Obituaries
Obituaries
Martha H. Jones
Sep 24, 2026
Martha H. Jones, age 93, passed away peacefully at her home on September 24, 2026, surrounded by family. She was born on April 15, 1933, in Brownsville, TN, in the Wellwood Community. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Chris Garner and music provided by...
Randy Harden
Sep 23, 2026
Randy Harden, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. His family has honored his wishes for cremation. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date and will be announced by Lea & Simmons Funeral Home when it becomes available. Born on May 13, 1961, in Memphis, TN, Randy lived a life rooted in hard work,...
Danny Harvey
Sep 23, 2026
Danny Harvey, age 72, passed away on September 23, 2026, at Haywood County Community Hospital. He was born on January 17, 1954, in Sterling, Illinois. The family has honored his wishes for cremation. There will be a Memorial Service held to remember Danny on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 1902 Campbell St.,...
Billy Young
Sep 21, 2026
Billy Young, age 76, passed away peacefully, on Monday, September 21, 2026, at his home in Brownsville, TN. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and Memorial Services will be announced at a later date.
Billy was born on May 3, 1950, to Bill H. and Katherine Mosley Young in Brownsville, TN. Billy was well known in Brownsville and the...
Dot Tackett
Sep 20, 2026
Dot Tackett, age 71, departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 5:00 PM, at the Oakfield Baptist Church in Jackson, TN, with Bro. Mickey Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at the West Tennessee Veterans...
Travis Quinton Potts
Sep 19, 2026
Travis Quinton Potts, of Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away on September 19, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on August 19, 1999, in Jackson, Tennessee. His passing brings deep sorrow to those who knew and loved him, while his life remains a cherished part of the family and community that surrounded him.
A graduate of Crockett County High...
Bonnie Jean Phillips Ott
Sep 16, 2026
Bonnie Jean Phillips Ott, 97, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026.
Bonnie was born on December 18, 1928, in Spring Hollow Township, near Long Lane, Missouri, to the late Virgil Alexander Phillips Sr. and Vina Evans Phillips. Throughout her life, Bonnie lived in several different communities, but no matter where she was, she always surrounded herself with...
Marvin Ray Collins
Sep 13, 2026
Marvin Ray Collins passed away on September 13, 2026, at his home in Alamo, Tennessee with his devoted wife by his side. He was 57. Born on June 22, 1969, in Humboldt, Tennessee to the late Margaret Collins and Cecil Adams. Marvin grew up in his younger years in Trenton and Humboldt, Tennessee. He was a graduate of Humboldt High...
Tonnie Byars
Sep 13, 2026
Sunrise: August 14, 1962
Sunset: September 13, 2026
Tonnie Byars, age 64, was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at the Haywood County Community Hospital, in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM, at the Faith Deliverance Church with Bishop Will Fred Boyd, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the...
Edward Morris Kelley, Jr.
Sep 10, 2026
Morris Kelley, Jr., age 72, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026, at 1:30 PM, at the Morris Kelley Family Cemetery in Stanton, TN with Bro. David Reeves officiating, with burial to follow. Visitation will be held on Monday, September 14, 2026 from...
Rebecca Ann Odom Blalock
Sep 2, 2026
Rebecca Ann Odom Blalock, lovingly known as Becky, passed away on September 2, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on January 23, 1977, in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Becky was a graduate from Dyersburg High School . Becky was a nursing graduate from UT of Martin and worked as a licensed practical nurse for several years before her health declined. Her work...
Josie Marie Watson
Aug 28, 2026
Josie Marie Watson, age 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, August 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. Grover Westover officiating.
Marie was a wonderful gardener, known to make anything grow. With her green thumb, she grew beautiful flowers and...
Barbara Walker Cain
Aug 27, 2026
Barbara Walker Cain, 92, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2026. She was born on October 3, 1933, in Paducah, Kentucky to John Richard Walker and Elizabeth Walker. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 3:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Grover Westover officiating. Burial will follow at...
Stephen Donahue
Aug 26, 2026
Stephen Deshunta Donahue, age 50, departed this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, following a brief illness. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and a celebration of life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at the Lot & Loft, 6009 US-70, Brownsville, TN 38012, from 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Stephen was born on May 8, 1976...
Louise Turner Sharp
Aug 26, 2026
Funeral Services for Mrs. Sharp will be conducted on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church, with Bro. David Peace officiating. Burial to follow at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Walnut Hill Baptist Church from 10:00 A.M. until...
Marisa Bianchet Lincer
Aug 23, 2026
Marisa Bianchet Lincer, age 89, passed away on Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM, at the Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson, TN with Deacon Bill Winston officiating. Burial will follow.
Marisa was born on September 1, 1936, to Guido and Lisa...
Melba Elizabeth Acuff Cox
Aug 21, 2026
Melba Elizabeth Acuff Cox went to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving behind a life defined by faith, family, education, and devoted service to others. Visitation will be Tuesday, August 25, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM at the Brownsville Baptist Church with graveside following at 12:00 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery in...
Patricia Smith Baggett
Aug 15, 2026
Patricia Smith Baggett, age 90, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at the Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 11:00 AM, at the Trinity Cemetery in the Nutbush Community with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow.
Patricia was born on March 8, 1936, to James...
Joyce Medlin Walker
Aug 14, 2026
Joyce Medlin Walker, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Memphis, TN, on Friday, August 14, 2026. A private family burial has held on Monday, August 17, 2026 in the Forest Cemetery in Brownsville, TN.
Joyce was born on April 3, 1957 in Haywood County to Clyde Medlin, Jr. and Eara May Stanley Medlin. During her professional life, Joyce...
David Gomez Sanchez
Aug 11, 2026
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Honoring
David Gomez Sanchez
Saturday, September 12, 2026
11:00 AM
Iglesia Bautista Cristo Rey
1458 E. Main
Brownsville, TN
Reception to follow after Service
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