Obituaries
Obituaries
Joy Lynn Pritchard
Oct 14, 2026
Joy Lynn Pritchard, age 84, a beloved member of the Nutbush Community, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. Funeral services celebrating Joy's life will be held on Monday, October 19, 2026, at 12:00 Noon at Maranatha Baptist Church, with Bro. Tim Smartt officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held at the church on Monday,...
William H. Walker, III
Oct 14, 2026
William Henry Walker, III, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, farmer, veteran, and public servant, lived a life marked by faithfulness, integrity, discipline, and honor. Whether tending the family farm, serving the people of Tennessee, promoting agriculture, creating beautiful floral arrangements, or faithfully serving his church, Bill sought to honor Christ by serving others. A...
Jennifer Ann Bishop
Oct 11, 2026
Jennifer Ann Bishop, age 51, of Bolivar, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, TN. Jennifer was born on March 30, 1975, in Jackson, TN. She was a homemaker who found her greatest joy in the simple things in life, especially loving and caring for her family.
A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will...
Nan Hurley Downing
Oct 11, 2026
Nan Hurley Downing passed away on October 11, 2026, at Regency Retirement Village in Jackson, TN. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at 10:30 AM at the Tabernacle Cemetery, 3000 Tabernacle Road, Brownsville, TN with Rev. Carol Cavin-Dillon officiating. The burial will follow at Tabernacle Cemetery.
Nan was born with her twin sister Sue on July...
Rocky Lee Perkins
Oct 7, 2026
Rocky Lee Perkins, age 72, of Bemis, TN, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 7, 2026. He was born on February 6, 1954, in Bemis, TN. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and there are no services scheduled.
Rocky was a lifelong Bemis, TN man who loved his family and friends dearly. He enjoyed good music, playing...
David E. Mathias
Oct 7, 2026
David E. Mathias, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on October 7, 2026, in Jackson. He was born on November 24, 1951, in Lincoln, Illinois, and will be remembered as a wonderful man whose life was marked by faith, steady work, and the simple joys he loved most.
Mr. David devoted his working life to the Rockwell Company, later known as Porter...
Martha Jane Bongiorno
Oct 6, 2026
In Loving Memory of Martha Jane Bongiorno (Dole)June 23, 1948 – October 6, 2026Martha Jane Bongiorno (Dole) passed away on October 6, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on June 23, 1948, in Winchester, Massachusetts, to Albion Illsley Dole Jr. and May Elizabeth (Goodwin) Dole, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family remembers her kindness,...
Ron Lonon
Oct 6, 2026
Ronald Earl Wayne “Ron” Lonon, 53, was born on November 23, 1972, in Jackson, Tennessee, and passed away on October 6, 2026, at his home in Alamo, Tennessee.
Ron will be remembered as a man who loved his family deeply and worked hard to provide for them. He carried that devotion into every part of his life, and those who knew...
Patty Byrd
Oct 3, 2026
Patty Byrd, age 72, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, in Brownsville, TN. She was born on August 12, 1954, in Camp Lejeune, NC. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, October 9, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. J.P. Barden and Bro....
Jamie Sweat
Oct 1, 2026
Jamie Sweat, age 68, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2026, at the Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo, TN. He was born on November 18, 1957, in Brownsville, TN. A memorial gathering for Jamie will be held on Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.
Jamie was...
Donna Marie Glidwell
Oct 1, 2026
Donna Marie Glidwell, born Donna Marie Walters, passed away on October 1, 2026, in Alamo, Tennessee, at the age of 47. She was born on November 1, 1978, in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Donna will be remembered as a devoted wife and a loving mother whose life was centered on the people she cherished most. She was an amazing homemaker who kept everything...
Mr. Bill Reinke
Sep 30, 2026
Willard Fred (Bill) Reinke, was born on September 24th, 1936 in Meeker County, near Cosmos, Minnesota. Bill passed away on September 30, 2026, at his home in the Gum Flat Community near Bells, Tennessee, He was ninety years old.
Bill was confirmed at thirteen years old, and received his Christian upbringing in the Cosmos Lutheran Church. Bill later graduated from Litchfield...
Robert Allen Chesser
Sep 29, 2026
Robert Allen Chesser, known to many as Brown, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, one day after his 58th birthday. He was born on September 28, 1968, in Milan, Tennessee.
Robert will be remembered with love by those who knew him and by the family he held close throughout his life. He is survived by his mother, Margie...
Patricia Ann Smith
Sep 27, 2026
Patricia Ann Smith, lovingly known as Pat, passed away on September 27, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born on October 11, 1950, in Bells, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by devotion, creativity, faithful service, and enduring love for those around her.
Pat built a life of steady work and meaningful accomplishment. She began her career as Secretary for the...
Bill Ray
Sep 27, 2026
Billy Gene Ray, age 83, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Randy Kellough officiating. Burial will be at Mount Vernon Memorial Estates Cemetery in Lemont, IL at a later date. Visitation...
Raymond Terry Scallions
Sep 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Raymond Terry Scallions – September 24, 2026
“I am ready to see Jesus.”
Raymond Terry Scallions, age 84, of Brownsville, TN, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, September 24, 2026. A celebration of Terry's life will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons...
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 on Sunday, October 11, 2026, from 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. 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...
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