Obituaries
Obituaries
Nancy Goodwin
Jan 17, 2025
Nancy Delores Goodwin, age, 87, a beloved member of her community and family, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 17, 2025, at the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. A visitation will be held on January 19, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by a celebration of life service at 2:00 PM at...
Farris Mitchell Climer
Jan 13, 2025
Farris Mitchell Climer, age 83, a devoted husband, a loving father, and a cherished member of the Brownsville community, passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on November 17, 1941, in Crockett County, TN, Farris lived a life that was filled with passion for his work, love for his family, and a deep commitment to his...
Birdie "Nanny" Gooch
Jan 12, 2025
Birdie “Nanny” Gooch, age 101, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at her residence in Jackson.
Mrs. Birdie was born on November 14, 1923, in Haywood County to the late Allen Kilburn and the late Ruthie Mathenie Kilburn.
Birdie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and a devoted homemaker. As a homemaker, she worked tirelessly and poured her love into her...
Richard G. Bailey
Jan 7, 2025
Richard G. Bailey, age 78, was born on March 17, 1946, in New Albany, MS, departed this life peacefully on January 7, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A memorial service to honor Richard’s life will be held on January 18, 2025, at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, beginning at 1:00...
Vaida Canady Leggett
Jan 6, 2025
Vaida Bonnie Canady Leggett, age 88, went to her heavenly home, Monday, January 6, 2025, at the Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 1:00 PM, Graveside, at the Oakwood Cemetery with Bro. J.P. Barden officiating. Burial will follow immediately after the service.
Vaida was born on October 11,...
Charlotte Dale Campbell
Jan 2, 2025
Charlotte Dale Campbell, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with special music provided by Mrs. Jamye Hendrix and her son: Andrew Thomas Hendrix. Burial to follow at the Providence...
Hazel Stoots Pittman
Dec 29, 2024
Hazel Stoots Pittman, age 86, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, daughter, sister and friend, passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at 7:30 AM at home, with her family surrounding her, following a brave and courageous battle with metastatic cancer. There will be a Memorial Service on January 18, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Shaws...
Anita Kay Ray
Dec 28, 2024
Anita Kay Sikes Ray, age 69, departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
Anita was born on December 19, 1955, to Luther Thomas “LT” Sikes and Iva Mae Bray Sikes in Jackson, TN. Anita found great joy in going shopping at Goodwill and going out to eat. She loved her...
Phillip Prinest Gray, Jr.
Dec 26, 2024
Sunrise: May 24, 1962
Sunset: December 26, 2024
Phillip Prinest Gray, Jr., age 62, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2:30 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Rev. James Carney officiating. Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 4, 2025, from...
Nelle Pierce Fox
Dec 23, 2024
Mm Nelle Pierce Fox, age 81, of Brownsville, TN, passed away peacefully at the Sugar Creek Senior Living Community on Monday, December 23, 2024. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Westside Church of Christ with Bro. Larry Harper officiating. There will be a visitation starting at 12:00 PM until the hour of...
Scotty Daniel
Dec 22, 2024
Michael Scott “Scotty” Daniel, age 58, passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at his home in Crockett Mills, TN. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Bells Funeral Home from 2:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M.
Mr. Scotty was born on October 8, 1966, in Jackson, TN to the late Mr. Prather Daniel and his...
Jerry Whorton Lewis
Dec 21, 2024
Jerry Whorton Lewis, age 87, of Whiteville, TN, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Funeral Services will be held Friday, December 27, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Pleasant Community Church with Bro. Mike Hopper officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. There will be a visitation on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at...
Evelyon Doss
Dec 13, 2024
Evelyon Doss, age 71, a beloved homemaker, was born on December 3, 1953, in Joiner, Arkansas. She gracefully journeyed through life, nurturing her family and creating lasting memories until her passing on December 13, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County Hospital, where she left this world peacefully. A visitation to honor Evelyon will take place on December 18, 2024, from...
Charlotte Emison Naylor
Dec 13, 2024
Charlotte Emison Naylor, age 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Jordan River Health Center of Collierville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Cypress Community Church, with Bro. Dave Brinkley officiating. Burial to follow in the Cypress Community Church Cemetery. A visitation will...
Sarah Cathy Jones
Dec 9, 2024
Sunrise: March 16, 1958
Sunset: December 9, 2024
Sarah Cathy Jones, age 66, passed away peacefully, on Monday, December 9, 2024, at her home in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 12:00 PM, at the St. John Baptist Church, 11055 Hwy. 76 S., Stanton, TN.
Sarah was born on March 16, 1958, to Joe Lee...
Sherry Lee McLellan
Dec 8, 2024
Sherry Lee McLellan, age 64, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mrs. Sherry was born on August 4, 1960, to the late Al Lasowski and surviving mother, Mrs. Kathy Lasowski of Adams, WI. She was known as being a hard worker and...
Carolyn Murphey Freeman
Dec 1, 2024
Carolyn Murphey Freeman went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on December 1, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Larry Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday,...
Mike Stephenson
Nov 25, 2024
Charles Michael “Mike” Stephenson, age 67, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Monday, December 2, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. at the Cypress Cemetery, with Bro. Tony Crossnoe officiating.
Mr. Mike was born in Humboldt, TN on July 19, 1957, to the late James Merlon Stephenson and...
Linda Couch Rushing
Nov 25, 2024
Linda Couch Rushing, age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home in Jackson, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mrs. Linda was born in Jackson, TN on September 18, 1941, to the late Luther Couch and the late Julia Jennings Couch. She was a loving mother, devoted to her family...
Jerry Neal McGarity
Nov 25, 2024
Jerry Neal McGarity, age 71, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Jerry was born in Alamo, TN on April 13, 1953, to the late Thomas Void McGarity and the late Mary Elva Smith McGarity. He was a lifelong trade carpenter, having...
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