Obituaries
Obituaries
Tracy "Pooch" Cottner, Jr.
Apr 10, 2025
Tracy “Pooch” Cottner, Jr., age 63, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a courageous battle against liver cancer. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, April 14, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. James Keeton officiating. Burial to follow at the Walnut Hill...
Dale Thornton McWilliams
Apr 9, 2025
Dale Thornton McWilliams was born on March 4, 1946, in Brownsville, Tennessee, and passed away peacefully at Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville on April 9, 2025, surrounded by her family and beloved caregivers.
Mrs. McWilliams was a proud graduate of the Haywood High School Class of 1964. She attended the Mississippi State College for Women (now Mississippi University for...
Anida Dale Lane
Apr 7, 2025
Anida Dale Lane, age 73, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home of Humboldt, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, April 11, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Pastor Amanda Crice officiating. Burial to follow at the Ridgecrest Cemetery of Jackson, TN. A visitation will...
Mac Donald Powell
Apr 6, 2025
“Mackey” Mac Donald Powell, age 65, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at his home in Trenton, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.Mr. Powell was born in Gibson County, TN on October 6, 1959, to the late Aubrey Lee Powell and the late Lila Lee Buckland Powell. He was a loving and devoted...
Rita Kay Black
Apr 5, 2025
Rita Kay Black, age 75, was born on September 12, 1949, in Memphis, TN, passed away on April 5, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. She leaves behind a legacy marked by her dedication to both her family and her career, which reflected her deep compassion for others.
Rita was a passionate advocate for the development and well-being of...
Danny B. Simpson
Apr 4, 2025
Danny B. Simpson, 85, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2025. He was at his home in Brownsville, TN, surrounded by his wife, family members, friends and caregivers.
Danny was born in Brownsville, TN on January 23, 1940, to J.B. Simpson and Lucille Colvett Simpson.
He was a second-generation building contractor who meticulously designed and...
Joseph Edward Greer
Mar 29, 2025
Joseph Edward Greer, age 53, affectionately known as Eddie, was born on December 14, 1971, in Jackson, Tennessee. He peacefully departed this life on March 29, 2025, at the Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, leaving behind a legacy of love and kindness. Friends and family will gather to honor Eddie's life with a visitation on April 5, 2025, from 1:30...
Tim McCoy Allen, Sr.
Mar 29, 2025
Tim McCoy Allen, Sr., age 88, born on July 5, 1936, in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Haywood Post Acute in Brownsville, Tennessee. In honor of Tim's life, a Memorial Gathering will take place at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, on April 3, 2025, from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM.
He lived a...
Thomas Brown Smith
Mar 28, 2025
Thomas B. Smith, age 84, died peacefully at Fairfield Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center, Fairfield, Texas, on Friday, March 28, 2025, following a brief illness. Born and raised in Brownville, Tennessee, he was preceded in death by his wife of over 30 years: Ruby Smith, and wife and mother of his three sons, Theodosia “Sue” Sandlin; parents: Henry T. Smith...
Shirley Watson Burns
Mar 27, 2025
Shirley Jean Watson Burns, age 86, passed away on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. She was born on October 17, 1938, to Tom Watson and Lorene Benard Watson. She worked for many years at...
Tommy Castellaw
Mar 27, 2025
Thomas (Tommy) Edward Castellaw, Sr., a beloved member of the Brownville community, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 88. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at Brownsville Baptist Church in the multi-purpose room, beginning from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM. Brownsville Baptist Church is located at 5 N. Wilson...
Richard Wellington
Mar 25, 2025
Richard Lee Wellington
Sunrise: May 26, 1948
Sunset: March 25, 2025
Mr. Richard Lee Wellington, age 76, a resident of Brownsville, TN, left this world on March 25, 2025. Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 12 Noon at Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Pastor Courtney Robinson officiating.
Richard was born in Haywood County on May 26, 1948, to Eddie Lewis...
Helen Christine Brooks
Mar 24, 2025
Helen Christine Brooks, age 101, slipped into the arms of her Savior on Monday, March 24, 2025, in Mandeville, LA. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Belleview Cemetery of Bells, TN, with Bro. Carl White officiating.
Mrs. Brooks was born in Bells, TN on October 1, 1923, to the late Ossie...
Doris Blankingship West
Mar 24, 2025
Doris Blankingship West, age 79, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and wife, passed away on March 24, 2025, at Haywood Community Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Visitation for Mrs. West will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, from 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. There will be a private...
Patricia Ann Cooper Moore
Mar 23, 2025
Patricia Ann Cooper Moore, born on May 5, 1969, in Ashdown, Arkansas, departed this life on March 23, 2025, in Brownsville, Tennessee. She is remembered fondly for her kind spirit and the joy she brought to those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Patricia dedicated much of her life to the fast-food industry, where her hardworking nature and positive attitude...
David E. Clement
Mar 21, 2025
David E. Clement, age 80, died peacefully at his home, on Friday, March 21, 2025, following a brief illness. Born in Vancouver, Washington, he was preceded in death by his parents: Harrell Clement and Ruby Carroll Clement; stepmother: Irlene Davis Clement; and brother: Edward “Eddie” Clement.
He is survived by his wife of 48 years: Elaine Permenter Clement; children: Aldon Clement...
Rita Hathcock
Mar 18, 2025
Rita Hathcock, a beloved member of the Brownsville community, passed away peacefully at her home on March 18, 2025, at the age of 74. Born on December 13, 1950, in Brownsville, TN, to William Fred English and Rita Maxine Hicks English, Rita spent her entire life imparting joy and kindness to those around her. A visitation will be held on...
Herbert Caldwell
Mar 17, 2025
Herbert Windham Caldwell, age 96, passed away on Monday, March 17, 2025, at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Concord Cemetery, in Gates, TN, at 11:00 A.M. with Bro. Tommy Shackleford officiating.
Mr. Herbert was born in New Albany, MS on November 12, 1928, to the late George...
Harold Lloyd McCage
Mar 12, 2025
Harold Lloyd McCage, age 84, of Brownsville, TN, passed away on March 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. Born in Haywood County on February 14, 1941, Harold was a dedicated machinist at Tebco, where he applied his skills diligently throughout his career.
Harold proudly served his country in the United States Army, embodying a strong sense of duty...
Mary Shealy Williams
Mar 12, 2025
Mary Shealy Williams, age 86, long-time Brownsville resident, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, TN.
Funeral Services to honor her life will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. J.P. Barden officiating. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March...
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