Obituaries

Obituaries

Robert Larry Jones

Robert Larry Jones

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. Robert Larry Jones, age 78, left this world on February 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family in Jackson, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, with Pastor Rocky Gilliam officiating. Burial to follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will...

Linda Fay Randall

Linda Fay Randall

Feb 15, 2025

Linda Fay Randall, age 64, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her home in Humboldt, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of the Liberty Hall Church in Gadsden, TN, with Bro. Walter Manley and Bro. Spencer Rickett officiating. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation...

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Roland, Jr.

Thomas "Tommy" Ray Roland, Jr.

Feb 17, 2025

Thomas “Tommy” Ray Roland, Jr., age 63, passed away on Monday, February 17, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Graveside service will be conducted on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. at the Poplar Corner Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mr. Tommy was born on November 20, 1961, to the late Thomas Ray Roland, Sr. and the surviving Mrs....

Ruby Jewell Stanfield

Ruby Jewell Stanfield

Feb 17, 2025

Ruby Jewell Stanfield, age 88, of Ripley, TN, departed this life on Monday, February 17, 2025, at her residence in Lauderdale County. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 22, 2025, at 12 Noon at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodville Cemetery. Visitation for family...

Betty Sue Walker Boyd

Betty Sue Walker Boyd

Feb 15, 2025

Betty Sue Walker Boyd, age 91, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of the First Presbyterian Church of Brownsville, TN with Dr. Joe Pettigrew officiating. Burial to follow at the Historic Oakwood Cemetery of Brownsville, TN. A visitation will be...

Jessie Mae Kirkland

Jessie Mae Kirkland

Feb 13, 2025

“As I hang my head and cry; Well, I guess this is goodbye;

Sometimes even angels die.” Lucas Wright

Jessie Austin Kirkland, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 12:00 P.M.in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Bro. Alan McCall...

Carolyn Lee Williams

Carolyn Lee Williams

Feb 12, 2025

Carolyn Lee Williams, age 78, of Fruitvale, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on February 12, 2025. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Sanctuary of the Cypress Community Church, with Bro. David Brinkley officiating. Burial of follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery of Humboldt, TN. The family will...

Marsha Dean Douglas

Marsha Dean Douglas

Feb 6, 2025

Marsha Dean Douglas, age 83, a beloved wife, mother, and sister, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2025, at Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville, TN. Born on January 1, 1942, in Memphis, TN, Marsha was known for her loving spirit and deep faith in Christ. Memorial Services will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at 3:00 PM, in...

Matthew Davis

Matthew Davis

Feb 2, 2025

Celebration of Life  

Matthew Davis, age 57, departed this earthly life on February 2, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, MO at Saint Francis Medical Center. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 12:00 Noon, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Pastor Wilbert Atkins officiating.  Burial will follow at Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Matthew...

John Perry Trainer, Sr.

John Perry Trainer, Sr.

Jan 31, 2025

John Perry Trainer, Sr., 84, peacefully entered into the arms of Jesus on January 31, 2025, while surrounded by loved ones in his home. Memorial Services will be conducted on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Chaplain Mark Pendergrass and Pastor Craig Tate officiating. Visitation for Mr. Trainer...

James William "Jake" Waddell, III

James William "Jake" Waddell, III

Jan 30, 2025

All Services and Visitation will be held at our Brownsville Funeral Home Location

James William “Jake” Waddell, III, age 48, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Gaylor officiating. Burial will follow at...

Judy Shelton Joyner

Judy Shelton Joyner

Jan 30, 2025

Judy Shelton Joyner, aged 81, of Brownsville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2025, at the Haywood County Community Hospital. Born on January 3, 1944, in Haywood County, Judy lived a life marked by her unwavering faith and love for her family. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Lea &...

Michael Lamont Turner

Michael Lamont Turner

Jan 28, 2025

Sunrise: October 21, 1977

Sunset: January 28, 2025

Michael Lamont Turner, age 47, passed away unexpectedly on January 28, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital, in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Holy Deliverance Church with Pastor Dwight Sanders officiating. Burial will follow at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery...

Gaylon Herron

Gaylon Herron

Jan 28, 2025

Edward Gaylon Herron, age 66, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Nashville, TN. Gaylon was born April 15, 1958, in Haywood County, Tennessee to the late, Danny Joe Herron and Peggy Jean Taylor Herron. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Tabernacle Methodist Church with Bro. Mike Hutcherson officiating. Burial will...

William Teddy Cothran, Jr.

William Teddy Cothran, Jr.

Jan 27, 2025

William Teddy Cothran, Jr., born on September 14, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed peacefully on January 27, 2025, at Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, Tennessee.

William was a beloved figure whose warmth and kindness impacted all who had the privilege of knowing him. He lived a life marked by dedication and compassion, inherently touching the lives of those around him.

He is...

Phyllis Baggett Hall

Phyllis Baggett Hall

Jan 27, 2025

Phyllis Baggett Hall, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, passed peacefully on January 27, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on May 22, 1954, Phyllis was a beacon of love and kindness to all who knew her. Her warm spirit and laughter could light up any room, and she spent her life devoted to hard work and nurturing the...

Thomas A. Snipes

Thomas A. Snipes

Jan 26, 2025

Thomas A. “Tommy” Snipes, age 61, left this world unexpectedly on, Sunday, January 26, 2025, in El Paso, TX. A graveside service to honor Tommy will be held on, Friday, February 7, 2025, at 2:00 PM, at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Chris Garner officiating. Burial will follow the service. 

Tommy dedicated much of his life to his passion for...

Paul James Coulston

Paul James Coulston

Jan 25, 2025

Paul James Coulston, age 90, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Huntingdon, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home, with Bro. Bobby Rushing officiating. Burial to follow at the Cedar Hill Cemetery of Mason, TN. A...

Evangeline Cowan

Evangeline Cowan

Jan 24, 2025

Evangeline Williams Cowan, 97 passed away in her home near Bells on Friday, January 24, 2025. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Pastor Scott Floyd officiating and special words by Dr. Tony Emison. Burial to follow at the Marlowe Cemetery. A visitation will be...

James L. "Rooster" Meadows

James L. "Rooster" Meadows

Jan 23, 2025

James Laverne Meadows, fondly known as "Rooster," age 79 was born on October 26, 1945, in Arlington, Tennessee. He departed this life on January 23, 2025, at his residence in Braden, TN, surrounded by his loving family.

A proud Republican and veteran, James served for four years in the United States Air Force, an experience that shaped much of his character...

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