Obituaries
Obituaries
David Dahlquist
Jun 12, 2024
David Alan Dahlquist, passed away June 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN due to complications from open heart surgery. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 12 Noon at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN with Andy Austin officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00...
William Charles Clark
Jun 12, 2024
William Charles Clark, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will...
Vince Slepetz
Jun 11, 2024
Vince Slepetz, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was born on August 21, 1955, in Freemansburg, PA. He worked as a truck driver. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and a service will be held in Alabama at a later date.
He is survived by his...
Judith Marbury Welch
Jun 10, 2024
Judith Elaine Marbury “Judy” Welch, 80, died peacefully in her home in Charleston, SC surrounded by her family. Judy was a faithful servant of the Lord and served her family and her community for many years.
Judy was born in Henning, TN, graduated from Kingsbury High School, and attended Memphis State University prior to joining Delta Airlines as a flight attendant. Until her retirement she served 30 years as...
Eugene Bell, Sr.
Jun 8, 2024
Eugene Bell, Sr., age 73, passed away at his residence in Brownsville, TN on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Funeral Services for Mr. Bell will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 12 noon at the St. James Church of God in Christ in Stanton, TN, with Pastor James Gray officiating. Burial will follow at the St. James Church of...
Kirby O. Powell
Jun 6, 2024
Kirby O. Powell, age 69, a resident of Medina, TN, passed away at West TN Healthcare North in Jackson, TN, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Funeral Services for Mr. Powell will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN, with Dr. Brent Lay officiating. Burial will follow...
Martha Jean Fowler
Jun 2, 2024
Martha Jean Fowler, aged 81, of Brownsville, Tennessee, was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. Born on October 29, 1942, to the late David and Okie Glissen in Lauderdale County, TN. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.
A woman of faith, Martha was a member of Mercer Baptist Church....
Jesse Kirkland
Jun 1, 2024
Jesse Kirkland, beloved husband, son, father, brother, son-in-law, grandfather, uncle, nephew and friend, departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Somerville, TN. He was 49 years old at the time of death.
Jesse was born on December 31, 1974, in Brownsville, TN to Jimmy Kirkland and Barbara Freels Kirkland. He was a resident of Somerville, TN. He loved life and...
William Jackson Brummett, Jr.
Jun 1, 2024
William Jackson (Jack) Brummett, Jr., age 81, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Westside Church of Christ in Brownsville, TN with Jeff Horton officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville...
Lucas Tyler Kolwyck
Jun 1, 2024
Lucas Tyler Kolwyck, age 39, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Saturday, June 8th, at 2:00 P.M., at the Gospel Tabernacle, 115 Humboldt Highway, Humboldt, TN.
Tyler was born on August 14, 1984, in Humboldt, TN. He found his Lord and Savior and...
Eddie "Bo" Wise
May 31, 2024
Eddie “Bo” Wise, age 71, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. There will be a gathering of family and friends for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.
Bo was...
Mike Vaden
May 31, 2024
Mike Vaden, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home in Bells, TN. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Green Frog of Bells, TN.
Mr. Mike was born in Crockett Co., TN on July 9, 1951, to the late Doyle Donald Vaden and Rachel Phillips Vaden....
L.J. Coulston
May 29, 2024
L.J. Coulston, age 94, a long-time resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. Dr. John Hayes will officiate the service. Visitation will be held...
Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Conyers
May 23, 2024
Douglas MacArthur “Mac” Conyers, age 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. Friends are encouraged to come and share pictures...
Mary Rachel Pitts
May 18, 2024
Mary Rachel Pitts, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home in Humboldt, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Pastor Selth Wilkerson officiating. Burial to follow in the Rosehill Cemetery of Humboldt, TN. A visitation will be held...
Joyce Lavern Staggs Young
May 17, 2024
Joyce Lavern Staggs Young, age 83, a resident of Stanton, TN, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation for...
Sylvia Louise McBride
May 17, 2024
Sylvia Louise McBride
"Nana"February 15, 1963 - May 17, 2024
Sylvia Louise McBride, age 61, a devoted and loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services to celebrate her life and legacy will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea &...
Mary Louise Gray
May 16, 2024
Mary Louise Gray, age 80, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was born on January 29, 1944, in Cleveland, OH. She worked as a seamstress at Kellwood Company. She was a dedicated member of the Upper Salem MB Church in Brownsville, TN. She loved her family, and she...
Bobby Joe Davis
May 13, 2024
Bobby Joe Davis, age 85, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Liberty Hall Church of Gadsden. Burial to follow in the Salem Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at...
Rebecca Smith Howard
May 12, 2024
Rebecca Smith Howard, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Eddie Mallonee officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be...
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