Obituaries
Obituaries
Teresa Ann Cotten
Jan 19, 2016
Teresa's Obituary Mrs. Teresa Ann Cotten age 63, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Dyersburg Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1952 in Tipton County to the late David R. Stafford and Betty Rayburn Stafford. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Cotten is survived by her husband, Mr. Billy M. Cotten of Alamo; daughter, Amber Bronnenberg of Covington; sons,...
Lester Eugene Houge
Jan 19, 2016
Lester's Obituary Alamo, TN – Mr. Lester Eugene Houge, Sr. passed away on January 19, 2016 in Humboldt, TN. Lester was born in Lake County, TN on March 4, 1946 to the late William V. Houge and wife, Willie Sue “Pirgeion” Houge. He is preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Houge of Eaton, TN and James Houge of Eaton,...
Eugene Timms
Jan 17, 2016
Eugene's Obituary Elisha Eugene Timms, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2016, at the Bailey Park Community Living Center located in Humboldt, TN. He was born on August 3, 1939 in Haywood County, TN, to the late Orbie Lee Timms and Bartheny Philips Timms. He was a corrections officer for Dyer County Sheriffs Department. In addition to his...
June Burse
Jan 17, 2016
Mrs. Naomi June Milton Burse, age 76, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at 1 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be Wednesday, January 20, 2016, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM...
Quron Fuqua
Jan 15, 2016
Mr. Quron Fuqua, Sr., age 76, passed away Friday, January 15, 2016 in the Crestview Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, January 18, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday, January 17, 2016, 4:00 - 6:00 P.M. in the...
Dorothy W. Bruce
Jan 14, 2016
Dorothy's Obituary Mrs. Dorothy W. Bruce age 95 of Whiteville, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2016 at her residence. She was born December 15, 1920 in Madison County to the late Will Whorton and Ethel Droke Whorton. She worked for many years at Wells Lamont Glove Factory, was a homemaker and a member of Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church. In addition...
Jimmy Franklin Craig
Jan 10, 2016
Jimmy's Obituary Mr. Jimmy Franklin Craig age 77, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born November 21, 1938 in Crockett County to the late Frank Craig and wife, Rena Williams Craig. Mr. Craig worked for many years at Texgas in Bells, TN as well as farmed. He was known as a...
George Marlin Qualls
Jan 10, 2016
George's Obituary George Marlin Qualls, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at the Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Haywood County, TN, to the late Henry Richard Qualls and Louise Haynes Qualls. He was a member of the New Vision Community Church of Brownsville and retired heavy equipment operator for...
Larry Owen Thetford
Jan 7, 2016
Larry's Obituary Brownsville, TN – Mr. Larry Owen Thetford, age 68 of Brownsville, TN passed away on Thursday, January 07, 2016, at The Highlands Health and Rehab located in Dyersburg, TN. He was born on October 13, 1947 in Union City, TN, to the late James Hollace Thetford and Betty Wells Thetford. He was a veteran of the United States...
William Edward Dickerson
Jan 2, 2016
William Edward Dickerson, age 87 of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016. He was born in Brunswick, TN on January 8, 1928 to Robert E. and Josephine P. Dickerson. He was a graduate of Beech Bluff High School and worked for 42 years for South Central Bell Telephone Company in Jackson and Bolivar, TN. He also served...
Ruby Kogos
Jan 1, 2016
Mrs. Ruby Woody Kogos passed away on January 1, 2016, at the residence of her son in Beech Bluff, Tn. A memorial service will be held at the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home at 7pm on January 4, 2016, with Rev. Jerry Wilson officiating. Visitation will be from 6pm until the service at 7pm. She was preceded in death by...
Irene Sills
Jan 1, 2016
Irene's Obituary Mrs. Irene Sills, age 85, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on December 20, 1930 in Crockett County, TN, to the late Ira Lesley and Clara Bell Lesley. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Baddour’s. Survivors include her husband of forty-nine...
James Roy Smith
Dec 30, 2015
James Roy "Bubba"'s Obituary Brownsville, TN – Mr. James Roy Smith Jr. “Bubba”, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his residence in Brownsville. He was born on February 8, 1947 in Haywood County, TN, to the late James Roy Smith Sr. and Lela Arnold Smith. Mr. Smith was a member of the First Assembly of God...
Lloyd Rice
Dec 28, 2015
Lloyd's Obituary Mr. Lloyd Rice passed away at his residence in Alamo on Monday, December 28, 2015. He was born on September 25, 1966 to the late Lloyd Neal Rice, Sr. and Emily Grace Fern Smallwood Rice. Mr. Rice was employed with Dement Construction. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Vicky Rice of Alamo, TN; a daughter, Chasity (Ralph) Hampton...
Harold Clark Craig
Dec 23, 2015
Harold's Obituary Mr. Harold Clark Craig passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Jackson Madison General Hospital. He was born in Crockett County on November 19, 1941 to the late Frank Craig and wife, Rena Williams Craig. Harold is a member of First Baptist Church in Bells, TN and served as a mayor of Bells for 20 years. Harold...
Mary Mathias
Dec 23, 2015
Mrs. Mary Lou Byrd Mathias, age 77 passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in Crestview Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Union Grove Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday evening, December 28, 2015, 5:00 PM - 7:00 P.M. in...
Beverly Osteen
Dec 23, 2015
Mrs. Beverly Ann Osteen, age 76 passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 in the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 3:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 29, 2015 from 1:00 - 3:00 P.M....
Beverly White
Dec 22, 2015
Mrs. Beverly Beane White, 89, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, December 28, 2015, at 3:00 P.M. in the Morning Sun Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Cordova, TN. Visitation will be Monday, December 28, 2015, 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral...
Fred Alsbrook
Dec 22, 2015
Mr. Fred "Sonny" Alsbrook, 83 passed away December 22, 2015 at his home in Lexington, TN. Memorial Services will be held January 9, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 2:00PM until service time at 3:00PM. He was preceded in death by his wife: Reta Alsbrook,his parents: Carl Alsbrook and Mollie Case...
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