Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Lee Mekeel
Jul 1, 2023
Betty Lee Mekeel, age 75, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville, TN. All services are under the direction of the Brownsville Funeral Home.Betty was born on July 3, 1947, in Watertown, NY, to the late Leo Bolio and Elizabeth Sheitz Bolio. She graduated from Adams Center Adams Central High School in...
Donald Ray Spencer
Jun 29, 2023
Dr. Donald Ray Spencer passed away on June 29, 2023, in Brownsville, TN. He was a father, physician, brother, guitar player, bigfoot hunter, snow cone maker, and his favorite role was “Dandy” to his grandkids.
Born on April 18, 1943, in Goat City, TN. He spent his childhood in Osceola, AR. He graduated Osceola High School where he played football,...
Bonnie Cates
Jun 21, 2023
UPDATED FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR BONNIE CATES WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28, 2023 AT 3:00 PM HARMONY BAPTIST CHURCH Bonnie Jean Earnest Cates, age 65, a resident of Whiteville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, in Pontotoc, MS. Funeral Services for Mrs. Cates will be held on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at 3:00 PM at Harmony Baptist Church with Bro....
Linda Kay Hallibrook
Jun 20, 2023
Linda K. Hallibrook, age 73, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. Grover Westover officiating. Burial to follow in the Gadsden Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Thursday,...
James Ward Simpson
Jun 19, 2023
James Ward Simpson departed this life on Monday, June 19, 2023, at his residence in the Tibbs community, at the age of 84. Funeral Services to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Antioch Baptist Church with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery in the Nutbush Community. The...
Judy Page Insco
Jun 13, 2023
Judy Page Insco, age 75, a resident of Dresden, TN, passed away on June 13, 2023. She was born on November 24, 1947, in Dallas, TX to Allen Page and Jackie Page. She worked in the food catering industry managing a Food Truck business. After suffering a stroke at age 37, Judy continued to have a positive personality. She was known for her...
Padie Edmonds Stuart
Jun 9, 2023
Padie Edmonds Stuart, age 83, a resident of the Hillville Community, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Grover Westover and Bro. Brennan Kress officiating. Burial will follow at the Harmony Baptist...
Dr. James Elbert Scallions
Jun 6, 2023
Dr. James Elbert Scallions, age 87, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Maranatha Baptist Church at 2:00 P.M., with Pastor Tim Smartt. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Friday, June 9, 2023,...
Danny Wallace Henderson
Jun 6, 2023
Danny Wallace Henderson, age 74, departed this life on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at the West TN Healthcare in Martin, TN. He was a long-time resident of Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services for Mr. Henderson will be on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. David Peace officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial...
Scott Everett Wright
Jun 5, 2023
Scott Everett Wright, age 46, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2023. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Scott was born on May 5, 1977. He was truly enjoying his life with nature in Tennessee, fishing and raising chickens with his dad, Mr. Buddy Wright. Scott had a strong love for music and...
James Edward Moore, Sr.
Jun 5, 2023
James Edward Moore Sr., age 93, passed away at his home in Bells, TN on June 5, 2023. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Moore was born May 28, 1930, to the late George Boyd Moore and Gladys Thomas Moore.
He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Mary E. Moore, son...
J. L. "Buddy" Cryer, Sr.
Jun 4, 2023
J.L. "Buddy" Cryer, Sr., age 87, passed from this life on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at 9:55 AM, at his home in Weatherford, Texas. There will be a Memorial Visitation for family and friends on Saturday, June 24, 2023, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN. Buddy was born...
Dalton Qualls
May 31, 2023
Dalton Edmonds Qualls, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at his residence in Stanton, TN, after an extended illness. Graveside services will be held on Friday, June 2, 2023, at 10:00 AM at the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery, with burial to follow. Bro. Grover Westover and Bro. Eddie Martin will officiate the graveside service. Visitation for Dalton will be...
Evelyn Lee Davis
May 28, 2023
Evelyn Lee Cole Davis, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. Graveside at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens, with Bro. Ron Davis officiating.
Mrs. Evelyn was a faithful member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She loved teaching her Sunday School Class...
Michael Patrick O'Brien
May 27, 2023
Michael Patrick O’Brien, age 51, passed away on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mike was born on October 31, 1971, in Clinton, Iowa to the late Patrick Michael O’Brien and Patricia Louise Mulyck O’Brien. He worked for Nidec in Lexington, TN as...
Deane Walton Willie
May 26, 2023
Deane Walton Willie departed this life on Friday, May 26, 2023, at her residence in Brownsville, TN, at the age of 78. Celebration of Life services will be held on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, at 4:00 PM at Poplar Corner Baptist Church in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Greg Bowers and Bro. Eddie Mallonee officiating. The family will be receiving friends...
Ewell Thomas "Turk" Warren
May 26, 2023
Ewell Thomas “Turk” Warren, age 99, passed away on Friday, May 26, 2023, at his residence in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Services for Mr. Warren will be conducted on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 11:30 AM at Providence Cemetery with Bro. John Banks officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, from 10:00 AM...
Thomas Elwood Forrest
May 24, 2023
Thomas Elwood Forrest, age 98, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home in Bells, TN. Graveside Services will be conducted on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. at the First United Methodist Church of Gadsden Cemetery with Military Honors.
Mr. Thomas was born in Warren, AR on February 15, 1925, to the late Tom...
Linda L. Kerr
May 23, 2023
Linda L. Kerr departed this life on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at her residence in Jackson, TN, at the age of 79. Celebration of Life services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Rev. Betty Merriwether officiating. Burial to follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. The...
Tanya Crutchfield Jimenez
May 20, 2023
Tanya Crutchfield Jimenez, age 49, departed this life on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the West Tennessee Heathcare Hospital, Dyersburg. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 10:00 AM at Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. Tony Davis officiating. Tanya was born on October 6, 1973, in Brownsville, TN to Vernon and Linda Lou Briggs Crutchfield. She worked...
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