Obituaries
Obituaries
Larry Dennis Vaughn
Feb 4, 2023
Larry Dennis (Denny) Vaughn, age 75, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Denny was born in Jackson, IL, on March 25, 1947, to the late Larry Lee Vaughn and Beverly Fletcher Vaughn-White. He retired from the Illinois Department...
Helen S. Prince
Feb 1, 2023
Helen S. Prince, age 83 passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 1, 2023. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 4, 2023 in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. Mike Young, officiating.
Helen was a member of Brownsville Baptist Church. She loved quilting and knitting with her friend Nellie Richardson and also loved...
Jimmy Dwain Antwine
Jan 30, 2023
Jimmy Dwain Antwine, age 84, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at his home in Gadsden, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Jimmy was born in Gadsden, TN, on November 1, 1938, to the late Verner Andrew Antwine and Pennye Margarette Reasons Antwine. He enjoyed sports, especially golfing, bowling, and fishing. ...
Betty Carvin
Jan 27, 2023
Betty Carvin Obituary
Graveside ServiceFriday, February 3, 202311:00 AMZion United Methodist Church Cemetery
Our beloved Mother, Betty Bond Livingston Carvin, died on Friday, January 27, 2023 at the age of 88. Betty was born and raised in Brownsville, Tennessee, and married the love of her life, James Hart Carvin, Sr., in 1949. Betty and James were together 70 years...
Ray Anderson
Jan 25, 2023
Ray Anderson, age 88, passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at his residence in Humboldt, TN. Funeral Services will be on Monday, January 30, 2023 at 1:00 PM at the Bells Assembly of God Church with Reverend Jeff Keen officiating. Burial will follow at Providence UMC Cemetery in Jackson, TN. A visitation will be held to honor Mr. Anderson...
Emma Sloan Boyd
Jan 24, 2023
Emma Sloan Boyd, age 94, passed away peacefully among close family at her residence in Brownsville, TN on Tuesday January 24, 2023. A Memorial Service to honor the life and legacy of Emma Boyd will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 1:30 PM at the First Baptist Church in Brownsville, TN.
Emma was born on July...
Geraldine Lawrence
Jan 23, 2023
A Celebration of the Life of Geraldine Lawrence our dear loved one transitioned on January 23, 2023 to her heavenly home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We are thankful for the love and memories God allowed us to share, and we rest on God’s promises of being reunited in heaven. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January...
Cletis Cottner, Jr.
Jan 19, 2023
Cletis Lee Cottner Jr. “Punkin”, age 56 passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 19th, 2023 at his home in Stanton, TN. Cletis was born on January 8th, 1967 to the late Cletis Cottner Sr. and late Sally Wall. Cletis was a Jack of all trades, MASTER of it all. If it was broken, he could fix it. He loved cars...
Barbara Ann Callery
Jan 17, 2023
Barbara Ann Marbury Callery, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at The Magnolia in Oxford, MS, where she resided for 2 years. Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2023, at 11 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Grover Westover officiating. Burial to follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens....
Olive Perry White
Jan 17, 2023
Olive Perry White, age 105, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at AHC-Humboldt Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Rev. Sammy Tillman officiating. Burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023,...
Betty Lou Serfass
Jan 17, 2023
Betty Lou Serfass, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at her home in Decaturville, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mrs. Betty was born in Carbon County, PA, on August 23, 1935, to the late Richard Evert and Violet Zellner Evert. Mrs. Betty was known as a Social Butterfly, loving to...
Bruce Bushart
Jan 16, 2023
Leonard “Bruce” Bushart Sr, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, at the Sanctuary Hospice House of Tupelo, MS. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Bruce was born in Bells, TN, on April 23, 1949, to the late Russell and Margaret Bushart. He worked as a mechanic for over 50 years with...
Garland Frank Bond
Jan 16, 2023
Garland Frank Bond, Sr. passed away peacefully on January 16, 2023, at age 89. He lived a full and happy life that included the love of family and friends and a successful career with the Union Pacific Railroad that spanned over 25 years. He enjoyed attending college football games, watching sports, entertaining, walking, working in the yard and garden, staying...
Cynthia Marlene Brown
Jan 11, 2023
Cynthia Marlene Holliman Brown, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at her home in Maury City, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the life of Mrs. Cindy will be conducted on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Maury City Church...
Joy Lee Curtis
Jan 10, 2023
Joy Booth Lee Curtis, age 87, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at the AHC – Northbrooke Nursing Home of Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home with Minister Larry Harper officiating. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will...
Bubba Rodgers
Jan 9, 2023
Henry Clair “Bubba” Rodgers, 65, of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. The family has chosen cremation and will honor him with a private family memorial service at a later date. Bubba was born on March 12, 1957, in Brownsville, TN to the late Henry Clair Rodgers,...
Angela Burns Love
Jan 9, 2023
Angela Rachelle Burns Love, Age 54, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Mrs. Love was born in Franklin, TN, on July 19, 1968, to the late Judy Gail Burns Farmer and Stepfather: Billy Ray Stutts. She was also preceded in death...
Leslie Bethanne Baynes
Jan 4, 2023
Leslie Bethanne Baynes, 48, of Brownsville, TN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services for Leslie will be held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Billy Elder officiating the service. Burial to follow...
Linda Carol Riggins
Jan 3, 2023
Linda Carol Riggins, age 74, passed away on January 3, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A memorial service for Linda will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at 3:00 PM in the chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Dr. Joe Pettigrew officiating. A visitation will be held at...
Gene McCage
Jan 3, 2023
Cecil Eugene (Gene) McCage, age 89, a resident of Brownsville departed this life on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at the Lexington Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. David Peace officiating. A visitation for Mr. McCage will be held...
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