Obituaries
Obituaries
Ronnie O'Neal Buckner
Jun 25, 2022
Ronnie O’Neal Buckner was born on April 3, 1950 in Brownsville, Tennessee. He graduated from Haywood High School and furthered his education by obtaining his Bachelor’s degree at the University of Memphis, formerly Memphis State University. Following his education, he began his career for Williams Investments before working for Carty and Company Inc. where he applied his tireless work ethic...
Stephen Edwards
Jun 25, 2022
Officer 2nd Class Anthony Stephen Edwards, age 39, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his home in Bells, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors. A visitation for the Edwards...
Michelle Singleton
Jun 25, 2022
Francine Michelle Lumley Singleton, age 56, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at her home in Bells, TN. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Michelle will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Dickerson officiating. Michelle was born on March 18, 1966,...
Barbara Crutchfield Davis
Jun 22, 2022
Barbara Crutchfield Davis, age 61, of Brownsville, TN passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Services for Mrs. Davis will be held at the First Assembly of God Church in Brownsville on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 1 PM with Pastor Jamie Howell officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Davis will begin 11 AM until the hour of service...
Robert Taylor Campbell
Jun 22, 2022
Robert Taylor Campbell, age 78, a residence of Somerville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, June 24, 2022, at 2:30 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Bob Brooks, and Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation for the family...
John Randolph Haywood
Jun 22, 2022
John R. Haywood Haywood County native John Randolph Haywood, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on June 22, 2022. Born to the late Robert W. and Hazel F. Haywood on January 26, 1934, “Jack” was one of four children and grew up in Brownsville. He attended Anderson Grammar School and graduated...
Steven Lynn Jackson
Jun 11, 2022
Steven Lynn Jackson, age 60, of Brownsville, TN, passed away at his residence on Saturday, June 11, 2022. A memorial service for Steven will be held on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at 4:00 PM, at his families home, located at 23 Harwell Rd in Brownsville, TN. Steven was born in Brownsville, TN on December 20, 1961. He worked for Hughes...
Timothy "Tim" Eric Ellington
Jun 8, 2022
Timothy “Tim” Eric Ellington, age 55, passed away at Jackson General Hospital on Wednesday, June 8, 2022. He was born on December 3, 1966 in Brownsville, TN. Tim was a sports fanatic, but especially enjoyed NASCAR and Football. His favorite team was the Dallas Cowboys. He loved serving with and being a part of the Brownsville/Haywood County Rescue Squad. His...
Virginia Ann Noel
Jun 6, 2022
Virginia Ann Sellers Noel, age 80, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mrs. Virginia was born in Dyersburg, TN on May 23, 1942, to the late JD and Edna Sellers. She worked as a truck driver for over 20 years. She...
Peggy Linda Milam Mann
Jun 6, 2022
On Monday, June 6, 2022, Peggy Mann joined our Lord and other family members waiting for her in Heaven. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday, June 9, 2022, from 11:00 AM until 12:45 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 PM at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens...
Martha Louise Helton
Jun 3, 2022
Martha Louise Adcox Helton, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2022, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 11:00 A.M. at the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. Keith Harwell officiating. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for the Helton family will be held...
John Burton Quimby
May 30, 2022
John Burton Quimby, age 62, of Stanton, TN passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 30, 2022 in Memphis, TN. Funeral services for John will be conducted on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Richard Dickerson officiating. A visitation for John will be held on Saturday,...
Carolyn Taylor Hughes
May 28, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Carolyn Taylor Hughes (Brownsville, Tennessee) who passed away on May 28, 2022, leaving many family and friends to mourn. Funeral Services for Mrs. Hughes will be conducted Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 11:00 AM at the Brownsville Baptist Church with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Entombment will follow at the...
Tommy Robison
May 27, 2022
Tommy Lynn Robison, age 59, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at Methodist Germantown Hospital. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at 2 PM in the chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with a visitation from 12 PM until the hour of service. Burial to follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Dr. Charles Pratt will...
Rebecca Lynn Moncier
May 26, 2022
Rebecca Lynn Moncier, age 65, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 12:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Liberty Hall Church of Gadsden, TN. Burial to follow in the Hartsfield Cemetery. A visitation for the Moncier family will be held on...
Jack Fox
May 25, 2022
Jackie “Jack” Joyner Fox, age 79, of Brownsville, TN, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 25, 2022. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 3:00 PM at the Westside Church of Christ with a visitation starting at 1:00 PM until the hour of service. Burial to follow at the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Mr. Larry Harper...
Stephanie Marie Gruthoff
May 22, 2022
Stephanie Marie Gruthoff, age 31, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Tipton County, TN. All services are under the direction of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Stephanie was born in Memphis, TN on May 17, 1991. She loved her family very much and will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She was...
Laura Primrose Foster
May 22, 2022
Laura Primrose Foster, age 57, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Per family request, a memorial service will be held at a later date. Laura was born on December 13, 1964, to Larry and Barbara Primrose. She was employed by Hooper Oil where she worked as the...
Barbara Jane Eubank
May 21, 2022
Barbara Jane Eubank, age 68, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022, at her home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 28, 2022, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for the Eubank family will be held on Friday, May...
Jacqueline Edwards Permenter
May 21, 2022
Jacqueline Edwards Permenter, age 92, died peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2022, following a short illness. Born in Bells, TN, she was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years: Samuel Allen Ray Permenter; her parents: Aldon Dee Edwards and Allie Faye Armes Edwards; one sister: Cora Ann Edwards and two brothers: Joe Aldon Edwards Sr. and Sammy Hiram...
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