Obituaries
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Frank Anderson
Aug 19, 2021
Frank John Anderson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at AHC Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 2 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Lonnie Robinson, officiating. Frank was born on January 26, 1929, in Dresden, TN....
Caleb Foster Glidewell
Aug 17, 2021
Caleb Foster Glidewell, age 26, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Westside Church of Christ in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Larry Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN. Visitation for Caleb will be held on Tuesday, August...
Carolyn Barlow Hicks
Aug 17, 2021
Carolyn Barlow Hicks, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A Private Family Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date. Carolyn loved to spend time with family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, they brought her such great joy. She enjoyed trying new recipes, dancing, gardening and beautiful flowers. Carolyn is survived by her...
Reba Williams Ward
Aug 16, 2021
The family of Reba Faye Williams Ward, who passed away on August 16, 2021, are now announcing her Memorial Service arrangements. There will be a Memorial Service to celebrate her life on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the First Assembly of God Church in Brownsville, TN. Reba was born on February 5, 1954, in Crockett County to...
Charles Wendell Keaton
Aug 15, 2021
Charles “Wendell” Keaton, age 69, was born on August 6th, 1952 in Welch, West Virginia. He left this world to be with his Heavenly Father on August 15, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles “Red” Keaton and his mother Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Keaton. He leaves behind a loving brother, Nelson Keaton sister-in-law, Shelia Keaton and one...
James William Sisco
Aug 15, 2021
James William Sisco, age 64, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at his residence in Gadsden, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. He was born on April 12, 1957, in Middleton, TN to the late Cecil Sisco and Mary M. Tillman Sisco. He worked for many years as a general labor in textiles...
"Sissy" Chassity Smith Hendrix
Aug 13, 2021
“Sissy” Chassity Smith Hendrix, age 43, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A Graveside Funeral Service will be conducted Monday, August 16, 2021, at 10:30 AM in Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. Eddie Mallonee officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Sissy loved her family and enjoyed telling stories in...
Mary Janette Pate
Aug 10, 2021
Mary Janette Pate, age 85, passed away in Jackson, TN on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Her Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at 12:00 noon at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Burial will follow at the Bradford Cemetery, 351 W. Main Street in Bradford, TN. Visitation for Mrs. Pate...
Lucy Mae Walker
Aug 10, 2021
Mrs. Lucy Mae Walker was born October 31, 1923, to the late Robert and Elizabeth Woodland in Tipton County. She departed her life on August 10, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services for Mrs. Walker will be held on Friday, August 20, 2021, at 12:00 noon, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Chapel in Brownsville, TN. Burial...
Wilson Elrod
Aug 8, 2021
Mr. Wilson Elrod, age 64 passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021, in Herrington Place in Camden, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, August 12, 2021, at 12:00 noon in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Grover Westover officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Whiteville, TN. Visitation for Mr. Elrod will be held on Thursday,...
Mary Julia Gause
Aug 6, 2021
Mary Julia Gause, age 75, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021 at her residence in Brownsville, TN. She was surrounded by her loving family. Memorial Graveside Services will be conducted on Monday, August 9, 2021, at 10:00 AM, at Trinity Cemetery in Nutbush, TN, with Bro. Bob Connerley and Bro. Ralph Brown officiating. Mary Julia was born in Haywood...
V. Paulette Wilkerson
Aug 6, 2021
V. Paulette Wilkerson, age 73, passed away on Friday, August 6, 2021, at her home in Bells, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. William Harrell officiating. Burial to follow in Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation for the Wilkerson family will...
James Gray
Aug 1, 2021
Brother James Gray was born on February 2, 1991, in Haywood County, TN to Earnest and Dorothy Gray. He departed this life on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be held Thursday, August 5, 2021, at 12:00 Noon at the St. James Church of God in Christ (C.O.G.I.C.) Cemetery in...
Johnny Drew Elmore
Jul 29, 2021
Johnny Drew Elmore, age 80, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Friendship, TN. Funeral Services to celebrate the life of Mr. Johnny will be conducted on Monday, August 2, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. William Harrell officiating. Burial to follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery. A visitation for the Elmore...
James Clifford Climer
Jul 29, 2021
Mr. James Clifford Climer, age 57, passed away on Thursday, July 29,2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. Mr. Climer was born on March 10, 1964, in Jackson, TN to the late Mr. Bobby Glyn Climer and Mrs. Mamie Lou Jones Climer. He was also preceded in death...
Debra Carol Kail - Rorie
Jul 27, 2021
Debra C. Kail Rorie, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital of Jonesboro, Arkansas. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, July 30, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at the Cypress United Methodist Church Cemetery, with Pastor Will Norrid officiating. Mrs. Rorie was born on May 10, 1954, in Brownsville, TN to...
Sandra Dee Jernigan
Jul 26, 2021
Sandra Dee Wall Jernigan, age 58, passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021, at her residence in Bells, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Jernigan will be conducted on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with...
Brian Scott Watson
Jul 26, 2021
Brian Scott Watson, age 60, passed way Monday, July 26, 2021 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10 AM in Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery in Whiteville, TN. Burial will follow. A visitation will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021, 5PM to 7PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral...
Susan Keller Muether
Jul 22, 2021
Susan K. Muether passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 22, 2021. She is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, John M. Muether, her two daughters, Jean (Warren) Sweeney and Avery Haynes, and her daughter-in-law, Kristine Muether. She was preceded in death by her son, John M. Muether Jr. Susan was blessed with...
Jean Sorrell
Jul 20, 2021
Jean Hicks Sorrell, age 95, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at 3:00 PM, at the Brownsville Baptist Church with Bro. Mike Young, Bro. Bob Connerley, and Bro. Bill Sorrell officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for Mrs....
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