Obituaries

Aug 13, 2019

Virginia Haralson Matthews, age 100, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Crestview Healthcare Center. Virginia was born October 18, 1918 to T.B. and Clara Stewart Haralson in Haywood County. She married J.B. Matthews and they had two daughters: Dorothy Ann and Mary Jane.

Virginia along with her sister, Marie Haralson Mullen, became a licensed beautician and often helped her...

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Aug 2, 2019

Nancy Claire Canada, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home in Bells, TN.  Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Dr. Mark Howard officiating.  Burial to follow in the Belleview Cemetery.  A visitation for the Canada family will be...

Aug 1, 2019

Robert E. “DaddyBob” Garrett, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Friendship, TN on August 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Garrett was born in Chicago, IL on July 17, 1952 to the late Mr. Robert Francis “Jack” Garrett and Mrs. Estelle “Nuddie” Stallings Garrett.  They moved to Friendship when he was in elementary school and...

Jul 27, 2019

Mr. Tommy Lee Wilson, age 70 passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. A visitation will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 9 AM...

Jul 24, 2019

Jean Barnes, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Her funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Ripley, TN with Bro. Matt Hawkins officiating.  Burial will follow at the Ripley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5:00...

Jul 22, 2019

Marian Louise Laster Carraway passed away on Monday, July 22, in the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, Tn., at the age of 90.  She was born July 12, 1929, in Madison County and was reared and resided in Brownsville. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 10:00 at Brownsville Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 11:00...

Jul 19, 2019

Melanie Moses Sharp age 68, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Carl White and Rad Ellington officiating.  Burial to follow in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for...

Jul 17, 2019

Lora Mae Robertson Dowdy, age 74 of Brownsville, TN passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Graveside services for Mrs. Dowdy will be conducted on Sunday, July 21, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Mausoleum Chapel of the Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. John Hayes officiating.

Mrs. Dowdy was born on December 15, 1944...

Jul 16, 2019

Mr. Finis Windell Baker, age 74 of Frog Jump, peacefully returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family and friends.  He was a member and Treasurer of the Maury City Church of God for over 20 years and a retired route salesman for Frito Lay, Eagle Brand Chips, Dr. Pepper and Lambert’s Coffee. ...

Jul 15, 2019

Billy Wayne Haynes, age 79, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019 at the Bells Nursing Home.  He was so loved by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  He was proceeded in death by the love of his life, Hilda Ruth Haynes, his Mom and Dad, Bea and Bob, who were like his sister and brother for years.  He had a...

Jul 14, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Ann Fletcher, age 84 passed away Sunday, July 14, 2019 in the Northbrook Healthcare & Rehab Center in Jackson. Her funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, July 16, 2019 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Rev. Chuck Pittman, officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, July 15, 2019...

Jul 13, 2019

Mr. Bruce Davis, age 55 passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Bells Elementary School Gym with burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Bells Elementary School Gym. He...

Jul 13, 2019

Mrs. Stacey Edwards Davis, age 52 passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Bells Elementary School Gym with burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. at the Bells Elementary School Gym. She...

Jul 12, 2019

Mr. Johnny Dean Osteen, age 60, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 in the NHC Somerville Nursing Home. There will be no services for Mr. Osteen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Luke and Margaret Ann Rose Osteen, a grandmother who raised him, Helen Davenport Osteen and a brother, Mark Osteen. He is survived by his daughter, Stephanie...

Jul 11, 2019

his step motherMr. Bobby Glen Sweat, age 74, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at his home in Brownsville, TN. His Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville.  Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Friday, July 12, 2019 5:00 PM...

Jul 11, 2019

            Mrs. Mary Frances Davis Mize, age 92, passed from her earthly life to be with her Lord on July 11, 2019. Funeral services will be Monday, July 15, 2019, at 12 noon at First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, TN.  Visitation will be held  beginning at 11 AM at the church.  Burial for Mrs....

Jul 7, 2019

Nancy Ellen Pigue Pillow, age 78, passed away peacefully at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital on Sunday, July 7, 2019.  She enjoyed knitting, gardening and was a huge movie buff.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Dickerson officiating.  Burial to follow...

Jul 6, 2019

Edna Mae Long Carter, 83, of Jackson, TN, passed away on July 6, 2019 at Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN. Visitation with the family will be held at Lea and Simmons Funeral Home on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 from 2:00 P.M. until the service hour at 3:30 P.M. with Bro. John Banks officiating. Lea and Simmons Funeral...