Obituaries

Jul 4, 2019

Sharon Denise Kirkland Boullion age 53, of Somerville, TN returned to her heavenly home on Thursday, July 4, 2019 after an extended illness.  Her devotion to her family and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace to enter the kingdom of heaven on the exact date of her birth, 53 years later.

She...

Jul 2, 2019

James H. “Jimmy” Prince, age 78, of Brownsville, TN passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 2, 2019.  A Graveside funeral service will be held on Friday, July 5, 2019, 11:30 A.M. at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation for friends and family will take place at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN from 10:00 – 11:00 A.M.,...

Jul 2, 2019

Mr. Laurie Wynston Duncan, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, July 2 at his home in Stanton, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 3 PM at the Dancyville Assembly of God Church.  Burial will follow in the Dancyville Assembly of God Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday evening, July 5, 2019, 5 PM to 7...

Jun 30, 2019

James Poston Mann age 89, passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at 12:00 Noon in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Burial to follow in the Oakwood Cemetery.  A visitation for the Mann family will be...

Jun 29, 2019

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Billy Williams Jr. age 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Mr. Williams proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was member of the Whitefield Assembly of God for 45 years and served as a Deacon of the church for many years.  An inurnment will be conducted on...

Jun 25, 2019

Kimberly Ann Warren, age 48, passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Brownsville, TN. Her funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 3, 2019 from 11:00 – 12:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons...

Jun 23, 2019

Robert Lewis Hughes age 94, passed away on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at the Sugar Creek Assisted Living Center.  Funeral services for Mr. Hughes will be conducted on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 12:00 P.M.  in the Brownsville Baptist Church. Entombment will follow the Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. until 12:00...

Jun 20, 2019

Mr. Oliver “Lynn” Droke, age 78 passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 in the Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, TN. His Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, June 23, 2019 at 2 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. Burial will follow in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday, June 23,...

Jun 19, 2019

Timmy Alan Taylor, age 45 passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Saturday, June 22, 2019 in the Brownsville Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. – 1:00 P.M. in the Brownsville Funeral Home.

Alan was a dedicated...

Jun 18, 2019

Mrs. Gladys Johnson, age 69, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville.  Graveside funeral services will be held at Knights of Phythias Cemetery in Brownsville on Saturday, June 22, at 1 PM.  Family and friends are asked to meet at the graveside at that time.   She leaves a legacy behind with 3 daughters, Sheryl (Jerry)...

Jun 17, 2019

Jun 12, 2019

Mrs. Vera Evelyn Hayes Davis, age 93, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at her home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, June 15, 2019, 2 PM-3 PM in the...

Jun 10, 2019

Allene Leek Davis, age 75 of Bells, TN passed away on Monday, June 10, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be conducted on Thursday, June 13, 2019 in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. William Harrell   officiating.  Burial to follow in the Gadsden United Methodist Church...

Jun 10, 2019

     Winburn Hall Curlin, II, long-time resident of Shreveport, Louisiana, born July 25, 1941 in Brownsville, Tennessee, departed this life June 10, 2019, at the Spring Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Shreveport.  Visitation will be from 10:00 am – noon, Saturday, June 15 at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, Tennessee, followed immediately by a graveside service...

Jun 10, 2019

Calvin Richard Ford

(April 16, 1932 - June 10, 2019)

Calvin Richard Ford, aged 87, died peacefully on June 10, 2019 in his home surrounded by those he loved most. Mr. Ford was a resident of Alamo for over 40 years and Mr. and Mrs. Ford raised their family in Crockett County.

Mr. Ford was a retired First Sergeant of the United States...

Jun 7, 2019

Mr. Hal Williams, Jr., age 59, passed away Friday, June 7, 2019 at his home in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sunday, June 9, 2019 at 5:30 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. A visitation will be Sunday, June 9, 2019, 4:00 - 5:30 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Hal was preceded...

Jun 7, 2019

Carolyn V. Blair Wallace age 77, passed away on Friday June 7, 2019 at her residence in Galatia, IL.  A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Carolyn will be conducted on Saturday, June 15, 2019 in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M. with Dr. Fred Campbell officiating.   A visitation for the Wallace family will...

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Jim Parks, age 70, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, June 10, 2019, at 1 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow at the Zion United Methodist Cemetery.  Visitation will be, Monday, June 10, 2019, from 11:00 A.M. –...

Jun 1, 2019

Juanita Taylor Kirkpatrick, age 90 passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at her residence.  Funeral Services for Mrs. Kirkpatrick will be conducted on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Rev. Susie Riley officiating.  Burial to follow in the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for the Kirkpatrick...