Obituaries
Obituaries
Janie Martin Johnson
Apr 9, 2018
Janie's Obituary Ms. Janie Johnson, age 86 of Brownsville, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born September 23, 1931 in Stanton, TN to the late Harry Franklin Martin and Janie Tennessee Martin. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Melinda Carol Johnson; her sons, Walter Johnson and Jeffery Allen Johnson; her...
Mary Kay Castleman
Apr 8, 2018
Mary's Obituary Mrs. Mary Kay Castleman, age 45 of Alamo, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1972 in Humboldt, TN to the late Lonnie Hammonds and Dorthey Jean Hammonds. She is preceded in death by her brother, Michael Hammonds. Her children remember what an amazing cook she was and how she enjoyed...
Michael Wayne Sutton
Apr 7, 2018
Michael's Obituary Mr. Michael Wayne Sutton age 57 of Milan was greeted by his beloved mother at heaven's gate on April 7, 2018. He was a loving family man, who especially enjoyed his 17 grandchildren. His hobbies include riding his Harley, fishing, traveling, and The Grand Ole Opry. Mr. Sutton was born on November 14, 1960 in Staunton, Virginia to...
Katherine Leanne Mech
Apr 6, 2018
Katherine's Obituary Mrs. Katherine Leanne Mech age 51, passed away April 6, 2018 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Mech will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Sue Ann Droke Conrad
Apr 6, 2018
Mrs. Sue Ann Droke Conrad, age 74, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 in Turkey Creek Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, April 13, 2018, at 3:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with burial to follow in the Ripley Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be Friday, April 13, 2018,...
Charles Lahr
Apr 5, 2018
Charles' Obituary Mr. Charles T. Lahr age 64, passed away April 4, 2018 in Hardin Medical Center in Savannah. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Lahr will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge of arrangements. 731-772-1551 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Elsie Marie Pettey
Apr 3, 2018
Elsie's Obituary Mrs. Elsie Marie Spellings Pettey died at her home April 4, 2018, at the age of 93. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Miller M. Pettey. Survivors include two daughters, Linda P. Davis and Sylvia Stephenson and husband Barry all of Bells. Other survivors include five grandchildren, Christina McCage and husband Robert, Kimberly...
James Chester Williams
Apr 1, 2018
James' Obituary Mr. James Chester (J.C.) Williams age 61 of Bells, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Alamo Nursing Home and Rehabilitation. He was born on January 28, 1957 in Haywood County to the late Carlyle Williams and Lois Overton Williams. Survivors include one brother, David Williams (Joy) of Brownsville; two sisters, Lila Jean Holt (Jerry) of Jackson and...
Kaitlyn Fesmire
Mar 31, 2018
Kaitlyn's Obituary Kaitlyn Anne Fesmire age 21 of Bells, passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 in Jackson. She was born July 8, 1996 in Jackson to Steve and Sherry Jones Fesmire. Kaitlyn was a graduate of Crockett County High School and was to graduate from the University of Memphis, Lambuth Campus in May with a B.S. in education. She completed...
Mike Dinkins
Mar 27, 2018
Mike's Obituary Mr. Michael (Mike) Dinkins age 61 of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at his residence. He was born on December 16, 1956 in Corpus Christi, Texas to the late James Junior Dinkins and Barbara Ann Whitthorne Dinkins. Mr. Dinkins was employed at Kirkland’s Shipping. Survivors include his daughter, Christy Dinkins of Jackson; five brothers, Randy Dinkins,...
John Leach
Mar 24, 2018
John's Obituary Mr. John Leach age 72 and U.S. Air Force Veteran, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2018 at his residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Leach will be conducted Friday March 30, 2018 at Noon in the Sanctuary of First Assembly God in Jackson with the Pastor, Bro. Gary Martin officiating. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107...
Alice Grace Tonge
Mar 21, 2018
Alice Grace's Obituary Mrs. Alice Grace Tonge age 90, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Tonge will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge of arrangements. 731-772-1551 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Clinton Allen Stewart
Mar 21, 2018
Clinton's Obituary Mr. Clinton Allen Stewart age 51 of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1966 in Covington, Tennessee to Carl Stewart and Margie Leach Chaney. Mr. Stewart worked in Construction. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by a stepfather, Jergan Chaney. Survivors include two daughters, Kameron Warren (Zach) of Arlington...
Betty Ann Smith Peyton
Mar 19, 2018
Betty Ann Smith Peyton, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at “The Orchard” in Ridgeland, MS. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Trinity Cemetery. A visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 12:00 - 2:00 P.M....
Judy Hardin Ellis
Mar 16, 2018
Judy Hardin's Obituary Mrs. Judy Hardin Ellis age 70 of Decaturville, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons. At her request there will be no public services held. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street was in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Richard Lee Lusk
Mar 16, 2018
Richard's Obituary Richard Lee Lusk, born in Greenville, South Carolina, on November 27, 1926, to Leroy Griffin Lusk, of Oconee, South Carolina, and Kansas Lavinia Lusk, of Tuckasegee, North Carolina, passed away on March 16, 2018 in Brownsville, Tennessee. The youngest of three children, his siblings were brother, Roy William Lusk, and sister, Mildred Parris, of Greenville, South Carolina. He...
Addie Krakora
Mar 15, 2018
Addie's Obituary Mrs. Addie Krakora age 75 of Bells, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Krakora will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Homer Harris
Mar 15, 2018
Mr. Homer Lee Harris, Jr., age 69, passed away March 15, 2018 at his home in Jackson, TN. A Memorial Service will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM in the Lea and...
Jessie Cogbill English
Mar 14, 2018
Mrs. Jessie Cogbill English, age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home in Brownsville, TN. Mrs. Jessie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and she was a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM in Trinity United Methodist Church at Nutbush, TN. A...
Edward Earl Marbury
Mar 13, 2018
Rev. Edward Earl Marbury, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00...
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