Obituaries

Obituaries

Lavell Miller

Lavell Miller

Jul 1, 2024

Lavell Miller, age 57, devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence in Brownsville, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM, at the St. James Church of God in Christ (COGIC) in Stanton, TN. Burial will follow at the Dancyville CME Church Cemetery. 

 Lavell was...

Sammy Long

Sammy Long

Jul 1, 2024

Sammy Long, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 1, 2024, at his residence in Brownsville, TN. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Jim Hamblin officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, July 5, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:00...

Mary Patsy Lonon

Mary Patsy Lonon

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Patsy Lonon, age 87, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at her home. Memorial Services will be conducted at the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, TN on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 1:30 PM with Rev. Sammy Tillman and Rev. Ray Chandler officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held on...

David Allen Davidson, Sr.

David Allen Davidson, Sr.

Jun 28, 2024

David Allen Davidson, Sr., age 79, passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024, at the Henry County Healthcare Center in Paris, TN. Funeral Services will be on Monday, July 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Johnny Emerson officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation for...

Donnie Ray Lee

Donnie Ray Lee

Jun 26, 2024

Donnie Ray Lee, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at his residence in Humboldt, TN. To honor Donnie and his life, the family will host a Visitation on Sunday, June 30, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM, at the Bells Funeral Home Chapel in Bells, TN. Donnie was born on October 22, 1952, in Jackson, TN to...

Brenda Stokely Mann

Brenda Stokely Mann

Jun 16, 2024

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of Brenda White Stokely Mann, age 79, a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend, who entered her heavenly home on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She passed away at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. 

A Celebration of Life Service to honor Brenda will be held on Wednesday, June...

Creeden Tyler Balentine

Creeden Tyler Balentine

Jun 14, 2024

Creeden Tyler Balentine, beloved son of Jada Nichole Balentine And Everett Maxwell Jarrell was born on May 1, 2024, in Jackson, TN. With heavy hearts, we announce that Creeden passed away on June 14, 2024, at his home in Friendship, TN.  A Memorial Service to celebrate Creeden's life will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the Bells Funeral...

Larry Allen Cook

Larry Allen Cook

Jun 14, 2024

Larry Allen Cook, age 74, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2024, at the Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, TN. Graveside Services will be on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Tabor Cemetery in Whiteville, TN with Bro. Eddie Martin and Bro. Terry Logan officiating.

Larry was born on October 13, 1949, in Somerville, TN to James...

Charles Wayne Johnson

Charles Wayne Johnson

Jun 14, 2024

Charles Wayne Johnson, age 84, passed away at his residence in Brownsville, TN on Friday, June 14, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Bobby Jones officiating. Burial will follow at Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:00...

David Dahlquist

David Dahlquist

Jun 12, 2024

David Alan Dahlquist, passed away June 12, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis, TN due to complications from open heart surgery. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2024, at 12 Noon at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN with Andy Austin officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, June 22, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 12:00...

William Charles Clark

William Charles Clark

Jun 12, 2024

William Charles Clark, age 91, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, June 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will...

Vince Slepetz

Vince Slepetz

Jun 11, 2024

Vince Slepetz, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was born on August 21, 1955, in Freemansburg, PA. He worked as a truck driver. The family has honored his wishes for cremation and a service will be held in Alabama at a later date. 

He is survived by his...

Judith Marbury Welch

Judith Marbury Welch

Jun 10, 2024

 

Judith Elaine Marbury “Judy” Welch, 80, died peacefully in her home in Charleston, SC surrounded by her family. Judy was a faithful servant of the Lord and served her family and her community for many years.



Judy was born in Henning, TN, graduated from Kingsbury High School, and attended Memphis State University prior to joining Delta Airlines as a flight attendant. Until her retirement she served 30 years as...

Eugene Bell, Sr.

Eugene Bell, Sr.

Jun 8, 2024

Eugene Bell, Sr., age 73, passed away at his residence in Brownsville, TN on Saturday, June 8, 2024. Funeral Services for Mr. Bell will be held on Saturday, June 15, 2024, at 12 noon at the St. James Church of God in Christ in Stanton, TN, with Pastor James Gray officiating. Burial will follow at the St. James Church of...

Kirby O. Powell

Kirby O. Powell

Jun 6, 2024

Kirby O. Powell, age 69, a resident of Medina, TN, passed away at West TN Healthcare North in Jackson, TN, on Thursday, June 6, 2024. Funeral Services for Mr. Powell will be held on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN, with Dr. Brent Lay officiating. Burial will follow...

Martha Jean Fowler

Martha Jean Fowler

Jun 2, 2024

Martha Jean Fowler, aged 81, of Brownsville, Tennessee, was called home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2024. Born on October 29, 1942, to the late David and Okie Glissen in Lauderdale County, TN. She was a cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend to many.

 

A woman of faith, Martha was a member of Mercer Baptist Church....

Jesse  Kirkland

Jesse Kirkland

Jun 1, 2024

Jesse Kirkland, beloved husband, son, father, brother, son-in-law, grandfather, uncle, nephew and friend, departed this life on Saturday, June 1, 2024, in Somerville, TN.  He was 49 years old at the time of death. 

 

Jesse was born on December 31, 1974, in Brownsville, TN to Jimmy Kirkland and Barbara Freels Kirkland. He was a resident of Somerville, TN.  He loved life and...

William Jackson Brummett, Jr.

William Jackson Brummett, Jr.

Jun 1, 2024

William Jackson (Jack) Brummett, Jr., age 81, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Westside Church of Christ in Brownsville, TN with Jeff Horton officiating.  Burial will follow at the Brownsville...

Lucas Tyler Kolwyck

Lucas Tyler Kolwyck

Jun 1, 2024

Lucas Tyler Kolwyck, age 39, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center.   A Celebration of Life will be conducted on Saturday, June 8th, at 2:00 P.M., at the Gospel Tabernacle, 115 Humboldt Highway, Humboldt, TN.

Tyler was born on August 14, 1984, in Humboldt, TN.   He found his Lord and Savior and...

Eddie "Bo" Wise

Eddie "Bo" Wise

May 31, 2024

Eddie “Bo” Wise, age 71, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Friday, May 31, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.   There will be a gathering of family and friends for a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, June 8, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. 

 

Bo was...

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