Obituaries
Obituaries
Sandra Smith Rushing
Sep 12, 2017
Sandra Smith's Obituary Mrs. Sandra Smith Rushing age 70 of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Rushing 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
Sheriff Melvin Bond
Sep 11, 2017
Sheriff Melvin's Obituary Sheriff Melvin Bond, Jr. age 64 of Brownsville, passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was elected as Haywood County Sheriff in 2002 and was serving his fourth term. Sheriff Bond considered serving the citizens of Haywood County the highest honor of his law enforcement career. Survivors include his loving wife,...
Lynne Richards Waddell
Sep 10, 2017
Mrs. Vera Lynne Richards Waddell, age 68 passed away Sunday, September 10, 2017. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Thursday, September 14, 2017 in the First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 14, 2017 from 9:00 – 11:00 A.M., in the First United Methodist Church. She was...
John Aaron Hight
Sep 9, 2017
Mr. John Aaron Hight, age 93 passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Brownsville, Tennessee. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, September 12, 2017 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation for the Hight family will be on Tuesday, September 12, 2017,...
Wallace Earl Dickerson
Sep 9, 2017
Wallace's Obituary Mr. Wallace Earl Dickerson age 56 of Lexington, formerly of Jackson, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017. He was preceded in death by his mother, Julia Georgie Dickerson and a sister, Judy Cooper. Survivors include his daughter, Julia Dickerson; sister and brothers, Neta Kaump, Calvin Dickerson, Jr. Dickerson, Archie Dickerson (Shelby) and Kenneth Dickerson (Doris). A family graveside...
Caraline Grace Moore
Sep 8, 2017
Caraline Grace's Obituary Little Caraline Grace Moore, 1 month old, passed away Friday, September 8, 2017 at her residence after courageous battle. She was born August 8, 2017 in Memphis to her parents, Amber Whittiemore and Jeremy Moore. Caraline was preceded in death by an aunt, Caroline Manchester. In addition to her parents, she is survived by grandparents, Stephanie Whittiemore...
Kenneth Sargent
Sep 7, 2017
Kenneth's Obituary Mr. Kenneth Carl Sargent age 87 of Brownsville, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born December 1, 1929 in New Madrid, MO to the late Vernon W. Sargent and Della F. Johnson Sargent. Mr. Sargent was a retired mechanic, proudly served in the United States Army and was a member...
Nelda Jernigan
Sep 2, 2017
Nelda's Obituary Mrs. Nelda Jo Taylor Jernigan age 71 of Bells, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born October 1, 1945 in Bells to Mattie Lou Johnson Taylor and the late Joe E. Taylor. She graduated from U.T. Medical Unit College of Dentistry, Dental Hygiene School. Mrs. Jernigan was employed for thirty-two...
Carolyn Crockett
Aug 29, 2017
Mrs. Carolyn Penn Peaton Crockett, age 89 passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the Crestview Healthcare and Rehab in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, September 2, 2017 in the Friendship Cemetery, Columbus, MS. Visitation will be Friday, September 1, 2017 from 5:00 – 7:00 P.M. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home....
Billy Harris Garrett
Aug 29, 2017
Billy's Obituary Mr. Billy Harris Garrett, Sr. age 79 of Brownsville, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at his residence. Billy was born in Lauderdale County on October 12, 1937 to the late John Harris Garrett and wife, Wilma Nell Parker Garrett. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Edward Allen Garrett; sister,...
Jesse Thomas White
Aug 26, 2017
Mr. Jesse Thomas White, age 91 passed away at the Community Care Nursing Home of Murfreesboro, TN on Saturday, August 26, 2017. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, August 29, 2017 in the Chapel of Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation for the White family will be on...
Tracy Anna Votaw
Aug 26, 2017
Tracy Anna's Obituary Ms. Tracy Anna Votaw age 56 of Medon, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate Ms. Votaw's life will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 Read More Read Less
Gianna Maria Figueiredo
Aug 25, 2017
Gianna's Obituary Gianna Maria Figueiredo age 11 of Bells, passed away Friday, August 25, 2017. She was born May 15, 2006 in Martinsville, Indiana. Gianna was preceded in death by a step-grandfather, Elgin Cheatham. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Kim and Charles Cheatham of Bells; two brothers, Andrew Henson and Jesse Henson both of Bells; sister, Kristen Porch and...
Billy Randell Askew
Aug 24, 2017
Billy's Obituary Mr. Billy Randell Askew age 61 of Henderson, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born September 20, 1955 in Jackson to Billy Robert Askew of Henderson and the late Ruthie O. Askew Collins. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Haltom Askew; daughter, Lindsay Jordan (David) of Toone; step-son, Joshua Haltom (Lady)...
Logan Trey Hopper
Aug 24, 2017
Logan's Obituary Logan Trey Hopper age 22 of Alamo, passed away August 24, 2017. He was born April 18, 1995 in Jackson to Rodney Hopper and Tabitha Martin Dotson. Logan was a 2013 graduate of Crockett County High School. He loved working and spending time outdoors as well as being with his loving family and friends. Survivors include his mother...
Mary Ervin
Aug 23, 2017
Mary's Obituary Mrs. Mary Evelyn Ervin age 75 of Brownsville, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at her residence. She was born January 9, 1942 in Haywood County to the late Victor Curtis Blackwell, Sr. and Myra Tritt Blackwell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Wayne Ervin and a brother, Victor Curtis...
Lloyd Stewart Davis
Aug 22, 2017
Mr. Lloyd Stewart Davis, age 90 passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at this home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M., Thursday, August 24, 2017 in the...
Larry Neal Clark
Aug 21, 2017
Larry's Obituary Mr. Larry Neal Clark age 82 of Bells, TN passed away on Monday, August 21, 2017 at his residence. Larry was born February 17, 1935 in Crockett County to the late Homer Lee Clark and wife, Eula Blanche Boyd Clark. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Barry Lynn Clark and Timothy...
Roger Dale Mullikin
Aug 21, 2017
Roger's Obituary Mr. Roger Mullikin age 61 of Mercer, passed away Monday August 21, 2017 in Jackson. A memorial service to celebrate his life 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
Helen Elizabeth Miller
Aug 20, 2017
Helen's Obituary Mrs. Helen Miller age 54 of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 20, 2017 in Jackson. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date in Maryland. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
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