Obituaries
Obituaries
Martha Pepper
Oct 23, 2017
Martha's Obituary Mrs. Martha Ann Pepper age 75 of Brownsville, passed away Monday, October 23, 2017 in Tennova Regional Hospital in Jackson. She was born May 24, 1942 in Crockett County to the late Murray Brooks and Lenier Simmons Brooks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a son and daughter, Bubba Johnson and Mary Cook;...
Richard Evans
Oct 22, 2017
Richard's Obituary Mr. Richard Evans age 79 and retired LCDR of the United States Coast Guard, passed away Sunday, October 22, 2017 at his residence. 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
Misty Whisenant
Oct 20, 2017
Misty's Obituary Ms. Misty Whisenant age 42, passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 in Hardin Medical Center in Savannah. She is survived by her mother, Barbara Whittiemore Jones, formerly of Haywood County. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at a later date in Illinois. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge of arrangements....
Alan Franklin Callery
Oct 20, 2017
Mr. Alan Franklin Callery age 58, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at his residence in Brownsville, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Brownsville Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Harmony Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 23, 2017 from-4:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the...
Lorrie Deal
Oct 15, 2017
Lorrie's Obituary Mrs. Lorrie Deal age 57, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her residence. A memorial gathering to celebrate her life was held Saturday, October 21, 2017 beginning at 3:00 p.m. at her home in Jackson. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street was in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Bill Bailey
Oct 15, 2017
Mr. William “Bill” Anthony Bailey, Sr., age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital of Memphis, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 18, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the St. Paul United Methodist Church, in the Durhamville Community. Burial will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery. He was preceded in death...
Thomas Azevedo Silvia
Oct 15, 2017
Thomas' Obituary Maj. Thomas A. Silvia, USAF (Retired), of Jackson, TN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family in his home on October 15, 2017, at the age of 82 years. He was born on February 14, 1935 in Danbury, CT to the late Antone Silvia and Laura Spadjinske. Thomas married the love of his life Essonia Williams Silvia on...
Anthony L. Young
Oct 15, 2017
Anthony's Obituary Mr. Anthony Loverell Young age 62 of Stanton, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 at his residence. He was born August 26, 1955 in Haywood County to the late Eugene Young and Imogene Marlar Young. He retired from the United States Army and Tennessee Army National Guard. In addition to his parents, Mr. Young was preceded in death...
Robert Canfield
Oct 15, 2017
Robert's Obituary Mr. Robert Canfield age 68, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date in Ohio. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge arrangements. 731-772-1551 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
James F. Byrum
Oct 15, 2017
James' Obituary Mr. James Floyd Byrum, Jr. age 73 of Alamo, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born August 21, 1944 in Brownsville to the late James Byrum, Sr. and Mary Virginia Warf Byrum. Mr. Byrum was a retired team leader of ABB. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Cleek and husband Bubba...
Melba Brasher Johnson
Oct 12, 2017
Melba Brasher's Obituary Mrs. Melba Louise Brasher Johnson age 87 of Lexington, formerly of Decaturville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born December 26, 1929 to the late George William Brasher and Eloise Lacey Brasher. Mrs. Johnson was a retired teacher and member of Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband...
Elizabeth Maloan
Oct 12, 2017
Elizabeth's Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Maloan age 64 of Jackson, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Maloan will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Sharon Gallimore
Oct 11, 2017
Sharon's Obituary Mrs. Sharon Ann Gallamore age 65 of Mississippi, formerly of McNairy County, passed away in Corinth. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gallamore will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
William Rentrop
Oct 9, 2017
Dr. William Rentrop February 4, 1925 - October 9, 2017 Dr. William Emil Rentrop age 92 of Cordova, and United States Air Force Veteran, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired Surgeon. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S....
Mildred Ferguson
Oct 9, 2017
Mildred's Obituary Mrs. Annie Mildred Jones Ferguson age 94 of Memphis, TN passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1923 in Blue Springs, MS to the late Victor Jones and Cora Smith Jones. She was a retired bookkeeper and the last surviving charter member of Shaw’s Chapel Baptist Church. The Matriarch of...
Jere Butler
Oct 9, 2017
Jere's Obituary Mr. Jere Butler age 65 of Jackson, formerly of Alamo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in Jackson. Private family graveside services will be held at Cairo Cemetery. He was born October 30, 1951 to the late Elven and Margaret Butler. Mr. Butler is survived by two sisters, Diane Mrophis and Nickey Clark and husband Steve; two brothers,...
Jane Oakes Smith
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Jane Oakes Smith, age 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Dancyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Smith and her parents, Terril and Jane Frechette Oakes. She is...
Linda Austin Cannon
Oct 5, 2017
Mrs. Linda Austin Cannon, age 68 passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Perry Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be Monday, October 9, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. in...
Shelvia Jean Outlaw
Oct 5, 2017
Shelvia's Obituary Mrs. Shelvia Jean Cathey Outlaw age 80 of Bells, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1937 in Crockett County to the late David Edward Cathey and Louise Wright Cathey. Mrs. Outlaw was a homemaker and member of Providence United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Rickey Austin
Oct 4, 2017
Rickey's Obituary Mr. Robert Rickey Austin age 60 of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born June 30, 1957 in Haywood County to the late Robert Marion Austin and Etta Mae Lashley Austin McDowell. Mr. Austin was a general supervisor at Fossett Paving Company. He was known for his smile...
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