Obituaries

May 12, 2017

Gladys' Obituary Mrs. Gladys Marie Whitehead age 87, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born August 25, 1929 in Mississippi to the late Oscar Sanders and Melissa Thompson Sanders. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Omer Lee Whitehead; son, Kenny Lee Whitehead; grandson, Heath Tritt;...

May 12, 2017

Elvis Paul's Obituary Mr. Elvis Paul Proctor, Jr. age 70 of Brownsville, formerly of Lauderdale County, passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 in St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. He was born January 16, 1947 in Brownsville to the late Elvis Paul Proctor, Sr. and Molly Prescott Proctor. Mr. Proctor served our country in the United States Air Force. In addition...

May 12, 2017

Mr. Hugh Barton Clinton, age 67 passed away Friday, May 12, 2017 at his home in Brownsville. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, May 20, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Bond Cemetery in Brownsville. He was a member of Brownsville Baptist Church. Mr. Clinton was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Katherine Clinton, his parents: Hugh B....

May 10, 2017

Mary's Obituary Mrs. Mary Evelyn Christie, age 87, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Poplar Oaks Health and Rehabilitation Center in Collierville. She was born July 21, 1929 in Crockett County to the late Carless Privett and Mary Brasfield Privett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles T. Christie, a sister-in-law and...

May 10, 2017

Mary Jo's Obituary Mrs. Mary Jo Davis Crutchfield age 58, passed away Wednesday, May 10, 2017 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was born in Shelby County to the late James F. Davis and Carolina Cint Davis. Survivors include her loving husband, Michael L. Crutchfield of Bells; two daughters, Heather Edwards and husband Zack of Friendship and Holly...

May 9, 2017

Oakley's Obituary Infant Oakley Ray Sills, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2017 in Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis. He was preceded in death by a grandmother, Barbara Sipes. Little Oakley is survived by his parents, Jerry and Candice Baggett Sills of Alamo; two brothers, Jerry Sills, III and Hunter Sills both of Alamo; grandparents, Jerry Sills of Brownsville, Jimmy...

May 8, 2017

Grace's Obituary Mrs. Grace Elizabeth Foy age 84, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017 in Regency Retirement Village in Jackson. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Betty Foy will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangments. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

May 7, 2017

Joann's Obituary Mrs. Sharon Joann Reece age 80 of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, May 7, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born November 15, 1936 in Haywood County to the late Carl Fridley and Edith Compton Fridley. Mrs. Reece was a faithful member of Brownsville Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...

May 4, 2017

Mr.  Donald Stafford Markwart, age 89 passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his residence in Brownsville, TN. A Funeral Mass will be conducted Monday, May 8, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in St. John’s Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be Monday, May 8, 2017, from 10:00 -  11:00 A.M. in St. John’s Catholic...

May 3, 2017

Diane's Obituary Mrs. Cynthia Diane Akin age 68 of Jackson, formerly of Lauderdale County, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born February 23, 1949 in Dyer County to the late James Adam Hayes and Mary Alice Carnell Hayes. Mrs. Akin loved children and spent her life as a teacher and educator. In...

May 2, 2017

Geraldine's Obituary Mrs. Geraldine McKenzie age 80, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at her home in Stanton. She was born September 20, 1936 in Haywood County to the late Bill Hicks and Mary Kendrick Hicks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William McKenzie; three brothers, Curtis Hicks, William Hicks and David Hicks....

May 1, 2017

~~Mr. James Edward Rickard, age 90, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Covington Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, May 5, 2017, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the Lea...

May 1, 2017

Mary's Obituary Mrs. Mary Jane Thedford age 52, passed away Monday, May 1, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Thedford will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangments. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Apr 30, 2017

Joyce Gilliland's Obituary Mrs. Joyce Gilliland Hayes age 83 of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 in Crestview Healthcare and Rehab. She was born November 17, 1933 in Frog Jump, Crockett County, TN to the late Joseph Leonard Gilliland and Velma Elizabeth Stewart Gilliland. Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and loved spending time with family and friends. In addition...

Apr 29, 2017

Wesley James Brizentine, age 33 passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Thursday, May 4, 2017 in the Harmony Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 3, 2017 from 5:00 - 8:00 P.M. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Wesley was...

Apr 29, 2017

Phyllis' Obituary Mrs. Phyllis Kay Winsow age 57 of Dyersburg, passed away Saturday, Apirl 29, 2017. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Winslow will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangments. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Apr 28, 2017

Jeanie's Obituary Mrs. Jeanie Mae Cupples age 50, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017 at her residence. She was born July 28, 1966 in Memphis to Sally Crawley Cooke or Fulton, MS and the late Eugene Daniel Cooke, III. Mrs. Cupples was the head cook at Henderson Health and Rehab. In addition to her mother, survivors include a son, Joe...

Apr 26, 2017

O.C.'s Obituary Mr. O.C. Baker age 93, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 in West Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. He was born December 12, 1923 in Bells to the late G.F. Baker and Oma Lee Casey Baker. Mr. Baker was an Entrepreneur developing properties and owning and operating several business’s in his life time. He served our country...

Apr 26, 2017

Apr 25, 2017

David's Obituary Mr. David Aaron Payne age 65 of Griffin, GA, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in Sewanee, TN. Mr. Payne was born December 22, 1951 in Dekalb, AL to the late John Henry Payne and Opal Hightower Payne. He was a truck driver by trade. Mr. Payne was known for his funny sense of humor and his love...