Obituaries

Obituaries

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...

Mike Vaden

Mike Vaden

May 31, 2024

Mike Vaden, age 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 31, 2024, at his home in Bells, TN.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024, at 3:00 P.M. at Green Frog of Bells, TN.

Mr. Mike was born in Crockett Co., TN on July 9, 1951, to the late Doyle Donald Vaden and Rachel Phillips Vaden....

L.J. Coulston

L.J. Coulston

May 29, 2024

L.J. Coulston, age 94, a long-time resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bells, TN. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens with burial to follow. Dr. John Hayes will officiate the service. Visitation will be held...

Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Conyers

Douglas MacArthur "Mac" Conyers

May 23, 2024

Douglas MacArthur “Mac” Conyers, age 82, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at the Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center.  A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M. Friends are encouraged to come and share pictures...

Mary Rachel Pitts

Mary Rachel Pitts

May 18, 2024

Mary Rachel Pitts, age 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at her home in Humboldt, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Pastor Selth Wilkerson officiating.  Burial to follow in the Rosehill Cemetery of Humboldt, TN.  A visitation will be held...

Joyce Lavern Staggs Young

Joyce Lavern Staggs Young

May 17, 2024

Joyce Lavern Staggs Young, age 83, a resident of Stanton, TN, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 24, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Visitation for...

Sylvia Louise McBride

Sylvia Louise McBride

May 17, 2024

Sylvia Louise McBride

"Nana"February 15, 1963 - May 17, 2024



Sylvia Louise McBride, age 61, a devoted and loving wife, mother, Nana, sister, and friend, departed this life on Friday, May 17, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services to celebrate her life and legacy will be on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea &...

Mary Louise Gray

Mary Louise Gray

May 16, 2024

Mary Louise Gray, age 80, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.   She was born on January 29, 1944, in Cleveland, OH. She worked as a seamstress at Kellwood Company. She was a dedicated member of the Upper Salem MB Church in Brownsville, TN. She loved her family, and she...

Bobby Joe Davis

Bobby Joe Davis

May 13, 2024

Bobby Joe Davis, age 85, passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024, at the Alamo Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Liberty Hall Church of Gadsden.  Burial to follow in the Salem Cemetery.  A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at...

Rebecca Smith Howard

Rebecca Smith Howard

May 12, 2024

Rebecca Smith Howard, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Eddie Mallonee officiating.  Burial will follow at the Zion Methodist Church Cemetery.  Visitation will be...

Dorothy Rainey Edwards

Dorothy Rainey Edwards

May 3, 2024

Dorothy Eloise Rainey Edwards of Germantown, TN passed away on May 3, 2024, at the age of 89. A Celebration Service of her life will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 12 Noon at Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian Church in Germantown, TN with Rev. William Spink, Jr. and Rev. Tommy Lee officiating. A Visitation for family and friends will...

John Allen Mann

John Allen Mann

May 3, 2024

John Allen Mann, age 60, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Gary Morris officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held...

Ashley Michelle Vaughn

Ashley Michelle Vaughn

May 1, 2024

Ashley Michelle Vaughn, age 25, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 1, 2024.  She is from Brownsville, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 12 noon at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens.  Visitation for friends and family will be...

Calvin "Sweet Pea" George, Jr.

Calvin "Sweet Pea" George, Jr.

Apr 28, 2024

Our beloved Sweet Pea passed on April 28, 2024, from a short battle with cancer.  He was preceded in death by his father, Calvin E. George, Sr.; his mother, Mary Ellen Combs; his sister, Joyce Ann Adams (Phil Adams), and a brother, Howard Combs. He is survived by his his niece, Kristie Warren (Beau Warren) of Whiteville, TN; his nephews,...

Kelli Kristian

Kelli Kristian

Apr 25, 2024

Kelli Kristian, age 51, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home in Oakfield, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Kelli was born in Reno, Nevada on February 24, 1973, to the late Shelby June Smith Dorris and Danny Burgoon.  Kelli was a member of the Englewood Baptist Church of Jackson, TN....

Birdie Marbury Blackwell

Birdie Marbury Blackwell

Apr 18, 2024

Birdie Marbury Blackwell, age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2024, at the Maplewood Healthcare in Jackson, TN.  Graveside Services will be held on Monday, April 29, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in with Bro. Jeff Davis officiating.  Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens.

Mrs. Birdie was born in Haywood County, TN to the late Henry Clay Marbury and...

David Harold Lowe, Jr.

David Harold Lowe, Jr.

Apr 15, 2024

David Harold Lowe, Jr., age 60, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mr. David was born in Lockie Air Force Base in Dayton, OH on July 5, 1963, to the late David Harold Lowe, Sr., and Beverly Driggers.  He proudly served in...

Aeolian Reed Chapman

Aeolian Reed Chapman

Apr 13, 2024

Aeolian Reed Chapman, age 97, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, TN, with Dr. James Coffman and Dr. Joe Pettigrew officiating. The burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Saturday,...