Obituaries

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...

Apr 24, 2017

Russell's Obituary Mr. Russell Anthony Tucker age 68, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017 in Bath Springs. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Tucker will be held with family and friends 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

Apr 24, 2017

Jonathan's Obituary Mr. Jonathan Harper age 23 of Milan, formerly of North Carolina, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Milan. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Harper will be held at a later date in North Carolina. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 Read More Read Less

Apr 23, 2017

Mrs. Dorris Wright, age 100, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017 in the Sugar Creek Retirement Center, Brownsville. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville. Burial will follow at 2:30 P.M. in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis. A visitation will be from 10:00 - 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April...

Apr 22, 2017

Mr. Charles Edward Austin, age 63 of the Tibbs Community, passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017 in Tennova Regional Hospital in Jackson TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Antioch Baptist Church in Tibbs. Burial will follow in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery at Nutbush. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April...

Apr 19, 2017

Halli's Obituary Mrs. Halli Ruth Fleming age 93, passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Maplewood Health Care in Jackson. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Fleming will be held at a later date in California. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Apr 18, 2017

Belle's Obituary Ms. Belle Juanita Boyland age 61, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in N.H.C. in Milan. She was born January 14, 1956 in Gibson County to the late Londra West or Mary Francis Boyland. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Teresa Clark and a brother in law, J.T. Taylor. Ms. Boyland...

Apr 18, 2017

Mrs. Elaine Russell McCool, age 72 passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in the Crestview Healthcare Center. Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, April 22, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church, Brownsville. A visitation will be from 9:30 - 11:00 A.M. in the First Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Elaine was preceded in death by her parents: Dr. Thomas...

Apr 17, 2017

Lance's Obituary Mr. Lance Joseph Roblesky age 56, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. At his request, services for Mr. Roblesky are private. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Apr 17, 2017

Mr. Clayton Richardson, age 87, passed away Monday, April 17, 2017 at his home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, April 19, 2017, from 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. in Lea and Simmons...