Obituaries
Obituaries
Betty Climer Henderson
Jun 23, 2017
Betty Climer's Obituary Mrs. Betty Climer Henderson age 85 of Bells, went home to be with the Lord Friday, June 23, 2017. She was born April 18, 1932 in Crockett County to the late Revelle Wray Climer and Addie Mae VanDyke Climer. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Holly Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Bobby Gerald Ferrell
Jun 22, 2017
Bobby's Obituary Mr. Bobby Gerald Ferrell, age 74, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017 at his home. He was born February 19, 1943 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee to the late James Daniel Ferrell and the late Gracie Virginia Luttrell Ferrell. Mr. Ferrell worked in maintenance at Lasco. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...
Martha Louise Bain
Jun 22, 2017
Martha's Obituary Martha Louise Bain, age 97, died June 22, 2017. She grew up in Dickson, TN, and graduated from Vanderbilt University. Martha was the beloved wife of Chapman Bain for 57 years and a wonderful mother to their two children. She taught Art and Art History at Hutchison for 26 years. She was a member of Riveroaks Reformed Presbyterian....
Solon Jacocks
Jun 20, 2017
Solon's Obituary Mr. Solon L. Jacocks (Whitey) age 91 of Brownsville, passed away Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in Sugar Creek Senior Living Community. The Jacocks formerly resided at The Plantation in Leesburg, Florida. He was born February 6, 1926 in Madison County to the late Arthur Wayland Jacocks and Myra Lee Joyner Jacocks. During Mr. Jacocks career, he was a...
Samuel L. Chilcutt
Jun 19, 2017
Mr. Samuel Leon Chilcutt, age 71, passed away Monday, June 19, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the First Assembly of God Church in Brownsville. Visitation will be Wednesday, June 21, 2016, 10:00 A.M. - 2:00 P.M. in the First Assembly of God. He was preceded...
John Cass Lodes
Jun 19, 2017
John's Obituary Mr. John Cass Lodes III (Jack) passed away unexpectedly at Jackson Madison County General Hospital on June 19th, 2017 at the age of 66. Jack is predeceased by his parents, John and Mary (Bee) Lodes, his Father-in-Law, Cliff F. Wallace, his brother Stephen Lodes, his niece Joan Hamilton and nephew Luke Williams. Jack is survived by his loving...
Dorothy Jean Wiley
Jun 19, 2017
Sis. Dorothy J. Wiley was the third child of seven children born August 21, 1948 to the late Robert Wiley Jr. and Addie M. Wiley in Brownsville, TN. Sis. Dorothy died peacefully after a short illness on June 19, 2017 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 P.M., Wednesday, June 28, 2017 in...
Holly Richardson
Jun 17, 2017
Holly's Obituary Mrs. Holly Carol Richardson age 60 of Dyersburg, passed away Saturday June 17, 2017 in Dyersburg Regional Hospital. She was born in St. Louis, Missouri December 2, 1956 to the late James Crafton and Dortha Lovins Crafton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Glenn Baker. Survivors include a son, James Richardson...
James Edward Smith
Jun 15, 2017
James' Obituary James Edward Smith, Jr also known as Bubba, age 29, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born in Memphis, December 8, 1987 and was an aspiring artist and musician. James is survived by his fiancé, Danielle Bevins of Humboldt; daughter, Serenity Skye Smith of Humboldt; father, James Edward Smith, Sr....
Hollis Thedford Morphis
Jun 15, 2017
Hollis' Obituary Mr. Hollis Theldon Morphis age 64 of Alamo, passed away Thursday, June 15, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born October 18, 1952 in Haywood County to the late Theldon Morphis and Evelyn Spitzer Morphis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Jane Raines. Survivors include his wife...
Glenda Buckner
Jun 12, 2017
Glenda's Obituary Mrs. Glenda Buckner age 43 of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Dyersburg Regional Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Buckner 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
James David Clark
Jun 12, 2017
James' Obituary Mr. James David Clark age 66 of Bells, passed away Monday, June 12, 2017 in Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born September 13, 2017 in Madison County to the late James Francis Clark and Blanche Olene Nelson Clark. Mr. Clark served in the Tennessee Army National Guard and was a retired truck driver from Turner Dairy....
Sarah Lou Kerr
Jun 11, 2017
Mrs. Sarah Lou Spraggins Kerr, age 82 passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted at 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 13, 2017 in the Cypress United Methodist Church, Bells, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2017 from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. in the Cypress United Methodist Church. Mrs. Sarah...
Marissa Lynne Terry
Jun 10, 2017
Marissa's Obituary Mrs. Marissa Lynne Terry age 57 of Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Methodist Hospital in Memphis. Mrs. Terry's request was cremation with no services. Bells Funeral Home, 5342, College Street was in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Samuel Thomason
Jun 10, 2017
Samuel's Obituary Mr. Samuel Thomason, III, Sonny, age 70 of Humboldt, formerly of Brownsville and United States Army Veteran, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2017 in Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Private Graveside services for Mr. Thomason were held Monday, June 12, 2017 in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue was in charge of arrangements....
Shirley Brandon Turner
Jun 9, 2017
Ms. Shirley Brandon Turner, age 86 passed away Friday, June 9, 2017 in the Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 12, 2017 in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday, June 12, 2017 from 12:00 – 2:00 P.M. in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Ms. Shirley...
Shelma Jean Troutt
Jun 7, 2017
Shelma Jean's Obituary Mrs, Shelma Jean Troutt age 78 of Dyer, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017 in Milan General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Troutt 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
Jerry Leach
Jun 5, 2017
Jerry's Obituary Mr. Jerry Leach age 78 of Stanton, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Mr. Leach will be conducted Monday, June 19, 2017 at 11 a.m. at Brownsville Memorial Gardens with Bro. Grover Westover officiating and burial to follow. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge of...
Mary Ann Reece
Jun 5, 2017
Mrs. Mary Ann Reece, age 60, passed away Monday, June 5, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 8, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in Allen Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Wednesday, June 7, 2017, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons...
Jerry Wilson
Jun 4, 2017
Rev. Jerry's Obituary Rev. Jerry L. Wilson age 75 of Brownsville, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born December 18, 1941 in the Stogum Bottom Community Haywood County. Rev. Wilson graduated from Haywood County High School in 1959, Lambuth College in 1976, received his Master of Divinity from Memphis Theological Seminary in 1981 and a...
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