Obituaries
Obituaries
Floy Patton
May 18, 2015
Mrs. Floy King Patton, a life-long resident of Brownsville, TN died Monday, May 18, 2015 at Sugar Creek Retirement Center. She was 104 years old. Born in 1911 to Floy King and Joseph Currie Dickinson, she was the first grandchild in a loving extended family whose members were descendants of early Haywood County settlers. As a child, she enjoyed the...
Brenda Blurton Blackburn
May 17, 2015
Brenda's Obituary Mrs. Brenda Blurton Blackburn, age 72, passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015 at the Humboldt Medical Center. Mrs. Blackburn was a loving wife for over 55 years, a cherished grandmother, great-grandmother and an avid gardener. She was also a member of the Center United Methodist Church. Mrs. Blackburn was preceded in death by her parents: James Kenneth Blurton...
Juanita Price
May 16, 2015
Mrs. Juanita Suddath Price, 88, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Memorial Hospital in Gulf Port, Mississippi. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 20, 2015, 10:00 - 1:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons...
Nell Forsythe
May 16, 2015
Mrs. Nell Forsythe, age 83 was called home by her heavenly father Saturday, May 16, 2015 while living in Bells Nursing Home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Monday, May 18, 2015 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. She will be laid to rest in Allen Baptist Church Cemetery near her beloved sister: Marie Baggett. Visitation will...
Bobbie Newsom
May 15, 2015
Wedgefield, SC... Bobbie Sanford Newsom, 85, beloved wife of the late Harry Harvey "Pop" Newsom, Jr., died on Friday, May 15, 2015 at her residence. She was born on January 27, 1930 in Brownsville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Williamson Sanford and Frances Amanda King Sanford. Resident of Wedgefield since 1971, who with "Pop" owned Newsom's...
James W. Studdard
May 13, 2015
James W. "Jimmy" Studdard, Sr. May 13, 2015 James W. "Jimmy" Studdard Sr., age 72 of Brownsville, Tennessee, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was a member of Brownsville Baptist Church and was an avid golfer. Mr. Studdard was the Director of the Haywood County Ambulance Authority for 42 years. He was instrumental...
Linda Nelson
May 13, 2015
Ms. Linda Nelson, 68, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at her home in Brownsville, Tennessee. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 10:00 to 1:00 PM in the Lea and...
Shelby Jean Davis
May 9, 2015
Shelby's Obituary Mrs. Shelby Jean Davis, age 77, passed away Sunday, May 9, 2015 at the Bells Nursing Home, located in Bells, TN. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Walnut Hill Baptist Church. She will always be remembered as being a loving and happy lady who loved to sing. She is survived by two sisters: Rosa Faye Davis Hazen...
Willie Alice Carter
May 7, 2015
Willie's Obituary BROWNSVILLE - Mrs. Willie Alice Carter age 82 of Gates, TN, passed away Thursday May 7, 2015, at her residence. She was born August 23, 1932, in Haywood County to the late William Ashley and Lattie B. McFinnie Daniels. Mrs. Carter retired from Pictsweet and was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church in Gates. In addition to her...
Martha Cozart
May 4, 2015
Mrs. Martha Curlin Cozart, age 98 passed away Monday, May 4, 2015 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 2:00 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015, 1:00 - 2:00 PM in the Lea & Simmons...
Margaret N. Edwards
May 3, 2015
Margaret's Obituary Mrs. Margaret N. Edwards, age 85, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Bells, TN. Mrs. Edwards was a homemaker and a member of the Bells First United Methodist Church. She was a cherished wife, mother and loving grandmother, who will be greatly missed. She is survived by three sons:...
Lisa C Davis
May 2, 2015
Lisa C Davis July 6, 1960 - May 2, 2015 Lisa C. Davis, age 54, passed away on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at her residence in Murfreesboro, TN. She was a registered nurse, employed by Kindred Health Care located in Nashville, TN. She is survived by her mother: Mrs. Carolyn Baggett Rose and a sister: Leigh Anne (Mike) Brown, both...
Robert Anderson
Apr 30, 2015
Mr. Robert Anderson, age 79, of Covington, TN passed away Thursday, April 30, 2015 in Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A visitation will be Sunday, May 3, 2015, 12:00-3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral...
Jesse J Joyner
Apr 30, 2015
Jesse's Obituary Mr. Jesse J. Joyner, age 91, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital located in Jackson, TN. Mr. Joyner was preceded in death by his parents: Howell and Ola Mae Joyner; one brother: James Joyner and one sister: Margie Frey Mr. Joyner was a Veteran of WWII, serving in the United...
Jerry Lynn Echols
Apr 28, 2015
Jerry's Obituary Mr. Jerry Lynn "Weaver" Echols, age 55 of Friendship, passed away Monday, April 28, 2015 at his residence. Weaver loved to laugh and have a good time, but mostly he loved his family and friends. He was loved by the community and will be missed. He is survived by his wife of over 18 years and the mother...
Larry Wayne Ervin
Apr 26, 2015
Larry's Obituary Larry Wayne Ervin, age 67, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 at his residence located in Brownsville, TN. Mr. Ervin enjoyed painting, wood working and building bird houses. He was well known for his "green thumb" and growing the largest tomato plants in Haywood County. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Evelyn Blackwell Ervin...
Roger Johnson
Apr 26, 2015
Mr. Roger Dale Johnson, age 58, passed away Sunday, April 26, 2015 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held Tuesday, April 28, 2015, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in...
Dennis Ray Lattimore
Apr 26, 2015
Dennis' Obituary Lexington - Mr. Dennis Ray Lattimore age 59 of Lexington, passed away Sunday April 26, 2015, in Lexington Health Care and Rehabilitation. Mr. Lattimore was born on June 27, 1955, in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Howard and Edna Fulton Lattimore. Though has been disabled for the last few years, he previously painted both commercial and residential, worked...
Larry Duncan
Apr 21, 2015
Larry Dean Duncan, age 64 passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sunday, April 26, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. in the St. John Baptist Church, 11055 Hwy 76 South, near Dancyville. Larry was preceded in death by his parents: James Clyde and Pearlie Campbell Duncan, two brothers: Rodney Duncan...
Kay Barnes
Apr 21, 2015
Mrs. Sharon Kay Barnes, age 67, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2015 in the Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, April 24, 2015 from 5:00 -7:00 P.M. and...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries
365 Days of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of grief messages designed to offer hope and healing during difficult first year after a loss
Remembering a Legacy
Lea & Simmons Funeral Group is about remembering and honoring our loved ones. We celebrate their lives and recall cherished memories that allow family and friends who grieve to find comfort in the midst of their sorrow.
