Obituaries

Obituaries

Larry Paul Maness

Larry Paul Maness

Nov 6, 2023

Larry Paul Maness, age 68, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. Memorial Services to remember and celebrate his life will be held on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.  A time of Visitation for family and friends will be held one hour before the service...

Kairi Shepherd

Kairi Shepherd

Nov 5, 2023

Kairi Renee Shepherd, beloved daughter, sister, grandchild, great-grandchild, and friend passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Visitation for friends and family will be...

Shelia Faye Dycus

Shelia Faye Dycus

Nov 4, 2023

 

Shelia Faye Hendrix Dycus, age 65, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home in Gadsden, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mrs. Shelia was born in Brownsville, TN on September 14, 1958.  She was a member of the Holly Grove Baptist Church.  Mrs. Shelia took pride in her career,...

Allen Gooch King, Jr.

Allen Gooch King, Jr.

Nov 2, 2023

Allen Gooch King, Jr., age 90, a beloved citizen of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, November 5, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian Church in Brownsville, TN, with Dr. Will Jones and Dr. Joe Pettigrew officiating. Burial will follow at the Walker-Garnett Cemetery in...

Dana S. Davis

Dana S. Davis

Nov 1, 2023

Dana S. Davis, age 52, a resident of Haywood County, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023.  Funeral Services to honor Dana will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Rowdy Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation for family and friends will be on Wednesday Evening,...

Earnestine Eason

Earnestine Eason

Nov 1, 2023

Earnestine Eason, 84, of Brownsville, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at her beloved home on Key Corner.   Funeral Services will be held on Monday, November 6, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Ron Davis officiating.  Burial will follow at Robertson Cemetery in Bells, TN. Visitation for...

Charley Wayne Tindle, Sr.

Charley Wayne Tindle, Sr.

Oct 28, 2023

Charley Wayne Tindle, Sr., age 85, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN with Dr. Fred Campbell officiating. Burial will follow at...

Bonnie Graves

Bonnie Graves

Oct 27, 2023

Bonnie Faye Graves, age 83, departed this life on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Memorial Services for Bonnie will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Kenton Church of God, 511 W. College St. in Kenton, TN. Bro. Dennis Cleek will officiate the service. Friends and loved...

Vicky Campbell

Vicky Campbell

Oct 24, 2023

Vicky Darlene Campbell, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was a resident of Ripley, TN.  A Memorial Get Together will be held on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the Ripley City Park, 200 Mary Roberts Drive, in Ripley, TN. Family and friends...

Roy Glenn Morris

Roy Glenn Morris

Oct 22, 2023

Roy Glenn Morris, age 64, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 22, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was a resident of Alamo, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. David Brinkley officiating. Burial will follow at the...

Robert Milton Speer

Robert Milton Speer

Oct 18, 2023

 

Robert Milton Speer, age 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Trenton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mr. Speer was an accomplished baseball player and coach, he was a scratch golfer, and loved to watch his children and grandchildren compete in the sport of their...

Steve Nathaniel Isom

Steve Nathaniel Isom

Oct 18, 2023

 

Steve Nathaniel Isom, Age 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mr. Steve was born in Covington, TN, on November 22, 1955, to the late William Bradley “Buddy” Isom and Jane Farrow Roberts Isom. Mr. Steve was baptized into...

Minnie K Johnson

Minnie K Johnson

Oct 13, 2023

Minnie Kate Johnson, age 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Friday, October 13, 2023, at the Signature Health Care Center of Ridgely, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Bro Jeff Horton officiating.  Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial...

Debra Joy Deaton

Debra Joy Deaton

Oct 13, 2023

 

Debra Joy Deaton, age 56, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 13, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Friendship, TN.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mrs. Debbie was born in Dyersburg, TN on November 7, 1966.  She was a member of the Maury City Church of God and a...

Evelyn Louise Casteele

Evelyn Louise Casteele

Oct 9, 2023

 

Evelyn Louise Casteele, age 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at her home in Brownsville, TN. 

Mrs. Casteele was born in Sharon, WV on April 19, 1932, to the late Charles Edward Lackey and Lola Welch Lackey.  She was a devoted homemaker and loving mother. She will be greatly missed by all.  She was also preceded...

Lillie Pearl Hayes

Lillie Pearl Hayes

Oct 8, 2023

 

Lillie Pearl Campbell Hayes, age 95, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by her loving family at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Bells, TN.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Bro. Billy Campbell officiating.  Burial to follow in the...

Thomas "Tom" Lee Thornton

Thomas "Tom" Lee Thornton

Oct 7, 2023

Thomas “Tom” Lee Thornton, 77, passed away peacefully at the Sugar Creek Senior Living Community in Brownsville, TN on October 7, 2023.   Tom will be remembered as a lover of history and, in particular, the family history of the Taylors of Tabernacle. His knowledge of this history, much of which only he knew, was extensive and will be greatly...

Pamela Renea Taylor

Pamela Renea Taylor

Oct 3, 2023

 

Pamela Renea Taylor, age 58, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mrs. Taylor was born in Dyersburg, TN on February 11, 1965, to the late J.B. Hilliard and Maxine Harrington Hilliard.  She was a devoted wife and a hard...

Timmy Joe Burns

Timmy Joe Burns

Oct 2, 2023

 

Timmy Joe Burns, age 45, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 2, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

Mr. Timmy was born on September 10, 1978, in Brownsville, TN.  Timmy loved his family, and he enjoyed football and watching wrestling.  Timmy dedicated his life to caring...

Deborah Elaine Maddox

Deborah Elaine Maddox

Oct 1, 2023

 

Deborah Elaine Maddox, age 70, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Pastor Marcie Hodge Hendricks and Bro. Barry Scott officiating.  Burial to follow in the Hollywood Cemetery of Jackson,...