Obituaries
Obituaries
Mary Frances Trottman
May 6, 2025
Mary Frances Haynes Trottman, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at her daughter Jan's home, in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 11:00 AM, at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Hutcherson officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Methodist Church Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be...
Gloria Ann Webb
May 4, 2025
Gloria Ann Webb, age 83, passed away on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at the St. Francis Hospital of Memphis, TN after a courageous battle against cancer. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Webb will be conducted on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Bells Funeral Home. A visitation will begin on Friday,...
Wayne Russell
May 3, 2025
Wayne Russell, a beloved son and brother passed peacefully at his home on May 3, 2025, at the age of 37. Born on May 24, 1987, in Brownsville, TN, Wayne lived a life filled with passion and dedication. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, with Bro....
Thomas Dewayne Climer
May 1, 2025
Thomas Dewayne Climer, age 47, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at this home in Milan, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. James Keeton officiating. Burial to follow in the New Salem Church Cemetery of Bethel Springs, TN. A visitation will...
Michael Vaden, Jr.
May 1, 2025
“Let go and Let GOD”
Michael Vaden, Jr., age 53, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at...
Carolyn Dean Booker
Apr 30, 2025
Carolyn Dean Booker, a cherished soul and devoted family member, was born on April 18, 1942, in Humboldt, TN. After a fulfilling life marked by love and dedication, she passed away peacefully at the Christian Care Center of Medina on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM at the Lea...
Daniel Campbell
Apr 29, 2025
Daniel Campbell, age 63, passed away peacefully at his home in Ripley, TN, on April 29, 2025. Born on May 26, 1961, in Brownsville, TN, Daniel was known for his profound love for family and his ability to bring joy to those around him. Daniel enjoyed training horses and one of his greatest pastimes was singing karaoke
Throughout his life, Daniel...
Jerry Moore
Apr 29, 2025
Jerry Moore, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home in Brownsville, TN on April 29, 2025. Born on May 29, 1949, in Lexington, TN. Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 3:00 PM, at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Jon Bell officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial...
James Roy Sanders, Jr.
Apr 29, 2025
James Roy Sanders, Jr., age 74, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Sanders was born in Greenwood, S.C. on February 13, 1951, to the late James Roy Sanders, Sr. and the surviving Cleo Elizabeth Canfield Farmer of Greenwood, S.C. He proudly...
Dorothy Duncan
Apr 28, 2025
Heaven gained a sharp-tongued, big-hearted legend this week. Dorothy Autry Duncan — known to most as "Hot Dot," and known to her family as Mama, Memaw, MawMaw and occasionally "the boss" — passed peacefully on Monday, April 28th, with her daughter by her side. And in true Dorothy fashion, even her final exit was timed perfectly — no fuss, no...
Donald Eugene Jackson
Apr 24, 2025
Donald Eugene “Gene” Jackson, formerly of Vandalia, IL, died in his home in Jackson, TN on April 24, 2025. Burial will be at Griffith Cemetery in Brownstown, Ill on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 1:00 P.M.
Mr. Gene was born June 30, 1942, to the late Forrest Jackson and the late Edna Mae Lansford Jackson in Brownstown, IL. He married Kay...
Phyllis Davis Digel
Apr 23, 2025
The Magic of an Ordinary Life
Our family will have an open house Rememberance Gathering honoring the life of our mother on May 17, 2025, from 10:30 AM - 4:00 PM at the KODA Acres, 661 Jim Hardister Road, Whiteville, TN 38075.
Our Mother, Phyllis Estelle Davis Digel lived her life in beautiful West Tennessee as a true Southern woman. She often...
Gary John Dragstedt
Apr 23, 2025
A Memorial Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Baker Bros. BBQ, 215 W. Main Street in Jackson, TN.
Gary John Dragstedt, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on April 23, 2025. He is survived by his wife: Marcia Tucker; and children Robert and Jennifer Dragstedt; brother Roger Dragstedt; and sister Carol Breeser;...
Margaret Jean Kaiser
Apr 22, 2025
Margaret Jean Kaiser, age 81, passed away peacefully, on April 22, 2025, at the Haywood Post Acute, formerly known as Crestview Healthcare Center. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, May 2, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Rev. John Banks officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN. Visitation...
Demetra "Dee" Faye Pratt
Apr 22, 2025
Demetra Faye Pratt, affectionately known as "Dee," passed away peacefully at her home in Collierville, Tennessee, on April 22, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on March 2, 1950, in Alamo, Tennessee, she dedicated her life to caring for others, particularly as a Registered Dietician. A visitation for Dee will take place at Brownsville Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN,...
Jose Arizmendi, Sr.
Apr 20, 2025
Jose Jaime "Mr. Joe" Arizmendi, age 79, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2025, in Jackson, TN. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, Mr. Joe was known for his unwavering work ethic and deep love for his family.
Born on August 12, 1945, in Villaldama, Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Jose Jaime Arizmendi was the third son of Filberto Arizmendi...
John A King III
Apr 17, 2025
IN LOVING MEMORY OF John Andrew King III, age 32, passed away on April 17, 2025. Born on February 5, 1993, John was a beloved husband, father, son, and friend whose kind heart and quiet strength left a lasting impression on all who knew him. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at 3:00 P.M. at the...
Charles Lynn Cates
Apr 17, 2025
Charles Lynn Cates, age 78, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be...
Joe Vann Perry
Apr 17, 2025
The family of Joe Vann Perry is saddened to announce his passing on 04/17/2025. At the age of 78, he entered into his eternal life with Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 PM, at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Pastor Wes Selecman and Bro. Ryan Pattat officiating. Burial will follow at the...
James P. Hight
Apr 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of James Paul Hight
Facing the death of someone is one of life’s most difficult experiences. It is hard to grasp that you have had your last visit, your last conversation, your last meal, and your last holiday with your loved one. Yet, even in the darkest of moments, you can find clear signs of God’s presence and...
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