Obituaries
Obituaries
James Martin Brendan Scally
Apr 26, 2023
James Martin Brendan Scally, 79, of Bells, TN, originally from Albany, NY, passed away on April 26th, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents John Joseph Scally and Lillian Scally (Geoghegan) and siblings Joseph Geoghegan Richard Scally, John Michael (Jack) Scally, and Lillian Agnes (Lilly) Scally, and is survived by sister Cathleen Mary (Kit) Scally, brother Patrick William...
Bilinda Kay Baggett
Apr 26, 2023
Bilinda Kay Baggett, age 59, a resident of Ripley, TN passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Trinity Community Church of Nutbush with Bro. James Paris officiating. Burial will follow at Trinity Cemetery in the Nutbush Community. A...
Jessie Catlett Warren Howell
Apr 26, 2023
Jessie Catlett Warren Howell, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Dr. John Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation...
Katherine Laverne Forrest
Apr 25, 2023
Katherine Laverne Forrest, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Gadsden First United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mrs. Katherine was...
Mark William Rowan
Apr 24, 2023
Mark William Rowan, age 58, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Mark was born in Jackson, TN on November 8, 1964. He was part owner and operator of R&R and worked as an auto machinist. He will be greatly missed...
Franklin Smith
Apr 24, 2023
Franklin Smith, III, age 72, of Haywood County, passed away during the early hours on Monday, April 24, 2023, in Chester County, TN. He was born May 21, 1950, in Brownsville, TN to the late Albert F. Smith , Jr. “Shorty” and Norma Lee Freeman. Franklin was first elected Haywood County Mayor in August of 1986 and served his beloved...
Shirley Powell
Apr 23, 2023
Shirley Deletha Powell, age 87, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mrs. Shirley was born in Gadsden, TN, on September 29, 1935, to the late Robert Cole and Edna Lewis Cole. She was a loving homemaker, enjoyed making clothes, loved...
Geneva Ellington Littlejohn
Apr 23, 2023
Geneva Ellington Littlejohn, age 80, a resident of Stanton, TN, died peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Funeral Services for Mrs. Geneva will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel located at 107 S. Lafayette Ave. in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Adrian Knipper, Bro. Grover Westover and Bro. Brennan Kress, officiating....
James Elvis Wilson
Apr 20, 2023
James Elvis Wilson, age 68, a resident of Gates, TN, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Searcy, AR. James was born on November 24, 1954, in Humboldt, TN. He worked for the Army Corp of Engineers, where he received his pin for 45 years of service. He served for six years in the United States Army. He loved his...
Jerry Neal Cheshier
Apr 18, 2023
Jerry Neal “Butch” Cheshier, age 76, returned to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral Services with full Military Honors will be conducted on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Parrans Chapel Baptist Church, with Bro. Josh Clarke and Pastor Matt Boatwright officiating. Burial to follow...
Danny Ray Thomas
Apr 17, 2023
Danny Ray Thomas, age 71, a resident of Covington, TN, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023. Danny was born on July 21, 1951, in Jackson, TN to George and Anne Belle Thomas. He worked for FedEx. He loved his family very much and especially his beloved grandchildren. He enjoyed his dogs and fishing. SERVICE: Memorial Service for Danny Ray Thomas...
Emma Joy Chumley
Apr 16, 2023
Emma Joy Thomas Chumley, age 89, passed away at her home with her family by her side on Sunday, April 16, 2023. A Zoom online Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses, 3 Nichols Drive, Humboldt, TN beginning at 3:00 P.M. via www.lexiechumleymemorial.com, ID number 85237737337, code 12...
Judith Ann Mathis
Apr 16, 2023
Judith Ann Grimes Mathis, age 61, passed away on Sunday, April 16, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Bells Funeral Home from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM
Mrs. Judy was born in Jackson, TN on August 16, 1961, to the late David...
Ronald Travis Wilson, Jr.
Apr 13, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Travis Wilson, Jr., age 44 on Thursday, April 13, 2023. He was a beloved employee of his workplace Mueller Brass Fittings, and was known for his kindness, humor, and unwavering dedication to his family and friends. Born in Memphis, TN, on December 17, 1978, Ronald Travis Wilson, Jr. was...
Delbert Lee Johnson
Apr 11, 2023
Delbert Lee Johnson, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Laurelwood Healthcare of Jackson, TN. All services are under the direction of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson was born in Madison County, TN on December 16, 1959, to the late Aubrey Walter Johnson and Irene Alexander Johnson. He loved telling jokes and making...
John A. Hosick
Apr 7, 2023
John A. Hosick, age 76, passed away on April 7, 2023, at his home in Jackson, surrounded by his loving family. John was born June 12, 1946, in Sharon, Pennsylvania to Frank and Genevieve (Duda) Hosick. He was the eldest of five children and a 1964 graduate of Sharpsville High School. He met the love of his life and future...
Randy Lynn Hayes
Apr 6, 2023
Mr. Randy Lynn Hayes, age 52, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Monday, April 10, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, with Bro. Ralph Brown officiating. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will...
Gregory Wayne Laster
Apr 5, 2023
Gregory Wayne Laster
Sunrise: July 9, 1966
Sunset: April 5, 2023
Mr. Gregory Wayne Laster, age 56, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 5, 2023. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 15, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with the Apostle Lashondria Snipes officiating.
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Paul Monroe Mize, Sr.
Apr 5, 2023
Mr. Paul Monroe Mize, Sr., age 92, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A Graveside Service will be held for Mr. Mize on Friday, April 7, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Stanton Cemetery with Bro. Randy Kellough officiating.Paul was born on September 9, 1930, in Stanton, TN to...
Laford D George
Apr 5, 2023
Laford D. Roosevelt George, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his home in Bells, TN. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Sunday, April16, 2023 at Belleview Cemetery at 3:00 P.M.
Mr. George was born in Bells, TN, on April 20, 1944, to the...
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