Obituaries
Obituaries
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...
Stanley Roy Borntrager
Apr 2, 2023
Stanley Roy Borntrager, 70, of Jackson, TN, peacefully went to be with hisLord on April 2, 2023 after a three-week bout with cancer. Stan was bornon February 23, 1953 to Lee Andy Borntrager and Marie Maxine Kauffman-Borntrager and grew up in Shipshewana, IN. He was preceded in death byhis parents and surviving him are his sister Sharon Marie Borntrager andbrother...
Ann Lytle
Apr 1, 2023
Margaret Ann Lytle, age 78, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on April 1, 2023. A Memorial Service for Mrs. Lytle will be held on Thursday, April 6, 2023, at 5:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Phil Lovelace and Bro. Shey Lovelace officiating. Mrs. Lytle was born on August 9, 1944,...
Rosa Holcomb
Mar 29, 2023
Rosa Elizabeth Jones Holcomb, age 92, passed away at her residence in Brownsville, TN on March 29, 2023. Services will be held at The Mausoleum at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 3:00 PM with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. A visitation will be held from 2:00 PM until the hour of service.
Rosa was born on...
Carolyn Perry Kidd
Mar 26, 2023
Carolyn Perry Kidd, age 66, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Stanton Cemetery, with Bro. Eddie Martin, officiating.
Carolyn was born on December 11, 1956, in Dancyville, TN to Mr. Billy Roe Perry, Sr. and Peggy Tinsley...
Renee Markle
Mar 25, 2023
Charity Renee Markle, age 50, passed away, after a brief illness, on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare in Dyersburg, TN. Memorial Services for Renee will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. A visitation will be held on...
Melissa Shamburger Horton
Mar 18, 2023
Melissa Shamburger Horton, age 43, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Shelby County. Melissa was born on April 9, 1979, in Tyler, TX to her parents, Jack and Lynette Shamburger. She grew up in Brownsville, TN and graduated from Haywood High School. She was a resident of Somerville, TN where she was a homemaker. She loved her children,...
Maggie Sue Potter
Mar 18, 2023
Maggie Sue Potter, age 84, passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at the Jackson Madison-County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Rev. Chris Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be...
Betty Nelle Veazey
Mar 16, 2023
Betty Nelle Parker Veazey, age 80, passed away at her residence in Milan, TN, on March 16, 2023.
Betty was born in Brownsville, TN on November 18, 1942, to Thomas and Collis Baggs Parker. She will be missed dearly by her family and loved ones. Ms. Betty is survived by a son, Thomas Dale Veazey (Connie); and two daughters, Daphne...
Ernesto Nieves
Mar 13, 2023
Ernesto Nieves, age 71, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 13, 2023, at the West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Campus. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, April 22, 2022 at Ministerio De Reconcilicion,1456 East Main Street, Brownsville, TN 38012 beginning at 11:00 A.M.
Mr. Ernesto was born on April 22, 1951, in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to...
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