Obituaries
Obituaries
Joyce Ann Adams
Feb 11, 2024
Joyce (Joie) Ann Adams, age 68, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at her residence in Whiteville, TN. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at Spring Hill Cemetery with Bro. Kevin Treadway officiating. A time of visitation for family and friends will be on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 9:30 AM – 10:30...
Gary Lynn Tramel
Feb 11, 2024
Gary Lynn Tramel, age 62, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed into eternal rest on February 11, 2024. Born to this world on September 17, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was a loving father and grandfather, a true patriarch who cherished the bonds of family above all.
He is survived by his life companion, Chris Vandiver, his brother, William Tramel Jr., and his...
James Edward Oswald
Feb 9, 2024
James Edward Oswald, age 81, of Brownsville, TN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 9, 2024, at his home with his loving wife of 58 years and his daughter at his bedside. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Kevin Mercer officiating....
Kasey Hill Moore
Feb 6, 2024
Kasey Alexis Hill Moore born November 9, 1973, age 50, passed away early Tuesday morning, February 6, 2024, after a brief bout with cancer. She was in hospice care at Jackson - Madison County General Hospital, Jackson, TN. She was surrounded with love from her family and friends and is at peace with the Lord.
A Memorial Celebration of her life will...
Darlene Mae Reeder
Feb 6, 2024
Darlene Mae Reeder, age 83, a resident of Sugar Creek Senior Living in Brownsville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. The family has honored her wishes for cremation.
Darlene Reeder was born on May 6, 1940, to George and Lillian Wolford in Derry Township, PA. She was a graduate of Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, Nebraska where she met...
Andrew Glenn Hodge
Feb 6, 2024
Andrew Glenn Hodge, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, in Haywood County. A Memorial Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.
Andrew was born on March 28, 2000, to Lonnie R. Hodge, II and Penny Milton in...
Rickey Dale Marbry
Feb 3, 2024
Rickey Dale Marbry, age 42, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the Brownsville Funeral Home from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Mr. Marbry was born in Brownsville, TN on January 10, 1982, to the late Rickey Lynn Marbry and Sandra Kay Bolden. He was a...
Betty Mackey
Feb 3, 2024
Betty Mackey, age 80, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mrs. Betty was born in Dyer County, TN on July 27, 1943, to the late Robert Hendrix and Margaret Hazel Adamson Hendrix. She worked as a store clerk for Mr. Tony...
Jeffery Daniel Maness, Sr.
Feb 3, 2024
Jeffery Daniel Maness Sr., age 65, passed away on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Rev. Scott Arnold and Rev. Roger Smith officiating. Burial to follow in the Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery....
Leonard Ray Beshires
Feb 1, 2024
Leonard Ray Beshires, age 59, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was a resident of Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Randy...
Donald (Don) Keith Coats
Jan 31, 2024
Donald (Don) Keith Coats, age 68, departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, at his residence in Whiteville, TN. Don was born on September 13, 1955, in Memphis, TN to James Wallace Coats and Betty Jewel Elder Richter. He worked as a Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Professional.
Don loved riding his motorcycle and taking long cross-country road trips with friends. He was...
Bret Maverick Watson
Jan 31, 2024
Bret Maverick Watson, age 45, devoted son, father, and brother, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Bret was born on December 22, 1978, in Bolivar, TN to Albert Ray Watson and Bonnie Ann McCloud Chilcutt. He was a resident of Hillville, TN.
Bret loved life and living it to the fullest. He...
James Ross Johnson
Jan 30, 2024
James Ross Johnson, age 60, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at the Haywood Community Hospital. James was born on November 11, 1963, in Selmer, TN to Ross Alton Johnson and Betty Ann Gray Johnson.
James loved big trucks and old cars. He retired as a truck driver. He loved riding the back roads...
Millie Whitson Workman
Jan 29, 2024
With heavy hearts, we mourn the sudden passing of Millicent "Millie" Whitson Workman, who departed from this world on January 29, 2024, at her home in Plano, TX. Millie was not just a beloved figure but an inspirational force in the realms of risk management and insurance, leaving an indelible mark on the lives she touched.
Millie was born on March...
David Allen Burk
Jan 27, 2024
David Allen Burk, age 30, a resident of Monette, AR, formerly of Stanton, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, from 1:00 PM – 2:00...
Geraldine Fuller
Jan 25, 2024
Geraldine Louise Fuller, age 83, a resident of Demark, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Randy Kellough officiating. Burial will follow at the Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 6,...
Devoni Huffman
Jan 25, 2024
Devoni Marie Hammons Huffman, age, 55, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the Haywood County Community Hospital in Brownsville, TN. Devoni was a resident of Lena, MS.
Devoni was born on October 7, 1968, in Burbank, CA, to Don Hammons and Sherri Gotti Sealand. She had retired as a heavy equipment operator....
Robert Hilton Jefferies
Jan 25, 2024
Robert Hilton Jefferies, age 93, passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2024, at his home in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home with Robert Jefferies, Jr. officiating. Burial to follow in the Historic Oakwood Cemetery of Brownsville, TN with Full Military Honors....
Patsy Ann Duncan Kelly
Jan 24, 2024
Patsy Ann Duncan Kelly, age 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Memorial Services will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Jeff Kelly officiating. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 1:00 PM –...
Ronnie Earl Thomas
Jan 22, 2024
Ronnie Earl Thomas, age 73, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024. Graveside Services will be conducted at the Providence Cemetery on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 11:30 AM with Bro. Richard Dickerson officiating. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024, from 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral...
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