Obituaries
Obituaries
Jessie Lee Austin
May 11, 2023
Jessie Lee Austin, age 63, departed this life on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at his residence. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Carl White officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Visitation for family and friends...
Pat Owens
May 9, 2023
Pat Owens, age 80, a resident of Tuscaloosa, AL and formerly of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 12 Noon at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Richard Dickerson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 13,...
Billy Wayne Carter
May 8, 2023
Billy Wayne Carter, age 76, passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Mr. Billy Wayne was born in Johnson Grove, TN on November 1, 1946, to the late Billy Carter and Pauline Freeze Carter. He proudly served as a Corporal in...
Bo Thomas Jeter
May 4, 2023
Bo Thomas was born to Zachery Jeter and Carleigh Johnson on February 8, 2023. On May 4, 2023 he passed away peacefully in his sleep. During his short time here on Earth he touched many lives and is loved deeply by his family and friends. He was the most beautiful baby boy that we had ever seen. He had eyes...
Faye Hart
Apr 30, 2023
Faye Chapman Hart, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, April 30, 2023. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Meridian Baptist Church, with Bro. Tim Bass officiating. Special Music provided by Mr. Grayson Noah Hart. Burial to follow in the Ridgecrest Cemetery. A visitation will...
James Arness Young
Apr 28, 2023
James Arness Young, Age 61, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 28, 2023, at his home in Jackson, TN. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at Oakfield Baptist Church, 3527 Old Medina Road, Oakfield, TN at 3:00 P.M.
Mr. Young was born in Steele, MO, on October 16, 1961, to the late Streety Young...
Terry Lynn Headley
Apr 28, 2023
Terry Lynn Headley, age 63, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service for Mr. Headley will be held on May 27, 2023, at 2:00 PM, at the Hutcherson Chapel Church of God in Halls, TN. He was born on February 26, 1960, in Dyersburg, TN. He worked...
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...
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