Obituaries

Obituaries

Sherry Rice Tate

Sherry Rice Tate

Jul 3, 2021

Sherry Rice Tate, age 59, passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a very short battle with cancer. A Memorial Gathering will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at the Alamo United Methodist Church Activity Center (Behind the Church) at 80 North Johnson Street, Alamo, TN 38001 from 1:00 P.M. until...

Candace Francine Williams

Candace Francine Williams

Jul 1, 2021

Candace Francine Williams, age 49, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at her residence in Bells, TN. A Private Family Graveside service will be conducted at the Oak Hill Cemetery of Gadsden, TN. Candace was born in Memphis, YN on February 28, 1972. She graduated from Crockett County High School, Class of 1990. She worked as a stylist in...

Earl  Stanley, Jr.

Earl Stanley, Jr.

Jun 30, 2021

Earl Stanley, Jr., age 94, passed away Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at the Tennessee State Veteran’s Home in Humboldt, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Brownsville Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Saturday, July 3,...

Justin  Phillips

Justin Phillips

Jun 29, 2021

Justin Phillips, age 41, passed away on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, July 5, 2021 at 1:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. David Reeves and Bro. Eddie Martin officiating. Burial will follow at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery in Stanton, TN. Visitation...

Bobbie Clair Escue

Bobbie Clair Escue

Jun 27, 2021

Bobbie Clair Crossen Escue, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services for Mrs. Escue will be conducted on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Eureka United Methodist Church with Bro. Houston Sills officiating. Burial to follow in the Forked Deer Cemetery. A visitation...

Katherine  Hooper

Katherine Hooper

Jun 26, 2021

Katherine Hooper, a lifelong resident of Brownsville, TN passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Sugar Creek Retirement Center in Brownsville. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at 11 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Wednesday,...

David  Staggs

David Staggs

Jun 26, 2021

David Gene Staggs, son and only child of James and Peggy Staggs, was born in Haywood County, TN on August 6, 1959 and departed this life on June 26, 2021, bearing his sickness and affliction with patience to the end. He professed his faith in Christ and was baptized in 1991. Those that knew David knew of his love for...

Neita  Harvey

Neita Harvey

Jun 24, 2021

Neita Harvey, age 67 passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at her home in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, June 28, 2021 at 4 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. A visitation will be Monday, June 28, 2021, 2 PM to 4 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Neita loved her family and...

Ernest  Paul Lott, Sr.

Ernest Paul Lott, Sr.

Jun 22, 2021

Ernest Paul Lott, Sr., age 96, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in AHC Crestview Healthcare. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, June 25, 2021 at 1 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Friday, June 25, 2021 in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home, 11:30...

Helen Lorene Olson

Helen Lorene Olson

Jun 22, 2021

Helen Lorene Tole Olson, age 98, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Memorial Service to Celebrate the Life of Mrs. Helen will be conducted on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Whitehall Baptist Church of Trenton, TN. Mrs. Helen was born on March 13,...

Glenda Milton Slayton

Glenda Milton Slayton

Jun 20, 2021

Glenda Ann Milton Slayton, age 74, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Donald Lance officiating. Burial will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on...

Paige L. Middleton

Paige L. Middleton

Jun 20, 2021

Paige L. Middleton, age 86, passed away Sunday, June 20, 2021, at AHC Crestview in Brownsville, TN. There will be a Memorial Visitation for Mr. Middleton on Saturday, June 26, 2021, from 2:00 – 3:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN. Paige was born on April 10, 1935. He worked as a Mower Operator for...

Alsey Austin Mann, Jr.

Alsey Austin Mann, Jr.

Jun 16, 2021

Alsey Austin Mann, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021. He was 89 years old. Funeral Services will be conducted at Tabernacle United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM with Rev. Sammy Tillman and Jay Walker officiating. Burial will follow at the Tabernacle Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Mann will be on Saturday, June 19, 2021,...

Thomas Alfred Shouse

Thomas Alfred Shouse

Jun 15, 2021

Thomas Alfred Shouse, age 62, left his earthly body on June 15th, 2021. He won his battle with cancer and has gone Home to begin his ultimate fishing trip. His smile was infectious and all that knew him loved him. Funeral Services will be held at Lea and Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at...

Jennette Maxine Leek

Jennette Maxine Leek

Jun 13, 2021

Jennette Maxine Land Leek age 76, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Leek will be conducted on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1:00 PM in the Chapel of the Church of God of Ripley, 143 Halliburton Street, Ripley, TN 38063. She was born...

Diane Hamilton Kee

Diane Hamilton Kee

Jun 13, 2021

Diane Hamilton Kee, age 58, passed away on Sunday, June 13, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. The family has honored her wishes for cremation and there are no services planned at the current time. Diane was born on January 7, 1963 in Covington, TN to Claude and Ruby Whittiemore Hamilton. She grew up in the Stanton Community and...

Jerry  Lynn  Harwell

Jerry Lynn Harwell

Jun 12, 2021

Jerry Lynn Harwell, age 68, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, in the Jackson- Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 4:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with burial to follow in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bro. Phil Lovelace and Bro....

Mary Anne Hanley

Mary Anne Hanley

Jun 10, 2021

Mary Anne Brown Hanley, age 74, passed away Thursday, June 10, 2021 in Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted on Sunday, June 13, 2021 at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. John Hayes and her grandson, Kyle Vernon officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be...

Herb Shockey

Herb Shockey

Jun 8, 2021

Mr. Herbert “Herb” Shockey, age 71, passed away surrounded by his family and loved ones on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. There will be a Memorial Service conducted Saturday, June 19, 2021 at 3 PM at his home, 803 Chestnut Grove Rd., Brownsville, TN. Herb was born on May 23, 1950 in Peoria, IL to Kenneth and Isabel Shockey. He worked...

Edward Lewis Maness, Sr.

Edward Lewis Maness, Sr.

Jun 6, 2021

Edward Lewis Maness, Sr. age 78, passed away on Sunday, June 6, 2021 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 6:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. James Paris, officiating. Visitation for Mr. Maness will be held prior to the service on Tuesday, June 8,...