Obituaries
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Ernest Preston Droke
Sep 7, 2021
Ernest Preston Droke, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at his home in Pinson, TN. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Mr. Preston was born on February 14, 1932, to the late Samuel Aubrey Droke and Jesse P. Robinson Droke. He worked for 32...
Maria Mercedes Aguilar
Sep 6, 2021
Maria Mercedes Aguilar, age 59, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Father Jonathan Perez officiating. Mrs. Maria was born on April 3, 1962, in Cheran, Michoacan to Everardo Lemus Aguilar...
Betty Pittman Williams
Sep 5, 2021
Betty Jean Pittman Williams, 86, passed into the glory of eternal life on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Baptist East, Memphis, Tennessee, after a courageous battle against COVID-19. Born October 7, 1934, in Brownsville, Tennessee to the late Macon and Thelma (nee Carlton) Pittman. The family soon moved to Memphis, where she grew up, graduating from Tech High in 1952....
Donna King Leek
Sep 4, 2021
Donna King Leek, age 65, passed away at her residence in Brownsville, TN, on Saturday, September 4, 2021. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Bolivar, TN, at 5:00 PM. Donna was born on August 25, 1956, in Hardeman County to John and Annie Vandiver King. She was self-employed...
Cindy Rickard
Sep 3, 2021
Cindy Rickard, age 65, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 3, 2021, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. J.P. Barden officiating. Her burial will follow at the Covington Memorial Gardens in Tipton County. Visitation...
Sylvia Marie Hart
Sep 3, 2021
Sylvia Marie Hart, age 67, passed away Friday, September 3, 2021, in the Alamo Healthcare & Rehab Center in Alamo, TN. Her Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Jeffrey Horton officiating. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation...
Harold Rogers, Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Harold Rogers, Jr., age 33, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021, at Regional One Health in Memphis, TN. Graveside Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 11:00 A.M., at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Hershel Weaver officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Knights of Pythias Cemetery. Harold was born on...
Dessie Pat Rains
Sep 3, 2021
On Friday, September 3, 2021, Dessie Octavia (Morris) Rains, known as Pat or Patsy to her family and friends, joined her beloved husband Larry in eternal rest on the 38th anniversary of their wedding day. She passed away peacefully at her home with loved ones by her side. She was one of 8 siblings, and is preceded in death by...
Dana Michelle Cates
Aug 31, 2021
Dana Michelle Cates, age 46, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS. She was a resident of Pontotoc, Mississippi. She was born on October 19, 1974, in Brownsville, TN. She is survived by her father, Lynn Cates (Sandy) of Jackson, TN and two brothers, Robby Cates (Lindsey) of Bells, TN and Kevin...
Timmy Green
Aug 31, 2021
Timmy Dwain Green, age 48, of Ripley, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at the Lauderdale Community Hospital. Memorial Services for Mr. Green will be held on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Richard Dickerson officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist...
Ruth Avery Glidewell
Aug 30, 2021
Ruth Avery Glidewell, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 30, 2021, at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at 3:00 PM at the Westside Church of Christ in Brownsville, TN. The family will be receiving friends at Visitation on Thursday, September 2, 2021, from 12:30 PM...
Scott Patrick English
Aug 23, 2021
Scott Patrick English, age 40, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Brownsville, TN, with Rev. Sammy Tillman officiating. Scott was born on February 1, 1981, in Jackson, TN and grew...
Carolyn Prince Jackson
Aug 23, 2021
Carolyn Prince Jackson, age 83, was called to her eternal home in heaven, by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 23, 2021. Carolyn’s Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at 11 AM in the Allen Baptist Church Sanctuary. Burial will follow in Allen Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be conducted Wednesday, August...
Betty Carol Laman Pigue
Aug 23, 2021
Betty Carol Laman Pigue, age 73, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021, at the Henry County Medical Center of Paris, TN. Graveside Services will be conducted on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at the Oakview Memorial Park with Bro. Chris Rigby officiating. Burial to follow in the Oakview Memorial Park. Mrs. Betty was born on April 10,...
Donald Lee Lewis
Aug 20, 2021
Donald Lee Lewis, age 55, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home Chapel in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Ron Davidson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Brownsville Memorial Garden Mausoleum. A Visitation...
Donald Lewis Detty
Aug 20, 2021
Donald Lewis Detty, age 64, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A Graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at the Ararat Cemetery. Mr. Detty was born in Chillicothe, OH on October 1, 1956, to the late Mr. Benjamin Ashmore and surviving Mrs. Anabelle Leona Hubbard...
Martha Lanier Nowell
Aug 20, 2021
Martha Ann Lanier Nowell, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021. A Graveside Service will be conducted on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 10:00 AM in Trinity Cemetery with Rev. Sammy Tillman officiating. Burial will follow in Trinity UMC Cemetery in the Nutbush Community. Martha attended Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and graduated from Union University in...
Frank Anderson
Aug 19, 2021
Frank John Anderson, age 92, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at AHC Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. A graveside service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at 2 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Lonnie Robinson, officiating. Frank was born on January 26, 1929, in Dresden, TN....
Caleb Foster Glidewell
Aug 17, 2021
Caleb Foster Glidewell, age 26, passed away on August 17, 2021, in Bowling Green, KY. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM at Westside Church of Christ in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Larry Sweeney officiating. Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens in Brownsville, TN. Visitation for Caleb will be held on Tuesday, August...
Carolyn Barlow Hicks
Aug 17, 2021
Carolyn Barlow Hicks, age 78, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. A Private Family Memorial Service will be conducted at a later date. Carolyn loved to spend time with family, children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, they brought her such great joy. She enjoyed trying new recipes, dancing, gardening and beautiful flowers. Carolyn is survived by her...
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