Obituaries

Dec 1, 2019

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Robert Lynn Kerr, age 87 passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at his home in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Monday, December 2, 2019 in the Cypress Cemetery, Bells, TN.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Spraggins Kerr, one son, David Keith Kerr, his parents, Robert Floyd and Kate Marion Booth...

Nov 29, 2019

Becky Lynn Norris, age 57 passed away Friday, November 29, 2019 at her home. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the Brownsville Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M., Wednesday, December 4, 2019 in the Brownsville Funeral Home.

Becky was a...

Nov 29, 2019

Linda Darnaby Maddox, age 70, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2019 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Funeral Services for Mrs. Maddox will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home.  Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Brownsville, TN.  Visitation will be held on Tuesday,...

Nov 28, 2019

Bro. Claudie Hammers, age 89, passed away at his home on Thursday, November 28, 2019 in Whiteville, TN.  Funeral Services will be held on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the Harmony Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie Little and Bro. Grover Westover officiating. Burial will follow at the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday,...

Nov 27, 2019

Bobby Lee Leek, age 70, passed away peacefully on November 27, 2019. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Leek will be conducted on Saturday, July 31, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. William Harrell officiating. The inurnment will follow at the Gadsden Cemetery. Mr. Leek was born in Bells,...

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Frances Louise Campbell Martin, age 86 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. Her Celebration of Life Service with be conducted Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 1 PM in the Christ Church of Brownsville. with her son, Bro. Eddie Martin and grandson, Bro. Johnny Wayne Watson officiating. Burial will follow...

Nov 26, 2019

James Hart Carvin, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at AHC Crestview in Brownsville, TN.    Memorial Services for Mr. Carvin will be held at Lea & Simmons Funeral Chapel on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Richard Dickerson officiating.   Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 1, 2019, from 1 - 2 PM at...

Nov 24, 2019

Terry H. Kuykendall age 75, passed away peacefully at his home on November 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on December 30, 1943 in London, England to the late Harvey Kuykendall and Barbara Heath Kuykendall Bond.  Terry worked for many years as a teacher, Madison County Commissioner and bail bonds man for Lewis Bail Bond. 

Terry is survived...

Nov 19, 2019

James Buford “Jim” Hill, Jr, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2019.  He is survived by his daughter Lina L. Hill of Jackson, TN, as well as several nephews, nieces and cousins.   He was preceded in death by his wife Genie Hill, his parents, James Buford Hill, Sr. and Alice Webb Hill, one son, James B. Hill, III.

James...

Nov 18, 2019

Mr. Willie Mack Shaw, 82, passed away Monday, November 18, 2019 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. His Funeral Service will be conducted Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 1:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Union Mercer Cemetery. A visitation will be held Saturday, November 23, 2019, 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM in the...

Nov 14, 2019

Teresa Diane Williams age 64, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Ms. Williams will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2019 at 2:30 PM in the Chapel of the Allen Baptist Church, Brownsville, TN with Bro. Phil Lovelace officiating. Teresa was homemaker and loved...

Nov 14, 2019

Jesse James Stanley age 86, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Bro. Randy Kellough officiating. A visitation for the Stanley family will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019 at...

Nov 12, 2019

Nov 12, 2019

Connie June Plumley Gilmore age 72, of Alamo, TN passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born on March 21, 1947 in Hinton West Virginia to the late Dempsey and Rachael Leona Mae Bragg Plumley. She was a member of the Maury City Church of God and worked for many years as...

Nov 11, 2019

James Anthony “Tony” Key age 54, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Mr. Key was born on September 15, 1965 in Hartselle, AL to the late Mr. Gene Key and to Mrs. Martha Lane Garrett Baker of Frog Jump, TN.  He was a graduate of the Maury City High School of 1983.  Tony...

Nov 11, 2019

Ronald E. Clayton, age 87, passed away at his residence in Brownsville, TN on Monday, November 11, 2019.  Funeral Services for Mr. Clayton will be conducted on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Craig Clayton officiating.  Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens.  Visitation for Mr. Clayton...

Nov 9, 2019

Nov 6, 2019

Mary Ruth Vaughn, age 76, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. A   graveside funeral service will be conducted Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 12:00 PM, in the Poplar Grove Cemetery in Henning, Tennessee with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating.

Mrs. Vaughan is survived by a son, Sammy Vaughn, Jr. (Heather) of Brownsville, TN., a daughter, Carolyn...

Nov 2, 2019

Lillie Ethel Morris Bazzell, age 87, passed away at her residence in Memphis, TN on Saturday, November 2, 2019.  Funeral Services for Mrs. Bazzell will be conducted on Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Richard Dickerson officiating.  Burial will follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens.  Visitation for Mrs. Bazzell...