Obituaries

Obituaries

Vernell Warren Colvett

Vernell Warren Colvett

May 23, 2019

Vernell Warren Colvett, age 75, retired business owner, passed in peace on Thursday, May 23, 2019.  Best known in the community as the owner of Vernell’s on Hwy 70 in Brownsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dan G and Hazel Warren and her siblings: Virginia, Dan Jr, TJ and Opal.  Feeling the loss are her two daughters:...

Kenneth Rae Buie

Kenneth Rae Buie

May 23, 2019

Mr. Kenneth R.  Buie, age 53, passed away on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at his home in Whiteville, TN.  His Memorial Service will be conducted on Sunday, May 26, 2019, at 2:00 PM at Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with visitation beginning at 1:00 PM at the funeral home.  Kenneth R. Buie was born in Norfolk, VA,...

Marceline M. Jacocks

Marceline M. Jacocks

May 22, 2019

Mrs. Marceline M. Jacocks, age 89, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2019 in the Sugar Creek Retirement Center in Brownsville, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, May 25, 2019, at 11:00 AM in the Bellevue Cemetery in Bells, TN with the Rev. Sammy Tillman officiating. Serving as pallbearers are Rus Hubbard, Shane Hubbard, Ryan Jacocks, Mitch Ammons, Danny...

James Edward Howell

James Edward Howell

May 20, 2019

James Edward Howell age 92, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. Donald Copeland officiating.  Burial to follow in the Walnut Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for the Howell...

Dessie May Haywood

Dessie May Haywood

May 18, 2019

Mrs. Dessie May Leek Haywood, age 69, passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her home in Brownsville, TN.  Visitation for Mrs. Haywood will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at 11 AM at the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be conducted Thursday, May 23, 2019...

Ida Faye Heglar

Ida Faye Heglar

May 18, 2019

Surrounded by her loving family, Ida Faye Heglar passed away on May 18, 2019. Ida Faye was born in Jackson, TN on October 9, 1937 to William Ray and Essie Mae (Crider) White. The youngest of three children, she spent most of her childhood in Humboldt, TN and fondly talked about her memories of growing up on Mitchell Street. She...

Sandra Jane Watson-Posey

Sandra Jane Watson-Posey

May 18, 2019

Sandra was a travel agent manager for over 38 years in the Memphis area. Mrs. Posey was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Gladie Robison Watson. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Robert Posey, Memphis, TN, three sisters: Linda Pratt, (Charles), Gale Scott (Phil) both of Brownsville, TN, Tammie Maw (Andy) Collierville, TN, two nieces, Amy...

Mary Elizabeth Williams

Mary Elizabeth Williams

May 15, 2019

Mary Elizabeth Gayden Williams age 64 of Stanton, TN passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at her home.  Funeral Services will be conducted on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of the Greenleaf Community Church of Stanton, TN with Pastor L.C. McBride officiating.  Burial to follow in the Scrubb Oaks Cemetery in Tipton County, TN.

She...

Mary Joyce Davidson

Mary Joyce Davidson

May 14, 2019

Mary Joyce Davidson age 90, of Jackson, TN passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Mr. James Lewis Davidson; two brothers:  Charles Lennon and Williams Lennon; and one sister:  Doris Reagan.

Mrs. Davidson is...

Scott Richard  Parker

Scott Richard Parker

May 8, 2019

Scott Richard Parker, age 51 passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at his residence in Bells, TN.  Funeral services for Mr. Parker will be conducted on Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Rev. Richard Dickerson officiating. Burial to follow in the Belleview Cemetery.  A visitation for the Parker family...

Edna Haynes Watridge

Edna Haynes Watridge

May 5, 2019

Mrs. Edna Haynes Watridge, age 99, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 in the Huntingdon Health and Rehab Center in Huntingdon, TN. Graveside Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 2 PM in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. She was preceded in death by her husband, Haywood Watridge, her parents, Issac Luther and...

Mary Lou Catlett

Mary Lou Catlett

May 4, 2019

.Mrs. Mary Lou Tippett Catlett, age 89, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.  Her funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at 1 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow at Brownsville Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 11 AM to...

David  McNally

David McNally

May 4, 2019

Mr. David Phillip McNally, age 80 passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at his home in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 2 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home Chapel. A visitation will be Saturday, May 11, 2019, 1 PM to 2 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. David...

Roger Dell Harrell

Roger Dell Harrell

May 2, 2019

Roger's Obituary Roger Dell Harrell, age 67 passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, May 6, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Bells Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Glidewell officiating. Burial to follow in the Oakview Memorial Park. A visitation for the Harrell family will be...

Barbara Mae Mason

Barbara Mae Mason

Apr 30, 2019

Mrs. Barbara Mae Mason age 85, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a brief illness. She was born January 17, 1934 to the late W.S. (Bud) and Ollie Mae Cline of Batesville, MS. Mrs. Mason was a homemaker and retired from the Haywood County Property Assessor’s office, where she was fondly known...

Larry Wayne Rains

Larry Wayne Rains

Apr 27, 2019

Mr. Larry Wayne Rains, age 73 passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  His Funeral Service will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2019, at 10 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2019, 5 PM to 7...

Dennis Franklin Smith

Dennis Franklin Smith

Apr 26, 2019

Dennis' Obituary Mr. Dennis Franklin Smith age 67, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019 at his residence in Bells, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike Glidewell officiating. Burial to follow in the Gadsden United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation for...

Larry Wendall Flemons

Larry Wendall Flemons

Apr 25, 2019

Larry's Obituary Mr. Larry Wendall Flemons age 71, passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 12 P.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home. Burial to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 2,...

Helen Shaw

Helen Shaw

Apr 23, 2019

Mrs. Helen Jane Whitehurst Shaw, aged 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Jackson-Madison County Hospital.  Visitation for Mrs. Shaw will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church with funeral services to follow at 1 PM.   Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery.  Mrs. Shaw was a...

Caroline  Boone

Caroline Boone

Apr 13, 2019

Caroline Virginia Jacocks Boone, age 80, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in the Bells Nursing Home. Her Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at 12:00 PM in the Chestnut Grove Cemetery. Burial will follow. A visitation will be conducted Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 11 AM to 11:45 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home....