Obituaries

Sep 16, 2019

Mildred Leone Richardson age 78, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born in Brownsville, TN on June 28, 1941 and worked for Wells Lamont Inc. for many years.  She loved working puzzles and enjoyed watching “The Golden Girls” and “The Lone Ranger”.  Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, September...

Sep 12, 2019

Betty Sue (Austin) Norris age 56, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1963 in Brownsville, TN to the late Mr. O. B. Austin and Mrs. Nell (Taylor) Austin. She was known for her many years of working on the Norris Strawberry...

Sep 11, 2019

Sep 9, 2019

Noah Stephen Averitt, age 24 born March 24, 1995, to Steve and Kim Averitt passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2019.

Noah is preceded in death by his grandparents, Kenneth Watson and Ralph and Shirley Averitt.

Survivors include his beloved wife, Jill Castellaw Averitt, his parents, Steve and Kim Averitt, sisters, Chelsea (Tyler) Selph and Emily (Taylor) Outlaw, grandmother, Rose Watson, and...

Sep 7, 2019

Wilson McRae Powell, 79, of the Hillville Community, passed away September 7, 2019, at his Haywood County home. Visitation will be Friday, September 13, at Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Ave., Brownsville, TN from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 am, Saturday, September 14, at Whiteville United Methodist Church, 219 E. Main St., Whiteville, TN...

Sep 5, 2019

Mary Frances Millard Finch age 60, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at her residence in Alamo, TN.  Mrs. Finch was born on May 21, 1959 in Chicago, IL.  She was a member of the Crossroads Baptist Church and was a servant to all.  She was a loving caregiver her whole life and loved spending time with her grandchildren. ...

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. Bobby Al Gambill, age 71 passed away Friday, August 30, 2019 at Henderson County Community Hospital in Lexington, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 3, at 11 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be Tuesday, September 3, 2019, 10 AM to 11 AM in the...

Aug 28, 2019

Derrick Wayne Stanley of Atlanta, Georgia went to be with the Lord on August 28, 2019.  Born in Brownsville, Tennessee 50 years ago, Derrick grew up in Hendersonville then graduated from the University of Tennessee with a degree in Communications.  He led a rich, fulfilled life with many friends and his soulmate, Michael Clark.

Derrick is preceded in death by his...

Aug 20, 2019

Aug 16, 2019

Sadie Edmonds Mayfield age 80, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at the St. Francis Hospital of Memphis.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 3:00 PM at the Harmony Baptist Church of Whiteville, TN.  Burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for the Mayfield family will be held on Monday,...

Aug 15, 2019

Evelyn Castellaw Miller age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at the Bells Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 19, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. Eddie Mallonee officiating.  Burial to follow in the Holly Grove Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for...

Aug 13, 2019

Virginia Haralson Matthews, age 100, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2019 in the Crestview Healthcare Center. Virginia was born October 18, 1918 to T.B. and Clara Stewart Haralson in Haywood County. She married J.B. Matthews and they had two daughters: Dorothy Ann and Mary Jane.

Virginia along with her sister, Marie Haralson Mullen, became a licensed beautician and often helped her...

Aug 6, 2019

Aug 3, 2019

Aug 2, 2019

Nancy Claire Canada, age 61, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 2, 2019 at her home in Bells, TN.  Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Dr. Mark Howard officiating.  Burial to follow in the Belleview Cemetery.  A visitation for the Canada family will be...

Aug 1, 2019

Robert E. “DaddyBob” Garrett, age 67, passed away peacefully at his home in Friendship, TN on August 1, 2019 surrounded by his loving family.  Mr. Garrett was born in Chicago, IL on July 17, 1952 to the late Mr. Robert Francis “Jack” Garrett and Mrs. Estelle “Nuddie” Stallings Garrett.  They moved to Friendship when he was in elementary school and...

Jul 27, 2019

Mr. Tommy Lee Wilson, age 70 passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11 AM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. A visitation will be conducted Wednesday, July 31, 2019, 9 AM...

Jul 24, 2019

Jean Barnes, age 84, passed away Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital in Jackson, TN.  Her funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, July 27, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Ripley, TN with Bro. Matt Hawkins officiating.  Burial will follow at the Ripley Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday, July 26, 2019 from 5:00...

Jul 22, 2019

Marian Louise Laster Carraway passed away on Monday, July 22, in the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, Tn., at the age of 90.  She was born July 12, 1929, in Madison County and was reared and resided in Brownsville. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, at 10:00 at Brownsville Baptist Church with the funeral service following at 11:00...

Jul 19, 2019

Melanie Moses Sharp age 68, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2019 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, July 22, 2019 at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Carl White and Rad Ellington officiating.  Burial to follow in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery.  A visitation for...