Obituaries
Obituaries
Fred Davis Hinsley
Sep 28, 2024
Fred Davis Hinsley, age 94, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2024 in the Jackson Madison County Hospital following a short illness. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 5, at Brownsville Funeral Home located at 107 South Lafayette Avenue in Brownsville, Tenn. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 2:30 P.M. The funeral service will begin at 2:30 P.M. with...
Samantha Ann Gray
Sep 27, 2024
Samantha Ann GraySunrise: December 31, 1977Sunset: September 27, 2024
Samantha Ann Gray, age 46, departed this life on Friday, September 27, 2024, at her residence in Brownsville, TN. A Memorial Visitation to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN.
Samantha was born...
Beuna Alice Watson
Sep 27, 2024
Beuna Alice Stephens Watson was born on Sunday, January 4, 1931, as the eldest child of Donald and Bessie Stephens of the Gum Flat community in Crockett County, Tennessee. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 27, 2024. Alice, or “Dunnie” as she was nicknamed by her father, and as so many of her family...
Michael Joseph Barajas, Sr.
Sep 24, 2024
Michael Joseph Barajas passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. Funeral Services will be conducted on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Brownsville Funeral Home, with Father Gerald Azike officiating. Burial to follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery of Trenton, TN. A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at the Brownsville...
Pamela Rainey Walker
Sep 23, 2024
Pamela Rainey Walker, age 62, a resident of Medina, TN, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Christian Care Center of Medina. Funeral Services to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, September 26, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Tommy Manley officiating. Burial will follow at...
David Neal Keltner
Sep 21, 2024
David Neal Keltner, age 86, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at 10:30 A.M. in the Chapel of the Bells Funeral Home, with Bro. Shey Lovelace officiating. Burial to follow at Providence United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be held on...
Jim Graves
Sep 17, 2024
Jim Graves, age 64, a resident of Ripley, TN, passed away peacefully, on September 17, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. The Graves family is honoring his wishes for cremation.
Jim was born on July 2, 1960, to Sue Dauterman Young in Tiffin, OH. He worked as a Correction Officer in the Federal Prison System. He...
James (Jim) Powell
Sep 16, 2024
James “Jim” Powell, age 74, departed this life on September 16, 2024, in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11:00 AM, at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with Bro. Lonnie Robinson officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from...
Shirley J. Sellari
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Shirley June Sellari, age 94, of Brownsville Tennessee, passed away the morning of Thursday, September 12th, 2024, at the Brownsville Hospital, in Brownsville, Tennessee.
Known by many as “Miss Shirley”, Shirley Sellari was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Frady and the late Dealy Tims Frady. She was born in Auvergne Arkansas near Newport on July 1st, 1930, and...
Lyde Dancy Miller
Sep 12, 2024
Lyde Dancy Miller, age 91, a resident of Atoka, TN, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, surrounded by her family, friends and her beloved pet, Cricket. Graveside Funeral Services will be held on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 1:00 PM at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN with Rev. Parker Richardson officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation...
Jean Austin
Sep 11, 2024
Martha Jean Austin gracefully and peacefully left this world on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. She was surrounded by her loving family who loved her deeply. Funeral Services will be on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 12:00 Noon at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN, with Bro. Bob Connerley officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery. Visitation...
Joshua Horne
Sep 11, 2024
Joshua Horne, age 36, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at his home in Dyersburg, TN, surrounded by his loving family. All services are under the direction of the Bells Funeral Home.
Josh was born in Dyersburg, TN, on April 8, 1988. He graduated in 2019 from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology with a degree in Industrial Maintenance...
Judy Sims Tripp
Sep 6, 2024
Judy Sims Tripp, age 67, a resident of Brownsville, TN, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Brownsville, TN, with Rev. Sammy Tillman officiating. Burial will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery in Brownsville, TN. Visitation...
Diane Evans
Sep 2, 2024
Surrounded by her family’s love, Diane Evans returned to her Creator on September 2, 2024, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 88. Diane lived fully and joyfully. She shared 56 years of marriage with her beloved DeeWitt, raised three children and proudly watched them raise their own.Diane enjoyed a music career that spanned almost 50 years. She shared her...
Deborah McLemore Pappas
Aug 31, 2024
Deborah McLemore Pappas, age 68, departed this life on August 31, 2024, at the Lauderdale Community Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1956, in Lauderdale County and was a long-time resident of Ripley, TN. She worked in the Medicare Billing Department of the Baptist Hospital of Lauderdale. She loved her family and her son dearly. He enjoyed spending time...
James Timothy Rodgers
Aug 31, 2024
James Timothy Rodgers, age 76, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:30 P.M. in the Chapel of the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home, with Mr. Albert Campbell officiating. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at the Lea...
Aileen Qualls Burns
Aug 30, 2024
*All Services for Aileen Qualls Burns will be at ourBrownsville Funeral Home location107 S. Lafayette Ave, Brownsville, TN
Aileen Qualls Burns, age 88, a resident of Brownsville, TN, departed this life on Friday, August 30, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 2:00 PM at the Brownsville Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Moore and Bro. Lonnie Robinson...
Angela Diane Nolasco-Wright
Aug 25, 2024
Angela Diane Nolasco-Wright, age 49, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. The Wright Family is honoring her wishes for cremation. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Mt Carmel Methodist Church, Jackson, Tennessee 38305 with a reception to follow. Angela was born in Waco,...
Robert Leonard Duarte
Aug 25, 2024
The family of Robert Leonard Duarte of Harwich, MA is saddened to announce his passing on August 25, 2024. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was born on June 29, 1940, to the late William S. Duarte, Sr., and Emma (Pierce) Duarte in Dighton, MA.
He worked for the Teknor Apex Company for 38 years as a Production...
Carol Glover Bruce
Aug 22, 2024
Carol Glover Bruce, age 95, a resident of Byhalia, MS, departed this life on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home in Brownsville, TN with Bro. Alan McCall officiating. Entombment will follow at the Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation for family and friends...
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