Obituaries

Mar 21, 2018

Clinton's Obituary Mr. Clinton Allen Stewart age 51 of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at his residence. He was born September 19, 1966 in Covington, Tennessee to Carl Stewart and Margie Leach Chaney. Mr. Stewart worked in Construction. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by a stepfather, Jergan Chaney. Survivors include two daughters, Kameron Warren (Zach) of Arlington...

Mar 19, 2018

Betty Ann Smith Peyton, age 82, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2018 at “The Orchard” in Ridgeland, MS.  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in the Trinity Cemetery.  A visitation will be held Friday, March 23, 2018 at 12:00 - 2:00 P.M....

Mar 16, 2018

Judy Hardin's Obituary Mrs. Judy Hardin Ellis age 70 of Decaturville, passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 in Decatur County General Hospital in Parsons. At her request there will be no public services held. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street was in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Mar 16, 2018

Richard's Obituary Richard Lee Lusk, born in Greenville, South Carolina, on November 27, 1926, to Leroy Griffin Lusk, of Oconee, South Carolina, and Kansas Lavinia Lusk, of Tuckasegee, North Carolina, passed away on March 16, 2018 in Brownsville, Tennessee. The youngest of three children, his siblings were brother, Roy William Lusk, and sister, Mildred Parris, of Greenville, South Carolina. He...

Mar 15, 2018

Addie's Obituary Mrs. Addie Krakora age 75 of Bells, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2018 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Krakora will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Mar 15, 2018

Mr. Homer Lee Harris, Jr., age 69, passed away March 15, 2018 at his home in Jackson, TN. A Memorial Service will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2018 at 3:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. A visitation will be held Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 PM until service time at 3:00 PM in the Lea and...

Mar 14, 2018

Mrs. Jessie Cogbill English, age 78, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at her home in Brownsville, TN. Mrs. Jessie was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and she was a Registered Nurse with a BSN degree. A Memorial Service will be conducted Sunday, March 18, 2018, at 2:00 PM in Trinity United Methodist Church at Nutbush, TN. A...

Mar 13, 2018

Rev. Edward Earl Marbury, age 83 passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Zion Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, March 14, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00...

Mar 13, 2018

James David's Obituary Mr. James David Edwards, passed away suddenly Tuesday, March 14, 2018 at the age of 71. He was born December 15, 1946 to the late Margaret and James Edwards. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Glen Edwards. Mr. Edwards will forever be remembered by his loving wife, Debbie Prosser Edwards;...

Mar 13, 2018

James' Obituary Mr. James David Martin age 66 of Alamo, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in Tennova Regional Hospital in Jackson. He was born December 6, 1951 in Greenfield, Tennessee to the late James Thomas Martin and Eunice Manley Martin. Mr. Martin retired from Foam X in Milan. He was also a member of the First Baptist Church in...

Mar 12, 2018

Mrs. JoAnn Diggs, 83, passed away Monday, March 12, 2018 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. A visitation will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2018, 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the Lea and...

Mar 11, 2018

Wesley's Obituary Wesley Harrison McCall age 16 of Bells, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 11, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born on June 7, 2001 in Jackson, Tennessee to James McCall and Angela Ware Kemp. Wesley was a Sophomore at Crockett County High School and was an honorary member of the CCHS Football team. He...

Mar 10, 2018

Chris' Obituary Mr. Chris Butler age 49 of Gadsden, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 at his residence. He was born February 17, 1969 in Madison County to the late Elgie Erby Butler and Helen Elaine Carr Butler. Mr. Butler was a carpenter. Survivors include his wife Shannon Whitten Butler of Gadsden; daughter, Chasity Butler of Gadsden; son Justin Chase...

Mar 10, 2018

Charles' Obituary Mr. Charles Edward Milton age 73 of Cordova, formerly of Haywood County, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Signature Health Care in Memphis. He was born September 3, 1944 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Verlin Milton and Louise Pike Milton. Mr. Milton retired from UPS and was a Veteran of the United States Army. In addition...

Mar 10, 2018

Mar 10, 2018

Bettey Jean McBride Sanders, age 68 passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Crestview Healthcare Center in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 13, 2018 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, March 12, 2018 from 5:00 – 7:00...

Mar 8, 2018

Helen's Obituary Mrs. Helen Kathryn Faught age 94 of Brownsville, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born March 9, 1923 in Tipton County to the late Ira Douglas Smith and Ollie Murphy Smith. Mrs. Faught was retired from retail service and attended West Side Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Mar 8, 2018

James' Obituary Mr. James David Redmond age 57, passed away Thursday, March 8, 2018 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Redmond will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue is in charge of arrangements. 731-772-1551 or online at www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less

Mar 7, 2018

Cecelia A. Cook, age 68, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her parents:  John Vernon Digel II and Phyllis Davis Digel; one brother:  Michael Digel.  She is survived by two daughters:  Tami Lindsey of Fairhope, AL and Melissa Wood (Randy) of Memphis, TN; one brother:  John...

Mar 7, 2018

Patsy's Obituary Mrs. Patsy Bonifield age 74 of Bells, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her residence. She was born September 28, 1943 in Florida to the late Joans Glover and Lorine Betwell Glover. Mrs. Bonifield is survived by a son William Forrest Bonifield of Bells; two daughters, Lynn Walls and husband Keith of Darden and Nichole Bonifield of...