Obituaries
Obituaries
James F. Byrum
Oct 15, 2017
James' Obituary Mr. James Floyd Byrum, Jr. age 73 of Alamo, passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born August 21, 1944 in Brownsville to the late James Byrum, Sr. and Mary Virginia Warf Byrum. Mr. Byrum was a retired team leader of ABB. Survivors include two daughters, Vickie Cleek and husband Bubba...
Melba Brasher Johnson
Oct 12, 2017
Melba Brasher's Obituary Mrs. Melba Louise Brasher Johnson age 87 of Lexington, formerly of Decaturville, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born December 26, 1929 to the late George William Brasher and Eloise Lacey Brasher. Mrs. Johnson was a retired teacher and member of Campground Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband...
Elizabeth Maloan
Oct 12, 2017
Elizabeth's Obituary Mrs. Elizabeth Maloan age 64 of Jackson, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Maloan will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Sharon Gallimore
Oct 11, 2017
Sharon's Obituary Mrs. Sharon Ann Gallamore age 65 of Mississippi, formerly of McNairy County, passed away in Corinth. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Gallamore will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
William Rentrop
Oct 9, 2017
Dr. William Rentrop February 4, 1925 - October 9, 2017 Dr. William Emil Rentrop age 92 of Cordova, and United States Air Force Veteran, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired Surgeon. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S....
Mildred Ferguson
Oct 9, 2017
Mildred's Obituary Mrs. Annie Mildred Jones Ferguson age 94 of Memphis, TN passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at her residence. She was born March 2, 1923 in Blue Springs, MS to the late Victor Jones and Cora Smith Jones. She was a retired bookkeeper and the last surviving charter member of Shaw’s Chapel Baptist Church. The Matriarch of...
Jere Butler
Oct 9, 2017
Jere's Obituary Mr. Jere Butler age 65 of Jackson, formerly of Alamo, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 in Jackson. Private family graveside services will be held at Cairo Cemetery. He was born October 30, 1951 to the late Elven and Margaret Butler. Mr. Butler is survived by two sisters, Diane Mrophis and Nickey Clark and husband Steve; two brothers,...
Jane Oakes Smith
Oct 6, 2017
Mrs. Jane Oakes Smith, age 79, passed away Friday, October 6, 2017 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Monday, October 9, 2017 in the Dancyville United Methodist Church Cemetery. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Smith and her parents, Terril and Jane Frechette Oakes. She is...
Linda Austin Cannon
Oct 5, 2017
Mrs. Linda Austin Cannon, age 68 passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Perry Cemetery in Fayette County. Visitation will be Monday, October 9, 2017 from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. in...
Shelvia Jean Outlaw
Oct 5, 2017
Shelvia's Obituary Mrs. Shelvia Jean Cathey Outlaw age 80 of Bells, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born May 30, 1937 in Crockett County to the late David Edward Cathey and Louise Wright Cathey. Mrs. Outlaw was a homemaker and member of Providence United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Rickey Austin
Oct 4, 2017
Rickey's Obituary Mr. Robert Rickey Austin age 60 of Stanton, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. He was born June 30, 1957 in Haywood County to the late Robert Marion Austin and Etta Mae Lashley Austin McDowell. Mr. Austin was a general supervisor at Fossett Paving Company. He was known for his smile...
June Dawson Martinez
Oct 3, 2017
June Dawson's Obituary Mrs. June Dawson Martinez age 71 of Halls, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Martinez 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
Gary Lee Edwards
Oct 1, 2017
Gary's Obituary Mr. Gary Lee Edwards, Sr. age 64 of Jackson, formerly of Bells, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2017 at his residence. He was born on January 12, 1953 in Haywood County to Faye Carolyn Nanney Edwards and the late Billy Joe Edwards. Over his career, he was in furniture sales and owned multiple furniture and mattress stores. In...
Dorothy Copeland Dougan
Oct 1, 2017
Dorothy's Obituary Mrs. Dorothy Lee Copeland Dougan, age 94, entered into Heaven on Sunday, October 1, 2017. She was born June 10, 1923, in Madison County, TN, to the late Harvey Copeland and Amy Gertrude Garey Copeland. Mrs. Dougan was a telephone operator for South Central Bell, a bookkeeper and a member of Ararat Baptist Church. In addition to her...
Shirley Martin
Sep 30, 2017
Mrs. Shirley Ann Owens Martin, age 78 passed away Sunday, September 30, 2017 at her home in Brownsville, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, October 6, 2017 in the Valley View Baptist Church in Harrisburg, AR with burial to follow in the Harrisburg Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be held Friday, October 6, 2017, 11:30 A.M....
James Alvis Sullivan
Sep 30, 2017
James' Obituary Mr. James Alvis Sullivan age 90 of Brownsville, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 in Crestview Healthcare and Rehabilitation. He was born June 25, 1927 in Haywood County to the late Cal Sullivan and Pearl Belch Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Brownsville Baptist Church, U.S. Navy Veteran, served on the Brownsville Police Department, was Haywood County...
Federico Ruiz
Sep 30, 2017
Federico's Obituary Mr. Federico Ruiz age 51 of Bells, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence. He was born February 11, 1966 in Mexico to Martina Sotelo and the late Jesus Ruiz. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Maria Ruiz; two daughters, Vianey Yuridia Wooley and husband Dillon and Jacqueline Ruiz; six brothers,...
Trae Burkeen
Sep 28, 2017
Trae's Obituary Mr. Ralph Dallas (Trae) Burkeen, III, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Private graveside services will be held at Highland Memorial Gardens. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 or www.bbfuneral.com. Read More Read Less
Thomas Ellison
Sep 28, 2017
Thomas' Obituary Mr. Thomas Ellison age 60 of Lexington, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Ellison 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
Rickey Frye
Sep 28, 2017
Rickey's Obituary Mr. Rickey Frye age 57 of Lexington, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Frye 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
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