Obituaries

Aug 9, 2017

Ms. Nancy Wages Herman, age 66 passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at her home in Brownsville, Tennessee. Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 2 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents: Woodrow and Mary Lorene Duck Wages, three brothers: Jerry Wages, Bob Wages, Barney Wages and...

Aug 9, 2017

Ashley's Obituary Ashley Michelle Fesmire age 25 of Bells, passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 in Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was born December 1, 1991 in Jackson to her parents, Steve and Sherry Jones Fesmire of Bells. Though for most of her life she has had health problems, she never let it get her down. Ashley will forever...

Aug 3, 2017

Newton "Buddy"'s Obituary Newton “Buddy” Daniel Stephens went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at his residence. Buddy was born in Crockett County on December 3, 1933. He grew up in the Gumflat-Midway Community. He was the son of the late Donald H. Stephens and Bessie Carter Stephens. In addition to his parents, he was...

Aug 3, 2017

Herbert's Obituary Mr. Herbert Frazier Williams age 68 of Bolivar, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Williams’ family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Mississippi. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue, Brownsville, TN is in charge of arrangements. For additional information please visit...

Aug 2, 2017

Dennis' Obituary Mr. Dennis Burgess age 79 of Jackson and United States Air Force Veteran, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017 in Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. Mr. Burgess’ family has chosen cremation and a memorial service will be held at a later date in Arkansas. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements....

Jul 28, 2017

John's Obituary Mr. John Claude Deaton age 88 of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 28, 2017 in Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt. He was born June 5, 1929 in Benton County to the late Bonnie Lee Deaton and Gladys Mary Medlin Deaton. Mr. Deaton was a retired truck driver and proudly served in the United States Army. In addition...

Jul 26, 2017

Jul 26, 2017

Jean Chandler's Obituary Mrs. Norma Jean Chandler Taylor age 83 and widow of Mr. Edward Taylor of the Holly Grove Community, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born March 5, 1934 in Dyer County to the late E.C. Chandler and Essie Wyrick Chandler. Mrs. Taylor was an LPN having retired from Spencer...

Jul 25, 2017

Robin Fulkerson January 5, 1955 - July 25, 2017 Mrs. Robin Fulkerson age 62 of Milan passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Fulkerson will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street is in charge of arrangements. For more information, please visit our website...

Jul 23, 2017

Nina's Obituary Mrs. Nina Pauline Howard Floyd age 37 of Middleton, formerly of Haywood County, passed away Sunday, July 23 at her residence. She was born October 3, 1979 in in Brownsville. She was a homemaker and loved by all who were blessed to know her as well as a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Brownsville. Nina was...

Jul 22, 2017

Marvin's Obituary On July 22, 2017, at his home in Mercer, TN, Marvin Larry Sipes, Sr. left this world for the arms of Jesus at the age of 74. He is predeceased by his parents, William Marvin Sipes and Louise Thompson Sipes; sisters Mary Ann Morris and Marvine Sipes Crowley; daughter Teresa Staten and grandson Jefferey Bennett. Larry is survived...

Jul 21, 2017

Mr. Jackie Sweat, age 63, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, July 23, 2017 at 2:00 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Trinity United Methodist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be Saturday, July 22, 2017, 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the...

Jul 21, 2017

Austin Howard Powell, 23, of Germantown, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 21, 2017. Funeral Services will be conducted at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, July 25th at the Grace Evangelical Church in Germantown with Dr. James Young III officiating. A visitation will be held from 10:00 am until service time at the church. Burial will follow in...

Jul 20, 2017

Carol Uselton July 20, 2017 Ms. Carol Uselton age 53 of Bells, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Uselton will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street, Bells, Tennessee 38006 is in charge of these arrangements. For more information please visit our website...

Jul 17, 2017

Mr. Randall Jordan Bruce, age 64 passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 in the Methodist Hospice House in Memphis, TN. Funeral Services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, July 19, 2017 in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with entombment to follow in the Brownsville Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Visitation will be Wednesday, July 19, 2017 from 10:00 – 11:00...

Jul 15, 2017

Mrs. Janie East Abel, age 82 passed away Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the Humboldt Medical Center. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be conducted Tuesday, July 18, 2017, 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. in the Lea...

Jul 13, 2017

Veronica's Obituary Mrs. Veronica Pemberton age 53, passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the the life of Mrs. Pemberton will be held at a later date. Brownsville Funeral Home, 107 S. Lafayette Avenue, Brownsville, TN is in charge of arrangements. For additional information, please visit our website at www.bbfuneral.com or call the...

Jul 12, 2017

Jerry Leon's Obituary Mr. Jerry Leon Johnson age 60 of Union City, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born June 25, 1957 in Altamont to the late Leon Johnson and Sarah Nunley Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a truck driver. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife...

Jul 10, 2017

Josh Pilgrim July 5, 1979 - July 10, 2017 Josh Aaron Pilgrim, 38 died Monday July 10, 2017 in Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama. Josh was born July 5, 1979 in Yuma, Arizona to David and Michele Self Pilgrim. He lived in Brownsville and later in Nashville. He attended Hillwood High School and found a love of soccer. He played...

Jul 9, 2017

Mrs. Helen Beck Lee, age 86 passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will Tuesday, July 11, 2017, 12:00 - 2:00 P.M. in the Lea and...