Obituaries
Obituaries
James Talmadge Revelle
Apr 16, 2017
James' Obituary Mr. James, “Jim” Talmage Revelle affectionally known as, “Reb” age 81, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his home in Bells. He was born September 7, 1935 in Maury City to the late Talmadge Revelle and Helen Castellaw Revelle. Mr. Revelle was a retired farmer, motor repairman for Martin Supply and member of Poplar Heights Baptist Church....
Frank Terry Gilbert, Sr.
Apr 14, 2017
Mr. Frank Terry Gilbert, Sr., age 71 passed away Friday, April 14, 2017 in the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 18, 2017 in the Stanton Cemetery, Stanton, TN, with Rev. William Reeves officiating. Mr. Frank was a retired firefighter in Memphis for many years. He loved fishing, hunting...
Brenda Gail Howard
Apr 13, 2017
Brenda's Obituary Ms. Brenda Gail Howard, age 56, of Haywood County, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, April 13. She was loved by all who knew her, and will be remembered for her loving and caring heart. She is survived by one brother, David Howard (Mary) of Whiteville, TN; four sisters, Dot Henley of Somerville, Betty Thurman of Somerville,...
Lorne Allan Semrau
Apr 12, 2017
Dr. Lorne Allan Semrau June 15, 1946 - April 12, 2017 Lorne A. Semrau died peacefully at home on April 12, 2017 in Jackson, Tennessee. Lorne was born June 15, 1946 in Camrose, Alberta, Canada to Reverend A.D. and Marjorie G. Semrau. He grew up in Camrose, with a few years in Chilliwack, British Columbia. He spent every summer working...
Raggie Dan Edward Jones
Apr 11, 2017
Raggie's Obituary Mr. Raggie Dan Edward Jones age 77 of Pinson, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017. Mr. Jones is survived by his wife, Tina Jones; son, Dan Edward Jones, of Jackson; daughters, Donna Owen and Darlus Caldwell both of Pinson; two sisters, Flora White and Ann Jones both of California. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr....
Connie Lee Matheny
Apr 11, 2017
Connie Lee Matheny September 18, 1938 - April 11, 2017 Ms. Connie Lee Matheny, age 78 passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 peacefully surrounded by her family at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Ms. Matheny worked for the Haywood County Health Department as an LPN, retiring after 30 years of service. She was a faithful member of First United Methodist...
Ike Levy Sellari
Apr 8, 2017
Ike Levy Sellari Sr. went to Heaven on April 8, 2017 to join his beloved wife Olga Ann Smith Sellari. He is survived by his four sons: Patrick, Hunter and wife Belinda, Tommy and wife Beth, all of Brownsville, and Ike Jr., of Jackson, TN; his five grandchildren, Elizabeth Sellari, Daniel Sellari and wife Ilana, EveAnne Sellari Campbell and husband...
Erma Lee Hart
Apr 8, 2017
Erma Lee's Obituary Erma Lee Hart age 87 of Bells, passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, April 8, 2017. She was born November 20, 1929 in Crockett County to the late Nute Fennell and Ada Reece Fennell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rodney Hart; brother, Dave Fennell and two sisters, Peggy...
William Jefferson Benard, Sr.
Apr 8, 2017
Mr. William Jefferson Benard, Sr., age 90 passed away Saturday, April 8, 2017 in the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, April 12, 2017 in the Lea & Simmons Funeral Home with burial to follow in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 5:00...
Albert Lee Lester, Jr.
Apr 6, 2017
Mr. Albert Lee Lester, Jr., age 67 passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, April 15, 2017 at 11 AM in Christian Faith Tabernacle. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery. A visitation will begin at 10 AM at the church before the service. Mr. Lester was preceded in death...
Betsy Raines
Apr 6, 2017
Betsy's Obituary Betsy Baker Raines age 60 of Jackson, passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017. She was born November 21, 1956 in Ripley, TN to the late Harold Lee Baker and Pansy Webb Baker. Betsy was an administrative assistant at Casey, Simmons and Bryant, PLLC and a member of Englewood Baptist Church. She was passionate about her family and was...
Hayden Eugene Miles
Apr 4, 2017
Hayden's Obituary Hayden Eugene "Gene" Miles of Bells passed away Tuesday, April 4, 2017. He was born December 13, 1946 in Tampa Florida to the late James Hayden Miles and Faye Elizabeth Permenter Miles. Mr. Miles always considered Bells, Tennessee his home and was a graduate of Bells High School Class of 1965. He graduated from Lambuth College in 1969...
Joanne Gordon
Apr 3, 2017
Miss Joanne Gordon, age 84, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Baptist Memorial Hospital. Graveside Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 1:00 PM in Brownsville Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be Thursday, April 6, 2017, 12:00 to 12:45 PM in the Lea and Simmons Funeral Home. Miss Gordon was preceded in death by her parents:...
Glynndolyn Duncan
Apr 3, 2017
Glynndolyn's Obituary Mrs. Glynndolyn Duncan age 62, passed away Monday, April 3, 2017 in Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Arrangements are currently incomplete at this time. For additional information or assistance, please contact Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN at 731-663-2766. Read More Read Less
Dawn Bellar Watson
Apr 2, 2017
Ms. Dawn Bellar Watson, age 45, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Bethlehem Baptist Church in Whiteville, TN. Burial will follow in Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery. A visitation will be conducted April 5, 2017, 1:00 - 2:00 P.M. in the Bethlehem Baptist Church. Dawn is survived...
Ernest Phillip Greenway
Mar 29, 2017
Ernest's Obituary Mr. Ernest Phillip Greenway age 76 of Brownsville, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017 in Bells Nursing and Rehab. He was born September 9, 1940 in Haywood County to the late Ernest D. Greenway and Maude Louise Taylor Greenway. Mr. Greenway was always known for his sense of humor and was worked in the construction industry by trade....
Wanda Mae Briggs
Mar 29, 2017
Wanda Mae's Obituary Mrs. Wanda Marie Briggs age 82, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2017 at her residence. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Briggs will be held at a later date. Bells Funeral Home, 5342 College Street Bells, TN is in charge of arrangements. 731-663-2766 Read More Read Less
Lois Baker
Mar 28, 2017
Lois' Obituary Mrs. Lois Moody Baker age 88 of Bells, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in Bells Nursing and Rehab. She was born April 24, 1928 in Carroll County to the late Ben Moody and Rosa Coleman Moody. She was the retired co-owner of Hwy 20 Motel and Restaurant. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
Etta Sappington Hunt
Mar 27, 2017
Etta's Obituary Mrs. Etta Sappington Hunt age 86 of Alamo, passed away Monday, March 27, 2017 in Bells Assisted Living. She was born October 23, 1930 in Gibson County to the late William Wade Sappington and Margaret Pitt Sappington. Mrs. Hunt was a member of Alamo First United Methodist Church where she was active in United Methodist Women, former Sunday...
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