Age: 72  Of: Waverly, TN   Died: Sunday, January 18, 2015 at NHC Healthcare. Mr. Tarpley worked for the Nashville Banner as a young boy, was former Police Chief in Waverly and New Johnsonville, former Criminal Investigator for the District Attorney’s Office, and Owner of Professional Auto Recovery. He was an avid golfer and member of the Waverly Country Club; he also enjoyed fishing.   Visitation: will be held from 10 – 8pm Wednesday, January 21st and from 10am until service time Thursday, January 22nd at the Humphreys County Funeral Home.   Funeral Services: for Mr. Tarpley will be conducted at 3pm Thursday, January 22nd in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel with Bro. Tim Farris and Buddy Frazier officiating.   Interment: will follow in the Richlawn Cemetery.   Survivors:  Wife:  Martha Allen Tarpley of Charlotte   Daughter:  Crystal Tummins (Troy) of McEwen   Step Son:  Bob Denney (Kim) of Charlotte   4 Step Grandchildren:  Abby Rae Denney, Travis Tummins  Tanner Tummins, Trenton Tummins   Several Nieces and Nephews   Preceded in death by:  Wife: Helen Tarpley  Mother: Lucy Mai Sullivan Tarpley  3 Brothers: Earl Tarpley, Steve Tarpley, Ben Tarpley  2 Sisters: Mary McCalla, Ruth Beasley   In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to help with expenses  in c/o First Federal Bank.   Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955