OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Humphreys County Funeral Home
Diana Lynn Neely
Nov 6, 2024
Diana Lynn Neely, age71
Of, McEwen, TN, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2024, peacefully at her home. She was born on September 28, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to Clarence Wesley Curtis and Hazel Leonia Edwards Curtis. Diana always put God as number one in her life and always attended her church at Lighthouse Ministries. She was a loving wife to Larry...
Thomas "Junior" Ray Oliphant
Oct 31, 2024
Thomas “Junior” Ray Oliphant, age 81, of New Johnsonville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 31, 2024, in Waverly, Tennessee. Junior Oliphant was born December 11, 1942, in Hurricane Mills, Tennessee, to Herman Ray Oliphant and Ruby Collier Oliphant. He was married to Linda Reece Oliphant. He was a retired Heavy Equipment Operator and a famous quote of his was, “I...
Faye Warren
Oct 30, 2024
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Miss Faye Warren, age 100, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West, in Nashville, Tennessee. Faye Warren was born December 19, 1923, in Old Johnsonville, Tennessee, to Robert Sidney and Addie Stricklin Warren. She was a faithful member of Waverly church of...
Lee John Oelka
Oct 23, 2024
Lee John Oelka, age 84, of New Johnsonville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at is home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Oelka was born November 14, 1939, in Monroe, Michigan, to Lee John and Dorothy Mae Bell Oelka. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy, after serving his country for 20 years,...
Odessia Fay Hooper
Oct 22, 2024
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Odessia Fay Hooper, age 79, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Humphreys County Care & Rehab, in Waverly, Tennessee. Fay Hooper was born June 12, 1945, in McEwen, Tennessee, to Roy Thomas Hooper, Jr. and Maudie Smith Hooper. She was a graduate of McEwen High...
Hank Morris Williams, Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
Hank Morris Williams, Jr., age 69, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 17. 2024, at his home. Hank was born October 20, 1954, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Bailey Morris Williams, Sr. and Martha Geneva Crutcher Williams. He was a retired Carpenter. Hank loved fishing, cleaning house, and cooking. He enjoyed tinkering. He loved his pet dogs, Stormy and Ennis.
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John Thomas "Bookie" Ervin
Oct 13, 2024
Mr. John Thomas “Bookie” Ervin, age 82
Of Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1942, in Nashville, TN.
Bookie devoted over 20 years of his professional life to the Pipefitters’ Union # 572, where his commitment and expertise gained him respect amongst colleagues and peers. His work ethic and integrity set a...
Linda Estelle Binkley Cable
Oct 9, 2024
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Mrs. Linda Estelle Binkley Cable, age 74
Of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN.
Throughout her life, Linda embodied warmth and kindness, continually putting the needs of her family above her own. She was the guiding light in her home, creating...
Joe Ward Cannon
Oct 8, 2024
Mr. Joe Ward Cannon, age 59
Of Waverly, TN passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born March 23, 1965, in Dickson, TN.
Joe was a member of the Waverly Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the past three years. He devoted his time and skills to serve as the church's maintenance man, ensuring that the church remained a welcoming place for worship...
Emma Darlene Scott Forde
Oct 7, 2024
Ms. Emma Darlene Scott Forde, age 78 Of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born March 14, 1946, in Waverly, TN.
Darlene had an extraordinary personality that blended humor with honesty. Known for her sharp wit and ability to deliver the truth with grace, she was...
Dorothy Ann Thompson
Oct 2, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Ann Thompson, age 84
Of Waverly, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mrs. Dorothy was born on April 28, 1940, to Cleveland and Mabel Taylor Bradley in McEwen, TN. She was a member of the Richland Avenue Church of Christ and enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, and caring...
George Benjamin Pearl
Oct 1, 2024
George Benjamin “Benny” Pearl, age 86, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. He was born December 25, 1937, in Waverly, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl Pearl and Rebecca Ridings Pearl, and his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Sisk Pearl. He is survived...
Bettie Gail McMurtry
Sep 28, 2024
Mrs. Bettie Gail McMurtry, age 90 of Waverly, TN, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at AHC Waverly. She was born December 24, 1933, in Binghamton, NY to Leland VanDuzer, Sr. and Hazel Greene VanDuzer.
Mrs. McMurtry was a member of the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking/baking, and playing Fantasy Football. She was also an avid Raiders...
Cammie Quinn Stanford
Sep 27, 2024
Cammie Quinn Stanford, age 66, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Cammie was born September 14, 1958, in Waverly, Tennessee, to J. L. Quinn and Opal Christine Harden Quinn. She was married to Michael Wayne Stanford. Cammie was a homemaker and loved cooking and flower gardening. She was an...
Rickey Alford Robbins
Sep 18, 2024
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Rickey Alford Robbins, age 68, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. Rickey was born June 1, 1956, in Waverly, Tennessee, to Alford Odell Robbins and Helen Mae Dabbs Robbins. He was a retired Custodian for the Humphreys County Board of Education. He was a...
Nan Mae Eddleman
Sep 16, 2024
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Mrs. Nan Mae Heard Eddleman, age 92, of New Johnsonville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Humphreys County Care and Rehab. She was born February 23, 1932, in Hustburg, TN to Willie Elmer Heard and Ola Spencer Heard. She had...
Frank Carlton Huelsenbeck
Sep 15, 2024
Mr. Frank Carlton Huelsenbeck, age 83
Of Waverly, TN, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born February 16, 1941, in Conway, Arkansas to Cirby Huelsenbeck and Donna Davis Huelsenbeck.
Frank’s journey in public service began when he was sworn in as a Patrolman with the Oxford Police Department in March of 1969....
Ann Daniel Choate
Sep 6, 2024
Mrs. Ann Daniel Choate, age 88
Of: Hurricane Mills, TN passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 8, 1935, to Alford Reynolds and Lucille Forrester Reynolds in Reeves, TN. She was a member of Bold Springs Church of Christ. Mrs. Ann was a former employee of State Farm and Kuhn's
Visitation will be held on Saturday,...
Clarence Ezra Duncan
Sep 3, 2024
Courtesy Obituary in Memory of Mr. Duncan
Mr. Clarence Ezra “Zeke” Duncan, of New Johnsonville, formerly of Linden, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 at his home.
He was born on Brush Creek in Linden, TN on May 5, 1936 to the late Alvin Duncan and Beulah Smith Duncan.
Ezra attended Parnell Elementary School and graduated from Linden High School in 1955. He...
Rita Richardson Stevens
Sep 1, 2024
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Mrs. Rita Richardson Stevens, age 74, of McEwen TN, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 20, 1950, in Nashville, TN. She loved reading novels and spending time with her friends and family.
Mrs. Stevens is survived by her loving...
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