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Wilma Jean Marrs White

Wilma Jean Marrs White

Nov 20, 2023

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Mrs. Wilma Jean Marrs White     Age 79

Of: McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at AHC Waverly in Waverly, Tennessee.

 

Growing up in Waverly, Wilma Jean was the 2nd child of 7 children. Pneumonia and several trips to Vanderbilt Hospital were a frequent occurrence...

Charles Richard Lory

Charles Richard Lory

Nov 14, 2023

Mr. Charles Richard Lory, age 72

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at home with family by his side. He was born October 7, 1951, in Waverly, TN to Charles and Sue Lory. Richard was a member of McEwen Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing, coon hunting, and spending time with family and friends. Richard was...

Nora Mae Hooper Curtis

Nora Mae Hooper Curtis

Nov 10, 2023

 

Mrs. Nora Mae Hooper Curtis, age 88

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. She was born January 11, 1935, in McEwen. Mrs. Curtis attended Open Bible Assembly in McEwen and was very active in the church activities for 12 years. She loved tending to her flower garden and...

Donald Duane Blocker

Donald Duane Blocker

Nov 8, 2023

 

Donald Blocker, age 84, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on November 8, 2023.

 

He was born on September 9, 1939, to the late Victor and Arleta (Wilkins) Blocker in Omaha, Nebraska.

 

Don graduated from Omaha Technical High School in 1957 and enlisted in the United States Army in 1958. He served for four...

Ruby Gay Foster Curtis

Ruby Gay Foster Curtis

Nov 3, 2023

 

 Ruby Gay Foster Curtis, age 83Of: McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center, in Dickson, Tennessee. Gay Curtis was born April 29, 1940, in Shelbyville, Tennessee. She was a member of Open Bible Assembly in McEwen, Tennessee. She was a graduate of McEwen High School Class of 1958. Gay loved to play the...

Stephanie Rhea "Sandy" Clay

Stephanie Rhea "Sandy" Clay

Nov 1, 2023

 

Stephanie “Sandy” Clay, age 58, of Waverly, TN, passed away on November 1, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

 

Sandy was born on May 18, 1965, in Waverly, TN to parents, Robert Earl and Loretta Townsend Dreaden. She was a devoted mother and wife, and lover of all things sewing and adored time with her...

Sarah Jane Wallace

Sarah Jane Wallace

Oct 25, 2023

 

Mrs. Sarah Jane “Janie” Wallace, age 89

 

Of:  McEwen, TN passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at her home. She was born July 26, 1934, in Spot, TN. Mrs. Janie was a member of the Waverly First Baptist Church and active member in helping feed the church youth group on Wednesday nights. She enjoyed country music and working...

Thomas John Vozar

Thomas John Vozar

Oct 25, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas John Vozar, age 71

 

Of:  McEwen, TN passed away Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born January 31, 1952, in Sioux City, Iowa. Mr. Vozar worked as a machinist and enjoyed putting together radio control cars and model airplanes. He also enjoyed riding his motorcycle, camping, fishing, and shooting.

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Ina Belle Billingsley

Ina Belle Billingsley

Oct 23, 2023

 

Mrs. Ina Belle Billingsley, age 91

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Monday, October 23, 2023, at Camden Healthcare & Rehab Center in Camden, TN. She was born February 26, 1932, in Hollow Rock, TN. Mrs. Billingsley was a 60-year member of the Waverly First Baptist Church. She worked for the Humphreys County School System as a teacher’s aid...

Peggy Lou Guthrie Johnson

Peggy Lou Guthrie Johnson

Oct 21, 2023

 

Mrs. Peggy Lou Guthrie Johnson, age 86

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023, at her home. She was born February 23, 1938, in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Peggy was a member of the Wildwood Valley Church of Christ and the Eastern Star. She was a fellow founder of the Humphreys County Rescue Squad and worked at...

Wanda Gail Grooms

Wanda Gail Grooms

Oct 19, 2023

 

Ms. Wanda Gail Grooms, age 70

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. She was born March 19, 1953, in Revere, TN. Ms. Wanda worked in Environmental Services for 27 years for Humphreys County Nursing Home.

 

Ms. Grooms’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Survivors:

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Izora Ragsdale Crowell

Izora Ragsdale Crowell

Oct 19, 2023

Izora Ragsdale Crowell      Age: 89

 

Of: McEwen, Tennessee, passed away on her birthday, Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Crowell was born October 19, 1934, in Hurricane Mills, TN, to Alfred Louis Ragsdale and Virgie Mae Page Ragsdale. She was married to the late Herlan D. Crowell. She was a retired Supervisor from...

Jean Catherine Anderson Young

Jean Catherine Anderson Young

Oct 18, 2023

Jean Catherine Anderson Young (Nana), age 93, of Waverly passed away peacefully at her home on October 18,2023. She was born November 13, 1929, in Waverly, Tennessee. She worked for Southern Bell and E.I. DuPont. Jean was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church. She enjoyed reading, jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzles, and especially spending time with her family and...

Patricia Gail Wanamaker

Patricia Gail Wanamaker

Oct 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Patricia Gail Brack Wanamaker, age 76, of Waverly, TN was born November 4, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan where she lived the younger part of her life. She passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Humphreys County Nursing Home.

 

Gail was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a client of...

Lois Ann Drake

Lois Ann Drake

Oct 12, 2023

 

Mrs. Lois Ann Drake, age 83

 

Of: New Johnsonville, TN passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born December 26, 1939, in Howard County, Nebraska. Mrs. Lois was a member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was an avid blood donor to the American Red Cross and was acknowledged for her numerous...

Bennett Lee Lowe

Bennett Lee Lowe

Oct 7, 2023

 

Bennett Lee Lowe, age 16

 

Of: New Johnsonville, TN passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023. He was born February 6, 2007, in Paris, TN. Bennett was a Junior at Waverly Central High School and part of the Welding program. He was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church and the Tennessee Baptist Disaster Relief.

 

Bennett had...

Jack Nelson Buchanan

Jack Nelson Buchanan

Oct 1, 2023

 

Mr. Jack Nelson Buchanan, age 81

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born October 3, 1941, in Waverly, TN. Mr. Jack was a retired heavy equipment operator in Local # 369. He worked 24 years for Holland Contractors and served 12 years as the Road Supervisor for the Highway...

Linda Sue Grundy

Linda Sue Grundy

Sep 29, 2023

 

Ms. Linda Sue Grundy, age: 68

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Friday, September 29, 2023, at AHC Healthcare in Waverly, TN. She was born March 30, 1955, in Waverly, TN. Ms. Linda was a member of the Kingdom Hall while she lived in Waverly. After moving to Nashville, she visited several different churches. She previously worked at Vanderbilt...

Martha Gene Woodard Buchanan

Martha Gene Woodard Buchanan

Sep 27, 2023

 

Mrs. Martha Gene Woodard Buchanan, age 77Of: Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born June 14, 1946, in Wyandotte, Michigan. Mrs. Martha worked 15 years at Humphreys County Nursing Home as a CNA. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, Jack, cooking and canning. Mrs. Martha loved the holidays and spending them...

Mary Ann Stevens

Mary Ann Stevens

Sep 25, 2023

Mary Ann Stevens, age 65

 

Of: Waverly, Tennessee              Died:  Monday, September 25, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, Tennessee. Mary Ann was born April 10, 1958, in Odessa, Texas. She enjoyed car racing, horses, truck driving, and fishing.

 

Graveside Visitation for Mary Ann Stevens will be from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., Thursday, September...

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