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Sue Willene Cude Meadow

Sue Willene Cude Meadow

Mar 22, 2024

Sue Willene Cude Meadow celebrated her 98th birthday before passing on March 22, 2024. Sue was born on March 5, 1926, to James Robert “Jimmy” Cude and Maudie Elizabeth Culberson Cude near Troy, Tennessee.  The oldest of five children, she grew up on a farm, helping with outdoor farm chores while learning how to sew, cook, play piano, sing and care for young children.  Her parents instilled a lifelong love for learning and shared their faith, worshipping at the Presbyterian Church...

Pamela Joy "Pam" Dove

Pamela Joy "Pam" Dove

Mar 21, 2024

Ms. Pamela Joy “Pam” Dove, age 69

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, March 21, 2024, at her home. She was born November 23, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois. Pam worked as an administrative assistant and was a member of Halls Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 

 

Pam’s wishes were to be cremated. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted from 3:00 – 5:00pm Saturday, April...

Catherine "Cathy" Laverne Wallace

Catherine "Cathy" Laverne Wallace

Mar 20, 2024

Catherine “Cathy” Laverne Wallace,    age:  62

 

Of: McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center, in Dickson, Tennessee. Cathy Wallace was born August 30, 1961, in Dickson, Tennessee, to James Hugh Wallace and Athela Laverne Wilkins Wallace. Cathy was a graduate of McEwen High School and she held a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education, from...

Thomas "Tom" Gore, Jr.

Thomas "Tom" Gore, Jr.

Mar 20, 2024

Mr. Thomas “Tom” Gore, Jr., age 94  Of: McEwen, TN passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024, at his home. He was born October 11, 1929, in Paris, TN. 

 

Tom was a man whose life was defined by dedication, hard work, and love for his family and community. Throughout his remarkable life, Tom wore many hats - from owning and operating various businesses...

Francis Marion "Frank" "Poncho" Keele, Jr.

Francis Marion "Frank" "Poncho" Keele, Jr.

Mar 18, 2024

Francis “Frank” “Poncho” Marion Keele, Jr., age 83

 

Of: Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, Tennessee. Mr. Keele was born May 15, 1940, in Fordoche, Louisiana, to Francis Marion Keele, Sr. and Saint “Sadie” B. Donachricha Keele. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McEwen. He was the...

Nita Tidwell Sanders

Nita Tidwell Sanders

Mar 17, 2024

Mrs. Nita Tidwell Sanders, age 85  Of: Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her home. She was born August 30, 1938, in Bon Aqua, TN. 

 

Nita lived a life defined by love, kindness, and selflessness. As a homemaker, she dedicated herself wholeheartedly to her family, creating a warm and nurturing environment that was always filled with laughter and love....

Mary Elizabeth Garrett

Mary Elizabeth Garrett

Mar 14, 2024

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Garrett, age 83

 

Of: Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Southern Hills Medical in Nashville, TN. She was born April 26, 1940, in Only, TN. 

 

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until service time Thursday, March 21st at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Garrett will be conducted at 1:00pm Thursday, March 21, 2024, in the Humphreys County...

Danielle M. Laurent

Danielle M. Laurent

Mar 7, 2024

Danielle Laurent, age 63, daughter of the late Gerard and Lola Laurent of New Johnsonville, ended her human experience on Thursday, March 7, 2024, after a life-long struggle with several mental and physical challenges.  At birth, her parents were told she would not survive more than 4 – 5 years.  But due to the love of her family, and the...

Nina Jones

Nina Jones

Mar 6, 2024

Mrs. Nina Jones, age 58

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was born December 2, 1965, in Waverly, TN. As a dietary cook at Humphreys County Nursing Home for 15 years, she nourished not just the bodies but also the spirits of all those she served. Her dedication to her work...

Herlan Danny Crowell

Herlan Danny Crowell

Mar 2, 2024

Mr. Herlan Danny Crowell, age 64

 

Of McEwen, TN, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his home. Danny was born November 19, 1959, in McEwen, TN, to Herlan Dewey Crowell and Izora Ragsdale Crowell. He was a Bridge Construction Worker for 44 years. Danny loved catfishing, watching football, working in his garden, raising chickens, and cooking white beans every Sunday. Most...

Jacqueline Gail Dominy

Jacqueline Gail Dominy

Feb 28, 2024

Jacqueline Gail Bogard Dominy, age 64

 

Of: Camden, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at her home. Mrs. Dominy was born January 20, 1959, in Flint, Michigan, to Wayne Mayo Bogard and Julian Lawrence. She was a retired Cost Estimating Engineer for Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Jacquie loved crafts, horror movies, lots of true crime television shows, painting, ceramics, diamond art,...

Deann Vinkler-Clay

Deann Vinkler-Clay

Feb 28, 2024

Ms. Deann Vinkler-Clay, age 55

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024, at home with her sisters by her side. She was born January 21, 1969, in Youngstown, OH. Deann graduated from Springfield Local High School Class of 1987. She worked as the Office Manager for Boulder Designs and was a member of the Waverly Church of the Nazarene. Deann...

Erma Jo Curtis

Erma Jo Curtis

Feb 26, 2024

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Mrs. Erma Jo Cunningham Curtis, age 84

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. She was born March 26, 1939, in Bakersfield, California. She was married to the late Floyd J. Curtis, Sr. Mrs. Jo Curtis loved bird watching, working...

Christopher Eugene Boyer

Christopher Eugene Boyer

Feb 20, 2024

Mr. Christopher Eugene Boyer, age 46

 

Of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. He was born October 16, 1977, to Kenneth Taylor and Deborah Boyer. In his spare time, Christopher enjoyed working on computers.

 

Visitation will be held from 12:00pm until service time Saturday, February 24th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services for Christopher will...

Billy Ray Price, Sr.

Billy Ray Price, Sr.

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. Billy Ray Price, Sr., age 74

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at his home. He was born December 3, 1949, in Gastonia, NC. 

Billy’s favorite hobbies was spending time with his family and fishing.                  

 

Mr. Billy’s wishes were to be cremated. 

 

Memorial Services will be conducted at 1:00pm Friday, March 1, 2024,...

Bobbie Jean Gilliam

Bobbie Jean Gilliam

Feb 15, 2024

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Gilliam, age 86

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born August 22, 1937, in Berrydale, FL. Mrs. Gilliam was a member of Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church in McEwen.

 

Graveside Services for Mrs. Gilliam will be conducted at 12:30pm Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Meadowlawn Cemetery in McEwen with Bro. Ricky...

Maxie Wayne Ellison

Maxie Wayne Ellison

Feb 15, 2024

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Mr. Maxie Wayne Ellison, age 82

 

Of Auburn, AL, formerly of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Bethany House in Auburn, AL. He was born March 18, 1941, in Humphreys County, TN. 

 

Maxie was a retired Navy Veteran who had served his country with great honor during the Vietnam War....

Bonnie Louise Monsue

Bonnie Louise Monsue

Feb 11, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Louise Wallace Monsue, age 71

 

Of: McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at TriStar Southern Hills Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. Bonnie was born July 20, 1952, to James “Jimmy” and Martha Adele Stringer Wallace. She was a homemaker.

 

The family has chosen cremation. Graveside services for Mrs. Monsue will be conducted at 1:00pm Saturday, February 24, 2024, in the...

James Odell Burkett

James Odell Burkett

Feb 11, 2024

Mr. James Odell Burkett, age 59

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, February 11, 2024, at St. Thomas Three Rivers Hospital. He was born August 5, 1964, in Waverly, TN. James enjoyed fishing, art, and tattoos.

 

The family’s wishes are for cremation and no services are planned at this time.

 

Survivors:

 

Wife:

   Vanessa Story Burkett of Waverly, TN

 

Sons:

   James Burkett, Jr. of Elizabethtown, TN

   Joseph...

Linda Jane Buchanan

Linda Jane Buchanan

Feb 4, 2024

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Mrs. Linda Jane Lynn Buchanan, age 85

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born January 20, 1939, in Centerville, TN to James Monroe Lynn and Kelmer Sisk Lynn.

 

Linda was a bus driver and later became a teacher’s aide...

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