OBITUARIES

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Russell Lee Holmes

Russell Lee Holmes

Mar 22, 2023

Mr. Russell Lee Holmes, age: 58

 

Of: New Johnsonville, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023. Russell Holmes was born December 1, 1964, in Nashville, Tennessee, to Jimmie Franklin Holmes, Sr. and Mae Elizabeth Harris Holmes. He was married to Betty May O’Neal Holmes. Russell was an avid lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles, Peterbilt trucks, fishing, turkey hunting, and...

Paul Edward McMillan

Paul Edward McMillan

Mar 13, 2023

Paul Edward McMillan                                   Age: 67

 

Of: Crittenden, Kentucky/McEwen, Tennessee            Died: March 13, 2023 at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Paul was born April 7, 1955, in Detroit, Michigan, to George Talmadge McMillan and Dorothy May Jared McMillan. He was married to Linda Darlene Wills McMillan. Paul was a graduate of McEwen High School Class...

Judy Kay Johnson

Judy Kay Johnson

Mar 13, 2023

 

Mrs. Judy Kay Johnson, age 78

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Monday, March 13, 2023, at AHC Waverly. She was born January 28, 1945, in Marion, Indiana. Mrs. Judy enjoyed camping and riding horseback.

 

The family’s wishes were for cremation.

 

Survivors:

 

Sons:

   Randall “Randy” Johnson of Hurricane Mills, TN

   Ryan Johnson (Ashley)...

Shirley Marie Williams

Shirley Marie Williams

Mar 11, 2023

 

Mrs. Shirley Marie Williams                Age: 92

 

Of:  McEwen, TN passed away Saturday, March 11, 2023, at Magnolia Place in Waverly, TN. She was born September 22, 1930, in Thiboddaux, LA.   

 

Visitation will be held from 11:00am until service time Wednesday March 15th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Williams...

Laurinda Karen Case

Laurinda Karen Case

Mar 7, 2023

 

Miss Laurinda Karen Case, age: 60

 

Of: Waverly, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at AHC Waverly. She was born December 21, 1962, in Nashville, TN.

 

Graveside Services will be conducted at 3:00pm Saturday, March 11, 2023, at J. Warren Cemetery in New Johnsonville, TN with Pastor Janie Burkett officiating.

 

Interment will follow.

 

Survivors:

...

Rebecca Jo Edwards

Rebecca Jo Edwards

Mar 5, 2023

 

Mrs. Rebecca Jo Edwards, age 83

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023, at her home on Edwards Lane. She was born March 5, 1940, in Hurricane Mills, TN. Mrs. Jo drove a school bus 30 years for the Humphreys County Board of Education, and attended the Water Valley Methodist Church.

 

Visitation will be held...

James Howard Warner

James Howard Warner

Mar 3, 2023

 

Mr. James Howard Warner, age 62Of: McEwen, TN passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born January 20, 1961, in McEwen, TN. James enjoyed collecting watches and riding his bicycle.

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until service time Monday, March 6th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral services for Mr. Warner will...

Penny Diane Rumsey

Penny Diane Rumsey

Mar 2, 2023

 

Mrs. Penny Diane Rumsey, age 59

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. She was born December 28, 1963, in Dickson, TN.

 

Penny was a member of the Waverly church of the Nazarene. She was a bookkeeper and worked for Rumsey Heating and Cooling the last 10 years....

Bridgett Dawn Hammond

Bridgett Dawn Hammond

Feb 28, 2023

 

Mrs. Bridgett Dawn Hammond, age 74

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at her home. She was born March 9, 1948, in Nashville, TN.

 

Mrs. Hammond’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Survivors:

 

Daughter:

   Dianna Hammond of Waverly, TN

 

Sister:

   Sheilia Beard of Waverly, TN

 

Preceded in death by:

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Shirley Mae Baker

Shirley Mae Baker

Feb 25, 2023

 

Mrs. Shirley Mae Baker, age: 79

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023, at Houston County Community Hospital in Erin, TN. She was born June 25, 1943, in Mt. Hope, IL. Mrs. Baker owned and operator a country store out on Bold Springs Road for 15 years and worked at Diary Queen in McEwen for 5...

Marilyn Lee Buie Anderson

Marilyn Lee Buie Anderson

Feb 24, 2023

 

Mrs. Marilyn Lee Buie Anderson, age 67

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born April 19, 1955, in Toledo, OH.

 

Visitation will be held from 11:00am until service time Tuesday, February 28th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services for Mrs. Anderson will be...

Robert Frady

Robert Frady

Feb 24, 2023

 

Mr. Robert Frady, age 65

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Friday, February 24, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born November 7, 1957, in Fort Bragg, NC. Robert worked and retired from the Boilermakers’ Union #455 after 34 years. He attended the Waverly Church of Christ with his wife, Nancy. In Robert’s spare time, he enjoyed turkey...

Edward "Eddie" Leon Sykes, Jr.

Edward "Eddie" Leon Sykes, Jr.

Feb 23, 2023

Mr. Edward Leon “Eddie” Sykes, Jr., age: 72

Of: New Johnsonville, TN passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Nashville General Hospital at Meharry in Nashville, TN. He was born November 7, 1950, in Detroit, MI. Eddie loved being out in the sun, water, fishing, and hunting.

 

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until service time Friday, March 3rd...

Judith Ann "Judy" Hughes

Judith Ann "Judy" Hughes

Feb 23, 2023

 

Mrs. Judith Ann “Judy” Hughes, age 75

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Vanderbilt Wilson County Hospital in Lebanon, TN. She was born August 9, 1947, in Parkersburg, WV.

 

Mrs. Judy worked as a school teacher 38 years for the Humphreys County Board of Education and was a member of the Retired...

Owen Lawrence Giles

Owen Lawrence Giles

Feb 23, 2023

 

Mr. Owen Lawrence Giles, age: 19

 

Of:  Waverly, Tennessee passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023, at The Frist Clinic at TriStar Centennial in Nashville, TN. He was born on May 29, 2003, in Albuquerque, NM to Brandon and Kimberly Giles.

 

Owen enjoyed many things with his family including 4-wheeling, off roading, swimming, nighttime walks, eating crab legs,...

Rita Elaine Johnson Tipps

Rita Elaine Johnson Tipps

Feb 12, 2023

 

Ms. Rita Elaine Johnson Tipps, age: 64

 

Of: Madisonville, TN passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. She was born February 14, 1958, in Nashville, TN.

 

Visitation will be held from 12:00 pm until service time Friday, February 17th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral Services for Ms....

Rose Lee Yates

Rose Lee Yates

Feb 10, 2023

Mrs. Rose Lee Yates, age 76

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born May 9, 1946, in Bardwell, KY. Mrs. Yates worked as a sewing machine operator for Acme Boot. She enjoyed crocheting and cooking.

 

Graveside Services for Mrs. Yates will be conducted at 2:00pm Sunday,...

Brenda Sue "Susie" Plant

Brenda Sue "Susie" Plant

Feb 9, 2023

 

Susie Plant, 81, of Franklin, TN, passed away peacefully on February 9, 2023, and was laid to rest beside her sweetheart and husband, Phil Plant, on her birthday - Valentine's Day, February 14, 2023.  (Those who knew Susie know she would have appreciated the symmetry of that.) The ceremony, per her request, was attended by immediate family only, with...

Lauren Elizabeth Allison

Lauren Elizabeth Allison

Feb 6, 2023

 

Miss Lauren Elizabeth Allison, age: 30

 

Of:  Waverly, Tennessee passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. She was born December 30, 1992, in Nashville, TN. Lauren loved kayaking, riding her 4wheeler, spending time with her nieces, and watching sunsets.

 

Visitation will be held from 10:00am until service time Friday, February 10th...

Margaret Christine Knight

Margaret Christine Knight

Feb 6, 2023

 

Mrs. Margaret Christine Knight, age 90

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Monday, February 6, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born March 31, 1932, in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Knight was a member of Halls Creek Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was also a former member and volunteer at the Humphreys County Museum. Mrs. Knight worked on organizing and...

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