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Patsy Margaret Russell

Patsy Margaret Russell

Aug 17, 2023

Patsy Margaret Russell, age 80

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at her home in Waverly, TN. She was born May 14, 1943, in West Helena, Arkansas. Patsy was considered a social butterfly and always made fast friends wherever she was. When she was younger, she was well liked by her peers and basketball teammates who...

Thomas Merrill "Tommy" Summerhill

Thomas Merrill "Tommy" Summerhill

Aug 13, 2023

 

Mr. Thomas Merrill “Tommy” Summerhill, age 88

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born June 30, 1935, in Strathmore, California. Tommy was a member of Zion Hill Church of God of Prophecy in McEwen. He was in the United States Navy and served on the USS Raton....

Peggy Coleman Kelley

Peggy Coleman Kelley

Aug 11, 2023

 

Mrs. Peggy Coleman Kelley, age 82

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Friday, August 11, 2023, at her home. She was born February 24, 1941, in Pine View, TN. Mrs. Peggy was a member of the Waverly Church of the Nazarene and attended Grace Chapel Church in New Johnsonville, TN with her grandson, Brandon. She adored all her family...

Grace Evelyn May

Grace Evelyn May

Aug 9, 2023

 

Mrs. Grace Evelyn May, age 83

 

Of: New Johnsonville, TN traded her earthly wings for her heavenly wings to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. She was born June 2, 1940, in East Prairie, Missouri. Mrs. Grace was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Waverly, TN. She lived a full life and...

William Randall "Randy" Russell

William Randall "Randy" Russell

Aug 6, 2023

William Randall “Randy” Russell        Age 73Of: New Johnsonville, Tennessee passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.  Randy was born September 3, 1949, in Sheffield, Alabama, to Edward Clinton “Bill” Russell and Betty Joyce Vaughn Russell. He was married to Mary Jean Chisholm Russell. He was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church in New Johnsonville, Tennessee. Randy was a retired Major...

James Kenneth Little

James Kenneth Little

Aug 5, 2023

Mr. James Kenneth Little, age: 69

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Saturday, August 5, 2023, at AHC Waverly. He was born December 29, 1953, in Waverly, TN. Kenneth was a member of Grace Chapel Church in New Johnsonville. He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, and riding through the country with his brother, Bobby.

 

Mr. Little’s wishes were to be...

Wanda Triplett Pate

Wanda Triplett Pate

Aug 4, 2023

 

Mrs. Wanda M. Triplett Pate, age 88

 

Of: Waverly, TN died Friday, August 4, 2023, at her home away from home in Lynn Haven, FL. She was born October 16, 1934, in Waverly, TN.

 

Wanda enjoyed cooking for her family, crocheting, having a garden, and working in her flower beds. She loved her neighbors and would bake...

Lawrence David "Dave" Kelley

Lawrence David "Dave" Kelley

Aug 3, 2023

Lawrence David “Dave” Kelley, age 58

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. He was born January 2, 1965, in Lobelville, TN. Dave enjoyed working on houses and vehicles. He also loved to fish in his free time.

 

Mr. Kelley’s wishes were to be cremated.

Survivors:

 

Mother:

   Peggy...

James Randall "Jimmy" Slater

James Randall "Jimmy" Slater

Jul 26, 2023

Courtesy obituary for the Slater family

James (Jimmy) Randall Slater was just 64 years old when he passed away on Wednesday July 26th 2023. He was born on January 12, 1959 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to Darwin R. and Betty J. Slater. Jimmy spent his childhood growing up in Kalamazoo and Alamo, Michigan.  He also lived in Otsego and Allegan throughout adulthood...

Kellie Crowell Petersen

Kellie Crowell Petersen

Jul 26, 2023

Kellie Jeanelle Crowell Petersen, age 52

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born July 20, 1971, in Nashville, TN, to Kenneth Eugene Crowell, Sr. and Janice Kaye Redmon Crowell. Kellie was a graduate of Waverly Central High School Class of 1989. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree...

Cynthia "Cindy" Taylor Cruce

Cynthia "Cindy" Taylor Cruce

Jul 24, 2023

Mrs. Cynthia “Cindy” Taylor Cruce, age 53Of: Waverly, TN passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at her home. She was born October 5, 1969, in Starke, FL. Cindy worked for Meriwether Lewis Electric Coop. as a customer service representative.

Mrs. Cruce’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Visitation will be held from 5:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, July 27, 2023, at...

Dotty June Cote

Dotty June Cote

Jul 24, 2023

Mrs. Dotty June Cote, age 86

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Monday, July 24, 2023, at NHC Healthcare in Dickson, TN. She was born May 21, 1937, in Dickson, TN. Mrs. Cote retired from Acme Boot after 18 years with the company and was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in McEwen. She was an avid seamstress.

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Margaret Elizabeth Eaker

Margaret Elizabeth Eaker

Jul 20, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Eaker, age 86

 

Of: Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023, at her home. She was born January 24, 1937, in St. Louis Missouri, to William Zeck and Virginia Foster.

 

Mrs. Eaker’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Survivors:

 

Son:

   Robin Adair Eaker (Sherri) of Waverly, TN

 

Daughter:

   Elizabeth Ann...

Phyllis Annette Anderson

Phyllis Annette Anderson

Jul 18, 2023

Phyllis Annette Anderson        Age 80

 

Of: Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at her home. She was born March 12, 1943, in Nashville, TN, to William Frank and Ruby Grace Norman Connelly. She enjoyed going to the Waverly Senior Center. She loved gardening, bluebirds, and hummingbirds. She collected elephants and loved cooking for family and friends.

 

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Freddie Lamar Ross

Freddie Lamar Ross

Jul 18, 2023

Mr. Freddie Lamar Ross, age 75Of: McEwen, TN passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born March 6, 1948, in Waverly, TN. Freddie served in the United States Army during Vietnam and retired from DuPont after several years working as a Lab Technician. He was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in...

Roger Dale Marrs

Roger Dale Marrs

Jul 16, 2023

Roger Dale Marrs      Age: 73

 

Of: Waverly, Tennessee passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Roger was born January 5, 1950, in Lobelville, Tennessee, to William David “Dub” and Martha Christene Howell Marrs. He was married to Peggy Jean Damesworth Marrs. He was a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church in...

Mizelle Ferrell McClure

Mizelle Ferrell McClure

Jul 8, 2023

 

Mizelle Ferrell McClure, age 81, of Sikeston, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

 

Born September 22, 1941, in the Gnat Hill Community near Beechgrove, TN, to the late William “Lacy” Ferrell and Earline McCullough Ferrell, after her high school graduation, Mizelle went on to study at St. Thomas School of Nursing...

Theresa Lynn White Cagle

Theresa Lynn White Cagle

Jul 6, 2023

Theresa Lynn White Cagle                    Age: 61

 

Of:  Waverly, Tennessee           Died: Thursday, July 6, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Cagle was born April 3, 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, to Iley “Sonny” White, Jr. and Nida Sue Pruett White. She was married to Jackie Cagle. Theresa was a retired Cashier for Hunt’s Outdoors in Waverly. She loved making jewelry,...

Tommy Rex Brooks

Tommy Rex Brooks

Jul 5, 2023

Mr. Tommy Rex Brooks, age 68

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home. He was born February 21, 1955, in Waverly, TN. Tommy was a painter by trade and member of the Church of God of Prophecy. He enjoyed going fishing and hunting.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Sunday, July...

Christine Ann Hooper

Christine Ann Hooper

Jul 3, 2023

 

Mrs. Christine Ann Hooper, age 61

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born September 30, 1961, in Petersburg, VA. Christine was a member of the Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene in McEwen.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Friday, July 7th and from 11:00am until...

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