OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Humphreys County Funeral Home
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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