OBITUARIES

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Joseph Daniel "Danny" Armstrong

Joseph Daniel "Danny" Armstrong

Feb 1, 2023

Mr. Joseph Daniel “Danny” Armstrong, age 76

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born February 18, 1946, in Marked Tree, Arkansas. Danny served in the United States Army during Vietnam. After being discharged, he worked as a brick layer for most of his life and owned...

Macel "Ren" Corinthian Bell

Macel "Ren" Corinthian Bell

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Macel "Ren" Corinthian Bell, age 91

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Monday, January 30, 2023, at AHC Waverly. She was born October 16, 1931, in McEwen, TN, to Marvin Lucas Jordan and Inus Alene Sinks Jordan. She was married to the late Leonard Ewell Bell.

 

Mrs. Ren Bell attended Buffalo Primitive Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking, baking,...

William Edgar "Bill" Koths

William Edgar "Bill" Koths

Jan 28, 2023

 

 

Mr. William Edgar “Bill” Koths, age 84

 

Of: Tennessee Ridge, TN passed away Saturday, January 28, 2023, at his home. He was born April 14, 1938, in Wyandotte, Michigan. Bill was a member of Open Bible Assembly in McEwen, TN. He was an avid fisherman, sports buff, and enjoyed tinkering with lawn mowers. More than anything, he...

Rex Woodard

Rex Woodard

Jan 27, 2023

Mr. Woody Rex Woodard, age: 61

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at his home.

 

Rex Woodard was born March 6, 1961, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to James Woodard and June Binkley Woodard. He was married to his soulmate, Susan Aline Stone Woodard, for 33 amazing years.

 

Rex was a retired self-employed Painting and...

Huetta Marie Turpin Twelkemeier

Huetta Marie Turpin Twelkemeier

Jan 27, 2023

Mrs. Huetta Marie Turpin Twelkemeier, age 95

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Friday, January 27, 2023, at Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly, TN.. She was born May 19, 1927, in St. Louis, MO, to Hugh Thurman Turpin and Hilda Marie Czeschin Turpin.

 

Mrs. Twelkemeier was a member and Elder at Ellis Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Waverly,...

Jerry Bruce Simmons

Jerry Bruce Simmons

Jan 22, 2023

Mr. Jerry Bruce Simmons, age 73

 

Of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Camden Healthcare & Rehab in Camden, TN after a brave battle with cancer. He was born September 8, 1949, in Waverly, TN. He was a member of Flatwoods Community Church.

Jerry graduated from Waverly Central High School in 1967. He joined the...

Janet Delores Hawkins

Janet Delores Hawkins

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Janet Delores Hawkins, age 68

 

Of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Saturday, January 21, 2023, at her home. She was born April 22, 1954, in Blytheville, Arkansas. Janet enjoyed reading suspense and mystery books. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and playing with her two dogs, JJ and Bo.

 

Mrs. Hawkins’s wishes were to...

Roger Dale Cannon

Roger Dale Cannon

Jan 20, 2023

Mr. Roger Dale Cannon, age 66

 

Of:  Waverly, TN passed away Friday, January 20, 2023, at his home. He was born May 15, 1956, in McEwen, TN. Roger enjoyed fishing, bird and deer watching, dancing, and having cookouts with family and friends.

 

Mr. Cannon’s wishes were to be cremated. A graveside memorial will be held at a...

Gregory Neil Pruett

Gregory Neil Pruett

Dec 31, 2022

Mr. Gregory Neil Pruett, age 61

 

Of: Waverly, Tennessee passed away Saturday, December 31, 2022, at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born May 17, 1961, in Waverly, TN.

 

Mr. Pruett was a United States Army Veteran and worked as a Sprinkler Fitter for Union Local #421. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching UT sports...

Dwayne Stewart Hicks

Dwayne Stewart Hicks

Dec 28, 2022

Mr. Dwayne Stewart Hicks, age 72

 

Of: Lewisburg, TN passed away Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at NHC in Lewisburg, TN. He was born June 23, 1950, in Waverly, TN.

 

Dwayne was a highly skilled carpenter. He loved gardening, especially roses, and classic rock music. Dwayne also loved antiquing, crossword puzzles, and being outdoors.

 

Visitation will...

Darrell Page Russell

Darrell Page Russell

Dec 26, 2022

Mr. Darrell Page Russell, age 89

 

Of: New Johnsonville, TN passed away Monday, December 26, 2022, at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born December 15, 1933, in Dover, TN.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 7:00pm Wednesday, December 28th and from 10:00am until service time Thursday, December 29th at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

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James Douglas Gidcomb

James Douglas Gidcomb

Dec 19, 2022

 

Mr. James Douglas Gidcomb, age 80

 

Of: New Johnsonville, TN passed away Monday, December 19, 2022, at Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital West in Nashville, TN. He was born April 27, 1942. Mr. James Gidcomb was a retired Asphalt Paving Foreman for Holland Contractors in Waverly, TN. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed riding around. He also loved...

Judith "Judy" Hamblet Waller

Judith "Judy" Hamblet Waller

Dec 4, 2022

                                                                                Name: Mrs. Judith “Judy” Hamblet Waller      Age: 70  

Of: Summertown, TN passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Maury...

Jerry Wayne Woods, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Woods, Sr.

Dec 3, 2022

Mr. Jerry Wayne Woods, Sr., age 64

 

Of: Hurricane Mills, TN passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born May 18, 1958, in Waverly, TN. Jerry worked for Tom Barnett at the Gulf Station in Buffalo for several years.

 

Mr. Woods’s wishes were for cremation.

 

Memorial Services for...

Gladys May O'Neal

Gladys May O'Neal

Nov 30, 2022

Mrs. Gladys May O’Neal, age 91

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born May 9, 1931, in Hustburg, TN.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Friday, December 2nd and from 9:00am until service time Saturday, December 3rd at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

Funeral...

Billy Jack Hanson

Billy Jack Hanson

Nov 18, 2022

Mr. Billy Jack Hanson, age 41

 

Of: Puryear, TN, passed away Friday, November 18, 2022, at his home. He was born January 26, 1981, in Anniston, AL. Billy Jack enjoyed camping, basketball and football; especially watching Alabama football.

 

Visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

 

The family’s...

John Hugh Bear

John Hugh Bear

Nov 16, 2022

Mr. John Hugh Bear, age74

 

Of: McEwen, TN passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2022, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born June 22, 1948, in Henry County, TN.

 

Mr. Bear’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Survivors:

 

Son:

   Les Patrum of Humboldt, TN

 

Daughters:

   Ginger Laird of Louisiana

  ...

David Wayne Byrd

David Wayne Byrd

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. David Wayne Byrd, age: 51

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at home. He was born July 6, 1971, in Akron, OH.

 

Mr. Byrd’s wishes were to be cremated.

 

Survivors:

 

Daughter:

   Michelle Byrd of Akon, OH

 

Mother:

   Peggy Byrd of Waverly, TN

 

Brothers:

   Richard Byrd of Waverly,...

Lorie Anne Napier

Lorie Anne Napier

Nov 3, 2022

Lori Anne Napier, age 40

 

Of: Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born January 20, 1982 in Waverly, TN.

 

Lorie Napier was a Certified Nursing Assistant and worked for the local nursing homes. She was a loving caregiver to her mom and she loved cooking, gardening, and...

Ronald Joseph Evans

Ronald Joseph Evans

Nov 1, 2022

Mr. Ronald Joseph Evans, age 76

 

Of: Erin, TN passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Houston County Hospital in Erin. He was born December 14, 1945 in Prairieville, LA.

 

Mr. Evans loved to make sausage and Cajun dishes for his family and friends. He always had a joke or story to tell, and loved to drive...

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