OBITUARIES

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Mr. Willie Burton Burns

Mr. Willie Burton Burns

May 11, 2018

Mr. Willie Burton Burns, age: 61 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday May 11, 2018 in Dickson Health and Rehab. He was a member of the Church of Christ and loved all types of Sport especially Basketball and the New York Nicks. Visitation: will be from 11 – 1 on Tuesday at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr....

Frances Powers Grannis

Frances Powers Grannis

May 8, 2018

Mrs. Frances Powers Grannis, age: 96 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Tuesday, May 8, 2018 at her home in Waverly. She was born on October 15, 1921 in Owensville, IN. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in McEwen, TN. Mrs. Frances was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Co-Owner of Powers Florist for 38 years and a...

Jerry Douglas Hedge

Jerry Douglas Hedge

May 3, 2018

Mr. Jerry Douglas Hedge, age: 80 Of: Waverly, Tennessee Died: Thursday, May 3, 2018 at his home in Waverly, Tennessee. He was born July 8, 1937 in Waverly, Tennessee. Mr. Hedge was a member of the Waverly Church of Christ, a Mason, and a Shriner. He served in the United States Army, and later worked 24 years with TVA. In...

Matthew Ray Blackerby

Matthew Ray Blackerby

Apr 30, 2018

Mr. Matthew Ray Blackerby, age: 43 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, April 30, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born September 12, 1974 in Reading, PA. Mr. Blackerby was a member of the Framily Motorcycle Group. Mr. Blackerby’s wishes were for cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survived by: Daughters: Tabatha Boatman (Alex) of...

Nancy Jeannette Swearns

Nancy Jeannette Swearns

Apr 30, 2018

Ms. Nancy Jeannette Swearns, age: 57 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Monday, April 30, 2018 at her home in McEwen. She was born April 26, 1961 in Dickson, TN. Ms. Swearns was a member of Pleasant Ridge Freewill Baptist Church. She was a homemaker who enjoyed reading and being around her family. Visitation: will be held from 3:00 – 8:00pm Wednesday,...

John Leonard Morrisett

John Leonard Morrisett

Apr 29, 2018

Mr. John Leonard Morrisett, age: 83 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Sunday, April 29, 2018 at St. Thomas in Nashville, TN. He was born July 28, 1934 in New Johnsonville, TN. Mr. Morrisett was a member of the Hustburg Church of Christ and Good Sam Club. He served as Deputy Sheriff for 4 years and later went to work at...

Gladys June James

Gladys June James

Apr 28, 2018

Mrs. Gladys June James, age: 89 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Saturday, April 28, 2018 at her Home in New Johnsonville, TN. She was a member of the Trace Creek Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She loved gardening and being with her family. Visitation: will be 5-7 Thursday and 10 until service time on Friday...

April Dawn Blackerby

April Dawn Blackerby

Apr 27, 2018

Mrs. April Dawn Blackerby, age: 39 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, April 27, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born February 24, 1979 in Dickson County, TN. Mrs. Blackerby was a member of the Framily motorcycle group. The family’s wishes were for cremation. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors: Husband: Matt Blackerby of Waverly,...

Evelyn Denise Hicks Bennett

Evelyn Denise Hicks Bennett

Apr 27, 2018

Evelyn Denise Hicks Bennett Age: 56 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Friday, April 27, 2018 at home in McEwen, TN. She was born April 5, 1962 in Humphreys County, TN. Visitation: will be held from 3:00 – 8:00pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 and from 9:00am until service time Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: will be...

Casey Dwayne Hooper

Casey Dwayne Hooper

Apr 23, 2018

Mr. Casey Dwayne Hooper, age: 58 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Monday, April 23, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born June 14, 1959 in Waverly, TN. Mr. Hooper was an Army Veteran and retired from Nemak after 24 years. Casey enjoyed spending his time fishing with his good friends Sammy Hooper and Eddie Ray Brown and...

Bonnie Lou DePriest

Bonnie Lou DePriest

Apr 21, 2018

Mrs. Bonnie Lou DePriest, age: 78 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at her home. She was a member of the Waverly United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Monday, April 23rd and from 12:00pm until service time Tuesday, April 24th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services:...

Thomas Coleman

Thomas Coleman

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Thomas Coleman, age: 88 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Coleman served bravely with pride and valor in the Army for two years in the Korean War. After his enlistment, he went to work for TVA, Dupont and Conalco. He loved fishing and automobiles. Visitation: will be held from 11 a.m. until...

Laura Ruth Lester Wood

Laura Ruth Lester Wood

Apr 10, 2018

Ms. Laura Ruth Lester Wood, age: 68 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at her home. She was born February 21, 1950 in Memphis, TN. Ms. Wood was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church. She was an avid reader and animal lover. She also enjoyed spending time with her childhood friends. Ms. Wood’s wishes were for...

Thomas Henry Farrell Sr.

Thomas Henry Farrell Sr.

Apr 10, 2018

Mr. Thomas Henry Farrell, Sr., age: 69 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at Centennial Medical Center. He was born December 17, 1948 in Plattsburgh, NY. Mr. Farrell was an Army and Navy Veteran. He was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and the American Legion. Mr. Farrell was a tissue donor, so he...

Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Sutton

Thomas Gerald "Jerry" Sutton

Apr 8, 2018

Mr. Thomas Gerald “Jerry” Sutton, age: 75 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his home. He was born August 27, 1942 in Waverly, TN. Mr. Sutton was a member of Lighthouse Ministries. He loved watching the TN Vols play ball, John Wayne movies and NASCAR. Visitation: will be held from 3:00 – 8:00pm Monday, April 9th and...

Minnie Ruth Baker

Minnie Ruth Baker

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Minnie Ruth Baker, age: 91 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born October 25, 1926 in Benton County, TN. Mrs. Baker was a member of Bethel Pentecostal Church. She enjoyed sewing, fishing, going on cruises and family gatherings. Visitation: will be held from 10:00am until service time Saturday, April 7th at...

Essie Oline Culp

Essie Oline Culp

Apr 4, 2018

Mrs. Essie Oline Culp, age: 88 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at her home. She was born October 30, 1929 in Dierks, AK. Mrs. Culp was a homemaker and worked in flea markets. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Saturday, April 7th and from 12:00pm until service time Sunday, April 8th at Humphreys County...

James David Taylor

James David Taylor

Apr 4, 2018

Mr. James David Taylor, age: 61 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born March 7, 1957 in Garden City, Michigan. Mr. Taylor was a member of McEwen Church of Christ and an avid artist. The family’s wishes were for cremation. Survivors: Daughter: Amanda Pinter of Ypsilanti, MI Brother: Darrell Taylor (Joyce) of...

Ret. Captain Clarence Henry Greff Jr.

Ret. Captain Clarence Henry Greff Jr.

Apr 3, 2018

Ret. Captain Clarence Henry Greff, Jr., age: 88 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at his home. He was born December 5, 1929 in Jackson, MS. Ret. Captain Greff served in the United States Navy for 26 years. During his enlistment he served 2 tours in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star. Visitation: will be held from 2:00pm...

Mr.  Robert Eugene  Miller

Mr. Robert Eugene Miller

Mar 28, 2018

Mr. Robert Eugene Miller Age: 86 Of: McEwen TN Died: Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. He was a Army Veteran and skilled semi-truck driver. He loved his family, friends, dog and cats and enjoyed taking Millie out West to visit family and friends. He loved attending church, driving his Honda Goldwing with mom in...

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