OBITUARIES

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Rev. Edward Carl Strickland

Rev. Edward Carl Strickland

May 13, 2017

Rev. Edward Carl Strickland, age: 89 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Saturday, May 13, 2017 at Horizon Medical Center. He was born September 20, 1927 in Smithville, Mississippi. Rev. Strickland was a Navy Veteran and member of the American Legion and V.F.W. He was also a member of the Assembly of God Church. Graveside Services: for Rev. Strickland will be...

Margaret Ruth "Nan" Davis

Margaret Ruth "Nan" Davis

May 11, 2017

Mrs. Margaret Ruth “Nan” Davis, age: 92 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born July 30, 1924 in Humphreys County, TN. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Pine Hill Church of the Nazarene. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Friday, May 12th and from 10:00am until service time...

Nancy Rosamond Porch Floyd

Nancy Rosamond Porch Floyd

May 10, 2017

Nancy Rosamond Porch Floyd, 94, died peacefully in her daughter’s home on May 10, 2017, in Orlando, Florida. Mrs. Floyd is survived by her daughters, Michele Floyd McNerney (Gerry), of Orlando, Florida, and Marian Floyd of Waverly TN. She is survived by three grand-daughters and two great-grand sons. Nancy was also survived and loved by many nieces and nephews as...

Evelyn Lee Pierpoint

Evelyn Lee Pierpoint

May 10, 2017

Mrs. Evelyn Lee Pierpoint, age: 71 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Horizon Medical Center. She was born September 7, 1945 in Paris, TN. Mrs. Pierpoint was a nature enthusiast. She loved planting flower gardens and was known for having a “green thumb”. But most of all, Mrs. Pierpoint loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Visitation: will...

Jerry Neil Walker

Jerry Neil Walker

May 1, 2017

Mr. Jerry Neil Walker, age: 76 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, May 1, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. He was born December 9, 1940 in Harlan, KY. Mr. Walker was a Navy Veteran and worked 30+ years as a Mechanic for Inland Container. He was a member of the Waverly First Baptist Church and Hustburg Masonic Lodge. Visitation: will be...

Nelson Lee Wright

Nelson Lee Wright

Apr 29, 2017

Mr. Nelson Lee Wright, age: 68 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, April 29, 2017 at his home. He was born March 11, 1949 in Farmville, VA. Mr. Wright has a Vietnam Army Veteran and worked as a Welder for Vanguard Services. He was a member of Masonic Lodge #431 and the NRA. In his spare time, Mr. Wright enjoyed hunting,...

William "Buddy" Buchanan

William "Buddy" Buchanan

Apr 29, 2017

Mr. William “Buddy” Buchanan, age: 78 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born April 25, 1939 in Humphreys County, TN. Mr. Buchanan was a member of the Cotton Valley Masonic Lodge. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Visitation: will be held from 5:00 – 9:00pm Tuesday, May 2nd with Masonic Services...

Dorothy Marie Hooper

Dorothy Marie Hooper

Apr 26, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Hooper, age: 63 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at St. Thomas West in Nashville. She was born May 2, 1953 in Hamilton, Ohio. Mrs. Hooper was a member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Mrs. Hooper’s wishes were for cremation. Visitation: will be held from 1:00pm until service time Saturday, April 29th at Humphreys County...

Lillian A. Wolfslau

Lillian A. Wolfslau

Apr 21, 2017

Mrs. Lillian A. Wolfslau, age: 88 Of: Kyle, TX, formerly of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside on Friday, April 21, 2017. Lillian was born in Hustburg, TN to Gracial and Eunice Damesworth on June 11, 1928. She moved to Clayton, Missouri where she met the love of her life, Richard Wolfslau. They married...

Dorsey Allen Burch Jr.

Dorsey Allen Burch Jr.

Apr 20, 2017

Mr. Dorsey Allen Burch, Jr., age: 83 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, April 20, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Burch was born February 4, 1934 in Humphreys County, TN. He was an Army Veteran, worked for Consolidated Aluminum, and a member of Glenwood Methodist Church. Mr. Burch’s wishes were to be cremated. Graveside Services: for Mr. Burch will be...

Joshua Lynn Finch

Joshua Lynn Finch

Apr 17, 2017

Mr. Joshua Lynn Finch, age: 33 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, April 17, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born August 13, 1983 in Davidson County. TN. Visitation: will be held Tuesday, April 25th from 3:00 – 8:00pm and Wednesday, April 26th from 11:00am until service time at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral services: for Mr. Joshua Lynn...

Edward "Eddie" Hicks

Edward "Eddie" Hicks

Apr 9, 2017

Mr. Edward “Eddie” Hicks, age: 63 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, April 9, 2017 at TriStar Natchez ER in Dickson. He was born November 17, 1953 in Humphreys County. Mr. Hicks worked as a Prison Guard and served on the Humphreys County Rescue Squad. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and bowling. Mr. Hicks was loved by many...

Gladys E. Dreaden

Gladys E. Dreaden

Apr 8, 2017

Mrs. Gladys E. Dreaden, age: 95 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, April 8, 2017 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born July 26, 1921 in McEwen, TN. Mrs. Dreaden was a member of the Waverly Church of Christ and enjoyed sewing. The Dreaden family would like to acknowledge and thank her dedicated caregivers at Magnolia Place in Waverly during...

William Donald "Don" Hardin

William Donald "Don" Hardin

Mar 31, 2017

Mr. William Donald “Don” Hardin, age: 79 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, March 31, 2017 at his home. He was born October 21, 1937 in Scottsboro, AL. Mr. Hardin was an Air Force Veteran, member of the Waverly Cumberland Presbyterian Church and Elks Lodge. Mr. Hardin’s wishes were for cremation. Survived by: Sons: Steve Hardin of New Johnsonville, TN Tony...

Alan Richard Jones

Alan Richard Jones

Mar 27, 2017

Mr. Alan Richard Jones, age: 41 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, March 27, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born June 10, 1975 in Dickson, TN. Mr. Jones was active in the Army National Guard and was working towards his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at Walden University. He was a member of Compassion Church and previously sang in the...

Mary Elizabeth Mealer

Mary Elizabeth Mealer

Mar 19, 2017

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Mealer, age: 66 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, March 19, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. She was born August 26, 1950 in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Mealer was a member of the Eastern Star. Visitation: will be held from 10:00am until service time Wednesday, March 22nd at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Mealer will be...

Kathryn Sanders

Kathryn Sanders

Mar 16, 2017

Mrs. Kathryn Sanders, age: 89 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, March 16, 2017 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born October 12, 1927 in Humphreys County. Mrs. Sanders was a member of the Waverly church of Christ. She was former President of the Business and Professional Women’s Club and Assistant Vice President of Union Bank. Mrs. Sanders also served...

Kenneth Burns

Kenneth Burns

Mar 13, 2017

Mr. Kenneth Burns, age: 56 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, March 13, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. He was born October 23, 1960 in Waverly, TN. Mr. Burns worked as a Teacher’s Aid for Special Education. Visitation: will be held from 10:00am until service time Saturday, March 18th at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr. Burns will be...

Nancy Lillian Baggett Bratton

Nancy Lillian Baggett Bratton

Mar 9, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Lillian Baggett Bratton, age: 87 Of: Scott City, MO, formerly of Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Heartland Care & Rehab Center in Missouri. She was born June 10, 1929 in Humphreys County. Visitation: will be held from 11:00am until service time Friday, March 17th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Bratton...

Randal "Randy" Lee Wheeler

Randal "Randy" Lee Wheeler

Mar 8, 2017

Mr. Randal “Randy” Lee Wheeler, age: 60 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Centennial Medical Center. He was born December 3, 1956 in Nashville, TN. Mr. Wheeler was a former member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed participating in the Annual Randy Brown Ride and annual Howlin’ in the Holler. Mr. Wheeler’s wishes were for cremation. Survived...

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