OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Humphreys County Funeral Home
Joyce Ann Frye Cardwell
Jun 1, 2017
Mrs. Joyce Ann Cardwell, age: 79 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Thursday, June 1, 2017 at her home. She was born October 18, 1937 in Knoxville, TN. Mrs. Cardwell was a member of River Lake Baptist Church. She enjoyed playing cards and making ceramics with her friends. Visitation: will be held from 2:00 - 7:00 pm Sunday, June 4th and...
Della Mae "Dale" Ellison
May 25, 2017
Mrs. Della Mae “Dale” Ellison, age: 79 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Thursday, May 25, 2017 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born April 23, 1938 in Louisville, KY. Visitation: will be held from 1:00 – 7:00pm Sunday, May 28th and from 10:00am until service time Monday, May 29th at Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral services: for Mrs. Ellison...
Sandy Lee Hams Wilhite
May 18, 2017
Ms. Sandy Lee Hams Wilhite, age: 42 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Three Rivers Hospital. She was born July 11, 1974 in Nashville, TN. Ms. Wilhite was a loving daughter, sister and friend; but above all, she was a loving mother to her two sons. The family’s wishes were for cremation and a memorial service will...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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