OBITUARIES

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John Andrew "Jay" Gibson

John Andrew "Jay" Gibson

Aug 20, 2016

Age: 43, of: McEwen, TN Died: Saturday, August 20, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Gibson was born August 12, 1973 in Escondido, CA. He was a loving father and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Mr. Gibson’s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 6:00pm Saturday, August 27th at the Primitive...

Edith Marie Scurlock Craig

Edith Marie Scurlock Craig

Aug 19, 2016

Age: 79, of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, August 19, 2016 at Waverly Health Care Center. Mrs. Craig was born December 2, 1936 in Waverly, TN. She was a member of Ellis Grove Presbyterian Church. Visitation: will be held from 5:00 – 8:00pm Sunday, August 21st and from 10:00am until service time Monday, August 22nd at the Humphreys County Funeral Home....

Kenneth Lee Schultz

Kenneth Lee Schultz

Aug 13, 2016

Age: 72, of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Schultz was born April 22, 1944 in Pinellas County, FL. He was a Navy Veteran and worked 24 years as an Equipment Specialist for Home Medical Care. Mr. Schultz’s wishes were to be cremated. Survived by: Sons: Allen Agy (Jennifer) of New York Lee Schultz...

Robert Allen Elvington

Robert Allen Elvington

Aug 8, 2016

Age: 87, of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, August 8, 2016 at his home. Mr. Elvington was born April 19, 1929 in Humphreys County. He was a Korean Army Veteran, member of Pisgah United Methodist Church and member of the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Elvington worked for Oman Construction and later for Consolidated Aluminum for 23 years. Visitation: will be held from...

Bobby  Lewis Atchison

Bobby Lewis Atchison

Aug 2, 2016

Age: 55, of: Waverly, TN Died: Tuesday, August 2, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. He was born March 6, 1961 in Humphreys County, TN. Mr. Atchison loved to work on 4-wheelers and loved his dogs. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, August 4th and 10:00am until service time on Friday, August 5th at the Humphreys...

Charles Williams "Bill" Hayes

Charles Williams "Bill" Hayes

Jul 30, 2016

Age: 94, of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday July 30, 2016 at the Humphreys County Nursing Home. Mr. Hayes was a retired farmer and butcher at Piggly Wiggly and Big Star. He served in WWII as an Army Medic. He served as an Elder in the Humboldt Church of Christ for fifty years. He was a member of the Waverly Church...

Beverly Carol Poole

Beverly Carol Poole

Jul 29, 2016

Age: 70, of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, July 29, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center. Ms. Poole was born December 16, 1945 in Nashville, TN. She attended the Church of Christ. The family’s wishes were for cremation. Memorial Services: for Ms. Poole will be conducted at 2:00pm Friday, August 5th in the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel. Survivors: Son: Tony Poole...

James Lawrence Lipke

James Lawrence Lipke

Jul 25, 2016

Age: 77, of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, July 25, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center. He was born January 20, 1939 in Pittsburgh, PA. Mr. Lipke was a retired TSgt for the Air Force and also worked for Northrup Grunman and Advance Auto Parts. He was a member of Wildwood Valley church of Christ. Mr. Lipke loved animals and volunteered with...

Billy Daniel "Danny" Nowlin

Billy Daniel "Danny" Nowlin

Jul 25, 2016

Age: 59, of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Monday, July 25, 2016 at his home. He was born on July 29, 1956 in Waynesboro, TN to Billy E. Nowlin and Winnie Horton Nowlin. Danny had a life full of family, friends, and travel. He was a member of the New Johnsonville church of Christ. Danny will be greatly missed by a...

Gary "Sparky" Wayne Lyell

Gary "Sparky" Wayne Lyell

Jul 22, 2016

Age: 61, of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, July 22, 2016 at Skyline Medical Center. Mr. Lyell was born December 6, 1954 in Dickson County, TN. He was a Boilermaker for Union Local #455. He enjoyed fishing, riding his Harley, and spending time with his wife, family and dog, Harley. Mr. Lyell’s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation: will be held...

Teddy Andrew Russell

Teddy Andrew Russell

Jul 17, 2016

Age: 69, of: McEwen, TN Died: Sunday, July 17, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Russell was born January 16, 1947 in Springfield, Ohio. He was a retired MSgt for the United States Marines and served as an Avionics Electronics Instructor and later a Recruiter. During his service he did 2 tours in Vietnam and received a Bronze Star for...

Elizabeth Mae Wells

Elizabeth Mae Wells

Jul 11, 2016

Elizabeth was born in Hurricane Mills, TN to Edd and Clara Goodrich. Being the second of six siblings on a farm, she discovered that she liked to make her doll’s clothing. This skill later turned into a career for Elizabeth throughout her adult life. Her mother and father brought her and her siblings up with a strong faith in God....

Thomas Carter Killebrew

Thomas Carter Killebrew

Jul 10, 2016

Age: 70, of: Franklin, TN Died: Sunday, July 10, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center. Mr. Killebrew was born November 1, 1945 in McEwen, TN. He was a Vietnam Army Veteran and attended the Church of Christ. Mr. Killebrew worked several years as a Heating and Air Technician and received his Doctorate in Air Conditioning and Refrigeration. Visitation: will be held...

Adam Troy Jones

Adam Troy Jones

Jul 7, 2016

Age: 35, of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Centennial Medical Center. Mr. Jones was born August 1, 1980 in Dickson, TN. Graveside Services: for Mr. Jones will be conducted at 3:00pm Wednesday, July 13th in the Cook Cemetery in Erin with William Brown officiating. Interment: will follow. Survived by: Wife: Lena Tomblin Jones of Waverly Daughter: Emily...

Larry Willis Cochran

Larry Willis Cochran

Jul 6, 2016

Age: 74, of: Waverly, TN Died: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Cochran was born March 5, 1942 in Page, North Dakota. He was an Army Veteran and worked 42 years at Temple Inland. Mr. Cochran was a member and Elder of Waverly Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Cochran’s wishes were to be...

Dorothy Sue Tester

Dorothy Sue Tester

Jul 2, 2016

Age: 72, of: McEwen, TN Died: Saturday, July 2, 2016 at her home. Mrs. Tester was born August 7, 1943 in Davidson County, TN. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Visitation: will be held from 11:00am until service time Sunday, July 3rd at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Tester will be conducted at...

Rodney Oneal Edwards, Sr.

Rodney Oneal Edwards, Sr.

Jun 26, 2016

Age: 47 of: McEwen, TN Died: Sunday, June 26, 2016. Mr. Edwards was born November 28, 1968 in Dickson, TN. He worked as an Iron Worker for Barnett Steel Erectors and was an avid Motorcycle Rider. Visitation: will be held from 3:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, June 30th, 10:00am – 8:00pm Friday, July 1st and from 10:00am until service time Saturday,...

Olive May "Ollee" Reynolds

Olive May "Ollee" Reynolds

Jun 25, 2016

Age: 80, of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, June 25, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mrs. Reynolds was born January 4, 1936 in Delaware where she grew up and graduated Valedictorian from Caesar Rodney High School. She attended her freshman year of college at the University of Maryland but graduated with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Wayne...

Herman "Bobby" Bernard Waggoner

Herman "Bobby" Bernard Waggoner

Jun 16, 2016

Age: 87, of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Thursday, June 16, 2016 at his home. He was born December 11, 1928 in Humphreys County, TN. Mr. Waggoner was an Army Veteran, member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Ebenezer Cemetery Association Trustee and avid hunter. He worked and retired from DuPont after 27 years of service. Visitation: will be held from 10:00am...

Peggy Jo Cathey Philipi

Peggy Jo Cathey Philipi

Jun 13, 2016

Age: 75, of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, June 13, 2016 at Horizon Medical Center. She was born December 16, 1940 in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Philipi was a native of Humphreys County and member of Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening, canning and entertaining. Mrs. Philipi was a caregiver to many; and she will be great missed by her family...

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