OBITUARIES

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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...

Sue Smith Carter

Sue Smith Carter

Jun 9, 2016

Age: 90, of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Thursday, June 9, 2016 at Camden Healthcare Center. She was born May 27, 1926 in Benton County, TN. She was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church and the Historical Society. Mrs. Carter’s wishes were to be cremated. Visitation: will be held from 12:00 noon until service time Monday, June 20th at the...

James Barney Wheeler

James Barney Wheeler

Jun 7, 2016

Age: 85, of: McEwen, TN Died: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at Alive Hospice in Nashville. Mr. Wheeler was born February 23, 1931 in Humphreys County, TN. He was an Army Veteran and member of Open Bible Assembly. Mr. Wheeler worked as a Machinist and retired from Chevrolet Forge in Michigan. Visitation: will be held from 5:00 – 9:00pm Wednesday, June...

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Lynn

Jeffrey "Jeff" Allen Lynn

Jun 6, 2016

Age: 47, of: Hurricane Mills, TN Died: Monday, June 6, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Lynn was born April 24, 1969 in Waverly, TN. Visitation: will be held from 4:00 – 8:00pm Thursday, June 9th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Private Graveside Services: for Mr. Lynn will be conducted Friday, June 10th in the Lynn Family Cemetery. Interment:...

Hattie Mae Hogan

Hattie Mae Hogan

May 29, 2016

Age: 95, of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, May 29, 2016 at NHC Healthcare. Mrs. Hogan was born October 9, 1920 in Dickson, TN. She was a member and Church Mother of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed baseball, cooking, working crossword puzzles and listening to Gospel music. Visitation: will be held from 11:00am until service...

John Ray Corle

John Ray Corle

May 28, 2016

Age: 66, of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, May 28, 2016 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Corle was born December 16, 1949 in Madison County, Ohio. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed woodworking and fishing. The family’s wishes were for cremation. Survived by: Daughter: Charlet M. Corle of Georgia Sisters: Cathy Corle Wales (Dewey) of Pigeon Forge Rachael Diane Corle...

David Lee Hamilton

David Lee Hamilton

May 26, 2016

Age: 63, of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, May 26, 2016 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville. Mr. Hamilton was born January 4, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC. He was an Army Veteran and member of the Bumpus Mills Masonic Lodge. Mr. Hamilton worked as a Telephone Engineer for the Department of Army. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting and fishing....

Collin Benjamin Kotlarz

Collin Benjamin Kotlarz

May 26, 2016

Age: 31, of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Illinois. He was born November 1, 1984 in LaCrosse, WI. Mr. Kotlarz attended Compassion Church and volunteered with 615 Homeless Ministries. He enjoyed many hobbies including preaching the Gospel, skiing, water skiing, cliff diving, basketball, camping, fishing and Frisbee golf. The family’s wishes were for cremation. Memorial Services: for...

Pearlie May Collier

Pearlie May Collier

May 24, 2016

Age: 88, of: Waverly, TN Died: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. Mrs. Collier was born July 10, 1927 in Waverly, TN. She was a member and Steward for Salter’s Chapel AME Church. Visitation: will be held from 12:00 noon until service time Monday, May 30th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Collier...

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