OBITUARIES

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Barbara Ann Hollifield

Barbara Ann Hollifield

Jul 22, 2025

Barbara Ann Hollifield, age 76, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away at her home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. Barbara was born January 25, 1949, in Ringgold, Georgia, to Henry Roosevelt and Bessie Elizabeth Waters Hollifield. She was a Cashier at Dollar Tree in Waverly and always enjoyed helping and meeting people. She loved crocheting blankets for people, reading books, and...

Eric Keith Bowers

Eric Keith Bowers

Jul 22, 2025

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Mr. Eric Keith Bowers, age 54, of Waverly, TN, passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. He was born in Robstown, Texas, on March 1, 1971, to his parents Thomas Andrew Bowers and Lanell Lee Dressback Bowers. Eric enjoyed hunting, target practice, fishing,...

Michael Jay Thrasher

Michael Jay Thrasher

Jul 21, 2025

Michael Jay Thrasher, 78, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on July 21, 2025. Born on December 30, 1946, in Attalla, Alabama, Michael dedicated his life to service—both to his country and his community.

Michael served honorably in the U.S. Army National Guard and was called to active duty during Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield. A proud paratrooper and certified jumpmaster,...

Donna Kay Warden

Donna Kay Warden

Jul 13, 2025

Ms. Donna Kay Warden, age 67, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 13, 2025. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on May 10, 1958, to her late parents, James Boyd and Julia Martin Boyd. Donna was a mother figure to everyone that was a part of her life, and she loved her family...

Laura Jane Townsend

Laura Jane Townsend

Jul 5, 2025

Ms. Laura Jane Curtis Townsend, age 88

Of McEwen, TN passed away Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Maury Regional Medical Center in Columbia, TN. She was born November 22, 1936, in Humboldt, TN to Buddie and Beulah Curtis.

As a devoted member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, Jane exemplified a life of unwavering faith. When she was able, she embraced her role...

Gerry Sue Goins

Gerry Sue Goins

Jul 3, 2025

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Mrs. Gerry Sue Sykes Goins, born October 28, 1945, passed away at St. Thomas West Hospital on July 3, 2025, at the age of 79.

Gerry Sue devoted her life to her family, raising four children with unwavering love, grace, and strength. A stay-at-home mom by choice and calling, she...

Raymond Lee Brown

Raymond Lee Brown

Jun 24, 2025

Mr. Raymond Lee Brown, age 89

Of Waverly, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. He was born on May 1, 1936, in Waverly, TN. For work, Raymond was an employee of the Consolidated Aluminum Corporation. He was also a hard-working farmer and logger and was featured as Brown Logging, along...

Danny Joe Sensing

Danny Joe Sensing

Jun 22, 2025

Mr. Danny Joe Sensing, affectionately known as DJ to those who knew him best, a cherished man whose life was characterized by his loving nature, adventurous spirit, and passion for life, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025, in Waverly, TN, at the age of 55. He was born on August 3, 1969, in Dickson, TN. His life was full of...

Reba Viola Jones

Reba Viola Jones

Jun 20, 2025

Mrs. Reba Viola Gamblin Jones, age 90

Of Waverly, TN passed away Friday, June 20, 2025, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born September 29, 1934, in Memphis, TN to Henry and Viola Gamblin.

A lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church, Reba's faith was the cornerstone of her existence. She found joy and purpose in her unwavering devotion, cultivating...

Joyce Raley Dowell

Joyce Raley Dowell

Jun 9, 2025

Mrs. Joyce Raley Dowell, age 74, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Mrs. Dowell was born August 2, 1950, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Harold and Mildred Thomas Raley. Joyce retired from Wal-Mart after 30 years of service. She loved talking and playing games on her cell phone. Facebook was an...

Janet Lee Daniel

Janet Lee Daniel

Jun 9, 2025

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Mrs. Janet Lee Daniel, age 66

Of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Monday, June 9, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. She was born June 22, 1958, to Willard and Elys Lee.

Janet was a cherished member of Pisgah Church in New Johnsonville, where she found much joy...

Frank Welsh Richmond, II

Frank Welsh Richmond, II

Jun 7, 2025

Mr. Frank Welsh Richmond, II., age 69

Of Waverly, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at his home. He was born on May 29, 1956, in Philadelphia County, PA, to Floyd and Virginia Theresa Mouton Richmond. After serving in the United States Air Force, he settled in Waverly and became a member of the River Lake Baptist Church. In...

William "Bill" Ellis Webb II

William "Bill" Ellis Webb II

Jun 5, 2025

A public graveside service was held on June 8, 2025, at Wyly Cemetery in Waverly, TN for William Ellis Webb II (Bill) who died on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. A Celebration of Life is scheduled on Saturday, June 14, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at Waverly United Methodist Church, Waverly, TN with visitation...

Joe Harvill Anderson

Joe Harvill Anderson

Jun 5, 2025

Mr. Joe H. Anderson, age 95

Of Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, June 5, 2025, at Waverly Hills in Waverly. He was born in Waverly on November 13, 1929, to the late Frank Harvill Anderson and Kathleen Bass Anderson.

Joe was a graduate of Waverly Central High School where he was a star basketball player. He received a bachelor’s degree from Austin...

Tommy Lee McCaleb, Jr.

Tommy Lee McCaleb, Jr.

Jun 4, 2025

Mr. Tommy Lee McCaleb, Jr., age 65

Of Hohenwald, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Lewis Park Post Acute in Hohenwald. He was born on October 16, 1959, in Waverly, TN, to Tommy McCaleb, Sr. and Peggy Pruett. Tommy’s favorite hobby was working on vehicles and trying them out once he was finished.

Interment will be held Friday, June 6,...

Roberta Jean McDaniel

Roberta Jean McDaniel

Jun 4, 2025

Roberta Jean McDaniel, age 70

Of Waverly, TN, passed away Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Waverly Hills Nursing Home. She was born on July 24, 1954, in Corpus Christi, TX., to Richard Hovious and Mary Jo Collier. Ms. Roberta enjoyed spending time shopping at her favorite stores. Most of all, she loved spending time with her grandchildren, family, and friends.

A private...

Glenda Rose Uptain

Glenda Rose Uptain

May 29, 2025

Mrs. Glenda Rose Uptain, age 87

Of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025, at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born August 1, 1937, in Sparta, TN to Cletus and Frances Breeden Cantrell.

Rose's life was a beautiful tapestry woven with love and joy, exemplified by her marriage to her high school sweetheart, Leroy Uptain, in November of 1955....

Percy James Coleman

Percy James Coleman

May 27, 2025

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Mr. Percy James Coleman, age 69

Of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Ascension St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville, TN. Percy was born July 16, 1955, in Waverly, TN, to his father, Percy Jones Coleman, Jr., affectionately known as P.J., and his mother, Emma Lucile Turner...

Veronica Jayne Hand

Veronica Jayne Hand

May 20, 2025

Mrs. Veronica Jayne Hand, age 62

Of Waverly, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Veronica was born on April 19, 1963, in Highland Park, MI. She was a member of the Water Valley Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening, sewing, and especially visiting her favorite casinos.

Mrs. Hand’s wishes were...

William Jeffrey Bishop

William Jeffrey Bishop

May 14, 2025

Mr. William Jeffrey “Jeff” Bishop, age 61

Of Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025. He was born November 10, 1963, in Honolulu, Hawaii to William and Mary Ann Bishop.

As a retired Captain for the Tennessee Department of Corrections, Jeff devoted 35 years of his life to service at the Turney Center, where he was known for his integrity and commitment...

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