OBITUARIES
Local obituaries for Humphreys County Funeral Home
Donald Winston Parnell
Aug 16, 2015
Age: 74 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Sunday, August 16, 2015 at his home. Mr. Parnell attended McEwen High School and graduated with the Class of 1958. After graduation, Mr. Parnell served and retired from the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army. During his service, he served on the USS Burton Island and the USS John F. Kennedy. Mr. Parnell worked as...
Mary Louise White
Aug 14, 2015
Age: 93 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Friday, August 14, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mrs. White was a member of the Baptist Church in Bruceton, TN. Visitation: will be held from 2 – 6pm Sunday, August 16th and from 10am until service time Monday, August 17th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. White will be...
Odis "Shorty" C. Forester
Aug 2, 2015
Age: 83 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Sunday, August 2, 2015 at his home. Mr. Forester was a member of the Water Valley Methodist Church. Visitation: will be held from 5 – 8pm Tuesday, August 4th and from 9am until service time Wednesday, August 5th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr. Forester will be conducted at 10am...
Roberta Linn Ranquist
Jul 31, 2015
Age: 63 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, July 31, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Ranquist loved competitive roller skating, was an avid bowler and loved the San Francisco 49ers football. Mrs. Ranquist’s wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service to be announced later. Survived by: Husband: H.A. Ranquist II of Waverly, TN 2 Daughters: Dawn Johnston (Mark) of...
William Edward Callahan
Jul 31, 2015
Age: 60 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Friday, July 31, 2015 at his home. Mr. Callahan was retired from DuPont. He loved Civil War Reenactments and his grandchildren. Mr. Callahan’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. The family requests memorials be made to the family. Survivors: 2 Daughters: Jennifer Dile (Charles) of New...
Bertha Jean Hooper
Jul 29, 2015
Age: 83 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Hooper was a member of Open Bible Assembly. Visitation: will be held from 12 – 8pm Thursday, July 30th and from 8am until service time Friday, July 31st at Open Bible Assembly in McEwen. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Hooper will be conducted at 11am Friday, July...
Jeneva B. Hornburger
Jul 24, 2015
Age: 87 Of: Waverly, TN, was born December 29, 1927; and died Friday, July 24, 2015 at the Humphreys County Nursing Home, where she lived for the past 4 years. Mrs. Hornburger was the daughter of the late John Allen Brake and Martha Barber Brake of Bold Springs, TN. She attended school at The Old Furnace in Only, TN. She...
John Dee Mosley
Jul 13, 2015
Age: 74 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, July 13, 2015 at his home. Mr. Mosley enjoyed hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. Visitation: will be held from 4 – 8pm Wednesday, July 15th and from 9am until service time Thursday, July 16th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mr. Mosley will be conducted at 11am Thursday, July 16th...
Larry Dale Unger Jr.
Jul 13, 2015
Age: 37 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Monday, July 13, 2015 at St. Thomas West. Mr. Unger worked 4 ½ years as a Truck Driver for Tittle Trucking. He enjoyed NASCAR, cooking out, and spending time with his family that he loved very much. Visitation: will be held from 4 – 8pm Thursday, July 16th and from 10am until service time...
Richard "Ricky" Melvin Burlison
Jul 11, 2015
Age: 53 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Saturday, July 11, 2015 at his home. Mr. Burlison was a member of River Lake Baptist Church and the Masonic Lodge. He worked as Deputy Sherriff in Humphreys County for 10 years and served as Chief of Police in New Johnsonville for 2 years. Visitation: will be held from 5 – 9pm Tuesday,...
Winnie Ewert Chance
Jul 10, 2015
Age: 79 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Friday, July 10, 2015 at her home. Graveside Services: for Mrs. Chance will be conducted at 4pm Sunday, July 12th in the McEwen Cemetery with William Brown officiating. Interment: will follow. Survived by: Husband: Franklin “Frank” Chance of McEwen Son: Jeffrey Allen Chance of McEwen Daughter: Denise Hatcher of Spring Hill Sister: Edith Masters...
Gladys Thelma Potter
Jul 10, 2015
Age: 95 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Friday, July 10, 2015 at the Humphreys County Nursing Home. Ms. Potter was a member of Lighthouse Ministries. Visitation: will be held from 4 – 8pm Monday, July 13th and from 12 noon until service time Tuesday, July 14th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Ms. Potter will be conducted...
Josie Maydene Holladay Asbury
Jul 7, 2015
Age: 94 Of: Nashville, formerly of New Johnsonville, TN Died: Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at Greenhills Health & Rehab Center in Nashville. Mrs. Asbury was born on March 24, 1921 near Huntingdon, TN. She was the daughter of Carlie B. Holladay and Josie Crider Holladay. She graduated from Huntingdon High School and attended Nashville Business College. Her career background consisted...
Leland Holland
Jun 28, 2015
Age: 76 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, June 28, 2015 at Dickson Health & Rehab Center. Mr. Holland worked and retired from the Department of Transportation after many years of service. He played guitar for the Blue Creek Ramblers Band and enjoyed working on tractors. Visitation: will be held from 3 – 8pm Monday, June 29th and from 10am until...
Dorcie Lee Yates
Jun 25, 2015
Age: 91 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, June 25, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Yates was a WWII Navy Veteran and member of the Waverly church of Christ. He worked as a Health Inspector for the State of Tennessee and was later inducted into the State of Tennessee Environmentalist Hall of Fame. Mr. Yates was very active with the...
Charles Franklin Moody Jr.
Jun 21, 2015
Age: 86 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Moody worked for DuPont for 26 years. He was a member of the New Johnsonville Church of Christ, the Lake Dwellers Camping Club, and the Hoop Pole Hunting Club. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and traveler. Visitation: will be held from 5-8 Tuesday, June...
Sherrie Ruth Harper Wilson
Jun 19, 2015
Age: 65 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, June 19, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was a retired Special Ed school teacher for the Humphreys County Board of Education. She enjoyed hummingbirds, fishing, gardening and riding motorcycles. Visitation: will be held from 4 – 8pm Saturday, June 20th and from 11am until service time Sunday, June 21st at...
Joyce Dean Taylor
Jun 13, 2015
Age: 81 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, June 13, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. Ms. Taylor was a member of the Ellis Grove Presbyterian Church. Memorial Services: for Ms. Taylor will be conducted at 10am Thursday, June 18th at the Ellis Grove Presbyterian Church with Bro. Bill Barger officiating. Ms. Taylor’s wishes were to be cremated. Survived by: Son: James...
Minnie Mai Wright
Jun 8, 2015
Age: 83 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Monday, June 8, 2015 at NHC. Mrs. Wright was a member of the Hurricane Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation: will be held from 11 – 8pm Wednesday, June 10th and from 10am until service time Thursday, June 11th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Wright will be conducted at 1pm...
Nida Estella Hover
Jun 4, 2015
Age: 83 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Thursday, June 4, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Hover attended the Assembly of God Church. Visitation: will be held from 1pm until service time Saturday, June 6th at the McEwen Funeral Home in McEwen. Graveside Services: for Mrs. Hover will be conducted at 3pm Saturday, June 6th in the McEwen Cemetery with Max Goodrum...
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