OBITUARIES

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William Bill "Poppy" Boswell

William Bill "Poppy" Boswell

Sep 15, 2015

Age: 68 Of: Waverly, TN Passed away: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at home in the Dry Creek Community. Mr. Boswell was born April 17, 1947 in Shelbyville, TN. He was a lifelong member of the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators Local #86 in Nashville, TN. He attended the Waverly church of the Nazarene. Before his illness he enjoyed...

Mary Elizabeth Miller

Mary Elizabeth Miller

Sep 14, 2015

Age: 84 Of: New Johnsonville, TN Died: Monday, September 14, 2015 at her home. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Hustburg church of Christ. Visitation: will be held from 12 noon to 2pm Tuesday, September 15th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Graveside Services: for Mrs. Miller will be conducted at 2:30pm Tuesday, September 15th in the Ebenezer Cemetery...

Alice Lenora Dugger

Alice Lenora Dugger

Sep 3, 2015

Age: 85 Of: Murfreesboro, TN Died: Thursday, September 3, 2015 at NHC in Murfreesboro. Visitation: will be held from 11 – 2pm Sunday, September 6th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Graveside Services: for Mrs. Dugger will be conducted at 2:30pm Sunday, September 6th at the Dugger Cemetery in McEwen with Bro. Mark Warren officiating. Interment: will follow. Survived by:...

Joseph William McCoy Jr.

Joseph William McCoy Jr.

Sep 3, 2015

Joseph William McCoy Jr. McEwen, TN Funeral services for Mr. Joseph William McCoy Jr., age 70, will be held at 3 PM on Monday, September 7, 2015 in the Shelton-Hunt Funeral Home Chapel with cremation to follow. Mr. McCoy, a retired correctional officer for the State of Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2015 at his home. He was...

Jerry Mack Mealer

Jerry Mack Mealer

Sep 2, 2015

Age: 63 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at his home. Graveside Services: for Mr. Mealer will be conducted at 1pm Monday, September 7th at North Cemetery with Joel Justice officiating. Interment: will follow. Survived by: Brothers: Freddy Mealer of Waverly Robin Mealer of Waverly Sister: Gail Fryer of Waverly Grandchildren: Corey “Vern” Wright of Waverly Dillon Mealer...

David Wesley Langford

David Wesley Langford

Aug 29, 2015

Age: 62 Of: McEwen, TN Died: Saturday, August 29, 2015 at VCU Medical Center in Richmond, VA. Mr. Langford worked as a Truck Driver since he was 17 years old and recently worked for Admiral Merchants. He was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. He enjoyed farming, traveling and spending time with his family. Visitation: will be held from 3...

Scott Duane Bell

Scott Duane Bell

Aug 26, 2015

Age: 48 Of: Nashville, TN Died: Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at Summit Medical Center. Mr. Bell worked as an IT Specialist for General Mills for 15 years. He attended Holy Trinity Community Church and was an active member of the church Choir. In his spare time, Mr. Bell enjoyed going to the gym and body building. Visitation: will be held...

Joyce Marie Hall Smith

Joyce Marie Hall Smith

Aug 22, 2015

Age: 80 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Saturday, August 22, 2015 at Three Rivers Hospital. Visitation: will be held from 2:30 – 6pm Sunday, August 23rd and from 8:30am until service time Monday, August 24th at the Humphreys County Funeral Home. Funeral Services: for Mrs. Smith will be conducted at 10am Monday, August 24th in the Humphreys County Funeral Home chapel...

Charles Dorsey Sanders

Charles Dorsey Sanders

Aug 21, 2015

Age: 78 Of: Waverly, TN Died: Friday, August 21, 2015 at his home. Mr. Sanders was a Korean Army Veteran and member of the Mt. Olive Baptist Church. He worked as a Coal Tower Operator for TVA. Mr. Sanders had a passion for motorcycles, working on automobiles and music. Visitation: will be held from 12 noon until service time Tuesday,...

Donald Winston Parnell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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