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Lee John Oelka

Lee John Oelka

Oct 23, 2024

Lee John Oelka, age 84, of New Johnsonville, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at is home with his loving family by his side. Mr. Oelka was born November 14, 1939, in Monroe, Michigan, to Lee John and Dorothy Mae Bell Oelka. He was a retired veteran of the United States Navy, after serving his country for 20 years,...

Odessia Fay Hooper

Odessia Fay Hooper

Oct 22, 2024

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Odessia Fay Hooper, age 79, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Humphreys County Care & Rehab, in Waverly, Tennessee. Fay Hooper was born June 12, 1945, in McEwen, Tennessee, to Roy Thomas Hooper, Jr. and Maudie Smith Hooper. She was a graduate of McEwen High...

Hank Morris Williams, Jr.

Hank Morris Williams, Jr.

Oct 17, 2024

Hank Morris Williams, Jr., age 69, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, October 17. 2024, at his home. Hank was born October 20, 1954, in Franklin, Tennessee, to Bailey Morris Williams, Sr. and Martha Geneva Crutcher Williams. He was a retired Carpenter. Hank loved fishing, cleaning house, and cooking. He enjoyed tinkering. He loved his pet dogs, Stormy and Ennis.

Graveside...

John Thomas "Bookie" Ervin

John Thomas "Bookie" Ervin

Oct 13, 2024

Mr. John Thomas “Bookie” Ervin, age 82

 

Of Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home. He was born January 13, 1942, in Nashville, TN. 

 

Bookie devoted over 20 years of his professional life to the Pipefitters’ Union # 572, where his commitment and expertise gained him respect amongst colleagues and peers. His work ethic and integrity set a...

Linda Estelle Binkley Cable

Linda Estelle Binkley Cable

Oct 9, 2024



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Mrs. Linda Estelle Binkley Cable, age 74

 

Of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital in Murfreesboro, TN. 

 

Throughout her life, Linda embodied warmth and kindness, continually putting the needs of her family above her own. She was the guiding light in her home, creating...

Joe Ward Cannon

Joe Ward Cannon

Oct 8, 2024

Mr. Joe Ward Cannon, age 59

Of Waverly, TN passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He was born March 23, 1965, in Dickson, TN. 

Joe was a member of the Waverly Cumberland Presbyterian Church for the past three years. He devoted his time and skills to serve as the church's maintenance man, ensuring that the church remained a welcoming place for worship...

Emma Darlene Scott Forde

Emma Darlene Scott Forde

Oct 7, 2024

 

Ms. Emma Darlene Scott Forde, age 78 Of Buffalo Grove, IL, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at Endeavor Health Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, IL. She was born March 14, 1946, in Waverly, TN.

 

Darlene had an extraordinary personality that blended humor with honesty. Known for her sharp wit and ability to deliver the truth with grace, she was...

Dorothy Ann Thompson

Dorothy Ann Thompson

Oct 2, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Thompson, age 84

 

Of Waverly, TN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mrs. Dorothy was born on April 28, 1940, to Cleveland and Mabel Taylor Bradley in McEwen, TN. She was a member of the Richland Avenue Church of Christ and enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, and caring...

George Benjamin Pearl

George Benjamin Pearl

Oct 1, 2024

George Benjamin “Benny” Pearl, age 86, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. He was born December 25, 1937, in Waverly, Tennessee. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Carl Pearl and Rebecca Ridings Pearl, and his wife of 53 years, Elizabeth Sisk Pearl. He is survived...

Bettie Gail McMurtry

Bettie Gail McMurtry

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Bettie Gail McMurtry, age 90 of Waverly, TN, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at AHC Waverly. She was born December 24, 1933, in Binghamton, NY to Leland VanDuzer, Sr. and Hazel Greene VanDuzer.

Mrs. McMurtry was a member of the American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking/baking, and playing Fantasy Football. She was also an avid Raiders...

Cammie Quinn Stanford

Cammie Quinn Stanford

Sep 27, 2024

Cammie Quinn Stanford, age 66, of McEwen, Tennessee, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, Tennessee. Cammie was born September 14, 1958, in Waverly, Tennessee, to J. L. Quinn and Opal Christine Harden Quinn. She was married to Michael Wayne Stanford. Cammie was a homemaker and loved cooking and flower gardening. She was an...

Rickey Alford Robbins

Rickey Alford Robbins

Sep 18, 2024

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Rickey Alford Robbins, age 68, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at his home. Rickey was born June 1, 1956, in Waverly, Tennessee, to Alford Odell Robbins and Helen Mae Dabbs Robbins. He was a retired Custodian for the Humphreys County Board of Education. He was a...

Nan Mae Eddleman

Nan Mae Eddleman

Sep 16, 2024



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Mrs. Nan Mae Heard Eddleman, age 92, of New Johnsonville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Humphreys County Care and Rehab. She was born February 23, 1932, in Hustburg, TN to Willie Elmer Heard and Ola Spencer Heard. She had...

Frank Carlton Huelsenbeck

Frank Carlton Huelsenbeck

Sep 15, 2024



Mr. Frank Carlton Huelsenbeck, age 83

Of Waverly, TN, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. He was born February 16, 1941, in Conway, Arkansas to Cirby Huelsenbeck and Donna Davis Huelsenbeck.

Frank’s journey in public service began when he was sworn in as a Patrolman with the Oxford Police Department in March of 1969....

Ann Daniel Choate

Ann Daniel Choate

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Ann Daniel Choate,  age 88

 

Of: Hurricane Mills, TN passed away Friday, September 6, 2024, at her home. She was born on September 8, 1935, to Alford Reynolds and Lucille Forrester Reynolds in Reeves, TN. She was a member of Bold Springs Church of Christ. Mrs. Ann was a former employee of State Farm and Kuhn's

 

Visitation will be held on Saturday,...

Clarence Ezra Duncan

Clarence Ezra Duncan

Sep 3, 2024

Courtesy Obituary in Memory of Mr. Duncan

Mr. Clarence Ezra “Zeke” Duncan, of New Johnsonville, formerly of Linden, passed away Tuesday September 3, 2024 at his home.

He was born on Brush Creek in Linden, TN on May 5, 1936 to the late Alvin Duncan and Beulah Smith Duncan.

Ezra attended Parnell Elementary School and graduated from Linden High School in 1955. He...

Rita Richardson Stevens

Rita Richardson Stevens

Sep 1, 2024



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Mrs. Rita Richardson Stevens, age 74, of McEwen TN, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born January 20, 1950, in Nashville, TN. She loved reading novels and spending time with her friends and family. 

Mrs. Stevens is survived by her loving...

Tyree Darnell Burns

Tyree Darnell Burns

Aug 21, 2024

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Mr. Tyree Darnell Burns, age 32

Of Waverly, TN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born January 19, 1992, in Nashville, TN to Charles Morgan and Rosie Burns. 

A graduate of Waverly Central High School, Class of 2010, Tyree embodied the values...

Crystal Ann Mosley

Crystal Ann Mosley

Aug 21, 2024

Crystal Ann Mosley, age 41

 Of: Dickson, TN passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Horizon Medical Center in Dickson. She was born on November 30, 1982, to Donnie Mosley and Brenda Lee Warden Smith. Crystal had a caring heart and always made sure that she supported everyone that was a part of her life. Above all, she loved all her...

Nancy Mae Hooper Allen

Nancy Mae Hooper Allen

Aug 21, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Mae Hooper Allen, our precious mother, went to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born September 1, 1936, in Clarksville, TN, to Will and Elizabeth Luffman Crawford. Mrs. Allen was lovingly called Mama, Mommy, and George by her children, while her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and...

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