Obituaries
Obituaries for the Waverly & McEwen area
Jelema Jean Dotson Baker
Jul 6, 2022
Mrs. Jelema Jean Dotson Baker, age 94, of McEwen, TN, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Jelema was born January 23, 1928, in McEwen, TN, to Leander Dotson and Vina Terry Dotson.
Visitation with the family will be Friday, July 8, 2022, from 4 PM to 7 PM and on Saturday, July 9, 2022, beginning at 8 AM until...
Gladys Kennerly Gill
Jul 2, 2022
Mrs. Gladys Kennerly Gill of McEwen, Tennessee passed away into the glories of Heaven on Saturday morning, July 2, 2022. She was the youngest daughter born to Emmit and Nora Mae Sizemore Kennerly, on the family farm near Big Richland Creek on the cold Thursday evening of February 10, 1927. A witness to history, her life spanned over seventeen presidencies. Growing up...
John Danny "Dan" Sparks
Jun 24, 2022
John Danny “Dan” Sparks, age 75, of McKinney, TX, passed away Friday June 24, 2022. Dan was born February 6, 1947, in Nashville, TN, to Edwin Claude Sparks, Sr. and Audrey Belle Henry Sparks. He was the owner of Raytheon Company and a restaurant owner.
There will be a graveside service on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 3:00 PM,...
Sheryl Ann Mathis Lampley
Jun 24, 2022
Ms. Sheryl Ann Mathis Lampley, age 57, of McEwen, TN, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Sheryl was born December 12, 1964, in Norfolk, VA, to Shirley Ann Gordon and Arthur “Freddie” Eugene Mathis. She was in insurance sales for much of her adult life.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday,...
William "Bill" Eugene Parry
Jun 20, 2022
Mr. William Eugene “Bill” Parry, age 77, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, June, 20, 2022, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly. Mr. Parry was born April 29, 1945, in Wellsville, New York, to Ralph Eugene Parry and Pauline Mildred Haught Parry. Bill was a veteran of the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War. He was married...
Joyce Nell Marrs Murrell
Jun 19, 2022
Mrs. Joyce Nell Marrs Murrell, age 82, of Waverly, TN, passed away on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly. Mrs. Murrell was born on November 27, 1939, in Martin, TN, to Willie Hue Marrs and Helen Terry Mars. She was the wife of William Murrell and the mother of 3 sons. Joyce was a member...
Betty McCord Baker
Jun 18, 2022
Mrs. Betty McCord Baker, age 84, of Waverly, TN, passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Baker was born November 27, 1937, in Johnsonville, TN, to Albert Lee McCord and Mildred Alice Hughey McCord. She was married to Jimmy Reed Baker. She was a member of Waverly church of Christ and Order of...
Marilyn Watts Lancaster
Jun 9, 2022
Mrs. Marilyn Watts Lancaster, age 68, of Wesley Chapel, FL, and formerly of Lobelville, TN, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Lancaster was born July 28, 1953, in Chamblee, GA, to Guy Maxwell Watts, Jr. and Bessie Mae McNeil Watts. She was married to James “Jim” Lancaster. She graduated from Wheeler High School in Marietta, GA...
Mary Elizabeth Bradley Tarpy
Jun 8, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Elizabeth Tarpy, age 92, our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, and friend to everyone God allowed to come into her life. Mrs. Tarpy died on June 8, 2022 at her home in McEwen.
She passed away after a short illness from a stroke. She was...
Jewel Marie Seals Ellen
Jun 6, 2022
Mrs. Jewel Marie Seals Ellen, age 73, of Hurricane Mills, TN, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Ellen was born on December 13, 1948, in Winchester, TN, to William Harrison Seals and Carrie Fields Seals. Jewel was a homemaker and she and her husband Harold Ellen, Sr., raised a family of 5 children. She was...
Dorothy Jean McCall
Jun 4, 2022
Ms. Dorothy Jean McCall, age 87 of Nashville, formerly of Waverly, TN, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2022 at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
Dorothy McCall was born January 12, 1935 in Waverly, TN to Bert McCall and Lillie Bell Hornbeak McCall and was a Housekeeper.
Visitation with the family will be Thursday, June 9, 2022 from 11am until service time...
Becky Scurlock-Whisenhunt
May 30, 2022
Becky E. Scurlock Whisenhunt, 52 a resident of Cleveland passed away Monday in a local hospital.Becky Scurlock Whisenhunt, a beloved daughter of Harold and Sheila Scurlock, born September 14, 1969 in Waverly, TN and later made her home in Cleveland, TN. Becky received her Bachelors of Science in Education from Lee University, Masters of Science in Educational Administration & Educational...
Malcolm Layne Hemby
May 29, 2022
Malcolm Layne Hemby, age 18, of Waverly, TN, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022. Layne Hemby was born January 8, 2004, in Nashville, TN, to William Christopher Hemby and Leona Marie Marrs Hemby. He was a graduate of Waverly Central High School Class of 2022. He was a member of Pisgah United Methodist Church in New Johnsonville, TN. Layne was...
Wesley "Knox" Richard Phillips
May 26, 2022
Staff Sergeant Wesley "Knox" Richard Phillips, Retired, United States Air Force, age 64, of Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Nashville VA Medical Center, in Nashville, TN. Wesley's last day this side of eternity was spent peacefully surrounded by the love of family and friends. He was born November 10, 1957, in Waverly, TN, to James Richard...
Konnor James McFarlin
May 25, 2022
Konnor James McFarlin age 17, of Hurricane Mills, TN passed away Wednesday May 25, 2022. Konnor was a senior at Waverly Central High School. He played saxophone with the Waverly Tiger Marching Pride Band and was a member of the Wildwood Valley church of Christ.
Konnor is survived by his:
Parents - Jeremy and Katie McFarlin of Hurricane...
William Howard Bell, Sr.
May 21, 2022
Mr. William Howard Bell, Sr., age 75, of Waverly, TN, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2022, at his home following an extended illness. Howard Bell, Sr. was born October 12, 1946, in Nashville, TN, to William Holcrof Bell and Louise Melvis Dotson Bell. He was married to Glenda Paulette Eaves Bell. He worked for 45 years and retired as a...
Clifford Wayne McCarson
May 16, 2022
Mr. Clifford Wayne McCarson, age 77, of McEwen, TN, departed this life May 16, 2022, at his home, surrounded by all of his children, siblings, loving wife of 55 years, and many loved ones. Clifford was a Heavy Equipment Operator for many years. He also ran a tug boat for TVA for 12 years. He loved to be in the...
Oliver Bond Bath, Jr.
May 10, 2022
Mr. Oliver Bond Bath, Jr., age 96, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mr. Bath was born October 8, 1925, in Andrews, SC, to Oliver Bond Bath, Sr. and Mary Vivian Pipkin Bath. He was married to the late Ethel Marie Perry Bath in 1948. He was a...
Eddie "Catfish" Davis
May 7, 2022
Mr. Charles "Eddie" "Catfish" Edward Davis, age 76, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness. Eddie "Catfish" Davis was born July 13, 1945, in Nashville, TN to Ellen Daniel and Loyal Pope Davis. He was married to Brenda Carol Grooms Davis. He graduated from Waverly Central High School Class of...
Fonnie Edward Brown, Jr.
May 4, 2022
Mr. Fonnie Edward Brown, Jr., age 78, of Waverly, TN, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home, following an extended illness. Mr. Brown was born May 9, 1943, in Waverly, TN, to Fonnie Edward Brown, Sr. and Sybil Oneal Braden Brown. He was married to Dorris Evonne Winters Brown for over 60 years. He was a member of...
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