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Obituaries for the Waverly & McEwen area

Essie Irene Tyler

Essie Irene Tyler

Sep 9, 2020

Essie Irene Winstead Tyler of McEwen died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her home after a years-long battle with cancer. She was 78. Mrs. Tyler was born February 23, 1942, in Nashville to Luther Hershel and Essie Ridings Winstead. She graduated from McEwen High School in 1960 and married Jimmy Tyler in December of the following year. The couple settled...

Dorothy Ann Parker

Dorothy Ann Parker

Sep 6, 2020

 Ms. Dorothy Ann Parker, age 77, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020, at St. Thomas West, Nashville, TN.  Ms. Parker was born on April 3, 1943, in Crichton, AL, to Henry Alvin Smith and Dorothy Ann York Smith.  She worked in bookkeeping for the City of Atmore.  Dorothy enjoyed gardening, cooking, and her grandchildren. 

She...

David Allen Martin

David Allen Martin

Sep 1, 2020

 

Mr. David Allen Martin, age 62 of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2020, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN.  David was born on April 9, 1958 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Ralph Martin and Pat Spangle Martin. He worked at Clark Container as a press operator. He enjoyed model cars and cherished his grandbabies.

He...

Perla Marleny Perez-Mondragon

Perla Marleny Perez-Mondragon

Aug 31, 2020

Perla Marleny Perez-Mondragon, age 4 months old, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, August 31, 2020, at Tristar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. She was the precious infant daughter of Horacio Perez and Marisol Mondragon. Perla was born April 15, 2020, in Nashville, TN.She brought joy and happiness to everyone she touched. This angel will forever be loved and...

Frances Ann Grant VanSyckel

Frances Ann Grant VanSyckel

Aug 28, 2020

Ms. Frances Ann Grant VanSyckel, age 90 of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away Friday, August 28, 2020 at Waverly Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center. Frances was born May 16, 1930 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Harry Samuel Grant and Martha Alice Cameron Grant. She was a homemaker, a volunteer at the Waverly Animal Shelter and a member of the Waverly First...

Vincent Scott Richardson

Vincent Scott Richardson

Aug 22, 2020

Vincent Scott Richardson “Vince” age 58, of Dickson, Tennessee passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020. Mr. Richardson was born June 27, 1962 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Ivan Eugene and Charlotte Rugi Richardson. He was supervisor at A.G. Simpson before becoming disabled due to Leukemia.   Vince was best known by his friends and family as someone who loved life...

Kimberly Denise Arnold

Kimberly Denise Arnold

Aug 16, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly Denise Arnold, age 49, of Springville, TN, and formerly of McEwen, TN, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2020, in Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mrs. Arnold was born September 9, 1970, in Dickson, TN, to Pascal Harrell and Margaret Faith Baker Harrell. She was married to Richard Wade Arnold. Kim was a member of St. Patrick...

Kenneth Ray Wiles

Kenneth Ray Wiles

Aug 12, 2020

Mr. Kenneth Ray Wiles, age 60, of Waverly, TN, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his home. Mr. Wiles was born May 13, 1960, in Waverly, TN, to Edward C. and Lottie Marie Mosley Wiles. He was married to Gerri Joy Liles Wiles for over 34 years. Kenneth was the Owner/Operator of W & W Trucking. He was a...

Becky Baker

Becky Baker

Aug 3, 2020

Mrs. Mary Rebecca "Becky" Baker, age 88, of McEwen, TN, passed away Monday, August 3, 2020, in TriStar Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. Mrs. Baker was born February 4, 1932, in Nashville, TN, to Claude Meade and Jewell Carolyn Hudson Harris. She was married to the late James Lafayette "J. L." Baker, Sr. She was a member of Hurricane...

Jerry Wayne Liles

Jerry Wayne Liles

Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Jerry Wayne Liles, age 82, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 in Waverly. Mr. Liles was born November 28, 1937, in Greenfield, TN, to Carnell and Rosalie Allen Liles. He was married to the late Patricia Gustafson Liles. He was a member of Elysian Grove Church of Christ in Waverly, TN. He was a retired Manager...

Lois Jean Griffin Caneer

Lois Jean Griffin Caneer

Jul 25, 2020

Ms. Lois "Jean" Griffin Caneer, age 72, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020, at her home. Ms. Caneer was born September 28, 1947, in Milan, TN, to Paul and Ruby Powell Griffin. She was a graduate of Waverly Central High School Class of 1966. She was the retired owner of Leaders Furniture Store in New Johnsonville....

John Thomas Chappell

John Thomas Chappell

Jul 23, 2020

Mr. John Thomas Chappell, age 77, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, in St. Thomas Mid-town Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Chappell was born October 7, 1942, in McEwen, TN, to Thomas Rye and Lucille Curtis Chappell. He was a Vietnam War veteran and served in the United States Marine Corps. John T. was a retired...

Richard Lee Rains

Richard Lee Rains

Jul 19, 2020

Richard Lee Rains, age 77, peacefully met Jesus on July 19, 2020, surrounded by family.  Richard was born on December 12, 1942, in Zwolle, Louisiana. Richard was a very caring man who loved the Lord.  He would preach the gospel to anyone that would listen.  He loved to knock on doors for hours to win souls for Christ.  He was...

Joy Stevens

Joy Stevens

Jul 18, 2020

Mary Joyce "Joy" Stevens, age 95, of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN.

Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 10:00am at Ebenezer Cemetery. Pastor Mark Warren and Pastor Tommy Stevens will officiate the service. Friends and family may gather at the cemetery for the service....

J.W. "Sonny" Lee Jr.

J.W. "Sonny" Lee Jr.

Jul 17, 2020

J.W. "Sonny" Lee Jr. age 85, of Waverly, TN, passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at Three Rivers Hospital. "Sonny" was born July 16, 1935 in Carrollton, Mississippi to J.W. Lee Sr. and Willie Pentecost Lee.

He spent most of his life in Louisville, Kentucky and was employed by First National Bank of Louisville. He loved to travel, garden, and...

David Allen Stewart

David Allen Stewart

Jul 16, 2020

Mr. David Allen Stewart, age 61, of Erin, TN, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Houston County Community Hospital, in Erin. Mr. Stewart was born August 22, 1958, in Ft. Campbell, KY, to James Harold and Mary Hazel Peck Stewart. He formerly worked as a Dump Truck Driver for B & B Excavating in New Johnsonville, TN. Graveside service...

Dorothy Buford Garretty Freeland

Dorothy Buford Garretty Freeland

Jul 13, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy Buford Garretty Freeland, age 96, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, July 13, 2020,  at Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly, TN. Dorothy was born October 12, 1923, in Nashville, TN, to Buford Garretty and Willie Mae Garretty. She was a lifetime member of the Eastern Star and the Waverly First United Methodist Church.

Visitation will be held...

William Franklin Brawley

William Franklin Brawley

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. William Franklin Brawley, age 80, of Waverly, TN, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020, at TriStar Horizon Hospital in Dickson, TN. William was born September 11, 1939, in Bruceton, TN, to Charlie Alexander Brawley and Ruby Diner Walker Brawley. He served in the United States Army 36 years and was a retired Guard at the Turney Center . He...

Von Gardner

Von Gardner

Jul 9, 2020

Mrs. Ethel Youvoin "Von" Gardner, age 81, of McEwen, TN, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2020, at the home of her grandson, Wade and Kristen Gardner, in Columbia, TN. Von was born June 19, 1939, in Florence, AL, to Wilburn Edward and Hester Caroline Morris Parrish. She was married to the late Victor "Vic" Eugene Gardner. She was a retired...

Jesse Andrew McCord

Jesse Andrew McCord

Jul 6, 2020

Mr. Jesse Andrew McCord, age 91, of Lexington, KY and formerly of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, July 6, 2020, in Cambridge Nursing Home in Lexington, KY. Mr. McCord was born December 7, 1928, in Hickman County, TN, to William and Exie Collier McCord. He was a retired self employed Logger. He was married to Ruby Willine Collier Oliphant McCord....

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