Obituaries
Obituaries for the Waverly & McEwen area
Robert Earl Dreaden
Jul 8, 2024
Robert Earl Dreaden, age 83 of Waverly, TN, passed on Monday, July 8, 2024, at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN. Robert was born on April 23, 1941, in Waverly, TN to the late Aultie May Anderson Dreaden and Dorsey Earl Dreaden. Robert proudly served his country in the Armed Forces. He was a lifelong member at Bakerville Church of...
Gerald Robert Belles
Jun 22, 2024
“Greatly Blessed and Highly Favored”
Gerald “Jerry” Robert Belles, age 83, of McEwen, TN passed away at his residence surrounded by family on Saturday, June 22, 2024. He was born on January 28, 1941, in Alden, NY to the late Eleanor Oyer Belles and Ernest Belles. Jerry will be remembered as a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, mentor,...
Lou Ann Simmons Bell
Jun 16, 2024
Lou Ann Simmons Bell passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024 in Waverly, TN.
She was born July 29, 1953, in Batesville, MS, to H.L (Pete) and Sarah Watts Simmons. She was a graduate of Waverly Central High School Class of 1972. She was a member of Trace Creek Baptist Church. She married Allen Bell in May 1980. They had 1...
Myrna Sue Stewart
Jun 7, 2024
In Loving Memory of Myrna Sue Stewart
October 16, 1941 – June 7, 2024
Myrna Sue Stewart, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother “Granny”, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home in Goose Creek, South Carolina surrounded by her loving family on June 7, 2024, at the age of 82.
Myrna was born on October 16, 1941,...
Charles Bethel Gentry, Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
Mr. Charles Bethel Gentry, Jr., age 88 of McEwen, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024, at AHC in Waverly, TN. Charles was born on June 30, 1935, in McEwen, TN, to Charles “Bethel” Gentry, Sr., and Zoreta Estelle Murrell Gentry. Charles began his electrical career at the age of 17, working for a contractor in Newbern, TN. Soon...
Ann Michele Preuett
Jun 5, 2024
On Wednesday, June 5, 2024, just a week shy of her 76th birthday. Ann Preuett of McEwen, TN, an extraordinary woman left her family to join God and her loving husband in heaven.Born in Detroit, Michigan on June 13, 1948 to educators Robert “Bob” and Margaret (nee Carolin) McElliott, Ann was the middle child of five.In 1980 Ann married Robert...
Gloria Ann Smith
Jun 3, 2024
Gloria Ann Smith, age 83, went to be with Jesus on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Maple RidgeAssisted Living Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones. Gloria wasborn on August 2, 1940, in Williamson County, TN, to the late Luther and Laura DaughertyMangrum. She moved to Humphreys County at the age of 6. Gloria, known also as Granny...
Ralph Eugene Johnson
May 30, 2024
Ralph Eugene Johnson age 82 of McEwen, TN, passed away on Thursday, May 30,2024. He was born on December 23, 1941 in Sheridan, Wyoming. Ralph proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He worked in the Railroad industry. Ralph was not a man of many words. He enjoyed bowling and when he was a younger man he...
William "Bill" Ray Perry
May 28, 2024
William “Bill” Ray Perry, age 86 of Waverly, TN passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at his residence. Bill was born in Memphis, TN on April 12, 1938 to the late Bessie Mae Taylor Perry and David Richard Perry. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army. He retired at the Shelby County Sheriff's Department after 28 years of...
Wanda Marie Hamm
May 13, 2024
Wanda Marie Hamm, age 67 of Waverly, TN, passed away on May 13, 2024,at Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Wanda was born in Pittsburgh, PA, on November 6, 1956, to late Howard Leroy Miller and Jean Catherine Der Miller. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, great grandma, sister, aunt and friend. She loved motorcycle riding and “all things Little Man”. Wanda...
Jena Lynn Damesworth
May 7, 2024
Jena Lynn Damesworth, age 55, of Humphreys County, TN, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home. She was born in Humphreys County, TN, on May 8, 1968, to J.C. Damesworth and Ferretta Totty Damesworth. Jena loved spending precious time with her husband and family. She enjoyed gardening and flowers, cooking, fishing, and riding her Harley. Jena worked...
David Hiram Goodwin
May 3, 2024
Mr. David Hiram Goodwin, age 78, of Dickson, TN, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024, in Dickson, TN. David was born in Waverly, TN, on December 6, 1945, to Felix Goodwin and Maudeline Dreaden Goodwin. He was a self employed concrete finisher. David had a love for the great outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and the peaceful and...
Salli Louise Dotson
Apr 29, 2024
Salli Louise Dotson, passed away very unexpectedly on April 29th, 2024 at her home in Waverly, Tennessee. She was only 48 years old. Her whole family is deeply saddened by her sudden death.Salli was born in Lake City, Florida on February 26th, 1976 to Jimmy Williamson and the late Salli Bradley. She spent the majority of her childhood in Waverly,...
Paula Jean Reynolds Cannon
Apr 27, 2024
Paula Jean Reynolds Cannon, age 79, of McEwen, TN, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2024,surrounded by the love of her family.Paula was born on April 2, 1945, in Highland Park, MI, to Goebel and Alice Reynolds. Aftermarrying the love of her life, she settled in McEwen where she raised a beautiful family. Pauladevoted her life to her family. Her husband,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Stewart Rushton
Apr 22, 2024
Mrs. Jacqueline Rushton, age 76, recently of White Bluff, TN, passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024. Jacqueline was born in Jackson, TN, on October 26, 1947, to Jasper Jefferson Stewart and Bertha Lilian Turner Stewart. Jackie graduated from Waverly Central High School in 1965 and attended Belmont University. She was the purchasing and traffic supervisor at Inland Container and retired...
James Earnest Young
Apr 19, 2024
Mr. James Earnest Young, age 86, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024. Jim was born in McEwen, TN, on October 18, 1937, to the late Helen Marie Curtis Young and William Austin Young. Jim enjoyed farming, fishing and traveling. He was a devoted member for 20 years at the Christ Community Church...
Dr. James Morris Powers, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. James Morris Powers, Jr. formally of Paradise Valley, AZ and currently of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at The McKendree Village in Hermitage, TN. James was born on September 20, 1955 to the late Helen Hill Powers and Dr. James Morris Powers, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Laura Greve...
Beth Ann Fritts
Apr 15, 2024
Beth Ann Schreiber Fritts, age 57 of Waverly, TN, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Waverly, TN on July 17, 1966, to the late Betty Burke Schreiber and Leon Schreiber. Beth was a devoted wife, mother, mimi, sister, aunt and friend. She loved being outdoors and riding motorcycles....
Nancy Jane Clayton
Apr 13, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Clayton age 90, of Waverly, TN passed away April 13, 2024. Mrs.Clayton was born December 12, 1933, in Mayfield, KY to the late ElsieWilliams Byron and Slaughter Long Byron. Mrs. Clayton lived most of her lifein Waverly and was a member of Waverly First United Methodist Church forover 50 years where she served on many committees and led...
Gary Lynn Brooks, Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
Gary Lynn Brooks, Sr., age 66 of Waverly, TN passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Gary was born in Jackson, TN on September 21, 1957, to Doris Naramore and Roy Brooks. He was big hearted, caring family man and an avid fisherman.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 19 years, Debbie Carter Sherrod Brooks...
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