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Obituaries for the Waverly & McEwen area

Lillie Pearl Summers

Lillie Pearl Summers

Jun 21, 2018

Mrs. Lillie Pearl Tankersley Summers, age 86, of McEwen, TN, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.  Mrs. Summers was born January 29, 1932 to the late John Lee Tankersley and Lillie Arliecy McCarson Tankersley.Survivors include: 2 Sons:Arthur Eugene Summers (Paula)Anthony Neal Summers (Rhonda)4 Granddaughters:Kim Haskins (Brad)Erika McCoy (Michael)Arliecy PatrickBritney Summers9 Great Grandchildren:Natalie, Sam, Ava, Gavin, Trenton, Eli, Brynlee, Mason, and...

Norma Sue Frazier

Norma Sue Frazier

Jun 21, 2018

Mrs. Norma Sue “Grandma” Emerson Frazier, age 83, of New Johnsonville, TN passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018.  Mrs. Frazier was born August 2, 1934 to the late Clyde Douglas Emerson and Olivia Evans Emerson.  She was married to Henry Odell Frazier for 65 Years. Survivors include:Husband - Henry Odell Frazier of New Johnsonville, TN2 Sons-Larry (Delena) Frazier of New Johnsonville,...

Robert Neil James

Robert Neil James

Jun 12, 2018

Robert "Bob" Neil James 70 of, Erin, TN passed away Tuesday, June 12, 2018.  Mr. James was born in Tucson, Arizona to the Late Jimmie Cole James and Corene Hughes James.  He was a retired Environmentalist for the State of Tennessee. He was a member of the Gideons International and he loved to fish.  Mr. James is survived by his:Stepmother: Brenda...

Byron Corlew Moore

Byron Corlew Moore

Jun 8, 2018

Mr. Byron Moore of Waverly, TN, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at Three Rivers Hospital. Mr. Moore was born in Hustburg, TN, to the late Samuel and Clementine Moore. He was retired from TVA and a member of the Ebenezer Methodist Church.  Survivors include:His wife of 65 Years, Peggy Moore2 Daughters: Cindy Frazier (David) of WaverlyPatti Wexler (Marty) of Nashville3 Grandchildren: Ginger Batson (Frank), Zach Wexler...

James Rudolph "Sammy" Tate

James Rudolph "Sammy" Tate

Jun 4, 2018

Mr. James Rudolph "Sammy" Tate of McEwen, TN, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018 at his home. Mr. Tate was born in Perry County, TN, to Louis Chesley and Lena Louise Scaggs Tate. He was married to Hattie Dimple Palk Ligon Tate. He was a  Corporal in the United States Army, having served during the Korean War. Sammy was a...

Minnie Olivia Galbreath

Minnie Olivia Galbreath

Jun 1, 2018

Minnie O. Galbreath, age 88, of McEwen, TN, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018.  Mrs. Galbreath was born in Hohenwald, Tennessee to the late Jettie (Lindsey) Hinson and George Thomas Ray Hinson.  She was a retired hairdresser at Minnie's Beauty Salon in McEwen, Tennessee.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Norman Galbreath, her son David Galbreath, and her brother Charles Ray...

Daniel Baker

Daniel Baker

May 30, 2018

Sgt. Daniel Scott Baker, age 32, of Dickson,TN died suddenly  May 30, 2018.Survivors include his wife; Lisa Schrock Baker of Dickson,TN, his daughter,Meredith June Baker of Dickson,TN, his parents; Darryl Baker and wife, Pippa of Columbia,TN, Melissa Baker Bohn and husband, Mark of Williamsport,TN, and Veronica Bryan and husband, Chad of Centerville,TN, his brother; Cameron Baker and wife Paige of...

Joe Lynn Green

Joe Lynn Green

May 25, 2018

Mr. Joe Lynn Green 82 of, Waverly, TN passed away at the Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, Tennessee.  Mr. Green was born in Nashville, TN to the late William Charles Green and Hattie Dimple (Palk) Green.  He was a retired laborer for the Northern Ohio Paving Company and served in the Air Force for 7 years.Mr. Green is survived by...

Danny Warren

Danny Warren

May 21, 2018

Mr. Danny Warren age 65, of Waverly, TN passed away Monday, May 21, 2018. Mr. Warren was born October 11, 1952 to the late Billy Joe Warren and Mattie Lee Allen Warren. Danny was a Deputy Sheriff for the Humphreys County Sheriff’s Office for 38 years. He was married for 45 years to Debbie Tittle Warren. Danny is survived by his:Wife- ...

Charles Gonzalves

Charles Gonzalves

May 18, 2018

Mr. Charles Gonzalves age 91, of Sacramento, CA passed away Friday, May 18, 2018. He was born in Pittsburg, CA on February 25, 1927 to the late Camillo Gonzales and Mary Thomas. Mr. Gonzalves was retired from the Plumbers and Pipefitters Union Local 447. Mr. Gonzalves served in the US Navy during WWII. He was married to the late Patricia...

James Allen Coppage

James Allen Coppage

May 17, 2018

Mr. Jim Coppage age 55, of Waverly, TN passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. He was born January 9, 1963 in Honolulu, HI. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his:Parents-   Jim and Linda HughesSisters-  Gail Hughes (Johnson)  Jaye HughesBrother-  Tony HughesDaughter-  Jackie WingfieldGrandsons-  Justice Coppage  Jace WingfieldNephew-  Chad WilesNeice-Taylor Pickle He was preceded in death by his grandparents...

Marshall Wyatt Sanders

Marshall Wyatt Sanders

May 6, 2018

Mr. Marshall Wyatt Sanders, age 47, passed away Sunday, May 6,2018.  Marshall was born August 6, 1970 in Chattanooga, TN to the late Jerry Sanders and Barbara Moran.  He joined the U.S. Air Force in 1988 serving for over a decade.  While Serving, he was forward deployed supporting operations in the first Gulf War as well as in Bosnia-Herzegovina.  Later,...

Butch Mathes

Butch Mathes

May 4, 2018

Mr. Butch Mathes age 71, of Waverly, TN passed away Friday, May 4, 2018. Mr Mathes was born in Nashville, TN on January 5, 1947 to the late Red Mathes and Dorothy Louise Baker Mathes. He was married to Cynthia Grant Mathes. He was a member of Ellis Grove Presbyterian Church in Waverly, TN. Mr. Mathes was a 32nd Degree...

Pamela Fay Perry

Pamela Fay Perry

Apr 30, 2018

Pamela Fay Perry, age 56, of Clarksville, TN. passed away Monday, April 30, 2018 at her home. She was born August 29, 1961 in Waverly, TN. to the late James Willard Webb and Zinia Fay Story Webb James.  She was married to Ricky Perry.  Mrs. Perry attended the Tabernacle in Clarksville, TN. In addition to her parents she was preceded...

Pete Simmons

Pete Simmons

Apr 21, 2018

Mr. Huey Long (Pete) Simmons age 87, passed away Saturday, April 21. 2018 Pete was born November 22, 1930 in Cotton Valley, LA to the late James William and Minnie Lou Newton Simmons. He joined the Marines in February, 1951 and left active service in May 1952. He remained in the reserves for 10 years. He worked as an electrician...

Judy Ann Newbern

Judy Ann Newbern

Apr 20, 2018

Mrs. Judy Ann Newbern, age 73, of Waverly, TN passed away Friday, April, 20, 2018 at her home. She was born February 28, 1945 in Waverly, TN to the late Orman Erskin And Nell Marie Davis Dendy. She was married to the late Charles Weinbacker Newbern. She was a retired Department Manager for Walmart. Mrs. Newbern was a member of...

Harley Frederick Grebner

Harley Frederick Grebner

Apr 14, 2018

Mr. Harley Frederick Grebner, age 85, of McEwen, TN, and formerly of Glasford, IL, passed away April 14, 2018, in Waverly, TN. Mr. Grebner was born in Rome, IL, to Frederick Joseph and Josephine Mary Theobald Grebner. He was a veteran and a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Air Force having served 20 years which included the Korean...

Larry "Chrysler" Howell

Larry "Chrysler" Howell

Apr 9, 2018

Mr. James Larry (Chrysler) Howell age 65, of McEwen, TN passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 at his home. Mr. Howell was born March 1, 1953 in Waverly, TN to the late William Harvey Howell and Hattie Lucille Himes. He was a retired equipment operator. Mr. Howell was a member of the McEwen church of Christ. Mr. Howell is survived by...

James Barry Davis

James Barry Davis

Apr 6, 2018

Mr. James Barry Davis, age 63, of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018, at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly, TN. Mr. Barry Davis was born April 12, 1954, in Waverly, TN, to Leo Harville and Gladys Laverne Brown Davis. He was a retired logger. Barry was a loving and devoted grandfather to his precious grandchildren. He was...

Avis Summers Buchanan

Avis Summers Buchanan

Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Avis Summers Buchanan, age 87, of Waverly, TN, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, in the Humphreys County Nursing Home in Waverly. Mrs. Buchanan was born April 11, 1930, in Hurricane Mills, TN, to Neal Gerion and Ruby Lee Bishop Summers. She was married to the late David Junior "Pety" Buchanan. She was a homemaker and a member of Bascom...

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