Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
William Bryant Persell
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” Bryant Persell, 78, was born on October 8, 1947. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening June 3, 2026, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Through every health challenge, he remained optimistic, drawing strength from his faith in God and his unwavering love for his family.
He was born...
Thomas Christian Spears
Jun 2, 2026
Thomas Christian "Tommy" Spears, age 74, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Cordova, Tennessee.
Born on April 3, 1952, in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Tommy was the son of Paul and Ophilia Spears. Growing up in Tullahoma, he developed a lifelong love of fishing and football, interests that remained with him throughout his life.
During his high school years, Tommy discovered his calling...
Jeremy Lee Proctor
Jun 2, 2026
Jeremy Lee Proctor was born on June 20, 1975, the son of Virgil and Jan Proctor.
Jeremy was an accomplished Special Olympian. He could do any math problem put in front of him. In earlier years, Jeremy loved fishing and baseball. But the things he loved most were church and watching the Duke of Hazzard.
He loved anything to do with cows,...
Helen Faye DeVore
May 29, 2026
Faye Bowling DeVore, 71, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 13, 1954, in Somerville, Tennessee. Faye graduated from Rossville Christian Academy.
Faye lived a simple life rooted in faith, family, and farming. She found joy outdoors, especially tending to her garden, where she cultivated not only flowers and vegetables, but also...
Robert Benjamin Hill
May 28, 2026
Robert Benjamin Hill, age 66, resident of Oakland, TN, departed this life on May 28, 2026. He was born in Columbia, TN on February 17, 1960, to William H. “Sonny” Hill and Faye Minor Hill.
Robert attended Columbia High School and graduated in 1978. He also attended Columbia State University and Middle Tennessee State University. Robert later retired as a truck...
William Harvey Crawford
May 25, 2026
William Harvey Crawford, age 82, a longtime resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late William DeShield Crawford and Naomi Hortense (Tense) Pulliam Crawford.
He graduated from Fayette County High School in Somerville, Tennessee, in 1964. He proudly served his country as a member of the Tennessee National Guard. Harvey...
Johnny Joseph Kight
May 23, 2026
Johnny Joseph Kight, age 79, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life on May 23, 2026, at Magnolia Creek in Covington, Tennessee. He was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on January 16, 1947, to the late Johnny Purvis Kight and Eva Mae Mozingo Kight.
Johnny attended Yazoo City High School and later retired from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office after years...
Barbara Nell Allen
May 17, 2026
Barbara Nell Allen, age 72, of Moscow, passed away on May 17, 2026. She was born in Somerville to the late Joe Allen and Mae Henri Tice Allen.
Barbara worked for many years in the retail industry as a UPC Clerk at Walmart. She was known for her kind spirit and the love she shared with her family and friends.
She is...
Amber Nicole Bishop
May 16, 2026
Amber Nicole Bishop, age 26, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1999, to Mike Bishop and Pamela Ross Bishop.
Amber was a 2018 graduate of Fayette Ware High School and worked as a cashier at McDonald’s in Oakland, Tennessee. She enjoyed creating diamond art, spending time with her son on their...
Gwenyth Irene Hromada
May 13, 2026
Gwenyth Irene Hromada, age 79, departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Gwenyth was born in Richmond, California, on October 12, 1946, the daughter of Warren Leroy Acker and Gladys Josephin Richerson. She attended Monroe High School in North Hills, California and graduated in 1964. Gwenyth was a member of the Girls Athletic...
George Leroy Harris
May 11, 2026
George Leroy Harris was born April 14, 1954. His parents were James and Yukue Harris who preceded him in death. George married Clara Tapp Harris on August 19, 1979. They have two children Lindsey Chandler (Kevin) and James Harris (Maggie). One grandchild Emilee Chandler and one on the way Cooper James Harris. They all live in Brownsville, TN. Just a...
Jerry Harris Featherstone, Sr.
May 5, 2026
Jerry Harris Featherstone, Sr., age 87, resident of Stanton, Tennessee, United States Navy Veteran, and beloved husband of Judy Featherstone, passed away at his residence.
Mr. Featherstone was born on January 17, 1939, in Giles County to the late Charles Craig Featherstone and Pearl Crumley Featherstone. On May 23, 1981, he married the love of his life, Judy Foster Featherstone, and...
Ruth H. Wilson
May 4, 2026
Ruth H. Wilson, age 86, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on May 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Shickshinny, Pennsylvania, Ruth was the daughter of the late Herman Mitchell and Elizabeth Hazel. She was married to her beloved husband and life partner, Albert J.T. Thompson, for 43 years until his passing.
Affectionately known as “Meme,”...
Charles Leon Phillips
May 2, 2026
Charles Phillips, age 83, resident of Rossville, Tennessee and husband of Bettye McDowell Phillips, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus, on May 2, 2026, at Collierville Baptist Hospital, Collierville, TN.
Charles accepted Jesus as his personal Savior in 1968 and was baptized into the family of God on June 16, 1968. Charles had the gift of mercy. He...
Nathan Andrew "Andy" Duggin
May 2, 2026
Nathan Andrew “Andy” Duggin, 61, of Bartlett, TN passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on May 2, 2026. Andy was a loving husband and father. He was the hardest working man, and he loved to help people. He could troubleshoot just about any problem anyone had. He loved hunting, working with his hands, and most of all spoiling his family. He...
Charlene Kee Hurst
May 1, 2026
Charlene Kee Hurst, age 90, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 1, 2026, at NHC in Somerville, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 11, 1935, in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late Hosea Kee and Lola Markle Kee. Charlene married Warren Hurst, Jr., on February 14, 1976, and together they shared many cherished years.
Charlene was employed in the garment...
Norma Jean Chambers
May 1, 2026
Norma Jean Watkins Chambers, age 85, of Moscow, Tennessee was called home to her eternal reward on May 1, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Somerville, Tennnessee following a brief stay. She was born on June 27, 1940, in Memphis, Tennessee, the fourth of four daughters born to James Clarence Watkins and Tommie Ruth Ashford Watkins.
Norma attended Fayette County Schools, and remained...
Rickie Edward Green
Apr 30, 2026
Rickie Edward Green, age 71, of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee, with his loving wife and daughter by his side.
Rickie was born on July 7, 1954, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Lillie Ruth Green and Thurman Green. He attended Germantown High School and later earned his GED. Rickie...
Daniel Patrick Phillips, Sr.
Apr 28, 2026
Daniel Patrick Phillips, Sr., resident of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away Tuesday morning, April 28, 2026, at Westhill Senior Living of Collierville.
Daniel (Pat) was born June 19, 1939, in Pulaski, Tennessee, the son of the late Julius A. Phillips and Loraine (Cooksey) Morrow. He graduated from Frayser High School in Memphis in 1957, where he was elected Student Body President, Most...
Florence Ann Sebren
Apr 26, 2026
Florence Ann (Fran) Sebren, age 76, of Somerville, passed away peacefully at her residence on April 26, 2026.
Born in Woodlake, CA, Fran was the daughter of the late Robert Jackson Griffin and Dorothy Jean Furnas Griffin. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother and great-grandmother known to all as Nana, and a beloved sister whose presence brought warmth...
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