Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Faye Joann Herring
Jul 14, 2026
Faye Joann Herring, age 88 and resident of Eads, TN, died on July 14, 2026, at her residence. She was born on December 3, 1937, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Byron Cogdell Rhome and Lillie Faye Schiflett Rhome.
Joann’s journey during her early years is where the roots of her gentle strength first took hold. She grew up in Dallas, Texas,...
Renee Hugh Wheeler
Jul 13, 2026
Renee Hugh Wheeler, age 65, resident of Lakeland, Tennessee, departed this life on Monday, July 13, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Mrs. Wheeler was born on March 4, 1961, to Franklin D. Mask and Peggy Joyce Milner Mask. She graduated from Raleigh Egypt High School in Memphis, Tennessee, with the Class of 1979. On August 3, 1979, she...
Louise Kellett Goodwin
Jul 13, 2026
Louise Kellett Goodwin, age 66, departed this life on July 13, 2026 at her home in Atoka, Tennessee with her loving husband by her side.
Louise was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late George Monroe Kellett, Jr. and Martha Johnson Kellett. She attended Kingsbury High School in Memphis, Tennessee and continued her education at Tennessee Tech where she obtained her...
Aubrey Lee Lemmon
Jul 13, 2026
Aubrey Lee Lemmon, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Aubrey was born on March 20, 1941 in Memphis, TN to Earl and Stella Lemmon. He was the youngest of 9 children.
He retired from City of Memphis Fire Department in 1988, after working 26 years. He then bought A & Market and ran it until 2004. Then he...
Gina Marie Hughey Anthony
Jul 11, 2026
Gina Marie Hughey Anthony, age 62, of Kirk, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026. For 41 years, Gina shared a loving marriage with her devoted husband, Edward F. Anthony Sr. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and the farm they cherished. Some of their happiest moments were spent side by side caring for their cattle—checking,...
William "Bill" Kelly Plunk
Jun 29, 2026
William "Bill" Kelly Plunk, 83, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.
Bill was born on January 15, 1943, in Trimble, Tennessee, to J.D. and Margaret Plunk. He was one of four children and graduated from Rives High School. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis before entering the workforce and ultimately retired from Lucent...
Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan
Jun 28, 2026
Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan peacefully passed from this earthly realm on June 28, 2026 in Collierville, TN. She was 101 years old.
Born in Memphis, TN in 1924 to Elisabeth Jarrell Fossey of Humboldt TN and Dr. Herbert Fossey of Kent, England. Ellen spent much of her childhood following her mother’s music career to cities across the country. An accomplished opera...
Charles Paul Richenback, Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
Charles Paul Richenback, age 93, of Oakland, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2026.
Charles was born on April 12, 1933, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to the late Harry and Marie Hancock Richenback. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 until 1953. Following his military service, Charles enjoyed a long...
Claude Preston Douglass
Jun 26, 2026
Claude Preston Douglass, age 90, husband of Emily Joyce Davis Douglass and lifelong resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on June 26, 2026. Mr. Douglass was born on October 13, 1935, in Somerville, TN.
Preston was the son of Charlie Claude "C.C." and Etha Lillian Clark Douglass. He was a proud graduate of Fayette County High School, class of 1953. On...
Donald Blaydes Fletcher
Jun 25, 2026
Donald Blaydes Fletcher, lovingly known as “Bubba,” was born on January 24, 1941, to Earnest Fletcher and Stella Blaydes Fletcher. He peacefully departed this life on June 25, 2026.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Stella Fletcher, and his brother, Gene Fletcher.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Lillie Ann German...
Victor McNeal
Jun 21, 2026
Victor McNeal, age 64, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Victor was born on July 3, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Oscar Lee Crawford and Helen McNeal Moore. He graduated from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville with a major in Liberal Arts. He went on to teach at various schools, retiring at Jeter High...
Margaret Yvonne Keough
Jun 21, 2026
Margaret "Yvonne" Keough, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Somerville. She was born on August 7, 1938, in Stanton, Tennessee, to the late Joseph and Margaret Wright and was the oldest of six daughters.
Yvonne graduated from Bartlett High School in 1956. On May 25, 1957, she married the love of her life, John...
Crystal Gail Bobbitt
Jun 20, 2026
Crystal Gail Bobbitt, age 45, of Kentucky (Tennessee), passed away on June 20, 2026. Born on June 7, 1981, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, partner, and friend whose vibrant spirit and loving heart touched countless lives.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, James "Bubba" Bobbitt, Jr. and Norma Jean Wright Bobbitt.
She is survived by her daughter, Annagail...
Paul William Funk
Jun 19, 2026
Paul William Funk, age 60, was born June 14, 1966 in Drexel Hill, PA and passed away in Eads, TN on June 19, 2026.
Paul was a loving husband, devoted Dad, proud Papa and a man whose kindness touched everyone fortunate enough to know him. His greatest joy was his family. He loved bragging about them, sharing photos of his granddaughters...
Christopher Robin Lansdell
Jun 18, 2026
Christopher Robin Lansdell, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2026, and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on May 26, 1981.
Chris graduated from Fayette Academy in 2000, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and earned numerous awards and honors for his academic achievements. Following graduation,...
Linda Joan Smith
Jun 18, 2026
Linda Joan Smith, age 80, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home.
Linda was born October 14, 1945 in Clarksville, Tennessee, the daughter of David “Dave” Thompson and Edna Minton Thompson. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1963. She began her career in furniture sales for many years and then went on...
Gary Lynn Robinson
Jun 15, 2026
Gary Lynn Robinson, age 75, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Methodist North Hospital.
Born on June 14, 1951, to Kenneth Robinson and June McCrory Robinson, Gary lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service to others. He worked in electrical sales for many years, building lasting relationships through his dedication and strong work ethic.
Gary was an avid...
Lisa Reneé Waller
Jun 14, 2026
Lisa Reneé Waller, 66, of Fayette County, Tennessee passed away on June 14, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee to William Edward Carey and Juanita Lee Hobbs-Carey. Lisa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known and will be remembered for her joyful heart, and her love for God, children, animals,...
Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Jr., age 57, resident of Somerville, TN, departed this life Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026 at his home.
Jeffrey was born on October 31, 1968 in Memphis, TN, the son of Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Sr. and Betty Elmore deGraffenried. He attended Bartlett High School and was employed by Delta Airlines as a ground crew operator.
At the age of...
Melbagene Portis "Jeanie" Moore
Jun 8, 2026
Melbagene Portis "Jeanie" Moore, age 80, of Eads, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 and is at home with her Lord and Savior, husband and family.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jeanie was the daughter of the late Paul Freeman Portis, Sr. and Melba Grace Trotter Portis. She graduated from Treadwell High School in 1964 and attended the University of...
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