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Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Carol Ann Garner
August 14, 2026
Carol Ann Hansen Garner, of Oakland, TN passed away peacefully at the age of 90, on the morning of Thursday, August 13, 2026, following a brief illness. Carol was born in San Francisco, CA to the late Helen and Otto Hansen.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Garner. Carol married Jesse in 1954 in San Mateo, CA, while...
Suresh Parshotamdas Patel
August 20, 2026
Jai Shree Krishna
Jai Swaminarayan
With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Suresh Parshotamdas Patel, who left us on August 20, 2026, at the age of 56.
Sureshbhai was born on June 1, 1970, in Akhaj, Gujarat, India. The youngest of six brothers, he grew up surrounded by his five older brothers, Nathalal P. Patel, ShankarBhai P....
Jeffrey Allen German
August 16, 2026
Jeffrey Allen German, age 43, resident of Saulsbury, Tennessee, passed away at Bolivar General Hospital. He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Willie Louis German, Jr. and Lucinda Lee Burroughs German.
Jeff was a 2001 graduate of Fayette Academy. He continued his education at the University of Memphis, where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communications in 2005. While attending the...
Donald Paul Bennett
August 12, 2026
Donald Paul Bennett, 86, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on December 25, 1939, in Ripley, Tennessee, to William Robert Bennett and Ruby Lee Tubbs Bennett.
Donald and his beloved wife, Frances Bennett, shared 50 years together and celebrated their anniversary on August 10. Together, they built a life centered...
Martha Ann Hall
August 7, 2026
Martha Ann Hall, born Martha Ann James, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on October 17, 1932, in rural West Tennessee to L.C. and Ethel James. A few years later, the family welcomed a baby girl, Barbara Sullins. Martha and Barbara remained close throughout their lives, sharing a bond that...
Patricia Kay Rutland
August 6, 2026
Patricia Kay Davis Rutland, age 68, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away surrounded by her family on August 6, 2026.
She was born on January 7, 1958 in Hampton, Virginia to R.C and Jean Davis.
She graduated as Valedictorian from Leon Godchaux High School, and attended Louisiana College in Pineville LA. She married William “Mike” Rutland on August 6,1988 in Memphis, Tennessee where...
John Nicholas Rose
August 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of John Nicholas “Nick” Rose, who left this world on August 3, 2026, at the age of 41.
Nick was a talented artist with creativity that seemed to have no limits. Whether he was hand-painting a custom sign, or just doodling on paper, he could create anything from just an idea, he had a...
Ronald Wayne Jones
August 3, 2026
Ronald Wayne Jones, age 80, of Moscow, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, August 3, 2026.
A lifelong resident of Fayette County, Ronald devoted many years of his career as a quality controller in the HVAC manufacturing industry. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Bryan, in 1965, and together they built a home centered on...
Diana Lynn Gwin
August 2, 2026
Diana Lynn Gwin, age 72, resident of Somerville, TN, departed this life on Sunday afternoon, August 2, 2026 at Baptist- East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Diana was born on November 20, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of A.W. Robinson and Mary Keith Robinson. She graduated from Frayser High School in 1971. She was later employed by Schering Plough for many...
Barbara Ann Johnson
August 1, 2026
Barbara Ann Funderburk Johnson, of Oakland, Tennessee, devoted wife of Ollie Eugene “Gene” Johnson for 62 years, was born in Tremont, Mississippi, on April 27, 1943, to the late Charles and Miga Mitchell Funderburk. Barbara’s life was centered around her family. Nothing brought her more joy than watching her kids and grandkids play sports—she was their biggest supporter. She cherished...
Angie Anderson-Binion
July 29, 2026
Angie Anderson-Binion, age 67, of Bartlett, TN, passed away July 29, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Christ Missionary Baptist Church in Memphis from 11:00-12:00pm with the service to follow immediately at 12:00 noon at the Church.
Burial will be held at Memphis Memory Gardens immediately following the service at the...
Edna Gertrude "Penny" Schmitz
July 26, 2026
Edna Gertrude "Penny" Schmitz, age 85, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Born to the late Presley Waddell Martin and Edna Lee Martin Riddick, Penny grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who found her greatest joy in spending time with her...
Sandra Kay Swain
July 24, 2026
Sandra Kay Swain, age 79, a resident of Bartlett, Tennessee, departed this life at Methodist Healthcare Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on September 8, 1946, in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Walter R.E. Jones and Marietta Argubright Jones.
Sandra attended Treadwell High School and devoted her life to both her family and her community. She began her career at...
Alma "Jeannie" Day
July 23, 2026
Alma "Jeannie" Day, a longtime resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, at the age of 79. Guided by an abundant and unwavering faith, Jeannie lived a life defined by deep devotion to her family, a joyful spirit, a love of music, and an infectious laugh. Her warm heart and steadfast grace will be deeply missed...
Frederick Conner Robson
July 20, 2026
Frederick Conner Robson, born on May 22, 1947, in Oxnard, California, passed away on July 20, 2026, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved son of the late, Henry P. and Anna Burns Robson.
Raised in Natchez, Mississippi, Conner graduated from Cathedral High School in 1965. In 1968, he married the love of his life, Catherine Rodriguez, with whom he...
Patricia Carole Vorgity
July 19, 2026
Patricia Carole Vorgity, 87, of Corpus Christi, TX passed away on July 19, 2026 in Davenport, FL.
Carole loved playing cards with her family. She enjoyed watching all football games no matter who was playing. She loved her church family whether it was being there in person or virtually watching on her front porch with her coffee in hand. Carole loved...
Carolyn June Patillo
July 19, 2026
Carolyn June "MeMe" Patillo, a resident of Whiteville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by the comfort of her home and the love of her family. She was 83 years old.
Carolyn was born on April 15, 1943, to the late Junious Franklin Doyle and Elma Nay Cook Doyle. She attended Fayette County High...
Fleur Alene Blase
July 18, 2026
A Life Woven with Faith
Fleur Alene Blase took her final journey home to be with Jesus on July 18th, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was 89 years old. She lived a life marked by steadfast faith, generous love, and unwavering devotion to God, her family and her friends.
Fleur was born on the coast in Tillamook, Oregon to Clyde and Lois...
Faye Joann Herring
July 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
July 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...
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