Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Glenn Terhune
October 3, 2026
Arthur "Glenn" Terhune, age 79, passed away peacefully on Saturday October 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion to his family.
Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Asa Lytle Terhune and Dorothy Terhune; his brothers, Ronald Terhune and Dennis Terhune; and his beloved grandson, Everett Anderson.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Ellen...
Russell Glen Johnson
October 2, 2026
Russell Glen Johnson, age 69, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home.
Russell was born on November 27, 1956, to the late James Wilbur Johnson and Hilda Karen Culver Johnson. Russell attended Fayette Ware High School before proudly serving his country in the United States Army. During his nine years of service, he worked as a Medical Specialist...
Joseph Michael "Mike" Thomas
September 29, 2026
Joseph Michael “Mike” Thomas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and faithful servant of God and the Savior, Jesus Christ, passed away on September 29, 2026, in Germantown, Tennessee, at the age of 73.
Mike was born May 22, 1953, in Weaver, South Dakota, to Joseph Pridgeon Thomas and Cleo Anne Romero. He shared a loving life with his wife, Lisa Kay...
Angela Annette King
September 27, 2026
Angela Annette King, age 49, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 27, 2026, at Jackson General Hospital.
Angela was born on August 27, 1977, to Johnny Royce King and Beverly Feathers Shubert. She was a dedicated quality control operator and was known by those who worked alongside her as a hardworking and dependable person. Angela loved her coworkers...
Marion Inez Wright
September 22, 2026
Marion Inez Wright, age 81, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born on January 8, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Marion attended Fayette Ware High School and spent her working years as a waitress. She was a kind and caring woman who found joy in the simple things in life. She especially...
Annie Jeanette Johnson
September 21, 2026
Annie Jeanette Johnson (Feathers), 82, originally from Byhalia, Mississippi went to be with her Lord on September 21, 2026. Annie is a cherished mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. She will be fondly remembered and her presence will be deeply missed.
Annie was born on December 10, 1943 in Somerville, Tennessee to Lonnie and Estella (Carter) Feathers. Annie went on to be...
Gary Marchesini
September 21, 2026
Gary Marchesini, age 89, of Cordova, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on September 21, 2026 in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on February 5, 1937 in West Wyoming, Pennsylvania. Gary was the youngest son of the late Joseph and Hazel Marchesini. He was the beloved husband of Barbara (Michaels) Marchesini, with whom he shared 69 wonderful years of marriage.
Gary proudly served his country...
Nona Lee Taylor
September 15, 2026
Nona Lee Taylor, age 97, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at River Wick Assisted Living with her loving family by her side.
She was born on April 25, 1929, in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, to the late Robert Lee Walls and Labada Adlee Todd Walls. Ms. Taylor was a devoted homemaker and a faithful member...
Ralph Allen Beshires Jr.
September 14, 2026
Ralph Allen Beshires, Jr., age 76, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Somerville, Tennessee. He was born in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the late Ralph Allen Beshires, Sr. and Mary Dora Perry.
Ralph was a man who cherished his family above all else. His family was his whole world, and he especially enjoyed spending time with his...
Wallace VanMetre Witmer Jr.
September 13, 2026
Wallace VanMetre Witmer Jr., 90, passed away on September 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Wallace was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Wallace and Vallie Jo Witmer. He attended The Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and later Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia.
While at W&L, he was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and the Sigma...
Adrienne Joan Banas
September 13, 2026
Adrienne Joan Banas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and woman of unwavering faith, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born on June 5, 1939, in Buffalo, New York, to Stanislaus Daruszka and Wanda Perdziak.
Adrienne grew up in Buffalo, where she later met and married the love of her life, Henry Banas. Together, they...
Kathleen Rose (Coziar) Huff
September 12, 2026
Kathy passed away after a difficult battle with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. She was greeted in Heaven by her parents Darold and Frances Coziar, in-laws Alvin Huff and Norman and Margie Hoelscher, son Shaun Huff, and grandson Daniel Alexander.
She will be missed on earth by her husband CW Huff, brothers Tony Coziar (Patti) and Dennis Coziar, daughter Erin Gard (Ray), and...
Rebecca R German
September 10, 2026
Rebecca R. German, age 93, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 10, 2026. She was born on April 1, 1933, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late Clarence and Lorine Foster.
Rebecca dedicated much of her life to caring for others. She worked as a nurse aide in healthcare, where she found great joy in helping those in need and providing comfort...
Dorothy Joan Sturm
September 9, 2026
Dorothy Joan Sturm, age 91, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Dorothy was born on November 16, 1934, in Nevada, Missouri, to David Franklin Klumpp and Morine Cargill Klumpp. The youngest of three children, she grew up in Nevada and, after graduating from high school, took her first job as a switchboard operator for the telephone...
Brandon Kyle Mayo
September 6, 2026
Brandon Kyle Mayo, age 28, resident of Marion, Arkansas, passed away at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Bryant Keith Mayo and Terra Lynn Howell. Brandon was a charismatic and respectful young man with a kind heart and a giving spirit. He was the type of person who would do anything he could for...
Barry Ronald Joyner
September 6, 2026
Barry Ronald Joyner, age 82, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on September 6, 2026.
Barry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and worked as a mechanic for most of his career. He had a love for anything outdoors, especially fishing. He enjoyed building fires, working on cars, playing cards, and bowling in a...
Joseph Michael Willwerth Sr.
September 3, 2026
Joseph M. Willwerth, 92, of Mason, Tennessee, passed away on September 3rd, 2026 while surrounded by his family.
Mr. Willwerth proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for 21 years. He served in the Korean war, as well as Vietnam war. His service was something he carried with him throughout his entire life. He was proud of his...
Robert "Woody" Haywood Reece
September 3, 2026
Robert “Woody” Haywood Reece, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and friend, passed away on September 3, 2026, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.
Woody was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Haywood Owen, and his brother, Jerry Reece.
He leaves behind the love of his life and his wife of 44 years, Pam Reece. He...
Donna Marlene Escobar
September 2, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Donna Marlene Escobar, a beloved sister and cherished friend, who left this life on September 2, 2026, at the age of 61. Donna was born on March 9, 1965, in Somerville, Tennessee, and was a lifelong resident of the community she called home.
Donna lived with Cri-du-chat syndrome, a rare...
Caroline Jane Bird
August 31, 2026
Caroline J. Bird, a resident of Eads, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2026, at Story Point of Cordova. She was 90 years old.
Caroline was born on December 10, 1935, in Wisconsin, to Harvey Semrow and Verna Pohl Semrow. She devoted 25 years of her life to educating children, finishing her career in the Shelby County School System.
Caroline was...
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