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Fayette County, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas

Carol Ann Garner

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 Friday, August 14, 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...

Caroline Jane Bird

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...

Brandon Reese Branstetter

Brandon Reese Branstetter

August 30, 2026

Brandon Reese Branstetter, age 26, and resident of Williston, TN, passed away at Regional One Hospital in Memphis, TN on August 30, 2026. Funeral arrangements for Brandon are currently pending and will be announced at a later date. In the meantime, words of comfort and condolences may be shared on our online guestbook.

William Earl Canterbury

William Earl Canterbury

August 30, 2026

William Earl “Bill” Canterbury, age 66, of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, August 30, 2026.

Bill was born in Jackson, Mississippi, on September 29, 1959, to Crisler Canterbury and Diane Smith Canterbury. He was a longtime member of Hickory Withe Baptist Church and was known for his generous heart, love of family, and willingness to share...

George Ray Pierce

George Ray Pierce

August 29, 2026

George Ray Pierce, Jr. (Ray), age 76, of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, following a courageous battle with Primary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis and Prostate Cancer that had metastasized to his lungs and bones.

He was born on February 15, 1950, to the late George Ray Pierce Sr. and Marie Glatt Pierce. He is survived by his beloved...

Larry Wiles

Larry Wiles

August 26, 2026

Larry Wiles, 77, of Oakland, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He was born August 8, 1949 in Chickasha, Oklahoma to Roy Wiles and Foye Lee (Foster) Wiles. He grew up in Kearney, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents and his younger brother, Rex Wiles.

He is survived by one older brother,...

Bruce Wayne Senneke

Bruce Wayne Senneke

August 22, 2026

Bruce Wayne Senneke passed away peacefully at his home on August 22, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He passed following complications from Lewy Body Dementia.

Bruce was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He shared 42 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Patricia M. (Holzer) Senneke. His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially...

Suresh Parshotamdas Patel

Suresh Parshotamdas Patel

August 20, 2026

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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....

Steven Rene McGee

Steven Rene McGee

August 18, 2026

Steven Rene McGee, age 57, resident of Piperton, TN, passed away on August 18, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Steven graduated from Fayette County High School and continued his education at Southwest Community College. Steven was a lineman at Memphis Light Gas and Water for many years until his retirement.

He enjoyed traveling, water activities, and off-road riding. Steve...

Jeffrey Allen German

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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