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Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
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...
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...
Betty Jo Smith
Apr 23, 2026
Betty Jo Smith
December 5, 1948— April 23, 2026
Betty Jo Smith, age 77, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on December 5, 1948, to John J. and Dorothy Martin Price. Mrs. Smith worked as a Bookkeeper at the Jewish Community Center.
During her lifetime, she liked to fish, work on things, was one who loved to talk to everyone, never meeting a stranger,...
Donnie Wayne Culver Sr.
Apr 17, 2026
Donnie Wayne Culver, Sr., age 70, a longtime resident of Fayette County, TN, passed away on April 17, 2026.
Donnie Wayne was born in Somerville on July 7, 1955. He was a graduate of Fayette-Ware High School. After graduation, he served in the Tennessee National Guard and worked in his various family businesses for over 50 years. He never met a...
Tina Mae Houston
Apr 17, 2026
Tina Mae Houston, born on May 29, 1955, in Holly Springs, Mississippi, passed away peacefully on April 17, 2026, at Pine Meadows Healthcare in Bolivar, Tennessee.
A proud graduate of Fayette Ware High School in Somerville, TN, Tina embarked on her early career at Troxel in Moscow, Tennessee. She later devoted herself to healthcare, working as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)...
Janette Hill Deaton
Apr 15, 2026
Janette Hill Deaton, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister passed away on April 15, 2026 in Somerville, Tennessee at the age of 90.
Janette was the daughter of Alfred Frank Hill and Dorothy Margaret Scott Hill, born on August 4, 1935 in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Central High School in Memphis and continued her education at Union University and Memphis...
Rufus "Neely" Hollingsworth
Apr 14, 2026
Rufus "Neely" Hollingsworth, 92, was born May 8, 1933, in Adamsville, Tennessee, to Jim and Nannie Barham Hollingsworth and passed away April 14, 2026 in Eads, TN. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 65 years, Earlene Johnson Hollingsworth, one brother, Tommy Roy Hollingsworth, four sisters, Dorothy Hollingsworth, Ina Mae Lambert, Nannie Johnson, and Imogene Pettit;...
Harold Hugh Sterling, Jr.
Apr 12, 2026
Harold Hugh Sterling, Jr., 87, passed away on April 12, 2026, after a short illness.
He was born on July 2, 1938, in Washington, D.C., and attended Montgomery Blair High School. He later served in the Naval Reserves.
A gifted athlete, Harold was a JUCO All-American in football, which earned him a scholarship to Memphis State University, where he played tight end...
Linda Oliver Shelly
Apr 12, 2026
Linda Oliver Shelly of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2026.
Born on March 13, 1948, Linda graduated from Central High School in Memphis, Tennessee, Class of 1966. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in 1971 and a Master’s degree in Psychology in 1972 from Texas Woman’s University. Linda dedicated her career to serving others as a school psychologist with...
Judith Mooneyham Free
Apr 5, 2026
Judith Mooneyham Free, age 60, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away on April 5, 2026, at Methodist Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
She was born on December 26, 1965, in Biloxi, Mississippi, the daughter of Gerald and Sarah Dixon Mooneyham.
A graveside service for Ms. Free will be held on Thursday afternoon, April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Fayette County Memorial Park...
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