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Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
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...
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...
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...
Brandon Reese Branstetter
August 30, 2026
In Loving Memory of Brandon Reese Branstetter
Brandon Reese Branstetter, lovingly known as “Brando,” was born December 30, 1999, in Memphis, Tennessee and left this life on Sunday, August 30, 2026.
At 26 years old, Brandon leaves behind a life filled with laughter, adventure, friendship, and an immeasurable love for his family. He is survived by his fiancée, Ella Stewart; his parents,...
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
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...
Everleigh Reese Branstetter
August 28, 2026
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Everleigh Reece Branstetter, age 1, resident of Lamar, MS and daughter of Brandon and Ella Branstetter. Everleigh gained her angel wings on August 28, 2026 in a tragic accident alongside her sister, Sunni Marie Branstetter and her father, Brandon, two days later.
Everleigh will affectionately be remembered as being “Daddy’s...
Sunni Marie Branstetter
August 28, 2026
With great sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Sunni Marie Branstetter, age 4, resident of Lamar, MS and daughter of Brandon and Ella Branstetter. Sunni gained her angel wings on August 28, 2026 in a tragic accident alongside her sister, Everleigh Reese Branstetter and her father, Brandon, two days later.
Sunni will affectionately be remembered as being “Daddy’s...
William Blake Barnes
August 27, 2026
William Blake Barnes passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 44. Born on March 24, 1982, Blake will be remembered with deep love by those who knew him and by the family and the wide circle of friends who shared in his life.
Blake attended Presbyterian Day School (K-6) and graduated from Memphis University School in 2000, where...
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,...
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