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Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
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...
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...
Louise Kellett Goodwin
July 13, 2026
Louise Kellett Goodwin, age 66, departed this life on July 13, 2026 at her home in Atoka, Tennessee with her loving husband by her side.
Louise was born in Memphis, Tennessee to the late George Monroe Kellett, Jr. and Martha Johnson Kellett. She attended Kingsbury High School in Memphis, Tennessee and continued her education at Tennessee Tech where she obtained her...
Aubrey Lee Lemmon
July 13, 2026
Aubrey Lee Lemmon, age 85, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026. Aubrey was born on March 20, 1941 in Memphis, TN to Earl and Stella Lemmon. He was the youngest of 9 children.
He retired from City of Memphis Fire Department in 1988, after working 26 years. He then bought A & Market and ran it until 2004. Then he...
Anne Vollmer Bryles
July 12, 2026
Anne Vollmer Bryles went to be with our Lord and Savior peacefully in her home surrounded by loved ones, on Sunday, July 12th, 2026, at 64 years of age, after a sudden and aggressive battle with breast cancer. Anne was preceded in death by her parents, Richard Vollmer (Laura) and Mary Ann Vollmer; and her grandparents, Robert Vollmer (Dorothy), James...
Gina Marie Hughey Anthony
July 11, 2026
Gina Marie Hughey Anthony, age 62, of Kirk, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026. For 41 years, Gina shared a loving marriage with her devoted husband, Edward F. Anthony Sr. Together they built a life centered on faith, family, and the farm they cherished. Some of their happiest moments were spent side by side caring for their cattle—checking,...
William "Bill" Kelly Plunk
June 29, 2026
William "Bill" Kelly Plunk, 83, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026.
Bill was born on January 15, 1943, in Trimble, Tennessee, to J.D. and Margaret Plunk. He was one of four children and graduated from Rives High School. He attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and the University of Memphis before entering the workforce and ultimately retired from Lucent...
Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan
June 28, 2026
Grace Ellen Fossey McGowan peacefully passed from this earthly realm on June 28, 2026 in Collierville, TN. She was 101 years old.
Born in Memphis, TN in 1924 to Elisabeth Jarrell Fossey of Humboldt TN and Dr. Herbert Fossey of Kent, England. Ellen spent much of her childhood following her mother’s music career to cities across the country. An accomplished opera...
Ivan Troy Vincent
June 27, 2026
Ivan Troy Vincent, age 59, a resident of Somerville, Tennessee, lost his courageous battle with cancer on June 27, 2026, at his parents' residence. He was born on December 30, 1966, in Louisville, Kentucky, to Conrad Vincent, Jr. and Teresa Fay Brading Vincent.
Ivan was a man of many talents and passions. After earning his GED through the Adult Education Center...
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