Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Margaret Yvonne Keough
Jun 21, 2026
Margaret "Yvonne" Keough, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in Somerville. She was born on August 7, 1938, in Stanton, Tennessee, to the late Joseph and Margaret Wright and was the oldest of six daughters.
Yvonne graduated from Bartlett High School in 1956. On May 25, 1957, she married the love of her life, John...
Christopher Robin Lansdell
Jun 18, 2026
Christopher Robin Lansdell, 45, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 18, 2026, and entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was born on May 26, 1981.
Chris graduated from Fayette Academy in 2000, where he was a member of the National Honor Society and earned numerous awards and honors for his academic achievements. Following graduation,...
Linda Joan Smith
Jun 18, 2026
Linda Joan Smith, age 80, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life on Thursday, June 18, 2026 at her home.
Linda was born October 14, 1945 in Clarksville, Tennessee, the daughter of David “Dave” Thompson and Edna Minton Thompson. She graduated from Clarksville High School in 1963. She began her career in furniture sales for many years and then went on...
Gary Lynn Robinson
Jun 15, 2026
Gary Lynn Robinson, age 75, passed away on June 15, 2026, at Methodist North Hospital.
Born on June 14, 1951, to Kenneth Robinson and June McCrory Robinson, Gary lived a life centered on faith, family, friendship, and service to others. He worked in electrical sales for many years, building lasting relationships through his dedication and strong work ethic.
Gary was an avid...
Lisa Reneé Waller
Jun 14, 2026
Lisa Reneé Waller, 66, of Fayette County, Tennessee passed away on June 14, 2026. She was born on July 7, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee to William Edward Carey and Juanita Lee Hobbs-Carey. Lisa was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known and will be remembered for her joyful heart, and her love for God, children, animals,...
Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Jr., age 57, resident of Somerville, TN, departed this life Tuesday morning, June 9, 2026 at his home.
Jeffrey was born on October 31, 1968 in Memphis, TN, the son of Jeffrey Trezevant deGraffenried Sr. and Betty Elmore deGraffenried. He attended Bartlett High School and was employed by Delta Airlines as a ground crew operator.
At the age of...
Melbagene Portis "Jeanie" Moore
Jun 8, 2026
Melbagene Portis "Jeanie" Moore, age 80, of Eads, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2026 and is at home with her Lord and Savior, husband and family.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Jeanie was the daughter of the late Paul Freeman Portis, Sr. and Melba Grace Trotter Portis. She graduated from Treadwell High School in 1964 and attended the University of...
James Arthur Worley
Jun 4, 2026
James Arthur Worley, age 65, departed this life on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at his home in Eads, Tennessee.
James was born on October 11, 1960, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Edward Worley and Maude Elizabeth Jarrett Worley.
He earned his associate’s degree from college and worked as an LPN in the medical field. He enjoyed woodworking, guitars, blues...
William Bryant Persell
Jun 3, 2026
William “Bill” Bryant Persell, 78, was born on October 8, 1947. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away peacefully on Wednesday evening June 3, 2026, after a courageous seven-year battle with cancer. Through every health challenge, he remained optimistic, drawing strength from his faith in God and his unwavering love for his family.
He was born...
Thomas Christian Spears
Jun 2, 2026
Thomas Christian "Tommy" Spears, age 74, passed away on June 2, 2026, in Cordova, Tennessee.
Born on April 3, 1952, in Tullahoma, Tennessee, Tommy was the son of Paul and Ophilia Spears. Growing up in Tullahoma, he developed a lifelong love of fishing and football, interests that remained with him throughout his life.
During his high school years, Tommy discovered his calling...
Jeremy Lee Proctor
Jun 2, 2026
Jeremy Lee Proctor was born on June 20, 1975, the son of Virgil and Jan Proctor.
Jeremy was an accomplished Special Olympian. He could do any math problem put in front of him. In earlier years, Jeremy loved fishing and baseball. But the things he loved most were church and watching the Duke of Hazzard.
He loved anything to do with cows,...
Helen Faye DeVore
May 29, 2026
Faye Bowling DeVore, 71, passed away peacefully on May 29, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on December 13, 1954, in Somerville, Tennessee. Faye graduated from Rossville Christian Academy.
Faye lived a simple life rooted in faith, family, and farming. She found joy outdoors, especially tending to her garden, where she cultivated not only flowers and vegetables, but also...
Robert Benjamin Hill
May 28, 2026
Robert Benjamin Hill, age 66, resident of Oakland, TN, departed this life on May 28, 2026. He was born in Columbia, TN on February 17, 1960, to William H. “Sonny” Hill and Faye Minor Hill.
Robert attended Columbia High School and graduated in 1978. He also attended Columbia State University and Middle Tennessee State University. Robert later retired as a truck...
William Harvey Crawford
May 25, 2026
William Harvey Crawford, age 82, a longtime resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on May 25, 2026. He was born in Somerville, Tennessee, to the late William DeShield Crawford and Naomi Hortense (Tense) Pulliam Crawford.
He graduated from Fayette County High School in Somerville, Tennessee, in 1964. He proudly served his country as a member of the Tennessee National Guard. Harvey...
Johnny Joseph Kight
May 23, 2026
Johnny Joseph Kight, age 79, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life on May 23, 2026, at Magnolia Creek in Covington, Tennessee. He was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi on January 16, 1947, to the late Johnny Purvis Kight and Eva Mae Mozingo Kight.
Johnny attended Yazoo City High School and later retired from the Warren County Sheriff’s Office after years...
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...
Amber Nicole Bishop
May 16, 2026
Amber Nicole Bishop, age 26, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away on May 16, 2026. She was born on June 22, 1999, to Mike Bishop and Pamela Ross Bishop.
Amber was a 2018 graduate of Fayette Ware High School and worked as a cashier at McDonald’s in Oakland, Tennessee. She enjoyed creating diamond art, spending time with her son on their...
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...
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