Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
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,”...
Robert Allen White, Jr.
May 4, 2026
Robert Allen White, Jr., age 70, of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away at his home on May 4, 2026.
He was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to the late Robert Allen White, Sr. and Ann Shelley White. Robert attended Bartlett High School and went on to spend much of his career as a respected sports umpire. He dedicated 20 years as a softball...
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...
Loyd Taylor Shelton, Jr.
Mar 29, 2026
Loyd Taylor Shelton Jr., affectionately known as "Sonny" to his friends and "Pop" to his grandchildren, age 83, of Collierville, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 11:22 AM, surrounded by his loving family, in Collierville, TN.
Sonny was born on February 2, 1943, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, to Loyd Taylor Shelton Sr. and Golden Merle Shelton. He proudly served...
Gerald "Thomas" Halfacre
Mar 28, 2026
Gerald Thomas Halfacre, a selfless soul whose life illuminated the paths of many, made his grand exit from this world on March 28, 2026. Thomas was born on March 21, 1973, and was wound tight with a unique personality full of many talents that carried him throughout his remarkable journey here on earth. Now we are left behind with a...
Jack Edward Ubel, Jr.
Mar 27, 2026
Jack Edward Ubel, age 90, resident of Eads, Tennessee, husband of the late Emma June Ubel, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday morning, March 27, 2026, at NHC, Somerville, Tennessee.
Jack was born on April 28, 1935, in St. Paul, Minnesota, the son of the late John A. Ubel and Virginia Coy Soiseth. He entered the United States...
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