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Fayette County, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas

Robert "Pops" Logan

Robert "Pops" Logan

Aug 7, 2023

Robert Lee Logan, known to many as “Pops”, age 87, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Climmie Ree Callahan Logan, departed this life Monday morning, August 7, 2023 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital.

Robert was born January 26, 1936 in Hardeman County, Tennessee, the son of the...

Ralph Burrows

Ralph Burrows

Aug 7, 2023

Ralph Samuel Burrows, age 95, resident of Rossville, Tennessee and husband of Barbara Perkins Burrows, departed this life Monday morning, August 7, 2023 at his home.

Ralph was born February 26, 1928 in Eads, Tennessee, the son of the late Hunter Eugene Burrows and Dorothy Morton Burrows. He was a...

Marvin Davis

Marvin Davis

Aug 6, 2023

Marvin Davis, age 86, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of the late Patsy Davis, departed this life Sunday evening, August 6, 2023 at his residence.

Marvin was born January 5, 1937 in Tuckerman, Arkansas, the son of the late Jess Davis and Bertha Osborne Davis. He attended Tuckerman Arkansas...

Sarah M. "Sally" (Martin)  Jackson

Sarah M. "Sally" (Martin) Jackson

Aug 2, 2023

Sarah M. Jackson (nee Martin) passed away, after a lengthy illness, on August 2, 2023.

She was born in Atlantic City, New Jersey on June 5, 1941 and raised in Lower Makefield, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Sally graduated from Pennsbury High School in 1959 and was a member of the National...

Donnie Myers

Donnie Myers

Jul 31, 2023

Donald Ray “Donnie” Myers, Sr., age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Monday morning, July 31, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.

Donnie was born September 7, 1938 in Rosemark, Tennessee, the son of the late David Franklin Myers and Lorena Alma Leath Myers. He graduated...

Carole LaFerne (Carter)  Willwerth

Carole LaFerne (Carter) Willwerth

Jul 27, 2023

Carole LaFerne Carter Willwerth was born in Arlington, Tennessee on May 8, 1938. She married Mike Willwerth on December 12, 1955. She retired from Arlington Developmental Center where she served as a teacher assistant.

Mrs. Willwerth was preceded in death by her father, Henry Carter; her mother, Viola Kelley; her...

Marilyn (Mosley)  Mathes

Marilyn (Mosley) Mathes

Jul 21, 2023

Marilyn Mosley Mathes, age 79, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Friday morning, July 21, 2023 at her home.

Marilyn was born November 29, 1943 in Dyer, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Hollis Lee Mosley and Mary Lois Boyd Mosley. She graduated from Dyer High School, where she...

Ricky Paine

Ricky Paine

Jul 21, 2023

Richmond “Ricky” Lee Paine, age 73, resident of Heber Springs, Arkansas and husband of Penny Owens Paine, departed this life Friday evening, July 21, 2023 at his home.

Ricky was born March 1, 1950 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Bruce Paine and Mary Drusilla Gatlin Paine....

Barbara Elaine (Sledge)  Leggett

Barbara Elaine (Sledge) Leggett

Jul 19, 2023

Barbara Elaine Leggett, her family and friends called her Elaine, was born on January 15, 1949, to Wilbur J. Sledge and Frances Hill Sledge in Memphis, Tennessee. She passed away on July 19, 2023, peacefully, in Dover, Tennessee, with loved ones around her.

She was preceded in death by her...

Ellen (Moore)  Gammon

Ellen (Moore) Gammon

Jul 18, 2023

Ellen Moore Gammon, 80, of Trezevant Manor, Memphis TN, died Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, TN. Her sense of humor, quiet courage and deep faith during her final illness was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a life-long Methodist and formerly served on the Board of Collierville...

Richard "Buddy" Keough

Richard "Buddy" Keough

Jul 14, 2023

Richard “Buddy” Keough, age 79, resident of Collierville, Tennessee and husband of Judy Davis Keough, departed this life 14 July 2023.

Buddy was born May 20, 1944, the son of the late Joe and Lorene Keough. He proudly served in the United States Army and a tour of duty in...

Ernest Lawson, Jr.

Ernest Lawson, Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Ernest Lawson, Jr., age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Demopolis, Alabama, as the only child of Ernest Lawson, Sr. and Mary B. Jones.

Ernest is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Helen Armour...

Audrey Marie (Cole)  Sanders

Audrey Marie (Cole) Sanders

Jul 11, 2023

Audrey Marie Cole Sanders, age 100, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023 at her home.

Audrey was born May 28, 1923 in Somerville, the daughter of the late John Wilson Cole and Cleo Inez Gay Cole. She graduated from the Fayette County Public School...

Rita Nanette (Rogers)  Ferrell

Rita Nanette (Rogers) Ferrell

Jul 8, 2023

Rita Nanette Rogers Ferrell, age 67, resident of Brighton, Tennessee and wife of the late Michael Ferrell, departed this life Saturday evening, July 8, 2023 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rita was born September 24, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Marvin Harvey Rogers...

Anita Gail (Simpson)  Gilbow

Anita Gail (Simpson) Gilbow

Jul 8, 2023

Anita Gail Simpson Gilbow, age 72, resident of Horn Lake, Mississippi, departed this life Saturday evening, July 8, 2023.

Anita was born September 14, 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Dr. John P. Simpson and Dorothy Hollis Simpson. She graduated from Morrilton High School in Morrilton,...

Beverly Ann (Jamison)  Summers

Beverly Ann (Jamison) Summers

Jul 7, 2023

Beverly Ann Jamison Summers, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Tommy E. Summers, departed this life Friday evening, July 7, 2023 at Southern Oaks Assisted Living in Henderson, Tennessee.

Beverly was born March 7, 1939 in Collierville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert Jamison...

Marvin Wayne Ferge

Marvin Wayne Ferge

Jul 5, 2023

Marvin Wayne Ferge, age 61, resident of Saulsbury, Tennessee and husband of Barbara Ferge, departed this life Wednesday evening, July 5, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee.

Marvin was born March 27, 1962 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of Helen Kee Conner and the late James Marvin Ferge....

Charles Frank Ates

Charles Frank Ates

Jul 4, 2023

Charles Frank Ates, age 73, resident of Millington, Tennessee, United States Air Force Veteran and husband of Barneye Welch Ates, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memorial Services with Military Honors for Mr. Ates will be at 1 P.M. Friday, August...

Douglas "Andy" Hunsucker

Douglas "Andy" Hunsucker

Jul 4, 2023

Douglas Andrew “Andy” Hunsucker, age 64, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Mary Hunsucker, peacefully departed this life Tuesday evening, July 4, 2023 at his home while holding his wife’s hand.

Andy was born November 15, 1958 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Beckham Anderson “AJ” Hunsucker...

Walter Smith "Buster" Morris

Walter Smith "Buster" Morris

Jul 4, 2023

Walter Smith “Buster” Morris, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, and United States Army National Guard Veteran, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023 at Christian Care Center in Bolivar.

Walter was born February 26, 1937 in Williston, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas Ray Morris and Donna...

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