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Fayette County, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas

BOB LEE FIREHAMMER, JR.

BOB LEE FIREHAMMER, JR.

Apr 15, 2009

ROBERT LEE (BOB) FIREHAMMER, JR., 51, a resident of the Hickory Withe Community, United States Military Career Person and husband of Debra Firehammer died Wednesday afternoon, April 15, 2009 as the result of a vehicular/bicycle accident that occurred on Highway 64 between Oakland and Hickory Withe. A Funeral Mass for Mr. Firehammer was conducted at 10 A.M. Tuesday,...

Lawrence George DeClue

Lawrence George DeClue

Apr 8, 2009

Lawrence George DeClue, age 90, resident of the Moscow Community and United States Veteran, departed this life April 8, 2009 at the Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

Graveside Services with Military Honors for Mr. DeClue were conducted at 1:45 P.M. Tuesday, December 2nd at the West Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery...

MICHAEL RAYMOND VALENZUELA

MICHAEL RAYMOND VALENZUELA

Apr 7, 2009

MICHAEL RAYMOND VALENZUELA, a resident of Tunica, Mississippi and husband of the former Margie Markle of Somerville died at 9:18 P.M. Tuesday, April 7, 2009 at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis where he had been a patient for thirteen days. He was 58 years of age and died following an extended illness. A Celebration Of Life Service...

DAVID BURR PEWITT

DAVID BURR PEWITT

Apr 2, 2009

DAVID BURR PEWITT, a resident of the Collierville Community, retired Golf Course Superintendent and Landscaper died at 6 A.M. Thursday, April 2, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville. He was 62 years of age and died following an illness of several weeks. Funeral services for Mr. Pewitt were conducted at 2 P.M. Sunday, April 5th at...

R. V. SHUBERT

R. V. SHUBERT

Mar 29, 2009

R. V. SHUBERT, a resident of Granite City, Illinois, retired Truck Operator and native Fayette Countian passed from this life on Sunday, March 29, 2009 at Gateway Regional Medical Center in Granite City. He was 81 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services for Mr. Shubert were conducted at 10 A.M. Thursday, April 2nd...

JOHN TILLMAN EARNEST

JOHN TILLMAN EARNEST

Mar 29, 2009

JOHN TILLMAN EARNEST, a resident of the Moscow Community, Vietnam Veteran and former Roofing, Heating and Air Conditioning Sub-Contractor died at 8 A.M. Sunday, March 29, 2009 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the home of family members where he was visiting. He was 60 years of age and died following a one-week illness. Funeral services for Mr. Earnest were...

CAROLYN FAYE KEOUGH BEAVER

CAROLYN FAYE KEOUGH BEAVER

Mar 28, 2009

CAROLYN FAYE KEOUGH BEAVER, longtime resident of the Eads Community and wife of the late Robert Charles (Bob) Beaver died at 8:05 A.M. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. She was 74 years of age and died following an illness of several...

REV. WILLIAM (BILL) EARL TORKELL, SR.

REV. WILLIAM (BILL) EARL TORKELL, SR.

Mar 28, 2009

REV. WILLIAM EARL (BILL) TORKELL, SR., a resident of the Williston Community, United Methodist Minister and Hospital Chaplin died at 7 P.M. Saturday, March 28, 2009 at his residence on McKinstry Road. He was 71 years of age and died unexpectedly. Funeral services for Rev. Torkell were conducted at 2 P.M. Wednesday, April 1st at Peebles West Funeral...

JAMES (JIM) ARTHUR KNOTT

JAMES (JIM) ARTHUR KNOTT

Mar 27, 2009

JAMES ARTHUR (JIM) KNOTT, a resident of the Bartlett Community with extended family members in Fayette and Hardeman Counties and longtime Employee of the Armour & Company in Memphis died at 4:37 P.M. Friday, March 27, 2009 at the St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett where he had been a patient for ten days. He was 85 years of...

RONALD MARK COLLINS

RONALD MARK COLLINS

Mar 24, 2009

RONALD MARK COLLINS, retired Colonel with the Memphis Police Department with extended family members in Fayette County, died suddenly March 24, 2009 at his Arlington residence. He was 53 years of age. A Memorial Service for Mr. Collins was held at the Bartlett United Methodist Church on Saturday, March 28th at 2 p.m. with Rev. Mike Morris, Pastor...

MARY "ANNIE" JOAN GRAMMER OLIVER

MARY "ANNIE" JOAN GRAMMER OLIVER

Mar 23, 2009

MARY JOAN GRAMMER "ANNIE" OLIVER, a resident of the Hickory Withe Community and wife of Lloyd O. Oliver died at 12:01 P.M. Monday, March 23, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for one week. She was 76 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services for Mrs....

ROBBY SHOCKLEY

ROBBY SHOCKLEY

Mar 22, 2009

ROBBY SHOCKLEY, a resident of the Hickory Withe Community, retired Sheet Rock Contractor and husband of Charlene Shockley died at 8 P.M. Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where he had been a patient for six weeks. He was 69 years of age and died following an extended illness. Funeral services for Mr....

RICHARD LEE ROSE

RICHARD LEE ROSE

Mar 22, 2009

RICHARD LEE ROSE, resident of the Rossville Community, decorated United States Army Vietnam Veteran and U.S. Postal Employee died at 8:30 A.M. Sunday, March 22, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville where he had been a patient for two days. He was 59 years of age and died following a nine-month illness. Funeral services for Mr....

GENEVA JO MARTIN

GENEVA JO MARTIN

Mar 21, 2009

GENEVA JO MARTIN, beloved mother and sister, was called peacefully home to God at her Somerville residence on Saturday, March 21, 2009 at 9:20 A.M. She was 78 years of age and died following an extended illness. A Celebration Of Life Service was held for Ms. Martin at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 26th at the District 15 Christian...

JAMES (JIM) WILLIAM WINGROVE

JAMES (JIM) WILLIAM WINGROVE

Mar 21, 2009

JAMES WILLIAM (JIM) WINGROVE, a resident of the Oakland Community, retired Aeronautical Engineer and United States Army Veteran died at 11:45 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where he had been a patient for one day. He was 81 years of age and died following a ten-day illness. Funeral services for Mr....

HAZEL ELIZABETH FLYNN MARKLE

HAZEL ELIZABETH FLYNN MARKLE

Mar 21, 2009

HAZEL ELIZABETH FLYNN MARKLE, a resident of the Somerville Community and wife of Vernon R. Markle, Sr. died at 12:01 P.M. Saturday, March 21, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for one day. She was 82 years of age and died following a ten-day illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Markle...

FRANKIE POWERS HOLDEN

FRANKIE POWERS HOLDEN

Mar 18, 2009

FRANKIE POWERS HOLDEN, longtime resident of the District 15 Community and wife of the late Melton "Mutt" Holden died at 2 P.M. Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for fifteen days. She was 84 years of age and died following an extended illness of several months. Funeral...

LEAH FRANCES MORRIS DIFFEE

LEAH FRANCES MORRIS DIFFEE

Mar 17, 2009

LEAH FRANCES MORRIS DIFFEE, a resident of Memphis, former resident of Fayette County and wife of the late William Leon Diffee died at 12:37 A.M. Tuesday, March 17, 2009 at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for ten days. She was 86 years of age and died following a nine-month illness. Funeral...

GLADYS PAULINE CROSS POUNDERS BAKER

GLADYS PAULINE CROSS POUNDERS BAKER

Mar 12, 2009

GLADYS PAULINE CROSS BAKER, a resident of Somerville and former longtime resident of the Macon Community died at 6:55 P.M. Thursday, March 12, 2009 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis where she had been a patient for one week. She was 86 years of age and died following a brief illness. Funeral services for Mrs. Baker were...

ROBERT (BOB) WAYNE ROSE

ROBERT (BOB) WAYNE ROSE

Mar 11, 2009

ROBERT WAYNE (BOB) ROSE, a resident of the Williston Community, retired Contractor and World War II Veteran died at 6:45 P.M. Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at the Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee where he had been a patient for two weeks. He was 85 years of age and died following a five-month illness. Graveside Funeral Services...

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