Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Michele Lee Channell
Aug 17, 2025
Michele Lee Channell, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, August 17, 2025 at Baptist East Hospital.
Michele was born March 31, 1968, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Thomas C. Channell Sr. and Vicki Channell. She graduated from Germantown High School and attended college at Memphis State.
Michele enjoyed her animals, music, movies and loved watching her daughter play sports....
Harvey Leroy Brandt
Aug 17, 2025
Harvey Leroy Brandt, age 86, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday evening, August 17, 2025, at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House.
Harvey was born November 28, 1938, in Tacoma Park, Maryland, the son of Fred George Henry Brandt and Grace Barbara Vane Brandt. He attended Wakefield High School and then entered the Navy.
Harvey was employed as a truck mechanic for...
James Andrew Ward
Aug 14, 2025
James Andrew “Drew” Ward, 87, passed away on August 14, 2025. Drew was born on May 11, 1938, in Pittsburgh, PA, the son of the late John and Harriett Ward. Drew was the youngest of seven children.
He graduated from St. Vincent College with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from...
Sally Joan Zaccagnino
Aug 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sally Joan Zaccagnino, who left us peacefully on August 13, 2025. Born in 1937, Sally filled her 88 years with love, laughter, and a deep devotion to her family and faith.
Sally cherished her role as a devoted mother and is survived by her beloved son Dan Zaccagnino, his wife...
Leland Jennings
Aug 8, 2025
Leland Jennings, age 81, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life on Friday, August 8, 2025.
Leland was born January 6, 1944, in Louisville, Mississippi, the son of Leland and Melvina Jennings. He graduated from Louisville High School and attended a vocational college.
Leland was a plant manager for Utility Products and Quality Steel. He enjoyed hunting and raising all kinds of...
Harold Wayne Craig
Aug 3, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the going home of Harold Wayne Craig, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and respected member of the community. Harold passed away peacefully on August 3, 2025, at the age of 85.
Born on September 4, 1939, Harold built a life rooted in hard work, love, and service. He was the proud owner of Harold Craig...
Helen Szer
Jul 29, 2025
Magdalena Maria “Helen” Szer, age 89, resident of Moscow, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, July 29, 2025 at Collierville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Collierville, Tennessee.
Helen was born May 14, 1936 in Poland. She moved to Tennessee and was employed as a seamstress at Goldsmith’s and worked at Troxel in Moscow before her retirement in 1998. She was a...
Catherine Sidney "Cathy" Coop Longoria
Jul 28, 2025
Catherine Sidney "Cathy" Coop Longoria, age 67, went to eternal rest on Monday, July 28, 2025. She passed away at home after a brief battle with cancer.
Catherine Longoria was born on April 30, 1958 in Memphis, Tennessee. She was a loving wife of 48 years and was survived by her five daughters, fourteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was known...
Bennie Harrell Hammer, Jr.
Jul 28, 2025
Bennie Harrell Hammer, Jr., age 53, resident of Saulsbury, Tennessee and husband of Stacey Stewart Hammer, departed this life Monday evening, July 28, 2025 at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee.
Bennie was born June 17, 1972 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Bennie Harrell Hammer and Barbara Jolly Hammer. He was employed as a small equipment mechanic for...
David Lynn Evans
Jul 28, 2025
David Lynn Evans, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, surrounded by love. Born on September 20, 1949, in Munford, Tennessee, David was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose warmth and generosity left a lasting imprint on everyone he met.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Farrow Evans and Hazel White Evans, and by...
Mary Lynn Campbell Wright
Jul 27, 2025
Mary Lynn Campbell Wright, age 99, resident of Jackson, Tennessee and wife of the late James O. Wright, departed this life on Sunday, July 27, 2025. She died peacefully at her home with family.
Mary was born January 2, 1926 in Sharon, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Guy and Bernice Wells Campbell. In addition to her husband, she was preceded...
Shirley Nadine (Lee) Stevens
Jul 27, 2025
Shirley Nadine (Lee) Stevens, age 89, resident of Williston, Tennessee, entered eternal rest Sunday, July 27, 2025, peacefully in her home.
Shirley was born November 20, 1935 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Matt and Tessie Lee. She was preceded in death not only by her parents, but by seven brothers, eleven sisters and her beloved husband, Lawrence Stevens.
Shirley...
David Union Richards III
Jul 26, 2025
David Union Richards, III, age 76, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday, July 26, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
David was born March 9, 1949 in Jacksonville, Florida. He was preceded in death by his parents, David Union Richards, Jr. and Helen Casper Richards. His family later moved to Miami, Florida where he spent most of...
Lowell Edward Rogers
Jul 25, 2025
Lowell Edward Rogers, age 68, resident of Cabot, Arkansas and husband of Della Rogers, departed this life Friday morning, July 25, 2025 at Baptist Medical Center in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
Lowell was born November 24, 1956 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Lowell F. Rogers and Delores Mitchell Rogers. He graduated from Fayette Ware High School in 1975...
Kenneth Terrell Bobbitt
Jul 22, 2025
Kenneth Terrell Bobbitt, age 76, resident of Hickory Valley, Tennessee and longtime resident of Macon, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, July 22, 2025 at his home.
Kenneth was born January 16, 1949 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Robert Junius Bobbitt and Rebecca Miller Bobbitt. He received his education at Fayette County High School in Somerville, Tennessee and...
David Allen Backer
Jul 19, 2025
David Allen Backer, age 71, resident of Arlington, Tennessee and husband of Susan Backer, entered eternal rest Saturday morning, July 19, 2025 at his home.
David was born August 15, 1953 in Torrington, Wyoming, the son of the late Alex Backer and Helen Wasmiller Backer. He graduated from Denver County High School and served as a Lieutenant for the United States...
Thomas Christopher Smith
Jul 18, 2025
Thomas Christopher Smith, age 24, resident of Whiteville, Tennessee, departed this life Friday, July 18, 2025.
Thomas was born February 13, 2001 in Germantown, Tennessee, the son of Virginia Kennon Gruthoff and the late Thomas Smith, Sr. He was employed in construction and enjoyed shooting guns and racing anything with wheels. Thomas was a fan of Alabama football.
Thomas is survived by...
Michael Louis Battistelli
Jul 16, 2025
Michael Louis Battistelli, age 72, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and Husband of the late Jill Elizabeth Battistelli. departed this life Wednesday morning July 16th at Methodist Germantown Hospital in Germantown, Tennessee.
Affectionately known as “Weezer”, Michael was born November 26, 1952, in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Elmo Battistelli and Elizabeth Angelo Battistelli. Michael graduated from Fairley High School...
Barry Arnold Ryan
Jul 16, 2025
Barry Arnold Ryan, age 78, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Candace Ryan, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 16, 2025 at his home.
Barry was born January 3, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of the late James K. Ryan and Margaret H. Greenlees Ryan. He graduated from Colerain High School in Cincinnati, Class of 1965 and served in...
Barbara Jean Atkeison Vernon
Jul 15, 2025
Barbara Jean Atkeison Vernon, age 87, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, July 15, 2025 at National Healthcare Center in Somerville, Tennessee.
Barbara was born May 19, 1938 in Moscow, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Samuel Garrison and Mavis Marie Hoskins. She graduated from Fayette County High School in 1956 and continued her education at State Technical...
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