Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Charles Paul Richenback, Sr.
Jun 26, 2026
Charles Paul Richenback, age 93, of Oakland, Tennessee, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 26, 2026.
Charles was born on April 12, 1933, in Stuttgart, Arkansas, to the late Harry and Marie Hancock Richenback. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950 until 1953. Following his military service, Charles enjoyed a long...
Claude Preston Douglass
Jun 26, 2026
Claude Preston Douglass, age 90, husband of Emily Joyce Davis Douglass and lifelong resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on June 26, 2026. Mr. Douglass was born on October 13, 1935, in Somerville, TN.
Preston was the son of Charlie Claude "C.C." and Etha Lillian Clark Douglass. He was a proud graduate of Fayette County High School, class of 1953. On...
Donald Blaydes Fletcher
Jun 25, 2026
Donald Blaydes Fletcher, lovingly known as “Bubba,” was born on January 24, 1941, to Earnest Fletcher and Stella Blaydes Fletcher. He peacefully departed this life on June 25, 2026.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest and Stella Fletcher, and his brother, Gene Fletcher.
He leaves behind the love of his life, his wife of 55 years, Lillie Ann German...
Victor McNeal
Jun 21, 2026
Victor McNeal, age 64, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, June 21, 2026.
Victor was born on July 3, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Oscar Lee Crawford and Helen McNeal Moore. He graduated from the University of Tennessee- Knoxville with a major in Liberal Arts. He went on to teach at various schools, retiring at Jeter High...
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...
Crystal Gail Bobbitt
Jun 20, 2026
Crystal Gail Bobbitt, age 45, of Kentucky (Tennessee), passed away on June 20, 2026. Born on June 7, 1981, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, daughter, partner, and friend whose vibrant spirit and loving heart touched countless lives.
Crystal was preceded in death by her parents, James "Bubba" Bobbitt, Jr. and Norma Jean Wright Bobbitt.
She is survived by her daughter, Annagail...
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...
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