Obituaries
Obituaries for the Waverly & McEwen area
Jacqueline "Jackie" Stewart Rushton
Apr 22, 2024
Mrs. Jacqueline Rushton, age 76, recently of White Bluff, TN, passed away, Monday, April 22, 2024. Jacqueline was born in Jackson, TN, on October 26, 1947, to Jasper Jefferson Stewart and Bertha Lilian Turner Stewart. Jackie graduated from Waverly Central High School in 1965 and attended Belmont University. She was the purchasing and traffic supervisor at Inland Container and retired...
James Earnest Young
Apr 19, 2024
Mr. James Earnest Young, age 86, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, April 19, 2024. Jim was born in McEwen, TN, on October 18, 1937, to the late Helen Marie Curtis Young and William Austin Young. Jim enjoyed farming, fishing and traveling. He was a devoted member for 20 years at the Christ Community Church...
Dr. James Morris Powers, Jr.
Apr 16, 2024
Dr. James Morris Powers, Jr. formally of Paradise Valley, AZ and currently of Nashville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at The McKendree Village in Hermitage, TN. James was born on September 20, 1955 to the late Helen Hill Powers and Dr. James Morris Powers, Sr.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 25 years, Laura Greve...
Beth Ann Fritts
Apr 15, 2024
Beth Ann Schreiber Fritts, age 57 of Waverly, TN, passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born in Waverly, TN on July 17, 1966, to the late Betty Burke Schreiber and Leon Schreiber. Beth was a devoted wife, mother, mimi, sister, aunt and friend. She loved being outdoors and riding motorcycles....
Nancy Jane Clayton
Apr 13, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Clayton age 90, of Waverly, TN passed away April 13, 2024. Mrs.Clayton was born December 12, 1933, in Mayfield, KY to the late ElsieWilliams Byron and Slaughter Long Byron. Mrs. Clayton lived most of her lifein Waverly and was a member of Waverly First United Methodist Church forover 50 years where she served on many committees and led...
Gary Lynn Brooks, Sr.
Apr 9, 2024
Gary Lynn Brooks, Sr., age 66 of Waverly, TN passed away at his residence on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Gary was born in Jackson, TN on September 21, 1957, to Doris Naramore and Roy Brooks. He was big hearted, caring family man and an avid fisherman.
Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 19 years, Debbie Carter Sherrod Brooks...
Virginia Pace Tate
Apr 5, 2024
Virginia Dawn Pace Tate, age 88, of McEwen, TN passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Humphreys County Care & Rehab. She was born on July 20, 1935, in Waverly, TN to the late Lula Wiles Pace and Robert Evans Pace, Sr. Virginia was a devoted member to the First Baptist Church in McEwen, TN. She was a wonderful...
Ada Kate Spradlin
Mar 21, 2024
Ada Kate Spradlin, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 21, 2024, at NHC-Tullahoma with her niece and caregiver, Angela, by her side. After suffering a stroke in 2022 which left her immobilized, Kate never lost her passion for life or her sense of humor.
Visitation will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN on Friday, April 5 from...
Don Wesley Herrin
Mar 16, 2024
Don Wesley Herrin, age 74, of New Johnsonville, TN passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024 at his residence. Don was born on July 6, 1949 to the late Ruth and Pete Herrin. Don was well known in the community and was always tinkering. He was a proud and faithful member of Ebenezer United Methodist Church in New Johnsonville, TN....
John "J.B." Bright Hooper
Mar 14, 2024
John Bright Hooper, age 93, of McEwen, TN passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024. J.B. Hooper was born on August 24, 1930 in Erin, TN to Viola Boone and Ellis Hooper.
He worked for both TVA and Ebasco for many years. He was also a Navy Veteran. In 1955, He married Delma Lee Nesbitt, having two sons.
He enjoyed building and...
Kathleen Murphree Lee
Mar 11, 2024
Kathleen Murphree Lee, age 86, of McEwen, TN, passed away on March 11, 2024, at Magnolia Place assisted living in Waverly, TN. She was born on December 31, 1937, in Bold Springs, TN, to Arthur Floyd Murphree and Ina Wallace Julian. She was married to the late Oliver Lee, Jr. for 62 years and had 2 daughters Sandra and Karen....
Carolyn Ann Cable
Mar 7, 2024
Carolyn Ann Cable, age 76, of Dickson, TN passed away Thursday, March 7, 2024 at NHC Dickson. Mrs. Cable was born on November 30, 1948 in Humphrey’s County TN, to the late Douglas and Bertie Long. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Cable.
Mrs. Cable is survived by her son Olin Baker (Dianne), sister...
Sammye Elaine Meredith Bell
Mar 3, 2024
Sammye Elaine Meredith Bell, age 91 of Waverly, TN passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her family. Elaine was born on May 19, 1932, in Hurricane Mills, TN to the late Maud Estelle and Dillard Watson Meredith.
Left to cherish her memory are her children, Karen Serra (Johnny) of Murfreesboro, Steve Bell, Burns and Keith Bell, Gallatin; her three...
Carl Edward Nichols
Feb 24, 2024
Carl Edward Nichols, age 63, of Nashville, TN passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024. Mr. Nichols was born on August 12, 1960, in Nashville, TN to parents Horace Dennis Nichols and Rosie Melvine Scott Nichols. Carl enjoyed spending precious time with his friends and family. Other interests were watching Nascar and fishing.
Left to cherish his memory is his father, Horace...
Harriet Amanda Morozuk
Feb 23, 2024
Mrs. Harriet Amanda Morozuk, age 71, of Waverly, TN, passed away on February 23, 2024, at her home. She was born on November 14, 1952, in Ozark, AL, to Coley Price and Eunice Langford Price. Harriet received her Bachelor’s Degree and worked in Human Resources helping with Employee Benefits. She enjoyed Crocheting and was very fond of a strong cup...
Shirley Marie Kennedy
Feb 23, 2024
Shirley Marie Oatsvall Kennedy, age 85, of Waverly, TN passed away Friday, February 23, 2024, at her residence surrounded by her loving children. She was born on November 28, 1938, in Camden, TN to the late Maggie and Marshall Oatsvall. Shirley was a very good decorator and was known for her eye in fashion. She also loved going to yard...
Charles William Stephens
Feb 22, 2024
Charles William Stephens, Sr., age 87 of Waverly, TN passed away peacefully onThursday, February 22, 2024, at Walking Horse Meadows in Clarksville, TN. He wasborn on March 31, 1936, in Sewanee, TN to the late Andrew & Dollie Stephens. Charles enlisted in the Navy on Sept 9, 1954, where he served 4 years active duty and4 years Inactive Reserves. In 1960...
Anne Louise Spicer
Feb 19, 2024
Anne Louise McCord Spicer, age 98 of Waverly, TN formally of Nashville, TN passed away surrounded by her family on Monday, February 19, 2024 at Humphreys County Nursing Home. She was born in Tennessee City, TN on August 13, 1925 to the late Nell and Rice McCord. Mrs. Spicer attended McEwen High School. After graduating, she worked in Oak Ridge,...
Delmar Woodrow Law
Feb 13, 2024
Delmar Woodrow Law, age 92, of Humphreys County went home to be with the Lord on February 13, 2024, at Vanderbilt Hospital.Mr. Law was born November 12, 1931, in Firebrick, Lewis County, Kentucky, the third of eight children of William Marcus and Viola Blankenbeckley Law and grandson of James Harvey and Hannah Scott Lewis Law and John Henry and Mary...
Nancy Jo Buchanan Jackson
Feb 7, 2024
Nancy Jo Buchanan Jackson, age 87, of Nashville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. Nancy Jo Jackson was born in Humphreys County, Tennessee, on October 12th, 1936. She was the daughter of the late Samuel Cleather Buchanan and Eula Bell Lofton Buchanan.
After graduating from Waverly Central High School, Nancy moved to Nashville. She was employed by Life and...
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