Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Todd Ronald Johnson
May 26, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Todd Ronald Johnson, age 56, who went home to be with the Lord on May 26, 2025. Born in Memphis on October 15, 1968, Todd was the beloved son of Ron and Bonnie Johnson. He leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness through his family, including his grandmother...
Steven Ward "Steve" Simpson
May 17, 2025
Steven Ward Simpson, 71, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on 03 Dec 1953, and passed away on 17 May 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a resident of Collierville, Tennessee, and Hickory Valley, Tennessee.
Steve leaves behind a legacy of love and support. He is survived by his two sons, Shea Thomas Simpson (Leigh Ann) and Peyton Lawrence Simpson, his grandson,...
H. Michael Brown
Jun 1, 2025
H. Michael Brown, age 77, of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away at his home on June 1, 2025 surrounded by his family. Born on July 29, 1947, in Arkansas, he spent most of his life and career there before living a few years in Missouri. He eventually settled in Tennessee, where he made his home in Oakland to be near his...
Gary Wade Freemon
May 25, 2025
Gary Wade Freemon, age 57, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday, May 25, 2025 at his home.
Gary was born October 4, 1967 in Nashville, Tennessee, the son of the late Jerry Bailey Freemon and Phyllis Ann Freeman Freemon. He moved with his family at an early age to Texas and graduated from Martin High School in Arlington, Texas,...
Nellie Elaine May
May 24, 2025
Nellie Elaine Haden May, age 79, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her home.
Nellie was born July 20, 1945 in Gretna, Virginia, the daughter of the late Walter Parrish Haden and Mirla Octavia Cocke Haden. She graduated from Gretna High School in 1963 and continued her education at Phillips Business School in Lynchburg, Virginia....
Mr. Carol James Shelton
May 22, 2025
Carol James Shelton, age 83, resident of Arlington, Tennessee and husband of Doris Jane Lewis Shelton, departed this life Thursday afternoon, May 22, 2025 at Sanctuary Hospice House in Tupelo, Mississippi.
Carol was born September 19, 1941 in Afton, Tennessee, the son of the late Larson Eldrige Shelton and Ethel Lavona Fellers Shelton. He served his country in the United States...
Helen White Adair
May 22, 2025
Helen White Adair, age 90, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Aubrey Adair, departed this life Thursday morning, May 22, 2025 at Christian Care Center of Bolivar, Tennessee.
Helen was born April 8, 1935 in Somerville, the daughter of the late J.D. White and Josie Morrow White. She was employed at Woolco for ten years and was a...
Sherman Jefferson "Red Man" Pounders
May 20, 2025
Sherman Jefferson "Red Man" Pounders, age 82, resident of Hernando, Mississippi and husband of Barbara Howard Pounders, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, May 20,2 025 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Sherman was born July 22, 1942 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Orville Pounders and Gladys Pauline Cross Pounders. He graduated from Fayette County High School in...
Sherry Lynn Duncan
May 19, 2025
Sherry Lynn Hampton Duncan, age 71, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Monday afternoon, May 19, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Sherry was born March 22, 1954 in Somerville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late William Francis Hampton and Mary Pearl Miller Hampton. She graduated from Rossville Academy in 1972 and was a homemaker throughout her life....
Charles Edward Avent
May 18, 2025
Charles Edward Avent, age 79, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and husband of Nancy Lois Avent, departed this life Sunday morning, May 18, 2025 at his home.
Charles was born April 8, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Herman Eugene Avent and Mildred Mae Harris Avent. He was drafted into the United States Army and was an SP4 during...
Mark Kelley
May 13, 2025
Mark Kelley, age 83, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Theresa “Terry” Leake Kelley, departed this life Tuesday evening, May 13, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Mark was born July 31, 1941 in Laconia, Tennessee, the son of the late John Ray Kelley and Virginia Cowan Kelley. He graduated from Fayette County High School in Somerville, Tennessee...
Patricia Ann Zink
May 9, 2025
Patricia Ann (Davis) Zink, age 83, went to be with Jesus on May 9, 2025. She is now restored to full health and joyfully reunited with many loved ones she dearly missed.
Born and raised in Port Huron, Michigan, Patricia graduated from Port Huron High School and went on to earn her nursing degree from Harper Hospital School of Nursing in...
Joe McClure
May 5, 2025
Joe McClure, age 80, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and husband of the late Eva McClure, departed this life Monday morning, May 5, 2025.
Joe was born June 1, 1944 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the son of the late John McClure and Laura Rigsby McClure. He was employed as a Farmer and truck driver for many years and enjoyed being with his...
Virgil Eugene Leatherwood
May 4, 2025
Virgil Eugene Leatherwood, age 82, resident of Moscow, Tennessee and husband of Jeanette Leatherwood, departed this life Sunday, May 4, 2025.
Virgil was born January 15, 1943 in Moscow, the son of the late Bynum Leatherwood and Odell Cheek Leatherwood. He graduated from Fayette County High School in Somerville and Union University in Jackson. He was employed as a roofer, bus...
Anna Marie German
May 4, 2025
Anna Marie Worrell German, age 75, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday morning, May 4, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Anna was born November 24, 1949 in Kenton, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert Lee Worrell and Vera Mai Robinson Worrell. She graduated from Bolivar Central High School in Bolivar, Tennessee Class of 1967 and...
Charlotte Ann Taylor
May 3, 2025
Charlotte Ann Brothers Taylor, age 70, resident of Scottsboro, Alabama, departed this life Saturday evening, May 3, 2025 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee.
Charlotte was born June 7, 1954 in Smyrna, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Granville Brothers and Florence Alma Ward Brothers. She was employed as an administrator in the towing industry for many years before her...
Mary Ann Holden
May 3, 2025
Mary Ann Markle Holden, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of William “Wayne” Holden, departed this life Saturday evening, May 3, 2025 at her home.
Mary was born June 16, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Milton Markle and Mary Lou Emma Sain Markle. She was employed as a dry-cleaning clerk before her retirement. Her hobbies...
Reuben Douglas Kennon, Sr.
Apr 30, 2025
Reuben Douglas Kennon passed away peacefully at his home on April 30, 2025.
He was a loving family man that would do anything for anyone.
Reuben is survived by his wife, Donnie Kennon; his son, Rodney Kennon (Regina); grandchildren, Brandon Kennon (Jennifer) Colby Kennon (Jade) Dustin Kennon (Lacy) David Gandy, LaShelle Gandy and Jackie Gandy; ten great-grandchildren including Kaleigh Hogue; and six...
Mary Ruth Colbert
Apr 30, 2025
Mary Ruth Colbert, age 88, resident of Bartlett, Tennessee and wife of late Johnnie the “Junior” Colbert, departed this life Wednesday morning, April 30, 2025, at Rainbow Rehab and Healthcare in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Ruth was born December 3, 1936 in Chester County, Tennessee, the daughter of William Bryan Bishop and Mary Lee Melton. She received her education in Chester County. She...
Martin Seward
Apr 29, 2025
Leon Martin Seward, age 83, resident of Eads, Tennessee and husband of Linda Seward, departed this life Tuesday morning, April 29, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Martin was born November 30, 1941 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Leon Allison Seward and Lois Martin Seward. He graduated from Bolton High School in 1959 and was married...
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