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Fayette County, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas

Richard "Buddy" Keough

Richard "Buddy" Keough

Jul 14, 2023

Richard “Buddy” Keough, age 79, resident of Collierville, Tennessee and husband of Judy Davis Keough, departed this life 14 July 2023.

Buddy was born May 20, 1944, the son of the late Joe and Lorene Keough. He proudly served in the United States Army and a tour of duty in...

Ernest Lawson, Jr.

Ernest Lawson, Jr.

Jul 12, 2023

Ernest Lawson, Jr., age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, passed away on July 12, 2023. He was born on August 27, 1936 in Demopolis, Alabama, as the only child of Ernest Lawson, Sr. and Mary B. Jones.

Ernest is survived by his wife of more than 60 years, Helen Armour...

Audrey Marie (Cole)  Sanders

Audrey Marie (Cole) Sanders

Jul 11, 2023

Audrey Marie Cole Sanders, age 100, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday evening, July 11, 2023 at her home.

Audrey was born May 28, 1923 in Somerville, the daughter of the late John Wilson Cole and Cleo Inez Gay Cole. She graduated from the Fayette County Public School...

Rita Nanette (Rogers)  Ferrell

Rita Nanette (Rogers) Ferrell

Jul 8, 2023

Rita Nanette Rogers Ferrell, age 67, resident of Brighton, Tennessee and wife of the late Michael Ferrell, departed this life Saturday evening, July 8, 2023 at Methodist Hospice Residence in Memphis, Tennessee.

Rita was born September 24, 1955 in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Marvin Harvey Rogers...

Anita Gail (Simpson)  Gilbow

Anita Gail (Simpson) Gilbow

Jul 8, 2023

Anita Gail Simpson Gilbow, age 72, resident of Horn Lake, Mississippi, departed this life Saturday evening, July 8, 2023.

Anita was born September 14, 1950 in El Dorado, Arkansas, the daughter of the late Dr. John P. Simpson and Dorothy Hollis Simpson. She graduated from Morrilton High School in Morrilton,...

Beverly Ann (Jamison)  Summers

Beverly Ann (Jamison) Summers

Jul 7, 2023

Beverly Ann Jamison Summers, age 84, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Tommy E. Summers, departed this life Friday evening, July 7, 2023 at Southern Oaks Assisted Living in Henderson, Tennessee.

Beverly was born March 7, 1939 in Collierville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Robert Jamison...

Marvin Wayne Ferge

Marvin Wayne Ferge

Jul 5, 2023

Marvin Wayne Ferge, age 61, resident of Saulsbury, Tennessee and husband of Barbara Ferge, departed this life Wednesday evening, July 5, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee.

Marvin was born March 27, 1962 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of Helen Kee Conner and the late James Marvin Ferge....

Charles Frank Ates

Charles Frank Ates

Jul 4, 2023

Charles Frank Ates, age 73, resident of Millington, Tennessee, United States Air Force Veteran and husband of Barneye Welch Ates, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Memorial Services with Military Honors for Mr. Ates will be at 1 P.M. Friday, August...

Douglas "Andy" Hunsucker

Douglas "Andy" Hunsucker

Jul 4, 2023

Douglas Andrew “Andy” Hunsucker, age 64, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of Mary Hunsucker, peacefully departed this life Tuesday evening, July 4, 2023 at his home while holding his wife’s hand.

Andy was born November 15, 1958 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Beckham Anderson “AJ” Hunsucker...

Walter Smith "Buster" Morris

Walter Smith "Buster" Morris

Jul 4, 2023

Walter Smith “Buster” Morris, age 86, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, and United States Army National Guard Veteran, departed this life Tuesday afternoon, July 4, 2023 at Christian Care Center in Bolivar.

Walter was born February 26, 1937 in Williston, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas Ray Morris and Donna...

Gary Thomas Jamerson

Gary Thomas Jamerson

Jul 3, 2023

Gary Thomas Jamerson was born January 12, 1958 to Shirley Miller Jamerson and William T. Jamerson and died on July 3, 2023.  He was a resident of Byhalia, Mississippi.

Gary grew up in Collierville, Tennessee and graduated from Collierville High School in 1976. He went on to earn a Bachelor...

Aaron Miles Kunkle

Aaron Miles Kunkle

Jul 2, 2023

Aaron Miles Kunkle, 31, resident of Collierville, Tennessee, went home to be with Jesus on a Sunday afternoon, July 2nd, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee.

Aaron was born on October 24th, 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a valued employee for State Farm as an insurance claims...

Aubrey Lynn Gaither, Jr.

Aubrey Lynn Gaither, Jr.

Jun 28, 2023

Aubrey Lynn Gaither, Jr. was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on June 28, 2023 at the age of 85 surrounded by his wife and children. He was a resident of Cabot, Arkansas and a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

Aubrey was born July 12, 1937...

Carl Cleo Sanders

Carl Cleo Sanders

Jun 28, 2023

Carl Cleo Sanders, age 89, resident of Collierville, Tennessee and husband of the late Marjorie Sanders, departed this life Wednesday morning, June 28, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Carl was born March 26, 1934 in Wesco, Missouri, the son of the late Wilbern Sanders and Norma Roberts...

Fern Marie Adams

Fern Marie Adams

Jun 27, 2023

Fern Marie Adams, age 62, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday evening, June 27, 2023 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Fern was born April 9, 1961 in Waterloo, Iowa. She was a homemaker throughout her life and loved and breathed for her family. Fern loved the...

Billy Wayne McCulley, Jr.

Billy Wayne McCulley, Jr.

Jun 27, 2023

Billy Wayne McCulley, Jr., age 53, resident of Arlington, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday morning, June 27, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Billy was born October 9, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of the late Billy Wayne McCulley, Sr. and Annie Ruth “Ann” Wright McCulley. He...

Dr. John Nicholas Phillips

Dr. John Nicholas Phillips

Jun 26, 2023

Dr. John Nicholas Phillips, known to many as “Nick” was born on October 13, 1947 in Jackson, TN to his parents, Jeryl Banford Phillips and Annie Rea Wamble Phillips. He was fondly called “Nicky” for many years while growing up and playing sports in Jackson. When Nick was 5 years old, his sister, Jennifer was born...

Mamie Yvonne (Treadway)  Calhoun

Mamie Yvonne (Treadway) Calhoun

Jun 24, 2023

Mamie Yvonne Treadway Calhoun, age 83, resident of Holly Springs, Mississippi and wife of the late Dotrie Andan Calhoun, Sr., departed this life Saturday morning, June 24, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville, Tennessee.

Mamie was born March 16, 1940 in Somerville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late George...

Jimmy Lynn Watkins

Jimmy Lynn Watkins

Jun 24, 2023

Jimmy Lynn Watkins, age 60, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Shelia Spicer Watkins, departed this life Saturday morning, June 24, 2023 at his home.

Jimmy was born March 2, 1963 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the son of the late Aubrey Anderson Watkins and Ava Hazel Gammel Watkins. He...

Marilyn Mae (Smith)  Capps

Marilyn Mae (Smith) Capps

Jun 23, 2023

Marilyn Mae Smith Capps, age 83, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Melvin Willis Capps, departed this life Friday afternoon, June 23, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.

Marilyn was born July 9, 1939 in Danville, Illinois, the daughter of the late Ernest Lee Smith...

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