Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Dorothy Jean Clayton Hopkins
Sep 25, 2024
Dorothy Jean Clayton Hopkins, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home on September 25, 2024. In her last days she was surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born to the late Earl and Annie Clayton on September 13, 1928 in Collierville, Tennessee. She was a life-long member of Collierville First Baptist Church and a graduate of Collierville...
Karen LaRee Tavares
Sep 25, 2024
Karen LaRee Tavares, age 68, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of Paul H. Tavares, departed this life Wednesday morning, September 25, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Karen was born December 20, 1955 in Grove City, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Norman Shipton and Gladys Mae Kimbrell Shipton. She met the love of her life, Paul H. Tavares,...
Tracey Reneé Mize Davis
Sep 22, 2024
Tracey Reneé Mize Davis, age 59, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of Edward “Fast Eddy” Davis, departed this life Sunday morning, September 22, 2024.
Tracey was born June 19, 1965 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Linda Marie Walker Melear and the late Robert Gilbert Mize. She was married February 15, 1997 to Edward “Fast Eddy” Davis. She and her family...
Sydney René Willoughby
Sep 21, 2024
Sydney Rene Willoughby, 26, was born in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Raymond Willoughby III and Penny Willoughby Briggs – a joyful memory they will never forget.
“Little Sydney” was a spirited child and, boy how she loved to run and play – she would always pretend that she was a puppy. As she journeyed along, her love for...
Mary Alice Parkinson Barker
Sep 12, 2024
Mary Alice Parkinson Barker, age 81, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Leslie Gage “Les” Barker, Sr., departed this life Thursday morning, September 12, 2024 at her home.
Mary was born May 6, 1943 in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late James Miles Parkinson and Mary Alice Trescott Parkinson. She grew up in Huntington Milles and Shickshinny,...
Percy James "Jim" Henry
Sep 11, 2024
Percy James “Jim” Henry, 82, was called home to be with the Lord on September 11, 2024. A celebration of life was held on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 2:30 P.M. at First Evangelical Church, Memphis, Tennessee.
Jim was born on May 29, 1942, to the late Elizabeth and PJ Henry. He grew up in Arlington, Tennessee and was the oldest...
Gary Wayne Pruitt
Sep 9, 2024
Gary Wayne Pruitt, age 63, resident of Cordova, Tennessee, departed this life Monday evening, September 9, 2024 at Signature Healthcare of Memphis.
Gary was born July 13, 1961 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of Elizabeth Kelley Pruitt and the late Lemuel Pruitt. He was known as a “master craftsman” and was a construction builder for many years. Gary loved any kind...
Vernon Ray Glover
Sep 9, 2024
Vernon Ray Glover, age 85, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Bessie Charlene Culver Glover, departed this life Monday afternoon, September 9, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Vernon Ray was born April 6, 1939 in Fayette County, the son of the late Lem Mark Glover and Maggie Helen Adair Glover. He graduated from Fayette County...
Janice Susan May
Sep 9, 2024
Janice Susan (Wimpy) May, age 76, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life on September 9, 2024.
Janice was born Octobert 28, 1947 in Lepanto, Arkansas. She is the daughter of the late Gus Clinton Wimpy and Georgia Ella Scarsdale Wimpy. Janice graduated from Treadwell High School in Memphis, Tennessee and retired from Commercial Appeal and FedEx.
Janice is survived by her...
Captain Dale Phillips
Sep 7, 2024
Shannon Dale Phillips, age 52, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday evening, September 7, 2024.
Dale was born October 25, 1971 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Billy Joe Phillips and Linda Thompson Smith. He graduated from Craigmont High School and continued his education at the Shelby County Sheriff Training Academy in Memphis. He was employed with the Fayette...
Tina M. Howard
Sep 2, 2024
Tina M. Howard, age 57, resident of Millington, Tennessee, departed this life Monday afternoon, September 2, 2024 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Tina was born December 17, 1966 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Curtis and Lynda Sue Jones Howard. She was a homemaker throughout her life and loved her family, plants, watching cartoons and reading.
Ms. Howard is survived...
Sue Rogers Shelby
Aug 28, 2024
Willie Sue Rogers Shelby, age 82, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, departed this life Wednesday morning, August 28, 2024 at the National HealthCare Center in Somerville, Tennessee.
Sue was born March 22, 1942 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Clifton Edward Rogers and Ethel Elizabeth Stainback Rogers. She enjoyed camping, traveling, fishing and special times with her family.
Ms. Shelby...
Evelyn C. Rogers
Aug 25, 2024
Evelyn C. Rogers, 87, resident of Germantown, Tennessee, departed this life on August 25, 2024 from complications of dementia at The Summit of Germantown.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Rogers were held at 11 A.M. Friday, August 30, 2024 at Kirby Woods Baptist Church with Baylon Hilliard officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Moriah Cemetery at Whiteville.
Mrs. Rogers was a graduate of Fayette...
Charles Anthony Hadley
Aug 23, 2024
Charles Anthony Hadley, age 55, resident of Byhalia, Mississippi and husband of Kristina Hadley, departed this life Friday, August 23, 2024 at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital in Clinton Township, Michigan.
Charles was born October 16, 1968 in San Diego, California, the son of the late Leslie Hadley and Barbara Harrington Hadley. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, grilling and camping. Charles was a...
Steve Edward Parks
Aug 22, 2024
Steve Parks, age 41, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis from complications related to heart failure.
Steve was born on September 3, 1982, in Memphis, Tennessee at Baptist East and grew up in Somerville, Tennessee, where he excelled at Fayette Ware High School. After graduating from the Tennessee College of Applied Technology...
Johnny Ray Beville
Aug 19, 2024
Johnny Ray "John" Beville, age 62, of Cordova, Tennessee, died on August 19, 2024, at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in Memphis, Tennessee from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Johnny was born on December 22, 1961 in Memphis, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Lorie, his children, Kevin Beville (Ashley), Morgan MacBride (Jerry) his stepdaughter, Brittni Phyfer (Matt);...
George A. Berry
Aug 18, 2024
George A. Berry, age 90, resident of Finger, Tennessee and husband of the late Shirley Osteen Berry, departed this life Sunday morning, August 18, 2024 at Henderson Health and Rehabilitation Center in Henderson, Tennessee.
George was born May 18, 1934 in Stantonville, Tennessee, the son of the late Thomas Abraham Berry and Flettie Taylor Berry. He served his country in the...
Lonnie Louise Morris
Aug 16, 2024
Lonnie Louise Morris, age 82, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Friday afternoon, August 16, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.
Louise was born January 15, 1942 in Bibb County, Alabama and graduated from high school in Brent, Alabama. She was a member of Grace Bible Fellowship and was a homemaker throughout her life. Louise was a person of...
Charlie Thomas Springer, Jr.
Aug 16, 2024
Charlie Thomas Springer, Jr., age 74, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Phyllis Kennon Springer, departed this life Friday morning, August 16, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Charlie was born November 15, 1949 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Charlie Thomas Springer, Sr. and Allie B. German Springer. He attended Fayette County High School and...
Geraldine German Maher
Aug 15, 2024
Agnes Geraldine German Maher, age 87, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Edward Anthony Maher, Sr., departed this life Thursday morning, August 15, 2024 at her home.
Geraldine was born January 1, 1937 in Fayette County, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Herman Freddie German and Georgia Bell Stainback German. She was employed as a bus driver for...
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