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Fayette County, TN Obituaries

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas

Audrey Ann (Bramlett)  Pitts

Audrey Ann (Bramlett) Pitts

Jul 10, 2020

Audrey Ann Bramlett Pitts, age 55, resident of Memphis, Tennessee and wife of Bryan Pitts, departed this life Friday evening, July 10, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Audrey was born December 28, 1964 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Bart G. Bramlett and the late Doris Ann Geater...

Harold Riggins, Sr.

Harold Riggins, Sr.

Jul 9, 2020

Our loving father, Harold Riggins, passed away Thursday evening, July 9, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville.

Harold was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly Herron Riggins; his son, Timothy Earnest Riggins; his brother, Bryant Riggins; and his parents, Lottie Grace Riggins, and Benjamin Franklin Riggins Jr. ...

Dorothy "Dot" Gaither

Dorothy "Dot" Gaither

Jul 8, 2020

Dorothy Louise “Dot” Moore Gaither, age 87, resident of Rossville, Tennessee and wife of the late William “Woody” Gaither, departed this life Wednesday evening, July 8, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Collierville.

Dot was born September 26, 1932 in Collierville, the daughter of the late Gilley Moore and Ruby...

Tony Neri

Tony Neri

Jul 8, 2020

Anthony Joseph “Tony” Neri, age 77, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and husband of the late Sandra Neri, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 8, 2020 in Cordova, Tennessee.

Tony was born November 7, 1942 in Jersey City, New Jersey, the son of the late Francesco Neri and Tommasina Maria D’Angelo...

Susan Beth (Long)  Sanders

Susan Beth (Long) Sanders

Jul 6, 2020

Susan Beth Long Sanders, age 64, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of James “Jim” Sanders, departed this life Monday morning, July 6, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Susan was born October 18, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Raymond Earl Long and Jo Ann...

Anne Starling Caldwell

Anne Starling Caldwell

Jul 4, 2020

Anne Starling Caldwell, age 90, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, departed this life Saturday afternoon, July 4, 2020 at the Allen Morgan Center.

Anne was born August 27, 1929 in McComby, Mississippi and grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, the daughter of the Reverend Dr. and Mrs. Frank H. Caldwell. She leaves...

Drew Varnedoe

Drew Varnedoe

Jul 4, 2020

Andrew James “Drew” Varnedoe, age 29, resident of Marietta, Georgia, departed this life Saturday, July 4, 2020.

Drew was born February 3, 1991 in Memphis and was a graduate of Fayette-Ware High School in Somerville. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was...

Chris Burns

Chris Burns

Jul 3, 2020

Christopher Wade “Chris” Burns, age 40, resident of Williston, Tennessee, departed this life Friday, July 3, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Chris was born July 7, 1979 in Memphis, Tennessee, the son of Bro. Rickey and Sissy Burns. He attended Fayette-Ware High School and graduated from Gateway Christian...

Donald "Ray" Lessel

Donald "Ray" Lessel

Jul 1, 2020

Donald Ray Lessel, age 68, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Pattie Beott Lessel, departed this life Wednesday morning, July 1, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Ray was born November 5, 1951 in Ecru, Mississippi, the son of the late Herschel Lessel and Louvena Dunlap Lessel. He...

Malan Daniel Mortensen

Malan Daniel Mortensen

Jun 30, 2020

Malan Daniel Mortensen, age 24, resident of Collierville, Tennessee, departed this life Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Malan was born March 25, 1996 in San Dimas, California, the son of Max Keith Mortensen, Sr. and Tiffany Tanner Mortensen. He graduated from Houston High School in 2014 and attended the University of...

Deborah Earlene (Johnson)  Hollingsworth

Deborah Earlene (Johnson) Hollingsworth

Jun 30, 2020

Deborah “Earlene” Johnson Hollingsworth of Eads, TN, age 83, passed away Tuesday, June 30th, 2020 at Gallaway Nursing and Rehab Center in Gallaway, TN.  She was born Sept 30, 1936 in Pemiscot County, MO to Cletus and Nellie Lee Pierce Johnson.  She eloped to Hernando, MS on Nov 18, 1954 to marry the love of her...

Edna Frances (Jewell)  Leonard

Edna Frances (Jewell) Leonard

Jun 28, 2020

Edna Frances Jewell Leonard, age 96, resident of Selmer, Tennessee and wife of the late Everett Leonard, departed this life Sunday morning, June 28, 2020 at Northbrooke Senior Living in Jackson, Tennessee.

Edna Frances was born May 21, 1924 in Hornsby, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Jessie Caldwell Jewell...

Kenneth "Kenny" Solley

Kenneth "Kenny" Solley

Jun 27, 2020

Kenneth Lee “Kenny” Solley, age 63, resident of Stanton, Tennessee and husband of Tina Marie Pittman Solley, departed this life Saturday evening, June 27, 2020 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis.

Kenny was born October 23, 1956 in Somerville, Tennessee, the son of the late Walter Franklin Solley and Virginia...

Alton Lee Feathers

Alton Lee Feathers

Jun 26, 2020

Alton Lee Feathers, age 83, resident of Somerville and husband of Beverly Parks Feathers, departed this life Friday morning, June 26, 2020 at his residence.

Alton was born April 24, 1937 in Slayden, Mississippi, the son of the late Robert Lee Feathers and Evelyn Skelton Feathers. He received his education...

Judith "Judy" (Neumann)  Pingolt

Judith "Judy" (Neumann) Pingolt

Jun 25, 2020

Judith “Judy” Neumann Pingolt, age 75, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, former resident of Chicago, Illinois and wife of the late Leroy Pingolt, departed this life Thursday evening, June 25, 2020 at her residence.

Judy was born August 6, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Ruth Christiansen Neumann and the...

June R. (James)  Jones

June R. (James) Jones

Jun 24, 2020

June R. Jones, age 92, resident of Newburgh, Indiana and wife of the late C.E. Jones, departed this life Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020 at The Village at Hamilton Pointe in Newburgh.

June was born August 5, 1927 in Samburg, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Johnny James and Margaret...

John William Clayton

John William Clayton

Jun 24, 2020

John William Clayton, age 86, resident of Rossville and husband of Laverne Shearin Clayton, departed this life Wednesday evening, June 24, 2020 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville.

John was born October 4, 1933 in Collierville, the son of the late Earl Anderson Clayton and Annie Mildred Strong Clayton....

Carol (Anthony)  Hogan

Carol (Anthony) Hogan

Jun 23, 2020

Mary Carol Anthony Hogan, age 68, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and wife of the late Earnest Ray Hogan, Sr., departed this life Tuesday afternoon, June 23, 2020 at her residence.

Carol was born July 13, 1951 in Somerville, the daughter of the late Claude White Robert Anthony and Martha Frances...

Carol (Mullins)  Johnson

Carol (Mullins) Johnson

Jun 21, 2020

Carol Mullins Johnson, age 83, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020.

Mrs. Johnson was the daughter of Schade and Hazel Mullins. Carol (“Mamama” as known to many) was a member of Macon Baptist Church. She worked as a secretary for The Chamber of Commerce, University of Memphis and the...

John Z. Pavone

John Z. Pavone

Jun 21, 2020

John Z. Pavone was born December 31, 1938 and passed away June 21, 2020. He was a resident of Oakland, Tennessee and formerly of Chicago, Illinois. He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.

John is survived by his wife of 31 years, Nancy Pavone; three daughters, Brenda...

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