Obituaries
Fayette County, TN Obituaries
Local obituaries for Somerville, TN. and surrounding areas
Joan Denise Knichel
Oct 18, 2024
Joan Denise Knichel, affectionately known to many as “Nana,” 60, of Somerville, Tennessee, went to her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2024.
Born on November 21, 1963, in Memphis, Tennessee, Joanie was the beloved daughter of the late John and Mary Hartin. A 1982 graduate of Bartlett High School, she later married the love of her life, John Knichel, in...
Kennie Lee German, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Kennie Lee German, Jr., age 82, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Ann Harris German, departed this life Wednesday morning, October 16, 2024 at his home.
Kennie was born October 8, 1942 in Somerville, the son of the late Kennie Lee German, Sr. and Dessie Margaret Cook German. He graduated from Fayette County High School and was employed at Somerville...
Carolyn Ann Watkins
Oct 14, 2024
Carolyn Ann Watkins, age 69, resident of Somerville, Tennessee, departed this life Monday morning, October 14, 2024 at her home.
Carolyn was born July 31, 1955 in Somerville, the daughter of the late Anderson Watkins, Sr. and Neshia Taylor Watkins. She was employed at McKnight Clinic in Somerville as a referral clerk for 16 years and was a member of Mt....
Ann Craft Roberts-Scarborough
Oct 13, 2024
Leahnora Ann Craft Roberts-Scarborough, age 89, resident of Oakland, Tennessee and wife of the late James Moore Scarborough, departed this life Sunday evening, October 13, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Ann was born September 3, 1935 in Rives, Tennessee, the daughter of the late George Tyler Craft and Lillian Beatrice Miller Craft. She worked hard her entire life...
Marshall Lee Mullins
Oct 12, 2024
Raised on the rock and roll of Memphis and the scenic views of Chattanooga, Marshall’s upbringing in the city guided by Appalachian parents and values created a unique blend of drive, creativity, ingenuity, common sense and big hearted, gentle kindness.
Days at Super Shops and nights on Summer Avenue, A.S. Barboro, New Highland and “Test N Tune” at Memphis International Raceway...
Harold Douglas "Doug" Williams
Oct 11, 2024
Harold Douglas “Doug” Williams, age 82, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of the late Lillian Sue Catron Williams, departed this life Friday, October 11, 2024 at Lt. Col. Luke Weathers, Jr. VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee.
Doug was born April 27, 1942 in Tyronza, Arkansas, the son of the late Alvin Williams and Addie Mae Dunnam Williams. He moved...
James Sullivan "Bro. Jim" Griffith
Oct 7, 2024
James Sullivan “Bro. Jim” Griffith was born in Memphis, Tennessee on Halloween in 1947 to Grant Sullivan and Cardelia (Hamby) Griffith. He joined two sisters, Sandra and Ann, and less than four years later, a third sister, Linda, completed the family. Bro. Jim heard his calling early, and at age 19, became a pastor in what became the United Methodist...
Harriett "Kae" Clemons
Oct 6, 2024
Harriett “Kae” Clemons passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the age of 85.
Kae was born March 12, 1939 in Denver, Colorado to her parents, John and Leonora Kippax. She met and fell in love with John “Jackie” Anthony Cole. They had two girls before he tragically lost his life at a young age while serving in the...
Joe Orr
Oct 1, 2024
Lowery Joe Orr, age 80, resident of Oakland, Tennessee, passed away at home after a valiant fight against pancreatic cancer.
Joe was born November 20, 1943 to the late Hugh Reed Orr and Gladys Geneva Orr in Pulaski, Tennessee. He grew up in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee and Columbia, Tennessee with his siblings Charles Reed Orr and Carolyn Orr Light. He graduated from...
James David "J.D." Ashcraft
Sep 30, 2024
James David “J.D.” Ashcraft, age 94, lovingly known as “Doc” by his grandchildren, resident of Somerville, Tennessee and husband of Shelva Ashcraft, departed this life Monday afternoon, September 30, 2024 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
J.D. was born April 14, 1930 in Booneville, Mississippi, the son of the late Sam David Ashcraft and Vivian Marion Skelton Ashcraft. He served...
Herman Joyner
Sep 29, 2024
James Herman Joyner, age 86, resident of Collierville, Tennessee, departed this life Sunday morning, September 29, 2024 at his home.
Herman was born February 28, 1938 in Collierville, the son of the late Sam Joyner and Helen Lucille Donaldson Joyner. He was employed with The Carrier Corporation in Collierville for 37½ years before his retirement and was a member of Kirk...
James Richard "Jimmy" Miles
Sep 27, 2024
James “Jimmy” Richard Miles, 72, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 27th, 2024, surrounded by family who loved him dearly.
Born and raised in Fayette County, TN, his parents were the late Claudie Lee Miles and Vera Lois (Miles) Ashley and step-father Vernon Ashley, who helped to raise him after his father passed away at an early age. Additionally, he was...
Nancy Clarine Porter Claunch
Sep 26, 2024
Nancy Clarine Porter Claunch, age 88, resident of Humboldt, Tennessee, departed this life Thursday evening, September 26, 2024.
Graveside Services for Mrs. Claunch were held at 2 Wednesday afternoon, October 2, 2024 at Somerville City Cemetery with Jimmy Dale Cagle officiating.
There will be no obituary.
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...
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