OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN.

Michael Cleaves Sr.

Michael Cleaves Sr.

Nov 1, 2023

Mr. Michael Cleaves Sr. was born September 16, 1953 in Oakland, TN to the late Mary Ann Cleaves and Morrow Marvin Montaque. He was a member of Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church until his health failed. He was a proud graduate of Fayette-Ware High School class of 1972.

He leaves to cherish in his memory four children: Yolanda...

Roscoe R. Hunter

Roscoe R. Hunter

Oct 14, 2023

Roscoe Hunter 69 years of age. Son of the late Reverend Willie Nelson Hunter, Sr. and Mrs. Norene Pierce Hunter- Johnson of Memphis, TN. Roscoe was a graduate of Fayette Ware High School class of 1972. After his graduation he enlisted in military services with the United States Air Force. Later he became an over the road professional Truck Driver....

Thomas Wesley Allen Monie

Thomas Wesley Allen Monie

Oct 8, 2023

Thomas Wesley Allen Monie - 40 Years of age. The son of Ms. Annette Monie. A member of Reeves Chapel M.B. Church. Employee of Fayette County Public Works for more than six years. Graduate of Fayette- Ware Comprehensive High School class of 2001.

He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories his mother, Annette Monie, sister April (Reggie)...

Doris Giles

Doris Giles

Oct 2, 2023

Doris Giles Retired postal service for Hartford, CT.  The daughter of the late Fred Giles and Lousie Clark- Giles of Oakland, TN.

Doris Lee Giles was born on March 05, 1943, in Oakland, TN to Fred and Louise Giles who preceded her in death. Doris passed away on October 2, 2023. She graduated from Fayette County Training...

Dorothy Howell

Dorothy Howell

Aug 30, 2023

Dorothy Howell -88 years of age. The loving wife of Harold (HAL) Howell of Somerville, Tennessee. A member of Springhill C.M.E. Church Somerville, TN.

She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories Harold, four children Linda Fay Lee, Somerville, Michael Howell, Somerville, Clarence (Patricia) Howell, Somerville, and Tony ( Corondalay) Howell, Somerville, TN. seven grandchildren; thirteen Great Grandchildren;...

Deandrea Tarell Griggs

Deandrea Tarell Griggs

Aug 13, 2023

DeAndrea Tarell Griggs son of Gary and Yvonne-Griggs-Golden. Dede accepted Christ as his savior under the leadership of the late Reverend J.C. Davis, Pastor of Nollies M.B. Church Oakland, TN. He attended Fayette - Ware High School.

DeAndrea "Dede" leaves to cherish his loving memories; His parents, two sisters' Yvette Golden and Yalette Golden of Moscow, one...

Marlo Darrell Watkins Jr.

Marlo Darrell Watkins Jr.

Aug 13, 2023

Mr. Marlo Watkins Jr. passed away at the age of 23. He leaves behind his parents, Marlo Darnell Watkins, Sr. and Selena Prewitt. His children Marlo Albright, Martavious Albright, Marcus Albright and TaRiyah Tate, and siblings Jakalia Martin, Helen Yancey and Xavier Austin.

Funeral arrangements are as follows the family will receive friends on Saturday, September 2nd,...

Lamar Towles

Lamar Towles

Aug 7, 2023

Lamar Towles 69 years of age. The son of Erma and the late William Shepard Towles, Jr. A graduate of Fayette County High School. Member of Wesley C.M.E. Church Somerville, there he served as a steward. Retired from CSX Railroad as Yard Master. A member of Pheonix Masonic Lodge # 715 Bird of Fire Nashville, TN.

Lamar...

Carnell Odneal

Carnell Odneal

Jul 11, 2023

PFC, Carnell Odneal 70 years of age. Graduate of W.P. Ware High School in Fayette County Tennessee. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army. After leaving the Army he became self-employed working construction. Later years he united with Early Grove M.B. Church under the leadership of the late Reverend Herman Powell, Sr. there worked as custodian along with others...

Matthew John Patterson

Matthew John Patterson

May 30, 2023

Matthew John Patterson - 35 years of age. Graduate of Fayette Ware-High School.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories Mother, Helen Patterson, Aunt, Evelyn Patterson, Neice Louise Kirby, all of Cordova, TN.

Martha Floyd Ward

Martha Floyd Ward

May 23, 2023

Martha Floyd Ward 87 years of age. Daughter of William Garrett, Sr,& Ollie Sue Turnage-Ward. She worked as a Home Health Aide for many years. A faithful member of Nollies M.B. Church.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories two daughters: Claretta Ward- Crawford, Somerville, Tn., and Gale Ward (lehmon) Powell, Arlington, Tn.

nine grandchildren,...

Eric Duane Reed

Eric Duane Reed

May 14, 2023

Eric Duane Reed

Homegoing service will be held,

Saturday , May 27, 2023, at 12:00 Noon

Gospel Center Temple Church...

Thomas William Gilmore

Thomas William Gilmore

May 11, 2023

PFC Thomas W. Gilmore The family will receive friends Sat., May 20th from 11:00 a.m. until 11: 45 at Mary Lee Mabone Memorial Chapel (Mabone Funeral Home). Funeral Services will be held immediately at 12:00 Noon. Interment West Tennessee Veterans Cemetery on Monday, May 22nd, 2023. @ 2:30 p.m.

Linda Jones

Linda Jones

May 4, 2023

Linda Jones 69 years of age. Daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Felton And Mary Woodert -Jones. Was born in Chicago, Illinois. She was a faithful member of the Spring Chapel United Methodist Church in Grand Junction, TN.

She leaves five loving and devoted children; Chelfon Hussey (Derick) Memphis, Tn., Jousha Jones ( Racquel) Ripley, MS.,...

Fairy Jean Morris-Bardney

Fairy Jean Morris-Bardney

May 3, 2023

Ms. Fairy Jean Bardney 69 years of age. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dean Garnetta Moris Bardney of Louise, Mississippi. A member of the Early Grove M.B. Church Memphis, TN. She worked as Director Lydia Child Enrichment Center along with Rosiland Cottrell in the Day Care Center.

She leaves to cherish She leaves to...

Shukorea Aneise Smith

Shukorea Aneise Smith

Mar 27, 2023

Shukorea Aneise Smith 24 years of age. The daughter of Korey and Sheriece Minor Smith. She was employed with United States Postal Services as a mail carrier. Shukorea was a member of the Hunter Avenue Baptist Church, Pastor Jacquez Hicks.

She leaves to cherish her loving memories her parents, one brother, Elderrick Windom; Grandmothers; Ada Smith and...

James " Bubba" Elbert Harris

James " Bubba" Elbert Harris

Mar 24, 2023

James Elbert "Bubba " Harris 90 years of age.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 1st, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Mary Lee Mabone Memorial Chapel (Mabone Funeral Home) 1435 Teague Store Road

Somerville, TN.

James Elbert Harris was born to Blanch Cleaves and Eubanks Harris on July 4, 1932, in Fayette County,...

Joe Henry Griggs

Joe Henry Griggs

Mar 3, 2023

Joe Henry Griggs 53 years of age. Son of Rosie Mae Hodge - Griggs and Willie A. Griggs. Member of The Dwelling Place Christian Church, Memphis, Tennessee.

Joe Henry leaves to cherish his memories wife, Janice Griggs, two children, Joseph and Jabrea Griggs. His parents Rosie Hodge-Griggs and Willie A. Griggs. one sister Yvonne (Gary) Golden, one...

Ronnie "B " Allen Lewis

Ronnie "B " Allen Lewis

Feb 17, 2023

Ronnie Allen (B.) Lewis 53 years of age. Graduate of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School, after graduation he was employed as a cook in the dietary department for many years. Later Ronnie B was employed by the town of Oakland as Maintenance Supervisor. He is the son of the late Alberta (Sister) Lewis.

Ronnie leaves to cherish...

Frederrick Brooks Stitt

Frederrick Brooks Stitt

Feb 15, 2023

Fredderick Brooks Stitt - 67 Years of age. Resident of Springdale Arkansas formerly of Somerville, TN. The son of the late Clarice Roberts. stepson of James Stitt.

He is survived by a son, three sisters; Teresa Roberts, Sharon Roberts, and Felica Roberts all of Chicago, Il.; one brother, Carroll (Lewis) Brooks, Memphis, TN.

Visitation with...

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