Local obituaries for Somerville, TN.
James Howard Tapplin, Jr.
Sep 4, 2021
James Howard Tapplin, Jr. "June Bug" the son of the late James Howard Tapplin. Sr. of Oakland, TN. , and Mother Ethel Hall Tapplin. A Member of Bellgrove M.B. Church Pastored by Rev. Joseph Wilson. A graduate of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School Somerville, TN. June Bug was self-employed as a Carpenter. He Leaves a daughter, Candis Brown- Wirt,...
Betty Faye - Washington Webb
Jul 22, 2021
Betty Faye Washington-Webb of Oakland, TN. Member of Nollies M.B. Church. Leaves to cherish her loving memories: Lashonda Webb, Daughter Oakland, TN., Son Patrick (Keri) Webb, Oakland, TN.,; one grandchild; two Sisters, Linda (George) Deener, Cordova, TN., Bobbie Jean (Clairborne) Jackson, Memphis, TN., two Brothers; Reverend Kenny (Vanessa) Gilchrest and George ( Karen) Gilcrest, Memphis, TN.; one Aunt...
Jessie James Bowers, Sr.
Jul 21, 2021
Pvt. Jessie James Bowers, Sr. 86 years of age. Formerly of Somerville, TN. a member of Germantown Church of God. Was employed with the State of Tennessee for more than thirty-five years as Barber for Arlington Developmental Center Arlington, TN., he was also barber in Fayette County. He leaves two devoted, and caring children; Deloise Sannah, Memphis, TN., and Jessie...
Queen Watkins
Jul 10, 2021
Queen Watkins 88 years of age. Former employee of Troxel Company. Visitation Friday, July 16, 2021 from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Mary Lee Mabone Memorial Chapel 1435 Teague Store Road Somerville, TN. 38068.
Funeral Services,12: 00 p.m.at Saturday, July 17th, 2021 at Gospel Temple COGIC 16888 Hwy 57 Moscow, TN. Rev. Lester Allen,...
Jannie Mae - Williams Moore
Jul 3, 2021
Jannie Mae Williams- Moore 88 years of age. Wife of the late Boyd Moore. Daughter of the late Mr. And Mrs. Charlie and Willie Mae Williams - She was Employed by Fayette County Training School as a substitute Teacher for numerous years. A faithful and dedicated member of Macon M.B. Church where she served under the leadership of Pastor...
Elsa Marie Henley
Jul 1, 2021
In Loving Memory of
Elsa Marie Henley 66 years of age. Leaves to cherish her memories Daniel Ray Johnson, Nephew and Patricia Oliver ,Friend.
Dessie B. Pitts
Jul 1, 2021
Dessie B. Pitts daughter of Ed Pitts and Polly Ann Lewis of Rossville, Tn., Leaves to cherish her memories Four Sisters, Mattie Waller, Flora (Nelse) Todd, Dorothy (Cotry) Macklin all of Rossville, TN., and Doris (Rickey) Coston, Memphis, TN.; Two Brothers, Eddie (Gale) Pitts, Jr. Memphis, TN., and Willie C. (Kathline) Pitts, Ark. Visitation with the family Friday, July 9th,...
Tina Annette Higgs - Freeman
Jun 15, 2021
Tina Annette Higgs- Freeman, Daughter of Shirley and Ralph Needham of Tipton County Tennessee was born October 13, 1962. Tina leaves a loving devoted husband of thirty five years, Harry T. Freeman, Two Sons; Timothy (India) Higgs, Jr. and Marcus Higgs both of Memphis, TN. ; Seven Grandchildren; one great grand child; a sister Debbie Lightfoot,. Tina was born October...
Michael Anthony Deener
May 30, 2021
August 12, 1959 - May 30, 2021 was born in Oakland, Tennessee. Michael attended Northwestern High School and Job Corps; both in Detroit, Michigan. He began working at Master Platers in 1977 until he began his employment in 1978 with General Motors subsidiaries Cadillac Motors and Detroit Diesel; respectively. In 1996 he relocated to Oakland, Tennessee where he worked at...
Callie Lawson Prewitt- Bonner
May 28, 2021
Callie L. Bonner was born on November 3, 1949 to the late Mr. Leroy and Mrs. Maggie Prewitt of Somerville, TN. She confessed her belief in Christ and was a faithful member of Powerhouse COGIC, were she served many roles, such as teaching and leading testimony services. In later years she served as a Mother on the motherboard until her...
Nellie Mae Moorman- Pruitt
May 19, 2021
Mrs. Nellie Mae Moorman- Pruitt 64 years of age.Daughter of the late Currie and Mozell Tate Moorman of Somerville,TN. She attended Fayette - Ware High School Somerville,TN. and a former member of The New Mt. Zion M.B. Church Somerville. Nellie leaves to cherish her memories two daughters: Mary (Jeffrey ) Riley and Michelle Moorman- Covington both of Memphis,TN.; five grandchildren;...
Rosa Mae Shaw-Dickerson
May 17, 2021
Rosa Mae Shaw Dickerson 72 years of age. Daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Dan Shaw,sr. Annie Katherine Jones of Oakland, Tennessee. Graduate of Fayette County Training High School. "Rosie" was a member of Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church, Oakland, TN. under the leadership of Dr. Allen Mitchell, Sr. Her last employer was Charter Lakeside Behavioral Center . She leaves...
Clara Mae Perry- Yates
May 17, 2021
Clara Mae Perry- Yates, the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Randolph (Joann Elizabeth Cleaves) Perry. A member of Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church, Pastored by Dr. Allen Mitchell,Sr. Clara served as President of the Choir,a member of the Stewardess Board, Prayer Band, and the Willing workers Auxiliary. A long time employee for more than thirty years for Fayette County...
Elder Freddie Ewell Houston
May 11, 2021
Elder Freddie Ewell Houston, 56 years of age son of Mary Lee Houston of Grand Junction,TN. A member of the House of Faith Ministries Somerville, TN., A Minister, member of the male chorus and the Outreach Team,Pastored by Bishop Connie Wright.
He leaves to cherish his loving memories his wife, Cora Denise Luellen- Houston of Grand Junction,...
Jerome Gilchrease
Apr 22, 2021
Jerome Gilchrease the son of the late Dorothy Tatum. And Larry Gilchrease. A member of New Mt. Zion M.B. Church Somerville, TN., Pastor Reverend Larry Shelton. He is survived by Father, Larry Gilchrease, Sister Janice Tatum, Brother, Tyrone Tatum. Walk Through viewing will be held on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 p.m. at Mary Lee Mabone...
Rodney Keith Lewis
Apr 8, 2021
Rodney Lewis, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Milton and Dorothy Allen-Lewis. Formerly of Oakland, Tennessee. Graduate of Fayette-Ware High School. A former employee of Arlington Developmental Center for more than twenty five years. Rodney is survived by his wife Patricia Minor- Lewis, children; Kierra Lewis, Memphis, Cortez Rice, Memphis, Brandon Hobson Memphis, Octavius Williamson, Memphis, and Kendrick Hobson;...
Larry Earl Perry, Sr.
Apr 2, 2021
Larry Earl Perry, Sr. the son of Randolph and Joanna Cleaves Perry, of Oakland, Tn. A member of Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church, Dr. Allen Mitchell, Sr .Pastor. There he served as an Usher. He leaves to cherish his memories a loving and devoted wife of Fifty-Four years Annie Bryant Perry; his son, Larry (Pat) Perry, Jr., his daughter Stephanie Perry;...
Ervin Asbury Wirt, Sr.
Mar 31, 2021
Ervin Asbury Wirt, Sr. the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Asbury Booker and Lottie Hunter Wirt, of Somerville, TN. A member of Brooks Temple Church Of God In Christ. a graduate of Fayette- Ware High School Class of 1973. Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at Mary Lee Mabone Memorial Chapel 1435 Teague Store Road...
Sundra Genise Matthewis
Mar 8, 2021
Sundra Genise Matthewis Of Oakland, Tennessee a member of Nollies M.B. Church. Formerly employed with Delta Transportation of Covington, Tn. as a Driver and Dispatcher. Loved ones that will miss Sundra until they meet again are her daughter, Latonya Seaberry; her grandchildren, Omari Marshall and Lanicia Seaberry; three step-daughters, Jill Morrow, Tolonda Morrow, Letoya Franklin, one step-son, James (Kameisha) Matthewis;...
Albert " James" Grandberry
Mar 4, 2021
Albert " James" Grandberry The son of the late Celoa Grandberry and Estella Cleaves-Grandberry of Oakland, Tennessee. Graduate of Fayette County Training School, Class of 1962 Somerville, TN. A member of Cleaves C.M.E. Church, retired employee of Frigid Meat Company of Chicago, Illinois, Fayette County Board Of Education Oakland School lunch aide- assistant. Albert is survived by Three Sisters; Rebecca...
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