OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Somerville, TN.

Pastor Wilie Valentine, Sr.

Pastor Wilie Valentine, Sr.

Nov 13, 2021

Pastor, Willie Valentine, Sr. 71 years of age. Founder of Walk in the Light Ministries Oakland, TN. The son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Ed (Mary) Valentine, husband of Earnestine Williams- Valentine. A graduate of Fayette County High School, former employee for Carrier Manufacturing got more then thirty-seven years. Former Pastor of Springhill Moscow M.B....

Wilmon Waller, Jr.

Wilmon Waller, Jr.

Nov 1, 2021

Wilmon Waller, Jr.  73 years of age. The Son of the late Mr. And Mrs. Wilmon and Ida Lewis Waller of Rossville, TN. A graduate of Fayette County School system. a member of Mt. Zion Rossville, M.B. Church Rossville, TN. He is survived by his wife Shadie , two children Anthony ( Markeshia) Horn Lake, Ms., and Debbie Waller, Memphis,...

Joyce Ann Turner

Joyce Ann Turner

Oct 18, 2021

Joyce was born in Memphis, Tennessee to Hattie Marie Norman and Joe Griffin on October 14, 1969. She was a member of Russell grove M.B. Church in Somerville, TN., Pastor Reverend Bobby Champion.  Joyce Ann was employed with Arlington Developmental Center as a CNA.

Joyce Ann leaves to cherish her loving memories Two children;...

Derrick Dewayne Wiley, Sr.

Derrick Dewayne Wiley, Sr.

Oct 11, 2021

Derrick Was a member of Nollies M.B. Church Oakland, TN., there he served as a usher . Graduate of Trezevant  School, and was employed with U.S. Foods as a Truck driver and  washer/fueler. He leaves to cherish his memories Jacqueline Brogan Wiley, wife, two children; Derrick Wiley, Jr. and  Ms. Derrika Wiley, Memphis, TN.; Parents  Coraline Wiley, Oakland,...

Marquail Latoniaes Cotton

Marquail Latoniaes Cotton

Oct 11, 2021

Marquail the son of Sharon Williams, Somerville and William Frank Cotton, Somerville.TN. Graduate of Fayette Ware Comprehensive High School class of 2000. He was a member of Victory Community Church Somerville, TN. Marquial was employed as a mechanic with LKQ, Inc. He also leaves to cherish his memories a wife Vanquesha Cotton, Memphis, TN.,; two brothers, Martoniaes ( Cortney) Williams,...

Hiram Newbern, Jr.

Hiram Newbern, Jr.

Oct 6, 2021

Mr. Hiram Newbern, Jr. was born May 13, 1956 in Brownsville, Tennessee (Haywood County) to the late Hiram Newbern, Sr. and Mattie Belle Austin Newbern. Hiram transitioned to his heavenly home on October 6, 2021 at the Veteran Administration Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Hiram confessed hope in Christ at an early age and joined Cleaves Memorial C.M.E. Church in Oakland,...

Mary Louise Pigford

Mary Louise Pigford

Oct 4, 2021

Mary Louise Pigford 72 years of age died Monday, October 4, 2021. The daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Baskerville and Hattie Mae Winfrey Mary professed a hope in Christ Jesus at a young age and attended World Overcomers Church, Bishop Brandon Porter. A graduate of Fayette County School System. She worked as a private duty self-employed Sitter...

John Henry Mayborn, Jr.

John Henry Mayborn, Jr.

Sep 13, 2021

John Henry the son of the late Annie Bell Murphy was born in Somerville, TN. Attended Fayette County Training School, and was employed by Randy Cox as a farmer. He leaves a devoted caring niece Florine Westbrook, one sister-in-law Earnestine Cleaves. Memorial Services will be held Saturday, October 2nd, 2021, at 1: 00 p.m. at Mary Lee Mabone Memorial Chapel...

Nettie Mae Jones

Nettie Mae Jones

Sep 13, 2021

Mrs. Nettie Mae Parks - Jones 88 years of age. A member of Mt. Zion M.B. Church Somerville, Tn. Reverend Shelton, Pastor. Formerly employed with Fayette County Commission on Aging for more than twenty - five years. She leaves to cherish her loving memories Dessia Hobson, Daughter; Granddaughter Ms. April Hobson and Grandson Delray Hobson. Walk through viewing will be...

James Early Jordan, Sr.

James Early Jordan, Sr.

Sep 13, 2021

James Early Jordan, Sr. 85 years of age. The son of the late Elder Louis and Missionary Mildred Jordan. A graduate of Fayette County Training School and a Member of Rock Temple Church of God in Christ. James leaves a loving and devoted wife Katie Grandberry- Jordan for fifty- five years of marriage. Six children a daughter Janis Stone, four...

James Howard Tapplin, Jr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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