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Cremation and Funeral Services of Tennessee Obituaries

Karen Alwell - Age 66 - Paris, TN

Karen Alwell, age 66, of Paris, TN passed away on Sunday, Sept 6, 2026 at her residence. Karen was born November 29, 1959 in Brooklyn, NY, was raised in Xenia, Ohio. Daughter of Thomas Alwell and Dorothy Keene (Jim Keene) Karen was a RN for many years at Miami valley…

Debra Pierpoint - Age 68 - Big Sandy, TN

Debra Pierpoint, age 68, of Big Sandy, TN passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at her residence. Mrs. Pierpoint was born on June 5, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois. Mrs. Pierpoint was preceded in death by her father, Virdle Evans and brothers, Ronnie and Ricky Evans. She is survived by:…

Denise Pepper Travis - Age 64 - Camden, TN

Denise Pepper Travis, age 64, of Camden, Tn. passed away on August 23,2026. She was born on August 28, 1961 in Dearborn, Michigan to the late Patricia Hardin and Emory Miller. She eventually moved to Camden with her late husband, Randy Pepper and 3 children. She was a devoted mother…

Joe James - Age 82 - McEwen, TN

  In loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Joe Randolph James, who departed this life on August 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Joe was born on October 15, 1943 in Nashville, raised in Bold Springs, TN, to Randolph and Gertrude James. He had a twin brother, John,…

Richard Allen West - Age 64 - Waverly, TN

Richard Allen West,  age 64, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on August 8, 2026.Born on February 12, 1962, Richard was the son of George Allen West and Opal Carol Herndon. Richard was a beloved father, brother, and friend. He is survived by his two sons, Jonathan West and Joshua West,…

Bonita Story Elam - Age 60 - Coldwater, MS

Bonita Story Elam, of Coldwater, MS,  passed away on July 20, 2026, at the age of 60. Bonita will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is survived by her husband, William Elam; her children, Caroline Elam, Carson Zile, and Kiersten Bagley; and her beloved…

Jerry Wayne Jones - Age 49 - Dyer, TN

Jerry Wayne Jones, age 49, passed away peacefully at his home in Dyer, Tennessee, on Monday, August 3, 2026. Jerry was born on October 26, 1976, to the late Chester and Linda Jones.  A man who cherished the simple pleasures in life, Jerry was happiest with a fishing pole in…

Tommy Ray Smith, Jr. - Age 54 - Henderson, TN

   Tommy Ray Smith Jr., known affectionately to those who loved him as "Bubba," began his journey on January 11, 1972, in Montgomery County, Texas. Born to Tommy Ray Smith Sr. and Eunice Marie Collins Smith, he was the oldest of six children. He was raised by parents who deeply…

Michael David Sykes - Age 63 - Waverly, TN

Michael David Sykes, age 63, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Born on September 28, 1962, Michael was the son of the late James Sidney Sykes and Betty Brazzle Sykes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dwight Darwin. Michael…

Eugene Ray Clark - Age 68 - McKenzie, TN

Eugene Ray Clark was born on June 5, 1958, in Sunbury, Maryland, to the late Hunter James Clark, Jr. and Mildred Francis (Harris) Clark. He entered the world with a loving older brother, Hunter James Clark III, who was twelve years his senior. Eugene was preceded in death by his…

Beth McCraw - Age 71 - Erwin, TN

Beth McCraw, 71, of Erwin, Tennessee, left our world on July 11, 2026. Beth was born on November 16, 1954 in Milford, DE. She grew up in Harrington, DE and graduated from Lake Forest High School in 1972. Later in life, she relocated to Tennessee. Her early career was in…

Carter Brookes Allison - Age 17 - Springville, TN

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Carter Brookes Allison, who passed away on July 6, 2026, at the tender age of 17. Born on October 22, 2008, in Paris, TN, Carter was a beacon of light and joy to everyone who had the privilege to know him. Carter…

Gary Wayne Reed - Age 78 - McKenzie, TN

Gary Wayne Reed died peacefully at his home in McKenzie, Tennessee, on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Gary was born on September 18, 1947, in Blytheville, Arkansas, to Jack and Lois Poff Reed. He was a member of the Blytheville High School Class of 1966. After high school, Gary joined the…

Gayle C. Parks - Age 80 - Holladay, TN

Gayle C. Parks was born on June 2, 1946, to Earl Chambless and Mary Beth Winsel. As the eldest daughter among ten children—three brothers and seven sisters—Gayle grew up with a natural sense of responsibility, strength, and compassion that shaped every chapter of her life. For 60 years, she was…

Douglas Lee Crouse - Age 75 - Jackson, TN

Services for Doug Crouse will be held Monday June 29, 2026 in Jackson TN at South Jackson Church of Christ. Visitation will be 3-4pm with services following at 4:00pm. Doug (age 75) passed away peacefully June 22, 2026 at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 14, 1951…

Samantha Laura Fernandez - Age 39 - Waverly, TN

We lost our beloved Samantha suddenly and unexpectedly on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Our beloved Samantha was a daughter, granddaughter, sister, cousin, niece, friend, and , most importantly, mother to MacKenzie Parker. Samantha was born In Savannah , GA. She was the middle child and only daughter of Keith Fernandez…

Mary Jo Payne - Age 71 - Clarksville, TN

Mary Jo Payne, age 71, passed away on June 14, 2026. Born on September 30, 1954, in Springfield, Tennessee, Mary Jo was the daughter of the late Toby Harris and Beulah Tate Harris. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Scotty Lane Dickerson.…

Patricia Kay (Petty) Buckingham - Age 80 - Camden, TN

Patricia Kay (Petty) Buckingham, 80, of Camden, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on June 16, 2026. Mom was born on September 24, 1945, in Gibson County, Tennessee, to the late Thomas and Emma Petty. Mom was a devoted wife, mother, Mamaw, and great-grandmother who dedicated her life to…

Ellen Leonore Jones - Age 86 - Waverly, TN

Ellen Leonore Jones, age 86, of Waverly, Tennessee, passed away at Ascension Saint Thomas Three Rivers Hospital on Saturday, June 6, 2026. Ellen was born in Bochum, Germany, on April 27, 1940, to the late Wilhelm and Elisabeth Wōhler. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved…

Terry Ann Ward - Age 65 - Palmersville, TN

The family of Terry Ann Ward announce her passing on May 31, 2026. Born in 1960 to Joyce Williams and the late Donald Birk in Granite City, Illinois, Terry was a dedicated paramedic for more than 30 years. She was known for her resilience, strength, wisdom, and her ability to…

Carolyn Denise Day Bell - Age 69 - Bolivar, TN

Carolyn Denise Day Bell, age 69, passed away peacefully at her home in Bolivar, Tennessee, on May 31, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on April 2, 1957, Carol was a devoted mother, Nana, sister, aunt, and friend whose kindness and strength touched the lives of many.…

Richard Hoover Lambert, II - Age 56 - Nesbit, MS

Richard Hoover Lambert II was born on June 21, 1969, to his parents, Richard Hoover Lambert I and Helen Marie Lambert. As the eldest of five siblings, Richard carried a strong sense of responsibility, determination, and devotion to family throughout his life. At the age of 18, Richard began working…