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12/24/2025

Ms. Frances Leona Montoya, age 83, of McEwen, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at Humphreys County Care and Rehab in Waverly, TN. She was born on January 1, 1942, to her parents, Walter Vernon Deck, Sr. and Gertrude Stewart Deck in McEwen, TN. Ms. Frances enjoyed cooking, gardening, and homemaking. She was a kindhearted caregiver to many of her family members and friends that she held dearly to her heart.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until service time at the McEwen Center in McEwen, TN.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. in the McEwen Center Chapel. Rev. David Deavers will be officiating the service.

Interment will follow in McEwen Cemetery.

Survivors:

Son:

Rocky Lucio Montoya, Jr. (K*m Lim) of Clarksville, TN

Sister:

Norma Catlett of Virginia Beach, VA

Sister-in-law:

Abbie Deck of McEwen, TN

Grandchild:

Jeung Won Montoya of Evans, GA

Several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Walter and Gertrude Deck
Daughter: Gena Teresa Montoya
Brothers: Wilber Deck, Sr., James Edward Deck, E. Horace Deck, and Howard Deck
Half-brother: Walter Vernon “Tootsie” Deck, Sr.

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955

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12/23/2025

Mrs. Sherry Elaine Forsythe, age 75, of Waverly, TN, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at Waverly Hills Nursing Home. She was a loving mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed by everyone who knew her.

Mrs. Forsythe’s wishes were for cremation.

Survivors:

Sons:
Ronny Edmonds (Crystal) of Nashville, TN
Jeffery Gay (Deborah) of Ashland City, TN

Daughter:
Cindy Slack (Curtis) of Waverly, TN

Grandchildren:
Renee Gann (Kendall), Michael Phillips, Ronny I. Edmonds, and Lalya Edmonds

Great grandchild:
Molly Gann

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955

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12/20/2025

Retha Raye Stringer Mullinicks, age: 82, of McEwen, TN, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, TN. Retha was born August 17, 1943, in McEwen, TN, to Emmitt Ray and Bernice Eugenia James Stringer. She was the Valedictorian of the McEwen High School Class of 1961. She married James Oscar “Jimmy” Mullinicks, Jr., on March 20, 1964, and they lived happily together for 61 years. She was a member of McEwen church of Christ. Retha loved her grandchildren dearly. She loved to cook, work puzzles, and play the dulcimer. She especially loved to travel everywhere with Jimmy, and they made precious memories together. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Visitation: will be held Sunday, December 21, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until service time at McEwen church of Christ.

Funeral Services: will be Sunday, December 21, 2025, at 2:30 p.m., at McEwen church of Christ. Bro. Jim Suddeath will be officiating the service.

Interment: will follow in Sanders Cemetery, in McEwen, TN.

Survivors:

Husband:

James Oscar “Jimmy” Mullinicks, Jr. of McEwen, TN

Children:

Greg Mullinicks (Lisa) of Hohenwald, TN

Todd Mullinicks (Amy) of McEwen, TN

Shelley Hedrick (Darren) of Dickson, TN

Grandchildren:

Garrett Mullinicks, John Collin Mullinicks (Fiancé Addie), Michael Scott Mullinicks (Whitney), and Lauren Hickerson

3 Nieces and 1 Nephew

Preceded in death by:

Parents: Ray and Bernice Stringer

Brother: Larry Stringer

Arrangements by the Humphreys County Funeral Home

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12/19/2025

Mrs. Kimberly Lynn (Forrest) Waggoner (Kim), age 54, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025, at her home in Waverly, TN.

Kim was born in Waverly, TN, on July 17, 1971, to Irene (Davidson) Pruett and the late Neely B. Forrest, Jr. She was a 1989 graduate of Waverly Central High School and lived most of her life in Waverly, TN.

Her greatest and proudest achievements were her beloved son and daughter, Dylan Fretwell of Waverly, TN, and Gracyn Fretwell of Waverly, TN, who she cherished and are left behind with the memories of their loving mother and friend.

Kim also leaves behind her mother, Irene (Davidson) Pruett of Waverly, TN, and stepfather, Mike Pruett, who will forever remember their daughter as the sweetest, kindest, most beautiful soul and will forever be proud to call her their daughter and cherish all the memories and time they shared. Known to them for her love, generosity, wit, and compassion, she will be forever in their hearts and mind.

She leaves behind her husband, Jeremy Waggoner of Waverly, TN, and 3 stepdaughters, Alissa Waggoner of Waverly, TN, Liz Waggoner of Waverly, TN, and Lilly Waggoner of Waverly, TN, that she grew in her heart and loved, along with numerous cousins, aunts, one uncle, many life long friends, and her special canine companion, Jersey.

Preceded in death by her father Neely Forrest, maternal grandmother, Virlean (McCasland) Davison, grandfather, William S, Davidson, paternal grandfather, Neely (Neil) Forrest, Sr., and grandmother, Rosie Mildred (Turns) Forrest.

Kim will be forever missed by her loved ones, and all who have the pleasure of knowing and loving her.

Visitation will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until service time at Humphreys County Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, December 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Humphreys County Funeral Home Chapel; Bro. Dale Caudle will be officiating the service.

Arrangements by Humphreys County Funeral Home (931) 296-5955

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12/19/2025

In this season, may every “little tree” in our lives feel cared for and remembered. 🎄💛