Luff-Bowen Funeral Home

Luff-Bowen Funeral Home Since 1879, Luff-Bowen has served the families of Humphreys and surrounding counties. Luff-Bowen Funeral Home was started in 1879 as the L. J. Bowen, Sr.

Luff Company by Joseph Luff. It began as a general store which also sold and delivered “coffins” to customers who requested them. It operated out of a “General Store” atmosphere on North Church Street in Waverly, TN. In the early 1900’s the business moved approximately three city blocks to Main Street on the town square in the McCracken Block where it operated until 1938. The Main Street location was operated by Joseph Luff and his son, Lucius Luff, along with Lucius children, Edmund P. Luff and Maggie May Luff. Maggie May Luff married Jess S. on October 21, 1911 and he joined the family business. Jess Bowen, Sr. went to embalming school and became the first licensed embalmer in Humphreys County. Luff-Bowen Funeral Home moved across the street in 1938 when Luff-Bowen Co. purchased the “Colonial Hotel” building at 104 East Main Street. The business has operated continuously from this facility since 1938. Operations have been conducted by Jess S. Bowen, Jr. and Jess S. Bowen, III, both generational descendants of the Luff and Bowen families. Luff-Bowen Funeral Home added a second funeral service location in McEwen, TN which was opened in July, 1975. A single level 6000 square foot facility which is ADA compliant. This facility has ample parking and is located on the main thoroughfare through McEwen with easy access. This facility is staffed and operated by the same staff that works the Waverly facility.

03/08/2026

A memorial service is a service held without the remains present, usually occurring within a week of a loved one’s death (although this tends to vary

Billie Stone Carman - Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waverly...
03/07/2026

Billie Stone Carman - Visitation with the family will be held on Saturday, March 14, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Waverly United Methodist Church. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m., with Pastor David Spencer officiating. Interment will take place at J. Warren Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation ( https://www.alz.org/ ) or locally to the James Center ( (931) 296-7755 x3 ) in Billie’s memory.

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Jimmy Rochelle - Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026,  from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Luff-Bowen Funeral...
02/28/2026

Jimmy Rochelle - Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. A graveside service will follow at The Walker-Rochelle Cemetery in Buffalo, TN at 1:00 P.M.

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02/26/2026

Frank "Doug" Douglas Hooper (June 23, 1943 - February 4, 2026) - Graveside service with military honors on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at 2:30 P.M. at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in McEwen, TN.

Denise Willhite Reynolds - Graveside services will be held on Friday February 27 at 1:15 pm at Richlawn Cemetery in Wave...
02/22/2026

Denise Willhite Reynolds - Graveside services will be held on Friday February 27 at 1:15 pm at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, Tennessee.

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth May, age 80 of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Monday February 16. Mary was born on May 29, 194...
02/19/2026

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth May, age 80 of New Johnsonville, TN, passed away on Monday February 16. Mary was born on May 29, 1945, in Washington, IN, to the late William Leonard McPherson and Rosemary Lynch McPherson. She enjoyed crafting and was known for her beautiful knitting and crocheting. Mary spent her life making a home for her family. She will be remembered for her love of raising her family and taking care of her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 65 years; Robert May, 2 Daughters; Lisa Letamendi and Melissa Peter (Ted), son; Ryan May (Gina), 8 Grandchildren, 5 Great Grandchildren, 1 Great-Great Grandchild, and her brother; Jim McPherson (Minda).

She is preceded in death by her parents William and Rosemary McPherson, daughter Teresa Ann May, and sister Nancy Lane.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Angie Hicks - A visitation for Angie will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Luff-Bowen in Waverly beginning at...
02/16/2026

Angie Hicks - A visitation for Angie will be held on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Luff-Bowen in Waverly beginning at 12:00 P.M. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 P.M.

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02/16/2026

When a loved one passes away, we pick up the phone, call a funeral home, and enlist the services of a professional funeral director—almost as a matter

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Mullinicks - Visitation for Jeff will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Luff-Bowen in McEwen...
02/12/2026

Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott Mullinicks - Visitation for Jeff will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, at Luff-Bowen in McEwen beginning at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 12:00 P.M. with Bro. Dennie Boren officiating the service. Interment to take place at McElhiney Cemetery in Tennessee City, TN. Pallbearers are Johnathan Haun, Joey Hooper, Frogg Mullinicks, Justin Boren, Michael Vineyard, Stevie Vineyard, Timmy Lambright and Matt Brown.

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Kenneth Eugene Davis, age 92, of Waverly, TN, passed away at Humphreys County Care and Rehab in Waverly, TN. He was born...
02/10/2026

Kenneth Eugene Davis, age 92, of Waverly, TN, passed away at Humphreys County Care and Rehab in Waverly, TN. He was born on April 22, 1933, in Paint Creek, KY, to Charles Robert Davis and Ella Virginia Rose Davis. Kenneth was known affectionately by many as Uncle Kenny. Kenneth proudly served in the United States Navy for 4 years. He loved friends and family and was known to have never met a stranger. Kenneth was a master angler. He built his own boats and made his own fishing lures. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Left to cherish his memory are his sisters, Naomi Jean Davis Moore and Betty Ruth Davis Silver and several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his brothers Earl Richard Davis and Bob Davis.

There are no services scheduled at this time.

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Deborah Zehna Adams - A small celebration of her life will be held at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN, on Thursday, Feb...
02/10/2026

Deborah Zehna Adams - A small celebration of her life will be held at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN, on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, that Deb be remembered with a donation to Women Are Safe.

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Horace “Pete” Dennis Nichols - A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Luff- Bowen in Waverly, begi...
02/09/2026

Horace “Pete” Dennis Nichols - A visitation will be held on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Luff- Bowen in Waverly, beginning at 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. A graveside service will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Waverly at 12:30 P.M with his great nephew, Brandon Cecil officiating. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.

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2400 Highway 13 N
Waverly, TN
37185

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