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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.
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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.

06/05/2026

Betty Faye Dudley, age 85, of Mt. Juliet, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN. She was born on August 29, 1940, in Marks, MS to the late, Leslie Pernell Cook and Ruthie Lorene Manning Cook. Betty was an avid reader, enjoyed History, and had a wonderful sense of humor.

Left to cherish her memory is her daughter, Pamela Dudley of Mt. Juliet, TN; son, John Dudley (Melissa) of Lincoln, AL; granddaughter, Theresa Thomas (Tommy); and great-grandchildren, Kaydee, Kenady, Gabe, and Kingston.

Along with her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Jim Dudley; granddaughter, Pamela Jayne Dudley; and brothers,Donald Cook and Leon Cook.

There will be a private family service held at the Dudley Family Cemetery.

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06/03/2026

Alice Patricia "Pat" Stewart - A visitation for Mrs. Stewart will be held on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. An Eastern Star service will take place at 3:00 P.M. Interment to follow at Richlawn Cemetery in Waverly, TN.

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05/29/2026

L.J. Hatcher - A visitation will be held on Sunday, May 31, 2026, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen, beginning at 1:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. and also on Monday, June 1, 2026, beginning at 8:00 A.M. until the time of the funeral at 10:00 A.M. Dr. Scott Brown is officiating the service. Interment to follow at Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in McEwen, TN.

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05/23/2026

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05/17/2026

Edwin Powers - A visitation will be held on Monday, May 18, 2026, beginning at 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen and also on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 12:00 P.M. Bro. Carl Hooper will be officiating the service. Interment to follow at Gorman Cemetery.

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05/15/2026

William Bruce Hickerson - A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, at 1:00 P.M. with visitation beginning at 11:00 A.M. wt the First Baptist Church in Waverly.

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05/13/2026

Willard Douglas Lee - Visitation will be held at First Free Will Baptist Church in McEwen, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 beginning at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 9:00 A.M. until the time of service at 12:00 P.M. with Pastor Danny Tidwell officiating. Interment to follow at Crowell Cemetery.

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05/12/2026

In Loving Memory of
Sarah Elizabeth Pearson
January 21, 1943 — May 9, 2026

With deep sorrow and loving remembrance, we announce the passing of Sarah Elizabeth Pearson. Her warmth, grace, and love touched countless lives, and her memory will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.

Family and friends are respectfully invited to join us in celebrating her life and honoring her cherished legacy.

Funeral Service
Friday, May 15, 2026
1:00 PM

Luff-Bowen Funeral Home – Waverly
2400 Highway 13 North
Waverly, Tennessee 37185

Visitation will be held prior to the service from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

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05/11/2026

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05/05/2026

Jewel J. Stinson - A visitation will take place on Thursday, May 7th from 2:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in McEwen. A Funeral Service will be at Missionary Ridge Baptist Church in Bon Aqua, TN on Friday, May 8th at 11:00 A.M. The burial will take place at Missionary Ridge Cemetery following the service.

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Address

2400 Highway 13 N
Waverly, TN
37185

Telephone

+19312962437

Website

http://www.luffbowen.com/

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