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.

Jean L. Thompson - A visitation for Jean will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly...
01/06/2026

Jean L. Thompson - A visitation for Jean will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly beginning at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Waverly United Methodist Church at 10:00 A.M. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. David Spencer officiating.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to either the Humphreys County Public Library or the Waverly United Methodist Church's Prayer Shawl Ministry.

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Patricia “Pat” Lee Wiser - At Pat’s request, a small, private celebration of life will be held in the Colorado Rocky Mou...
01/05/2026

Patricia “Pat” Lee Wiser - At Pat’s request, a small, private celebration of life will be held in the Colorado Rocky Mountains at a future date.

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01/03/2026

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Jean L. Thompson - A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date and be updated when arrangements are complete.
12/30/2025

Jean L. Thompson - A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date and be updated when arrangements are complete.

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Chuck Bone-Monroe - A visitation for Chuck will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Wav...
12/28/2025

Chuck Bone-Monroe - A visitation for Chuck will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly beginning at 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

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Mary Alice Larkin - A visitation will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, on Monday, December 22, 2025, begin...
12/18/2025

Mary Alice Larkin - A visitation will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, on Monday, December 22, 2025, beginning at 12:00 P.M. until the time of service being at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Tom Larkin officiating the service. Interment to follow at Wyly Cemetery.

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12/17/2025

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James “Wendell” Tidwell - A visitation will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly on Wednesday, December 17, 202...
12/17/2025

James “Wendell” Tidwell - A visitation will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, beginning at 12:00 P.M. until the time of the memorial service at 7:00 P.M. Pastor Garrette Milliken will be officiating the service.

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We were blessed tonight with remembrance and fellowship. Families, thank you for allowing us to love on you all.
12/06/2025

We were blessed tonight with remembrance and fellowship. Families, thank you for allowing us to love on you all.

Our little helpers took advantage of being out of school. They picked out a Christmas movie and helped us decorate the t...
11/24/2025

Our little helpers took advantage of being out of school. They picked out a Christmas movie and helped us decorate the tree here at the funeral home. We are so blessed for these quiet days that we get to enjoy the company of these little babies and all that they do and mean to us.

Join us for the annual Candlelight Community Memorial Service on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Remembering thos...
11/21/2025

Join us for the annual Candlelight Community Memorial Service on Friday, December 5, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. Remembering those who have richly blessed our lives and celebrating the memories that they have left with us.

If you would like to join us after the service for fellowship, there will be soups and light refreshments. We will also have ornaments to write your loved ones names on and take home for a keepsake.

11/20/2025

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2400 Highway 13 N
Waverly, TN
37185

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