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.

11/20/2025

Not knowing your parents’ final wishes can be one of the most difficult challenges a family faces in the unexpected event of death. When emotions are high and

11/07/2025

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Harry Willard Williams, Jr.January 21, 1942 - November 1, 2025
11/03/2025

Harry Willard Williams, Jr.
January 21, 1942 - November 1, 2025

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Helen Ruth Wright Damesworth - A visitation for Mrs. Helen will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funer...
11/01/2025

Helen Ruth Wright Damesworth - A visitation for Mrs. Helen will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, beginning at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 1:00 P.M. Bro. Joe James is officiating the service. Interment to follow at Young Cemetery off Bold Spring Road. Pallbearers are Robert Craft, Scott Craft, Billy Joe Wright, Jerry Wright, Johnny Wright, and Rick Moser.

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Trenton “Trent” Reed Stewart - A celebration of Trent’s life held at the Waverly Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, Nov...
10/29/2025

Trenton “Trent” Reed Stewart - A celebration of Trent’s life held at the Waverly Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, November 15, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM until the celebration of life begins at 12:00 PM. Pastor Daron Brown, Brother Charlie Musick, Pastor John Stewart and Chief Grant Gillespie will officiate the service.

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Melissa Dawn Stanford - A celebration of life will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly on Sunday, November 9, ...
10/28/2025

Melissa Dawn Stanford - A celebration of life will be held at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly on Sunday, November 9, 2025 beginning at 12:00 P.M. until the time of service at 4:00 P.M. We ask that everyone wear something bright/colorful to honor her best.

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10/28/2025

In cemeteries across cultures and generations, it is common to find small objects such as coins, stones, flowers, flags, or personal mementos placed carefully o

Walter Lee Smith - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Wave...
10/27/2025

Walter Lee Smith - A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, TN beginning at 12:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Family and friends will have time throughout the visitation to share memories and stories.

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Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Gilliam - A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Wav...
10/24/2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Wayne Gilliam - A visitation will be held on Sunday, October 26, 2025, at Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly, beginning at 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. and also on Monday, October 27, 2025, 11:00 A.M. until the time service at 1:00 P.M. with Bro. Ronnie Burgess officiating. Interment to follow at Concord Cumberland Presbyterian Cemetery in Waverly, TN.

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Donald Howard Yowell - A celebration of life for Don held on December 13, 2025, at Compassion Church in Waverly, TN with...
10/24/2025

Donald Howard Yowell - A celebration of life for Don held on December 13, 2025, at Compassion Church in Waverly, TN with visitation from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. followed by a luncheon. The service will be officiated by Garrette Milliken.

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10/24/2025

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Jeremy "Moose" R. Moore - A visitation for Jeremy will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, beginning at 10:00 A.M. un...
10/23/2025

Jeremy "Moose" R. Moore - A visitation for Jeremy will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, beginning at 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at 4:00 P.M. Bro. Jeremy McFarlin will officiate the service.

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2400 Highway 13 N
Waverly, TN
37185

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