Terry Wayne Graves

Mr. Terry Wayne Graves, age 62, of Greensburg, Kentucky, and formerly of Monroe County, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Norton Audubon Hospital, in Louisville. Terry was born in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on July 6, 1962, a son of the late Jimmy Chester and Mildred Katherine (Whiteside) Graves. Terry enjoyed fishing, riding horses, and spending time with his son and grandchildren.

Terry is survived by a son, Matthew Hammer and wife Keisha of Glasgow, Kentucky, five grandchildren, Josiah, Alayna, Hanyah, Gabriella, and Cali Hammer. Six siblings, Larry Graves and wife Anna Faye, of Tompkinsville, Karen Paul and husband Artie of Louisville, James Wendell Graves and wife Sherry of Cookeville, Tennessee, Lanky Graves of Columbia, Joseph Neal Graves and wife Donna of Louisville, and Ticey Graves of Tompkinsville. His beloved Pitbull “Blue”, a special sister in law, Marla K Graves Williams of Cookeville, Tennessee, along with several nieces, nephews and a host of extended family also survive.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Chester Graves, one niece, Shannell Graves, and two nephews, Lank Graves Jr and Labraun Hamilton. 

Cremation was chosen by the family with a Memorial Service to be held at 2:00 p.m. On Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Milltown Baptist Church in Tompkinsville.  

Bartley & Sons Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Graves and his family at this time.