NEWBERN, TENNESSEE — The Newbern and Dyer County community is mourning the death of Nolan Michael Grills, 10, who passed away on September 14, 2026, at his residence.
Nolan’s death has brought sadness to family members, friends and members of the local community. He is remembered as a young boy whose life touched those around him during his time in the Newbern community.
Public memorial records confirm that Nolan was born on May 8, 2016, and died at the age of 10. A full obituary was not immediately available through Legacy, although Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern is handling his arrangements.
Key Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full name | Nolan Michael Grills |
| Age | 10 |
| Born | May 8, 2016 |
| Died | September 14, 2026 |
| Hometown | Newbern, Tennessee |
| County | Dyer County |
| Place of death | Residence |
| Funeral home | Johnson-Williams Funeral Home |
| Funeral service | 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 19, 2026 |
| Service location | First Baptist Church, Dyersburg, Tennessee |
| Visitation | Friday, 4:00–7:00 p.m.; Saturday, 9:30–11:00 a.m. |
| Burial | Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Newbern, Tennessee |
| Cause of death | Not stated in the obituary records reviewed |
Funeral services for Nolan are scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, September 19, at First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, with burial to follow at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Newbern. Visitation is scheduled for Friday evening and again Saturday morning before the service.
Although reports circulating online describe Nolan as having endured a battle with cancer, the obituary records currently available do not provide a confirmed cause of death. Funeral and memorial information should therefore be distinguished from unverified medical details.
Nolan’s passing has left those who knew him grieving the loss of a young life. Family, friends and members of the Dyer County community are expected to gather to honor his memory and offer support to his loved ones.