Tamya Ewing-Somerville

Tamya Tiyae Ewing-Somerville was a young woman rooted in family and community. Born August 16, 2003, she is remembered in public records and family notices as a daughter, sister, granddaughter, and friend whose presence brought light to those around her. Publicly available funeral-home information lists close family members who survive her, including her mother, Sarah Ewing (Sherita Tate); her father, Terrence Somerville; siblings Alexis Smith and Malikia Somerville; and grandparents Eva Ewing and Levi Fayne. She was preceded in death by a grandmother, Eunice Fayne.

Although Tamya’s life was cut tragically short, the records and community notices that followed her passing emphasize her warm spirit. Friends and family described her as having a loving personality and a smile that could brighten a room. Community vigils and prayer services held in Covington in the days after the shooting reflect the depth of feeling her loss produced among relatives, classmates, and neighbors.

Public reports indicate that the events leading to Tamya’s death occurred during a large gathering in Covington, Tennessee, in late September 2023. Those facts are part of the public record and led to broad community grief and calls for support for the family. Even so, it is important to remember Tamya first for who she was in life: a young woman surrounded by family who loved her and who is mourned by many.

Out of respect for Tamya and her family, this remembrance focuses on the human details verified in memorial and funeral notices — her full name, birth date, and the family members who survive her — rather than on speculation or unverified accounts. Her life mattered to those who loved her, and the gatherings and tributes that followed her death speak to the affection and loss felt by her community. May her memory be honored with compassion and care.