Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Edward Stockard was shot and killed as he and the Waverly marshal attempted to arrest a drunk man who was threatening another man at the victim's farm along the Duck River seven miles southwest of Waverly. When the two lawmen arrived the suspect refused to surrender. The man suddenly produced a revolver and shot Sheriff Stockard at least six times. The marshal returned fire but did not strike the suspect, who fled to his own home. A posse located the man there a short time later. The posse opened fire on the suspect when he refused to surrender.
Survivors
Sheriff Stockard was survived by his wife, two sisters, and four brothers.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Stockard served with the Humphreys County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Waverly community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Stockard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Edward Sam Stockard is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 10.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Humphreys County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Edward Sam Stockard's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Sam Stockard Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Sam Stockard is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Sam Stockard was killed by handgun; revolver.
Incident Location
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