Loretta Lynn is mourning the loss of Wayne Spears, her beloved ranch foreman and friend, who was killed in the tragic flooding that took place in Humphreys County, Tennessee, located just outside of Nashville. Lynn shared the heartbreaking news on social media.

“There are no words at the ranch today…only tears,” Lynn wrote. “Our ranch family is our family. We lost my amazing ranch foreman, Wayne in this devastating flood. He took such good care of things here on the ranch for us. He’s one of us and the whole Lynn family Is heartbroken. Please pray for his precious family and friends.”

The Facebook post shared the devastation the flood caused, which unfortunately claimed Spears’ life.

“With the heaviest of hearts we are saddened to report that our beloved foreman Wayne Spears did not survive being swept up in the flood waters,” a representative from the ranch wrote. “Wayne has been a family friend to the Lynns and a fixture to the Ranch for decades and we are all devastated by his passing. The Ranch will never be the same without him but he will always be remembered for his ready smile, kind heart, and willingness to go the extra mile for everyone around him.

“Eventually we’ll rebuild our community, our ranch, our lives and our homes. but only God could build a man like Wayne Spears,” the post concluded. “There’s just no replacing that. May he rest in peace.”

 

Jon Cody Finger, the husband of Lynn’s granddaughter, Tayla Lynn, also shared video of the devastation, adding that many were still missing.

“It’s devastating!” he wrote. “So many homes, pets and peoples lives lost today. It’s hard to describe. The main road on the ranch is completely gone just before you reach the bridge. The entire county is destroyed by this water. People are missing and we will pick back up tomorrow to do everything we can. Please send any prayer you can.”

 

At least 22 people have been killed in the floods, with many people still missing. Everything Nash extends our deepest condolences to Lynn and others impacted by the flood.