Wayne Allen Kitts

December 18, 1951 – December 20, 2014

Wayne Allen Kitts, age 63, of Halls died Saturday, December 20, 2014 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East of Memphis, TN. Wayne was born December 18, 1951 in Knoxville, TN. He is the son of the late Ulys and the late Hazel (Whitt) Kitts. He was employed as a truck driver for most of his life. He is survived by his wife: Billie(Hill) Kitts , five daughters: Jo (Tony) Harris of Lewisburg, TN, Stephanie (Tim) Burks of Halls, TN, Chelsea Crockett of Covington, TN, Randi Crockett of Halls, TN, Casey Crockett of Brooklyn, NY and one son: William Kitts of Lewisburg, TN; Brother of two sisters: Mary Stout of Strawberry Plains, TN, Lillian Edwards of Rogersville, TN and three brothers: Joe Kitts of Ocean City, MD, Don Kitts of Knoxville, TN, Michael Kitts of Knoxville, TN; He also has eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 24 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Randy Jetton officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Wednesday, December 24 following the service. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 23 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Lauderdale County Humane Society, Lebonheur Children's Hospital or St. Jude Children's Hospital. . Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 23. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 24. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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June Katherine Hendrix Cooper

August 31, 1924 – December 20, 2014

June Katherine Hendrix Cooper, 90, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2014 at her residence.

She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Mrs. Cooper was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She was an active member of her community, whose heart and arms embraced all she came into contact with. Her love of God and Jesus was a light, which shined through her and warmed all of our hearts.

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Louise Adams

September 09, 1920 – December 20, 2014

Louise Climer Adams, 94, of Dyersburg, passed away Saturday, Dec. 20, 2014, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and retired farmer. Mrs. Adams was a dedicated member and retired longtime treasurer at the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Dyersburg.

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Ruby jewell Moore

July 31, 1921 – December 18, 2014

Ruby Jewell Moore, age 93, of Gates died Thursday, December 18, 2014 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home of Dyersburg, TN. Ruby was born July 31, 1921 in Lauderdale Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Robert and the late Dora (Thurmond) Wilson. She married the late Johnnie W. Moore. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by one daughter: Brenda Moore of Gates, TN and two sons: Jerry Moore of Gates, TN, John Moore of Ripley, TN. Predeceased by her sister, Mae Henson, sister, Leona Wilson, sister, Tellie Harris, brother, Woodrow Wilson, brother, Elvis Wilson, brother, Raz Wilson, brother, Robert James Wilson. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, December 20 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Billy Elder officiating. Burial will be in Thurmond Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, December 20. Calling hours will be Friday, December 19 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Thurmond Cemetery Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 19. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 20. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Clifton Ernest Johnson

July 16, 1922 – December 17, 2014

Clifton Ernest Johnson, age 92, of Friendship died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Alamo Nursing Home of Alamo, TN. Clifton was born July 16, 1922 in Newbern, TN. He is the son of the late Lish and the late Rosie (Rush) Johnson. He married Ruth Evelyn Baker. He served in the US Army during WW II. He was retired from the commercial trucking industry. He is survived by one daughter: Carolyn Vaughan of St. Louis, MO and one son: Ken Johnson of Friendship, TN; Brother of five sisters: Pauline Beaird of Halls, TN, Linda Johnson of Halls, TN, Lillian Howard of Ripley, TN, Ruth Bivens of Dyersburg, TN, June Hutcherson and two brothers: Claiborn Johnson of Ripley, TN, Larry Johnson of Maury City, TN; Predeceased by sister, LaVell Hicks, sister, Francis Johnson, sister, Verna Mae Johnson, sister, Shelly Johnson, sister, Emma Jean Johnson. Mr. Johnson also leaves 3 Grandchildren and 10 Great-grandchildren. The service will be on Friday December 19 at 4:00pm at Archers Chapel Methodist Church. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls on Friday, December 19 following the service. . Cemetery Details Archer's Chapel Cemetery Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation DEC 19. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040 Service DEC 19. 4:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040

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Samuel Asa Conyers

June 12, 1932 – December 16, 2014

Samuel Asa Conyers, age 82, of Camdenton, MO died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at his home in Camdenton. Samuel was born June 12, 1932 in Maury City, TN. He is the son of the late Bedford Forest and the late Evie (Stallings) Conyers. He worked in industrial Maintenance. He is survived by two sons: James Lee Conyers of Marion, IL, Joseph Ray Conyers of AZ; Brother of two sisters: Helen Larsen, Barbara Ann Gilliland of Frog Jump, TN and one brother: Douglas ( Mac ) Conyers of Maury City, TN; He also leaves 6 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his Son, John Lawrence Conyers, sister, June Ward, brother, Randall Frank Conyers and a companion of 28 years Martha Flicek. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, December 20 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, December 20. Calling hours will be Friday, December 19 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 19. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 20. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Frances Irene Canada

May 08, 1932 – December 16, 2014

Frances Irene Canada, 82, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired private sitter, for which she did for 12 years and attended Second Baptist Church.

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Mary Lou Collins

February 21, 1934 – December 16, 2014

Mary Lou Collins, 80, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Mrs. Collins was a member of McDowell Music Club.

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Harold H. Holt

October 01, 1926 – December 15, 2014

Harold H. Holt of Dyersburg passed away at his home on Dec. 15 with family at his side. Mr. Holt was born and reared in the Richwoods community of Western Dyer County never living more than ten miles from his birthplace. His mother Stella B Yarbro Holt died at childbirth and he was reared by his paternal grandparents, Lora Mae and Richard Henry Holt. A graduate of Dyersburg High School, Mr. Holt was also a graduate of the School of Banking at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge. Additionally, he attended classes at Dyersburg State Community College. A dedicated public servant, and active all his adult life in Democratic politics, over the course of nearly 40 years he held a number of elective offices. After serving as Deputy Dyer County Trustee under Trustee Lucille White from 1948-54, he was elected as Trustee in 1954 and remained in that office until 1969 when he resigned to take a position as vice president at 1st Tennessee Bank from which he retired 1991. While at 1st Tennessee, Mr. Holt was elected to the Dyer County legislative body holding that position from 1970-78 serving as Budget Committee Chairman. In 1986 the voters of Dyer and Crockett Counties elected Mr. Holt as their representative in the Tennessee General Assembly. Before retiring in 1992, he was a member of the Transportation, Commerce and State and Local Government Committees. On State and Local Government, his colleagues elected him to be the committee secretary. As well, he chaired the State Government subcommittee. He was also on the Board of Directors for the Obion-Forked Deer River Basins Authority and was appointed by House Speaker Jimmy Naifeh as legislative liaison to that organization during his time in the General Assembly. Active in civic life, Mr. Holt was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a member and past President of the Dyersburg Rotary Club; the treasurer of the Dyersburg Masonic Lodge for 15 years; Vice President of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Chamber of Commerce's Industrial Development Board; a member of the Board of Directors for Dyersburg Union Mission; past president of the Easter Seal Society; a Board member for the Dyer County Fair in addition to spending a number of years on the Executive Committee of the Dyer County Democratic party. Funeral services for Mr. Holt will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 19, 2014 at the First United Methodist Church with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Joey Holt, Kenny Holt, Stephen Holt, Brandon Morton, Mike Tucker, Henry Tucker, Dent Yarbro and Mike Grogan. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Buck, Floyd Crain, Cotton Ivy, Roy Herron and members of the Sellers Sunday School class. The Holt family will receive visitors Thursday, December 18th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home and also beginning at 12:30 p.m. Friday, December 19th in the Chapel at the church. Mr. Holt is survived by his wife of 65 years, Bonnie; his son, Steve (Linda) of Covington and his son former Dyer County Sheriff and current US Marshal for Western Tennessee Jeff Holt (Deb) of Dyersburg; a brother, Ralph (Patty) of Mayfield, KY; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; five nieces, a nephew and a host of cousins. He also leaves behind a dedicated, loved and appreciated group of caregivers Ramona Mann, Paula Arterbridge, Susan Bates and Tonya Smith. Along with his parents and grandparents, he was preceded in death by his brother Richard B. Holt. The family requests memorials be directed to the First United Methodist Church or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, December 18th, 2014 04:00 pm - 06:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Friday, December 19th, 2014 12:30 pm - 02:00 pm First United Methodist Church , Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, December 19th, 2014 02:00 pm First United Methodist Church , Dyersburg TN 38024

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Jane Hall Lipford

March 14, 1931 – December 14, 2014

Jane Hall Lipford, 83, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Jane was a dedicated wife and mother.

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Barbara Faye Enochs

September 03, 1939 – December 12, 2014

Barbara Faye Enochs, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired factory worker at Colonial Rubber, where she worked for 27 1/2 years. Mrs. Barbara was a member of Westside Baptist Church.

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Larry Leon Bentley

September 18, 1945 – December 10, 2014

Larry Bentley, age 69, of Halls died Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Larry was born September 18, 1945 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Jimmie David and the late Virginia Jewell (Crews) Bentley. He was an owner/operator truck driver. He is survived by his wife: Janice (Wilson) Bentley , two daughters: Penny Sparks of Selmer, TN, Jessica Hickman of Ripley, TN and two sons: Jerry Patterson of Memphis, TN, Klaeton Welch of Halls, TN; step daughter, Sonji Welch of Halls, TN; step son, James White of Finley, TN. Brother of one sister: Virginia Vaden of Halls, TN and four brothers: Jimmy David Bentley of Bloomington, IL, Kenneth Bentley of Halls, TN, George Bentley of Halls, TN, Guy Bentley of Halls, TN Larry was preceded in death by two brothers: Arthur Bentley, Gary Bentley. He was also preceded in death by a grandson; James Bentley Hickman. Larry is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, December 12 at Gates Baptist Church, with Bro. Jerrell Dawson and Bro. Chad Phelan officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery near Ripley,TN Calling hours will be Thursday, December 11 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Previous Events Visitation DEC 11. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 12. 2:00 PM (CT) Gates Baptist Church Gates, TN

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Dr. Russell Warren Lomas

June 24, 1962 – December 10, 2014

Dr. Russell Warren Lomas of Dyersburg, age 52, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. He was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Russell was born in San Angelo, TX, and was a 1980 graduate of Spring High School in Spring, TX. He graduated from Austin College in Sherman, TX, in 1984 and from Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX, in 1988. He did his internship, residency, and fellowship at the UT Health Sciences Center in Memphis and was a leading gastroenterologist in Dyersburg from 1994 until his death. Russell was greatly admired and respected by his patients, colleagues, and friends everywhere.

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Henry Allen Jarvis

June 10, 1935 – December 08, 2014

Henry Allen Jarvis, 79, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2014 at his residence.

He was a retired minister and a member of Roellen Church of Jesus Christ. He was a retired carpenter and a former clerk for Wal-Mart in Delta, CO.

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Winifred Waggoner Newsom

August 29, 1931 – December 08, 2014

Winifred Waggoner Newsom, 83, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Dyersburg Manor. She was born August 29, 1931 to Mr. and Mrs. Norton Waggoner, both deceased. She was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. She is survived by her daughter Carol Carpenter Gooch of Dyersburg; 3 step-daughters Jennifer Newsom Reed, Lea Newsom Scott, both of Dyersburg, Bret Newsom Brooks of Martin; 2 step-sons Bill Newsom, Jr. of Dyersburg, Jim Newsom of Morristown and their families; 1 granddaughter Sally Shaw and 2 great-grandchildren Chase Petty, Braedyn Buckner and numerous step-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Newsom, Sr., her daughter Sally Fields Carpenter and her sister Carolyn Waggoner Anderson. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, December 19, 2014 in the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church. The family request memorials be directed to the Pastor's Discretionary Fund, First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Memorial Service Friday, December 19th, 2014 11:00 am Chapel of the First United Methodist Church 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024

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William Oscar "W.O." Henry, Jr.

November 16, 1921 – December 07, 2014

William Oscar "W.O." Henry, Jr., 93, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was a retired switchman for the Illinois Central Railroad and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Mr. Henry was a member and Deacon at Springhill Baptist Church. He was an avid fisherman.

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Franklin Ray "Greasey" Smith

September 23, 1941 – December 06, 2014

Franklin Ray "Greasey" Smith, 73, of Ridgely, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his residence.

He was a retired truck driver and mechanic for Smith Trucking/Ford Construction. Mr. Smith was a Pentecostal.

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Dorothy Ruth Nielsen

January 28, 1927 – December 06, 2014

Dorothy Ruth Nielsen, 87, of Newbern, formerly of Carol Stream, IL, died Saturday, December 6, 2014 at her grandson's residence. She was a former business owner. She is survived by her grandson Glen Nielsen, Jr. (Malissa Stewart) of Newbern, 2 great-grandchildren Colton Stewart and Tasha Stewart, both of Newbern and Michael Corbett of Aurora, IL. She is preceded in death by her husband Oliver Nielsen and 2 sons Glen Nielsen, Sr., Mike Nielsen. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other , TN

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Whitney Wright

October 15, 1961 – December 01, 2014

Whitney Wright III, age 53, of Halls, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at his home. Whitney was born October 15, 1961 in Union City, TN. He is the son of Harry Whitney Wright Jr. and Patsy (Burks) Meeks. Whitney was employed by the Tipton Farmers Co-op for many years. In recent years, he served as the outside sales representative for the Halls office. He is survived by his wife: April (Jackson) Wright , one daughter: Sara ( J.B. ) Moody of Dyersburg, TN and one son: Will (Leighann ) Wright of Dyersburg, TN; his father Harry Whitney Wright Jr. of West Plains, Mo. and mother Patsy (Burks) Meeks of Halls, TN; Brother of one sister: Elizabeth ( Kyle ) Mahan of Pottersville, Mo. and one brother: Conley ( Dee )Wright of Jackson,TN; Whitney is also survived by his grandmother, Martha Wright of Halls, TN. He leaves behind three grandchildren; Robert Wright, Paul Wright, and Molly Moody. The funeral will be held at 2:00 pm. on Thursday, December 4 at Halls First United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Dick Haley officiating. Burial will be in the Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 3 from 5- 8pm at Halls First United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made to the Whitney Wright Memorial Blessings Fund. c/o Janet Haley, P. O. Box 217, Halls,TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation DEC 3. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls First United Methodist Church 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN 38040 Service DEC 4 (CT) Halls First United Methodist Church 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN 38040

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William "Gene" Eugene Campbell

February 16, 1937 – December 01, 2014

William "Gene" Eugene Campbell, age 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.

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Dorothy Marie Wells Coons

March 19, 1930 – December 01, 2014

Dorothy Marie Wells Coons, 84, from the Dyersburg area, passed away on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

Dot was a homemaker. She was a member of The Methodist Church and a member of the Eastern Star.

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Elmer H. Nicholson Burton

August 27, 1932 – December 01, 2014

Elmer H. Nicholson Burton, 82, died Monday, December 1, 2014 at her residence. She was born August 27, 1932 to the late George Alexander and Hettie Shook Hamilton. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 4, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Loren Stephens. Interment will be in Cornelia, Georgia at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday, December 4th beginning at 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home. She is survived by 3 daughters, Martha Jean Rainey (John) of Cornelia, GA, Nancy Marie Burton of Dyersburg, Crystal Marie Stinson (Billy) of Commerce, GA; 5 sons, Clifford Burns Nicholson, Jr. (Carolyn), Timmy Ray Nicholson, Sr. (Teresa), Jessie James Burton (Cindy), all of Dyersburg, Jerry Hubert Burton (Wilma) of Salem, SC, Oscar George Burton (Beverly) of Halls; 3 sisters, Thelma Shook, Ruth Grant, Cletta Welch, all of Clayton, GA; 23 grandchildren, 53 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Clifford Burns Nicholson and Hubert James Burton, 1 daughter Dorothy Bernice Nicholson Richey, 6 sisters, Edith Sosebee, Ethel Cannup, Arlene Shook, Maudine Simmons, Elsie Shook, Ree Shirley and 2 brothers Bud Hamilton and Cordell Hamilton. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other , TN Visitation Thursday, December 4th, 2014 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, December 4th, 2014 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Jo Ruth Mckinney

September 01, 1931 – November 30, 2014

Jo Ruth McKinney, 83, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church.

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Doris Opal Stepp

July 28, 1927 – November 29, 2014

Doris Opal Stepp, 87, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2014 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and retired cafeteria employee for Lake County School System.

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Mary Gladys Gatlin

January 26, 1936 – November 26, 2014

Mary Gladys Gatlin, 78, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired CNA for Ripley Healthcare.

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Susan Elizabeth Goodgine

July 28, 1948 – November 26, 2014

Susan Elizabeth Goodgine, 66, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, November 26, 2014 at her residence.

She was a retired licensed practical nurse for Reelfoot Manor, where she worked for 22 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church and attended Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Mrs. Goodgine was a devout Christian. She attended St. Joseph School of Nursing in Memphis and attended Bob Jones University.

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Sandy Kemp Wilson

March 24, 1952 – November 25, 2014

Sandy Kemp Wilson, 62, of Dyersburg died Monday, November 24, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born March 24, 1952 to the late Murray G. and Brenda Seaton Kemp. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Mr. Parks Thurmon. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her daughter Heather Wilson Atkins of Dyersburg, her sister Trenna Kemp of Dyersburg, her brother Murray Kemp of Lawrenceburg, two grandchildren Hailey Atkins, Trey Atkins and 1 great-grandson Clayton Cooper Vires, all of Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Saturday, November 29th, 2014 11:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Raymond B. Rice

September 19, 1936 – November 25, 2014

Raymond Rice, 78, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. He was born September 19, 1936 to the late Van and Helen Criswell Rice. He was a retired Air Force Staff Sergeant and former employee at Colonial Rubber. Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Monday, December 1, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Elder Fate Britt. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Monday, December 1st beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time. He is survived by his wife Peggy Rice of Dyersburg, his daughter Susan Quick of Ft. Myers, FL, 2 brothers Dwayne Rice and Charles Rice, both of Dyersburg, 1 granddaughter Heather Dexter (Travis) of Venice, FL and 3 great-grandchildren, Alex, Elijah and Creighton Dexter, all of Venice, FL and his beloved and faithful dog, Pete. He was preceded in death by his brother Bill Rice. The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation Army, 318 W. Market, Suite 4, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, December 1st, 2014 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, December 1st, 2014 03:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Bess Cooper Westmoreland

March 07, 1933 – November 24, 2014

Bess Cooper Westmoreland, 81, of Dyersburg died Monday, November 24, 2014 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was voted Teacher of the Year while teaching in Hobart, Indiana and an avid member of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 29, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Billy Tucker. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jay Litchford, Brandon Litchford, Albert Jones, Tommy Jones, Kevin Hicks and Mark Mallory. She is survived by her grandson Todd Westmoreland (Susan) of Westville, Indiana; two sisters, Carolyn Hicks and Nancy Hames, both of Dyersburg; and two great-grandchildren, Jackson and Parker Westmoreland of Westville, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband Vernon Westmoreland, Jr., her son Danny Westmoreland and her parents Luther and Valda Cooper. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other Saturday, November 29th, 2014 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Saturday, November 29th, 2014 11:00 am - 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, November 29th, 2014 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Venice Sweet Thurmon

January 09, 1916 – November 23, 2014

Venice Sweet Thurmon, 98, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of The Seventh-day Adventist Church. She and her husband celebrated their 78th wedding anniversary on Saturday, November 22, 2014.

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Peggy Juanita Pickens

December 16, 1932 – November 23, 2014

Peggy Juanita Pickens, 81, of Jackson, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at White County Medical Center in Searcy, AR.

She was a homemaker and a member of Gruetli-Laager, TN Baptist Church.

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Virginia Deshazo Bishop

August 02, 1915 – November 23, 2014

Virginia DeShazo Bishop, 99, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 23, 2014 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Jenny Lou Moore

February 06, 1951 – November 22, 2014

Jenny Lou Moore, 63, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and attended First Christian Church.

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Raymond Dewayne Summers

September 03, 1940 – November 22, 2014

Raymond Dewayne Summers, 74, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at his residence.

He was a retired foreman for Colonial Rubber Works. Mr. Summers was a U.S. Army and Navy Veteran of the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm. He was a member of Tennessee Army National Guard for 20 years and a member of DAV.

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Bettye Frances Simpson

June 06, 1934 – November 22, 2014

Bettye Frances Simpson, 80, of Hornbeak, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Union City Manor.

She was a retired payroll clerk for Kimberly Clark and a member of First Baptist Church in Troy.

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Lesley Biggers Ellis

January 12, 1978 – November 22, 2014

Lesley Biggers Ellis, 36, of Dyersburg died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born January 12, 1978 to Alice Lohner and Kenneth Biggers. She was disabled and a former employee at World Color Press. She was a certified nursing assistant and was attending nursing school prior to her illness. . Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 25, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Kevin Tanner, Michael Biggers, Troy McCullam, Kenny Biggers, Melvin Brim, Jr. and Matt Ketchum. Visitation will be Monday, November 24th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Along with her parents, she is survived by her husband Phillip Ellis of Dyersburg; one daughter Hailey Ellis of Dyersburg; two sons Cody Ellis and Jayden Eli Ellis, both of Dyersburg; and five brothers Philip Lohner, Jason Lohner, Kenny Biggers, Kevin Tanner and James Morgan, all of Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, November 24th, 2014 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, November 25th, 2014 01:00 pm , TN

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Mary Elizabeth Hudson

September 10, 1943 – November 19, 2014

Mary Elizabeth Hudson, age 71, of Halls died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at her home in Halls. Mary was born September 10, 1943 in Lauderdale Co., . She is the daughter of the late James and the late Evelyn (Littles) Burr. She married James Lynn Hudson. She was a Truck Driver. She is survived by her husband: James Lynn Hudson and two daughters: Dana ( Philip ) Vaughn of Atoka, TN, Heather ( James ) Harris of Medina, TN; Sister of two sisters: Mildred McCaslin of Alamo, TN, Ruby Climer of Alamo, TN and one brother: Sonny Burr of Friendship, TN; She also leaves 6 grandchildren and 1 great- grandchild The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, November 21 at South Fork Baptist Church, Chestnut Bluff Rd., Halls, TN with Bro. John Fowler / Bro. Ricky Harris officiating. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Halls on Friday, November 21. Calling hours will be Thursday, November 20 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Previous Events Visitation NOV 20. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service NOV 21. 2:00 PM (CT) South Fork Baptist Church TN 38034

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Virginia Inez Lewis

July 31, 1923 – November 18, 2014

Virginia Inez Lewis, 91, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.

She was a retired production worker for Oldberg Manufacturing and a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.

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Adron Rodester Cotton ) Wiggins Jr.

February 03, 1949 – November 17, 2014

Adron Rodester (Cotton) Wiggins, Jr, age 65, of Halls died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Adron was born February 3, 1949 in Halls, TN. He is the son of the late Adron and the late Syble (Riddick) Wiggins Sr. He married Patricia Ann Standfill. He served in the Air Force during the the Vietnam war from 07/23/1969 to 07/20/1973. He was employed by TN Farmers Co-op. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Ann (Standfill) Wiggins , one daughter: Kathy Wiggins of Halls, TN and one son: Adron Wiggins III of Memphis, TN; Brother of one sister: Joyce Riddick of Gates, TN and one brother: Jerry Wiggins of Friendship, TN; Adron also leaves 6 grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister, Virginia Dale Wiggins and a grandson Adron Wiggins IV. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, November 20 at Bethesda Meth. Church, , Halls, TN with Bro. Jim Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Thurmond Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, November 20. Calling hours will be Wednesday, November 19 from 5- 8pm at Bethesda Methodist Church. Halls, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bethesda Methodist Church or St. Jude. Cemetery Details Thurmond Cemetery Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation NOV 19. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Bethesda Methodist Church Halls, TN 38040

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Hellen Oneida Elmore

August 17, 1928 – November 17, 2014

Hellen Oneida Elmore, age 86, of Halls died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Bells Nursing Home And Rehab of Bells, TN. Hellen was born August 17, 1928 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Robert Edward and the late Georgia (Rowland) Cole. She married the late James Royce Elmore. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by one daughter: Kristi Elmore Sugg of Halls, TN and one son: Mike Elmore of Halls, TN; ; She also has three grandchildren. Grandson, James Ashley Elmore of Halls, TN; granddaughter, Anna Smith of Halls, TN; grandson, Jameson Robert Smith of Halls, TN; , two great-grandchildren Great-grand child, Jiorgia Elmore; Great-grandchild, Jentry Elmore. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, , Friendship, TN with Bro. Stephen Sutton/ Bro. Jackie Fincher officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Friendship on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 18 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Hellen Oneida Elmore, age 86, of Halls died Monday, November 17, 2014 at Bells Nursing Home And Rehab of Bells, TN. Hellen was born August 17, 1928 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Robert Edward and the late Georgia (Rowland) Cole. She married the late James Royce Elmore. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by one daughter: Kristi Elmore Sugg of Halls, TN and one son: Mike Elmore of Halls, TN; ; She also has three grandchildren. Grandson, James Ashley Elmore of Halls, TN; granddaughter, Anna Smith of Halls, TN; grandson, Jameson Robert Smith of Halls, TN; , two great-grandchildren Great-grand child, Jiorgia Elmore; Great-grandchild, Jentry Elmore. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 19 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, , Friendship, TN with Bro. Stephen Sutton/ Bro. Jackie Fincher officiating. Burial will be in Lebanon Cemetery, Friendship on Wednesday, November 19 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Tuesday, November 18 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Visitation NOV 18. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Stella Louise Rook

March 21, 1950 – November 17, 2014

Stella Louise Rook, 64, of Hayti, MO passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

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Rev. George Thomas Brann

October 10, 1916 – November 17, 2014

Rev. George Thomas Brann, 98, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a Baptist Minister and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Rev. Brann had been a minister for 62 years at pastorates in Kentucky and Tennessee. He was a graduate of Mid-Continent Bible College.

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Larry Gene Gurley

November 02, 1958 – November 17, 2014

Larry Gene Gurley, 56, of Wynnburg, passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014 at his residence.

He was a retired mechanic for John Deere of Dyersburg and a member of Calvary Baptist Church near Bogota.

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Travis E. Davison Sr.

April 26, 1937 – November 15, 2014

Travis E. (Country Boy) Davison, Sr. left this world for a better place at 10:00 AM on November 15, 2014; he was at his residence. He was born to Lucy Junior Davison and William Edgar Davison, April 26, 1937, in the Bradley Community. His father was a well-known farmer in the area. Travis followed in his Dad's footsteps, but then he met a girl from Lenox, Wallis Ann Poole and married her. Soon after he met Jesus and believed Him as his Savior. He then felt the call to ministry and returned to school to prepare. He was attending Carson-Newman Baptist College in Jefferson City, Tennessee, when difficult times came along, and he felt he needed to go to work to feed his wife and two little boys. He worked as a salesman most of his life - he could sell a sail boat in a desert. In 1971 he returned home to west Tennessee where he tried farming, but that didn't work out. He worked part-time at several things. Then the cancer foundation was going to put on Hee Haw as a fund-raiser and someone asked him to be Junior Samples. He tried out and got the part. He was a natural. In 1975 he went on the air at WDSG as Country Boy Travis. He woke up people in this area for fifteen years with his corny country humor, and of course, he had Wally Babe putting in those biscuits every morning. In 1976 he saw the need for a reliable monument dealership in Dyersburg so, he started Davison Monuments. The business is still in operation today with his son Joe and his wife Dianne as owners. His church membership is at Three Oaks Baptist Chapel; he also enjoyed attending TheRightRoad at Trimble where his son Travis, Jr. ministers. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Michael, and a sister, Florence Brashier. He is survived by his wife Wallis Ann and three sons: Travis, Jr. and his wife Deborah; Marcus Stephen; and Joe Wallace and his wife, Dianne. He is also survived by his brother, Harold Davison and sister, Lois Odle. He leaves six grandchildren: Edgar, Emily, Holly, Laura, Rachel, and Ben. He leaves seven great grandchildren: Savannah, Charlotte, Olivia, Ann Elizabeth, Noah, Reece, and Layla. And Sam is on the way! He had a wonderful life and made a lot of people laugh! In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to TheRightRoad, 161 Pierce Street, Trimble, TN 38259. Halls Funeral Home is in charge of the service. Cemetery Details Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034 Previous Events Calling Hours NOV 17. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service NOV 18 (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Silas Newton "Bubba" Osborne, Jr.

June 22, 1936 – November 14, 2014

Silas Newton "Bubba" Osborne, Jr., 78, of Hornbeak, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

He was a retired Chief for the U.S. Coast Guard, where he served for 20 years. His last assignment was the Coast Guard Intelligence Branch. He was the owner of Barefoot Small Engine & Locksmith.

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Frances Reeves Hutson

December 02, 1936 – November 14, 2014

Frances Reeves Hutson, 77, of Finley, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired secretary for Mark Johnston Attorney-at-Law. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as the former secretary. Mrs. Hutson was a former secretary for 40 years for A.D. Walker, Attorney-at-Law.

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Mary Virginia Rogers Woods

September 29, 1922 – November 10, 2014

Mary Virginia Rogers Woods, 92, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, November 10, 2014 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

She was retired from the Tennessee Department of Corrections. Mrs. Woods was a faithful member of Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the Women's Missionary Society. She formerly owned City Fish Market in Paris, TN.

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Margaret Maybell Johnson

May 14, 1933 – November 09, 2014

Margaret Maybell Johnson, 81, of Martin, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2014 at her residence.

She was a retired secretary for Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg and was a member of North Side Church of Christ.

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