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March 20, 1963 – October 04, 2013
Jason "Big E" Eaves, 50, of Newbern, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at Parkway Regional Hospital in Fulton, KY.
He was a mechanic for Tri-County Equipment Company.
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Read full obituary → April 08, 1939 – October 04, 2013
Gene Smith, 74, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2013 at his residence.
He was the retired owner of Smith's T.V. Service and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. He was a Mason and was a licensed commercial pilot.
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Read full obituary → July 17, 1936 – October 03, 2013
Shirley Ann Wilson, 77, of Tiptonville, passed away on Thursday, October 3, 2013 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Hornbeak Baptist Church.
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September 30, 2013 – October 01, 2013
Layla Leann Moseley, age 2 days, of Halls died Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at Lebohner Childrens Hospital of Memphis, TN. Layla was born September 30, 2013 in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of Richard Wade and Chasity Nicole (London) Moseley Jr. She is survived by ; her father Richard Wade and mother Chasity Nicole (London) Moseley Jr.; Sister of two brothers: Chandler Moseley, Warren Moseley both of Halls, TN; sister of one sister; Chloe Sanderson of Halls,TN. grandmother, Linda London of Halls, TN; grandfather, Levoid London of Halls, TN; grandmother, Suzanne Phillips of Selmer, TN; grandfather, Richard Moseley Sr. of Newbern, TN. Visitation will be from 10:00am until service time at 11:00am Thursday September 3, 2013 at the Chapel of Halls Funeral Home. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery, Friendship,TN. on Thursday, October 3, following the service. . .
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Read full obituary → September 11, 1925 – September 28, 2013
Janie Bell Gray, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired employee for Frozen Foods, Inc in Dyersburg and attended The Church of Jesus Christ. Mrs. Gray was the eldest of 5 living generations.
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Read full obituary → November 15, 1924 – September 26, 2013
Dorothy Jean Camp, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired school teacher for Dyersburg City School System and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Bethel College in McKenzie with a Bachelors Degree and a graduate of Memphis State University, where she received her Master's Degree. She was a member of Dyersburg Womens Club and a member of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority.
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Read full obituary → April 04, 1943 – September 24, 2013
Billy Gene Wright, 70, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired factory employee for Colonial Rubber Works, a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Read full obituary → May 29, 1931 – September 24, 2013
Elbert Lee "Bluebird" Samples, 82, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired employee with Oldberg Manufacturing.
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Read full obituary → July 23, 1920 – September 23, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Adams Smallwood, 93 formerly of Kingsport, TN passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a member of First Broad Street United Methodist Church in Kingsport, a Girl Scout leader and children's Sunday School teacher at Broad Street Methodist Church.
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Read full obituary → July 20, 1939 – September 23, 2013
Johnny "Putsy" Lewis Doyle, 74, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired self-employed carpenter.
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Read full obituary → December 03, 1909 – September 23, 2013
Ann M. Jones, 103, of Memphis, formerly of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, September 23, 2013 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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Read full obituary → December 19, 1960 – September 22, 2013
Danny Doyle, 53, of Tiptonville, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at his residence.
He was an employee with SCF Sea Corp/Bunge Towing.
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Read full obituary → August 05, 1941 – September 22, 2013
Tom Davenport, 72, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was the owner and operator of A-1 Transmission and an avid NASCAR fan.
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June 04, 1944 – September 22, 2013
Marie C. Gourley, 69, of the Fowlkes Community, died Sunday, September 22, 2013 at her residence. She was a homemaker and member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church. Memorial services for Mrs. Gourley will be Wednesday September 25, 2013 at 10:00a.m. at Fowlkes United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Ray L. Gourley of Fowlkes, her daughter Mary C. Gourley of Dyersburg, her son and his wife Robert and Dashelle Gourley of Fowlkes; 4 sisters, Maryse Lewensztajn, Marie-Lyne Paul-Desir, Marie-Lorraine Paul-Desir, and Evelyne Callouet; 12 grandchildren, Brittany Gourley, Taylor Bickers, Blake Gourley, Lauren Bickers, JJ Kazempour, Zachary Rodriguez, Leanna Williams, Owen Williams, Kristy Yates, Brandon Yates, Patrick Riddick, and Amanda Riddick; and 2 great-grandchildren, Easton Davis and Kylie Coker She is preceded in death by her daughter RayLyne Gourley and her parents Robert and Mary C. Clerin Paul-Desir. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Memorial Service Wednesday, September 25th, 2013 10:00 am Fowlkes United Methodist Church 51 Fowlkes St, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 11, 1944 – September 21, 2013
Alice Christina Riley, age 69, of Dyersburg died Saturday, September 21, 2013 at The Bridge At Ridgley of Ridgley, TN. Alice was born January 11, 1944 in Eyslata, TX. She is the daughter of the late Ernesto and the late Juanita (Elenes) Holquin. She married The Late William Dalvin Riley. She was employed by General Motors a clerical worker. Preceded in death also by her Father and Mother (in laws) Jack and Louise Riley of Maury City,TN She is survived by ; Cousin In Law, Reed Riley of Dyersburg, TN. A graveside service will be held 10:30 am on Monday, September 23 at Maury City Cemetery, , Maury City, TN with Reed Riley officiating. Burial will be in Maury City Cemetery, Maury City on Monday, September 23 at 10:30 am. Calling hours will be Sunday, September 22 from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. .
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Read full obituary → March 13, 1943 – September 19, 2013
Lula Janette Campbell Spence, age 70, of Tiptonville, TN passed away Thursday, September 19, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired Correctional Officer at the Northwest Correctional Complex and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher.
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Read full obituary → December 08, 1932 – September 19, 2013
Ve Thi Nguyen, 80, of Dyersburg, formerly of Vero Beach, FL. passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired seamstress and a member of Presbyterian Church of Vero Beach, FL.
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Read full obituary → September 25, 1936 – September 16, 2013
William Harold Joyce, age 76, of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, Sept 16, 2013 at the Veteran's Hospital in Memphis, TN.
He was a veteran of U.S. Army and a member of Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the City of Dyersburg.
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September 15, 2013
On September 15, Mrs. Violet Dean Neely Williams, 92 passed away at home surrounded by family and friends after a short battle with cancer. She was affectionately known as "Granny" or "Aunt Violet" to anyone who knew her for any length of time at all. She was a retired beautician and devout member of the Ripley Church of Christ. Her husband, Joseph "Perry" Williams, her father William Thomas Neely, and her mother Mary Lee Daniels Neely all preceded her in death. Also preceding her were her three sisters Jean Parks, Faye Stites, and Rose Maschinot, along with one brother Edmond Neely and most recently grandson Charles S. Cherry, Jr. and son-in-law Charles A. Cherry. Surviving relatives of Mrs. Williams are as follows: daughter, Perrilyn Williams Cherry, grandson Joe Mack Cherry and wife Tina of Greenbrier, TN. grandson Steve Cherry and wife Cindy of Ripley, TN, great grandsons Adam Cherry and wife Kaela of Allen, TX and Trevor Cherry of Greenbrier, TN. Great granddaughters Jena Cherry Davis and husband Charles of Amarillo, TX, Megan Zachary of Greenbrier, TN and Lauren Cherry of Jackson, TN. Prior to death, Mrs. Williams was able to hold her two-month-old great great granddaughter Ms. Perrilyn Hazel Davis of Amarillo, TX. Tuesday September 17th visitation will be from 5;00 pm to 8:00 pm at Ripley Church of Christ on Hwy. 51 Ripley, TN. Funeral service will be Wednesday September 18th at 1:00 pm, also at the Ripley Church of Christ. Interment will follow at Gates Cemetery. Halls Funeral Home will be in charge with Bro. Robert R. Taylor, Bro. Justin Paschall, and Bro. Stephen Sutton directing the service. Pallbearers are as follows: Dr. Joe Hunt, Larry Carden, Steve Carmack, Raymond Neal, Acie Pike and Jason Chrestman. In lieu of Flowers, the family has requested that donations be sent to the The Charley Cherry Endowment Scholarship Fund at Freed-Hardeman University. Address: 158 E. Main St. Henderson, TN 38340.
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May 20, 1951 – September 15, 2013
Patsy Ann Coleman-Lewis, 62, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 15, 2013 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was a retired Security Guard at World Color. Visitation will be from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services will at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Bro. George Coleman and Pastor Herman Milton with interment to follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Tony Brandon, Nkenge Jones, Mike Vaughn, Brian Fisk, James Dowell, and Adam Edwards. She is survived by her husband Jack Lewis of Dyersburg, daughter Patsy Coleman Reed of Dyersburg, 3 sons, Louis L. Coleman and wife Tanya of Lancaster, CA, LeMont Hall and wife Lisa of Dyersburg, Oscar Coleman, III of Arkansas, 2 step-sons, Oscar Coleman, Jr. of South Carolina, Shane Avery of Murfreesboro, 2 sisters, Deborah Coleman Davenport of Mojave Desert, CA, Clarissa Johnson of Caruthersville, MO, brother Royce B. Smith of Temple, TX, 10 granddaughters, Taneea Coleman, Takara Coleman Brown, Victoria Coleman, Chiyanna Coleman, Alexyia Coleman, Jaquesa Coleman, Jaquanna Coleman, Tayammun Coleman, Chloe Hicks, Mercedez Hall, 10 grandsons, Louis Coleman, Jr., Montee Coleman, Trevion Owens, Tyler Owens, Kevin Reed, Jr., Tyler Hicks, Jaheim Coleman, Lamar Coleman, Deangelo Coleman, Anethony Drayton and 2 great-grandchildren with one more on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents Esley and Mary Smith Coleman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, September 20th, 2013 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, September 20th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → May 20, 1955 – September 12, 2013
Phyllis Ann Arrington, age 58, of Tiptonville, TN passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.
She was a member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church, and a homemaker. She is also a veteran of the Tennessee Army National Guard.
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Read full obituary → January 11, 1945 – September 09, 2013
Mary Frances Young, 68, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker.
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Read full obituary → October 06, 1972 – September 08, 2013
Stephen Ray Burkhead, 40, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of South Fork Baptist Church.
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April 17, 1921 – September 08, 2013
T.E.(Pete) Boatright, Jr.,92, of Dyersburg died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his residence . He was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Dyersburg for 70 years, serving as a deacon and faithful member of the Asburn Men's Bible Class. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services will at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, graveside, at Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Rev. Larry A. Blakeburn officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Mike Boatright, Tommy Boatright, Laura Ann Boatright Maroney, and Randy Boatright. He is survived by his daughter Laura Ann Maroney and husband Sid of Sequim, WA; three sons: Mike Boatright and wife Patricia of Jackson, TN; Randy Boatright and wife Becky, and Tommy Boatright all of Dyersburg, TN; five grandchildren: David Boatright, Keith Boatright, Ryan Boatright, Eric Boatright and Rachel Boatright; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marie Jeanette Green Boatright; his parents: Ladye Jo White Boatright and Thelbert Earl Boatright, Sr.; and three brothers: Norman Boatright, Jack Boatright, and Frank Boatright. The family requests memorials be directed to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024; The Union Mission 213 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024; or, the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 11:00 am - 01:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 02:00 pm Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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July 31, 1928 – September 07, 2013
J.V. "Jack" DeWitt, 85, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a franchisee owner of Sonic Drive In, founder of D & B Properties and a member of Phillips Street Church of God and Village Baptist Church in Destin, FL. He was a graduate of Viola High School in Viola, AR and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served for six years. He was a Mason and a Shriner.
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January 20, 1957 – September 07, 2013
Timothy Cashion, 56, of Obion County, died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a former employee at Picsweet and attended Woodward's Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Rev. James R. Gunter. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Timmy Boyd, Troy Boyd, Brian Cashion, John Cashion, Phillip Cashion and Jimmy Dale Goodman. The Cashion family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, September 9th at the funeral home. He is survived by his 3 sisters, Mary Edward and Martha Thompson and husband Richard of Hornbeak, Susan Boyd and husband Roy of Wynnburg, 6 brothers, Jimmy Goodman of Humboldt, Gary Dale Goodman of Union City, Robert Cashion of Troy, Jackie Cashion and wife Laverne of Obion, Henry Cashion of Georgia and William Cashion and wife Shelia of Obion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William and Fannie Belle Goodman Cashion, 1 sister Audrey Darnell and 3 brothers, Charles Lewis Cashion, John Daniel Cashion and Phillip Stanley Cashion. The family requests memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, September 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 11:00 am Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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Read full obituary → February 13, 1934 – September 04, 2013
Nancy Laverne Owens Fine, 79, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Greensboro, NC.
She was a hard worker all of her life.
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Read full obituary → August 27, 1974 – September 04, 2013
Amy Beth Little age 39 of Dyersburg, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Cremation services are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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August 17, 1967 – September 04, 2013
Robert Thomas Turnbo, Jr., 46, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his residence. He was a self-employed contractor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 Graveside at McCullough's Chapel Cemetery officiated by Reverend Don Williams. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by two sons, Robert Wesley Turnbo and Tyson Thomas Turnbo, both of Dyersburg, one sister, Marie Walker of Dyersburg and one brother Wesley Howard Turnbo of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his sister Paula Turnbo and his parents Robert Thomas Turnbo, Sr. and Sheila Kirk Turnbo. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Friday, September 6th, 2013 02:00 pm McCullough's Chapel Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024
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December 12, 1998 – September 03, 2013
David Keith King age 14 of Dyersburg passed away on Tuesday at his residence.
He was a student at Dyersburg High School and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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January 24, 1932 – September 02, 2013
Mary Sue London, age 81, of Halls died at her residence on Monday the 2nd of September. Mary was born January 24, 1932 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Myrtle (Blackwell) Elmore. She was married to the late Adrian London. She was a former employee of the Tupperware Co. She is survived by two daughters: Patricia (Wilson) Fesmire of Dyer, TN, Gwendolyn (Larry) Leonard of Dyersburg, TN Sister of one brother: Ernest (Vera) Elmore Jr. of Cordova, TN; She also has three grandchildren; Jason (Mandy) Leonard; Keri-Leigh (Bruce) Swims; Emily (Luke) Hollingsworth; Mrs. London is also survived by six Great Grandchildren; Clay Hollingsworth; Lottie Hollingsworth; Huck Hollingsworth; Abigail Swims; Will Leonard; Katie Brooke Leonard. Predeased by her husband; Adrian London, daughter; Rejina London, brother; Bruce Elmore, and two grandsons; Shannon Jackson; Spence Jackson. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Tuesday at the Halls Funeral Home 109 N. Church St. Funeral Services will be held at the Halls Funeral Home 109 N. Church St. at 2:30pm on 9-4-13. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. . .
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September 02, 1951 – September 02, 2013
Rachel O. Dial, 62, of Obion died Monday, September 2, 2013 at Union City Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Dew Drop Independent Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Robert Mann and Reverend Jimmy Goodman. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Danny Goodman, Jr., Keith Goodman, Anthony Hollandsworth, Lee Goodman, Stan Shelton, Skylar Shelton and Garrett Shelton. Honorary pallbearer will be David Dial. The Dial family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 4th at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband James Dial, Sr. of Obion, one daughter Kathy Clay and husband Jerry of Dyersburg, one son James Dial, Jr. and wife Kim of Obion, six sisters Peggy Smith, Earlene Blair, Darlene Hollandsworth, all of Ridgely, Shirley Hall of Winchester, Dian Hall of Estill Springs, Yvonne Mealer of Dyersburg, two brothers Jimmy Goodman of Wynnburg, Danny Goodman of Ridgely, three grandchildren Shayna Burg, Kelsy Dial, Hope Clay and one great-grandson Blayze Burg. She was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Irene Goodman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, September 5th, 2013 02:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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December 26, 1945 – September 01, 2013
Gloria Ann Richardson, 67, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at her sister's residence in Newbern.
She was a retired manager of Countryside Grocery Store.
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December 27, 1925 – August 31, 2013
Wymond Monroe Moore was born on Munn Moore's Hill in Halls on December 27, 1925 and died on August 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maude Moore, his brother, Wayne Moore and sister-in-law Laura Moore. He is survived by a nephew and niece of Memphis and a number of cousins. Wymond was a World War II veteran, having served in the South Pacific. He was aboard Navy Ship PCE872, which directed the first landing on Okinawa on April 1, 1945. He is a member of the American Legion, a retired Westinghouse Corporation employee and was a member of the Halls First United First Methodist Church for many , many years. He was also very active in the Veteran's Museum in Halls. His service was held 12:00 pm. at Halls Funeral Home on September 4, 2013. Mr. Moore had requested any memorials be sent to the Veteran's Museum.
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Read full obituary → September 15, 1925 – August 31, 2013
John Edward Stanley, 87, of Portage, IN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis.
He was an international staff representative for USWA, member of Pathway Assembly of God in Portage, IN and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he served in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Medal of Bravery, Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
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Read full obituary → February 05, 1925 – August 29, 2013
Leonard Edward Blalock, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired self-employed painter, member of Middle City Church of Jesus Christ and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.
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February 19, 1916 – August 28, 2013
Florence A. Knox, 97, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was the former co-owner of Sue Frances dress shop and a founding member of Holy Angels Catholic Church parish in Dyersburg. Miss Knox was active in the Legion of Mary, which welcomed new members to Holy Angels parish. She was also a Eucharist Minister and member of the Altar Society at Holy Angels. Funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg. She is survived by her two nieces, Bobbie Knox Echard of Houston, TX, Martha Calabria of Greensboro, NC and one nephew, Vincent E. Knox, Jr. of Winterville, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents Christopher and Anna Knox and her brother Vincent Knox. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 535 Tucker Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Mass Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 12:00 pm Holy Angels Catholic Church 535 Tucker St, Dyersburg TN 38024
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February 08, 1948 – August 25, 2013
Herman Wayne "Bubba" Northcott, age 65, of Forked Deer Community near Gates died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his home. Mr. Northcott was born February 8, 1948 in Brownsvill,TN . He is the son of the late Earl and the late Jessie (Quick) Northcott. He married Bertha May Adkins Northcott. He was a Carpenter. He is survived by his wife: Bertha May (Adkins) Northcott three sons: Justin Northcott of Gates, TN, Joey Northcott of Gates, TN, Kerry Northcot of Ripley, TN; Brother of one brother: Rev. William "Bill" Northcott of Springhill, TN; He also leaves four grandsons; TylerNorthcott, , Kris Northcot , Kaleb Northcott, Kory Northcott. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. . .
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June 04, 1944 – August 25, 2013
Dr. Joseph E. Robinson, Jr. was born June 4, 1944 to Joseph & Gladys Robinson in Pittsburgh, PA. There he earned an associate degree from Allegheny Technical Institute. After marrying his high school sweetheart, now Dr. Phyllis Robinson, and raising their children, he attended college and seminary. He earned a BA in theology, a Masters in Business Administration, a Doctorate of Ministry, a Doctor of Divinity as well as an honorary doctorate of Humanities.
He served on mission and evangelism fields throughout the United States, Canada, Haiti and Korea. God has also allowed him to serve several years as chaplain in prison ministry. He served as a board member and taught at Vision Christian Bible College and Seminary.
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September 23, 1942 – August 25, 2013
Billy Reed Fisher, 70, of Bonicord, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer, member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ and a veteran of Tennessee Army National Guard.
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February 13, 1960 – August 25, 2013
Nicky Lynn Burns, 53, of Finley died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a farmer. Funeral services will be at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Graveside at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his son Wesley Lynn Burns and wife Randi of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Janie Simpson of Finley, Shirley Ables of Dyersburg, 3 brothers, Roy Burns of Jenkinsville Community, David Burns of Unionville Community, Thomas Burns of Finley, 4 grandchildren, Anthony Burns, Bradley Burns, Camden Burns and Cerra Burns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pollard and Lillie Permenter Copeland, 3 sisters, Mary Martin, Betty Ann Burns and Carolyn Burns and 1 brother, Paul Burns. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 08:00 am City Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024
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Bert Tolley, 54, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at his residence.
He was the manager for Oakhaven Apartments and a member of Ridgely Church of Christ.
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February 13, 1949 – August 22, 2013
Brenda Kay Olds, age 64, of Halls died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Brenda was born February 13, 1949 in Pikeville, KY. She is the daughter of the late Franklin and the late Deloris (Martin) Keel. She was employed by World Color as a quality control Factory Employee. She is survived by three daughters: Tabatha (Phillip) Brown of Halls, TN, Cherry Olds of Halls, TN, Deloris Spray (Bobby Littles) of Ripley, TN; Sister of one sister: Lou Williams of VA and one brother: George Keel of West Jefferson, OH; She also has two grandchildren A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
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April 02, 1928 – August 22, 2013
Madeline Cherry Vaden, age 85, of Halls died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Madeline was born April 2, 1928 . She is the daughter of the late George and the late Sarah (Cherry) Cherry. Mrs. Vaden was the widow of the late Wayne Vaden. She was employed by Allen Stone Box Co. as a Secretary. Madeline Vaden was also a member of First Christian Church of Halls.. She is survived by one daughter: Cyndi (Robert) Jones of Halls, TN; She also leaves a Grandson, Anthony Jones of Austin, TX. And a great grandson, Landon Jones of Austin, TX. Predeceased by her Sister, Mary Osborne, Sister, Sara Alice Richardson. The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 24 at First Christian Church,101 College St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, August 24 at 12:00 pm. Calling hours will be Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. until service time at the First Christian Church in Halls. .
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January 05, 1947 – August 22, 2013
Rev. Dr. Willie Gerald Newsom, 66, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1947 in The City of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his father was the late Leslie Earl Newsom, died September 19, 1983; his mother was the late Mrs. Sue Davis Newsome, who died on September 17, 2011. Rev. Newsom graduated from Dyersburg's Alice Thurmond School, The Jennie Bell School and The Dyersburg High School. He attended for four years at The University of Tennessee at Martin from which he graduated with The Bachelor Of Arts Degree. He did post-graduate work credits from The Bethel College of Jackson, TN and received numerous post-graduate work credits from The Bethel college of McKenzie, TN. He did graduate work with The Memphis State University's Graduate Program held in Jackson, TN and had done graduate work at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He did much graduate work at The Memphis Theological Seminary of Memphis, TN. He earned the Doctor of Theology Degree from the Southern Bible Institute and Seminary of Thomson, GA, which is an accredited seminary; the seminary has branches in England, Scotland, Ireland, Honduras, Mexico and five American states. He was fully certified on a professional basis for teaching by The State of Tennessee Department of Education in Nashville, TN in the following academic areas: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Spanish and Bible. He taught in earlier times in four high schools. He graduated from The Reserve Officers' Training Program of The University of Tennessee at Martin with the rank of a Second Lieutenant in The U.S. Army Reserves and later graduated from The Brooke Army Medical Center of San Antonio, TX with The Medical Field Service Officer's Diploma. He served six years as an officer in The Reserves and received an Honorable discharge with the rank of first Lieutenant, having completed his required military service for his beloved country. He was fully ordained by The Southern Baptist church as a Minister Of The Gospel in 1971, having spent his previous years being brought up under the teachings of this nation's recognized largest Protestant church body. He accepted a position in 1982 as an Interim Minister of a supply basis with The United Methodist denominational work in Obion County, Tennessee. His ministry received ten awards from The United Methodist Church denomination, one of which was The Southeastern United States Conference on Evangelism Award for having the distinction of being the ministry that won The Highest Profession Of Faith Rate for the whole Memphis Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. His pastoral ministry won five service awards and "The Highest Rate of Church Growth Award" from The Memphis Annual Conference. He was the pastor whose ministry won "The Highest Number of Professions of Faith Award" for having lead Christ more souls than had any United Methodist church ministry in the approximately fifteen or more cities and towns or communities that composed the Dyersburg District of The United Methodist Church.His ministry won "The Highest Profession of Faith Rate Award" for The Dyersburg District of The United Methodist Church in addition to having won "The Highest Profession of Faith Rate Ward" from the Memphis Annual Conference for its scope of work through the area up to Nashville, TN. Thusly, his ministry may have been the one that not only lead the whole State of Tennessee in the number of awards received for their category for the same period of time, but it may have been the ministry that received more such awards than had any other ministry throughout The United States of America for the time frame considered. Rev. Newsom has spoken in more than sixty churches, spoke numerous times over Radio Station W.D.S.G. in Dyersburg on behalf of The Dyersburg Ministerial Association, spoke for The chapel Program of The Memphis theological Seminary, was Guest speaker for The Big Hatchie Association of Southern Baptist Churches at their Annual Gathering one year, was written about in newspapers and periodicals and was interviewed twice by tow multi-media. Rev. Newsom was elected to membership in The National Honor Society's National Beta Club and was written about in The Personalities Of The South. He holds recommendations from many outstanding Ministers of The Gospel. He personally taught Spanish to one family of future missionaries that later served God in Uruguay, South America. He did such free of charge. He had versatile writing talent, having written songs and poems. One of his poems was used by a nation-wide radio program for its Thanksgiving Offering in 1986; the poem was sent to hundreds of churches throughout American by that program. Dr. Newsom was honored by the Governors of Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia and New Mexico with Colonelships. He was commissioned an Ambassador of Good Will of Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi by Governors of those States. He was conferred by the governor of North Carolina "North Carolina's State of the Hearts Award", The Tennessee Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Governor of Tennessee, and "South Carolina's Governor's Award of Appreciation" by its Governor. The Governor of Texas commissioned Dr. Newsom a Texas Admiral. He was awarded from the commanding General of the U.S. Army's Accession Command "The U.S. Army's Award of Excellence Medal". Dr. Newsom founded the Sounds of Joy radio and TV programs that have been inscribed on plaques in the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The program is recognized each month in Power Source magazine and in CMP Magazine, both are nationally distributed publications. It is also mentioned in the annual publication, The Singing News Source Book that is also distributed nationally. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery officiated by Mr. Bill Revell. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sister Peggy Gore of Mississippi and two brothers, Leslie Eugene Newsom of Memphis and Larry Dale Newsom of Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN Viewing , TN
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September 16, 1931 – August 21, 2013
Christine Booker, age 81, of Ripley died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center of Ripley, TN. Christine was born September 16, 1931 in Finley, TN. She is the daughter of the late John and the late Sadie (Hood) Ditto. She was married to the Late J. W.Booker. She is survived by one daughter: Phyllis (Lindsey) Stover of Henning, TN and two sons: Danny (Ellen) Booker of Ripley, TN, Nathan (Julie Goodman) Booker of Halls, TN; Sister of one sister: Faye (Herbert) Jones of Ripley, TN; She also is survived by: five grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, James Weldon Booker. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 25 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Chris Parris officiating. Burial will be in Edith Cemetery, near Ripley on Sunday, August 25 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Saturday, August 24 from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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James Lee Howard, 64, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
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Elizabeth Clair Roberts, 57, of Obion, formerly of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired employee with Home Health Care and a member of First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville.
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