Mary Frances Prince
August 08, 1924 – December 30, 2013
Mary Frances Prince, 89, of Ridgely, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
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John Robert Baggett
May 06, 1945 – December 30, 2013
John Robert Baggett, 68, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
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Marion Lee "Tattoo" Wiggins
February 07, 1958 – December 28, 2013
Marion Lee "Tattoo" Wiggins, 55, of Obion, TN died Saturday, December 28, 2013 at his residence. He was disabled. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at Old Republic Cemetery near Union City with Reverend Marvin Wilson officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of his services. He is survived by his wife Wanda Wiggins of Obion, 1 step-daughter Melissa Amos Shepherd of Tellico and 1 step-son Jarred L. Amos of Obion. He was preceded in death by his parents Marion Lee and Myrtice Harmon Wiggins. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, December 31st, 2013 01:00 pm Old Republic Cemetery , TN
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Read full obituary → Arthur Horace Covey
June 19, 1937 – December 26, 2013
Arthur Horace Covey, 76, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
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Willard "Grasshopper" Allison
April 11, 1940 – December 26, 2013
Willard "Grasshopper" Allison, 73, of Hornbeak, TN died Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Union City Manor Health and Rehab. He was truck driver for over 40 years and an Army Veteran. The family will receive friends Friday, December 27th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Saturday, December 28, 2013 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Crockett Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Libern Henson, Daryl Thornton, Carl Kennedy, W.C. Hollandsworth, Bennie Long and Steve Peery. He is survived by his wife of 30 years Margaret Allison of Hornbeak, 3 daughters, Tina Cruthis Hindman and husband Randy of Dallas, TX, Susan Henderson and husband Mike and Lori Patterson, both of Hornbeak, 2 sons Willard Allison Jr. of Henning, Bobby Allison and wife Jan of Hornbeak, 9 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter Tanya Carol Allison, his mother Zuvia Pruitt Hinkle, his father, Jim Allison, his sister Ellen Kennedy and his brother Ernie Pruitt. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other , TN Visitation Friday, December 27th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Saturday, December 28th, 2013 02:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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Read full obituary → Donald Emmit Burgess, Jr.
January 18, 1957 – December 25, 2013
Donald Burgess, Jr., 56, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
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Doris Gitchell
October 21, 1930 – December 24, 2013
Doris Irene Gitchell, age 83, of Ripley died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Doris was born October 21, 1930 in Lauderdale Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Raymond and the late Irene (Raspberry) Kelley. She was employed by Lauderdale County Schools food service division. She is survived by her husband of 64 years David Oneal Gitchell Sr. , four daughters: Beverly (Bob) Benedict of Humbolt, TN, Cathy(Barry) Webster of Corbin, KY, Patricia (Donald) Sanders of Dayton, OH, Melodie (Fred) Hill of Parsons, TN and one son: David (Jennifer) Gitchell JR of Ripley, TN; Sister of four sisters: Dorothy Bringle, Ann Meadows, Elsie (Elton) Jones, Bonnie (Don) Brasfield and two brothers: Raymond (Molly) Kelley, Roy Kelley; She also has ten grandchildren Heather(Dave) Powell, Amy Miotti, Anna Simpson , Byron(Libbi) Sanders, Susan (Chad) Arwood, Jonathan Sanders , Jeremy Webster , Nathan Crumley, Jessica Sanders, Caitlyn Gitchell;15 Great Grandchildren, Kara (Bradley) Mathews, Hailee Bridges, Mary Powell, Jacob Simpson, Maddie Powell, Dalton Miotti, Dyland Simpson, Hayden Sanders, Addison Sanders, Kinsley Sanders, Sophia Moreno, Caleb Sanders, Natalie Moreno, Zach Arwood, Callie Arwood. Predeceased by her infant Daughter, Gloria Ann Gitchell, great-grandchild Colby Arwood. Sister, Peggy Childress, Sister, Jo Shands, Brother, Talmage Gunter. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, December 27 at Abundant Life Church, , Ripley, TN with Bro.Billy Elder officiating. Burial will be in Grace Cemetery, Ripley on Friday, December 27 Calling hours will be Friday, December 27 from 11am till 2pm at Abundant Life Church, , Ripley, TN.
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Walter McKee
January 11, 1943 – December 24, 2013
Walter Montel McKee, age 70, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, December 24, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Walter was born January 11, 1943 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Moltie and the late Irene McKee. He was employed by Colonial Rubber in the maintenance dept. He is survived by one daughter: Vicki Noel of Dyersburg, TN and one son: Franklin Mckee of Dyersburg, TN; Brother of one sister: Shirley Cherry of Dyersburg, TN; Walter also leaves 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren Predeceased by his wife Sarah Mckee and Brother, Gene McKee. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 29 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Gates Cemetery, on Sunday, December 29 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Saturday, December 28 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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Read full obituary → Chad Edward Vancleave
December 23, 2013
Chad Edward VanCleave, 42, of Ridgely, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
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Ronnie Lee Bennett
September 21, 1957 – December 23, 2013
Ronnie Bennett, 56, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, December 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a carpenter. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 26th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm Friday, December 27, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Jim Chandler officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Henson, Jerry B. Hampton, Mark Sykes, Eugene McClain, He is survived by his son Carl Eugene "Boo" Bennett and wife Teresa of Ridgely, his father Arthur Bennett of Dyersburg, two sisters Gail Chandler and husband Jim of Mountain View, AR, Lisa Campbell and husband Chuck of Dyersburg, two grandchildren, Lindsay Henson and Josh Henson of Ridgely and two nieces, Christa Spickes and husband Gus of Mountain View, AR and Amanda Presley of Newbern. He was preceded in death by his mother Ethel "Tootsie" Bennett. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, December 26th, 2013 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, December 27th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Julia Joy Click "Julie" Wright
February 16, 1953 – December 22, 2013
Julia Joy Click Wright (Julie), 60, of Memphis passed away in her daughter's home on December 22, 2013. Julie was born at Millington AFB on February 16, 1953 to parents Austin and Joy Click. As an Air Force brat, she lived in numerous cities around the country and even spent a couple of years in Newfoundland, Canada. The majority of her life was spent in Rome, Georgia where she raised two children. It was there she worked in the printing industry for nearly three decades. She was classically trained in voice and shared this gift with her church family and also was involved in community theatre. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Saturday, December 28, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery with Brother John Carroll officiating. Pallbearers will be Chris Young, Bruce Pope, Ross Pope, Steven Moore, Steven Parker, and Kenny Cogdill. She is survived by daughter and son-in-law Laura (Lolly Wright) and Chad Holiman of Oak Grove, KY, Sister and brother-in-law Candy (Click) and Michael Grant of Tuscaloosa, AL., Brother and sister-in-law Austin (Bubba) and Faye Click Jr. of Southhaven, MS, Sister and brother-in-law Carol (Click) and Michael Baker of Tuscaloosa, AL and Grandchildren: Thomas, Austin, Tanner, Shalon, Sydney and Bethany. Julie is preceded in death by mother Joy Copeland Click, father Austin Click and son, Chris Wright. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Julie's honor to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10022. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Saturday, December 28th, 2013 11:00 am Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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James "Mike" Carmack
November 26, 1945 – December 21, 2013
James Michael "Mike" Carmack, age 68, of Gates died Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Mike was born November 26, 1945 in Haywood Co., TN. He is the son of the late Winston and the late Pauline (Springer) Carmack. He served in the TN National Guard for 12 years. Mike retired from CN Railroad as a Signalman after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife: Alice Faye (Lewis) Carmack and two daughters: Cindy Carmack of Laguna Niguel, CA, Kelly (Jim) Sipes of Manter, KS; Brother of two sisters: Patricia Howard of Bartlett, TN, Era Dyer of Bartlett, TN and four brothers: Jere Carmack of Jackson, TN, Tim Carmack of FL, Ronnie Carmack of Gates, TN, Pat Carmack of Gates, TN; He also has two grandchildren. grandson, Caleb Sipes; granddaughter, Bailey Sipes. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 24 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls on Tuesday, December 24th. Calling hours will be Monday, December 23 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital, Archer's Chapel Cemetery Fund, or memorial of the donor's choice.
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Read full obituary → Alvin Lynn Parker, Sr.
October 17, 1926 – December 21, 2013
Alvin Lynn Parker, Sr., 87, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at his residence.
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Read full obituary → Brenda Gale Cunningham
August 25, 1941 – December 21, 2013
Brenda Gale Cunningham, 72, of Crofton, MD, formerly of Memphis, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2013 at Crofton Care and Rehab Center.
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Albert Sanders
November 15, 1929 – December 19, 2013
Albert Levi Sanders, age 84, of Ripley died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East. Albert was born November 15, 1929 in Ashport, TN. He is the son of the late James Albert and the late Alma Rozella (Flack) Sanders. He served in the U.S. Air Force (ret.) where he was a Jet Mechanic instructor. He is survived by his wife: Erma Lee (Rodenhauser) Sanders , two daughters: Marilyn Garrett of Pine Bluff, AR, Lisa Sanders Casey of Datca, TURKEY and one son: Stephen Sanders of Kingsland, GA; Brother of one sister: Mary Alice Starnes of Atoka, TN and two brothers: Charles Sanders of Ripley, TN, Jasper Sanders of Ripley, TN; He also has six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held on Sunday, December 22 at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3057 Forked Deer Rd., Ripley, TN with Bro. Tim Smartt officiating. Burial will be in Trinity Cemetery, Brownsville on Sunday, December 22 following the service at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 22 from 1:00pm until service time at Maranatha Baptist Church, 3057 Forked Deer Rd., Ripley, TN. .
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Mary Campbell
November 14, 1931 – December 19, 2013
Mary Elizabeth Ray, age 82, of Gates died Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Mary was born November 14, 1931 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Luther and the late Mary (Davis) Bryan. She was widowed by two husbands The Late Mitchell Campbell and the late Wesley Ray. She was employed by Tupperware as a Factory Employee. She is survived by three daughters: Mary Ann Allmon of Ripley, TN, Brenda Holt of Halls, TN, Diane Smith of Halls, TN and one son: Danny Campbell of Ripley, TN; Sister of four sisters: Helen Hudson of Halls, TN, Janice Stewart of Union City, TN, Margie Hudson of Memphis, TN, Patsy Pruitt of Union City, TN; She also leaves 7 grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren Predeceased by her Son, James Campbell, Brother, Elton Bryan, Brother, Bill Bryan. The funeral will be held on Saturday December 21,2013 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with. Burial will be in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls on Saturday, December 21 at 11:00 am. Visitation Friday evening 5 till 8pm at Halls Funeral Home.
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Read full obituary → Ricky Allen Sweat
March 22, 1958 – December 19, 2013
Ricky Allen Sweat, 55, born and raised in Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2013 at his residence.
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Joan VanDyke
April 13, 1935 – December 17, 2013
Mrs. Joan Gail VanDyke, age 78, of Halls died Tuesday, December 17, 2013 at Maplewood Nursing Home of Jackson, TN. Mrs. Joan Gail was born April 13, 1935 in Lauderdale Co ,TN. She is the daughter of the late Gailon Edward and the late Hazel Bernita (Walpole) Smith. She was a retail salesperson for women's cosmetics for many years. She was also a Master Gardener. She loved spending time nurturing and growing flowers. Mrs. Joan Gail was also a member of the First Christian Church of Halls. She is survived by her husband: James "Butch" VanDyke , two daughters: Kathy Smith of Little Rock, AR, Tracie Canfield of Halls, TN and one son: Tony James VanDyke of Dyersburg, TN; She also leaves a sister: Mrs. Buna J. Sorrell of Cordova, TN. She also is survived by 9 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Mrs. Joan Gail was preceded in death by her Daughter, Jerrie Gail Jackson, a Brother; Gailon Edward Smith Jr. Visitation will be held from 5-8-pm. on Wednesday at the Halls Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm at First Christian Church in Halls. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, December 19 at 2:00 pm. . .
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James Hickman
December 16, 2013
James Bentley Hickman, infant, of Ripley died Monday, December 16, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. James was born December 16, 2013 in Jackson, TN. He is the son of Brian Michael and Jessica (Bentley) Hickman. He is survived by ; his father Brian Michael and mother Jessica (Bentley) Hickman; Brother of one sister: Emma Jewel London of Ripley, TN; Grandparents, Larry And Janice Bentley of Halls, TN; Grandparents, Bill And Paula Hickman of Henning, TN; grandmother, Lynn Warner of Dyersburg, TN; Great Grandparents, William And Lela Faye Warner of Dyersburg, TN; Great Grandfather, Jim Hickman of Henning, TN. Predeceased by his Great Grandmother, Juanita Scott Hickman, Great Grandparents, J. D. And Jewell Bentley. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, December 19 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Henning on Thursday, December 19 at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 19 from 10 a.m. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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Read full obituary → Jessie Franklin Perkins, Jr.
February 01, 1939 – December 14, 2013
Jessie Franklin Perkins, Jr., 74, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his residence.
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Read full obituary → Daisy Pearl White
July 17, 1923 – December 14, 2013
Daisy Pearl White, 90, of Ridgely, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
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James Shipman
November 19, 1931 – December 13, 2013
James Henry Shipman, 82, of Meridian, Mississippi, and formerly of Dyersburg, died on December 13, 2013, in Meridian. He was born November 19, 1931, to the late James Henry Shipman and ZulaGrizelle Shipman. He attended Murray State University and the University of Tennessee and was a veteran of the Korean Warduring which he served in the US Army. After being honorably discharged, he was the manager of Davis Sausage Company in RoEllen and later worked for Mosby Packing Company in Meridian. ...
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Read full obituary → Ray Franklin Rohrer
December 13, 1962 – December 13, 2013
Ray Franklin Rohrer, 51, of Dyersburg and formerly of the Maryland area departed this Earth to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, December 13. Departing from Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, he was surrounded by family and friends in his final hours as he succumbed to a 14-month battle with cancer. Ray was born on December 13, 1962 in Washington. D.C. He is the son of Conrad "Connie" and Leona Rohrer of Silver Spring, Md.
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Lenita Agee Crocker
August 26, 1950 – December 11, 2013
Lenita Agee Crocker, 63 , of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital in Jackson, TN. She was a member of the East Dyersburg United Methodist Church, owner of JR Mart in Dyersburg, TN, and an avid fisherwoman. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 2:00 pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is charge of the arrangements. She is survived by two daughters: Shelly Renae Essary and Laura Beth Marbrey both of Dyersburg; and four grandchildren: John Colton Crocker, Lacy Katherine Joy Essary, Leanna Joy Butler, and James Michael Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years Johnny Ray Crocker; her parents William and Albertha Agee; her sister Monteen Apperson; and her brother Lamar Agee. Pall bearers will be Billy Agee, Jay Agee, Paul Braithwaite, Tommy Henson, Ricky Apperson, and Glendale Brasfield. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Dyer County Community Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other , TN Visitation Saturday, December 14th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, December 15th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Lisa D. Ford
March 19, 1954 – December 11, 2013
Lisa D. Ford, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 11, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. Lisa is survived by her husband of 37 years Kent Ford; the devoted mother of 2 sons, Greg Ford and wife Jen of Covington and Jeff Ford and wife Lindsey of Dyersburg; and the beloved nana of 5 grandchildren, Ann Charlotte Ford, Evelyn Grace Ford, Amy Claire Ford, William Hudson Ford and Chandler Elizabeth Ford. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ken and Fran Chandler Daffron and a brother, Greg Daffron. Services will be held 2:00 pm, Monday, December 16, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home. The family requests that memorials be sent to The Community Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025 or Transitions, 250 Youth Home Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or donor's choice.. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Visitation Thursday, December 12th, 2013 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Monday, December 16th, 2013 02:00 pm Fairview Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024
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Patricia Frame
October 27, 1952 – December 10, 2013
Patricia Jane Frame, age 61, of Halls died Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her home in Halls. Patricia was born October 27, 1952 in Odonald, AR. She is the daughter of the late Barry Niles and the late Mary Elizabeth (Deason) Sanderson. She married James Frame. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband: James Frame , one daughter: Viriginia Boone of Ripley, TN and three sons: Samuel Clark of Ripley, TN, Bryan Clark of Dyersburg, TN, Johnny Frame of Halls, TN; Sister of three sisters: Nancy Phillips of Dyersburg, TN, Linda Haynes of Dyersburg, TN, Deboroh Sanderson of Halls, TN and one brother: Thomas Sanderson of Ripley, TN; She also leaves 5 grandchildren. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, December 13 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Tom Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls on Friday, December 13 at 1:00 pm. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 12 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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Read full obituary → Walter A. Shumate, Jr.
January 24, 1938 – December 10, 2013
Walter A. Shumate, Jr., 75, of Tiptonville, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
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Dorothy Fowlkes Montgomery
November 26, 1919 – December 10, 2013
Mrs. Dorothy Fowlkes Montgomery was born to the late Robert and Frances Gee on November 26, 1919 in Dyersburg, TN. In 1938, Mrs. Montgomery attended Mississippi Synodical College in Holly Springs, Mississippi and later continued her studies at Belhaven College in Jackson, Mississippi. Returning to Dyersburg, she worked as a Secretary in the Ewell Weakley and Clark Moss Law firm, and later with the Farm Security Administration's regional office in Raleigh, North Carolina. At the encouragement of her Father, she returned to Dyersburg where she married Jefferson Davis Fowlkes and both secured a position with Proctor and Gamble Defense Corporation in Milan, Tennessee. After WWII they returned to Newbern, TN to raise their family. In 1955 she, her husband Jeff, and her uncle George Gee, started Fowlkes & Gee Construction Company. In 1968 Mrs. Montgomery worked for the Tennessee Department of Welfare in both Child and Adult Divisions. In 1970 she started working for the newly built Dyersburg State Community College as Secretary to the Head Librarian. She retired from DSCC in 1985. She married the late Jack Montgomery of Newbern, TN in 1985. Mrs. Montgomery was a devoted 4th generation family member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg, TN. She was persistent in getting all of her children to church on time. At FUMC she served on the Administrative Board, the Board of Stewards and was a member of the Alma Potts Sunday School Class. She enjoyed tennis, golf, roller skating and snow sledding down Elm Street. She rarely missed a dance when the big bands played in West Tennessee. In 1941, Mrs. Montgomery became a charter member of the Dyersburg Cotillion Club and was active in a number of bridge clubs. For 18 years she served as a Den Mother for the Cub Scouts and was a member of the Boy Scouts of America Alumni Family. Funeral services for Mrs. Montgomery will be 1:00 pm, Saturday, December 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5 - 7 pm, Friday, December 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5 - 7 pm, Friday, December 13, 2013 at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jeff Fowlkes, Will Fowlkes, Cole Fowlkes, Tipton Fowlkes, Nick Dycus and Paolo Amarena. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be David Winters, Gene Hall, Robert Hall, Dan Fowlkes, John Fowlkes, Jimmy Latham and John Andrew Fisher. She is preceded in death by husbands Jefferson Davis Fowlkes and Jack Montgomery and her two brothers, Bobby and Zack Gee. She is survived by her sister Sally Fowlkes and husband Dan; six sons: Jeffrey Fowlkes and wife Theresa, Robert Fowlkes and wife Annie, Marion Fowlkes and wife Nelda, Bill Fowlkes and wife Anita, Zack Fowlkes and wife Claudette and Larry Fowlkes; nine grandchildren: Sebrina Dycus, Stephanie Winters, Elizabeth Amarena, Jeff Fowlkes Jr, Tipton Fowlkes, Callie Latham, Will Fowlkes, Zadie Fowlkes, and Cole Fowlkes; eight Great-Grandchildren: Cameron Pugh, Laken Price, Lauren Dycus, Connor Dycus, Isabella Amarena, Gabriele Amarena, Bianca Amarena, and Addison Sides; and one Great-Great Grandchild Brody Maitlan. She is also survived by her step-children: Linda Vickers, Bill Montgomery, and Tom Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her step-daughter Mary Hodge. The family requests memorial gifts be sent to Reelfoot Rural Ministries, 6968 Minnick-Elbridge Road, Obion, TN 38240-3093 or charity of donor's choice. Other , TN Visitation Friday, December 13th, 2013 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, December 14th, 2013 01:00 pm the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Willodean Young
July 29, 1933 – December 09, 2013
Willodean Young, age 80, of Maury City died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Willodean was born July 29, 1933 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Herbert and the late Rosetta (Davis) Spry. She was the owner and operator of Maury City Furniture store. She is survived by two sons: Ricky (Kathy) Young of Alamo, TN, Joe (Mitzi) Young of Friendship, TN; Sister of one brother: Clevy (Joyce) Spry of Friendship, TN; She also leaves 8 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren Predeceased by her husband, Preston" Peck" Young, Brother, Bobby Joe Spry. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, December 12 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, December 12 at 11:00 am. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 11 from 5 til 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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Read full obituary → Mark Anthony Runions
February 25, 1958 – December 09, 2013
Mark Anthony Runions, 55, of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at his residence.
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Read full obituary → Gordon W. Wilson
March 06, 1940 – December 09, 2013
Gordon W. Wilson, 73, went to meet the Lord on December 9, 2013 in St. George, Utah. He was born on March 6, 1940 in Sidney, Nebraska to Cleon D. Wilson and Lucille Burton. He married Martha S. Childress of Dyersburg, Tennessee on June 5, 1964.
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Bobby Lynn Davis
June 13, 1947 – December 09, 2013
Bobby Lynn Davis, 66, of Finley, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
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Phillip Hawks
January 21, 1951 – December 09, 2013
Phillip Hawks, 62, of Finley, TN died Monday, December 9, 2013 at the VA Medical Center in Memphis. He was owner and operator of Hawks Plumbing and Electrical. He was an Air Force Veteran. The Hawks family will receive friends Wednesday, December 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Funeral services will be 11:00 am Thursday, December 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Lynn Drumwright officiating. Cremation services will follow under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Stephanie Walton and husband Franky of Dyersburg, Brandy Russell and husband Jewel of Cordova, two sons Phillip Keith Hawks of Finley, Bradley Lee Hawks of Memphis, one sister, Cathy Weaver of Dyersburg, two brothers, Timmy Hawks and Mearle Hawks of Dyersburg, 11 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Hillard and Bunice Hawks, two sisters, Aileen Cravens and Alice Pace and three brothers Charlie Hawks, Ricky Hawks and Bobby Hawks. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, December 11th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, December 12th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → Master Noah Ramon Hopper Molina
July 28, 2013 – December 08, 2013
Master Noah Ramon Hopper Molina, 5 months old, of Ridgely, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2013 at his residence.
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Read full obituary → Donnie Wayne "Junebug" Johnson, Jr.
June 11, 1972 – December 07, 2013
Donnie Wayne "Junebug" Johnson, Jr., 41, of Ridgely, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his residence.
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Calvin Fitzhugh
December 23, 1938 – December 05, 2013
Calvin Dawson Fitzhugh, age 74, of Ripley, MS died Thursday, December 5, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Calvin was born December 23, 1938 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of the late Jerome Conway and the late Liza Mae (Young) Fitzhugh. He married Linda Shadden. He served in the Marine Corps. He was a Farmer. He is survived by his wife: Linda (Shadden) Fitzhugh two sons: Coy Fitzhugh of Henning, TN, Calvin Jerome Fitzhugh of Sevierville, TN; ; step son, Ricky Moore of Halls, TN; Step Son, Dustin Shedden of Ripley, MS; Step Son, Jonathan Franks of Savannah, TN. Calvin also leaves 12 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his Step Son, Roger Moore, Daughter, Johnnie Belinda Moore. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, December 9 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Family And Friends officiating. Calling hours will be Monday, December 9 from 11til 2pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. .
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Read full obituary → Marjorie Davis Corkran
January 29, 1928 – December 05, 2013
Marjorie Davis Corkran, 85, of Tiptonville, passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at her residence.
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Norma Nelson
June 24, 1934 – December 04, 2013
Norma Louella Nelson, age 79, of Halls died Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Norma was born June 24, 1934 in Kankakee, IL. She is the daughter of the late Mr Lockery and the late Martha Timbs (Vivian) Lockery. She married Clyde Nelson. She was employed as a Factory Employee by Tupperware Manufacturing. She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Nelson of Halls, TN, Shirley Shands of Halls, TN; Sister of three sisters: Shirley Nelson of Halls, TN, Loretta Humes of Sercy, ARK, Viola Compton of Dyersburg, TN and one brother: Lee Vivian of Dyersburg, TN; She also leaves 9 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Clyde Nelson, Daughter, Norma Jackson, son, Clyde Nelson JR, son, Andy Nelson. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Friday, December 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in Elon Cemetery, Halls , Tn on Friday, December 6 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 5 from 5 til 8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 6. 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 7. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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Read full obituary → Gene Harris
April 17, 1921 – December 04, 2013
Gene Harris, 92, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at his residence.
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Betty JO Whittle
November 19, 1933 – December 03, 2013
Betty Jo Whittle, 80, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 5, 2013, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Lynn King officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Roy Childress, Scottie Childress, Danny Childress, Gary Whittle, Danny Whittle and Keith Tucker. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Asbille and Sam Embey. The Whittle family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time Thursday, December 5th at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband, Harold Whittle of Dyersburg and a daughter, Julie A. Whittle of Cordova. She was preceded in death by her parents, Forrest & Alta Adkins Ferguson; 3 sisters, Lena Mae Sweely, Annie Lee Childress and Louise Ramsey; and 2 brothers, Frank Ferguson and William Ferguson. The family requests memorials be directed to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 825 Hillcrest, Dyersburg, TN 38024; Love Worth Finding Ministries, P. O. Box 38300, Memphis, TN 38183-0300 or to the donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, December 5th, 2013 11:00 am - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, December 5th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → Vicki Lynn Hendrix
November 10, 1960 – December 02, 2013
Vicki Lynn Hendrix, 53, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.
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Barbara Strey
December 16, 1934 – December 01, 2013
Barbara Loreeta Strey, age 78, of Halls died Monday, December 2, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Barbara was born December 16, 1934 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late George Raymond and the late Alma (Frost) Smith. She married Donald Strey on August 5, 1958. She was employed as a Nurse . She is survived by her husband: Donald Strey and one daughter: Connie (Robert) Layne of Halls, TN; Sister of one sister: Warlene Smith of Halls, TN; She is also survived by a Grand Daughter, Candie Hedge and a Great Grand Daughter, Callie Wynn Hedge. Predeceased by her Brother, Romaine Smith, Father, George Raymond Smith, Mother, Alma Frost, Sister, Lagreeta Jordan, Sister, Odessa Scearce. The funeral will be held 2:30 pm on Wednesday, December 4 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jim Wallace officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls on Tuesday, December 3 at 2:30 pm. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 4 from 12:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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Martha Frances Clark
January 13, 1935 – December 01, 2013
Martha F. Clark, 78, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, December 1, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was retired from Kroger. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. She is survived by her son, Ricky Clark of Dyersburg; 4 brothers, Charles, Jerry, Donnie and Thomas Patton; and 2 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, A. D. & Mildred Wimms Patton and 2 sisters, Carolyn Copeland and Debbie Pevahouse. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Viewing , TN Viewing , TN
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Joann Burks
November 27, 1934 – November 30, 2013
Joann Fisher Burks, age 79, of Maury City died Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Mrs. Burks was born November 27, 1934 in Friendship, TN. She is the daughter of the late Johnnie and the late Ruth Clell (Colston) Fisher. She was employed by Tupperware She is survived by a daughter; Cindy Burks of Newman,GA., four sons: Tommy Beasley of Alamo, TN, Eddie Burks of Maury City, TN, Joey Burks of Frog Jump, TN, Paul Burks of Halls, TN; Sister of five sisters: Bobbie Nell Stephenson of Memphis, TN, Doris Stutts of Humboldt, TN, Cynthia Smith of Memphis, TN, Ava Morgan of Collierville, TN, Bonnie Fisher and six brothers: James Fisher of San Angelo, TX, Dan Fisher of MS, Roy Fisher of MS, Leroy Fisher of Bartlett, TN, Johnny Fisher of Bartlett, TN, Marty Fisher of Friendship, TN; Predeceased by her Husband, the late Edward Harris Burks, a Brother, Rex Fisher, a Sister, Sue Massengill. She is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Monday, December 2 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Steven Sutton officiating. Burial will be in Floyds Chapel Cemetery, Friendship on Monday, December 2 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 1 from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. .
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Jimmy L. Gamble
August 15, 1948 – November 30, 2013
Jimmy Lynn Gamble, 65, of Dyersburg, TN, died Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. Graveside services will be 1:00 pm Tuesday, December 3, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Chuck Richardson officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by one daughter: Gena Walden and husband Zach of Dyersburg; one step-son: Robert Lynn Matlock of Memphis; two grandchildren: Addy Walden and Payton Hinson; and caregiver/long time friend Gary Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents Lester and Pearl Gamble; one sister: Louise Mathis Brasfield; and two brothers: Johnny Gamble and Garry Gamble. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association, Tennessee Affiliate, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville. TN 37215. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → R.C. "Rocky" Lineberry, Jr.
October 01, 1961 – November 29, 2013
R.C. "Rocky" Lineberry, Jr., 52, of Finley, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2013 at his residence.
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Vivalene Sparks Leksche
November 11, 1930 – November 28, 2013
Mrs. Vivalene Sparks Leksche, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 28, 2013 at her residence. She was a caregiver for many years and a member of the Church of Christ. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday, November 30, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Koonce officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2013 and Saturday from 1:00 until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of thirty-eight years Louis Leksche; her daughter Rita Cooper of Dyersburg, TN, three step-daughters: Lou Ann Loiselle of Brighton, MI, Dianne Leksche of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Susan Leksche of Jackson, MI; one son, Danny Dew, Sr. of Dyersburg, TN; two step-sons: William Leksche and Fred Leksche both of Mt. Pleasant, MI; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and sixteen step great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents: Birdy and Marcus Sparks; one step-son, Louis Leksche, III; one sister, Rachel McConnell; and one brother: Marlus Sparks. Pallbearers will be David Cooper, Jr., Jason Cooper, Danny Dew, Jr., Jerry Burns, Randy Cooper, and Steve Cooper. James Cooper will serve as honorary pallbearer. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, November 29th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Saturday, November 30th, 2013 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, November 30th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → Robert Bruce Gurley
July 05, 1943 – November 27, 2013
Robert Bruce Gurley, 70, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at his residence.
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