Independent local accountability journalism for Dyer & Lake counties and the Midsouth.
10,826 obituaries from area funeral homes, newest first. Each notice links to the funeral home's official page for the full obituary and condolences.
March 03, 1927 – August 20, 2013
Gordon Lee Rogers, 86, of Tiptonville, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired insurance agent and a member of Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was very active in all church activities. He was a member and past twice President of Kiwanis Club, member of American Legion and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → June 03, 1947 – August 16, 2013
Tommy Bane, 66, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired employee with the Human Resources Department from M.A. Hanna Corporation.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 13, 1915 – August 16, 2013
Gladys N. Agee, 98, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ in Bonicord. She had worked for several years at Dyersburg Fabrics.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 15, 2013
Mrs. Helen H. Harrell, 91, passed away on Aug. 15, 2013. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5-8pm. at the Halls Funeral Home. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Halls on Aug. 20, 2013 at 10am. Funeral Rites of the Eastern Star will follow. Mrs. Harrell was the daughter of the late Auzie and Birdie (Pike) Cates. She was the widow of the late Ellie Ray Harrell. Mrs. Harrell was a homemaker and former factory employee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Halls. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Harrell was a former Worthy Matron. Mrs. Harrell is survived by a daughter; Helen (Dan) Redmond of Halls, and a son; Auzie (Tracey)Harrell of Martin. Mrs. Harrell also leaves a sister: Beatrice Fowler of Nutbush,TN. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 09, 1927 – August 14, 2013
Lucy Countess Slaughter, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 18, 1941 – August 13, 2013
Kathleen Fisher Clancy, 72, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. She was a retired Secretary for Lara Kendall School where she worked for 41 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, officiated by Reverend Craig Myrick. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Talmadge Brown, Danny Stover, Lewis Shelton, Howard Todd, Bart Smith and Kevin Massey. Honorary pallbearers will be James "Bubba" Tolar, Brad Keiser, Fred Wortman, Steve Fuzzell, Kenny Seaton and Barry Olhausen. The Clancy family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 14th at the church. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Richard Clancy, Sr., 2 daughters Susan Burns and husband Randy of Halls, Christy Hays and husband Tim of Ridgely, 1 son, Richard Clancy, Jr. of Ridgely, her mother Sue Fisher of Ridgely, 1 sister Carolyn Stone of Dyersburg, 4 grandchildren Joey Nance and wife Michelle, Laura Nance, Maghen Clancy, Catherine Clancy and 1 great-grandchild Kayleigh Nance. She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Gaylon Fisher. The family requests memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church or Relay for Life. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm First United Methodist Church- Ridgely , Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, August 15th, 2013 11:00 am First United Methodist Church-Ridgely , Ridgely TN 38080
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 23, 1928 – August 12, 2013
Mary Lee Lewis, 84, of Hornbeak died Monday, August 12, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Ricky Stover. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Dru Smith, Craig Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Jason Lewis, Dalton Lewis, Bill Waggoner and Gerald Simrell. The Lewis family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 13th at the funeral home. She is survived by her 5 sons, Gary Lewis and wife Peggy of Troy, Kenneth Lewis and wife Becky of Hornbeak, John Lewis and wife Linda of Union City, James Lewis and wife Valery of Obion, Darrell Thomas Lewis of Hornbeak, 12 grandchildren Jennifer and Jeff Burroughs, Jonathan and Angela Lewis, Leanne and Dru Smith, Craig Lewis, Jason Lewis, Laura and Bill Waggoner, Rebecca and Robert Jones, Will Regan, Dalton Lewis, Alaina Lewis, Brandon Stephenson and Breanna Stephenson, 9 great-grandchildren, Alexandrya Burroughs, Donovan Burroughs, Noah Lewis, Addisyn Lewis, Leanna Blakley, Katie Smith, Bryce Smith, Owen Waggoner and Cooper Waggoner. She was preceded in death by her husband John Willie "Bud" Lewis, her son Donald Lewis, 2 great-grandchildren Hunter Lewis and Hannah Blakley, 1 sister Marie Hoard, 2 brothers Frank Lowery and George Lowery. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 04, 1930 – August 12, 2013
On August 12, 2013, our beloved mother and Grandmother Betty Evelyn Bledsoe Piper passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Betty is survived by her daughter Marilyn Elizabeth Piper-Seybold, son-in-law Hans Seybold, son James Scott Piper, daughter-in law Lorena Ramos Piper, her sisters Mary Rodgers, Judith Bailey and Jane Davis and grandchildren Traci Slack, James Sean Piper and Kristina Lea Piper and great grandson Jared Steuart. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Lynn Bledsoe and twin brother Bobby Bledsoe. Her husband James Stanley Piper joined her on August 14, 2013. Betty was born on February 4, 1930 in Dyersburg, TN. After raising her children, Betty pursued her career in civil service as a systems analyst for the U.S. Navy. She retired and moved to Kingman from San Diego, where she built a home and brightened our lives with her kindness and charm. Whether a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or friend, Betty loved and was loved deeply by all. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, September 14, 2013, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by The Rev. Dr. David Bailey and The Rev. Judith Bailey with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service Saturday, September 14th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 17, 1946 – August 11, 2013
Mary Alice Walker, 67, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired nurse and attended the Holy Hills Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home with Brother Calvin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Walker family will receive visitors Monday evening, August 12, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Anita Ward and Amy Hill both of Dyersburg; 3 sisters, Ann Smith & husband Joe of Finley, Vickie Bradley & husband Jeff of Newbern, and Barbara Neugass of Palm Springs, CA; 2 brothers, James Carroll & wife Janice of Finley and Robert Daniel Carroll & wife Jewel of Fowlkes; 4 grandchildren, Justin Ward, Clint Ward, Michael Hicks and Craig Hicks; and a special friend, Bobby Qualls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Walker; parents, Robert & Lucille Weeks Carroll; and a brother, Paul Carroll. Pallbearers will be Craig Hicks, her grandson, Joe Smith, Chad Smith, Chuck Smith, Cody Gray, and Matthew Gray. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, August 12th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 24, 1941 – August 10, 2013
Irma Sisk Whitt, 72, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Oakwood Community Living Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → July 20, 1940 – August 10, 2013
Jerry Thomas Seratt, 73, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired truck driver for Dana Truck Fleet, member of American Motorcycle Association and a member of National Rifle Association.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 9, 2013
David D. Stuart, Sr died August 9, 2013. He was born in Stanton, Tennessee on September 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Alma Stuart. He was a well known announcer for many years on radio station WKBL in Covington before he joined the Methodist ministry. He served at multiple Methodist churches in west Tennessee for more than 20 years. After his retirement from the Methodist ministry, the Reverend Stuart served as pastor at the Presbyterian church in Ripley, Tennessee. Funeral services will ...
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home
Read full obituary → September 28, 1926 – August 09, 2013
Phyllis Marie Cox, 86, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at her daughter's residence in Ridgely.
She was a retired waitress with Folk's Folly in Memphis and was a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
December 30, 1975 – August 08, 2013
Mr. James Ivan (Pewee) Riley, age 37, of Murray, KY died at 12:55am Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, KY. He was born Dec. 30, 1975 in Dyersburg, TN. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his brother; Ernest (Bubba) Riley, Jr. and his grandparents; Ward & Elizabeth Riley and Ivan & Mary Shawver. His survivors include; one daughter; Hailey Riley, of Newbern, TN, two sons; Mason Riley, of Fowkles, TN and Gavin Riley, of Finley, TN, parents: Ernest & Annie (Shawver) Riley, Sr. of Murray, KY, one half sister; Andrea Alexander (Bubba), of Lenox, TN, one half brother; Shane Dudley (Misty), of Ft. Myers, FL and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, August 11, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The Riley family will receive visitors from 5:00pm until 8:00pm Saturday, August 10th at the funeral home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, August 10th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, August 11th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
May 30, 1948 – August 06, 2013
Anne Todd Gephart, 65, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from the State of Tennessee as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. She was a former board member with Matthew 25:40 and N.A.M.I. (National Alliance of Mental Illness). Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern conducted by Brother James Gunter. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Josh Hutchison, Donnie Hutchison, Tony Hipps, Kenneth Hutchison, Matthew O'Rear and Ronnie Hutchison. The Gephart family will receive visitors Saturday, August 10th from 10:30 - 12:30 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughters, Merideth Hutchison and husband Josh, of Troy, Beth Taylor of New York, NY, a grandson Mark Allen Taylor, Jr. and his father Mark Taylor, Sr., both of Wartrace, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Catherine Gates Todd. The family requests that memorials be directed to Matthew 25:40. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, August 10th, 2013 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Saturday, August 10th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Jefferson St, Newbern TN 38059
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 12, 1930 – August 05, 2013
Maxine Ford, 83, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → June 22, 1990 – August 04, 2013
Justin Scott Burch, 23, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Carlisle, IN.
He was born in Vincennes, IN on June 22, 1990.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → July 20, 1923 – August 01, 2013
Betty Lou Cook, 90, of Wynnburg, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was retired from the dietary department from Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home, member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and was a former employee from Rolane Manufacturing.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 31, 2013
Emerson Louis Riley, 77 of Ripley, TN, died Wednesday At his residence in, Ripley, TN. Born in Ohio, , he was the son of the late Orville Henry and the late Clara Fay (Devilbliss) Riley. Mr. Riley married BrendaRiley He was a Truck Driver, Survived by his wife: Brenda(Riley) Riley, two daughters: Natasha Lawson of Ripley, TN, Kim Robinson of Ripley, TN and five sons: Thom Riley of Indina, Darrel Riley of Michagan, Doug Riley of Indiana, Dallas Riley of Indiana, Joe Riley of Iowa Predeceased by his son, David Riley .Family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 31, 2013
Bobbie Ann Hardee , 58 of, Ripley, TN, died Wednesday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Neal and the late Peggy Ann Bradford Webb. Married to her husband of 42 years Dennis Hardee SR She was a Factory Employee Survived by her husband: Dennis R Hardee, one daughter: Alisa Hardee Robbins of Ripley, TN and one son: Dennis "Scooter" Hardee of Ripley, TN Sister of four sisters: Alice Latham of Gates, TN, Marilyn Picou of Montedut, LA, Francis Winters of Morgan Winters, CA, Donna Webb of Brownsville, TN and one brother: Lewis Webb of Corpis Christy, TX Friends may call Thursday August 1,2013 from 5 Til 8 pm at Ripley Church Of GOD , Ripley, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday August 2 2013 at 2 pm at Ripley Church Of GOD, Ripley,TN Interment will be Friday in Cross Road Cemetery, . In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Ripley Church Of GOD
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → March 30, 1920 – July 30, 2013
Lela Hortense Cooley Davis Dudley, 93, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired employee from GTE Sylvania, member of Springhill Baptist Church, worked as a hostess at several local restaurants and she was "everybody's Grandma".
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
April 02, 1915 – July 29, 2013
Vassie Holmes McDaniel, 98, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Methodist Hospice Residence. She was a homemaker and member of Lucy Baptist Church in Millington. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend David Lawrence. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Scotty Nash, Andy Nash, Josh Hicks, Jake McDaniel, Larry McDaniel and Lance Clark. The McDaniel family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 31st at the funeral home. She is survived by her her son Larry McDaniel and wife Carolyn of Atoka, her daughter Kathy McDaniel Cook and husband Javus of Ripley,her sister, Fern Nash of Bonicord, 3 grandchildren Brandy Clark and husband Lance, Joshua Hicks and wife Kim, Jake McDaniel and 4 great-grandchildren, John Oliver, Jessica Oliver, Hanna Hicks and Samantha Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. McDaniel, her parents Perry Allen and Nora Collins Holmes, 4 brothers, Elmo Holmes, Bud Holmes, Ray Holmes, Chuck Holmes and 1 great-grandson, Hunter Hicks. The family requests memorials be directed to Lucy Baptist Church, 4005 Lucy Road, Millington, TN 38053. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, August 1st, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
June 18, 1921 – July 28, 2013
June Fearnside Lannom, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, July 28, 2013, at her home in Dyersburg, surrounded by her family. She was born in Palatka, Florida, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Fearnside on June 18, 1921, and was graduated from Putnam County High School in 1939. She attended the Florida State College For Women in Tallahassee and Stetson University in Deland, Florida, before working as a secretary with the General Services Administration in Washington D.C. during World War II. After the war, she returned to Palatka where she managed her family's florist shop with her mother. In 1948, she met Edward H. Lannom, Jr., who was employed as a civil engineer by the Merritt Chapman and Scott Construction Company, which was then engaged in the construction of a pulp mill plant in Palatka. They were married at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in Palatka on December 6, 1949. In 1951, they moved to Dyersburg where Mr. Lannom joined his uncle, Vern Forcum, in the family construction company which became Forcum Lannom, Inc. Active her entire life, until very recently, Mrs. Lannom was a lover of the arts who was skilled as a painter and flower arranger. She loved music and was particularly fond of opera, the classics and Broadway musicals. She was also an avid golfer and an early member of the Dyersburg Ladies Golf Association. A member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church for sixty years, she was a member of the Altar Guild and the Church Women's Association. She was preceded in death by her husband, an infant son, Hilt Montgomery Lannom, her mother, father, sister and brother. Mrs. Lannom is survived by her two sons, Edward H. Lannom, III of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and John M. Lannom of Dyersburg, and four grandchildren, Edward H. Lannom, IV, Revel Elizabeth Lannom, Sarah Case Lannom and Katharine Clive Lannom. Visitation with Mrs. Lannom's family will be from 5:00 to 7:00 p. m. on Tuesday, July 30, 2013, at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Dyersburg. Her funeral will be at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at St. Mary's Church conducted by Reverend Gary Meade followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Pall Bearers will be Bob Dean, Eddie Davis, Richard Donner, David Buchannon, Bob Newbill and Tony Dement. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to any of Matthew 25:40, the Dyersburg Union Mission, the Dyer County Humane Association, the Red Cross and the United Way. Visitation Tuesday, July 30th, 2013 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 11:00 am St. Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → August 26, 1980 – July 26, 2013
Sybil Schenk, 32, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a member of the Church of Christ and had been a CNA at the Bridge at Ridgely.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → December 11, 1945 – July 25, 2013
Sandra Lee Anderson, 67, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at the Ripley Healthcare Nursing Home in Ripley.
She was a retired medical technologist at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and a member of God's Place Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → December 11, 1953 – July 24, 2013
Dale Tippit, 59, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired mechanic and a member of Willingham Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 21, 1936 – July 24, 2013
Harry Alan Brewer, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at his residence.
He was retired from the Corp of Engineers, member of Finley Baptist Church and was an avid Nascar Fan and Colorado Rockies Fan.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 23, 2013
Hazel Virginia White, 94 of Alamo, TN, died Tuesday in the Crockett County Nursing Home, Alamo, TN. Born in Crockett Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late George Washington and the late Erma Birtie (Lanier) Woods. She was a Factory Employee, employed by Kellwood for many years. Survivors include; One sister: Annell Elmore of McComb, MS Daughter In Law, Vonnette White of Millington, TN; granddaughter, Sonya White-Barham of Hernando, MS; grandson, Kurt White of Millington, TN; great granddaughter, Hannah Barham; great grandson, Chase Barham, great grandson, Kyle White; great grandson, Cole White; Predeceased by her husband, Guy White, a son, Jewell White, three sisters; Maybell Leggett, Ethel Bailey, Sara Scarbrough, and brothers; Jimmy Ally, and O'dell Woods. Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 at Lebanon United Methodist Church, Friendship, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday at 10:00 am at Lebanon United Methodist Church, , Friendship Interment will be Friday in Lebanon Cemetery.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 17, 1947 – July 23, 2013
Robert William Toth, 66, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was the regional librarian for Forked Deer Regional Library and a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 13, 1938 – July 20, 2013
William Thomas Simmons, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired mechanic.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
March 25, 1943 – July 20, 2013
Thomas Ray Eaton, 70, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired employee with Colonial Rubber and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
November 16, 1921 – July 19, 2013
Winnie Inez Bargery, 91 of Jonesboro, AR. formerly of Ridgely, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired employee for Ridgely Senior Citizens Program and she was the founding member and the oldest current member of Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → August 28, 1932 – July 19, 2013
Harold Lynn Williams, 80, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired foreman for Caterpillar in Joliet, IL. He was a Mason and a Shriner and an avid golfer and fisherman.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 21, 1938 – July 19, 2013
Dr. Raymond A. Boston, 75, of Humboldt, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2013 at his daughter's residence.
He was the pastor for First Baptist Church in Dyersburg for 28 years. He was a recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow of Rotary International and was Chaplin for Dyersburg Police Department and Dyersburg Fire Department. He was a graduate and was Alumni of the Year of Union University, President of Tennessee Baptist Executive Board, Vice President of Tennessee Baptist Convention and President of New Orleans Theology Seminary Alumni Association. He was a member of Southern Baptist Convention Credentials Committee and a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He served as Pastor at First Baptist Church in Grand Junction, Wynnburg Baptist Church and First Baptist Church in Dresden, Humboldt, Dyersburg, Covington and Tiptonville. He was an outstanding Baptist Minister in the State of Tennessee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 15, 2013
Tracie Jo Thomas, 47 Halls, TN, died Monday in the Jackson Regional Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Billy Joe and the late Mavis (Sawyer) Daniels. Mrs. Thomas was a nurse and a US Army Veteran. Survived by her husband: Ronnie Jerome Thomas, one daughter: Selena Daniels of Halls, TN and two sons: Joshua Daniels of Halls, TN, Tyler Daniels of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Linda Daniels of Halls, TN She is also survived by an Uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daniels of Memphis, TN; Aunt, Gloria Clendenin of Dyersburg, TN; Mrs. Thomas is survived by five grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 29, 1977 – July 15, 2013
Christopher Brian Green, 36, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, July 15, 2013 at his residence.
He was an office furniture installer, member of Hickory Valley Baptist Church, an avid guitar player and poetry writer and a 1996 graduate of Bolivar, TN High School.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 12, 1925 – July 14, 2013
Carol Jordan Crumpler, 88, of Dyersburg, died Sunday July 14, 2013 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a loving mother of two and grandmother of three. She was a housewife, avid golfer, and fierce bridge player who always wanted to win. She loved to help with community and church work. Working in the yard was a tremendous joy to her because it allowed her to enjoy nature's own beauty, especially the birds. She was a sports enthusiast, finding golf, basketball, football, and baseball very exciting. She helped family members develop their playing skills and love of sports by tossing every kind of ball for them to catch and throw back to her. Her God, her family and her friends were the three most important things of her life. She will be sorely missed by her many bridge club friends. Graveside services for Mrs. Crumpler will be held at 11:00 A.M.,Wednesday, July 17, 2013 at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN with Dr. David Russell officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter: Lynn Story of Jackson, TN; her son Rike Crumpler of Boone, NC; and three grandchildren: Zachary Story, Jacob Story of Jackson, TN and G.R. Crumpler of Boone, NC. She also is survived by her son-in-law Brian Story of Jackson, TN and daughter-in-law Doctor Tammy North Crumpler of Boone, NC and many well-loved nephews and nieces. She is preceded in death by her husband George Crumpler; her son Jordan Crumpler; two sisters and three brothers. Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Wednesday, July 17th, 2013 11:00 am Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → January 10, 1954 – July 13, 2013
John Leonard Moore, 59, of Ridgely, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at his residence.
He was an agricultural pilot and a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church. He was a farmer, postal worker, formerly a Ridgely police department officer and a deputy with Lake County and Dyer County Sheriff's Departments. He was an avid fisherman.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → December 02, 1935 – July 13, 2013
Austin Eugene Hill, 77, of Finley, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired factory employee with Dyersburg Fabrics and a farmer. He was a member of Junction Church of God and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → January 05, 1922 – July 11, 2013
Mary Ruth Hailey, 91, of Newbern, passed peacefully on July 11, 2013. In her last days she was a resident of Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg where she was treated with gentle and loving care.
She was a long time member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ and taught children and ladies Bible classes for over 60 years.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → January 17, 1935 – July 11, 2013
Joe Mason McDowell, 78, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
He was a retired criminal investigator for the Public Defender's Office, formerly served as Dyer County Sheriff and he served as an investigator for the District Attorney's Office. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the former co-owner of the Shake Shop.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → September 13, 1938 – July 10, 2013
Betty Kate Cox, 74, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired laundry worker for Wesley Homes of Dyersburg and attended Evansville Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 01, 1954 – July 09, 2013
Rickie Lane Ingram, 59, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at his residence.
He worked for the engineering department at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, where he worked for 25 years. He was an avid sportsman, family man and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
April 28, 1965 – July 09, 2013
Kathy A. Horner, 48, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a nurse at Dyersburg Manor. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 12, 2013 Graveside at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery officiated by Reverend Mike Hickman. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Horner family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 pm Thursday, July 11th at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband Michael Horner of Dyersburg, her daughter Christa Gunnels and husband Aaron of Newbern, her son Aaron Burnett of Braggadocio, MO, her mother Hazel Rettig of Dyersburg, five sisters, Brenda Chu of Dyersburg, Lisa Harrington of Nashville, Debbie McGrew and Janice Chronister of Hot Springs, AR, JoAnn Chronister of Tulsa, OK, one brother Bobby Chronister of Tulsa, OK and three grandchildren, Haley Woods, Hanna Gunnels and Riley Garrett. She was preceded in death by her father Alford Elliott, her sister Cheryl 'Cookie' Huffman and her brother Jerry Chronister. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
May 03, 1920 – July 07, 2013
Murray G. Kemp, 93, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 07, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired with the City of Dyersburg and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and a WWII Veteran. He grew up in Millsfield. When he was 20, he and a buddy joined the National Guard on Sept. 11, 1940. They left five days later for Fort Jackson, S.C., where they received their training and spent the next three years training new soldiers. His platoon was mobilized in 1940 and sent overseas in 1944 to St. Albans, England, where they stayed for several months until being moved to Southampton, England. They stayed there for five days and went to Normandy on June 14, 1944, eight days after D-Day, June 6, 1944. Back in France, on Feb. 17, 1945, Kemp received a battlefield commission. Over a month later, on March 25, 1945, they crossed the Rhine River into Germany. Soon after, Kemp caught a 20-millimeter bullet in the left side. He was taken to a field hospital for an operation and then on to Paris, where he was made a first lieutenant before being flown to Augusta, Ga., where he stayed in the hospital for the next 18 months, when he retired on Nov. 17, 1946. He went on a 60-day leave before officially retiring on Jan. 17, 1947. He then returned to Dyersburg. For his duty and contributions to his country, Kemp received a combat-infantry badge, the oak leaf cluster Purple Heart, a European Theater ribbon, a good-conduct badge and the Silver Star. Funeral services for Mr. Kemp will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 10, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Mr. Parks Thurmon and Mr. Scott Owen officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Murray Kemp, Tony Willis, Stacy Pruitt, David Walker, Benny Sipes and Sam Hummer. The Kemp family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by his son, Murray Allen Kemp of Lawrenceburg, his daughters, Trenna Kemp and Sandy Wilson both of Dyersburg, five grandchildren, Heather Atkins, Allison Hill, Kelsey Kemp, Kelli Kemp, Kirk Kemp and four great-grandchildren, Hailey Atkins, Trey Atkins, Hannah Hill and Hunter Hill. He is preceded in death by his wife Brenda S. Kemp, his parents Guy and Jessie Thomas Kemp, his sister Mattie Dawson and two brothers Charles Kemp and LH Kemp. The family request memorials be directed to Parr Avenue Church of Christ or donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
November 06, 1935 – July 07, 2013
Roy A.Fowler, 77, of Finley, TN died Sunday, July 7, 2013, at his residence. He was a farmer in the Heloise and Bogota communities for many years. Finding that retirement did not fit his active lifestyle, he changed his love of tending plants to Wal-Mart where he worked in the garden center for fifteen years. His love of the outdoors led him to enjoy his hobbies of hunting and fishing. Funeral services for Mr. Fowler will be 2:00 pm, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at the Independent Free Holiness Church with Brother Calvin Smith conducting the services. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Gerald Burns, Larry Bizzle, Billy Jack Goad, Jackie Goad, Mike White and Lloyd Smith. The Fowler family will receive visitors Tuesday, July 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Gerene Fowler of Finley; one daughter, Beverly Walker; one son, Larry Fowler; and, one sister, Janice Burns; three grandchildren: Jason Burns, Justin Walker, and Jamie Fowler all of Dyersburg; two step-grandchildren, Beverly Jones of Dyersburg, and Tony Prater of Dodge City, Kansas; and ten great-grandchildren: Sydney Burns, Bryce Burns, Devyn Burns, Haley Walker, Chloe Walker, Jon Ward, Jarred Jones, Dalton Prater, Brayden Prater, and Morgan Prater. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy Rogers and Ester Lee Joslin Fowler. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, July 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, July 10th, 2013 02:00 pm Independent Free Holiness Church Upper Finley Rd, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → July 05, 1942 – July 06, 2013
Margaret Nell Pleasant Broglin, 71, of Dyersburg, formerly of Halls, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired nurse and a member of First Christian Church - Chestnut Bluff. She was a graduate of Dyersburg State Nursing Program and she was very well loved and respected by all who knew her.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → November 26, 1957 – July 05, 2013
Roger Dale Tippit, 55, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, July 5, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired truck driver, attended Exchange Street Church of Christ and owned A-Tippit Sewer & Drainage in Chicago, IL.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →