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November 10, 1941 – March 02, 2013
Ethel Rebecca Eaton, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.
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February 01, 1925 – March 01, 2013
Born Februay 1, 1925 in Wynnburg, TN, Imagene Ward and her identical twin sister Margadene were the 5th and 6th children of William Lester Ward and Nettie Ann Patterson Ward. They attended grammar school in Wynnburg and graduated from Tiptonville High School in 1942. Upon graduation they went to Memphis to attend and graduated from Memphis School of Commerce. Returning home they began working for West Tennessee Soybean Mill. Margadene continued working for the mill until it stopped operation. Imagene became employed in the office of Lake County Implement Company and continued until it was closed. She then worked for Albert Markham and then later Wynnburg Tractor Company. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends to various parts of the United States, shopping trips to Memphis, and checking out Walmart in Dyersburg to see what new items were for purchase. In 1966, she moved to Mt. Juliet and lived in Providence Place Assisted Living, joining her older sister living there, Pauline Curd. She remained there until 2012. In April 2012, she moved to Murfreesboro and lived in Parkview Meadows Assisted Living for 6 months. Declining health necessitated her moving into a nursing home in October, 2012. Imagene died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. She was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel conducted by Brother Don Reel. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Pallbearers will be Greg Johnston, Bill Denman, Bill Haynie, Charles Wallace and Albert Markham. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Stroop, Richard Jaskula, Gene Lee, W.T. Patterson and Toy Dooley. The Ward family will receive friends beginning at 12 Noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by a niece, Faye J. Stroop, niece-in-law, Shirley Johnston, great niece, Anne S. Jaskula, great nephews, Steve and Greg Johnston and many cousins in KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lester and Nettie Ann Patterson Ward, 4 sisters, Nolan Johnston, Margadene Ward, Pauline Curd, infant sister Mary Gynell Ward, 1 brother, Aubrey Ward, nephew, C.L. Johnston and a great niece Lauren White. The family requests memorials be directed to the Tiptonville Church of Christ. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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February 27, 2013
Charlie Joe Wallace, 42 of Halls, TN, died Wednesday (2-27-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late George Jones and the late Betty Sue (Wright) McAlpin He was a Recycler, employed by Wrights Metals Survived by two daughters: Kia Wallace of Dyersburg, TN, Mary Ann Lovelace of MS Brother of one sister: Deloris "Lois" Watts of Halls, TN Grandson, 2 Grandsons Friends may call Monday (3-4-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday (3-5-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Holmes Cemetery,
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November 14, 1978 – February 24, 2013
Tiffany Salem Houchens, 34, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at her parent's residence.
She was a homemaker.
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August 25, 1915 – February 23, 2013
Nellie Glass Powers, 97, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a homemaker and member of Middle City Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 Graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens conducted by Brother William Norman. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Powers family will receive visitors Monday, February 25, 2013 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bob Brock, Clark Brock, Joel Goff, Randy Goff, Melvin Phillips, David Newsom and Mack Tucker. She is survived by 4 daughters, Evaleena Tucker of Dyersburg, Doris Faye Brock and husband Bob of Finley, Ann Phillips and husband Melvin of Newbern, Pearlie Wingate of Dyersburg, 1 son Wayne Powers of Dyersburg, grandchildren Mack Tucker of Halls, Jimmy Tucker of Lebanon, Il, Clark Brock and Donna Goff of Finley, Jo Ann Conner of Dyersburg, a grandson raised by Mrs. Powers, Scottie Moss of Dyersburg and Shawn Riley and great-grandchildren Joel Goff, Gracie Brock, Jennifer Brock, Taylar Phillips, Christopher Conner, Whitney Tucker, Meleki Wofford, Heven Riley and Little Jamie Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant Powers, her parents, Edd and Georgie Pearl Edders Glass, a grandson Jamie Riley, 2 brothers Otis and Eddie Glass and 3 sisters, Kitty Glass, Maggie Branch and Allie Little. The family requests memorials be directed to Finley United Methodist Church, PO Box 24, Finley, TN 38030. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, February 25th, 2013 09:00 am - 10:30 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Monday, February 25th, 2013 11:00 am Dyer County Memorial Gardens , Dyersburg TN 38024
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March 02, 1920 – February 22, 2013
Frances Glidewell Burton, 92, of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at Penny Retirement at Pavilion in Penny Farms, FL.
She was a homemaker.
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April 06, 1921 – February 21, 2013
Myra T. Hollingsworth, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired production worker for Sylvania. She was a Pentecostal.
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April 24, 1921 – February 20, 2013
Mary Lucille Guess, 91, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired production worker for Oldberg Manufacturing and a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church and the Busy Bees Quilting Group.
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February 19, 2013
Joanne London Davis, 54 of Halls, TN, died Tuesday (2-19-13) at her residence, Halls, TN. Born in Ripley,TN, she was the daughter of the late Elvin Levoie and the late Josefhine (Tomlinson) London. She was a Factory Employee, Survived by two daughters: Crystal Brown of Halls, TN, Sandy Reed of Parsons, TN Sister of five sisters: Shirley Wright of Ripley, TN, Betty Pease of Dyersburg, TN, Johnnie Hunter of Ripley, TN, Demetra Jackson of Halls, TN, Scarlet Scallions of Halls, TN and two brothers: Glynn London of Halls, TN, Elvin Levoie London of Halls, TN She also leaves 8 Grandchildren Predeceased by her brother, Jimmy London, Sister, Diane Wright, Sister, Rebecca London Friends may call Friday from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Saturday in Floyds Chapel Cemetery, Friendship.
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February 17, 2013
Nelda McCarthy, 83 of Halls, TN, died Sunday (2-17-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Fawn Grove, MS, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and the late Vera (Jones) Taylor. She was a Homemaker, Survived by one daughter: Gara Strong of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Imogene Comer and one brother: Gerald Taylor of Starkville MS Mrs. McCarthy was preceded in death by her husband, The Late Joe McCarthy. Graveside service will be held Tuesday (2-19-13) at 2:00 pm at the Halls Cemetery in Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.
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Read full obituary → October 16, 1944 – February 17, 2013
Linda Lou Allen, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and attended Beech Grove Baptist Church.
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January 01, 1959 – February 17, 2013
Gregory Donald Palmer, 54, of Dyersburg died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City. He is a member of Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy. He was an engineer at Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, an avid motorcyclist and a pilot. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Reverend James Spivey. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife Janet Lee Palmer of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Kelly Jessica Comer and husband Luke, Allison Donlee Palmer, both of Dyersburg, his mother Athrie Palmer of Dyersburg, and 1 brother James Palmer and wife Debbie of Clarksville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Milfred Palmer. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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April 22, 1922 – February 15, 2013
Carlie Turner, 90, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
He was a retired police officer for the City of Ridgely, member of First Baptist Church in Ridgely and a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Force.
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December 06, 1922 – February 15, 2013
Mary Hope Brewer McClure, 90, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church.
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Read full obituary → June 20, 1940 – February 15, 2013
Roy Hewitt O'Steen, 72, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a State Fire Marshall for the State of Tennessee. He worked for the State of Tennessee for 22 years. He was a Mason and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
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February 14, 2013
Ms. Inez Facelli, 89 of Memphis, TN, died Thursday in the Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center, Ripley, TN. Born in Lauderdale Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late Paschal Escue and the late Georgie (Moore) Garrett. She was a Registered Nurse, Survived by: Sister of one sister: Kathleen G. Strickland of Covington, TN and one brother: James "Buddy" Escue of Ripley, TN Nephew, Mike Strickland of Ft. Myers, FL, niece, Pam Tillman of Ripley, TN Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:00 pm at Halls Cemetery, Tigrett St., Halls,TN Interment will be Saturday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.
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December 21, 1927 – February 14, 2013
Teroy Shull, 85, of Ridgely, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his residence. He was a farmer and an Army veteran. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, Graveside at New Haven Cemetery conducted by Reverend David Gray. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Shull family will receive visitors Saturday, February 16th from 11:00 am until service time at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dwight Shull, Bob Shull, Gary Mobley, Jon Dickey, Brad Keiser, Dennis Richardson, David Rhodes and Michael Hamra. He is survived by 1 daughter Lou Ann Criswell and husband Tom of Newbern, 1 son Robert T. Shull, Jr. and wife Wanda of Ridgely, 1 brother James Alan Shull of Pass Christian, MS and 1 granddaughter Sarah Criswell of Newbern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Jean Woody Shull and his parents George Edward Sr. and Amelia Teroy Shull. The family requests memorials be directed to the Ridgely Senior Citizens or the Ridgely Public Library. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, February 16th, 2013 11:00 am - 12:45 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Graveside Service Saturday, February 16th, 2013 01:00 pm New Haven Cemetery 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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Read full obituary → February 09, 1940 – February 13, 2013
Glenda Joan Tirey Godwin, 73, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her residence.
She was a conservator for Comcare and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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May 22, 1928 – February 13, 2013
Richard Eugene Cole, age 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.
He was a retired Electrician from the maintenance department at Dyersburg State Community College where he worked for 25 years. Before that he worked for 25 years for Dyer Electric Motor Service of Dyersburg.
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July 03, 1942 – February 13, 2013
Martha Jean Anderson, 70, of Lenox, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home in Lenox.
She was born and raised in Roellen along with her identical twin, Joan, whom she dearly loved.
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October 03, 1919 – February 13, 2013
Bertha Shipman, 93, of Tiptonville died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely. She was a homemaker and attended Phillipy Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, February 15, 2013 Graveside at Lake Memorial Gardens in Tiptonville officiated by Brother Tom Brann. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by 3 children, Candy Curlin and husband Bill of Tiptonville, Steve Cravens and wife Judy of Tiptonville, Darlene Bell of Princeton, KY, her brother-in-law Elmer Sanford of Tiptonville, 5 grandchildren Billie Jones, Shellie Paschall, Selena Wall, Stephanie Beal, Stevie Cravens and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Bank Shipman, her parents John Edd and Florence Waldrop Nance, 3 sisters, Ruby Sanford, Hattie Tarver, Novie Bryant and 2 brothers Ralph Nance and Carl Nance. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Friday, February 15th, 2013 11:00 am Lake Memorial Gardens , Tiptonville TN 38079
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August 01, 1939 – February 11, 2013
James D. Shea, Jr., 73, of Dyersburg, (originally from Peoria, IL) died Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence. He was a loving, peaceful man who took much pride in his children and grandchildren's accomplishments.
Born August 1, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois to James "Del" Shea and Ruth M. Marchino Shea, he married Cathi Cychol Shea on August 1, 1997 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
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February 10, 2013
Gracie Mae Smith, 83 of Friendship, TN, died Sunday (2-10-13) in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Bogota, TN, she was the daughter of the late Willie and the late Willie Lucille (Williams) Lewis. She was a Seamstress, Survived by two sons: William Ray Smith of Memphis, TN, Roger Smith of Friendship, TN Sister of one brother: Joe Lewis of Gates, TN She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren Predeceased by her Husband, The Late William Francis Smith, Daughter, Charlotte Sue Holman, son, Rickey Smith Friends may call Tuesday (2-12-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (2-13-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, Interment will be Wednesday in Concord Cemetery, Gates. The family request memorial donations be sent to The Epilepsy Foundation American Kidney Foundation
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February 09, 2013
William Earl "Billy Earl" Davis, 53 of Halls, died Saturday (2-9-13) in Halls, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, he was the son of Paul Alford and the late Linda Baker Lewis. He was a Truck Driver, Survived by one daughter: Chasity Kasinger of Crockett Co., TN and three sons: Justin Davis of Ripley, TN, Chad Davis of Hudson, FL, Clint James Davis of Hudson, FL Son of Paul Alford Davis Brother of three brothers: Ronnie Paul Davis of Halls, TN, Timmy Davis of Perryville, MO, Donnie Davis of Halls, TN He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and a companion, Miriam Bevis who lived with him. Predeceased by his brother, Anthony Davis Friends may call Sunday (2-10-13)from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday (2-11-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Monday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.
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Read full obituary → February 18, 1941 – February 08, 2013
Frank Luther, 71, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was a retired electrician for Ermco and an U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Methodist.
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September 07, 1945 – February 08, 2013
Larry Edward Watts, 67, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his residence.
He was a conservationist 1 for Reelfoot Lake State Park, where he worked for 28 years and attended Keystone Church of God.
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October 11, 1932 – February 08, 2013
Cherry Sue Davis, 80, of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Keystone Church of God. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Dewayne Thomas. Interment will follow in Keefe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daryl Cox, Roger Clayton, Jr., Crystal Tacker, Carolyn Clayton, Antonio Battee and Tom Hollowell. Honorary pallbearer will be Jennifer Clayton. The Davis family will receive friends Saturday, February 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her son Johnny Steve Davis of Tiptonville and 2 grandchildren, Hannah Davis and Lauren Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny M. Davis. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, February 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Sunday, February 10th, 2013 02:00 pm the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
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September 19, 1939 – February 05, 2013
James Larry "Pee Wee" Foster, 73, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver, parts manager at Colonial Rubber and employee at Tucker Tire. He was a former Dixie Youth Baseball coach. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Larry Warner, Mark Castleman, Larry "Speedy" Edwards, Eddie Hicks, Vernon "Bobo" Volner and Brian Butler. The Foster family will receive visitors Thursday, February 7th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife Deloris Foster, 3 daughters Kathy Foster and Jennifer Foster, both of Hendersonville, NC, Donna Louise Dunaway of Dyersburg, 1 brother Everett Jackie Foster of Dyersburg, 5 grandchildren Brandi Dunaway, J.D. Dunaway, Kevin Nelson, Kayla Dunaway, Madelyn Dunaway and 1 great-grandchild Rylee Dunaway. He was preceded in death by 1 son James Edgar Dunaway and his parents William James and Mamie Louise Boswell Foster. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, February 7th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, February 8th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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May 28, 1930 – February 04, 2013
Charlie Ralph Palmer, Sr., 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.
He was the owner of Palmer Construction Company and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
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September 05, 1937 – February 03, 2013
Fay McDowell, 75, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
She was a retired secretary for the Public Defender's Office, member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, former owner with her husband of the Shake Shop, former bookkeeper with the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, former secretary of the District Attorney's Office and a former secretary for Dyersburg Avionics.
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March 02, 1923 – February 02, 2013
Magalene Welch, 89, of Bogota, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a member of Bogota Church of Christ and an active member of the Bogota Community Center, She enjoyed watching her family play baseball and softball. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother John Huse Robinson and Mr. Todd Hampton. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Stan Welch, Scott Staggs, Ryan Welch, William Pilkenton, Ted Wood, Rob Wood Clay Welch and Matthew Staggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Enochs, Mike Pilkenton, Rick Pilkenton, Jerry Pilkenton, Lowell Welch, Wally Childress, Tony Childress, Doug Singleteary and Drew Ross. The Welch family will receive visitors Monday, February 4th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Lynn Welch and wife Joyce, Jimmy Welch and wife Linda, both of Dyersburg and Randy "Pete" Welch of Bogota, 4 grandchildren, Stan Welch and wife Gina, Amy Staggs and husband Scott, Ryan Welch, Clay Welch, 5 great-grandchildren, Ellen Staggs, Matthew Staggs, Anna Staggs, Taylor Welch, Erin Welch, 1 sister June Wood of Dyersburg and 1 brother Eldred Pilkenton of Bogota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Herbert S. Welch, 1 sister Pearl Childress, 1 brother James Pilkenton and her parents Elmer and Levie Howie Pilkenton. The family requests memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002 or Bogota Community Center, c/lo Linda Shepherd, 6871 Highway 78, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, February 4th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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August 01, 1950 – February 01, 2013
Brenda F. Bivens, 62, of Dyersburg died Friday, February 1, 2013 at her residence. She attended Finley Baptist Church and was a retired billing clerk for Dyersburg City Hall. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Feburary 4, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Charlie Halliburton. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be James Bivens, Freddie Bivens, Kenneth Webster, Lowell Tillman, Jay Garza and Chad Jamison. The Bivens family will receive visitors Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband Billy D. Bivens, 1 son David Lee Bivens and wife Laura of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren Landon Kyle Bivens and Neely Lauren Bivens. She was preceded in death by her parents Neely W. and Hester Hilliard Cook. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Finley Baptist Church, 9 Poplar Street, Finley, TN 38030. Visitation Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, February 4th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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September 24, 1936 – January 31, 2013
Walter F. Urban, Jr., 76 of Dyersburg, TN, formerly of Lima, OH, passed away January 31, 2013. He was born September 24, 1936, to the late Walter F. Sr. and Wanda Urban. On August 27, 1992, he married Deborah McCluer Urban, who survives.
Mr. Urban retired from Social Security Administration, and as President of First Federal, Lima, OH. Walter was a member of First Baptist Church, Dyersburg, and looked forward to his homecoming with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a graduate of Adams, MA High School. He obtained his Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, and Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, and a MBA in Management and Economics from New York University. He was a Navy veteran, a member of B.P.O.E., No. 54, and a member of American Legion Post 113. He was the former President of the Board of Directors/Lima Symphony Orchestra, former Board of Directors/Lima Area Chamber of Commerce/Lima Area Development Council, and Accounting Alumni Advisory Board/University of Massachusetts. He was an avid sports fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes/New England Patriot's; he loved music and old war movies. Walter was a generous and loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother in-law, uncle and friend. His wife was the love of his life. His joy was sharing life with his best friend, knowing that their life had no beginning and no end.
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Virginia Johnson Robinson, 88, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.
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Bruce Overton, 87, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired architect for Forcum Lannom, member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, graduate of the Cincinnati School of Architecture, member of the Gideons, member of the YMCA and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force.
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December 30, 1914 – January 30, 2013
Estelle Alford Barnett, 98, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from the bag sewing department at Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for 50 years, she was the oldest member of Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she attended for 77 years, member of the Eastern Star-Dyersburg/Newbern Chapter 164 for over 50 years, avid gardener and she loved to fish.
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January 07, 1951 – January 30, 2013
Marie Hughes, 62, of Newbern died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a former dietary services employee of Wesley Nursing Home and Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend James Hooper. Interment will follow in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Justin Milligan, Cody Milligan, Hunter Milligan, Blake Dunevant, Clayton Rogers and Darren Milligan. The Hughes family will receive visitors Friday, February 1st from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by 1 daughter Teresa Milligan and husband Keith of Newbern, 1 son Scott Hughes and wife Christina of Dyersburg, 1 brother Alvin Dunevant and wife Alice of Newbern and 3 grandsons, Justin Milligan, Cody Milligan and Hunter Milligan. She was preceded in death by her mother Sue Dunevant and her grandmother Rozelle Dunevant. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, February 1st, 2013 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 11:00 am - 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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February 15, 1959 – January 29, 2013
Michael David Boswell, Sr., 53, of Bradford, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his residence.
He was a meat cutter for Deaton's Market in Trenton. He was a Baptist.
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Glenda Ann Paris Marks, 61, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
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June 06, 1919 – January 27, 2013
Flora Childress Davis, 93, of Dyersburg died Sunday January 27, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Davis was born in Dyersburg on June 6, 1919. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a former member of Eastern Star. Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be Monday, January 28, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Curry Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Davis will be on Tuesday at 1 p.m. graveside conducted by Bro. Lynn King at Fairview Cemetery with interment to follow. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Kelley of Newton, N.C., Joyce Ann Davis and Pam Green both of Dyersburg; four grandchildren, Jeff Kelley of Newton, N.C., Dana McIntire of Huntersville, N.C., Adam Green and Molly Green both of Dyersburg; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lloyd and Dessie Adams Childress and three brothers, Elvie Childress, Lester Childress, and Grover Childress. Pallbearers will be Vandel Spoon, Shelton Jones, Adam Green, Toby Horner, Roy Childress, and Bill Pike. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Visitation Monday, January 28th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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June 05, 1920 – January 26, 2013
Jesse Clyde Medley, 92, of Dyersburg, TN., passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Hendersonville, TN. He was born on June 5, 1920 in Humphreys County, TN, near Waverly. He was the oldest of 7 children born to William Charley Medley and Delia Annalou Gorden Medley. "Clyde" as he was known by friends, moved to West TN with his family at the age of 16. It was here that he met his wife Vernon Davidson Medley. They were married on January 19, 1944, while he was home on leave from the Army during WWII. They were married 52 years before her death in 1996. Clyde served 3 years in the US Army's 90th Infantry Division, landing on Normandy on Utah Beach on D Day in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944. He was honorably discharged October 1945, receiving the following decorations: WW II Victory Medal, American Campaign lapel button, and the European, African & Middle Eastern theater ribbon with 5 bronze stars for service in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Centr4al Europe campaigns. Clyde was proud of his military service, achieving the rank of Corporal, and was honored at the Dyersburg Veterans Day Service and Parade in November 2001 at the age of 81. Clyde worked for W. T. Cutchin & Associates and Ford Construction of Dyersburg as supervisor of bridge construction, retiring in 1990 at the age of 70. Clyde loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, gardening, welding and his profession. He was an avid fisherman, spending many hours on Kentucky Lake with family and friends. He was affectionately known as "The Inventor" later in life, as he embraced the latest technology known to him as thye CB radio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vernon, brothers Robert "Bobby" and Walter, and a sister Ludie. He is survived by 3 daughters, Janet (Jim) Threet of Hendersonville, TN., Brenda (Rocky) Brewer of South Elgin, IL., and Linda (Terry) Siddens of Mesquite, TX; 7 grandchildren, Virginia Morgan of Austin, Texas, Amy (Brian) Hite of Louisville, KY., Tiffany (Noel) Ocegueda and Mallory (Jamie) Sloma of South Elgin, IL., Cody (Eric) Heubner of Petersburg, IL., Sarah Siddens of Denver, CO, and George Siddens of Austin, TX, and 9 great grandchildren. He leaves on brother, Thomas Medley of Portage, IN and two sisters, Willie Bea Vormnitag of Trimble, and Ollie (Bud) Brock of Finley, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow military graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Visitation Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 10:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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August 16, 1925 – January 26, 2013
Lois Marie Conner Altman, 87, formerly of Tiptonville, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Providence Health Care in Palos Heights, IL. Lois was born to Homer L. Conner and Lille Morrow Conner August 16, 1925 in Hickman, KY. She attended grade school at Phillippy, TN and high school at Western High School at Sassafras Ridge, KY. Lois graduated from WHS in 1944. She married Gilbert Altman on August 16, 1944 and they made their home in Phillippy. Lois worked for the US Post Office at Phillippy and as secretary at the Lake County Board of Education. Lois continued to work when she and Gilbert moved to New Mexico as a tutor in the Deming, New Mexico Public Schools. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, February 1, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville, TN with Reverend Marita Burkeen conducting the services. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends Friday, February 1, 2013 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the church. Pallbearers will be Don Popp, Matthew Popp, Jack Haynes, Jr., Jim Harris, Dennis Buckelew, Rhett McIntosh, David Perkins and David Mooring. Lois is survived by her daughter, Cathy Altman Popp and son-in-law, Don of Palos Heights, IL; three beloved grandchildren: Stacey Stanfill Harris and husband Jim of Germantown, TN, Melissa Marie Popp of Palos Heights, IL, and Matthew Popp of Chicago, IL; and a beloved great-granddaughter, Emily Grace Harris of Germantown, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert in 1995 and her daughter, Linda in 2007 as well as her brother, Homer L. (Pete) Conner, Jr. in 1976. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 536 Church Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079 or the Lake County High School Alumni Association. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, February 1st, 2013 11:00 am - 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 536 Church St, Tiptonville TN 38079 Funeral Service Friday, February 1st, 2013 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 536 Church St, Tiptonville TN 38079
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June 20, 1948 – January 24, 2013
Billie Jean Arnold Smith, 64, of Dyersburg died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was assistant manager at Sonic in Newbern, a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a softball and basketball coach at the Activity Center, and a member of the Dyer County High School Baseball Boosters. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church conducted by Reverend Gary Meade. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Thomas Langford, Paul Hollis, Carey Tinkle, Monty Essary, Michael Lord and Joe Purcell. The Smith family will receive visitors Saturday, January 26th from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the funeral home and at 1:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the church. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Smith of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Michelle Anderson-Hollis and husband Paul, Alicia Langford and husband Thomas, all of Dyersburg and 4 grandchildren, Jared Anderson, Kailee Anderson, Amelia Langford and Wyatt Langford. She was preceded in death by her parents Noel Milton and Bessie Cordelia Sherbit Arnold. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg Dyer County Humane Society, 1120 East Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, January 26th, 2013 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Sunday, January 27th, 2013 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Saint Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, January 27th, 2013 02:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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February 15, 1947 – January 23, 2013
Richard Gibbons, age 66, of Halls died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at home in Halls. Richard was born February 15, 1947 in Friendship, TN. He is the son of the late John Wiley and the late Eula V (Fraizer) Gibbons. He married Pansy Gibbons. He served in the National Guard. He was employed at TVA as a Journeyman Lineman. He is survived by two sons: Billy Gibbons of Dyersburg, TN, Chris Gibbons of Halls, TN; Brother of two sisters: Viola Denecke of Fredricksburg.VA Sue Newbill of Atoka, TN and two brothers: Charles Gibbons of Friendship, TN, Johnny Gibbons of Alamo, TN; Richard also leaves 4 grandchildren. Predeceased by his Wife, Pansy Gibbons, Brother, James Gibbons, Brother, Aubrey Gibbons, Sister, Mildred Baker. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with David Watts officiating. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Halls on Tuesday, November 26. Calling hours will be Monday, November 25 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
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J.N. Thompson, 84, of Paris, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Henry County Medical Center.
He was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Hodges Chapel Baptist Church and an avid deer hunter.
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April 25, 1918 – January 22, 2013
Pauline Lucas, 94, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Maple Ridge Manor. She was Assistant Manager and Bookkeeper with F.W. Woolworth Company from 1940 - 1982.. She was a graduate of Normal College which is now The University of Memphis. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Mr. Rick Willis. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Fred Roland Moody Cherry, Chucky Moody, Lloyd Smith, Jr., Randy Hutcherson, Gerald Finley and Robert Turnbow. The Lucas family will receive visitors Thursday morning beginning at 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home. She is survived by her niece Jane Cherry, her great nephew Fred Roland Moody Cherry and family and her caregiver and friend Mae Turnbow, all of Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents Roland Elbert and Tommie Delila DeMoss Lucas. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, January 24th, 2013 09:00 am - 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, January 24th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 21, 2013
Claude Ray "Jimmy" Lewis, 72 of Gates, TN, died Monday (1-21-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyer Co., TN, he was the son of the late Willie and the late Lucille (Williams) Lewis. He was a Farmer, Survived by one son: Allen Lewis of Gates, TN Brother of one sister: Gracie Mae Smith of Maury City, TN and one brother: Joe Lewis of Gates, TN Grandson, Chad Lewis and granddaughter Cassie Lewis both of Gates, TN; Close Family Friend, Bill Hooten of Halls, TN Friends may call Thursday (1-24-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday (1-25-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Friday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls.
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January 21, 2013
Daisy Marie Burton Byrd, 92 of Halls, TN, died Monday (1-21-13)in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith and the late Daisy (Baldwin) Burton. She was a Bookkeeper, Survived by one daughter: Donna Dabbs of Halls, TN and three sons: Richard Byrd of Jeffersonville, IN, Michael Byrd of Mooresville, IN, Danny Byrd of Memphis, TN 8 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren Friends may call Wednesday (1-23-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday (1-24-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be in Eastside Cemetery, Martin. The family request memorial donations be sent to Charity of Donor's Choice
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