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Mary Jo Norwood

June 25, 1939 – December 22, 2012

Mary Jo Norwood, 73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker, member of Harvest Baptist Church and was a volunteer for the Dyersburg/Dyer County Union Mission.

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Richard Thomas Choate

November 01, 1919 – December 21, 2012

Mr. Richard "Red" Choate, 93, of Tiptonville, TN died Friday, December 21, 2012 at his residence in Tiptonville. He will celebrate his 71st wedding anniversary in heaven with his deceased wife, Georgia. They were married on December 21, 1941. He was born on November 1, 1919. He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, retired from Colonial Rubber, and a WWII Veteran. He received numerous medals and a purple heart. Visitation for Mr. Choate will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Choate will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, December 23, 2012 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Charles Southerland. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Obion. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Judy Clayton and husband, Gary of Ridgely and Betty Southerland and husband, Charles of Union City; four sons, Thomas Choate of Hornbeak, Larry Choate and wife, Elvie of Ridgely, Johnny Choate and wife, Janice of Dyersburg, and Jimmy Choate and wife, Maudie of Keefe Community; 26 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, and his care giver, Sue Pope. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgie Shanklin Choate; 5 sisters, Evelyn Cole, Margaret Carnell, Dorothy Cole, Genevieve Walls, and Lydia Bray; two brothers, Claude Choate and Floyd Choate; his parents, George and Nancy Holder Choate; and one grandchild, one great-grandchild, and a daughter-in-law, Margaret. Pallbearers will be Grandchildren. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, December 22nd, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Sunday, December 23rd, 2012 02:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Bert F. Viar, III

June 28, 1952 – December 20, 2012

Mr. Bert F. Viar, III, 60, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, December 20, 2012 at his residence in Dyersburg. He was retired, a lifelong resident of Dyersburg and a member of the First United Methodist Church. A private service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include one sister, Katherine Viar Hinson and husband, Ed of Madison, AL; one brother, John B. Viar of Harvest, AL; and a niece, Leslie Baird Hinson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bert F. Viar, Jr., and Jane Lauderdale Baird Viar. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Humane Society. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Viewing , TN

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Freddie Michael Westmoreland

March 27, 1951 – December 18, 2012

Freddie Michael Westmoreland, 61, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, December 18, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired salesman for Williams Furniture Store and a member of Church Grove Baptist Church.

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Eddie Ray Cook

May 01, 1937 – December 18, 2012

Mr. Eddie Ray Cook, life long resident of Dyer, Lake, and Obion county died Dec 18,2012 at Henry County HealthCare Center. Mr. Cook was born May 1, 1937. He was seventy-five years old. He was preceded in death by his spouse, Dorothy Hogan Cook, a twin sister Ada Faye Cook, and a sister Judy Taylor. He is survived by a brother Joe T. Cook, of Rio Rancho, NM, a sister Rose Preslar of Paris, TN and a sister Jane Fowler of Dyerburg, TN.. He is survived by a step-son Lenard Briggs of Jefferson City, TN and a step-daughter Dianna Schultz of Morristown, TN. His body is to be cremated with a memorial service to be Friday, December 21, 2012, 5-7 pm at Curry's Chapel in Ridgely, TN. Interment will be in Dandrige, TN with his wife. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, December 21st, 2012 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Lucille Jamison

January 13, 1920 – December 16, 2012

Lucille Jamison, 92, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, December 16, 2012 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a retired factory worker with Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for 48 years and a 60 year member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church.

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Donna J. Webb Gladden

April 05, 1961 – December 09, 2012

Donna J. Webb Gladden, 51, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, December 12, 2012 Graveside at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery with Brother Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Gladden family will receive visitors Tuesday, December 11, 2012 from 4:30 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and Wednesday, December 12, 2012 from, 10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband James "Noot" Gladden of Dyersburg; a son, Tommy Webb Taylor of Dyersburg; a sister, Tammy Lynn Viar and husband Johnny of Dyersburg; her mother, Joyce Webb Neff and husband George; her maternal grandmother, Irene Griffin of Dyersburg; a niece, Ashley Corbin & husband Scottie of Dyersburg; 3 great nieces, Hannah and Katlyn Pollock and McKinly Corbin; 6 cousins, Scott Gibbons, Stacey Peevyhouse and husband David, Shannon Powell and husband Allen, Ethan Gibbons and wife Lindsey, Erin Lee, and Taylor Gilbert and wife Sheila all of Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Lynn Webb. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, December 11th, 2012 04:30 pm - 09:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 10:00 am - 12:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Wednesday, December 12th, 2012 01:00 pm Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024

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Mary Lee Watson

February 04, 1923 – December 08, 2012

Mrs. Mary Lee Watson, 89, of Nashville formerly of Dyersburg died Saturday, December 8, 2012 at the Healthcare Center at West Meade Place in Nashville, TN. She worked for a number of years at Dyersburg Fabrics, was co-owner of American Glass was an active member of Bellevue United Methodist Church and while she lived in Dyersburg was an active member of First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Monday, December 10, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Dr. David Russell. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Bubba Hendren, Eddie Anderson, Fred Bell, Mike Moore, David Buchannon and Shelton Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Outpost Sunday School Class at First United Methodist Church and Fellowship Sunday School Class at Bellevue United Methodist Church in Nashville. The Watson family will receive visitors 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Sunday, December 9, 2012 and Monday beginning at 11:30 at the funeral home. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Lord and husband Mike of Nashville; a son, Stan Watson of Dyersburg; five grandchildren, Michael Lord (Melissa), Tom Lord (Stephanie), Miles Holland, Bronson Watson and Bob Tweedy (Beth); and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Watson; a daughter, Freddie Tweedy; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Watson; two sisters, Bessie Arnold and Emma Jones; two brothers, W. I. Sherbit and J. G. Sherbit and her parents, W. I. and Hessie Ann Davison Sherbit. The family would like to thank the staff of Healthcare Center at West Meade Place and Guardian Hospice in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to Guardian Hospice, 800 Crescent Centre Drive, Three Corporate Center, Suite 550, Franklin, TN 37067, Bellevue United Methodist Church, 7501 Old Harding Road, Nashville, TN 37211 or First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-03969. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Sunday, December 9th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, December 10th, 2012 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Jimmy Lee Adams

January 16, 1938 – December 07, 2012

Jimmy Lee Adams, 74, of the Fowlkes Community, died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.

He was a retired farmer and land owner, member and elder of Dyersburg Seventh Day Adventist Church and a 28 year member of the Dyer County School Board.

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Mary Sugg Baker

September 12, 1922 – December 07, 2012

Mary Sugg Baker, 90, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, December 7, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a loving aunt and great-aunt. Services will be at 11:00 am, Monday, December 10, 2012 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Baker family will receive visitors Monday, December 10, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include her sister, Teeny Williams of Jackson; a sister-in-law, Margaret Baker of Dyersburg; 3 nieces, Linda Baker of Dyersburg, Amy Smith of Jackson, and Nancy LaPlace of Memphis; 2 nephews, Allen Williams III, of Palm Bay, Florida and Richard Baker of Dyersburg; 9 great-nieces and nephews, Rachel Burton, Joseph Williams, Allen Williams, IV, Elinor Frances Smith, Margaux LaPlace, Trent LaPlace, Maurie Baker McCain, Margaret Baker and Mary Jewels Baker and her beloved Sophie. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Richard Baker and Bessie Stone Baker; and her brother, Joe William Baker. Pallbearers will be Eddie Anderson, Albert Fowlkes, Richard Baker, Allen Williams, Eden Smith and Forrest McCain. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dyersburg Dyer County Union Mission or one of the Donor's Choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, December 10th, 2012 09:00 am - 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Monday, December 10th, 2012 11:00 am Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024

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William Harold Beasley

March 12, 1940 – December 06, 2012

William Harold Beasley, 72, of Bonicord, died Thursday, December 6, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired salesman for Quality Foods, member of Fowlkes Baptist Church, volunteer at the Veterans Museum at the Halls Air Base, Vietnam Veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Marine Corps Cryptologic Association.

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B.F. Haddock

September 06, 1928 – December 04, 2012

B.F. Haddock, 84, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Lenox Church of God of Prophecy, where he was very active in all church activities.

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Johnny Wilburn Willis

September 21, 1939 – December 04, 2012

Johnny Wilburn Willis, 73, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was retired from CPS, former Tiptonville Police Officer, former deputy with the Lake County Sheriff's Department and a retired farmer.

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Stan Hutchison

February 01, 1955 – December 04, 2012

Stan Hutchison, 57, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at his residence. He was a self employed dry wall finisher. Funeral services for Mr. Hutchison will be at 1:00 pm Friday, December 7, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Bob Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Rodney Brown, William Brown, Ray Brown, Mark Brown, Mark Brown, II, William Knight, Logan Brown and Mike Fisher. The Hutchison family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife Jean Hutchison of Dyersburg, 3 daughters Lisa Hutchison of Lapeer, MI, Grace Walker and husband Wayne of Dyersburg, Barbara Phiefer of Ann Arbor, MI, 4 sisters, Joyce Brown of Dyersburg, Evelyn Atwood, Wilma Baker and Peggy Hooper, all of Ypsilanti, MI and 6 grandchildren, Hannah Baustian, Nic Smith, Skylar Blair, Zachary Blair, Cooper Hutchison and Cameron Hutchison-Harris. He was preceded in death by 2 sisters Lois Vaughan, Lizzie Lee and his parents Mark and Rosie Elizabeth Caldwell Hutchison. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, December 6th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, December 7th, 2012 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Jeffrey Glenn Norris

September 19, 1966 – December 02, 2012

Jeffrey Glenn Norris, 46, of Wynnburg, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at his residence.

He was a quality control engineer for Alumex, member of Wynnburg Baptist Church, 1995 graduate of Union University, attended Memphis State University, where he was a member of Kappa Alpha Order, a 1984 graduate of Lake County High School and an U.S. Marine Corps Reserve.

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Betty Lee Hopper

August 05, 1939 – December 02, 2012

Betty Lee Hopper, 73, of Troy, formerly of Tiptonville, died Sunday, December 2, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

She was a retired bookkeeper for Blue Bank Resort and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.

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Rebecca Sue Easterwood

December 01, 1934 – December 01, 2012

Rebecca Sue Easterwood, 78, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired supervisor for All Wear Manufacturing, member of Second Baptist Church, former member of Springhill Baptist Church, where she was involved with the children's ministry and a former volunteer hostess for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Charles Rodney Huffman

June 28, 1954 – November 29, 2012

Charles Rodney Huffman, 58, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a 22 year salesman with General Appliance & Furniture Company, attended Parr Avenue Church of Christ, former 13 year employee of Otasco and a member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge.

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Mary Sue Braddy Rudicil

February 15, 1921 – November 29, 2012

Mrs. Mary Sue Braddy Rudicil, 91, of Ridgely, TN died Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a seamstress and a homemaker. Mrs. Rudicil was a member of New Salem Baptist Church in Mason Hall. The family will hold a graveside service Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at 3:30 PM at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Survivors include 4 grandchildren, Jackie Jordan of Ridgely, Timothy Page of Tiptonville, Cindy Kemp of Jackson, and Shileah Wright of Louisiana; six great-grandchildren; and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Rudicil; three daughters, Pauline Adcock, Mary Martha Rudicil, and Olivia Schuff; and her parents, Marcus and Maude Kuykendal Braddy. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other , TN Graveside Service Wednesday, December 5th, 2012 03:30 pm New Haven Cemetery , Ridgely TN 38080

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Lila Carson Weeks

May 17, 1924 – November 27, 2012

Lila Carson Weeks, 88, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a retired craft and antique shop owner and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.

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Don Wallace Childress

March 04, 1936 – November 25, 2012

Don Wallace Childress, 76, of Bogota, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 in Bogota.

He was a farmer, graduate of Dyersburg High School, member and treasurer of Bogota Church of Christ, board member of Farm Bureau, President of Elbridge Water Association, served as Dyer County Commissioner for 14 years, Century Farm Recipient, board member of Bogota Drainage District, board member of Bogota Community Center, member of Bogota Volunteer Fire Department, supporter of Dyer County Junior Market Livestock Association and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Aiden Anthony Lamar Townsend

October 02, 2012 – November 25, 2012

Aiden Anthony Lamar Townsend, 2 month old infant son of Cedric Townsend and Kelly Bullion both of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern with the Rev. Mike Hickman officiating.

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Janice Reece

November 24, 2012

Janice Ruth Reece, 72 Halls, TN, died Saturday (11-24-12)in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Memphis,TN. she was the daughter of the late Doyle Ford and the late Katherine (Bailey) Campbell. She was a Homemaker, Survived by four daughters: Lisa Sills of Halls, TN, Darlene Kusen of Dyersburg, TN, Jennifer Hodges of Halls, TN, Kathy Davis of Halls, TN and two sons: Jim Reece of Lebanon, PA, Wade Reece of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Elsie Stanhouse of Byhalia, MS She is also survived by 12 grandchildren15 great grandchildren Predeceased by her husband, James Wymon Reece, Daughter, Ann Reece, Son In Law, Wayne Sills Friends may call Tuesday (11-27-12) from 5-8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, , Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (11-28-12) at 2:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls.

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William C. "Bill" Crowson

October 17, 1922 – November 24, 2012

William C. "Bill" Crowson, 90, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was a retired air traffic control specialist with Federal Aviation Administration, a 50 + year member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, former member of Newbern Saddle Club, member of Dyersburg/Dyer County Humane Society, graduate of Greenway High School in Greenway, AR, former employee of Southern Airlines and was a lover of animals, horseback riding and playing golf.

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Ron Tate

November 21, 1946 – November 23, 2012

Ron Tate, 66, of Dyersburg, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired employee with a sheet metal construction company, member of Paralyzed Veterans of America and a Vietnam Veteran of U.S. Army.

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Floyd McKinley Capps

November 22, 2012

Floyd McKinley Capps, 73 of Dyersburg, TN, died Thursday at the Methodist Hospice Residence, Memphis, TN. Born in Paragould, AR, he was the son of the late Connie Chester and the late Nellie (Stokes) Capps. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survived by two daughters: Amy Olive of Jackson, TN, Samantha Capps Hutt of Memphis, TN and two sons: Tony Capps of Dyersburg, TN, Timothy Capps of Dyersburg, TN. Brother of three sisters: Margaret Bryan of Dyersburg, TN, Jewel White of Dyersburg, TN, Janie Haynes of Unionville, TN and two brothers: Larry Capps of Halls, TN, Marvin Capps of Sedan, KS. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Jeanette Watson Capps, brother, Billy Capps, brother, Thomas Capps, Sister, Laverne Tibbs. Friends may call Sunday from 2pm-3:00pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Friendship Cemetery, Friendship, TN.

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Helen Lavern Mcbride

April 08, 1933 – November 22, 2012

Helen Lavern McBride, 79, of St. Peters, MO, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Park Lane Care Center in Wentzville, MO.

She was a homemaker and a member of Worldwide Church of God in Wentzville, MO.

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Bobby Jan Ramey, Sr.

September 15, 1942 – November 19, 2012

Bobby Jan Ramey, Sr., 70, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at his residence.

He was a bomb and arson investigator with the City of Dyersburg and Dyer County, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, member of the Moose Lodge, member of FOP, member of International Association Arson Investigators, avid golfer and an U.S. Army Veteran.

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Charles Cherry

May 03, 1935 – November 18, 2012

Mr. Charles Aaron Cherry was born May 3, 1935 in Halls, TN. He passed away in his home, surrounded by family and friends, on November 18, 2012 at the age of 77. He was a passionate cattle farmer and a long-time member of the Ripley church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents William McKinley and Bessie Riddick Cherry and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mrs. Perrilyn Williams Cherry, two sons: Joseph McKinley Cherry and wife Tina of Greenbrier, TN, Charles Steven Cherry and wife Cindy of Jackson, TN, mother-in-law Mrs. Violet Williams, sister Helen Claire Bell of Friendship, TN and brother Robert McKinley Cherry of Halls, TN Charley also enjoyed the company of his 6 grandchildren: Adam Cherry and wife Kaela of Allen, TX, Jena Davis and husband Charles of Amarillo, TX, Megan Zachary and Trevor Cherry of Greenbrier, TN and Charles Cherry Jr., and Lauren Cherry of Jackson, TN Pallbearers selected to serve are: Tom Bell Jason Chrestman Acie Pike Stan Oneal Howard Blankenship Randy Lankford Honorary pallbearers selected to serve are: Jim Cole Leonard Meeks Tommy Shull Billy Davis Bruce Stinson Merrill Chrestman Visitation will be Tuesday November 20, 2012 from 5-8pm at the Ripley church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at the Ripley church of Christ on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 10:00am. Justin Paschall, Robert Taylor, and Stephen Sutton will be officiating. Following the service, interment will be at Gates Cemetery.

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Christopher Burks

July 10, 1992 – November 18, 2012

Christopher "Cody" Burks, 20 Ripley, TN, died Sunday in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of Todd and Cassie Burks of Ripley, and Johna Inlow Burks of Jackson,TN. He was an employee of Dyno-Tech Racing in Memphis,TN Brother of two sisters: Haley Anne Burks of Jackson, TN, Taylor Rhea Burks of Ripley, TN Grandmother, Sue Inlow of Tiptonville, TN; grandfather, Paul Burks of Halls, TN He was predeceased by his grandfather, John B. Inlow, and grandmother, Betty Jean Burks. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Halls Interment will be Saturday in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls.

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Delores Adelade Hudson

March 03, 1915 – November 18, 2012

Delores Adelade Hudson, 97, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired factory employee with Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for over 40 years and a member of First United Methodist Church.

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Henry Franklin "Buddy" Baucom

September 05, 1926 – November 17, 2012

Henry Franklin "Buddy" Baucom, 86, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired factory employee with Colonial Rubber Works, where he worked for 32 years, he was an auxiliary policeman and an avid coon hunter and fisherman.

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Donald Wayne Webb

August 18, 1928 – November 15, 2012

Donald Wayne Webb, of Bon Aqua, Tn. passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at NHC Healthcare in Dickson, Tn. He was a US Army Korean War veteran.

He was married to Patsy Smith Webb of Bon Aqua, Tn.

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Robert Thomas "Bob" Stevens

April 06, 1948 – November 15, 2012

Robert Thomas "Bob" Stevens, 64, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired quality assurance director with M.A. Hanna and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He served as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the United States Army, where he was a helicopter pilot and was awarded the Army Aviator Wings Award during the Vietnam War and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Purple Heart Medals, 19 Air Medals, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 campaign Stars, National Defense Service Medal and several awards from the Republic of Vietnam.

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Johnny B. Inlow

June 06, 1928 – November 14, 2012

Mr. Johnny B. Inlow, 84, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Tiptonville. Mr. Inlow was a graduate of Ridgely High School. He was always interested in the growth of Lake County and served as County Commissioner for 20 years. He was one of the original owners of the Wynnburg Tractor Company and served as president of the company. He loved animals and did a lot of horse trading and judging horse shows. Visitation for Mr. Inlow will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services will be graveside Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely conducted by Masonic Harmony Lodge 184. Survivors include his wife, Sue Kennedy Inlow of Tiptonville; three daughters, Suzette Boehms of Duck River, Tn., Johna Burks of Jackson, Tn., and Karen Mathison of Huntsville, Al.; one son, Sage Inlow of Tiptonville; one sister, Nell Hamlin of Brownsville, Maine; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mable Inlow; two sisters, Martha McClain and Mable Wright; and three brothers, James P. Inlow, Carey Inlow and Joe P. Inlow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Masonic Harmony Lodge 184, Tiptonville, Tn. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dallas Eugene -Buddy Humphreys

December 28, 1934 – November 12, 2012

Dallas Eugene "Buddy" Humphreys, 77, of Tiptonville, TN died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a Baptist and retired farmer. He also served in the Army National Guard. Funeral services for Mr. Humphreys will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 15, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Carl Robert Evans, Jr. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Tommy Stafford, Michael Stout, Carlos Stout, Andy Stout, James Sneed and James Ray Evans, Jr. The Humphreys family will receive visitors Wednesday, November 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter Gloria A. Shaffer of Gulfport, MS, 2 sons, Roy Ray Humphreys of Tiptonville and Ricky Wade Humfress of Bay St. Louis, MS, 3 sisters Betty Joyce Stout of Dresden, Wanda Gail Stafford of Tiptonville, Vicky Clemmens of Ripley, 2 brothers, James Ray Evans of Obion County and Carl Robert Evans, Jr. of Dresden, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Stout Humphreys, 1 son Danny Eugene Humfress, 2 sisters Marie Hamm and Linda R. Reynolds, 4 brothers Jim Humphress, William Thomas Evans, Paul Dennis Evans, David Harold Evans and his parents, James Reuben Umfress and Clara and Carl Evans. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, November 15th, 2012 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Lavinia Blalock Overby

August 18, 1924 – November 12, 2012

Mrs. Lavenia Blalock Overby, 88, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was a homemaker. Visitation for Mrs. Lavenia Blalock Overby will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the funeral home. A private family service will be held later in Illinois. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Adams of South Elgin, Illinois; one sister, Wilma Cannon of Dyersburg; three brothers, Ernest Blalock and Lloyd Blalock Jr. both of Dyersburg, and James Blalock of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Overby; a daughter, Vicki Harris; her parents, Lloyd and Minnie Jackson Blalock; and two brothers, R. L. Blalock and Roy Blalock. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service , TN Visitation Thursday, November 15th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Tammy Missildine

November 11, 2012

Tammy Charlene Walton Missildine, 45 of Halls, TN, died Sunday at her residence. Born in Halls, TN, she was a Receptionist, employed by Hutcherson Metals. Survived by her husband: Ray Missildine II , one daughter: Amber Walton Jackson of Halls, TN Daughter of Charles Wesley and Patsy (Hutcherson) Walton, Sister of two brothers: John Wesley Walton of Halls, TN and Randy Charles Walton of Halls, TN Friends may call Monday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls.

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Robbie Dean Harrell

November 11, 2012

Robbie Dean Harrell, 73, of Halls, TN, died Sunday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Allen and the late Nadean (Reynolds) Davis. She was a retired Factory Employee. Survived by a daughter: Dena Walker of Halls, TN, and a sister:Brenda Ward of Halls, TN, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Steven Harrell. Friends may call Wednesday from 5p.m. until 8p.m. at Halls Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at South Fork Cemetery near Halls.

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Zeldia Woods Milligan

February 10, 1940 – November 09, 2012

Mrs. Zeldia Milligan, 72, of Dyersburg died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday, November 11, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Randy Crews officiating. Interment will follow in Minnick Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Milligan family will receive visitors Sunday from noon until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Horace Milligan of Dyersburg; a daughter, Michele Brown and husband, Steve, of Collierville; and a son, Ben Milligan, and wife, Beth, of Humboldt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Collie and Reba Stover Woods, and a brother Gerald T. Woods. Pallbearers will be Milton Weatherford, Wayne Autry, James Turnbow, Richard Hill, Bill Cloar, and Bill Boehmler. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Sunday, November 11th, 2012 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, November 11th, 2012 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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David Lee French

January 08, 1957 – November 07, 2012

Mr. David Lee French, 55, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence in Dyersburg. He attended The Shelter for the Sheep Church. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Tracey French and Tiffaney French, both of Dyersburg; two sisters, Joan Marie Council of Newbern and Judy Kay Holland of Dyersburg; three brothers, Mackey French, John French, and Artie French, all of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earcie Beckleheimer French and R. T. French. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service Friday, November 9th, 2012 10:00 am City Cemetery E Court St, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Roger Dale Davis

September 01, 1960 – November 06, 2012

Roger Dale Davis, 52, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a carpenter, member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and hunting.

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Joyce Johnson

March 03, 1939 – November 05, 2012

Joyce Johnson, 73, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Etta Darlene Dial Sanders

May 17, 1956 – November 04, 2012

Etta Darlene Dial Sanders, 56, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Big Bill Bizzle

August 25, 1951 – November 03, 2012

Big Bill Bizzle, 61, of Dyersburg died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired truck driver and a former member of Mid South Riders. He was born August 25, 1951 to the late Alma and Elvis Bizzle. Funeral services for Big Bill will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Calvin Smith. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Steve Littlejohn, Timmy Farley, Tony Jones, Chucky Farley, Chuck Hall, Brad Barnes, Mike Harrington and Tony Cole. The Bizzle family will receive visitors Tuesday, November 6th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Ann Bizzle of Dyersburg, his son William Lynn Bizzle and wife Christy of Lebanon, 2 sisters, Faye Staggs of Dyersburg and Lorene Harrison of Winnsboro, LA, 1 brother, Glen Bizzle of Dyersburg, 5 granchildren Trisha Bizzle, Stephanie Wilkerson, Brent Lewis, Tracy Criag, Kaitlyn Bizzle and 1 great grandson Kayden Wilkerson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Janice Beaird

November 02, 2012

Janice Marie Beaird, 63 of Frog Jump, TN, died Friday at her residence. Born in Alamo, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie and Jeannie (Palmer) Archer. Mrs. Beaird married Billy Beaird August 1973. She was a Homemaker Survived by her husband: Billy Beaird, three daughters: Cindy Clark of Halls, TN, Karen King of Brownsville, TN, Teresa Davis of Maury City, TN and two sons: Craig Beaird of Halls, TN, Hank Beaird of Halls, TN Daughter of Jeannie (Palmer) Archer Sister of one sister: Pat Mize of Millington, TN and three brothers: Darrel Archer of Maury City, TN, Donnie Archer of Bells, TN, Dennis Archer of Millington, TN She was also survived by 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great-grandchildren Predeceased by her father; Leslie Archer, a grandson, John Beaird, and son in law, J.C. Clark Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, near Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church,near Halls Interment will be Monday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to (1)The J. C. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund To be accepted at any Bank of Crockett location. (2)The Crockett County NOAH Fund P.O. Box 67 Maury City,TN 38050

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Margaret Allen

November 02, 2012

Margaret L. Voss Allen, 80 of Ripley, TN, died Friday (11-2-12) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Lauderdale Co. TN, she was the daughter of the late W. B. and the late Mabel (Larose) Voss. She was an Inspector, employed by U.S. Corp of Engineers. Sister of three sisters: Betty Joe (Billy) Binkley of Naples, TX, Wanda Sue Baker of Dyersburg, TN, Melba Rose (D.L.) Gilliland of Frog Jump, TN and three brothers: Donald (Helen) Voss of Hartsville, TN, Benny Voss of Gates, TN, Jerry (Kay) Voss of Belleville, IL Predeceased by her husband, Donald Allen Friends may call Sunday(11-4-12) from 2pm-5pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Monday (11-5-12) at 11:00 am at Concord Cemetery, Concord Rd., Gates Interment will be Monday (11-5-12)in Concord Cemetery, Gates. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Concord Cemetery Fund or the Concord Methodist Church.

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Joshua Michael Markin

June 14, 2012 – November 02, 2012

Joshua Michael Markin, 4 1/2 month old infant son of Brian and Amanda Mallard Markin, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremy Ballinger officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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