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Evelyn Bartlett Spence

December 17, 1937 – March 12, 2013

Evelyn Bartlett Spence, 75, of Morris Chapel, TN, formerly of Ridgely, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She was a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church and a retired cook at the Cozy Kitchen. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely, conducted by Reverend Paul Adams. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. The Spence family will receive visitors Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Danny Paul Bartlett, Kelly Bartlett, Johnny Baker, Travis Spence, Rick Bingham and Donny Tolley. She is survived by 3 daughters, Ruby Williams and husband Dennis of Morris Chapel, Patricia Bonilla and husband Joseph of Ridgely, Tina Woodard and husband Kenny of Sikeston, MO, 1 son, Aaron Bartlett of Ridgely, 2 step-daughters, Teresa Bass, Debbie Faulkner and husband Lenny, both of Troy, MO, 2 step-sons, Danny Paul Bartlett and wife Marsha of South Fulton, KY, H.D. Spence, Jr., of Texas, 3 sisters, Bertie Lemonds of Dyersburg, Loretta Ferguson of Brownsville, Mary Jane McLain and husband Wayne of Memphis, 3 brothers, Buddy Baker and wife Betty of Ridgely, Johnny Baker and wife Sylvia of Hawk Point, MO, Lonnie Baker of South Carolina, 6 grandchildren, Kandi Williams, Amanda Ward, Tonya Burks, Justin Bonilla, Jessica Bonilla, Matthew Woodard, 4 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ward, Grace Ward, Anna Ward, Caleb Williams, 8 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Gene Bartlett and H.D. Spence, 1 step-son, James Spence, 1 sister, Irene Westmoreland, 1 brother James Westmoreland and her parents, Willie and Flonnie Mae Crabtree. The family requests memorials be directed to Cottonwood Baptist Church, 125 Gratio Road, Ridgely, TN 38080. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, March 14th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Cottonwood Baptist Church 886 FM2643, Lorena TX 76655 Funeral Service Friday, March 15th, 2013 02:00 pm Cottonwood Baptist Church 886 FM2643, Lorena TX 76655

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Evelyn Sue Richard Eldridge

March 04, 1925 – March 11, 2013

Evelyn Sue Richard Eldridge, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at her residence. She was a retired surgical nurse supervisor at Parkview Hospital and a member of Dyersburg Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Robert Davis and Reverend Bill Phipps. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ed Czopkiewicz, Mike Czopkiewicz, Kenneth Hassell, Rob Lentz, Kenneth Raspberry and James Shawver. The Eldridge family will receive visitors Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by 2 daughters, Kattie Czopkiewicz of Chicago, IL, Patricia Vowell and husband Tony of Olive Branch, MS, 1 son-in-law, Jimmy Frazier of Dyersburg, 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Wilson E. Richard and Hansel Eldridge, 1 daughter, Alice Bearden Frazier, 3 sisters, Jessie Kernodle, Audrey Brown, Virginia Rose and 3 brothers, Ivy Ward, Bill Ward and Albert H. Ward. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg Church of God, 1014 Phillips Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Heath Burroughs

March 09, 2013

Heath Michael Burroughs, 45 of Halls, TN. died Saturday (3-9-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Elgin, IL, he was the son of John and Margo Lynn (Weseman) Burroughs. He was a Construction worker, Survived by one daughter: Jessica Lynn Daily of Rockford, IL and one son: Jerrid Burroughs of Rockford, IL Son of John and Margo Lynn (Weseman) Burroughs, Brother of two brothers: Brian Burroughs of Largo, FL, Stephen Burroughs of Halls, TN . Memorial service will be held Thursday (3-14-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls

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William E. Anderson

November 19, 1925 – March 09, 2013

William E. Anderson, 87, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his residence.

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Berenice Ramsey Burton

February 25, 1918 – March 08, 2013

Berenice Ramsey Burton, 95, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at her residence.

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Billy Max Cole

July 01, 1937 – March 07, 2013

Billy Max Cole, husband of Annette Cole of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 7, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cole worked alongside his wife of 54 years at Brown Shoe Company in Lexington and Savannah, TN. He retired after 35 years of employment when they moved to Dyersburg in 1995. His most treasured days were spent with his grandsons. He also enjoyed fishing and building bluebird houses. He was a Mason of Lodge 102 in Savannah and also served in the National Guard. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg conducted by Dr. David Russell. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 pm at Gibson County Memory Gardens in Humboldt. Pallbearers will be Cole Shelton, Sam Bradshaw, Jake Bradshaw, Brandon Cole, Robert Fly, Jerry "Bud" Cole, Jr., Jeff Holt and Paul Hart. Honorary pallbearers will be J.S. Boyd, David Hayes and James Hunt. The Cole family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until service time Saturday in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Annette Cole of Dyersburg, one daughter, Debbie Bradshaw-Hart and husband Paul of Dyersburg, one sister, Sara Jane Fly of Medina, one brother, Ronnie Cole and wife Jane of Dyersburg and three grandsons, Cole Shelton and wife Ellen, Sam Bradshaw and Jake Bradshaw. He was preceded in death by his parents Champ and Beadie Cole and 1 brother Jerry Cole, Sr. The family requests memorials be directed to the Music Fund at First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, March 9th, 2013 10:00 am - 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, March 9th, 2013 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Saturday, March 9th, 2013 03:00 pm Gibson County Memory Gardens 85 Milan Hwy, Humboldt TN 38343

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Betty Hughes

March 06, 2013

Betty Sue Hughes, 74 of Halls, TN, died Wednesday (3-6-13)in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late R. C. and the late Myra Lee (Cone) McAlister. She was a Factory Employee, employed by Tupperware. Mrs. Hughes was a member of Halls Assembly of God. Survived by her husband: Bobby Joe Hughes, three daughters: Teresa (Sammy) Cannon of Halls, TN, Virginia (Mike) Taylor of Oakland, TN, Lora (Mike) Grear of Oakland, TN and one son: Danny (Alice) Hughes of Halls, TN Sister of three sisters: Myra (Pete) Mayfield of Alamo, TN, Helen Kirkpatrick of Ripley, TN, Jeanette Gilliland of Frog Jump and one brother: Sterling McAlister of Halls, TN She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Friends may call Friday (3-8-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday (3-9-13) at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Saturday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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James Edward "Pete" Bizzle

March 31, 1930 – March 06, 2013

James Edward "Pete" Bizzle, 82, of Ripley, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at his residence.

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Carroll Manring

June 24, 1933 – March 04, 2013

Mr. Carroll Manring, 79, of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired machinist with Caterpillar. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Manring of West Chicago, IL, 3 sons, Kevin Manring and Jeff Manring, both of Illinois, Richard Manring of Dyersburg, TN and 1 grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Inez Sons Manring. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN

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Jerrie Jackson

March 03, 2013

"Jerrie Gail" Jackson, 57 of Halls, TN, died Sunday (3-4-13) at her residence in Halls, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Horner and Joan Gail (Smith) VanDyke of Halls,TN. She was a Cook Survived by one son: P. J. Jackson of Gadsden, TN Daughter of Joan Gail (Smith) VanDyke Sister of two sisters: Tracie Canfield of Halls, TN, Deb Smith of Jackson, TN Step mother, Carolyn Horner of Halls, TN; grandmother, Aline Smith of Halls, TN; and 2 Grandsons; She also leaves a Companion Who Lived With Her, David Gibson of Halls, TN Friends may call Tuesday (3-5-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (3-6-13) at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.

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Don Earl Morgan

September 01, 1930 – March 02, 2013

Don Earl Morgan, 82, of Huntingdon, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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Ethel Rebecca Eaton

November 10, 1941 – March 02, 2013

Ethel Rebecca Eaton, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Imagene Ward

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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Charlie Wallace

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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Tiffany Salem Houchens

November 14, 1978 – February 24, 2013

Tiffany Salem Houchens, 34, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at her parent's residence.

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Nellie Glass Powers

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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Frances Glidewell Burton

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.

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Myra T. Hollingsworth

April 06, 1921 – February 21, 2013

Myra T. Hollingsworth, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

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Mary Lucille Guess

April 24, 1921 – February 20, 2013

Mary Lucille Guess, 91, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

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Joanne Davis

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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Nelda McCarthy

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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Linda Lou Allen

October 16, 1944 – February 17, 2013

Linda Lou Allen, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence.

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Gregory Donald Palmer

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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Carlie Turner

April 22, 1922 – February 15, 2013

Carlie Turner, 90, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

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Mary Hope Brewer Mcclure

December 06, 1922 – February 15, 2013

Mary Hope Brewer McClure, 90, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at her residence.

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Roy Hewitt O'Steen

June 20, 1940 – February 15, 2013

Roy Hewitt O'Steen, 72, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Inez Facelli

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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Robert Teroy Shull, Sr.

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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Glenda Joan Godwin

February 09, 1940 – February 13, 2013

Glenda Joan Tirey Godwin, 73, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her residence.

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Richard Eugene Cole

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.

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Martha Jean Anderson

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.

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Bertha Shipman

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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James D. Shea, Jr.

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.

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Gracie Smith

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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William Earl" Davis

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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Frank Luther

February 18, 1941 – February 08, 2013

Frank Luther, 71, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

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Larry Edward Watts

September 07, 1945 – February 08, 2013

Larry Edward Watts, 67, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his residence.

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Cherry Sue Davis

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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James Larry "Pee Wee" Foster

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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Charlie Ralph Palmer, Sr.

May 28, 1930 – February 04, 2013

Charlie Ralph Palmer, Sr., 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

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Fay Mcdowell

September 05, 1937 – February 03, 2013

Fay McDowell, 75, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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Magalene Welch

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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Brenda F. Bivens

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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Walter Francis Urban, Jr.

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.

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Virginia Johnson Robinson

November 11, 1924 – January 30, 2013

Virginia Johnson Robinson, 88, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

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Bruce Overton

June 07, 1925 – January 30, 2013

Bruce Overton, 87, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Estelle Alford Barnett

December 30, 1914 – January 30, 2013

Estelle Alford Barnett, 98, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Marie Hughes

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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