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February 20, 1925 – September 06, 2012
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August 24, 1922 – September 05, 2012
Hazel Lorene Davis, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired beautician and a member of Cornerstone Church of God.
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May 27, 1959 – September 05, 2012
Richard Keith Turnbow, 53, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired truck driver.
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Read full obituary → May 18, 1927 – September 05, 2012
Modessa McDaniel Daniels, 85, of Lenox, died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired licensed practical nurse at Parkview Hospital and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → December 13, 1942 – September 04, 2012
Roger Harrison, 69, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired truck driver for Electric Motor Service, member of Roellen Church of Christ and a former employee of Colonial Rubber Works.
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Read full obituary → November 19, 1946 – September 04, 2012
Sharon Cathy Dunevant, 65, of Newbern, died Tuesday, September 4, 2012 at her residence.
She was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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February 10, 1991 – September 03, 2012
Cameron Glen Sampson, 21, of Finley, died Monday, September 3, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a roofer.
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September 01, 2012
Bertha Marie King, 76, of Ripley, TN, died Saturday in the Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, Memphis, TN. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, MI, she was the daughter of the late Floyd and the late Ubalda (Rabineau) Black. She was a retired restaurant manager. Survived by three daughters: Sherry Lynn Maupin of Humboldt, TN, Debbie Lynch of Ripley, TN, Tammy Petrillo of Paris, TN and three sons: Floyd King of Dyersburg, TN, Kevin King of Murfreesboro, TN, Dennis King of Halls, TN Sister of two sisters: Ora Eggers of Clinton, IO, Erma Yarlem of Farmington, MO and one brother: Joseph Black of WI Predeceased by her brother, Richard Black, brother, Ronnie Black Memorial service will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at Mellville Methodist Church near Halls.
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Read full obituary → December 28, 1956 – September 01, 2012
Gordon Lee Weaver, 55, of Newbern, died Saturday, September 1, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer, member of Independent Free Holiness Church and an avid hunter and fisherman.
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December 05, 1919 – September 01, 2012
Ester Lee Fowler, 92, of Finley, died Saturday, September 01, 2012 at Oakwood Community Living Center. She was a member of Independent Free Holiness Church and a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Fowler will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Calvin Smith. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jamie Fowler, Jason Burns, Justin Walker, Jeff Burns, Kevin Tidwell and Tim Jackson. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Johnson and Javier Beltran. The Fowler family will receive visitors Monday, September 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by 1 daughter, Janice Lee Burns of Dyersburg, 1 son, Roy Aldon Fowler and wife Gerene of Finley, 1 sister Christine Fowler of Flint, MI, 6 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Rogers Fowler, 1 great-grandson, Jeffery Blake Burns, 4 sisters, Eunice Churchilll, Anna Mae Viar, Lurlene Reed, Hildred Helpler, 3 brothers, Oscar Odell Joslin, Ferrell Joslin, Homer Joslin and her parents Oscar Lee and Neecie Ethel Mayness Joslin. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, September 3rd, 2001 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, September 4th, 2012 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 06, 1945 – August 31, 2012
Mrs. Mary Jo Sims, 67, of Dyersburg died Friday, August 31, 2012 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown. She was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 10 am Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Holy Angels Catholic Church conducted by Father Robert Stellini. A memorial service was held at the church Thursday, September 6, 2012 at 12 Noon. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Bill Boehmler, Bill Davis, Jim McCallen, McKinley Price, Marvin Schultz, Jr., Scott Thomson and William VanSant. The Sims family will receive visitors Friday, September 7th from 4:30 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 45 years, Maurice E. "Moe" Sims of Dyersburg, 1 son Geoff E. Sims of Murfreesboro She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Marie Agnes Kreifels Jorgensen. The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Angels Catholic Church PRE Fund, 535 Tucker Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024, American Diabetic Association, St. Jude Childrens Hospital, or charity of donors choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, September 7th, 2012 04:30 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, September 8th, 2012 10:00 am Holy Angels Catholic Church 535 Tucker St, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → March 10, 1923 – August 30, 2012
Verna Mai Haggard, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired secretary with the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services, member of First Baptist Church and a member of Tennessee Association Public Welfare Retirees.
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Read full obituary → March 28, 1969 – August 30, 2012
Joseph "Joey" Patrick Denman, 43, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 30, 2012 at his residence.
He was a former insurance agent for Shelter Insurance, member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1992 graduate of Murray State University and a talented musician and actor.
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August 29, 2012
Carla Dianne Bowers, 65 Halls, TN, died Wednesday(8-29-12) at her residence in , Halls, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Carl C. and the late Essie Lee (Kirkpatrick) Yochum. She was a Seamstress, Survived by one daughter: Anita Dianne White of Gates, TN Sister of one sister: Rosie Lemons of Halls, TN Grandson, Steven Carl Belton of Newbern, TN; granddaughter, Kayla Lynne White of Ripley, TN . Memorial service will be held Sunday (9-2-12)at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls
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Read full obituary → May 01, 1927 – August 29, 2012
May Elna "Sister" Cobb, 85, of Soddy Daisy, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Soddy Daisy Healthcare.
She was a retired telephone operator for Bell South, member of North Cleveland Baptist Church in Cleveland, TN, former member of Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg, member of Eastern Star, professional basketball player for Dr. Pepper Team, loved to watch sports of all kinds and attended Dyersburg High School.
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October 09, 1920 – August 29, 2012
Maudie Austin Bush, 90, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, August 29, 2012 at Highlands of Dyerburg. She was a retired business owner and a member of First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Ms. Bush will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 31, 2012 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Reverend Loren Stephens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Thursday, August 30th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Glenda Bush Essary of Dyersburg, 2 sons Jimmie Bush of Dyersburg and Charles Louis Bush of Stockdale, TX, 3 grandchildren Tammy Bush Johnson, Charlie Essary McAlister, Carey Bush Davis, 8 great-grandchildren Ashley Morgado, Erica McClure, Kaley Morgado, Lanie McAlister, Matthew McAlister, B.J. Kindell, Josh Haley, Joseph Agresta and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Bush, her grandson Jimmie "Buggie" Bush, her parents Ora Della and Andy Austin, 3 sisters and 1 brother. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, August 30th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Friday, August 31st, 2012 11:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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August 26, 2012
Thomas W. Baker Sr., 79 of Crockett Mills, TN, died Sunday (8-26-12) near Alamo, at the home of his son. Born in Crockett County, he was the son of the late William Guy and the late Cletha Parnell (Williams) Baker. He was a Farmer and a Retiree from the Crockett County Highway Dept. Mr. Baker was also a Veteran. He served in the Army and fought in the Korean War. Survived by three daughters: Vicki Lynn (Lynn) Baker Ditto of Gadsden, TN, Melissa Nell (Randy) Baker Jones of Humboldt, TN, Benita Faye Baker (Todd) of Medina and four sons: Thomas W. (Shelby) Baker Jr. of Alamo, TN, Billy (Becky) Baker of Milan, TN, Les Jones of Maury City, TN and Kip (Angie) Baker of Humboldt, TN, Brother of four sisters: Eva Baker of IL, Sara (Johnny) Baker Pruitt of Maury City, TN, Wanda Baker Woods of Olive Branch, MS, Lily Jo Baker Gregory of Cold Water, MS and five brothers: David Jerry (Grace) Baker of Moscow, TN, Ernest Doyle (Mary) Baker of Ash Flat, AR, Cletus Gerald (Elaine) Baker of Hickory Valley, TN, Hurtis Phil (Charlene) Baker of Bolivar, TN, Roger (Michele) Baker of AL Mr. Baker has 7 Children, 16 Grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 1 preceded him in death, James Caleb. Predeceased by a daughter Sherry Jones of Arlington, TN. And a brother, Vernon Guy Baker, Friends may call Monday (8-27-12) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. A Military Funeral service will be held Tuesday (8-28-12) at 3:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church in Frog Jump near Halls. Visitation with the family will begin at 1:PM Interment will be Tuesday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to NOAH of Crockett Co.
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August 24, 2012
Keith Allen Myers, 48 of Friendship, TN, died Thursday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of Marshall Herbert and the late Agnes Diane (Fisher) Myers. He was a Truck Driver, Mr. Myers was a member of National Rifle Association Survived by his wife: Melondy (Booker) Myers and two sons: Michael Myers of Dickson, TN, and Spencer Myers of Dickson, TN Son of Marshall Herbert Myers Step daughter, Jamie Allison Walls of Friendship, TN; step son, Dustin Walls of Dyersburg, TN; Mr. Myers also leaves 3 Grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday (8-26-12) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday (8-27-12) at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Monday in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls.
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May 31, 1945 – August 24, 2012
Mr. Bruce Edward Walton, Sr., 67, of Lenox died Friday, August 24, 2012 at his residence. The Walton family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Sunday, August 26, 2012 at the funeral home. A private graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife Doris Walton of Lenox, 2 daughters Kim Moses and husband Kevin of Nashville and Cathy Ann Adams of Lenox, 4 sons Stacy Walton and wife Amanda, Tony Walton and wife Dolly, B.J. Walton, Jr. and wife Belinda and Timmy Walton, all of Lenox, 1 sister Brenda Walton of Lenox, 2 brothers Don Walton and wife Geneva and Daniel Walton and wife Sharon, both of Lenox, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death his son, Jim Walton, 1 sister Cybil Pilkenton, 1 brother Leonard Walton, 2 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild and his parents, William Evan and Zettie May Riley Walton. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 25, 1935 – August 23, 2012
Mrs. Virginia Louise Pierce, 77, of Dyersburg died Thursday, August 23, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2pm Friday, August 24, 2012, Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Brother Johnny Michaels. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband Clifton 'Ted' Pierce of Dyersburg, 1 son David Pierce of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Hazel Lewis of Jackson, Mary Frances Acor of Huntingdon, 2 brothers Billy Bailey of Huntingdon and James Bailey of Nauvoo Community, 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 sister Opal Malugen, 2 brothers L.V. Bailey and John L. Bailey and her parents L.Z. and Lillie Mae Whithead Bailey. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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August 21, 2012
Wanda Lea Forsythe, 80 of Friendship, TN, died Tuesday (8-21-12) at her residence. Born in MO, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and the late Lillie Mae (Heath) Walls. She was a Homemaker, Survived by two sons: Terry Lee Forsythe of Friendship, TN, and Woodrow Forsythe, Jr. of Halls, TN Step sister, Geneva Crawford of Jackson, TN; step brother, Brigham Forsythe of Levittown, PA Predeceased by her Husband, Woodrow Forsythe Sr. Friends may call Wednesday (8-22-12) from 5p.m. until 8p.m. at Murry's Chapel Methodist Church, 12310 Johnson Grove Rd., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday (8-23-12) at 2:00 pm at Murry's Chapel Methodist Church, 12310 Johnson Grove Rd., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls
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August 20, 2012
Mrs. Hallie Jones Hines, 83 of Friendship, TN, died Monday in the Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg. Born in Tomato, AR, she was the daughter of the late Joe and the late Mayme (Murry) Jones. She was a Homemaker, Survived by one daughter: Reta( David) Hines Spry of Friendship, TN Sister of one sister: Lela Stevens of Manchester, NJ Granddaughter, Rebecca (Jason) Revell of Dyersburg, TN; grandson, Mathew Call of Friendship, TN; great granddaughter, Hallie Revell; Great-grandson, John Walker Revell She was married to to the late Allen Hines for 42 years. Friends may call Wednesday (8-22-12) from 12:00pm until service at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (8-22-12) 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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August 20, 2012
Marcia" Ann" Rodgers, 74 of the Bruceville Community near Dyersburg, TN, died Monday(8-20-2012) in The Highlands Of Dyersburg, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late Thomas G. and the late Ann Lincoln. She was a Purchasing Agent, employed by Dyersburg Electric Company Mrs. Rodgers was a member of Palestine Methodist Church Survived by her husband: Billy "Monk" L. Rodgers and one son: Mark L. Nelson of Mt. View, AR Sister of two brothers: Tom Lincoln of Olive Branch, MS, Bill Lincoln of Bastrop, TX Predeceased by her Sister, Esther Lincoln Friends may call Tuesday (8-21-12) from 12:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN Funeral service will be held Tuesday (8-21-12) at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Palestine Cemetery, Dyersburg. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to St. Jude
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December 12, 1934 – August 20, 2012
Tommy Anderson, 77, of Lenox, died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Regional Medical Center in Memphis.
He was a lifelong resident of Lenox, a community he dearly loved. He was a member of Finley Baptist Church. He was a member of the TN National Guard and currently served on the Dyer County Equalization Board. He was a retired rural mail carrier for the United States Postal Service and a farmer. He truly enjoyed his retirement years spending time with his family, gardening or on his tractor and visiting with his B&B Family in the mornings. He also had a special group of friends that he enjoyed on their Thursday night outings.
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May 08, 1922 – August 20, 2012
Dorothy Fowler Hill, 90, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg died Monday, August 20, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Great Oaks Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Hill will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Graveside at Zion Cemetery at Elbridge conducted by Brother Tim Alsup. The Hill family will receive visitors prior to the service from 12:30 - 1:30 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by 4 nieces and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Hill, 2 sisters Edith Anderson and Ollie B. Garrison, 1 brother Ezra Fowler and 1 niece. The family requests memorials be directed to Alzheimer's Association, 326 Ellsworth Street, Memphis, TN 38111-4417. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012 02:00 pm Zion Cemetery , TN 38240
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Read full obituary → September 28, 1937 – August 19, 2012
George Holland, 74, of Bogota, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired mechanic for Dyersburg Fabrics and an U.S. Army Veteran. He was a Baptist.
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June 02, 1926 – August 19, 2012
Mrs. Christine Shrader Rundles Maxwell, 86, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 19, 2012 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg. She was a Baptist and worked at Colonial Rubber for 31 years. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, August 21, 2012 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include five grandchildren, Gary and Susan Turnbo of Dyersburg, Judy and Phillip Hamil of Union City, Eddie and Kim Rundles of Bells, Tn., Laurie and Tim Marrs of Michigan, and Chrissy and Dennis Lail of North Carolina; nine great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Willie Rundles and Jimmy Maxwell; her parents, Faith and Edith Miles Shrader; one daughter, Beatrice Turnbo; two sons Hugh Edward Rundles and J. B. Rundles; and two brothers Ted Shrader and Buddy Shrader. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 10:00 am - 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, August 21st, 2012 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → March 19, 1927 – August 18, 2012
John Thomas Darnall, 85, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.
He was a retired mechanic, member of Holy Hills Baptist Church and an U.S. Army Veteran.
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Read full obituary → August 24, 1935 – August 17, 2012
George "Monkey Man" Freeman Pettie, 76, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired truck driver and a member of Tigrett Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → January 19, 1927 – August 17, 2012
Floyd Lee Dockery, 85, of Ridgely, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired supervisor for Dyersburg Fabrics, where he worked for 16 years and an U.S. Army Veteran.
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August 17, 2012
Mr. Harry Hampton, 74, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 17, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. Mr. Hampton was a member of Journey Church and retired co-owner of Carpet Connection. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, August 19, 2012 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Turner and Bro. Owen Lilly officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his daughter, Lori Anne Layne of Covington, Tn.; two sons, Rickey Hampton of Nashville, Tn. and Jeff Hampton of Dyersburg; one sister Mary Alice Arwood of Ripley; 4 grandchildren and 1great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan and Mamie Kent Hampton; one sister, Edna Reynolds; two brothers, James Hampton and Harvey D. Hampton; and special long time friend, Glenda Patterson. Pallbearers will be David Dedlock, Dewight Hutcherson, Ronnie Layne, Paul Lee, Glenn Mitchell, Chuck Morgan, Robert Hodge, andSteven Simpson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 26, 1929 – August 16, 2012
John Nichols Holden, 83, passed away on Thursday, August 16, 2012.
John was born April 26, 1929. He graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1948 where he was a member of the undefeated Big Ten Championship football team. He was a Korean War Army Veteran decorated with the Korean Service Medal, Silver Star for gallantry, United Nation Service Medal and a Purple Heart. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He owned and operated Holden's Grocery for many years.
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August 16, 2012
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August 16, 2012
Mr. Ray Cutcher, 81, of Dyersburg died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired Gunnery Sergeant in the United States Marine Corps serving in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was also retired security for Murray Guard, Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Heckethorn Manufacturing and Tyson Foods. Mr. Cutcher was a member of Finley Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Cutcher will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 18, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Charlie Halliburton and Reverend Calvin Smith. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday, August 17th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be the US Marine Corps. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Betty Jean Farley Cutcher, 2 sons, Butch Cutcher and wife Martha of Munford and Ray L. Cutcher, Jr. of Pikeville, 2 sisters, Evelyn May Mattoni and Josephine Cutcher of Toledo, OH and 1 brother Alfred Cutcher of Toledo, OH, 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Norman Cutcher and his parents Amiel Dolphus and Flora Melvetta Druyord Cutcher. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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August 16, 2012
Mr. Rex Henry Thurmond III, 64, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 16, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. He was retired as a self employed exterminator and a member of First Christian Church. Services will be at 12 noon on Saturday August 18, 2012 graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Jerry Mitchell officiating with interment immediately following. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday, August 18, 2012 from 9 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his fiancee', Betty Seals of Dyersburg; three sons, Rex 'Hank' Thurmond IV of Dyersburg, Michael Thurmond of Princeton, Ky., and Christopher Thurmond of Dyersburg; and one brother, Glenn Thurmond of Memphis, Tn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex Henry Thurmond Jr. and Peggy Sue Knight Thurmond. Pallbearers will be Tim Castellaw, David Davidson, Spence Lowery, Mike Bevis, Jeff McKinney, Mike Moore, and Mark Bessent. Honorary Pallbearers will be Charles 'Bubba' Agee, Kenny Agee, Ray Horner, Kenny Seaton, Gary Beard, Alvin Thurman, David Wood, and David Bessent. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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August 14, 2012
Garett Louis Spencer, 17 of Ripley, TN died Tuesday (8-14-12) at his residence. Born in Covington, TN, he was the son of Gary Lynn Spencer of Ripley, TN and Jenny Robinson Lumley of Pine Prairie, LA. He was a student. Brother of one sister, Janice Marie Jordan of Pine Prairie, LA and one brother: Coty Dale Scott of Ripley, TN Step mother, Judy Voltz of Ripley, TN; grandmother, Linda Kay Spencer of Ripley, TN; grandmother, Bertha May Merriman of Houston, MS; grandmother, Janice Ware of Pine Prairie, LA. He also leaves Fiance', Brittany Nicole Goodwin of Ripley, TN. Friends may call Saturday 8-18-12 from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral Service will be held Sunday at 2:00 PM at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Interment will be Sunday 8-19-12 in Prater Family Cemetery, Ripley.
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Read full obituary → February 27, 1924 – August 14, 2012
Margaret Louise Couch Adams, 88, of Hornbeak, died Tuesday, August 14, 2012 at her residence.
She was a retired employee of Oldberg Manufacturing and attended First Assembly of God Church.
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Read full obituary → April 10, 1958 – August 13, 2012
Judy Darlene Hooper, 54, of Finley, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a waitress and cook at J.P. Mini-Mart, member of Free Church of God at Chic and a former employee with Rural King in McKenzie.
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February 01, 1923 – August 13, 2012
Belma D. Stafford, 89, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 13, 2012 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church.
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August 10, 2012
Angela "Angie" Marie Agee, 39 of Halls, TN, died Friday (8-10-12) in the Methodist University Hospital, Memphis, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Joey Glenn and the late Betty Ruth (Blakley) Reynolds She was a seamstress in the clothing manufacturing industry. Mrs. Agee was a member of New Vision Baptist Church Survived by her husband: Timothy Lynn Agee, one daughter: Allyssa Grace Reynolds of Halls, TN and three sons: Joseph Wayne Agee of Halls, TN, Logan Glenn Agee of Halls, TN, and Kolton Ryan Agee of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Brittney Dawn Reynolds of Jackson, TN Mrs. Agee is also survived by her step father, Elvis Reynolds of Ripley, TN As well as her grandparents; Grandfather, Bill Blakley and grandmother, Thelma Blakley both of Halls, TN; She was preceded in death by her father, Joey Glenn, and mother, Betty Ruth Blakley Reynolds. Friends may call Monday(8-13-12) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday (8-14-12)at 1:00 pm at Elon Baptist Church, 240 Double Bridges Rd. Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Elon Cemetery, Halls.
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Read full obituary → September 28, 1956 – August 10, 2012
Jana Laurie Record Harris, 55, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at her residence.
She was a finance manager for automobile dealerships.
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Read full obituary → May 03, 1925 – August 10, 2012
Frances Marion Flatt Bennett, 87, of Lenox, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired nurse and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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May 23, 1941 – August 10, 2012
Perry T. Butler, 71, of Tiptonville, died Friday, August 10, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired farmer, a faithful member of First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville, a 1959 graduate of Columbia Military Academy in Columbia, TN, graduate of Lambuth University, member of Tiptonville Fire Department, member of Lions Club and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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Read full obituary → February 08, 1943 – August 08, 2012
Joe E. Smith, 69, of Ripley, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Lauderdale Community Hospital in Ripley.
He was a retired bricklayer, a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Vietnam Veterans Association.
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Read full obituary → January 04, 1946 – August 08, 2012
Evelyn Justine Jordan, 66, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired lab technician with the Women's Clinic and a member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg, where she was the former President of United Methodist Women, founder of Prayer Quilt Ministry, leader of Campbell Soup Label Project, former Kindergarten Teacher, was in charge of mailing weekly newsletters, member of Hand Bell Choir, former director of Vacation Bible School and was founding member and current Treasurer of Jubilate DEO Sunday School Class. She was a Red Cross Volunteer, a former Cub Scout Den Mother of Pack 87 and a former member of Year-A-Round Garden Club.
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August 06, 2012
Mary Helen Howard, 69 of Ripley, TN, died Monday in the St. Francis Hospital. Born in Morehouse, MO, she was the daughter of the late Samuel Jefferson and the late Jeroline (Ashmore) Tims. She was a Clerical employee for Continental Grain for many years. She is Survived by her husband of over 50years, David Howard, Two daughters: Carol Downs of Ripley, TN, Lisa Coonts of Gates, TN Sister of two sisters: Carolyn Hale of Memphis, TN, Lola Wells of Camden, TN and two brothers: Robert Tims of Sugar Tree, TN, Randy Tims of Ripley, TN 4 grandchildren ,1 great grandson, and a Stepgranddaughter Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Hwy 51 N., Ripley, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Calvary Hill Baptist Church, Hwy 51 N., Ripley Interment will be Wednesday in Grace Cemetery, Ripley.
Halls Funeral Home
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Hellen Celene Lowery, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 6, 2012 at Methodist Hospital Germantown.
She was a homemaker, member of Reynolds Avenue Church of Christ, then Phillips Street Church of Christ and a member of Forked Deere Car Club.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
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September 20, 1948 – August 06, 2012
Mrs. Sheila Riley, 63, of Tiptonville died Monday, August 6, 2012 at Baptist Union City. She was a former cook at Lake County High School, Lakeview Dining Room and Air Park Inn. Funeral services for Mrs. Riley will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 8, 2012 Graveside at Crockett Chapel Cemetery conducted by Bro. Brent Davidson. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by 1 daughter, Kim Doyle of Tiptonville, 2 sons, Tony Riley and wife Vicki of Tiptonville and Wes Riley and wife Michelle of Finley and 4 grandchildren, Marie Doyle, Katlyn Doyle, Amanda Riley and Tyler Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert "Buddy" Riley, her parents Clyde and Grace Smith Threlkeld and several brothers and sisters. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
Curry Funeral Home
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