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May 05, 1929 – February 10, 2012
Robert L. "Bob" Hayes, 82, of Pinson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 10, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired employee with the City of Jackson Waste Management and a member of First Baptist Church in Pinson. He was a Mason, a Shriner, an U.S. Army Veteran and had served in the Tennessee National Guard.
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Read full obituary → February 21, 1931 – February 08, 2012
Covia Virginia Raley Finch, 80, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at The Highlands of Dyersburg Nursing Center.
She was a retired secretary for the TN Department of Human Services, where she worked for 42 years and a member of First Assembly of God Church.
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February 06, 2012
Derek Lloyd Binkley, 31 of Dyersburg, TN, died Monday in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of Lloyd Binkley and Denise Lock. He was a Truck Driver, Survived by one daughter: Chealsea Binkley of Paris, TN, two brothers: Ryan Binkley and Kevin Binkley; And his Grandmother, Effie Binkley all of Dyersburg, TN Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm at Palestine Cemetery, Bruceville Slab Rd., Dyersburg Interment will be Thursday in Palestine Cemetery, Dyersburg.
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Read full obituary → May 19, 1950 – February 06, 2012
David Earl "Gomer" French, 61, of Newbern, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was the owner of French's BBQ in Dresden, member of Southside Baptist Church, member of the Elks Club and an U.S. Air Force Veteran.
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Read full obituary → September 17, 1923 – February 06, 2012
Charles Layton Cole, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 6, 2012 at Humboldt General Hospital.
He was a retired factory worker for Colonial Rubber, member of Ft. Hudson Baptist Church and an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he received the Purple Heart Medal.
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February 04, 2012
Joe Palmer Hardy, 82 of Halls, TN, died Saturday at his residence in Halls, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of Ercle Raymond and Jo Ella (Houston) Hardy Sr. He was a Orthopedic Supply Specialist, employed by Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis for 26 yrs. Mr. Hardy was a member of Halls First Baptist Church and a WWII Army Veteran. Survived by his wife: Dorothy(Crossen) Hardy, two daughters: Renee Crider of Southaven, MS, Jean (Bob) McCallister of Columbus, MS and two sons: David (Carol) Hardy of Cunningham, KY, Jerry(Sherry) Shepard of Lakeland, TN Brother of one sister: Lois (Gene) Burroughs of Halls, TN and one brother: Buddy (Nancy) Houston of Ripley, TN. He is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Halls First Baptist Church, in Halls. Interment will be Monday in the Poplar Grove Cemetery, near Halls. Mr. Hardy was preceded in death by his parents as well as 4 brothers and 4 sisters.
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Read full obituary → May 14, 1939 – February 04, 2012
Jerome William Farrell, 72, of Newbern, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
He was a retired mechanic and a Catholic.
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Read full obituary → November 30, 1980 – February 04, 2012
Joshua John Rogers, 31, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, February 4, 2012 at his residence.
He was a former forklift operator for Quebecor and was in the Army National Guard.
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February 03, 2012
Sarah Jane McKee, 56 of Dyersburg, TN, died Friday in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Memphis, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harold and the late Patricia Louise (Williams) Phillips. She was a Homemaker. Survived by her husband: Walter M. McKee, one daughter: Vicki Noel of Dyersburg, TN and one son: Franklin McKee of Dyersburg, TN Sister of four sisters: Tina Phillips of Muskegon, MI, Brenda Phillips of Dyersburg, TN, Patricia Robertson of Halls, TN, Melanie Laux of Dyersburg, TN and four brothers: Timmy Phillips of Dyersburg, TN, Tony Phillips of Dyersburg, TN, Dennis Phillips of Rome, GA, Alan Phillips of Muskegon, MI Friends may call Monday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Gates Cemetery, Gates.
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February 03, 2012
Sarah Woodard, 93 of Greenville, SC formerly of Halls, TN, died Friday in Greenville, SC. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ode and the late Mary Ann (Saulisbury) Dunaway. She was a Homemaker and Tupperware Factory Employee, Survived by one daughter: Marietta Newsome of Greenville, SC and one son: Tilford Woodard of Memphis, TN. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Woodard was preceded in death by her husband; T.W. Woodard, a sister; Ruby Mae Davis and a brother; Ezell Dunaway. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 pm. at the Halls Funeral Home, with visitation beginning at 12:30pm. on Tuesday the 7th. Interment will be Tuesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.
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April 20, 1936 – February 03, 2012
Mrs. Jewell Snider, 75, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, February 3, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, a former manager of Hotel 6 with her husband, a former secretary at Sylvania and a well known pianist in Dyer County. She was also a member of the Choral Society at Dyersburg State Community College. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, February 5, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Dan Holland and Reverend Jerry Robbins. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Gill, Chuckie Dean, Bobby Autry, Jamie Autry, Johnathan Gooch, Paul Gooch, Brad Holbrook, Jeremy Robbins. Honorary pallbearers will be Justin Sanday and Billy Ray Perciful. The Snider family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday evening at the funeral home. Survivors include her son, Mark Gooch and wife Debbie of RoEllen, 3 sisters, Lucille Stallings of Dyersburg, Geneva King of Cookeville, Sue Anderson and husband William of Jackson, 3 grandchildren Johnathan Gooch, Paul Clay Gooch, Justin Sanday and 5 great-grandchildren Daniel Sanday, Luke Gooch, Alex Gooch, Camden Gooch and Brianna Gooch. She was preceded in death by her husband's R. Clayton Gooch and Charles Snider, 3 sisters, Magaline Henry, Gertrude Mustain, Julia Clark, 1 brother Arnold Robbins and her parents Joseph and Liddie Braden Robbins. The family requests memorials be directed to Church Grove Baptist Church, 1060 W. Main, Newbern, TN 38059. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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January 16, 1931 – February 01, 2012
Ernestine Rook King, 81, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → August 05, 1913 – January 28, 2012
Madie Mitchell Paris, 98, of Troy, formerly of Tiptonville, died Saturday, January 28, 2012 at her residence.
She was a retired private sitter and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 24, 1935 – January 27, 2012
Grady Anderson, 76, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was the retired owner of Grady's Auto Service.
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Read full obituary → November 09, 1946 – January 27, 2012
Owen Douglas Schuff, 65, of Tiptonville, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired construction/ dredging inspector for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Memphis District, where he worked for 33 years, member of Crockett Chapel Methodist Church and attended Cottonwood Baptist Church. He was a 16 year member and a two year chairman of Lake County School Board, member of the Civitan Club, very involved in Lake County youth sports programs, worked with American Red Cross and was a Kentucky Colonel.
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January 26, 2012
Charles Odell Viar, 86, of Halls died on Jan. 26,2012, at Covington Manor in Covington,TN. Funeral services for Mr. Viar will be held at 1pm on Jan. 28, 2012 at Westside Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Pastor John Compere officiating. Visitation will be from 5 until 8 pm. on Jan. 27, 2012 at Halls Funeral Home. Mr. Viar was a WWII veteran, serving in the Marine Corp in the Pacific. After the war, he returned to Halls where he worked with his father, Lon Viar, on a farm purchased by his father in 1944. C. O., as he was known by friends, and his brothers later bought his father's interest in the farm and turned Knob Creek (Henning) Farm into one of the larger and most successful farming operations in West Tennessee. Comprising 5500 acres, Knob Creek Farm was a showplace and home to 31 families. After selling Knob Creek Farm in the early 1960's, Mr. Viar continued his farming interest, but also became more involved in thoroughbred horse racing, fueled by his lifelong love of horses. Racing under the banner of C. O. Viar Farms, Mr. Viar enjoyed much success at venues in Hot Springs, Louisville, Chicago, Louisiana and Florida. At its zenith, Viar Farms carried a stable of 30 horses. Mr. Viar also served Lauderdale County for 50 years as a member of the County Equalization Board. Mr. Viar is survived by his second wife, Judy Burroughs Viar of Covington; one step daughter, Paula Kauhi (Keith) of Covington, one step grandson, Keith Lewis Kauhi; one step sister in law, Barbara Lollar of Steele,MO.; and sisters in law Mary Ella Graves Sullivan and Naulene Jordan of Halls. Mr. Viar was preceded in death by his first wife, Martha Wilkes Viar of Halls; by his parents; Lonnie and Pearl Viar; by sisters Anna Francis Canada, Ebbie Lee Parker, Montine Robertson, and Virginia Crihfield Austin; by brothers; C.Wilson Viar and L. R. Viar. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Westside Baptist Church music fund or the Halls Veterans Museum.
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January 24, 2012
L C Heathcott, 73 of Newbern, TN, died Tuesday at his residence in Newbern, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late Forrest Wardell and the late Irene (Lang) Heathcott. He was a Hair Dresser. Survived by his wife: Ina(Arnold ) Heathcott, three daughters: Sherry Heathcott of Arlington, TN, Connie Permenter of Halls, TN, Abby Boyd of Newbern, TN Brother of one sister: Margaret Sherrod of Halls, TN and one brother: Forrest Heathcott Jr. of Ripley, TN Friends may call Thursday from 11:00am until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 1:30 pm at Ripley Memorial Gardens, Hwy 210, Ripley Interment will be Thursday in Ripley Memorial Gardens, Ripley.
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Read full obituary → March 13, 1936 – January 24, 2012
Billy Joe Fowler, 75, of Altamont, TN, formerly of Ridgely, died Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at his residence.
He was a retired school bus driver.
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November 16, 1942 – January 23, 2012
Carolyn Harper Fortner Arnold, 69, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 23, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
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June 10, 1944 – January 22, 2012
Terry Wayne "Gar" McGuire, 67, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 22, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge. He was an avid fisherman, loved to cook and was a big football fan. His favorite hobby was tellin' tales at the table of knowledge (KC's One Stop).
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June 22, 1946 – January 20, 2012
Phyllis Anne Jackson, 65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 20, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, member of Cornerstone Church of God and a former auditor for First Citizens National Bank.
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January 19, 2012
Louise G. Espey, 90 of Friendship, TN, died Thursday at her residence. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and the late Lynn (Voss) Gooch. She was a Homemaker. Survived by one daughter: Kay E. Burnham of Friendship, TN and a Son-in-law, Mike Burnham. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home. Interment will be Saturday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.
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Read full obituary → August 04, 1933 – January 19, 2012
Ruby Idell Powell, 78, of Ridgely, died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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October 14, 1950 – January 19, 2012
Mr. Roy L. Bledsoe, 61, of Kennett, MO formerly of Dyersburg died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at NHC Healthcare in Kennett. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Saturday, Janury 21, 2012 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, TN conducted by Mr. Howard Tubbs. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Bledsoe is survived by 5 sisters, Rev. Cora Lous Bermuth and Arline Khajain both of Illinois, Billie June Thornton of Mississippi, Barbara Tubbs of Humboldt and Peggy Jean Bledsoe of Kennett; and 1 brother, Coy Bledsoe of Missouri. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ollie and Maggie Moody Bledsoe, 1 brother, Jimmy Bledsoe and 2 sisters, Betty Jo Booker and Willa Dean Bledsoe. On line condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com.
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January 18, 2012
Bobby Joe Binkley, 80, Wardell, MO, died Wednesday in the Pemiscott Memorial Hospital. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late James Manuel and the late Virgie Lee (Day) Binkley. Mr. Binkley married Ira Jane Binkley Shands. He was a Farmer. Survived by his wife: Ira Jane(Binkley Shands) Binkley, five daughters: Kay Bradley of Wardell, MO, Susan Kriwanek of Wardell, MO, Lori Dreger of FL, Kelly Lyles of Memphis, TN, Vanessa Gurley of Pascola, MO and one son: Darrell Binkley of Ripley, TN, Brother of one sister: Barbara Hom of Long Island, NY. Service will be held Thursday at 3:00 pm at Enon Cemetery, Edith-Nankipoo Rd., Halls. Interment will be Thursday in Enon Cemetery, Halls.
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January 18, 2012
J. D. McNeill, 85 of Gates, TN, died Wednesday at his home. Born in Gates, TN, he was the son of the late Archie and the late Lena (Newman) McNeill. He was a Farmer. Survived by his wife: Betty Stilwell McNeill and two sons: Mike McNeil of Brownsville, TN, Jeff McNeil of Gates, TN Brother of two sisters: Anita Emerson of Gates, TN, Juanita Stanley of Gates, TN, 4 grandchildren, Joe McNeil of Halls, TN; Jacob McNeil of Jackson, TN; Justin McNeil of Bethpage, TN; Jaime McNeil of Bethpage, TN.. Funeral service will be held at The Concord Methodist Church near Gates at 2pm on 1-20-2012. Interment will be Friday in Concord Cemetery, Gates.
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January 15, 2012
Washington "Leon" Hogue, 82 of Halls,TN, died Sunday in the Methodist University Hospital. Mr. Hogue was the son of the late Cornelius and the late Mary Callie (Allmon) Hogue. He was an Industrial Mechanic. Survived by his wife: Erma Jean(Butler) Hogue, one daughter: Sandra Boone of Halls, TN and one son: Roger Dale Hogue of Halls, TN, Brother of three sisters: Edith White of Paris, TN, Lorene Seratt of Halls, TN, Dot Spiller of Halls, TN and four brothers: Robert Hogue of Halls, TN, Paul "Peck" Hogue of Halls, TN, Waymon Hogue of Dyersburg, TN, Donald Hogue of Halls, TN. Mr. Hogue is also survived by 3 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5-8pm. on Wednesday at Halls Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 10:00am at Halls Funeral Home in Halls. Interment will be Thursday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.
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January 15, 2012
James "Nelson" Young, 85 of Halls, TN, died Sunday at his residence in Halls, TN. Born in Friendship, TN, he was the son of the late E. P. and the late Cora (Bell) Young. He was Owner of Young's Parts and Equipment Inc. Survived by two daughters: Beverly (Jimmy) Hastings of Friendship, TN, Penny (Leon) Pickard of Halls, TN and a son; Stan (Cathey) Young of Halls,TN, Brother of two brothers: Royce Young of Friendship, TN, Gordon Young of Friendship, TN, 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Halls. Interment will be Wednesday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Halls First Baptist Church Mr. Young was preceded in death by a son; Donald Young and 2 brothers; Levoid Young and E.P. Young Jr.
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September 30, 1932 – January 15, 2012
Ms. Gracie Jennings Robinson, 79, of Dyersburg, TN died January 15, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. A private memorial service will be held by the family at a later date. She is survied by 3 daughters, Teressa Smith of Dyersburg, TN, Judy Andrews of Augusta, GA and Phyllis Freeman of Roswell, GA; 1 son, Harvey Robinson of Augusta, GA; 1 sister, Bunny of Louisville, MS; 4 brothers, Tony Jennings of Hawaii, Billy Jennings of North Carolina, Joe Jennings of Mississippi, and June Jennings of Laredo, TX; 10 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Edna and Charlee Jennings and her parents, Chester & Melvina Thompson Jennings. On line condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com
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September 11, 1937 – January 13, 2012
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January 12, 2012
DEBBIE HILLIARD DANELZ, 58, of Germantown and Halls, TN, died January 12, 2012 at her home. Debbie, originally from Halls, TN was a Memphis business owner and successful real estate professional, dedicated mom and best friend to many. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her husband, Richard Danelz, two children, Ashley and Jordan Danelz, her brother Ron Hilliard of Dyersburg, TN and her sister Linda Lancaster-Cox of Nankipoo, TN. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, January 21st at 10 A.M. at Hope Presbyterian Church, Memphis. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Debbie Danelz Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 772106, Memphis, Tennessee 38177
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December 22, 1971 – January 10, 2012
Mr. William Lee Armstrong, 40, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Hospital East in Memphis. Services will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday graveside at New Camp Ground Cemetery in Troy with Bro. James Combs and Bro. Kenny Chessor officiating. Interment will follow in New Camp Ground Cemetery near Troy. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday, January 14, 2012 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Tina Anderson Armstrong of Dyersburg; one daughter, Kaylee Armstrong of Dyersburg; one son, Gage Armstrong of Dyersburg; his mother, Virginia Peterson of Dyersburg; and three brothers, Harold Peterson of Parsons, Edward Armstrong of San Antonio, Tx., and Joseph Patterson of Dover, Tn. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Armstrong. Pallbearers will be Harold Peterson, Joseph Patterson, Kiefer Peterson, Angel Peterson, Michael Sanders, and Dwayne Anderson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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November 26, 1949 – January 09, 2012
Tommy Clifton Hall, 62, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 9, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired First Sergeant and Vietnam Veteran with the U.S. Army, where he served for 21 years and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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January 08, 2012
Mary Ann Riley, 78 of Gates, TN, died Sunday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Gates, TN, she was the daughter of the late John Rufus and the late Geraldine (White) Lemons. She was the widow of the late Clyde Riley. Mary Ann was an avid baker and cook. After spending several years as a factory employee, she was able to put her culinary skills to good use. For over 23 years, Mary Ann was able to share her passion of cooking and baking with the people of Halls and the surrounding communities, while working with her sister, (Dorothy Jean) at DJ's Diner. Survived by one daughter: Suzanne Perry of Halls, TN. Sister of two sisters: Jewel Dean Raines of Leesburg, AL, Dorothy Clark of Halls, TN and four brothers: Jerry Lemons of Ripley, TN, Robin Lemons of Halls, TN, Dale Lemons of Ripley, TN, Bill Lemons of Gates, TN. Grandson, Chad Hogue of Halls, TN; granddaughter, Brooke Hogue of Halls, TN and 4 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother; J.R. Lemons. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Concord Cemetery, Gates. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to St. Jude Children's Hospital.
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August 24, 1977 – January 08, 2012
Thomas Wade Canada, 34, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in Tallahassee, FL.
He was a self-employed Construction Worker.
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August 08, 1929 – January 08, 2012
Mrs. Mary Jackson Pride, 82, of Richwoods, TN died Sunday, January 08, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a member of Evansville Baptist Church and retired from Colonial Rubber. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 11, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Danny Griffin. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Keenan Greer, Brian Pride, Adam Pride, Denny Pylent, David Hudson and Terry Hudson The Pride family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Z.E. "Fat" Pride, 3 daughters, Joyce Colson and Kaye Jasin, both of Dyersburg, Cris Starnes of Midlothian, TX, 5 sons, Lester Pride of Newbern, Luthor Pride of McKenzie, C.S. Pride and Justin Lawson, both of Finley, Steven Pride of Dyersburg, 1 sister, Dorothy Purdue of Springville, TN, 2 brothers, Houston Jackson of Portage, IN, Joe Jackson of Gulfport, MS, 17 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Edwin Pride, 5 sisters, Rachel Partain, Faye Phillips, Bertha Holland, Blanche Pride, Louise Chaffin, 2 brothers James Willie Jackson, J.C. Jackson and her parents, Lester and Mozelle Hudson Jackson. The family requests memorials be directed to LeBonheur Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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November 01, 1918 – January 08, 2012
Mr. W.T. Cutchin, Jr., 93, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 8, 2012 at The Med in Memphis. He was Owner and President of W.T. Cutchin & Associates, a member of the First United Methodist Church, a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he was a member of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and the University swim team. He was an Army Air Corp flight instructor during World War II. He was also a member of the West Tennessee Seniors Golf Association and an avid fisherman and loyal UT fan. Funeral services for Mr. Cutchin will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. David Russell officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Jerry Brewer, Fred Moore, III, Jere Ozment, George Stephenson, III, Tom Stephenson, and Tommy Stephenson. The Cutchin family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 10th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his sister, Laura Jean Cutchin Mullen and husband Bob, of Ashland, OR, 4 grandchildren, Betsy Hoff Shelton and husband Joe, of Raleigh, NC, Thomas Morgan Cook of Memphis, Roy Cook, III of Halls, Michelle Cook of Hernando, MS and 1 great granddaughter, Lauren Vandermolen of Raleigh, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Carolyn Bond Cutchin, his daughter Betty Cutchin Cook and his sister Corinne Cutchin Stephenson. The family requests memorials be directed to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452 or Memphis-MidSouth Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, 6685 Poplar Avenue, Suite 205, Germantown, TN 38138. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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January 07, 2012
Ronda Lynn Pharr of Terre Haute, IN, died Saturday in the Union Hospital, Terre Haute, IN. Born in Memphis, TN, she was a Homemaker. She is survived by her husband Doug Pharr, one daughter: Randa Burks-Archer of Jackson, TN and one son: Dylan Sauber of Halls, TN, her parents Blonda Robison and Glyn Kee, sister of two sisters: Tracy Kee Childress of Bogota, TN, Whitney Lee of Halls, TN. Friends may call Tuesday from 5pm-7:30pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, Halls, TN. Memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7:30 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church.
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February 23, 1949 – January 07, 2012
Gary Marlon Ogden, 62, of Finley, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at his residence.
He was a self employed heavy equipment operator.
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October 13, 1937 – January 07, 2012
Ed Castleman, 74, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired auto salesman, attended Westside Baptist Church and a former salesman for Robert's Chevrolet.
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Freda Faye Wilson Johnson, 70, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 5, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired x-ray technician for Pemiscot County Memorial Hospital and a former x-ray technician at Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg.
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October 15, 1973 – January 04, 2012
Mr. Kevin Shane Seratt, 38, of Newbern, TN died Wednesday, January 04, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. He was a 1991 graduate of Dyer County High School. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday January 9, 2012 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Harold Jaco officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Sunday afternoon, January 8, 2012 from 2 until 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his mother, Donna Garrison Seratt of Newbern; one brother, Dustin Seratt and wife, Shelley of Dyersburg; one niece, Ava Lauren Seratt; and one nephew Hunter Dale Reasons both of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his father, Austin "Tex" Seratt. Pallbearers will be Daniel Garrison, Jordan Saylor, Josh Dodson, Caleb Dodson, Steve Bargery, and Scott Bargery. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Bivens, Tyler Gamble, Rusty Saylor, Phillip Harris, Jeff Gamble, Dwayne Dodson, and Chip Cain. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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January 03, 2012
Cynthia Anita Scott, 63, of Milan, TN, died Tuesday in the Milan General Hospital, Milan, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Darnell and the late Clara (Ross) Turnage. She was a Homemaker. Survived by four daughters: Ashley Deason of Dyersburg, TN, Donna Scott of Milan, TN, Debra Tharpe of Milan, TN, Anita McAlister of Dyersburg, TN, one son: Bobby Scott of Dyersburg, TN, 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by her husband Edgar Scott and brother, Bobby Turnage. Graveside service will be held Thursday at 1:00 pm at Sorrell Chapel Cemetery, Dyersburg.
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December 14, 1914 – January 03, 2012
Addie Jane Burks, 97, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She attended Union University where she was a member of Chi Omega and the Enonian Literary Society. She was active in civic organizations, Good Earth Garden Club and as a member of the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 7, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Raymond Boston and Reverend Mike Hickman. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, David Skoglund, Jamie Sloglund, Brad Burks, Billy Escue, Ty Agee and Taylor Burks. Honorary pallbearers will be Lee Moore, Eddie Burks, Tom Hamer, Dayton Keller, Albert Fowlkes, Milton Magee, Johnny Gibson, Jim Hamilton, Harry Kaplan, King Rogers, Robert Rogers and Dr. Fred Moore. The Burks family will receive visitors from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Jane Skoglund and husband Roy of Roseburg, OR, three sons John T. Burks and wife Judy, Norman "Bucky" Burks and wife Patricia, both of Dyersburg, Bill Burks and wife Elva of Clarksville, TN, one brother Robert L. Hundley and wife Mary Ruth of Jackson, nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Norman Burks. The family requests memorials be directed to the Youth Ministries of First Baptist Church, 220 W. Masonic, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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December 01, 1929 – January 03, 2012
Mrs. Mary "Doll" Lewis, 82 of Tiptonville, TN died January 3, 2012 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin, TN. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church in Tiptonville. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, January 6, 2012 at the First Baptist Church in Tiptonville conducted by Reverend Jerry Leggett. Interment will follow in Tiptonville City Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bill Mitchell, Todd Mitchell, Tim Beeler, Robert Vaughn, Evan Jones, Larry McCain and Tommy Bramlett. The Lewis family will receive friends beginning at 12 Noon until service time Friday at the church. She is survived by two daughters Shirley Mitchell and husband Bill of Hornbeak, Gloria Albright of McKenzie, TN, one sister Doris Vaughn of Dyersburg, three grandchildren Todd Mitchell of Venice, FL, Tim Beeler of McKenzie and Andrea Anderson of Creal Spring, IL and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Lewis and Herman Gray, two sisters Lona Burton and Ruby Capps, one brother Robert Rhodes, her parents John Martin and Blanche Rhodes and one great-granddaughter. The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 12, 1919 – January 01, 2012
Nellie G. Weakley, 92, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, member of First United Methodist Church, where she attended Community Bible Study and a member of Potts Price Sunday School Class and a member of Tuesday Bridge Club.
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David Maddux French, infant son of Lisa Marie French, died Sunday, January 1, 2012 at Centennial Hospital in Nashville.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Michael officiating.
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Betty Jean Hopper, 76, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, December 31, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Keystone Church of God.
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