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Joe Morris Cooper

February 24, 1941 – May 10, 2012

Joe Morris Cooper, 71, of Halls, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at his residence.

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Teresa Louise Mckee

August 29, 1968 – May 10, 2012

Teresa Louise McKee, 43, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 10, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Ricky Joe Dean

May 08, 1958 – May 07, 2012

Ricky Joe Dean, 53, of Kenton, TN, formerly of Tiptonville, died Monday, May 7, 2012 at his residence.

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William Jerry "Burgie" Permenter

November 11, 1944 – May 04, 2012

William Jerry "Burgie" Permenter, 67, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 4, 2012 at his residence.

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Mose Thies

May 03, 2012

Mose Ella Thies, 82 of Gates, TN, died Thursday(5-3-12) in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Friendship, TN, she was the daughter of the late Grover and the late Jeannie (Wright) Riddick. She was a Homemaker, Mrs. Thies was a sister of one brother: Grover Riddick of Longview, TX She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her Husband, The Late Bob Thies, a brother, Tom Riddick, and sisters; Betty Jester Robinson, Dorothy Bonds, and Virginia Woods. Graveside services will be held at Floyd's Chapel Cem. at 1pm on 5-8-12, with interment to follow.

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Mildred L. Parker Brandon

September 04, 1922 – May 03, 2012

Mildred L. Parker Brandon, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Dewayne Garner

March 25, 1963 – May 03, 2012

Dewayne Garner, 49, of Ridgely, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Olan Ray Sawyer

June 01, 1938 – May 03, 2012

Olan Ray Sawyer, 73, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 3, 2012 at his residence.

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Judy Ann Mullins

July 15, 1948 – May 02, 2012

Judy Ann Mullins, age 63, went peacefully, while surrounded by her family, to be with the Lord after her courageous battle with cancer on May 2, 2012.

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David Lee Doerr

February 03, 1945 – May 02, 2012

David Lee Doerr, 67, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.

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Herman Louis Decker

December 14, 1950 – May 02, 2012

Herman Louis Decker, 61, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, May 2, 2012 at his residence.

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William Franklin Sanders

January 25, 1961 – May 02, 2012

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Lucille Sumerlin

April 30, 2012

Lucille Sumerlin, 91 of Maury City, TN, died Sunday (4-30-12) in the Crockett County Nursing Home, Alamo, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Allan and the late Alice (Burse) Floyd. She was a Factory Employee Mrs. Sumerlin attended The First Baptist Church of Maury City,TN. Survived by one daughter: Alice Sumerlin Spears of Stanfod, KY and one son: James Robert Sumerlin of Deer Park, TX She also leaves 7 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great- grandchildren. Mrs. Sumerlin was preceded in death by her husband, The Late Robert Sumerlin Predeceased by her brother, Ross Floyd, a Sister, Pauline Sumerlin, and a Great Great Grandson, Mathew Ness Friends may call Friday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Saturday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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Dorothy Cravens

July 14, 1925 – April 29, 2012

Mrs. Dorothy Cravens, 86, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, April 29, 2012 at Joliet Area Community Hospice Home in Joliet, Illinois. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 100 p.m. Saturday, May 5, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday May 4, 2012 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include one daughter, Pamela Cravens of Dyersburg; two sons, Nick Cravens of Wilmington, Illinois and Tommy Cravens of Dyersburg; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilburn "Billy" Cravens and her parents John and Iler Channell Stewart. Pallbearers will be Nickey D. Cravens Sr., Nickey D. Cravens Jr., Nickey D. Cravens III, Tyler P. Cravens, Glenn Morton, and Donald Dotson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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J. H. Ward

April 28, 2012

J. H. Ward, 81 of Halls, TN, died Saturday in Halls, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late Thomas S. and the late Lillie (Fisher) Ward. He served in the National Guard He was a Maintence Foreman, employed by Tupperware Mr. Ward was a member of Enon Baptist Church Survived by his wife: Ruby Buton(Riley) Ward and six sons: Johnny H. (Sammie) Ward of Halls, TN, Chris (Chrisie) Ward of Livingston, TN, Jeffery (Brenda) Ward of Crockett Mills, TN, Patrick (Pamela) Ward of Dyersburg, TN, Brandon (Tammy) Ward of Halls, TN, Paul (Dawn) Ward of Halls, TN He is also survived by 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren Brother of one brother: Thomas Ward of Bolivar, TN Predeceased by his son, Alan Thomas Ward, brother, Lewis Ward, brother, S. T. Ward, brother, Amos Ward, Sister, Evelyn Ward, Sister, Demetra Robbins 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 Enon Baptist Church, Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Enon Cemetery, Halls.

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Billy Adams

April 28, 2012

Billy Gerald Adams, 58 of Friendship, TN, died Saturday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late Aaron and the late Pazetta (Steward) Adams. He was a Salesman, employed by Pennington Seed Co. in Dyersburg,TN Survived by his wife: Dolly Faye (Reece) Adams, two daughters: Christie Hughes of Brownsville, TN and Sherry Young of Halls, TN. three sons: Ashley Adams of Brownsville, TN, Bradley Adams of Halls, TN and Billy Ray Norris of Covington, TN Brother of one sister: Sandra Pruitt of Dyersburg, TN and three brothers: Earl Adams of Dyersburg, TN, Donnie Adams of Halls, TN, Ricky Adams of Ripley, TN Preceded in death by his brothers; Hollis Adams, Gene Adams, Terry Adams, and a Sister; Linda Kay Hayes 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 Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Monday in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg.

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Brenda England

April 28, 2012

Brenda Faye England, 66 Halls, TN, died Saturday the 28th.at her residence in Halls, TN. Born in Friendship, TN, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Monroe and the late Florence Edna (Joyner) Davison. She was a Waitress, Survived by her husband: Jerry Lee England, four daughters: Peggy Marie Reynolds of Ripley, TN, Lindy D. Ray of Halls, TN, Brenda Lynn Gilbreath of Halls, TN,and JoAnn England of Jackson, TN and two sons: Terry England of Halls, TN, Jerry LaWayne England of Humboldt, TN Sister of one sister: Celia Davison Rogers of Halls, TN and one brother: Monroe Davison of Crockett Mills, TN She also leaves 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Tony Gene Fisher Jr., and two sisters;, Geneva Lou Davison and Neva Kate Davison Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Friday in Friendship Cemetery, Friendship.

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Jo Ann Brown

April 27, 2012

Jo Ann Brown, 72 of Halls, TN, died Friday April 27, 2012 in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born March 10,1940 in Columbia, TN, she is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jamie Brown, two sons; Mark Anthony (Sherry) Brown of Halls, and Kurt Alan (Gina) Brown of Millington,TN. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren; Joshua Alan Brown, Wesley Rawles Brown and Allison Breaux Brown of Millington, TN.; Justin Mark Brown and Kayla Leanne Brown of Halls,TN. Mrs. Brown is survived by two sisters; Mrs. Richard (Anna) Daniel and Mrs. Max (Linda) Westmoreland both of Columbia,TN. She was a former bookkeeper for the Halls High School and was one of the original employees of the Lauderdale County Bank, where she served customers for over 25 years. Mrs. Brown was a member of Melville Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death in by her father, William Hughes "Joe" Norman and mother, Sallie Mai Graham Norman; 2 sisters, Christine Love and Lesbia Wall, 1 brother, Charles Robert Norman. Friends may call Sunday April 29th. from 5-8 at Halls First United Methodist Church, Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday April 30th.at 10:00 am at Halls First United Methodist Church, Halls Interment will be Monday in Halls Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to American Cancer Society and the Melville Methodist Church.

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Marian Haley

April 24, 2012

Marian Wynette Argo Haley, 88 of Halls, TN, died Tuesday in the Grace Healthcare Nursing Home, Memphis, TN. Born in Ridgley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Paul and the late Shelly (Rice) Argo. She was an elementary school teacher during WWII. She was also a member of the Halls First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Haley was of Cherokee decent. Survived by three sons: Tony (Robin) McClure of Townsend, TN, Steven (Vicki) Haley of Memphis, TN, Mac (Karen) Haley of Dayton, TN Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her Husband, The Late Charley Haley, and a brother, Tom Frank Argo Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Bellevernon Cemetery, Friendship.

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Willis Eugene Richards

December 01, 1943 – April 24, 2012

Willis Eugene Richards, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

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Ophelia Marie Smith

October 30, 1921 – April 24, 2012

Ophelia Marie Smith, 90, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at her residence.

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Eugene "Gene" Patterson

September 22, 1938 – April 24, 2012

Eugene "Gene" Patterson, 73, of Finley, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at his residence.

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Mary Coker

April 23, 2012

Mary Louise Coker, 66 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the St. Francis Hospital, Memphis, TN. Born in St. Louis, MO, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and the late Willie Mae (Adams) Wright. She was a Homemaker, and widow of the Late Jerry Coker. Mrs. Coker was a member of Grace Bible Baptist Church Survived by two daughters: Melissa Louise Wilson of Gates, TN, Kelly Renee Gwaltney of Halls, TN and one son: Mark Coker of Halls, TN Sister of seven sisters: Annie Pearl McAlister of Ripley, TN, Doris Paris of Halls, TN, Marie Cartwright of Dyersburg, TN, Margie Williams of Dyersburg, TN, Judy Dunaway of Dyersburg, TN, Linda Cherry of Halls, TN, Lisa Wright of Halls, TN and three brothers: Joe Wright of Halls, TN, Lewis Wright of Halls, TN, David Wright of Halls, TN Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 3:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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James Richard Steele

March 15, 1938 – April 23, 2012

James Richard Steele, 74, of Tiptonville, formerly of Halls, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

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Willie Mae Dickson

May 10, 1931 – April 23, 2012

Mrs. Willie Mae Dickson, 80, of the Fowlkes Community died Monday, April 23, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Friday, April 27, 2012 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Brother Robert Davis. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Patrick Walton, Jimmy Hurst, Jody Hurst, Michael Hurst, Jerry Yance and Gavin Hawks. Survivors include her daughter Carolyn Walton of Freeport, IL, 2 sisters Marie Pruitt of Dyersburg and Lola Hurst (Ray) of Fowlkes, 1 brother Jerry Yance (Dianne) of Rutherford, 4 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband's James Hampton and Louis Gatwood, 2 sisters Virginia Garner and Shirley Greer, 2 brothers William Yance and HarveyYance and her parents Charlie and Nettie Hall Yance. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Johnnie Brown Prince

October 17, 1914 – April 22, 2012

Johnnie Brown Prince, 97, of Ridgely, died Sunday, April 22, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Leland Junior Johnson

February 18, 1928 – April 20, 2012

Leland Junior Johnson, 84, of Willis, MI, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at his residence.

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Imogene Mitchell Bedwell

September 05, 1918 – April 20, 2012

Imogene Mitchell Bedwell, 93, of Tiptonville, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, MS.

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Mary Martha Cribbs Underwood

October 29, 1919 – April 20, 2012

Mary Martha Cribbs Underwood, 92, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at her residence.

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James Prentiss Johnson

June 21, 1927 – April 19, 2012

Mr. Prentiss Johnson, 84, of the Bogota Community, died Thursday, April 19, 2012 at this residence. He was a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ, World War II Veteran where he served in France & Germany as a platoon sergeant. Mr. Johnson served on the Board of Directors at Forked Deer Electric from 1969 until present and served 12 years on the ASC community committee. He was a retired farmer and rural mail carrier. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be at 1:00 pm Monday, April 23, 2012 at Broadmoor Church of Christ with Brother Roy Sharp and Brother Terry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The Johnson family will receive visitors Sunday, April 22nd from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home and Monday, April 23rd from 12 Noon until service time at the church. Pallbearers will be Directors of Forked Deer Electric, Harold Willis, Mike Harris, Keith Warren, Lynn Burnett, Jerry Don Summar and Bret Carmack. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Nichols, Scott Nichols, Donald Copeland, Purvis Lay and David Rhoads, posthumous. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife Gracie Johnson of the Bogota Community, 2 sisters Faye Burkeen (Marvin) of Troy, Helen Kinnick (Dan) of Madison Heights, MI, 3 brothers Leaton Johnson (Mary Ruth) and Bobby Johnson (Mae), both of Troy, Thomas Johnson (Pat) of Hornbeak and 1 step sister Nell Warren of Newbern. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ola Gertrude Johnson Edwards and his parents James Robert Brant and Minnie Lou Price Johnson. The family requests memorials be directed to the Broadmoor Church of Christ. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Carolyn Faye Midkiff

April 18, 2012

Carolyn Faye Midkiff, 71, of Ripley, TN, died Wednesday in the Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis, Memphis, TN. Born in Nashville, TN, she was the daughter of the late Ira Earl and the late Elsey Lou (James) Parrott. She was a Homemaker and member of Hutcherson Chapel Church of God. She is survived by a sister: Marie Creed of Ripley, TN and three brothers: Gene Parrott of Baton Rouge, LA, Larry Parrott of Erin, TN, Earl Parrott of Tiptonville, TN, step Son, Robert Beard of Ripley, TN; Step Son, Rex Beard of Ripley, TN; step daughter, Joyce Beard of Ripley, TN; step daughter, Mary Beard of Ripley, TN; step daughter, Becky Duck of Union City, TN; 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her Sister, Betty Davis. Friends may call Friday 5-8 PM at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 1:00 pm at Dry Hill Cemetery, Dry Hill Rd., Halls.

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Marlin James Holstad

February 04, 1937 – April 18, 2012

Marlin James Holstad, 75, of Union City, died Wednesday, April 18, 2012 at his residence.

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Maj. Jess Thrash

April 16, 2012

Maj. Ronald Jess Thrash,USMC (ret.) 74, of Gates, TN, died Monday the 16th. at his residence in Gates, TN. Born in Denver, CO, he was the son of the late Ronald Columbus and the late Truth Mitchell (Heard) Thrash. He served during Vietnam War in the Marine Corps as an Aviator Survived by his wife: Nancy (Hargrove) Thrash, one daughter: Kelly Thrash of Halls, TN and one son: Todd Thrash of El Indio, TX Brother of one brother: Larry Thrash of McKinney, TX Mr. Thrash is also survived by 4 grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents and a Sister, Donna Lea Blouin. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday the 19th.at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to The Halls Veteran's Museum or the Autism Foundation of TN.

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John Carter Bowers

June 03, 1933 – April 16, 2012

John C. Bowers, age 78 of Dyersburg, TN passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. He was born June 3, 1933 in Hickman, KY. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Ann Welch Bowers; one son, Mark Bowers (Alesia) of Dyersburg; two daughters, Jane Ann Lineberry (Kevin) and Judy Mascolo (Brian), both of Jackson, TN; eight grandchildren, John Stanley Bowers, Zac Bowers, Nic Bowers, Clay Lineberry, Carter Lineberry, Blake Mascolo, Matthew Mascolo and Kate Mascolo.

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Shirley B. Baker

August 27, 1937 – April 16, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Bell Baker, 74, of Trenton, TN died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Humboldt General Hospital. She was retired from Jimmy Dean in Newbern and a member of Shelter for the Sheep. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always blessed many people by her love of cooking and sewing. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels and Pastor Gary Hall. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Billy Baker, Glenn Baker, Lawrence Parnell, Jr., Kenneth Parnell, Dustin Rigsby, Dickie Rigsby. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Connor and Stephen Rigsby. The Baker family will receive visitors Wednesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 4 daughters Cindy Davis (Steve) of Trenton, Dawn Connor (Craig) of Chuckey, TN, Teresa Bass (Matt) of Montgomery City, MO and Deborah Falkner (Leonard) of Troy, MO, 5 sons Marvin Spence (Judy) and Ricky Baker (Roxanne), both of Dyersburg, Perry Baker of Hibbing, MN, Billy Baker of Fox Lake, IL and Glenn Baker (Yolanda) of Richmond, IL, 1 sister Florence Staggs (Clifford) of Hayti, MO, 1 brother Ulis Mosier of Ripley, sister-in-law Marilyn Parnell of Dyersburg, 30 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 soon to be great-great-grandchild and many wonderful nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Alton Baker, 3 brothers, Luke Mosier, Neil Mosier, Lawrence Parnell, her parents Marcus Mosier, Ivy Jewel Parnell and stepfather Henry Parnell and her sister-in-law Mary Lou Mosier and her good friend Ernie Pirofilo. The family requests memorials be directed to American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Windal "Clyde" King

April 20, 1946 – April 16, 2012

Mr. Windal "Clyde" King, 65, of Dyersburg died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. King will be at 4:00 pm Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The King family will receive visitors Wednesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larry Bizzle, Jimmy Willoughby, David Hendren, James Vestal, Larry Sawyers and Pete Riggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Larson and Jason Bizzle. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Sheila King, 1 son, Tommy Hendren and wife Misty all of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Margie King of St. Louis, MO and Sara King of Bethel Springs, TN, 3 brothers, James King and Jerry Wayne Saxton, both of Bethel Springs, TN, Bobby King of St. Louis, MO, his mother-in-law Doris June Moore, 3 sister-in laws, Brenda Dunivant, Debbie and Jimmy Flowers and Wanda and Bennett Tibbs, all of Dyersburg and 1 niece, Stephanie Dunivant of Texas. He was preceded in death by father Virgil King, mother Dovie Williams King Saxton and his father-in-law Billy Moore. The family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Peggy Nell Whitehead Parrish

March 02, 1935 – April 15, 2012

Peggy Nell Whitehead Parrish, 77, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Elanie Seratt

February 14, 1939 – April 15, 2012

Mrs. Elaine Seratt, 73, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of Lenox Church of God of Prophecy. A private Memorial service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Paul Seratt Sr. of Dyersburg; one daughter, Judy Ann Chastain and husband Frank, of Calhoun, Ga.; four sons, Samuel Paul Seratt Jr. and wife Gina, of Newbern, Tn, David Eugene Seratt and wife Pamela, of Greybull, Wyoming, William J. Seratt of Halls, Tn, and James Alan Seratt and wife Robin, of Dyersburg, Tn.; four sisters, Ardith Cox and husband Tom, of Pisgah, Iowa, Sharon Blankemeyer and husband Kurt, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Vickie Johnson and husband Gary, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Debra Armbrust and husband Bob, of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren, J Paul Seratt and wife Kimberly, of Laramie, Wy., Alyson Blaire Pollock and husband Thomas, of Dyersburg, Amber Nicole Murchison of Dyersburg, Tn., James Preston Seratt of Dyersburg, Tn.,Rebecca Breana Seratt of Powell, Wy., and Madison Claire Seratt of Newbern , Tn.; three great-grandchildren, Samuel Eli Pollock, Addison Nicole Reddicks, and Preston Lane Seratt; 5 nephews and 7 nieces. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lori Sue Seratt; her parents, Lloyd and Edna Benson; and a brother, Lonnie Benson. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to The Church of God of Prophecy, General Expense Fund, 3818 Lenox Nauvoo Road, Dyersburg, Tn. 38024 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Donna Lynn Costi

February 23, 1959 – April 14, 2012

Donna Lynn Costi, 53, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

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Christine Stout Humphreys

April 05, 1935 – April 13, 2012

Mrs. Christine Stout Humphreys, 76, of Tiptonville, TN died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Humphreys will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Carl Southerland. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be James Sneed, Ricky Parson, Donnie Lee Humfress, Dereck Humfress, Carl Ray Stout, Michael Stout. The Humphreys family will receive visitors Monday, April 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Dallas Eugene Humphreys, 1 daughter Gloria A. Shaffer of Gulfport, MS, 2 sons, Roy Ray Humphreys of Tiptonville and Ricky Wade Humfress of Bay St. Louis, MS, 1 sister, Betty Jean McCann of Hohenwald, 2 brothers Ray Stout of Tiptonville and Robert Stout of Dresden, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Danny Eugene Humfress and her parents James Cutler and Nova Mae Watkins Stout. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Patricia Ann Modlin

April 12, 2012

Patricia Ann Modlin, 65 of Halls, TN, died Thursday in the Jackson Regional Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Long Island, NY, she was a homemaker. Survived by her husband: Eddie 'Gene'Modlin and one son: Eddie Modlin, Jr. of Halls, TN, two grandchildren Christopher Modlin and Elizabeth Modlin both of Ripley, TN; and her mother-in-law, Annie Henson of Halls, TN. She was predeceased by her Son, Thomas William Modlin. Friends may call Saturday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home.

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Paulette Barnett Campion

February 11, 1944 – April 12, 2012

Paulette Barnett Campion, 68, of Newbern, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her residence.

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Percy Edgar Smith

May 02, 1931 – April 12, 2012

Percy Edgar Smith, 80, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital in Memphis.

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Betty Wright McAlvin

April 08, 2012

Betty Sue McAlpin, 63 of Halls, TN, died Sunday the 8th.in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Boyd and the late Willie Mae (Adams) Wright. She was a local cook for many years. Mrs. McAlpin was a Baptist. Survived by one daughter: Lois Watts of Halls, TN and one son: Charlie Joe Wallace of Halls, TN Sister of eight sisters: Doris Paris of Halls, TN, Mary Coker of Halls, TN, Marie Cartwright of Dyersburg, TN, Margie Williams of Dyersburg, TN, Linda Cherry of Halls, TN, Lisa Wright of Halls, TN, Judy Dunaway of Halls, TN, Pearl McAlister of Halls, TN and three brothers: Joe Wright of Halls, TN, Lewis Wright of Halls, TN, David Wright of Halls, TN She also leaves 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Predeceased by her brother, Walter Boyd Wright Friends may call Tuesday the 10th. from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday the 11th. at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Holmes Cemetery, Ripley.

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Charles Wayne Lanier

November 16, 1949 – April 04, 2012

Mr. Charlie Lanier, 62, of Ridgely, TN died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was a farmer. Funeral services for Mr. Lanier will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Loren Stephens. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Lanier family will receive visitors 5:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, April 6th and 10:00 am - 3pm Saturday, April 7th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cole, Tabitha Cole, Micah Lanier, Jesse Lanier, Dillion Kolwyck, Wayne Irvin and David Smith. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Lanier of Ridgely; 1 daughter, Michelle Lanier Varanelli & husband Tony of Dyersburg; 1 son, Mike Lanier and wife Penny of Ridgely; 2 sisters, Betty Joe Thurman of Chicago and Berdie Ann Blackwood & husband Joe of Alabama; 4 brothers, Jimmy McQuiston & wife Barbara of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Billy Mac McQuiston & wife Fay, Donny Lanier & wife Donna and Moreal Lanier all of Alabama; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William & Berdie Blackwood Lanier; 3 brothers, O. T. Lanier, Hoppy Lanier and Edward McQuiston and 1 sister, Roda Blackwood. Family requests memorial be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ezra Cates

April 02, 2012

Ezra Harold Cates, 86 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the Bells Nursing Home, Bells, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late Ernest and the late Ruby (Meeks) Cates. He was a Carpenter, and also a WWII Army Veteran. While in service he received the purple heart. Mr. Cates is survived by one daughter: Enesta (Bill) Olds of Halls, TN And a brother: Lloyd Cates of Halls, TN A grandson, Michael Olds of Halls, TN and a granddaughter, Melissa Ozment of Halls, TN He is also survived by five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Enon Cemetery, Halls.

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Jimmie "Bomba" Darrell Hardin

March 01, 1939 – April 02, 2012

Jimmie "Bomba" Darrell Hardin, 73, of Lenox, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at his son's residence in Finley.

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Jo Ruth Staulcup

October 27, 1925 – April 02, 2012

Jo Ruth Staulcup, 86, wife of Aaron Staulcup of Ridgely, TN died at her home April 2, 2012.

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