Louis Junior Spencer

December 30, 2011

Louis Junior Spencer, 67, Ripley, TN, died Friday in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, he was the son of the late John Albert and the late Mary (Goforth) Spencer. He was a Truck Driver. Survived by his wife: Linda Kay (Prater) Spencer, two daughters: Rose Ann Spencer of Ripley, TN, Tracy Annette Hankins of Ripley, TN and two sons: Jesse Spencer of Ripley, TN, Gary Spencer of Ripley, TN, Brother of five sisters: Liz Holland of Newbern, TN, Bonnie McBroom of Ripley, TN, Martha Spencer of Ripley, TN, Dorothy Newlin of Ripley, TN, Wilma Spencer of FL and six brothers: John Spence of AL, Jimmy Spencer of IN, James Spencer of Halls, TN, William Spencer of Ripley, TN, Robert Spencer of SC, Danny Spencer of Ripley, TN Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home. Interment will be Wednesday in Prater Family Cemetery, Ripley. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to American Cancer Society or St. Jude.

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G.D. "Geed" Armstrong

October 15, 1917 – December 30, 2011

G.D. "Geed" Armstrong, 94, of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at the Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber, where he worked for 27 years and a member of McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church.

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Lowell Thomas Gentry, Sr.

May 22, 1936 – December 30, 2011

Lowell Thomas Gentry, Sr., 75, of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 30, 2011 at Christian Care Center of Rutherford County in Smyrna.

He was a retired co-owner of Genson, Inc., member of United Methodist Church, member of American General Contractors Assoc. and former member of Tennessee Army National Guard.

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Allen Gene Still

June 20, 1930 – December 29, 2011

Allen Gene Still, 81, of Wynnburg, died Thursday, December 29, 2011 at his residence.

He was retired from the maintenance department with Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.

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Kathrine Mcbride White

September 13, 1919 – December 27, 2011

Kathrine McBride White, 92, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired housekeeper for Parkview Hospital. She was a Baptist.

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Holland Moore

January 20, 1927 – December 27, 2011

Mr. Holland Moore, 84, died Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Mr. Moore was an avid farmer and a WWII Veteran. Funeral services will be at 1pm Friday, December 30, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Kenny Chessor. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Bill Mancell, Jr., Lynn Mancell, Leon Baize, Phillip Boals, Jason Lineberry and Steve Richardson. Honorary pallbearers will be the Friends of the Big Boy Junction Community. The Moore family will receive visitors Thursday, December 29th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 sons, Nathan Moore of Dyersburg and Ronald Moore and wife Esther of Finley, 1 sister, Pearl Marie Embry of Memphis, 1 brother, Holmes Franklin Moore of Finley, 3 grandchildren, Jamie Moore Bell and husband Sam, Brian Moore & wife Lindi, Justin Moore and 3 great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Bell, Cody Bell and Brylan Moore. He was preceded in death his wife of 50 years, Mary Ellen Moore and his parents Melton and Lillie Mae Brock Moore. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Donald Dean Fisher

February 26, 1930 – December 26, 2011

Donald Dean Fisher of Dyersburg, died December 26, 2011 at his home. He was originally from Lafayette, IN and Cairo, IL.

He was retired from Dyersburg Regional Medical Center as a nurse anesthetist, graduated with a BS in Nursing and was certified as a Registered Nurse Anesthetist from Madison, TN School of Anesthesia.

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Jo Ann Jones Hutcheson

February 12, 1967 – December 26, 2011

Jo Ann Jones Hutcheson, 44, of Tiptonville, died Monday, December 26, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

She was a homemaker.

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W.E. "Wink" Hollingsworth

February 28, 1926 – December 21, 2011

W.E. "Wink" Hollingsworth, 85, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at his residence.

He was a self employed auto mechanic, member of Spirit and Life Christian Church in Dyersburg and a member of the Woodmen of the World.

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Delmer Eugene McNeil, Jr.

October 24, 1979 – December 19, 2011

Mr. Delmer Eugene McNeil, Jr., age 32, died Monday, December 19, 2011 at The Med in Memphis. He was a member of Three Oaks Chapel. Delmer played baseball for Dyersburg High School from 1994-1998. In 1998 he was named Tennessee District Player of the year and First Team All-State. He played for the 1998 Memphis BFI Tigers. Delmer played for Jackson State Community College (1998-2000) and University Tennessee Martin (2000-2001). He coached the Full Count Falcons and Dyersburg Dixie Youth Baseball. He was a mentor to countless youth sharing his love of baseball and life with tireless energy and passion. He was the founder of Full Count Baseball Academy where he taught baseball and softball fundamentals of hitting, pitching and fielding. He was also a hitting device creator and inventor, always looking for ways to improve the game he loved better. Funeral services will be at 1pm Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Three Oaks Chapel conducted by Reverend Bill Phipps. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Michael Alley, Todd Winchester, Jason Sullivan, Tristan Sipes, Floyd Halterman, Jr. and Eddie Sims. The McNeil family will receive visitors Wednesday, December 21, 2011 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the church, Survivors include his wife Hannah Wright McNeil, his son Delmer Eugene "Tripp" McNeil, III, his parents Delmer Sr. and Anita McNeil, his sister Meagan Sipes and husband Tristan, all of Dyersburg, his brother Trey McNeil of Bowling Green, KY, his grandparents Gussie McNeil Marlow and husband Bob of Salem, IL, Larry & Helen Sullivan of Kinmundy, IL, Aunts and Uncles Keith McNeil and wife Tammy of Salem, IL, Lawain McNeil and wife Pam of Cincinnati, OH, Shannon McNeil and wife Debbie of Mt. Vernon, IL, Rhonda Hanson and husband Mark of Centralia, IL, Nieces and Nephews, Christian Halterman, Claire Halterman, James Scott Halterman, John Houston Hollingsworth and Scarlett Hollingsworth. He was preceded in death his grandfather, Delmer Roy McNeil. The family requests memorials be directed to Shriners Hospitals for Children 3229 Burnet Ave. Cincinnati, OH 45229-3095 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jimmie Ann Sellers

November 15, 1955 – December 18, 2011

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William Gene Stewart

July 16, 1954 – December 17, 2011

William Gene Stewart, 57, of Ridgely, died Saturday, December 17, 2011 at his residence.

He was a former blender operator for Georgia Gulf, member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church and a Ridgely Volunteer Fireman.

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Mattie E. Donaldson

September 01, 1922 – December 15, 2011

Mrs. Mattie E. (Putman) Donaldson, 89, of Romeoville, IL formerly of Dyersburg died Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Lemont Nursing and Rehab in Lemont, IL. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Donaldson will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, December 18, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Tony Novak, Scott Strnad, Ronnie Johnson, Eddie Hicks, Larry Putman, and Kevin Joslin. The Donaldson family will receive visitors Sunday morning from 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by 2 daughters, Carolyn Novak and husband Ted, Debra Salerno and husband Anthony, 1 son Richard Donaldson and wife Carolyn, all of Romeoville, IL and 1 brother Jerry Paul Putman of Dyersburg, TN, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 39 years Edward S. Donaldson, 1 son William Donaldson and her parents Richard and Florence Pylant Putman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Evelyn Criswell

April 25, 1915 – December 14, 2011

Mrs. Evelyn Criswell, 96, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, December 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of First Baptist Church and retired after 30 years at J.C. Penney. Memorial services for Mrs. Criswell will be at 11:00 pm Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Raymond Boston officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her son James Criswell and wife Patricia of Dyersburg; 2 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Raymond Criswell, her brother, William Anderson and her parents William and Daisy Anderson. The family requests memorials be directed to the Alzheimer's Association, 326 Ellsworth Street, Memphis, TN 38111-4417. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Norma Sue Perry Morgan

August 23, 1941 – December 12, 2011

Mrs. Norma Sue Perry-Morgan, of Trimble, TN died at her daughter's residence December 12, 2011. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Cousin. She was cherished by all that knew her. Mrs. Morgan attended Trimble First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Norma Sue Morgan will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, December 15, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Dr. William P. Oakley officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Ricky James Perry, Rusty Hilliard, Roger Dean, Chuck Davis, Grant Perry, Kenneth Childress, Tommy Childress and Austin Perry. The Morgan family will receive visitors Wednesday, December 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by Daughter Lori A. Morgan-Davis and husband Mike W Davis of Trimble, TN, Step-Daughter Dorothy Morgan of Carmichael, CA. Sister Nancy P Reasons and husband Moody Reasons of Dyersburg, TN, Brothers Ricky L Perry of Dyersburg, TN and Robert Perry of Drummonds, TN, Grandchildren Michelle Doss and Husband Josh Doss, Chuck Davis and Fiance Britney Parker all of Trimble, TN. Great-Grandchildren Joshua Doss, Jr, Samuel Doss, and Lane Doss all of Trimble, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years Joy C. Morgan, her parents James Henry Perry and Thelma L Caudle-Perry and Two Brothers Charles Perry and Jimmy Perry. The family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box1002, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Mark Freeman Pride

June 12, 1959 – December 11, 2011

Mr. Mark Freeman Pride, 52, Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, December 11, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pride was an electrician for H & M Industrial Service. He was a member of Evansville Baptist Church where he served as the Youth Director and was a member of Second Nature Band. Funeral services will be at 2pm, Tuesday, December 13, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Danny Griffin and Reverend Larry Koonce. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Wade Richards, Zane McCullum, Ron Stephens, Ricky Mansfield, Lee Leggett and Jimmy Lowe. The Pride family will receive visitors Monday, December 12th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 4 years, Sheila Pride of Dyersburg, 2 sons, Adam Owensby Pride of Dyersburg, Ryan Colby Pride of Alamo, his parents Gail and Virginia Pride of Dyersburg, 1 sister Kathy Fisher and husband Eldon of Dyersburg, 2 step daughters, Madison Paige Simmons of Bells, TN, Sierra Nicole Blankenship and husband Matthew of Lafayette, TN, 2 grandchildren, Adam Owensby Pride, Jr., Chance Paul Pride and 2 step-grandchildren, Bailey Elizabeth Blankenship and Gavin Neal Blankenship. The family requests memorials be directed to the Evansville Baptist Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Randy Kee

December 10, 2011

Mr. Randy Steven "Steve" Kee, 56, of Milan, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Douglas Health & Rehab in Milan. He was a former construction worker for Dennis Bottoms Siding. Survivors include his daughter, Kasey Kee and son Adam Kee, both of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren, Madalyn Davis and Jacob Paulk. The family will have a memorial service at a later date. He was preceded in death his parents James Riley and Shelby Fowler Kee. The family requests memorials be directed to LeBonheur Children's Research Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Austin "Tex" Seratt

April 12, 1944 – December 10, 2011

Mr. Austin "Tex" Seratt, 67, Newbern, TN died Saturday, December 10, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital. Mr. Seratt was a retired truck driver and a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Funeral services will be at 1pm Wednesday, December 14, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement Pallbearers will be Scotty McGuire, Ricky Doss, Lynnlee Vires, Ollie Conder, Glen Bargery and Buddy Hill. The Seratt family will receive visitors Tuesday, December 13th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife Donna Seratt of Newbern, 1 daughter, Veronica Reasons of Dyersburg, 2 sons, Kevin Shane Seratt of Newbern, Dustin Seratt and wife Shelley of Dyersburg, 3 sisters, Willie Jo Brawley and husband Robert of Paducah, KY, Janet Stallings of Dyersburg, Jerry Wade and husband Mike of Lexington, KY, 2 brothers, George Haynes and wife Vicki of Fowlkes, Mike Haynes of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren, Ava Lauren Seratt and Hunter Reasons. He was preceded in death his parents, Opal and Quinton Haynes and Willie Raymond Seratt. The family requests memorials be directed Evansville Free Holiness Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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William Jerry Mathina, Sr.

October 12, 1946 – December 08, 2011

William Jerry Mathina, Sr., 65, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired custodian for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and attended First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.

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James "Buddy" Parson

March 29, 1958 – December 08, 2011

James "Buddy" Parson, 53, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, December 8, 2011 at Northwest Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, MS.

He was a former auto body repairman.

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Dale Hill

July 26, 1926 – December 06, 2011

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Charlene Drumwright

December 05, 2011

Charlene Drumwright, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

She was a devout Christian, member of the Assembly of God Church and co-founder of Southside Assembly of God Church in Dyersburg.

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Hazel Moore Waller

December 30, 1921 – December 05, 2011

Mrs. Hazel Moore Waller, 89, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Waller was a member of Hawthorne Baptist Church. She was a pediatric nurse and assistant to Dr. J.D. Connell when he began his practice in Dyersburg. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Thursday, December 8, 2011 Graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens conducted by Chaplin Garrett Sweeney. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Lynn Waller, Michael Waller, John David Exner, Shane Nunnery, Stephen Little and Richard Morales. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. J.D. Connell, Dr. David Guthrie and Tommy Simmons. The Waller family will receive visitors Thursday, December 8th beginning at 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Vicky Waller of Dyersburg, Ginny Morales and husband Richard of Baton Rouge, LA, 2 sons, Larry C. Waller and wife Diane and Sidney L. Waller, both of Dyersburg, 1 sister Jo Ella Luna of Rutherford, 1 sister-in-law, Jerlene Moore of Dyersburg, 5 grandchildren, Fayne Waller, Lynn Waller, Michael Waller, John David Exner, Michelle Nunnery and 7 great-grandchildren, Clint Waller, Michael Dylan Page, Bradley Waller, Ashlyn Phillips, Morgan Alonzo, Shane Nunnery and Amber Nunnery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years W. C. Waller, 2 brothers, Willie C. Moore and Billie T. Moore and her parents L.C. and Azer Moore. The family would like to extend special thanks to Volunteer Home Health, Caris Hospice, Vicki Grisby and Samantha McNeely for their loving and caring attention. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Bobby Franklin Jonas

February 09, 1938 – December 05, 2011

Mr. Bobby F. Jonas, age 73, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Jonas was a member of Cunningham United Methodist Church. He was a retired machinist. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 8, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Craig Myrick. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Mike Montgomery, David Montgomery, J.T. Montgomery, David Nichols, Russ Stover, Eugene Flowers and Tyler Nichols The Jonas family will receive visitors Thursday, December 8th beginning at 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include his sister Nawasa Jonas and brother Dannie Jonas, both of Ridgely. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Louise Jonas, 3 sisters, Jeanne Jonas, Martha Jonas, Verlene Jonas and 2 brothers, Jere Lynn Jonas and Gerald Dwayne Jonas The family requests memorials be directed to the Cunningham United Methodist Church in Ridgely. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Joyce Ann Jones

February 22, 1949 – December 04, 2011

Joyce Ann Jones, 62, of Heloise, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker.

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Mable Pollock Little

February 03, 1919 – December 03, 2011

Mable Pollock Little, 92, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired employee for A.T.&T. and a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ.

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Geral Dean Foust

May 26, 1922 – December 02, 2011

Geral Dean Foust, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker, a member of Rehoboth Methodist Church and former member of Eastern Star.

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Clovis "Toby" Pitts

August 26, 1930 – December 02, 2011

Mr. Clovis “Toby” Pitts, 81, of Tiptonville, TN died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Facility in Tiptonville. He was a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ.

Services will be Monday, December 5, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Wilford Mobley and Lonnie Grady officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Julia Ruth Olhausen

April 03, 1912 – December 01, 2011

Ruth Carter Olhausen passed away December 1, 2011 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Raleigh, NC. Graveside services will be 11 AM, December 7, 2011 at New Haven Cemetery, Ridgely, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ruth was born April 3, 1912, the daughter of Joe and Varina Carter of Wynnburg, TN. She was the widow of Colonel James Norman Olhausen of Ridgely, TN, the love of her life, whom she married May 18, 1934. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bruce McDaniel of Raleigh, NC and her daughter-in-law, Jackie, Mrs. James Norman Olhausen, Jr. of Sandy, UT, five grandchildren, Clayton McDaniel, Noel McDaniel Currin, wife of Kevin Currin, Scott McDaniel, Heather Olhausen Roth, Jillian Olhausen and four great-grandsons, Nathan and Issac McDaniel, twin 15 year olds, and Vincent (12) and Devon (10) McDaniel. Her son James Norman Olhausen, Jr. preceded her in death in 2002. Ruth was on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 where her husband Jim was stationed. She was evacuated back to the US with dependent families. She loved poetry and read it to her children instead of Mother Goose. When they were stationed in Istanbul, Turkey, Ruth would out bargain the merchants in the Grand Bazaar. She often lectured on her experiences in Pearl Harbor, her travels and flower arranging. She was active in First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, AR where the family settled when Jim retired from the Army in 1967. Jim began his second career as business manager for Holy Angels Convent which owned St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Ruth was active in the local women's garden club and enjoyed Japanese flower arranging. After Jim's death in 1983 she became a Sigma Pi sweetheart at Arkansas State University and established a scholarship for Sigma Pi freshmen. She was an avid gardener, a great storyteller and the keeper of oral family history. She was the world's loudest football fan. She loved being in her garden barefooted on summer days. The family request that all memorials be directed to the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund c/o Wynnburg Baptist Church, P. O. Box 95, Wynnburg, TN 38077.

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Edna Leola Childress

January 22, 1949 – November 30, 2011

Edna Childress, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and attended First Assembly of God.

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Charlotte Ann Sorrell

January 12, 1933 – November 29, 2011

Charlotte Ann Sorrell, 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired Social Studies Teacher for Caruthersville, MO School System, member and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church, member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Chairman Emeritus of Baptist Student Union at DSCC and a mentor for Transitions.

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Lloyd Wilmuth Watson

May 19, 1918 – November 28, 2011

Lloyd Wilmuth Watson, 93, of Memphis, formerly of Richwood, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his daughter's residence in Memphis.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Finley United Methodist Church.

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Charles "Sonny" Whitman, Jr.

February 17, 1957 – November 28, 2011

Charles "Sonny" Whitman, Jr., 54, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his residence.

He was an auto body repair technician for Brasfield Body Shop.

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Frances Ann "Fran" Curry Yarbro

January 29, 1935 – November 28, 2011

Mrs. Frances Ann "Fran" Curry Yarbro, 76, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. She was a real estate broker and travel agent and a member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Mrs. Yarbro was a member of The Memphis Bridge Club and attended Stephens College and Vanderbilt University. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Pilcher officiating. A private interment service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include one son, Alfred Yarbro of Dyersburg and one sister, Loretta Adams of Waxahachie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yarbro; one son, Charles Curry Yarbro; her parents, Joe "Baby Joe" Curry, Cuba Heathcott Curry, and her biological mother, Bessie McClatchey. Pallbearers will be Fred Wortman, Dave Fisher, Barry Ladd, Kenneth Ladd, Butch Ladd, and Tom Yarbro. The family requests that any memorials be directed to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Noah Dylan Mcneely

November 27, 2011 – November 27, 2011

Noah Dylan McNeely, infant son of Heath and Eden McNeely of Newbern, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Private graveside services will be Friday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Hickman officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Edward Leon Bane

April 01, 1925 – November 26, 2011

Mr. Edward Leon Bane, 86, of Finley, TN died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a farmer and a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday November 28, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. O. L. Hart and Bro. Dakota Owsley 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 evening, November 27, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Bane of Finley, Tommy Bane of Dyersburg, and Lanny Bane of Finley; two brothers Joe Don Bane of St. Louis, Mo. And Billy Joe Bane of Dyersburg; five grandchildren , Melissa Bane, Amy Bane, Bradley Bane, Lanny Bane Jr., and Whitney Bane; and five great-grandchildren, Colton Bane, Zack Hendricks, Tyler Hendricks, Alyvia Hendricks, and Brayden Bane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fairy Jean Reagor Bane; his parents, Thomas and Zella Littles Bane; a daughter, Paula Jean Bane; two sisters, Barbara McNeely and Mary Geneva Weatherly; two brothers, C. B. Bane and Homer Bane and one grandchild Lauren Bane. Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Neil Lewis, Jimmy Hester, Pat Worrell, Colby Kimbrell and Lanny Bane Jr. The family requests that memorials be directed to Cornerstone Church of God. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ronnie Gene Shaffer

February 19, 1963 – November 25, 2011

Ronnie Gene Shaffer, 48, of Parsons, formerly of Tiptonville, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a welder for Wally MO Trailers.

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Emma Jean Dotson

October 27, 1929 – November 20, 2011

Emma Jean Dotson, 82, of Ridgely, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Henry County Nursing Home in Paris, TN.

She was a retired waitress for Lakeview Restaurant. She was a Baptist.

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Clady Lois Jones

April 11, 1949 – November 20, 2011

Clady Lois Jones, 62, of Ridgely, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

She was a homemaker and attended Independent Baptist Church.

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Edward Allen Dean

September 02, 1939 – November 20, 2011

Mr. Edward Allen Dean, 72, of Huntsville, AL died November 20, 2011 in Huntsville, He was the formers owener of the Cat and Mouse, Ed's End Zone, 8 Ball, Sugar Shack, Flamingo and Cactus Jack's. He was also retired as Manager of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Mr. Dean was a true Alabama fan. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all his friends who supported him during his life. Survivors inclue sisters, Mary Maurer of Tequesta, FL, Betty Walsh and Susan Schauer, both of Central Square, NY; three nephews and two nieces. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 pm, Friday, November 25, 2011 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home Chapel in Huntsville, with services immediately following. Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Curry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

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Onie Lee Paschall Johnson

September 21, 1932 – November 18, 2011

Onie Lee Paschall Johnson, 79, of Ridgely, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at her residence.

She was a retired resident manager for Reelfoot Village and Camelot Apartments and a retired farmer. She was a Baptist.

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Carl Seaton

May 25, 1927 – November 18, 2011

Carl Seaton, 84, of Dyersburg, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was retired as owner and operator of Carl Seaton Construction Company, member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and an U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.

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Mattie Hilliard King

August 10, 1922 – November 18, 2011

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Ruby Lay

June 24, 1921 – November 18, 2011

Mrs. Ruby Lay, 90, of Ridgely died Friday, November 18, 2011 at The Med in Memphis TN. She was a homemaker and a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1pm Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Roy Sharp and Brother Terry Clark. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Blake Sharp, Hunter Stover, Jim Nichols, Scott Nichols, Leonard York and Jeff Odell. Honorary pallbearers will be Cleo Lay, Purvis Lay, Bobby Garrison Macie Roberson and Harvey Henderson. The Lay family will receive visitors Monday, November 21st from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Helen Sharp and husband Leslie of Memphis and Carol Stover of Obion, 1 sister, Janie Parker of Huntsville, TX, a daughter-in-law Vicki Lay of Ridgely, 5 grandchildren, Steve Sharp, Connie Austin, Byron Stover, Shane Stover, Wendy Lay, 7 great-grandchildren, Blake Sharp, Grant Bancroft, Brittany Bancroft, Hunter Stover, Brandon Stover, Morgan Stover and Madison Stover. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, K.P. Lay, a son William Bryant Lay, her parents Charlie and Nola Huey Garrison, 2 sisters, Dot Viar and Mogie Garrison, 3 brothers, Loftin Garrison, Jim Garrison and Ross Garrison, her son-in-law Barton Stover and her grandson Gregory Scott Stover. The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dennis Paul Bloomer

October 07, 1952 – November 17, 2011

Dennis Paul Bloomer, 59, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired installation and service engineer for General Electric, where he traveled to other countries for his job, member of Mid-South Riders Motorcycle Organization, an avid hunter and a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and SUNY Cobleskill.

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Christine Ann Tackett

February 13, 1951 – November 17, 2011

Christine Ann Tackett, 60, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

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Patricia Ann Lamb

August 29, 1945 – November 16, 2011

Patricia Ann Lamb, 66, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Ridgely.

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Paul "Bud" Mcpherson

November 07, 1923 – November 16, 2011

Paul "Bud" McPherson, 88, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired carpenter, member of Independent Free Holiness Church and an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.

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