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May 29, 1940 – September 17, 2011
Ethel Ann Foster, 71, of Dyersburg,TN formerly of Little Rock, AR., died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg.
She was a retired administrator and member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.
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May 21, 1913 – September 17, 2011
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Loyce Virginia King, 96, of Morrow, Ga., formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at Laurel Park Nursing Home in Stockbridge, Ga.
She was a homemaker and a 40-plus-year member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → April 13, 2010 – September 16, 2011
Ricki LeeAnn Hart, 17 month old of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Burkett officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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August 28, 1960 – September 15, 2011
Mr. Bobby Dunevant, age 51, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. He was a former employee of Colonial Rubber and World Color and a member of Cumberland Street Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Nick Wright officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Darla Dunevant of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Lori Sullivan and husband Joey and April Dunevant, both of Dyersburg, son Derrick Hundley of Dyersburg, 1 sister Margaret Dunevant of Dyersburg, 1 brother Ray Dunevant of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren, Ben and Collin Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Gerald Dunevant and a brother, Jimmy Dunevant. Pallbearers will be Greg Branch, Matthew Burns, Quentin Coulston, Van Yants, Timothy Burns and Robert Goodman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 17, 1951 – September 14, 2011
Alton Earl Tinkle, 60, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired truck driver and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.
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August 17, 1926 – September 11, 2011
Royce Palmer Boals, 85, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at her residence.
She was a retired administrative assistant for Dyer County Trustee's Office and a member of First Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 13, 1951 – September 11, 2011
Barbara Jean Tickle, 59, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired teacher for Westside Middle School in Jackson, attended Northside Baptist Church, 1969 graduate of Dyersburg High School, graduate of Dyersburg State Community College, where she served as a cheerleader, graduate of Memphis State University and received her Master's Degree from Union University.
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Read full obituary → May 05, 1931 – September 11, 2011
Mary Kathryn Bizzle, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired factory worker and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → October 01, 1936 – September 07, 2011
Jessie Mae Foster, 74, of Jackson, formerly of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was the owner of Lazy Daisy Florist Shop in Tiptonville. She was a Methodist.
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Read full obituary → July 04, 1935 – September 05, 2011
Dorothy A. Hanks, 76, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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June 28, 1923 – September 05, 2011
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January 28, 1959 – September 02, 2011
Mrs. Judy Robertson, 52, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Robertson will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels with interment to follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Robertson family will receive visitors Saturday, September 3rd from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be James Wilson, Brian Mabry, Tim McCord, Todd Seiber, Allen Walker, Addison Walker and David Price. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, George Elton Robertson, Jr. of Dyersburg, 2 sons Christopher Lynn Robertson (Mary Beth) of Newbern, Larry Allen Robertson of Dyersburg, her Mother, Ruby Wilson of Dyersburg, 1 sister Melissa Atkeson (Ron) of Ripley, 2 brothers Timmy Wilson (Karen) and James Wilson (Cindy) both of Dyersburg, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Luchin Wilson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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January 29, 1939 – September 02, 2011
Billie Sue "Nana" Moore Morgan, 72, of Ridgely, TN met her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, TN. After teaching in the Lake County School System for 42 years, she retired in 1999. She continued to be an active piano teacher, a pianist and member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church. A celebration of life for Ms. Morgan will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Abundant Life Fellowship Church with Reverend William George and Pastor David Gray officiating. She will be laid to rest in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. The Morgan family will receive visitors Tuesday, September 6th from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her daughter Paula Sue Morgan Jordan and husband Robert of Ft. Campbell, KY, 2 grandchildren, William Jordan Morgan of Ridgely and Seth Eric Jordan of Ft. Campbell, KY, her aunt, Luna B. Cantrell of Ridgely, and her cousins, Glenda Cantrell of Ridgely, Willie Cantrell of Tiptonville, Clifford Wood, Thomas Wood and Elroy Wood, all of St. Louis, MO and Sally Cullipher of Sumter, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Pauline Wood Moore. Pallbearers will be Robert Jordan, Willie Cantrell, David Cantrell, Scott Bargery, Steven Bargery and Ray Goodgine, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Wally Dudley, Rob Bledsoe and Mike Fisher. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society or Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → June 30, 1923 – September 01, 2011
Ester Lee Jennings Tubbs was born on June 30, 1923 at Unionville, TN in Dyer County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bridgett and Mont Jennings; siblings: Gertrude Jennings Tubbs, Carmack Jennings, J.D. Jennings, Bill Butler, Ernest Butler, Dutch Butler, Nelsie Butler Johnston, Addie Butler King, Mary Butler Crocker, Neil Ratliff; grandson Gregory Heath Tidwell, and stillborn daughter, Mary Anne Tubbs.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn King officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → June 22, 1932 – September 01, 2011
Bettie Kate Morgan, 79, of Huntingdon, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
She was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked in the Spinning Dept. She was a Presbyterian.
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Read full obituary → January 12, 1936 – September 01, 2011
Dorris J. Claunch, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Bells Nursing Home.
She was a retired office manager for Claunch Construction, and a member of First Baptist Church since 1974, where she taught the 4 year old Sunday School Class and a choir member.
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February 13, 1924 – August 30, 2011
Margaret E. Strader, 87, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was an employee at the Air Park Inn at Reelfoot Lake for the State of Tennessee and a member of Union City Church of God.
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Read full obituary → October 21, 1930 – August 30, 2011
James McDonald Edwards, 80, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
He was the former co-owner and pharmacist of City Drug Company, a member of First United Methodist Church, and an avid golfer.
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January 23, 1922 – August 29, 2011
Gladys Marie Booker, 89, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired stocker for Family Dollar Store and a member of The Gathering Place.
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July 26, 1932 – August 28, 2011
Eugene "Snuffy" Enochs, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired factory worker for Ermco and a member of Junction Church of God.
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Read full obituary → October 27, 1943 – August 26, 2011
Sandra Joyce Houston, 67, of Germantown, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.
She was a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, where she worked for 15 years, member of Bellevue Baptist Church, graduate of Union University, avid Tennessee Football Fan, former office manager for a Memphis Body Shop, former teacher and a former Administrative Assistant.
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June 03, 1932 – August 26, 2011
Mary Ann Davidson, 79, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from the Wool Spinning Department at Dyersburg Fabrics.
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Read full obituary → June 10, 1919 – August 26, 2011
Colena Blanche Mayo, 92, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker, member of People's Chapel and an avid fisherman.
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Read full obituary → April 27, 1922 – August 25, 2011
Mildred "Dot" Inmon, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.
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Read full obituary → March 11, 1980 – August 25, 2011
Michelle Puckett, 31, of Steele, MO., formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and member of Fowlkes Methodist Church.
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August 25, 2011
Mr. David Rhoads, 50, of Ridgely, Tn, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for Dyersburg Intermediate School, a Master Gardner, and a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Services will be at 2 p..m. Sunday, August 28, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Loy Mitchell and Bro. Terry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening August 27, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg Survivors include his wife, Theresa Threlkeld Rhoads of Ridgely; a daughter, Debbie Rhoads of Ridgely; his parents, Albert and Wilma Rhoads of Dyersburg; and a sister Kathy Rhoads of Dyersburg He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Lee Rhoads. Pallbearers will be Robert Cupples, Luke Nichols, Scott Nichols, Jim Nichols, Tony Green and David McGuire. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 21, 1923 – August 24, 2011
Hurtle Green Thurmon of South Bluff Road in Obion County, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2011 at his home. Born September 21, 1923, he was 87.
He was born in rural Obion County, the eighth of twelve children belonging to James Eugene and Ira Wilson Thurmon. Remaining siblings are Roy B. Thurmon, Parks Thurmon and Mary Ruth Hailey, all of Dyersburg and Karen Ziegler of Wichita, KS. His wife of 66 years, Beatrice Ligon Thurmon, preceded him in death in 2009.
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Read full obituary → March 14, 1949 – August 24, 2011
Charles E. French, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as President and CEO of Wright Business Forms in Riverside, IL. and an active member of the Humane Society.
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November 30, 1934 – August 23, 2011
Mr. Malcolm Pevahouse, 76, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Funeral services for Mr. Pevahouse will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral conducted by Brother Mack Daniel. Interment will follow in McCullough's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pevahouse is survived by 3 daughters Cheryl Ann Pevahouse of Dyersburg, Lisa Adams Pevahouse of Kentucky, Cathy Pevahouse of Collinwood, TN, 2 sons Ricky Pevahouse (Debbie) and Scottie Pevahouse, both of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Peggy Pevahouse Alley and Lucy Pevahouse, both of Clifton, TN, and 3 brothers Pud Pevahouse, Tommy Pevahouse and Pete Pevahouse, all of Clifton, TN, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Pevahouse, 1 sister Inez Pevahouse, 2 brothers Jr. Pevahouse and Bobby Pevahouse and 1 granddaughter, Michelle Davis. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 31, 1943 – August 21, 2011
James Lee Lewis, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired correctional officer for West Tennessee Correctional Facility and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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Read full obituary → August 28, 1955 – August 20, 2011
Vicki Jan Green, 55, of Union City, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 01, 1931 – August 18, 2011
Charles Alton Lumley, Sr., 79, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Oakwood Heritage Nursing Center in Taylor, Michigan.
He was a retired welder for Boss Hoss Cycle.
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July 25, 1918 – August 17, 2011
Mr. Raymond Criswell, 93, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at The Bridge in Ridgely. He was a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church and was a barber in Dyersburg for over 60 years. He was a World War II Veteran and received the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal WWII.. A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Boston officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Lurah Criswell of Dyersburg; a son, James Criswell and wife Patricia of Dyersburg; a sister, Charlotte Moore of Newbern, Tn; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ortho and Linnie Asbridge Criswell; two sisters, Helen Rice and Margarite Curtis; and a brother William Criswell.. Pallbearers will be Frank Agee, John Hart, Doyle Willard, Jerry Criswell, Sam Criswell, and Buddy Asbridge. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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June 01, 1932 – August 15, 2011
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February 18, 1946 – August 15, 2011
Mr. J. B. Jones, 65, of Tiptonville, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at his residence in Tiptonville. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 19, 2011 at Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Halls. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Chris Eison of Dyersburg; two sons, Denton Jones and Derek Jones both of Dyersburg; a brother, Hubert "Curly" Jones Jr. of Niceville, Fl; four grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Medie Taylor Jones. The family requests that memorials be directed to Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → November 11, 1949 – August 14, 2011
Brenda Joyce Bishop, 61, of Finley, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired private sitter for Always First in Caruthersville.
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Read full obituary → September 30, 1930 – August 11, 2011
Donald Larry White, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was a retired insurance salesman for Life of Alabama Insurance Company, member of First Baptist Church, a Mason, an antique car collector, avid duck hunter and an U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.
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Read full obituary → January 23, 1925 – August 10, 2011
F.C. "Buck" Porch, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
He was a retired employee of Gulf Oil Company, member and Deacon of Fowlkes Baptist Church and a member of Fowlkes Volunteer Fire Department.
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September 19, 1968 – August 10, 2011
Mr. Charles Wayne Thurmond, 42, of Bogota died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The Thurmond family will receive visitors Friday evening, August 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his parents Charles Hinton and Betsy Joslin Thurmond of Bogota, 1 daughter Jasmine Cooper and 1 son Zachary Heath Thurmond of Kennett, MO, 2 sisters, Cynthia Alice Lucio of Clarksville, TN, Deborrah Thurmond Pugh of Memphis TN and 2 brothers Charles Anthony Thurmond and Steven Eugene Thurmond, both of Dyersburg. The family requests memorials be directed to Independent Free Holiness Church, Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 15, 1940 – August 10, 2011
Mr. William "Pop" Simpson, 71, of Dyerburg, TN died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Miston Baptist Church, an Army Veteran and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Funeral services will be at 1pm Friday, August 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Carmen Dennison. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be David Simpson, Steve Chandler, Dickie Watson, David Moore, Danny Baggett and Ricky Baggett. The Simpson family will receive visitors Thursday evening, August 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Doris Simpson of Dyersburg, 3 daughters, Melissa Tate of Newbern, Carlene Goldsmith (James) of Dyersburg, Donna Luckett (Gerald) of Aurora, CO, 2 sons, Michael Simpson (Christina) of Newbern, James White (Lisa) of Dyersburg, 2 sisters, Helen Watson of Pulaski, TN, Nancy Prater (Jackie) of Lincoln, NE, 4 brothers, Bennett Simpson (Alene) of Memphis, Harold David Simpson (Linda) of Covington, Charles Simpson (Zetra) of Italy, O.L. Simpson of Pulaski, TN, 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death his son, Raymond Carson White, 2 sisters Shirley Simpson and Betty Chandler, 1 brother Bobby Joe Simpson and his parents William and Lucille Anderson Simpson. The family requests memorials be directed to Miston Baptist Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → April 09, 1927 – August 08, 2011
Edith H. Estes, 84, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 8, 2011 in Kernersville, NC.
She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Kernersville and a former member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. She retired from West Memphis Federal Savings and Loan when her first grandchild was born.
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January 26, 1912 – August 05, 2011
Opal Jones, 99, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a nursing home aide for Oakwood Manor, homemaker and a lifelong member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church.
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Read full obituary → March 22, 1922 – August 04, 2011
Warren G. Sanders, 89, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired implement salesman for Wynnburg Tractor Company and a member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → January 15, 1936 – August 04, 2011
Ethel Laverne Pierce, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
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May 21, 1929 – August 04, 2011
Carlton Harris Wood, 82, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired general foreman for General Motors Hydramatic Plant in Ypsilanti, MI., member and Deacon of Ridgely First Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, gardener, hunter and wood worker.
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Read full obituary → August 18, 1921 – August 03, 2011
Roy Leon Meadows, 89, of Halls, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in Unionville.
He was a retired farmer and a Deacon and lifelong member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → October 16, 1931 – August 03, 2011
Max Bradley, 79, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired painter and auto body repairman.
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