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Photo of Betty Sue Henson Wood

Betty Sue Henson Wood

June 28, 1945 – March 01, 2025

Mrs. Betty Sue Henson Wood, 79, of Ridgely, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Signature Healthcare in Ridgely.

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Mike French

November 30, 1950 – March 01, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our co-worker and friend, Mike French, 74, of RoEllen, who died Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born November 30, 1950, he is the son of the late Melvin K. and Frances Adkins French.

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Photo of Marvin "Rayray" Hilliard

Marvin "Rayray" Hilliard

January 16, 1954 – February 27, 2025

Mr. Marvin Ray "RayRay" Hilliard, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2025 at his home. Marvin was born January 16, 1954 to the late Charles & Clarice Hilliard. He worked in the Waste-Water Department for the City of Dyersburg and enjoyed free time spent outdoors. His passions were playing golf and fishing.

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Billy Dean Jones

May 23, 1935 – February 26, 2025

Billy Dean Jones, 89, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2025, at his residence.

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Dennis James Hubbard

August 14, 1946 – February 23, 2025

Dennis James Hubbard, 78, of Friendship, TN walked into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

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Mary Lestie Hicks

March 01, 1943 – February 23, 2025

Mary Lestie Beckham Hicks, age 81, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away comfortably at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, February 23, 2025.

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Paul Stephen Merando Sr.

March 29, 1944 – February 22, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Paul Stephen Merando Sr. on February 22, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on March 29, 1944, in Long Island, NY, Paul lived a life marked by service, love, and a passion for making the world a better place, leaving behind an indelible legacy that will continue to inspire all who knew him.

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Photo of Jimmy Boyd Hutching, Sr.

Jimmy Boyd Hutching, Sr.

August 25, 1938 – February 22, 2025

Mr. Jimmy Boyd Hutching, Sr., 86, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Nadean Clevenger Terry

December 03, 1941 – February 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nadean Clevenger Terry, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on February 21, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. Nadean was born on December 3, 1941, in Lauderdale County, where she was cherished as the daughter of Louis and Glendora (Hastings) Clevenger.

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Vanice Marie Dotson

April 11, 1948 – February 21, 2025

Vanice Marie Dotson, 76, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 21, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born April 11, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Pete Kolwyck (Ellaine) and Annie Lois Asbridge Kolwyck. She was a homemaker. She was a caregiver for many years and formerly worked at Thomas Industries, Heckethorn Manufacturing and Chuppa Knife.

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Photo of Nell Robison Bennett

Nell Robison Bennett

May 25, 1924 – February 20, 2025

Ms. Nell Robison Bennett, of Ridgely, passed away Thursday, February 20, 2025 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. She was born May 25, 1924 to the late Ab & Zetta Robison. She was a devoted homemaker and known in the community for her work as a seamstress. She was a long-time member of the Church of Christ and loved time spent in Bible study, reading commentaries, and journaling her thoughts on scripture.

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Tony Lee Franks

July 26, 1969 – February 20, 2025

Mr. Tony Lee Franks, of Ridgely, TN passed away on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at his residence. Tony was born in Dyersburg, TN on July 26, 1969 to Roy Franks and the late Gail Mealer Freyer and worked as a self-employed mechanic. Graveside services were held at Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg.

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Cathy Lynn Wilson

August 13, 1957 – February 20, 2025

Cathy Wilson, 67, of Newbern, died Thursday, February 20, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Inman and Viola Morris Inman Patterson. She was disabled.

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Lisa Jones Davis

August 10, 1963 – February 19, 2025

Ms. Lisa Jones Davis, 61, of Martin, TN, passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Jackson General Hospital.

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Jimmy Mack Birmingham

August 27, 1946 – February 18, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jimmy Mack Birmingham, who left this world peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 78 in Ripley, TN at his home. Born on August 27, 1946, in DeWitt, Arkansas, to the late Otis Mack Birmingham and late Mildred Hampton. Jimmy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose life touched many.

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Timothy Lane Lawson

July 06, 1954 – February 18, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Timothy Lane Lawson, who departed this life peacefully on February 18, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on July 6, 1954, in Ridgely, Tennessee, Timothy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, whose legacy will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.

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Judy Childress Olds

December 26, 1950 – February 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Judy Childress Olds on February 15, 2025, at the age of 74. Judy was born on December 26, 1950, to the late Ike Johnson Childress and Zona Lee (Thurmond) Childress.

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Photo of Gene Morris Hicks

Gene Morris Hicks

January 30, 1940 – February 15, 2025

Gene Morris Hicks, age 85, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 15, 2025.

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Photo of Deborah Hayes Hendrix

Deborah Hayes Hendrix

July 08, 1953 – February 15, 2025

Deborah Lee Hayes Hendrix, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, February 15, 2025, at her residence. Born July 8, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC, she is the daughter of the late James B. Hayes, Jr. and Margaret Thompson Hayes. Deborah is a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School and was active in many choral groups and the Girl Scouts where she achieved Gold Award Status by earning its highest award of First Class. She was an active member of Dyersburg First Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she sang in the Chancel Choir and was a member of the Day Star Circle. Deborah attended the University of Tennessee at Martin and Knoxville, studying Interior Design and Graphic Design. Deborah will always be remembered for her ability to create beautiful things out of even the most common or scarce materials.

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Tim Mckenzie

April 18, 1962 – February 14, 2025

Mr. Timothy Mark McKenzie, of Paris, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at the Weakley County Rehabilitation & Nursing Center. Tim was born April 18, 1962 to Jack and Nell McKenzie in Union City, TN. He is remembered as a loving father and husband who enjoyed time spent outdoors, especially deer hunting and working out and weightlifting with friends. He and his family were members of Tumbling Creek Baptist Church. He worked in operations for the Jiffy Steamer Company.

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Carl Don Essary

February 18, 1942 – February 14, 2025

Mr. Carl Don Essary, of Dyersburg, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025 at Okeena Health & Rehabilitation Center. Carl was born in the Nauvoo community on February 18, 1942 to the late Herbert & Edith Essary. He worked for many years in construction as an iron-worker for large building projects.

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Joyce Marie Spain

July 01, 1971 – February 14, 2025

Joyce Marie Spain, age 53, of Halls, TN, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

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Jimmie "Jim" Wayne Horner

September 16, 1944 – February 13, 2025

Jimmie "Jim" Wayne Horner, age 80, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on February 13, 2025. Born on September 16, 1944, in Dyersburg, TN, Jim was the beloved son of the late Dee and Virginia Sue Frost Horner.

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Johnnie Mae Hunter

January 21, 1951 – February 11, 2025

Johnnie Mae Hunter, age 74, of Ripley passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her home in Ripley, TN. Johnnie was born January 21, 1951, in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Elvin Levoie and the late Josephine (Tomlinson) London.

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Anna Belle Harris

October 22, 1928 – February 11, 2025

Anna Belle Harris, age 96, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, February 11, 2025.

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Photo of Marie Owen Williamson

Marie Owen Williamson

July 17, 1931 – February 10, 2025

Marie Owen Williamson, age 93, of Bartlett, TN, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 10, 2025, at her residence.

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Photo of Joe Edd Dodd

Joe Edd Dodd

August 23, 1944 – February 10, 2025

Mr. Harold Joe Edd Dodd, of Trenton, passed away Monday, February 10, 2025 at the West Tennessee Veterans' Home in Humboldt.

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Jody Gray Grimison

August 08, 1960 – February 09, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Jody Gray Grimison, a devoted minister, passionate teacher, talented musician, and beloved father and friend, who went to be with the Lord on the 9th of February 2025.

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Debra Hutcherson Isom

February 10, 1957 – February 09, 2025

Debra Isom, age 67, of Halls, TN, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at her home in Halls, TN. Debra was born on February 10, 1957, in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of the late Odell and the late Ethel (Crowder) Hutcherson.

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Photo of Alfred Glen Bushart

Alfred Glen Bushart

August 05, 1939 – February 06, 2025

Alfred Glen Bushart, age 85, of Halls, TN passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Alfred was born August 5, 1939, in Crockett County, TN. He is the son of the late John Rufus and the late Eva Irene (Riley) Bushart.

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Modena Finley Pogue

January 06, 1949 – February 06, 2025

Mrs. Modena Pogue, 76, of Jackson, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her home.

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Vickie Lynn Reynolds

April 17, 1955 – February 05, 2025

Vickie Lynn Reynolds, age 69, of Halls passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at her home in Halls, TN. Vickie was born on April 17, 1955, in Rockford, IL. She is the daughter of the late David and the late Shirley (Hayter) Rieffer.

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Photo of Betty Jo Sheffield

Betty Jo Sheffield

September 05, 1938 – February 05, 2025

Ms. Betty Jo Sheffield, of Dyersburg, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN. She was born in Dyersburg on September 8, 1938 to the late Everett & Ida B. Sheffield. She worked for many years at Sylvania Manufacturing Co. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and loved to help others in any way she could and, in her later years, enjoyed traveling on Senior bus trips across the country.

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Mackie Gene Enochs

October 15, 1955 – February 04, 2025

Mr. Mackie Gene Enochs, of Tigrett, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at his home. Mackie was born October 15, 1955 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Eugene & Barbara Enochs, He spent his working career with Colonial Rubber Works and in retirement got to spend a plenty of time at his favorite place. He loved playing golf and working as a Course Marshal for the Dyersburg Municipal Golf Course where he greeted everyone with a smile and a wave. He is remembered for his sense of humor, his caring nature and outgoing personality. He truly never met a stranger.

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Photo of Amy Fowler Davis

Amy Fowler Davis

January 22, 1971 – February 04, 2025

Ms. Amy Michelle Fowler Davis passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at her home. Amy was born January 22, 1971 to Dalton & Linda Fowler and made Dyerburg her home. She enjoyed adopting and caring for all types of stray animals, reading devotionals and had a gift for journaling, sharing her thoughts better on paper than by word. Her family treasure these memories of her life.

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Photo of Allen Blackwell

Allen Blackwell

July 02, 1966 – February 03, 2025

Allen Blackwell, age 58, of Ridgely, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Photo of Emma Katherine Walker

Emma Katherine Walker

December 28, 1927 – February 03, 2025

Emma Katherine Walker, 97, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Photo of Sharon Darlene Livingston

Sharon Darlene Livingston

March 22, 1961 – February 03, 2025

Sharon Darlene Livingston, age 63, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

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Juanita Farley

June 09, 1952 – February 03, 2025

Juanita Farley, 72, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 3, 2025, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Herbert Chester and Alberta Marie Horn Coogle. She worked at World Color prior to the plant closing.

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Photo of Cleland T. Moore

Cleland T. Moore

September 20, 1941 – February 02, 2025

Mr. Cleland Taylor Moore, of Dyersburg, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. Cleland was born September 20, 1941 in Dyersburg to the late Vernon & Margaret Moore. He was a graduate of Dyersburg High School, then joined the United States Air Force. He earned the rank of Master Sergeant, proudly serving over a 21 year career as a Food Service Supervisor. He served in locations including Missouri, Puerto Rico, Kansas, Oklahoma, Germany and New Mexico. After returning in retirement, he worked for 16 years at Colonial Rubber Works. He is lovingly remembered by his friends and co-workers as "Bud" or "Sarge". In his post-service years, he enjoyed time with friends at the Dyersburg Moose Lodge and local bowling leagues. He was an accomplished woodworker, loved old cars and western movies. He spent time in his front yard swing and loved to cook for family, especially Saturday morning breakfasts.

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Photo of Serena Henson

Serena Henson

December 14, 1943 – February 02, 2025

Serena Henson, 81, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living. Born December 14, 1943, to the late Marvin Bufford and Maxine Bufford, she was a former office manager at Northwest Dyersburg Utility District and former business teacher at Dyersburg High School. Serena was a member of First United Methodist Church.

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Photo of Hugh M. "Jack" Todd, Jr.

Hugh M. "Jack" Todd, Jr.

January 08, 1925 – February 01, 2025

Hugh M Todd, Jr. (Jack) passed away on February 1, 2025, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg, TN at the age of 100. Jack was born on January 8, 1925, in Dyersburg, TN. He was the son of the late Hugh (Jack) and Louise Todd.

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Photo of Gladys Jean Overton Townson

Gladys Jean Overton Townson

March 10, 1943 – February 01, 2025

Gladys Jean Overton Townson, 81, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Regional One in Memphis. Born March 10, 1943, she is the daughter of the late John and Jewell Wilson Overton. She retired after 28 years from Dyersburg Fabrics and later served as hospitality coordinator at First Baptist Church. Gladys was an avid card player. She enjoyed music and traveling, every opportunity she got, and loved spending time and cooking for her family and friends. Gladys was a longtime member of Junction Church of God.

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T. Vance Harding

November 30, 1958 – January 29, 2025

T. Vance Harding, age 66, of Newbern, TN, passed away at his residence on January 29, 2025.

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B. J. Pannell

January 14, 1961 – January 28, 2025

B.J. Pannell, 64, of Millington, died Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. She was the daughter of the late James Woodard Huggins and the late Halive Mazelle Epperson. She was an HVAC Dispatcher for Roy May Heating & Air.

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Daisy Wilson

March 30, 1932 – January 26, 2025

Daisy Wilson, age 92, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, January 26, 2025.

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Photo of Maurice "Mo" Archie Mears

Maurice "Mo" Archie Mears

March 23, 1949 – January 26, 2025

Maurice A. Mears, 75, of Dyersburg, TN formerly of Barre, VT passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 with his beloved wife, Virginea (Deforge) Mears by his side. He was met by his beloved son, Erik Mears.

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Paul "Andy" Andrew Schumacher

March 31, 1941 – January 25, 2025

Paul Andrew (Andy) Schumacher, age 83, of Dyersburg TN, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt.

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