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Brenda Joyce Bishop

November 11, 1949 – August 14, 2011

Brenda Joyce Bishop, 61, of Finley, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Donald Larry White

September 30, 1930 – August 11, 2011

Donald Larry White, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

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F.C. "Buck" Porch

January 23, 1925 – August 10, 2011

F.C. "Buck" Porch, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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Charles Wayne Thurmond

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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William "Pop" Simpson

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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Edith H. Estes

April 09, 1927 – August 08, 2011

Edith H. Estes, 84, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 8, 2011 in Kernersville, NC.

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Opal Jones

January 26, 1912 – August 05, 2011

Opal Jones, 99, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

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Warren G. Sanders

March 22, 1922 – August 04, 2011

Warren G. Sanders, 89, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Ethel Laverne Pierce

January 15, 1936 – August 04, 2011

Ethel Laverne Pierce, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.

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Carlton Harris Wood

May 21, 1929 – August 04, 2011

Carlton Harris Wood, 82, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Roy Leon Meadows

August 18, 1921 – August 03, 2011

Roy Leon Meadows, 89, of Halls, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in Unionville.

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Max Bradley

October 16, 1931 – August 03, 2011

Max Bradley, 79, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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James M. Motley

September 02, 1935 – August 02, 2011

James M. Motley, 75, of Friendship, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

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Martha Burns

August 03, 1930 – August 01, 2011

Mrs. Martha Burns of Dyersburg passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was retired from the trim department of Colonial Rubber Works where she had worked for 40 years. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God, retired Real Estate Agent and member of the Dyersburg Crochet Guild

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Ferrell Eugene Harris

December 28, 1926 – July 30, 2011

Mr. Ferrell Eugene Harris, of Finley,Tn. passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a retired River Boat Superintendent for Massman Construction. He was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. He was a WW II veteran with the Army.

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Daykota Shyanne Volner

January 15, 2001 – July 30, 2011

Ms. Daykota Shyanne Volner, 10, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center in Memphis. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her mother, Amanda Volner Hipps of Dyersburg; step-father, Tim Hipps of Halls; sisters, Dentiny Danyell Scott and Rebecca Kaye Hipps both of Dyersburg; Grandparents, Evasue Gallahaire of Dyersburg, and Jimmy and Debbie Volner of Tigrett, special aunt and uncle, Gene and Carol Thurmond of Lenox; and cousins Chris Thurmond, Dustin Thurmond, and Dayla Thurmond all of Lenox. She was preceded in death by her Great-Grandparents Jack and Frances Gallahaire and Cecil and Alline Volner. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Bobby Joe Smith

January 29, 1942 – July 29, 2011

Mr. Bobby Joe Smith, age 69, of Dyersburg, Tn passed away Friday, July 29, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He worked for Colonial Rubber Works for 42 years in the Custom Mix Dept.

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Margaret Scott "Peggy" Hodges

April 14, 1924 – July 29, 2011

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Bobby Joe Robinson

March 09, 1933 – July 28, 2011

Mr. Bobby Joe Robinson age 78, of Bogota, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He is retired from the mold department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Miston Baptist Church.

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M. D. Kirkpatrick, Jr.

July 31, 1923 – July 27, 2011

M. D. Kirkpatrick, Jr., 87, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home.

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Hershel Dean

July 26, 2011

Hershel Dean, affectionately known as "The Flea Market Man," died July 26, 2011, at his home. He was 64 years old and was a resident of Obion. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Obion, with interment following in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. The Revs. Marvin Wilson and Dan Holland will officiate and pallbearers will be Justin Barbee, Cody Barbee, William Brown, Wayne Sharp, Jerry McCurdy Jr. and David Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Canada and Ronnie ...

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Wanda Ruth Rice

July 26, 2011

Miss Wanda Ruth Rice, 89, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was owner & photographer of Rice Studio since 1942, a member of First Christian Church and supporter of the Dyersburg Community Concert and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday, July 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Rice family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her cousins Rose Marie Berry of Clinton, KY, Linda Dycus Ernst & family of Dyersburg, Richard P. Dycus, Jr. and family of Cynthiana, KY and Robert L. Dycus & family of Long Beach, CA and a great-niece Cristina Royer Lewis of Ocala, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Mike Reaves

June 03, 1959 – July 25, 2011

Mr. Mike Reaves, 52, of Dyersburg, TN died July 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a musician and a member of the Sorrell's Chapel Methodist Church. As a member of the band "Full Devil Jacket" they toured worldwide and received a gold record for the soundtrack for the movie SCREAM 3. He was signed to a record deal with the Island/Def Jam label in 1998 and released a self-titled album on Island records in 2000. He continued to pursue his love of music until his death. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Frank Gardner. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Andrew Camera, Kevin Bebout, Keith Bebout, Keith Foster, Jonathan Montoya, Josh Brown, Robert Reaves, Larry Davis and Randy Hobbs. The Reaves family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, August 1st at the funeral home. Survivors include his parents Bud and Pat Reaves of Dyersburg, his maternal grandmother, Frances Wiseman of Ripley, his brother Steve Reaves and wife Laurie of Dyersburg, his aunt and uncle Ronnie Wiseman and Dorothy Summers of Ripley, a special friend Carol Edwards of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Felicia Daniels Reaves. The Reaves family requests memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com.

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Ruth Gay

May 24, 1918 – July 24, 2011

Ruth Gay, 93, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center.

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Christie Mckay Haynes

January 19, 1974 – July 23, 2011

Christie McKay Haynes, 37, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Kiley Mckay Haynes

March 23, 2003 – July 23, 2011

Kiley McKay Haynes, 8, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Natalie Smith Brimm

October 24, 1982 – July 20, 2011

Natalie Smith Brimm, 28, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at her residence.

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Virgie Mae Boyd

July 21, 1929 – July 18, 2011

Virgie Mae Boyd, 81, of Ridgely, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

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R. A. Carnell

December 19, 1926 – July 16, 2011

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Howard Hollis

August 04, 1931 – July 15, 2011

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Jimmy K. Davis

July 24, 1931 – July 14, 2011

Jimmy K. Davis, 79, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Wesley "Blue" Nale

November 22, 1929 – July 13, 2011

Wesley "Blue" Nale, 81, of Bogota, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Bernice Dennis Wilber

February 18, 1927 – July 10, 2011

Mrs. Bernice Dennis Wilber, 84, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital in Jackson. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, The FCE Club, The Cumberland Presbyterian Choir, and The Holy Hills Bible Study Group. She participated in the Community Bible Study Group, was one of the founding members of the Silver Sneakers Exercise Club in Dyersburg. At age 83 Mrs. Bernice completed a Bible Study Course at Dyersburg Bible Institute. She received 5 medals in the Walk Across Tennessee Program, served 10 years as Dyer County Circuit Court Clerk, and for 24 years owned and operated Sunshine Day Care Center. Services will be Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Tona Ruth Dennis Roberts and husband, Ricky Roberts Sr. of Dyersburg; two sisters, Carolyn Joyce Anderson Austin and husband, Gene of Dyersburg and Juliette (Judy) Anderson Gross and husband, Roy of Leesburg, Va.; one brother, John Ezel Anderson and wife, Beatrice of Milan, Tn.; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Taylor Dennis Sr. and Ralph Wilber; one son, Charles "Butch" Dennis Jr., one sister, Georgia Laverne Smith and one brother Neely Thomas Anderson. Pallbearers will be Danny Dedmon, Jimmy Anderson, Danny Green, Taylor Dennis, Ricky Roberts Jr. Kent Ford and Danny Fowlkes. Honorary pallbearer will be Gene Austin. The family requests that memorial be directed to The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Choir Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Cara Virginia Williams Jones

April 19, 1923 – July 03, 2011

Cara Virginia Williams Jones, 88, of Tiptonville, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and owner of the Lake County Banner, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital in Memphis. As a mother, she left a legacy of honor, integrity, and a love for helping others. As a newspaper woman, some of her jobs included society editor, proofreader, and bookkeeping.

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Donald Ray Summers

October 21, 1951 – July 03, 2011

Donald Ray Summers, 59, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 3, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Terry Lee Ratliff

July 01, 2011

Terry Lee Ratliff, 61, of Yorkville, died Friday, July 1, 2011 at the Regional Medical Center in Memphis.

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James Royce Coburn

October 21, 1937 – June 30, 2011

James Royce Coburn, 73, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Keith Wiggins

June 14, 1977 – June 30, 2011

Keith Wiggins, 34, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, June 30, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Glenn O. Franks, Jr.

June 14, 1935 – June 28, 2011

Glenn O. Franks, Jr., age 76, of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Nashville, TN.

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Donald Chester Faris

May 04, 1923 – June 28, 2011

Donald Chester Faris, 88, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 at his residence.

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Eugene "Gene" Thomas Kuta

October 11, 1953 – June 26, 2011

Eugene "Gene" Thomas Kuta, 57, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, June 26, 2011 at his residence.

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Thelma Brown Taylor

August 28, 1924 – June 22, 2011

Thelma Brown Taylor passed away on June 22nd, 2011 at home with her son at her side after a successful 2 year, but ultimately devastating battle with cancer. She was born on August 28th, 1924 in Ridgely, Tennessee, grew up there and moved to Dyersburg, Tennessee shortly before the end of World War Two. An avid golfer, she played in almost every woman's tournament in Dyersburg. After raising her family, she moved to Brownsville, Texas in 1970 with her husband, Robert Irvine Taylor, Jr. She was active in the social life of Brownsville, was a member of the "Order of the Serape" and a Board member of the Camille Playhouse. She excelled at Golf and Tennis. In 1997 she moved to Lakeway World of Tennis Resort on Lake Travis outside of Austin, Texas. She moved to The Woodlands, Texas in August of 2005 just in time to experience Hurricane Rita, and in 2008 experienced Hurricane Ike. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Irvine Taylor, Jr, her sisters Martha Brown Craig and Flora Brown Daniel, and her parents Viola and Joseph Brown. She is survived by her son Robert Irvine Taylor, III, three grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and multiple nieces and nephews. She had a joy for life. She will be missed. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 27th at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Walter Lamar Brashier

March 09, 1947 – June 17, 2011

Walter Lamar Brashier, 64, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, June 17, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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David Junior Bryson

August 23, 1943 – June 14, 2011

David Junior Bryson, 67, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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Joseph Delaney Schenk, Jr.

June 09, 1978 – June 13, 2011

Joseph Delaney Schenk, Jr., 33, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 13, 2011 at his father's residence in Tiptonville.

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Chester Fraley

January 20, 1926 – June 12, 2011

Chester Fraley, 85, of Memphis, formerly of Tiptonville, died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his residence.

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L. B. Smith

March 14, 1927 – June 12, 2011

Mr. L. B. Smith, 84, of Obion, TN died Sunday, June 12, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. He was a member of Aldridge Baptist Church in Obion County and served in the United States Army. Services will be Tuesday, June 14 2011, at 10 a.m. graveside at Zion Cemetery in the Elbridge Community, with Bro. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery in the Elbridge Community. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Monday, June 13, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg. Survivors include a daughter, Pat (Louis) Smith of Dyersburg; one sister, Barbara (Terry) Pledge of the Millsfield Community; one brother Bobby (Joyce) Smith of Ridgely; three Grandchildren, Kevin (Karen) Sanders, Bart (Stephanie) Sanders, Missy (Joey) Henderson; and four Great-Grandchildren, Blake Warren, Cody Warren, Molly Sanders, and Kurt Sanders. He was preceded in death by his wives, Marie Austin Smith and Emma Sue Pruitt Smith; one sister, Margarett Jones; and one brother, Dennis Smith. Pallbearers will be Freddie Smith, Tommy Gurien, Jamie Pritchett, Jeff Wright, Darin Watson, Jason Roberts, and William Capps. Honorary pallbearer will be Gary Lynn Jones. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Stuart "Greg" Gregory Norman

June 02, 1963 – June 11, 2011

Stuart "Greg" Gregory Norman, 48, of Cordova, died Saturday, June 11, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

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