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Ellen Ruth Arnold Jones

July 11, 1918 – February 22, 2011

Ellen Ruth Arnold Jones, 92, of Jackson, formerly of Fowlkes, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired cafeteria worker for Dyersburg Intermediate School and a member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church.

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Francis "Fritz" George Kaufman

March 10, 1949 – February 22, 2011

Francis "Fritz" George Kaufman, 61, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at NHC Health & Rehab in Milan.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for World Color Press, Communicant and a member of Parish Council of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg, Knights of Columbus and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War.

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Mildred Campbell

November 05, 1942 – February 20, 2011

Mrs. Mildred Campbell, age 68, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a homemaker and a member of Lenox Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and making quilts for her family. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Don Williams officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Campbell family will receive visitors Monday, February 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 50+ years Ronnie Campbell of Dyersburg, 2 sons, Tim Campbell and wife Liz of South Whitley, IN and Kevin Campbell and wife Laurel of Sikeston, MO, 1 sister Alice A. Butz of Homosassa, FL, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Evelyn Pauline Arrington Leary and her baby sister, Bonnie Wade Leary. Pallbearers will be Seth Campbell, Lane Campbell, Brandon Adams, Ben Butz, Chuck Campbell and Tony McClure. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Campbell and Jacob Adams. Family requests memorials be directed to donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Mary Frances Tweedy Buchannon

October 25, 1922 – February 18, 2011

Mary Frances Tweedy Buchannon, 88, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired employee of Loeb's Barbecue and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

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Laura Ruth Weldon

March 30, 1947 – February 18, 2011

Mrs. Laura Ruth Weldon, age 63, of Dyersburg died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired nurse for over 40 years. She attended Second Baptist Church. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Ronnie Turner and Brother Rich Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Ripley Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Weldon family will receive visitors Sunday, February 20th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Bill Weldon of Dyersburg, 2 sisters, Helen Maclin of Dyersburg and Louise Williams of Troy, TN and and 3 brothers, Neiman C. Maclin, Jr. and wife Beverly Donald Maclin, both of Louisville, KY and David Maclin and wife Joan of Marion, KY, 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 great niece and 2 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Neiman Columbus and Annie Brown Maclin and a niece Natalie Maclin. Pallbearers will be Rich Evans, Paul Maclin, Blake Turner, Charles Burnett, Blake Evans and Preston Turner. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, PO Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0223. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Cory Anthony Jones

August 24, 1989 – February 17, 2011

Cory Anthony Jones, 21, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at his residence.

He was a 2007 graduate of Dyersburg High School, avid sports fan and had a courageous smile that was full of inspiration and hope.

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Patricia Mckee Alexander

February 13, 1959 – February 16, 2011

Patricia McKee Alexander, 52, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at her residence.

She was a veterinarian assistant for Lawrence Animal Clinic.

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Ethel Mcdaniel

August 24, 1928 – February 14, 2011

Ethel McDaniel, 82, of Wynnburg, died Monday, February 14, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired Private Duty Nurse and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.

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Avanell Attaway

October 12, 1933 – February 11, 2011

Avanell Attaway, 77, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired knitter with Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for over 30 years and was a Baptist.

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Janice V. King

November 02, 1933 – February 11, 2011

Janice V. King, 77, of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at her residence.

She was a retired cafeteria manager for Lake County School System, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and worked as a Correctional Officer for 17 years at Northwest Correctional Center.

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Rudolph Vaughn

September 29, 1922 – February 11, 2011

Rudolph Vaughn, 88, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

He was a retired Captain with the Dyersburg Police Department, where he worked for 37 years, member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years, Charter Member of the Dyersburg Credit Union, member of Fraternal Order of Police and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he received the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.

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James Richard Hilliard

December 16, 1923 – February 09, 2011

James Richard Hilliard, 87, of Obion, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired carpenter.

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Robert Joe Veal, Sr.

February 10, 1921 – February 09, 2011

Robert Joe Veal, Sr., 89, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired Deputy Chief for the City of Dyersburg Fire Department, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Pacific Theatre, where he received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal, and a member of Dyersburg Fire Department for 35 years.

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Helen Boswell Hopper

June 14, 1926 – February 08, 2011

Mrs. Helen Boswell Hopper, 84, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a Homemaker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday February 11, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Loren Stephens officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow in Sorrell Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday, February 10, 2011from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two sisters, Birdie (Joe) Baker of Dyersburg and Sarah Rogers of DeMott, Indiana; and one brother, David (Nelda) Boswell of Dyersburg, and a host of nieces and nephews that she was honored to assist in their care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland "Top" Hopper; her parents, Perry and Ellen Lovins Boswell; and one sister Elizabeth Boswell Roberts.. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Willie B. Hutcheson

October 13, 1935 – February 08, 2011

Mr. Willie B. Hutcheson, age 75, of Hornbeak died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at this residence. He was retired from Georgia Gulf in Tiptonville as a lab technician. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother James Gunner officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery at Lane. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Hutcheson family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Linda Hutcheson of Hornbeak, 2 daughters, Lynn DeLoach and husband Steve of Ripley, Lee Ann Lewis of Union City, TN, 2 sons, David Hutcheson of Ripley, John Lewis of Essex, MO, 5 brothers, Kenneth Hutcheson and wife Teresa, Mackey Hutcheson and wife Lisa, both of Hornbeak, Alton Hutcheson and wife Betty Sue of Tullahoma, TN, Gaylon Hutcheson of Ridgely, Ricky Hutcheson and wife Margaret of Erin, TN, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jerry Thomas Hutcheson and his parents, B.F. and Elva Hutcheson. Pallbearers will be Kevin Hutcheson, Jerry Mack Hutcheson, Colton Hutcheson, Dakota Hutcheson, Tommy Hutcheson, Bobby Hutcheson, Shane Hutcheson and Terry Hutcheson. The family requests that memorials be directed to National Kidney Foundation, 857 Mount Moriah Rd # 201, Memphis, TN 38117-5704 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Robert Dan "Bobby" Patterson

April 03, 1943 – February 06, 2011

Beloved husband, father and Papa, Robert Dan "Bobby" Patterson, 67, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, TN, an Army Veteran, a trustee of Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, a past member of the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, Lake County Board of Education, State Democratic Committeeman, Lake County Election Commission and was on the Board of Reelfoot Lake Regional Utility District. He was also a retired banker and farmer. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, TN with Brother Craig Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the church. Survivors include his wife, Cam Patterson of Tiptonville; two daughters, Pamie Adcock and husband David of Dyersburg and Missy Homra and husband Jamil of Ridgely, 1 sister, Margie Algee of Ridgely, 1 brother Charles William Patterson of Safford, AZ, and 4 grandchildren Hollie Adcock, Mary Malone Adcock, Cameron Homra and Hanna Homra. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Robert & Roxie Patterson. Pallbearers will be Robert Coats, Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, Bryon Patterson, Bradley Patterson, Troy Patterson, Glenn Patterson and Glen Floyd. The family requests any memorials be directed to Ridgely First United Methodist Church, Margaret Newton Elementary Scholarship Fund or Imagination Library. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jeffrey L. Hooper

May 23, 1959 – February 05, 2011

Jeffrey L. Hooper, 51, of Miston, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Trenton Place and Rehabilitation Center.

He was a machinist for Bennett Tool & Die, avid camper, hunter and outdoorsman and was in the National Guard.

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Mary Grapel Scott

October 29, 1939 – February 05, 2011

Mrs. Mary Grapel Scott, "Aunt Grapel" and "Mammaw", 71, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, February 05, 2011 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 09, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 08, 2011, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Susie (the late Mark) Tirey and Charlotte Sweat both of Dyersburg; four sons, David (Debbie) Scott, Jimmy (Lisa) Scott, Randy Scott, all of Dyersburg, and Jeff (Glenda) Scott of Newbern; two sisters, Josie Dean and Carrie Wilson both of Dyersburg; one brother, Thomas "Bubba" Jernigan of Dyersburg; 17 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ewell Scott; her parents William and Carrie Hill Jernigan; three sisters, Geraldine Jernigan, Estell Binkley, and Ernestine Gipson; seven brothers, John David Jernigan, Billy Jernigan, Lankford Jernigan, Junior Jernigan, Miller Jernigan, Odell Jernigan and Eddie Jernigan; and one Grandson, Kyle Scott. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jack Floyd Haynes, Sr.

July 18, 1915 – February 03, 2011

Jack Floyd Haynes, Sr., 95, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired farmer, member of Tiptonville Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder and Adult Sunday School Teacher, Lake County Trustee for 20 years, member of Tiptonville Lion's Club, 1937 graduate of University of Tennessee, where he played freshman football, the captain of the wrestling team and oldest living letterman for Wrestling at University of Tennessee Knoxville, avid golfer and a 1st Lt. U.S. Army Signal Corp. serving in WWII and Korea.

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Cena Belle (Chappell) Stone

May 17, 1905 – February 02, 2011

Services for Mrs. Cena Belle (Chappell) Stone, 105, will be held at East Dyersburg United Methodist Church, Dyersburg, TN, on Friday, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jim Wolfgang officiating. Interment will follow in Mudville Cemetery, Rosemark, TN. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until time for the service at the church.

Mrs. Stone was born to George W. and Sally Dunlap Chappell in Livingston County, KY on May 17, 1905. She and her family moved to Memphis, TN in 1928. She retired from Goldsmith's Department Store at the age of 72.

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Marie Fowler

March 27, 1911 – February 01, 2011

Marie Fowler, 99, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.

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Eloise Peters

May 30, 1947 – February 01, 2011

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Charles Danny Caudel

September 28, 1945 – January 31, 2011

Charles Danny Caudel, 65, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fairview Cemetery with Mr. Larry Fowlkes officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Alexander Shull

December 14, 1953 – January 31, 2011

Mr. James (Jim) Alexander Shull, 57, of Memphis, TN., formerly of Ridgely, died Monday, January 31, 2011 at his residence in Memphis. He was a retired educational administrator. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 03, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until service time at the Ridgely Chapel. Survivors include a son, Andy Shull and wife Jolynn of Granger, Indiana; and three grandchildren, Julie Shull, Katherine Shull, and Hannah Shull all of Granger, Indiana He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Kathryn Rose Etheridge Shull. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Tom Lee Bright, Sr.

November 05, 1939 – January 30, 2011

Tom Lee Bright, Sr., 71, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.

He was an Evangelist and Director for Online Academy of Biblical Studies and member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Evangelism was his life.

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Carrie Hurst Miller

April 29, 1909 – January 30, 2011

Mrs. Carrie Hurst Miller, 101, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, January 30, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville for 69 years. The family will host a visitation beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday February 02, 2011 at First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville, with services immediately following at 1 p.m. at the church in Tiptonville, with Pastor Marita Burkeen officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include four grandchildren Ron Miller and Joe Miller of Streetsboro, Ohio; Bonnie Miller and Donnie Miller of Ohio; local nieces, Melba Edge of Memphis, Mabel Walton of Tiptonville, Ruby Stanfill of Ridgely, Helen Drewry of Hickman, Ky, and Mary Lou Curlin of Fulton, Ky.; and local n ephews, Waddell McBride of Obion and James Hurst of Troy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe V. Miller; her parents, W. J. and Debby Smith Hurst; two sons, Charles William Miller and Tom Miller; one sister, Ruby McBride; and three brothers, Alvin Hurst, Leonard Hurst, and Arliss Hurst. Pallbearers will be Dustin Simmons, Jerry Simmons, Todd Rogers, Glenn Rogers, Cliff Rogers, Keith Hulme, Tommy Lovell, and Terry Jamison. Honorary pallbearers will be Ernie Pierce and Albert Markham. The family requests that memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Carolyn Lavelle Newcomb

August 26, 1945 – January 29, 2011

Carolyn Lavelle Newcomb, 65, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, January 29, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker.

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Jeffrey Lane Hendren

December 06, 1961 – January 27, 2011

Jeffrey Hendren, 49, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 27, 2011 at his residence.

He was a gaming dealer at Lady Luck Casino, a Catholic, graduate of Dyersburg High School-Class of 1980, graduate of Dyersburg State Community College, attended Middle Tennessee State University, an avid sportsman, loving father and loved his family.

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Lawrence Edward Parnell, Sr.

June 28, 1946 – January 23, 2011

Lawrence Edward Parnell, Sr., 64, of Bonicord, died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired supervisor for Utility Maintenance and a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church in Friendship.

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Sally Parker Heckethorn

August 16, 1955 – January 23, 2011

Mrs. Sally Parker Heckethorn, 55, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, January 23, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, former Youth Club teacher, Board member of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, assistant Girl Scout leader and hostess at Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg. Services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. David Russell officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Eric Essary, Greg Essary, Craig Feuerstacke, John Heckethorn, Buck Patton III, and Buck Patton IV. The Heckethorn family will receive visitors Tuesday, January 25th from 5 until 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 23 years, Rob Heckethorn, 2 sisters, Patti Lou Parker and Betsy Parker, both of Dyersburg, her dog Neva Jane and her 3 cats, Millie, Sadie and Mr. Goldman. She was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Betty Smith Parker. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, PO Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0223. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Raymond Boldon Jr.

February 02, 1947 – January 22, 2011

Mr. Raymond Junior Boldon, 63, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a Vietnam veteran. Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 25, 2011 at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Melissa Boldon of Dyersburg; two sons, Scotty Boldon and Joe Boldon both of Newbern; one sister, Mae Nelson of Memphis; one brother Robert Boldon of Dyersburg, and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Vicie Mitchell Boldon. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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William Corey Hollandsworth

December 31, 1979 – January 22, 2011

Mr. William Corey Hollandsworth, 31, of Union City, TN died Saturday, January 22, 2011 at his residence. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. The family will receive visitors Tuesday evening, January 25, 2011 from 6 until 9 p.m. at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Mattie Kate Hollandsworth of Tiptonville, Tn. and Lillian Shea Hollandsworth of Carmel, Indiana; his father and step-mother W. C. and Sharon Hollandsworth of Troy, Tn.; a brother, Brandon Lee Hollandsworth of Columbia, Tn.; and his Grandmother, Elsie Sue Jennings of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his mother, Sharon Jennings Wilson. Pallbearers will be Josh Barnes, Nathan Moore, Cory Barnes, B. J. Morgan, Derek Johnson, Jason Mills, and Keith Gardner. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ruby Inez Asbridge

June 18, 1911 – January 21, 2011

Ruby Inez Asbridge, 99, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 21, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired cook for Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.

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John W. "Dugan" Spraggins

January 27, 1932 – January 19, 2011

John W. "Dugan" Spraggins, 78, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at his residence.

Born on January 27, 1932, John was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, retired Landscaper and a love of all creatures. He enjoyed fishing, working in his yard and loved baseball. He always greeted you with a big smile and a "Hi Hon". He was giving and kind and loved life. He was a Christian who saw no bad in anyone and a man with no enemies.

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Thelma Mae Sanders

September 03, 1923 – January 19, 2011

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Ralph Sands Algee

June 05, 1929 – January 18, 2011

Ralph Sands Algee, 81, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired Federal Civil Service employee with the U.S. Navy, member of First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, past Grand Patron of Grand Chapter of Florida, member of Florence Carter Chapter #273 in Pensacola, FL., past Master of Pensacola Lodge #42 F.& A.M., member of Harmony Lodge #185 in Tiptonville and a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War.

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William Edward "Willie" Capps

December 08, 1939 – January 18, 2011

Mr. William Edward "Willie" Capps, 71, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Jackson officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Capps family will receive visitors Friday, January 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Linda Capps of Dyersburg, 2 daughters, Lisa Lamb and husband Kurtiss of Dyersburg, Marlene Bates and husband Danny of Portland, TN, 2 sons, William Edward Capps, Jr. of Dyersburg, Mike Capps of Tupelo, MS, 5 sisters, Ann Canada and husband Butch and Rita Warren, both of Dyersburg, Lucille Pruitt and husband Terry of Dover, TN, Thelma Perciful of Friendship, Debra Campbell of Memphis, 1 brother, Hew Capps and wife Wilma of Dyersburg, 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Angela Renea Capps, 1 son, William Ray Capps, 1 brother Dwayne Capps and his parents William Haley and Marcella Crafton Capps. Pallbearers will be Tim Holland, Johnny Capps, Gerald Capps, Brian Heathcott, Paul Teets and Mike Capps. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Alma Odessa "Tootsie" Rhodes

May 04, 1924 – January 13, 2011

Alma Odessa "Tootsie" Rhodes, 86, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home.

She was a retired bookkeeper for Roberson Bro. Lumber Company, Ross & Son Furniture Company and Tiptonville First Baptist Church, lifelong member of the Baptist Church and a full time mother.

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Doris Lynn Richards

September 27, 1951 – January 13, 2011

Doris Lynn Richards, 59, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and attended Lenox Baptist Church.

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Sam Hollandsworth

October 25, 1946 – January 13, 2011

Mr. Sammy "Sam" Hollandsworth, 64, of Ridgely, TN died Thursday, January 13, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Dew Drop Independent Baptist Church Services will be at 11:00 am Saturday, January 15, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Danny O'Guin officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Hollandsworth family will receive visitors Friday, January 14th from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 45 years Darlene Goodman Hollandsworth, 1 daughter, Irene Shelton and husband Stan, 1 son Anthony Wayne Hollandsworth and fiancee Sandra all of Ridgely, 1 sister, Luna B. Cutler and husband Jimmy of Millsfield, 4 grandchildren, Skylar Shelton, Garrett Shelton, Curt Hollandsworth, Casey Sherron and 1 great-grandson, Andrew Blackwell Hollandsworth. He was preceded in death by his parents William Curtis and Rena Estelle Paschall Hollandsworth. Pallbearers will be Danny Goodman, Jr., James Dial, Jr., George Cutler, Greg Cutler, J.C. Cutler and Brandon Sherron. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Robert A. Williams

June 04, 1950 – January 11, 2011

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Ray G. Zedlitz

November 09, 1938 – January 11, 2011

Mr. Ray G. Zedlitz, age 72, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Union City and the former owner of Three Star Muffler Company. Services will be at 1:00 pm Friday, January 14, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday, January 13 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Betty Ratliff Zedlitz of Dyersburg; three daughters, Lisa Gayl Fiedler of Steelton, Pa, Carol Denise Coots of Indianapolis, Indiana, and Tammy Green of Kenton, Tn; one son, Dwayne Sanders of Lawrenceburg, Tn; three sisters, Helen Jean Bradberry, Mary Jo Christenot, and Annie Monroy of Windyville, Mo.; two brothers, J. W. Zedlitz of Willow, Alaska and Richard Zedlitz of Albuquerque, N.M.; and seven Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Edna McDaniel Zedlitz. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Danny Lynn Davis

December 13, 1947 – January 10, 2011

Danny Lynn Davis, 63, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received Bronze Star and The Air Medal and Army Commendation Medal.

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Shelby Corine Hall

December 19, 1937 – January 10, 2011

Shelby Corine Hall, 73, of Ridgely, died Monday, January 10, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a retired bus driver for Lake County Headstart and a member of Abundant Life Fellowship in Ridgely.

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Barbara Delaney

May 04, 1964 – January 08, 2011

Barbara Ann Delaney, age 46, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, January 8, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be 10:00 AM, Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the City Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN with Brother Ronnie Turner officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by two sisters, Betty Maness and Deborah Grissom both of Dyersburg and seven grandchildren, Mandy McAninch, James McAninch, Jacob Johnson, Lillie Dalton, Barbara Dalton, Hailey Neil and Alyssa Odle. She was preceded in death by her son, James Barrett and her parents, James Curtis & Carolyn Kay Burns Barrett.

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L. D. Dorse

July 30, 1944 – January 06, 2011

L.D. Dorse, 66, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 6, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired employee for the State of Tennessee.

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James Hall Shaw

April 27, 1938 – January 04, 2011

James Hall Shaw, 72, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, January 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired branch manager for Helena Chemicals, where he worked for 18 years, member of First Baptist Church in Ridgely, member of Tennessee Air National Guard, lifetime resident of Ridgely, member of Lake County School Board, where he had been chairman and was a farmer.

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