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October 04, 1941 – May 18, 2010
Lizzie Faye Holmes, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired manager for Charter Oil Company in Orange, Texas, a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a former member of Miston Baptist Church.
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May 14, 2010
Gerald Thomas "Tommy" Ketchum, 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was the retired owner of Ketchum's Auto Repair, attended Independent Free Holiness Church and was a Navy veteran of World War II.
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Read full obituary → February 28, 1956 – May 11, 2010
Donald Ray Holland, 54, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his residence.
He was a forklift driver for Diversco and a United States Army Veteran.
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August 22, 1940 – May 11, 2010
Nell Todd Parker, 69, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Keystone Church of God.
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Read full obituary → January 10, 1918 – May 10, 2010
C.V. "Dee" Permenter, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired farmer, attended Finley Pentecostal Church, an Army veteran of WWII and an avid Domino player.
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April 28, 1936 – May 08, 2010
One of Dyersburg's top self made millionaire businessman has died on May 8, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. Billy Gene Bland came to Dyersburg in 1972 and was first manager of the A&P store and then went on to manage Big John's, which led to supervisor and then regional supervisor.
Bill Bland went on to have four Q-mart stores in Dyersburg and was co-founder of the Smoke Shack store. He touched many many lives in the Dyer County region.
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May 08, 2010
Sherry N. Kilzer Presswood, 66, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Crestview Nursing Care in Brownsville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church.
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November 22, 1921 – May 07, 2010
Gwendola Harris, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away Friday May 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired employee with Colonial Rubber and a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern.
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Read full obituary → May 07, 2010
Ella Marie Haggard, 90, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of Northside Church of Christ.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Rick Crawford officiating.
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Read full obituary → February 24, 1940 – May 04, 2010
Connie Ann Staten Taylor, 70, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson.
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Read full obituary → October 07, 1927 – April 29, 2010
Frances Rachel White, 82, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired homemaker, a private sitter and a member of Pierce Lane Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → December 29, 1944 – April 25, 2010
Freddy Ray Autry, 65, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a Sergeant Correctional Officer with Northwest Correctional Facility and a member of The Assembly of God Church.
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March 04, 1937 – April 24, 2010
Ben Brashier, 73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired Line Foreman with Colonial Rubber, where he worked for 26 years, a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, a former member of Tennessee Army National Guard and a former member of the Woodmen of the World.
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Read full obituary → June 17, 1952 – April 24, 2010
Deborah Agee Tatum, 57, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired as a licensed practical nurse for Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
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October 12, 1982 – April 24, 2010
Mark Crews, 27, of Dyersburg, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at his residence due to a seizure.
He was a former Correctional Officer with Northwest Correctional Complex and a member of Westside Baptist Church in Halls.
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Read full obituary → January 22, 1925 – April 23, 2010
Phillip Elias Hodge, 85, of Tiptonville, died Friday, April 23, 2010 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired Correctional Officer for Northwest Correctional Facility, a Corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII serving in Egypt, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, a Deacon, the church Custodian, song leader, RA Leader and a Soloist.
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Read full obituary → February 22, 1937 – April 18, 2010
Helen G. Mathis-Fowler, 73, of Altamont, TN., died Sunday, April 18, 2010at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery.
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April 17, 2010
Russell Sikes, 79, of Obion died April 17, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery in Obion, with Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern in charge of arrangements. The Revs. Dale Basham and Michael Dodd will officiate and pallbearers will be Mike Williams, Robert McCoy, Ricky Westmoreland, Reza Safaeih, Pete Putman and John Coffman. Friends may call at the funeral home 5:30-8 p.m. today. He was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Elbridge, son of ...
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Read full obituary → November 06, 1905 – April 15, 2010
Willa Thompson, 104, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker, a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and a member of Dyersburg Womens Club.
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Read full obituary → July 07, 1916 – April 15, 2010
Ethel Kee Hastings, 93, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and the oldest founding member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.
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April 26, 1934 – April 11, 2010
Archie Criswell, 75, of Finley, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his residence.
He worked for the Dyersburg Police Department for 44 years, where he retired as the Assistant Chief of Police, a member of Fraternal Order of Police, a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church and an avid squirrel hunter.
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January 12, 1959 – April 06, 2010
Paul Timothy Troutman Sr. 51, of Wynnburg, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his residence.
He was an employee of the stacking department of World Color Press and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → June 09, 1938 – April 04, 2010
Mary Olene Simpson, 71, of Alamo, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired distributor for Towncraft Cookware, and a member of Maury City First Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → October 21, 1925 – April 02, 2010
Madgie Lurine Gilliland, 84, of Halls, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker, a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and a lifetime member of P.T.A.
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May 01, 1923 – April 02, 2010
Velma Mai Chadwick Addison, 86, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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August 21, 1953 – April 01, 2010
Ricky Lynn Gatlin, 56, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was an EMT-IV for Dyersburg Regional EMS, a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Director of Dyer County Rescue Squad, a Dyer County Constable, and the former owner of Sound Waves and B&E Auto Parts. He dedicated his life to caring for others and represented the emergency medicine and rescue communities with utmost integrity and pride and was known as "Uncle Ricky" to many.
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Read full obituary → November 07, 1926 – April 01, 2010
William W. Riley, 83, of Paris, TN., formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired farmer and mechanic, and a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force.
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Read full obituary → September 20, 1932 – March 30, 2010
Eugene Peter Kuta, 78, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired sawmill worker for Roberson Brothers Sawmill, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, and a member of American Legion Post 451 for over 50 years.
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Read full obituary → November 12, 1917 – March 29, 2010
Daniel Claude Zehner, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired Senior Master Sgt. of the U.S. Air Force WWII, a member of First United Methodist Church, retired 23 years as a WWII U.S. Air Force Veteran, a member of American Military Association, a member of Airline Operators & Pilots Association, a member of National Association for Uniformed Services, and a retired employee of United Airlines.
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April 10, 1953 – March 29, 2010
Deborah Tweedy Wright, 56, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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March 29, 2010
Mrs. Dora Divoky, 94, of Finley, TN died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Finley Pentecostal Church. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Finley Pentecostal Church with Bro. Doug Ellingsworth officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5p.m. until 8 p.m. at Finley Pentecostal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Carroll of Dyersburg; two sons, David and wife Donna Walton of Finley and James and wife Nancy Walton of Dyersburg; a brother, Harvey and wife Dot Williamson of Finley; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Harlen Walton and John Divoky; a son, Paul Walton Sr.; her parents, John and Georgia Simpson Williamson; three sisters, Thelma Homer, Gladys Studard, and Christine Williamson; a son-in-law, Pete Carroll and a daughter-in-law, Wilma Walton; and one great-grandchild, Melissa Walton. Pallbearers will be Steve Walker, Glen Streeter, Jeff Tucker, Keith Tucker, Dale Beecham, and Jason Bryant Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 24, 1922 – March 28, 2010
Hellen Caldwell Rice, 87, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Dyer Nursing Home.
She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, former Avon representative, she was a graduate of Tiptonville High School, and a graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin. She grew up with her grandfather, George R. "Papa" Hopson in the historic Caldwell-Hopson home on Wynn Street in Tiptonville, Tennessee. In 1941, she married Wyatt R. "Bob" Algee, Sr.
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May 13, 1940 – March 28, 2010
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October 16, 1928 – March 25, 2010
Mary M. Snyder, 81, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Ridgely Church of God Prophecy.
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March 25, 1962 – March 25, 2010
Mrs. Cindy Parker, 48, Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Brownsville, TN. She was a flight nurse with Hospital Wing. She dedicated her life to caring for others and represented the healthcare community with utmost integrity and pride. She was a member of Finley Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Charlie Halliburton officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband Danny Parker of Dyersburg, TN, 1 son, Justin McGuire of Dyersburg, TN, her father, James Allen Krueger of Dyersburg, TN, 1 step-daughter, Amy Parker of Dyersburg, TN, 1 step-son Jodie Parker of Newbern, TN, 1 brother Wayne "Moose" Moore and wife Susan of Dyersburg, TN, 4 grandchildren, Travis Parker, Dallas Parker, Alexis Green and Jaylen Green and special friends, Kathy and Joe Tidwell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Marie Baurer Krueger. Pallbearers will be Larry Bizzle, Derek Harrington, Robert Lynch, Wayne Maupin, Chad McNeil and Austin Tidwell. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 18, 1916 – March 23, 2010
Cecil Leon Crocker, 93, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center in Tiptonville.
He was a retired Scalesman for Reelfoot Packing Company, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, and a Mason.
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August 21, 1926 – March 22, 2010
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August 17, 1957 – March 21, 2010
Denise Ables, 52, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
She was a self-employed business person and a member of First Baptist Church.
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March 19, 2010
Mr. Billy Ray Anderson, 68, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, March 19, 2010 at his residence. Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Kendall of Oaklawn, Illinois; three step-daughters, Annetta Sweatt of Dyersburg, Angie Lucius of Hornbeak, and Beverly Zarecor of Newbern; a son, Jeffrey Anderson of Dyersburg; three step-sons, David White, Sammy White, and Mike White all of Dyersburg; three sisters, Shirley Pierce and Helen Wilson both of Dyersburg, and Joyce Edwards of Tigrett; one brother, Terry Anderson of California three grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, and 13 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Anderson; a step-son, Jeff White; his parents, Joel and Beatrice Burns Anderson, one sister, Linda Sawyers; and four brothers, William Anderson, Jack Anderson, Douglas Anderson, and Joe Anderson. The family requests that memorials be directed to Dyer County Community Cancer Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 08, 1943 – March 18, 2010
Mary Frances Lowery Johnson Slaughter, 66, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin.
She was a retired owner of The Cozy Kitchen Restaurant and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
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January 18, 1943 – March 18, 2010
Rebecca Sue Robinson McGee, 67, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.
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November 11, 1944 – March 18, 2010
Mr. Ray A. Moser, 65, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Jackson Regional Hospital. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Oma Moser; a daughter, Robyn McBride (Bill) Valentine of Dyersburg; two sisters, Hopie (Raymond) Watson of Holladay, Tn. and Ruthie Booker of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen Moser; his parents, Walter and Mary Smith Moser, and two brothers, Gerald Moser and James Moser. Pallbearers will be Gene Moser, Randall Moser, Jack Boone, Mike Boone, Bobby Sawyer, and Adam Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Watson, Kevin Watson, and Eddie Watson. The family requests that memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 24, 1917 – March 13, 2010
Mrs. Janette "Jan" Zimmermann, 92, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, retired from Dyersburg State Community College, served for 35 years with the Red Cross disaster relief, recipient of The Governor's Colonels Club for using Red Cross methods in saving a life, member of Giving Friends, Past President of the Pilot Club, former case worker with Department of Human Services, Girl Scout Leader, swimming instructor and in 1922 won the St. Louis Women's High Dive Championship. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, March 17th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include: 1 son, Kent Queensen Kreh and wife Dottie of St. Louis, MO, 2 daughters, Ronnie Jayne Alewel and husband Roger of Sedalia, MO, Lynn Lenore Fritchey and husband Bob of Dyersburg, TN; 1 sister, Mary Jane Nagel and husband Owen of St. Louis, MO; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman E. "Herm" Zimmermann, 1 grandson, Robbie Mann, 1 brother Louis Anthony Queensen, Jr., and her parents Louis Anthony and Jenny Burke Queensen. Pallbearers will be: Randy Alewel, Reed Alewel, Bito Mann, David Short, Wayne Karlgaard, Joe Enoch The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dyer County Chapter of the American Red Cross, PO Box 508, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0508. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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February 11, 1930 – March 12, 2010
Walter Ewell Hastings, 80, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a real estate broker and developer with Hastings Realty, a member, deacon and Bible teacher at Parr Avenue Church of Christ, a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War serving two tours, former director of First Citizens National Bank, served on the advisory board of Florida College in Tampa, Fla., named Outstanding Dyer County Farmer of the Year in 1960 and Outstanding Tennessee Farmer of the Year in 1960, served on the Dyersburg Planning Commission, was a pioneer in the real estate industry in Dyer County and a lifelong resident of Dyer County.
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Read full obituary → April 22, 1963 – March 11, 2010
Cary Lee Richardson, 46, of Sidney, Ark. formerly of Tiptonville, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his residence.
He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
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September 24, 1937 – March 08, 2010
Minnie Lou Armstrong, 72, of Tiptonville, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was a retired hairdresser, a member of Dyersburg West Side Baptist Church, an avid camper, fisherman and squirrel hunter.
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Read full obituary → January 23, 1921 – March 07, 2010
Sarah Elizabeth "Precious" Edmundson Bond, 89, of Dyersburg, died Sunday March 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church for 60 years, a member of Summer Hill Garden Club, an avid Bridge player, an excellent cook, an avid reader, a member of Thursday Morning First United Methodist Church Bible Study, a member of Potts-Price and Sellers Sunday School Class, a member of United Methodist Women, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship Leader.
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February 23, 1928 – March 05, 2010
Jodie Ray French, Sr., 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday March 5, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center in Tiptonville.
He was a retired electrician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, a member of Second Baptist Church, a former Red Coat at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, an avid Ham Radio Operator, a former employee of Tennessee Forestry Service, a former employee of Heckethorn Mfg., and a U.S. WWII Veteran of the Army.
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