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December 14, 1921 – March 04, 2010
Lorene Anderson Barnes Shanklin, 88, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at The Highlands at Dyersburg Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and attended Independent Free Holiness Church.
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May 19, 1934 – March 04, 2010
Billy Earl Gray, 75, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired surveyor for the U.S. Corps of Engineers, a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church, a 1954 graduate of Ridgely High School, former Mayor and Alderman for the City of Ridgely, and a member of Cates Landing Riverport Board of Directors.
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February 27, 2010
Oneda Klutts Gatlin, age 65 of Humboldt, passed away February 27, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Rice Klutts and late Ruby Klutts, both of Newbern, She was retired from K-Mart of Jackson and spent the last several years selling fresh produce to customers in Gibson and Madison counties. She leaves a husband, M. C. Gatlin; a daughter Gina Gatlin Humphreys and husband Ronald of Jackson; a son Jeff Gatlin and wife Stacy of Medina; four ...
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April 03, 1926 – February 25, 2010
Monnell Hendrix, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Electric System and a member of Hawthorne Baptist Church.
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April 10, 1918 – February 24, 2010
Mrs. Burney Parker Smitheal Biesel, 91, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was a life-long resident of Dyersburg, a beloved mother and devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was born April 10, 1918 to Annie Laurie Parker Smitheal and Green Williamson Smitheal. She graduated from Dyersburg High School and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She married William Harold Biesel, a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps, after his return from service as a B17 pilot in the European Theater of Operations. Her church was a major part of her life. She taught Sunday School for many years, was a member of the Lola Summers Sunday School Class, and the Bontheo Circle. She also visited the sick, delivered tapes to the shut ins, distributed bibles, and served on the Finance Committee. In 1995, she was honored by the Cumberland Presbyterian Women with a Patron Membership for her dedicated service. In addition, she was actively involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a volunteer as a Pink Lady at the local hospital. Having lived in Dyersburg most of her life, she was known to family and friends as a kind, loving, and compassionate person. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Dr. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday, February 26, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Curry Funeral Home. She is survived by three children; Annie Laurie Biesel Billings and husband Gary Anthony Billings of Scarborough, NY; Suzanne Burney Biesel Callahan and husband, Dr. Joseph Anthony Callahan, II, of Palo Alto, CA; and William Harold Biesel, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Turnage Biesel of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren, Parker and Elizabeth Billings; Stephanie, Jonathan, and Chase Callahan; Elizabeth, William, and Emily Biesel. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Bill" Biesel, one brother, Green William Smitheal, Jr. and her parents Annie Laurie Parker Smitheal and Green Williamson Smitheal. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." John 11:25 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 03, 1927 – February 21, 2010
Rex Harlan Edwards age 82, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Mr. Edwards was born in Gibson County on October 3, 1927. His parents were Will Harlan and Martha Jane Hufstedler Edwards. He was retired from Colonial Rubber Works/Polyone and Volunteer Express. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Joe Naylor, Rev. Loren Stephens, and Rev. Lyle Larson. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → January 05, 1945 – February 20, 2010
James Russell Forrest, 65, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer.
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Read full obituary → April 09, 1921 – February 18, 2010
Alma Elizabeth Walker Holden, 88, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
She was a retired cook for Hills Restaurant and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → May 04, 1957 – February 15, 2010
Dwight "Jock" Waymon Hopper, 52, of Milan, died Monday Feb. 15, 2010 at his residence.
He was an electrician and a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Ridgely.
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Read full obituary → May 05, 1927 – February 15, 2010
Lois Chapman Glass, 82, of Springville, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg.
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Read full obituary → October 26, 1926 – February 13, 2010
Louise Kesterson, 83, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired machine operator for Heckethorn Manufacturing and a charter member of Second Baptist Church.
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July 09, 1950 – February 10, 2010
Mrs. Peggy Ross Moore, 59, of Corpus Christi, TX formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired purchasing manager for Colonial Rubber Works. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Pastor John Bradshaw officiating with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday, February 16th at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Moore of Corpus Christi, TX, 1 son, Jason Goodrick of Dyersburg, TN, her mother Louise Ross of Savannah, TN, 1 daughter, Lara M. Burkhart of Corpus Christi, TX, 1 sister, Betty Lynn Ross Collier of Savannah, TN and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, James Goodrick and Clay Moore, her father, William V. Ross and her brother, Billy Ross. Pallbearers will be Tim Dunagan, Terry Elgin, Chad Burkhart, Logan Collier, Maurice Garrison and Phillip Garrison. The family requests that memorials be directed to Fellowship of OSO Creek of Corpus Christi, 7402 Yorktown Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-5616 or a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → February 08, 2010
Ralph Vernon Perry Sr., 81, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin.
He was a retired policeman for the city of Halls, retired from Colonial Rubber Works, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and a 32nd-degree Mason.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 08, 2010
Margaret Ann Lambert, 70, of Ripley, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Covington.
Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later.
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Read full obituary → February 08, 2010
Basil E. Smith, 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as owner of Basil Smith Realty Co., a member of First United Methodist Church for 75 years, a charter member of the Sellers Sunday School Class, a graduate of Murray State University, performed graduate work at Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, was a Kiwanis Club member for 40 years, a board member of McIver's Grant Library, a former member and president of the Dyer County Board of Realtors, a member of the VFW, American Legion and DAV, an avid reader, hunter and fisherman, and was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
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February 06, 2010
Orrin Hunt, Jr., age 83, passed away February 6, 2010 at Carolina House of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
He was born July 29, 1926, at Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Orrin Hunt and Susie Mae Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nina Sue McNeil and her husband, Oscar.
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May 13, 1932 – February 06, 2010
Ms. Bobbie Tubbs Berkley, 77, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, February 06, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, at the funeral home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Phipps and Rev. Mike Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ricky Phillips, Colin Prince, Richie Gammons, Keith Anderson, Steve Stafford, Brian Sartin, Jon McKnight, and Jimmy Hester. The family requests that any memorials be made to First Baptist Church Youth Group or McIver's Grant Public Library. Bobbie was a caring and generous lady. She opened her home and her heart to all. Her home was always filled with family, laughter, and love. Bobbie was a great cook and cooked enough to feed an army every time that she made a meal. Bobbie loved children and nurtured many throughout her lifetime. She was born May 13, 1932, in Boothspoint, Tennessee, to Fred B. and Lottie Lucas Tubbs (both deceased). She was one of six children. Her siblings are Tom Tubbs (Spokane, WA), Dickie "Grassie" Tubbs (Ridgely, TN), Jane Cherry (Dyersburg, TN), Martha Tubbs (deceased), and Andorell Tubbs (deceased). Bobbie graduated from Dyersburg High School. She was a hard worker. She raised four children - J.P. Berkley, married to Donna, of Jackson, TN; Mark Berkley, fianc Sandy, of Milan, TN; Lana B. Wood, married to Joe, of Dyersburg, TN; and Sherri B. Teeter, married to Dean, of Dyersburg, TN. She cared for and loved her seven grandchildren - Berk Berkley, Jamie Kay Berkley, Tristan Berkley, Zach Berkley, Ryan Wood, Gage Teeter, Cort Teeter; and her three great-grandchildren - Josh Berkley, Kadence Berkley, and Brody Berkley. Bobbie enjoyed working in jobs that allowed her to nurture and serve others. She retired as a cook from Dyersburg Middle School where she loved seeing and serving all of the children. She also worked as an associate at Wal-Mart in Dyersburg for many years. Bobbie was a member of the Lenox Baptist Church until she moved to "town." She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN. She formed many, many strong friendships over the course of her lifetime and spent many hours laughing with her friends Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Reba, Dardis, Peaches, Mrs. Marry and many others. Bobbie Tubbs Berkley will be missed. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 01, 1927 – February 04, 2010
Algie Mat Shipley, 82, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired employee with Dyersburg Fabrics for 47 years and a member of McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → December 16, 1983 – February 04, 2010
Dustin Wade Nale, 26, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.
He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → February 04, 2010
Thomas Workman, 69, of Dyersburg, died Thursday at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
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August 29, 1950 – February 04, 2010
Mr. Michael "Mike" Andy Hardy, 59, Jackson, TN, originally of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a truck driver. He loved his life, kids and grandkids and lived for his granddaughter's softball and the energy of his grandson. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 2010 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include 1 son, James Michael Hardy and wife Jana of Newbern, TN, 1 daughter, Kristina Marie Hardy Robichaud and husband Mike of Baxter, TN, his mother, Dovie Joyce Adams of Jackson, TN, 2 brothers, Col. Stephen Hardy of Omaha, NE, William Hoyle Hardy, Jr. of Dyersburg, TN, 5 grandchildren, Meagan Hardy, Brayden Hardy, Josh Robichaud, Glen Robichaud and Teola Robichaud. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hoyle Hardy, Sr. and his grandmother, Lillie B. Green. The family requests any memorial be directed to the American Kidney Foundation. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 05, 1946 – February 04, 2010
Mr. Quinton Eugene Riley, 63, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, February 04, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a truck driver and attended Finley Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Halliburton officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughter, Kim Gilbert (Daniel) of Dyersburg, TN, Mechelle Blakley (Rodney) of Ripley, TN, 1 son, Shawn Riley of California, 2 sisters, Emma Jean Franks of Murray, KY and Mary Jane Riley of Newbern, TN,1 brother, Ernest Lloyd Riley of Murray, KY. and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Jamie Riley, 2 brothers, John Thomas Kirk and James Hubert Riley and his parents Ward and Elizabeth Walton Riley. Pallbearers will be Blake Quinn, Mason Benthal, Dylan White, Christopher Rose, Jere Robbins and Larry Shawver. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 03, 1929 – February 03, 2010
Florence Davison Brashier, 80, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of Tiptonville Baptist Church for 60 years. She was a member of the Troy Chapter Eastern Star and a Pink Lady at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Tiptonville with Bro. Steve Carr officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. . The family will receive visitors from 5 pm until 8pm Thursday at First Baptist Church, Tiptonville. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Fears of New Market, Al., Jeannie Nelson of Tiptonville, Judy Quick of Hornbeak, and Lori Osteen of Martin; one sister, Lois Odle of Dresden; and two brothers, Harold Davison and Travis Davison Sr. of Finley; Six grandchildren, Susan Swenford, Robert Calton, Cody Quick, Kellie Quick, Cass Mitchell, and Tyler Mitchell and one great-grandchild, Noah Elizabeth Quick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Brashier, a son, Kenneth Ray Brashier, and her parents, William and Lucy Junior Davison. Pallbearers will be Joe Davison, Marcus Davison, Travis Davison Jr., Lance Davison, Faron Collins, and Mike French. On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.
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March 22, 1948 – February 02, 2010
Dr. Mary-Johne Hickman, 61, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Ridgely First United Methodist Church, an avid tennis player, a pharmacist at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and a pharmacist at Wal-Mart for over ten years. She always lived a life of service to others. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, graveside at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely with Rev. Dean Emerson officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a sister, Grace Lee Hickman Davis of Memphis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orbie Lee and Eloise McCutcheon Hickman. Pallbearers will be Wil Keiser, Pete Keiser, Phillip Childrey, Jack Flowers, Tony Bargery, and Preston Childrey. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Wortman, Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, and Calvin Mills. The family request memorials be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.
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July 29, 1930 – February 01, 2010
Myra Jane Norton Poore _________ Myra Jane Norton Poore, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 1, 2010, at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. Graveside services will be at 12 noon on Wednesday February 3 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Susanne (Tommy) Weakley of Dyersburg and Patty (John) Wilkison of Nashville: Grandchildren, Christopher Weakley, Tommie Sue Weakley Roach, Jay Wilkison and Chip Wilkison; and 2 Great-Grandchildren, Clayton Roach and Jake Wilkison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Myra Kinley Norton. Pallbearers will be Tommy Weakley, John Wilkison, Christopher Weakley, Chip Wilkison and Taylor Roach. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Fowlkes, Jere Ozment, Bill Revell, Wendell West, and Jay Wilkison. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Alzheimers Foundation.
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Read full obituary → November 16, 1930 – January 31, 2010
James "Hut" Rushing, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the V.A. Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired Farmer, a member of First United Methodist Church, a Mason, and a veteran of the Army-Korean War.
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Read full obituary → June 02, 1932 – January 30, 2010
Barbara Jane Sanders Jones, 77, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker.
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Read full obituary → October 03, 1910 – January 30, 2010
Kathleen Brandon Grainger, 99, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg.
She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
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October 01, 1918 – January 30, 2010
Ima Frances Jeter Michaelcheck, 91, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired teacher of Lake County School System, a member of First United Methodist Church, member of Daughters of American Revolution, member of Retired Teachers Association, taught school for 30 years in Tiptonville and graduated from the University of Tennessee.
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Read full obituary → December 18, 1957 – January 29, 2010
Robert Colby Oberst, 52, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was former Body Talk Practitioner of Connections of Body & Mind in Dallas, Texas.
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June 03, 1955 – January 28, 2010
Terryfae M. Pratt, 54, Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ballinger officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:30 am Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband Charles Ray Pratt of Dyersburg, TN, 2 daughters, Amanda Elaine Finch of Dyersburg, TN and Amy Elizabeth Pratt of Troy, TN, 1 son, Charles Anthony Pratt of Dyersburg, TN, her mother, Betty Jane Minor of St. Petersburg, FL, 4 sisters, Nancy Huntley of Lewisburg, TN, Elsi Wright of Marshfield, WI, Sandy Montgomery, Redford, MI and Patti Chadwick of Batesville, MS and 1 brother, Gary Minor of St. Petersburg, FL and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Daniel Minor Pratt and her father Irvin George Minor. The family requests that any memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 26, 2010
Loye Townsend, 55, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
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Read full obituary → September 20, 1915 – January 25, 2010
Bon Jean Asbridge, 94, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired beautician and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Charles B. Asbridge Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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September 18, 1922 – January 25, 2010
Hazel M. Spidle, 87, of the Tigrett community near Friendship, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker. The family will hold a private memorial service for friends and family on Sunday January 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg with Bro. Ronnie Turner officiating. Also a memorial service will be held at a later date in Akron, Ohio. . The family will receive visitors on Sunday from 5 p.m. until service time at Second Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Price of Friendship, Clara Lewis of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Lenore Hindel of West Salem, Ohio; one son, George Spidle of Akron, Ohio; a sister Helen Lason of Arizona; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Spidle; her parents, Lee Stimley and Lucile Summers Stimley; a son, Frank Henry Spidle; a sister Georgie Midour; and two brothers, Walter Stimley and Lee Stimley. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the services.
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Read full obituary → May 17, 1931 – January 19, 2010
Mabel LaJune Jones, 78, of Humboldt, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at Humboldt General Hospital.
She was a homemaker.
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November 11, 1915 – January 19, 2010
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Read full obituary → February 28, 1927 – January 18, 2010
William Adrian Stepp, 82, of Tiptonville, died Mon. January 18, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired appliance repairman, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church; where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher.
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November 26, 1912 – January 18, 2010
Martha Frances Craig Tickle, beloved mother, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She had just recently celebrated her 97th birthday with twenty-three family members. She was born November 26, 1912 to Martha Ann Smith Craig and William "Hal" Craig in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She retired from Dyersburg Fabrics in 1979 and thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. Her family was her life and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading and playing bridge with her friends. Her faith was very important to her and she faithfully took her girls to Sunday School and church services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a lifetime member. She is survived by three daughters: Jennie Craig Tucker and husband Dr. Bill Tucker of Ripley, TN; Frances Corinne Leggett and husband Dr. Bob Leggett of Knoxville, TN; and Martha Lynn Templeton and husband Joe Templeton of Perdido Key, FL; eight grandchildren, William Craig Tucker, John Stephen Tucker and wife Sonja; Jeremy Smith Tucker and wife Christy; Dr. Leslie Leggett Baker and husband John, Will Leggett and wife Ida, Todd Templeton & wife Cindy, Tracey Koenning & husband Vic, ScottTempleton & wife Kim, ten great-grandchildren and one nephew, Louis G. Norville, III. Preceding her in death were her parents, William Hall "Hal" & Martha Ann Smith Craig; two sisters, Jennie White Craig Watters and Estelle Craig Norvell and one brother William H. "Bill" Craig. Visitation will be held at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg, TN, Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm with graveside services to follow at 1:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery where she will be interred. Associate Pastor Annetta Camp will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Pallbearers will be John Tucker, Jeremy Tucker, Will Leggett, Albert Fowlkes, Jorge Cruxent, Louis G. Norville, II, and John Baker. "Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received.....but only what you have given; a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage." (Quote from St. Frances). On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → August 24, 1954 – January 17, 2010
Johnny F. Dunn, 55, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a veteran of The United States Navy, where he worked as an electrican.
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Read full obituary → April 13, 1946 – January 14, 2010
Sandra S. Hurst, 63, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of New Covenant Fellowship United Pentecostal Church in San Antonio, TX.
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Read full obituary → June 30, 1948 – January 12, 2010
Genenda Lee Clark, 61, of Medina, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired beautician and marketing researcher for LHK & Partners, and a member of The Lighthouse in Jackson.
Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Pastor Donald Lance officiating.
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October 24, 1944 – January 12, 2010
Robert "Buddy" Riley Sr., 65, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and mechanic. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home in Ridgely with Bro. Brent Davidson and Bro. Larry Byasse officiating. Interment will follow in Crockett Chapel Cemetery in Tiptonville. . The family will receive visitors from 5 pm until 8pm Thursday at Curry Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Threlkeld Riley of Tiptonville; a daughter, Kim Doyle of Tiptonville; two sons, Tony Riley of Tiptonville and Wes Riley of Finley; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Riley and Mae Wells Riley. Pallbearers will be B. V. Hutcherson, Royce Funderburk, Jimmy Simmons, Nicky Leland, David Lee Gooch, and Jim Thorne. Honorary pallbearers will be Dub Leland, Steve Cravens, Joe Dickey, Johnny Inlow, and Claudie Davidson
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January 06, 1949 – January 12, 2010
Danny R. Veal, 61, of West Memphis, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence. He was retired as a Unit Operator for TVA and a member of the Church of Christ. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Rev. Loren Stephens and Rev. Brian Veal officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday morning from 9:00 -10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his daughter, Darla Bachkora and husband Garry of Marion, AR, his Mother, Frances N. Veal of Erin, TN, 2 Brothers, Barry C. Veal of Kansas City, MO and Walter Keith Veal of Paducah, KY and 2 grandsons, Ryan Kupiec of Weaver, AL and Harley Bachkora of Marion, AR. He was preceded in death by his Father, Walter Miller Veal. Pallbearers will be Garry Bachkora, David Snow, Tony Veal, Bobby Veal, Clint Veal, Adam Veal, Brant Veal and Eli Veal. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 26, 1922 – January 11, 2010
Charles F. Richardson Sr., 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was retired as a teacher for Newbern Vocational Technical School, an Army staff sergeant and veteran of World War II, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, and a former Dyer County Commissioner representing Fowlkes.
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Read full obituary → January 09, 2010
Leberon Earl Butts, 89, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years having served in World War II and Korea, and was retired from Colonial Rubber.
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January 09, 2010
Audrey Faye Lee Waggoner-Alford, 71, of Dyersburg, formerly of Charleston, Ill., died on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Alford was a published writer and co-authored an auto-biographical book with her sisters titled Ten Sisters: A True Story. Her story was featured in Family Circle magazine and a PBS documentary was produced featuring the collective stories of Mrs. Alford and her sisters. She co-authored a children's book titled Ten Little Sisters. She also had a love for writing poetry, some of which can be found in the Library of Congress. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend; her heart was always open to everyone. Mrs. Alford's life was patterned after Matthew 25:35-36 which states, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me." In the spirit of these verses she chose to donate her body to the scientific study of Emphysema, Tuberculosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the hope of finding cures. Above all else, family was her greatest gift and joy.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Dale Alford; six sisters, Jenny Rackley of Onarga, Ill.; Irma Allen of Park Forest, Ill.; Rhita Brniak of Park Forest, Ill.; Vera Barber of Park Forest, Ill.; Paulene Ariel of Park Forest, Ill.; Doris Wenzel of Mahomet, Ill.; and her eight children: Steve Richardson (Linda) of Dyersburg; DeeAnna Crist (Russ) of Schererville, Ind.; Rhonda Stephens (Randy) of Dyersburg; John Breece (Donna) of Dyersburg; Mark Breece (Vicky) of Dyersburg; James Bobo of Dyersburg; Marion Pingle (Matt) of Lawrence, Mich.; and Carla Gammons Fair of Dyersburg. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen Waggoner and Olive Ruth Golden; three sisters, Deloris Hart, Mary Margaret Hickmott, Phyllis Ann Ferguson; and two brothers, Carl Waggoner and Jesse Waggoner.
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Joseph Martin Atchison Sr., 73, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at his residence. He was retired as project manager for I.M. Whitehouse & Sons, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and loving father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathe Ozment, Bro. Julian Huey and Bro. Billy Reyer officiating. Burial will be in Atchison Family Cemetery.
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January 06, 2010
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