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Cayden Voss Michaels

February 06, 2002 – January 24, 2025

Cayden Voss Michaels, age 22, of Ripley, passed away Friday, January 24, 2025. Cayden was born on February 6, 2002, in Dyersburg, TN.

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Dorthy M. Reynolds

March 26, 1942 – January 24, 2025

Dorthy Reynolds, 82, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died Friday, January 24, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. Born March 26, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Albert and Ludie Mae Arrington Williams. She was married to the late Harold Reynolds for 60 years.

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Donna Ruth Woepse

November 13, 1955 – January 23, 2025

Ms. Donna Ruth Woepse, 69, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at the Signature Healthcare at Ridgely.

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Jerry Thomas McAlister

December 25, 1944 – January 23, 2025

Jerry Thomas McAlister, 80, of Ridgely, died Thursday, January 23, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. He is the son of the late Pleasant Sidney and Veatrice Nunnery McAlister. He is retired as a self-employed truck driver.

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Ruth Jane Bivens

September 09, 1931 – January 22, 2025

Ms. Ruth Jane Bivens passed away at her home, surrounded by her family and caregivers, on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Ruth was born September 9, 1931 in Dyer County, TN to the late Lish & Rose Rush Johnson. She is fondly remembered for her devotion to her family as a homemaker, cooking meals, helping and supporting her family in their farming operations. She also was well known for her sewing abilities, as a seamstress, repairing, creating and adjusting garments for many in Dyersburg and the surrounding areas. Her faith in God was significant in her life and she worshipped at McCullough Chapel Baptist Church for most of her life. In her free time, she loved gardening and watching her hummingbirds.

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Patsy R. Stephens

July 10, 1930 – January 22, 2025

Patsy R. Stephens, age 94, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at her residence on January 22, 2025.

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Tony Rhoades

August 02, 1960 – January 22, 2025

Mr. Charles Anthony "Tony" Rhoades, of Tiptonville, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home. Tony was born August 2, 1960 in Albuquerque, NM to the late William & Dorothy Rhoades. He was a graduate of Dyersburg State Community College, where he later taught computer classes. He also worked for Firestone Corp and other industries in Northwest Tennessee. He is remembered for his sharp mind, able to solve many types of puzzles and games like Sudoku.

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John Wiley Norman

September 15, 1934 – January 22, 2025

John Norman, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born September 15, 1934, he is the son of the late Guy and Deley Turnbo Norman. He was Pentecostal.

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Tammy Jane Brigman

August 16, 1968 – January 21, 2025

Tamatha “Tammy” Jane Brigman, age 56, of Friendship, TN passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at her home in Friendship, TN. Tammy was born August 16, 1968, in Trenton, TN. She is the daughter of the late Eddy Baker and the late Doris Ann (Williams) Autrey.

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Angela Riley

November 05, 1974 – January 21, 2025

Angela Carol Riley, age 50, of Ripley passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN. Angela was born November 5, 1974, in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of James David Ammons and the late Edna Louise (McBroom) Ammons.

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Joan Schrider

December 27, 1947 – January 21, 2025

Mrs. May Joan Schrider passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Millington Healthcare Center. Joan was born December 27, 1947 in Finley, TN to the late Will & Freeda McBride. She was a graduate of Newbern High School and was a devoted homemaker. She is fondly remembered for her observant and caring nature, always looking for a way to compliment or help her family and others around her. She loved looking through catalogs at the latest ladies' fashions and cared for rescue cats in her own way.

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Michael Anthony Jowers, II

January 20, 2025 – January 20, 2025

Michael Anthony Jowers, II, son of Carley Strawn and Michael Anthony Jowers, was born into the arms of Jesus on Monday, January 20, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg.

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Elliott William Feith

April 30, 1996 – January 18, 2025

Elliott William Feith, 28, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Saturday, January 18, 2025 in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born on April 30,1996 and is the son of John and Beth Feith of Dyersburg. Elliott was a 2018 Graduate of the University of Tennessee where he earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communication and was employed by Disposable Dependable Services. Elliott loved the great outdoors, music and his friends. When those three intersected it was going to be a great day. However, most of all, he loved his family and his pets. Elliott was kind, helpful and a friend to all. His smile was contagious, and his personality put everyone at ease while his sense of humor often left you speechless and in disbelief of such a quick wit. Elliott leaves behind stories and experiences that would fill volumes, and he leaves behind, as well, an enormous group of family and friends who love him so much.

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Kaye Bernice Summers

August 30, 1953 – January 16, 2025

Kaye Bernice Summers, age 71, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on January 16, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Kent Hickman

October 04, 1959 – January 16, 2025

Kent Hickman, 65, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was the son of Audrey Wood and the late James Leon Hickman and Lonnie Wood, Sr.

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June Burris

May 29, 1937 – January 15, 2025

June Burris, age 87, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

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Todd Lindsey Heckman

March 19, 1962 – January 15, 2025

Todd Lindsey Heckman, 62, of Troy, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born March 19, 1962, he is the son of Sharon Hollandsworth (W.C.) and Tommy R. Heckman, Sr. (Chris) He was a landscaper.

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Mike "Big Lou" Lewis

March 19, 1954 – January 14, 2025

Mike “Big Lou” Lewis, age 70, of Halls passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home in Halls, TN. Mike was born March 19, 1954, in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late James Robert "Bob" and the late Melissa "Shorty" (Thurmond) Lewis.

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James "Jim" R. Thurmond

November 02, 1934 – January 14, 2025

James R. "Jim" Thurmond, age 90, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.

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Thomas Lee Wilson, Jr.

March 19, 1981 – January 14, 2025

Mr. Thomas Lee Wilson, Jr. of Friendship, TN, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at West TN Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Thomas was born March 19, 1981 to Thomas & Paula Wilson. He was a graduate of Union University, proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and helped his father move and rebuild pianos when he was younger. He is lovingly remembered for his selfless and loyal personality and being attentive to detail and intentional to everything he did. In his free time, he enjoyed studying and repairing watches, knew much about classic cars and loved time spent with his dogs, even spoiling them at times.

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Talmadge Cooper Scobey

January 13, 2025

Mr. Talmadge Cooper Scobey, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee, died January 13, 2025, in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Scobey will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 27, 2025, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. James Combs. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Talmadge Cooper Scobey.

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Tracie Beth Quinton

December 09, 1966 – January 13, 2025

Tracie Beth Quinton, 58, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 13, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born December 9, 1966, she is the daughter of the late Don Goforth and Paulette Hudson. She was a homemaker.

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Thomas M. Perry

November 26, 1987 – January 11, 2025

Thomas M. Perry, age 37, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on January 11, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on November 26, 1987, in Dyersburg, Tennessee to William Allen Perry and Mary Ann Schroeder Perry. Thomas was a dedicated and skilled electrician. Thomas grew up in Dyersburg, where he discovered his passion for working with his hands and solving complex problems. This passion led him to pursue a career as an electrician, a field in which he excelled. Thomas is survived by his ...

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Steve Watson

September 10, 1958 – January 11, 2025

Steve Watson, 66, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born September 10, 1958, he is the son of Mary Sue Wheeler and the late Burt Watson. He was a former employee of Colonial Rubber.

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Ruby Elaine Williams

February 20, 1953 – January 11, 2025

Ruby Williams, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Born February 20, 1953, she is the daughter of the late Alvis Thedford and Ruby Butler Sanders. She is retired from Walmart.

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Kenneth Ray Holder

September 06, 1938 – January 11, 2025

Kenneth Ray Holder, 86, of Obion, died Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. He is the son of the late Silvan Autman and Mary Lorene Bargery Holder. He is retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation.

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Fred J. "Sonny" Flatt

May 10, 1938 – January 9, 2025

Freddie J. (Sonny) Flatt, 86, passed away January 9, 2025, at the North MS Medical Center Hospice Unit after an extended illness. He was born on May 10, 1938, in Yorkville, Tennessee to Howard and Pauline Flatt. Sonny attended public school and graduated from Trimble High School. After graduation, he joined the Army where he was stationed in Germany as a helicopter mechanic. After his military service, Sonny returned to his hometown where he married Frances Davis and started a family. They ...

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Alvin Ray Lanier

September 29, 1956 – January 09, 2025

Mr. Alvin Ray Lanier, of Tiptonville, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at his home. He was born September 29, 1956 to Malcolm & Carrie Work Lanier. Alvin worked in Lake County as an electrician and plumber, helping many people. In his free time, he loved to watch golf, baseball and FOX News. He also enjoyed fishing, working outdoors or any time spent with his grandchildren.

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Danny Simmons

September 18, 1961 – January 09, 2025

Mr. Daniel "Danny" Hershall Simmons, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Jackson-General Hospital. Danny was born September 18, 1961 to the late Ira & Carolyn Simmons. Danny was a 1979 graduate of Dyersburg High School and later Memphis State University where he studied criminal justice. Early in his career, he worked in Juvenile Court and as a reserve deputy for the Shelby County Sheriff's Department and as a reserve officer in Panama City FL. Later, he helped manage the Mississippi Medical News publication and was involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, then moving into sales and consulting for Bassett Furniture and Lay-Z-Boy. More recently he worked in sales for the BathFitter company. He is fondly remembered for his love of U of M sports.

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David Kent Lovell, Sr.

February 24, 1952 – January 09, 2025

Mr. David Kent Lovell, Sr, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Volunteer Medical Center in Martin, TN.

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Geraldine Fee Logsdon

April 28, 1943 – January 08, 2025

Geraldine Logsdon, age 81, of Dyersburg, TN passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. Geraldine was born April 28, 1943, in Cincinnati, Ohio. She is the daughter of the late Taylor and the late Clara (Mc Whorter) Fee.

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Luke Stanford

July 26, 1937 – January 05, 2025

Mr. Luther "Luke" Edward Stanford, of Finley, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN. Luke was born in Decaturville, TN to the late William "Bill" & Annie Stanford on July 26, 1937. He worked in production as a mixer for many years for Colonial Rubberworks in Dyersburg. He proudly served in the United States Army and Army reserve. He was a Baptist by faith and well thought of in the Finley community, helping others with his mechanical and handyman skills. He enjoyed family gatherings and time with his grandchildren, as well as Bingo and card games with friends. He lived a very active life and is remembered by the saying " A busy mind isn't a worrying mind."

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Evelyn Kay Rogers

December 11, 1964 – January 03, 2025

Ms. Evelyn Kay Rogers, of Lenox, TN, passed away Friday, January 3, 2025 at her home. She was born December 11, 1964 to the late Donald Ray & Geneva Walton. She was a Baptist by faith and loved any time spent with her grandchildren. She enjoyed cleaning and shopping and long conversations with friends.

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James Allen Tirey

December 31, 1950 – January 02, 2025

Mr. James Allen Tirey, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2024 at his residence. James was born in Flint, MI on December 31, 1950 to the late Virgil & Evelyn Tirey. He was a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Dyersburg.

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Judith Kay Webb

May 23, 1944 – January 02, 2025

Judith Kay Webb (Chassar), 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on January 2nd 2025 at West TN Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

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Sharon Boyd

September 25, 1953 – January 01, 2025

Sharon Boyd, 71, of Obion, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born September 25, 1953, she is the daughter of the late Cletus and Juanita Dugan Robison. She was a homemaker and a former seamstress at Rolane. Sharon was a loving wife, mother and a loving “Nona” to her grandchildren.

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Timothy Wayne Alexander

May 25, 1967 – December 31, 2024

Timothy Wayne Alexander, 57, of Finley, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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William P. "Bill" Haynie

October 24, 1941 – December 31, 2024

William P. Haynie, 83, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born October 24, 1941, he is the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Frances Oliver Haynie. He was the minister at Broadmoor Church of Christ and Chestnut Bluff Church of Christ.

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Noel Gene Walker

February 14, 1956 – December 29, 2024

Noel Gene Walker, 68, of Bogota, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation. Born February 14, 1956, he is the son of the late Bobby and Bessie B. Lay Walker. Noel was a lifelong member of Calvary Baptist Church. He was a landowner and former employee of Burks Beverage and Dyersburg High School.

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Pamela Jo Fisher

April 08, 1958 – December 28, 2024

Pamela Jo Fisher, age 66, of Halls passed away Saturday, December 28, 2024, in Nashville, TN. Pamela was born April 8, 1958, in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of the late Mitchel and the late Louise (Harris) Moore.

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Jimmy Dwayne Dudley

December 07, 1958 – December 28, 2024

Jimmy Dwayne Dudley, 66, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

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Janice Elaine Tillman

March 17, 1955 – December 27, 2024

Janice Elaine Tillman, age 69, of Halls passed away Friday, December 27, 2024, at her home in Halls, TN. Janice was born March 17, 1955, in Gates, TN. She is the daughter of the late Gerald Parish and the late Barbara Osteen.

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Connor Grimes

October 31, 2000 – December 27, 2024

Mr. Jackson Connor Grimes, age 24, passed away Friday, December 27, 2024 in Dyersburg, TN.

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Louise Crook

February 09, 1936 – December 26, 2024

Louise Crook, age 88, of Henning, TN passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Ripley Healthcare and Rehab of Ripley, TN. Louise was born February 9, 1936, in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of the late James W. and the late Iva Jewell (Boyd) Moore.

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Shirley Dial Kelley

December 06, 1953 – December 26, 2024

Ms. Shirley Irene Dial Kelley, of Tiptonville, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at West Tennessee Jackson General Hospital. She was born December 6, 1953 to the late Claude "Fuzz" & Mary Ruth Dial. Throughout her life, Shirley worked in various restaurants and cafes as a waitress. She had a heart for people and was truly devoted to her family. She is fondly remembered for her love of going on trips. It never took any convincing to get her on the road, especially to Gatlinburg, TN or to Florida.

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Deborah Jean Sims

July 24, 1955 – December 26, 2024

Ms. Deborah Jean Sims, 69, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Encompass Health & Rehabilitation in Jackson, TN.

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David Edward Swick

December 10, 1949 – December 26, 2024

David Edward Swick, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, December 26, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. He is the son of the late Leo Emmet, Jr. and Margaret Kathryn Nunemaker Swick. He was a professional photographer.

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Dessie May Rose Capps

October 29, 1937 – December 23, 2024

Dessie May Rose Capps, age 87, of Medina, TN passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at Dyersburg Health Care and Rehabilitation Center. Dessie was born October 29, 1937, in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of the late Jim and the late Melvi (Autry) Rose.

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