Karen Kay Stone Watts

December 17, 1968 – October 31, 2009

Ms. Karen Kay Stone Watts, 40, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, October 31, 2009 at her residence. The family will receive visitors from 2:30 p.m. until services time, Wednesday, November 4th at the graveside. Graveside services will be Wednesday, November 4th at 3:00 p.m., at the Henderson City Cemetery in Henderson, Tennessee with Dr. Ralph Buckley officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Pallbearers will be Thomas Smith, Danny Smith, James Wilson, Matthew Butler, David Armstrong and Jessie Stone. Ms. Watts is survived by her husband, Raymond Spies ; two daughters, Amber Rose and April Watts; two sons, Jacky Stone & wife Carrie and Clifton Watts; two sisters, Shirley Armstrong and Shiela Smith and a brother, Clifton Stone, all of Dyersburg. She is preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Cora Stone and a granddaughter, Mirajah Dixon. Online condolences can be made on our website: www.curryfuneral.com.

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William Leo England

October 30, 2009

William Leo England (PIC and VET) William Leo England, 90, of Ridgely, died Friday, Oct. 30, 2009 at his residence. He was a retired farmer and employee of Shaw Truck and Tractor Company and served in the CC Camp in the 1930's. Visitation for Mr. England will be held from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, November 1, 2009 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Michael Ainsworth, Brother Timmy Turnbo and Billy Goodlett officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. . Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia Goodlett and husband, Billy, of Ridgely; two sons, Harold England and wife, Lillie, of Ridgely and Danny England and wife, Linda, of Hornbeak; eight grandchildren, Lisa Turnbo and husband, Timmy, of Newbern, Donna Chism and husband, Mike, of Hornbeak, Karen Bryan and husband, Mike, of Dyersburg, Tracy Kravachenco and husband, Roman, of San Francisco, Calif., Mark Klos and wife, Kim, of Chicago, Ill., Joe England and wife, Carol, of Wynnburg, Laura Thomas and husband, Jason, of Tiptonville and James Boykin and wife, Stacey, of Hornbeak; 14 great-grandchildren, LCpl Bradley Turnbo, Brandon Chism, Christopher Chism, Jon-Eric Weldon, Kayla Weldon, Josh England, Katelyn Klos, Tiffany Klos, Hunter Thomas, Taylor Thomas, Haliee Underwood, Brittany Underwood, Rachel Boykin and Nathan Boykin; and five great great-grandchildren, Jarred Landon Turnbo, Jackson Lane Chism, Drake Glen Chism, Copeland Wyatt Chism and Braydon Gauge Chism. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee England; 1 Daughter, Debbie England, his parents, Joseph P. and Mary Frances England; and several sisters and brothers. Pallbearers will be Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Bettie Wynn Sumara

November 20, 1928 – October 29, 2009

Bettie Wynn Sumara, 80, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 2009 at her residence.

She was a self-employed businesswoman, a graduate of Gulf Park High School in Gulfport, Miss., attended Duke University, was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, the Lake County Election Commission, Lake County Historical Society, Primary Care Board, Tiptonville Women's Club, and Tiptonville Public Library, involved in agriculture, active in the American Cancer Society, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend, avid birdwatcher, loved to travel and was a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan.

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Amy K. Hooper Fleming

November 22, 1973 – October 27, 2009

Amy K. Hooper Fleming, 35, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Lauderdale at Ripley, TN. Mrs. Fleming was born Friday, November 22, 1973 in Dyersburg to Gordon Hooper and Victoria Hendrix Hooper. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church and an avid outdoors person who liked to ride motorcycles. The Hooper family will receive visitors from 5 until 8 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services for Ms. Fleming will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 31, 2009 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Phipps officiating. Interment will follow at Trezevant Cemetery, Trezevant, TN. Pallbearers will be Wade Anderson, Johnny Anderson, Jason Buress, Johnny Newsome, Jeff Hooper and Danny Buress. Shane Hooper and Brandon Hendrix will serve as honorary pallbearers. She is survived by her daughter, Emma Madyson Fleming; her son, Mason Cole Fleming, both of Dyersburg; her mother, Vickie Hooper of Dyersburg; her father, Gordon Hooper and wife, Jeanne, of Trezevant, TN; two sisters, Brandi McDaniel and husband Josh of McKenzie and Holli Hooper of Trezevant; one brother, Shane Hooper and wife Carolyn of Dyersburg; and one niece, Hailey McDaniel of McKenzie. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.

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Mary Helen Jones

November 04, 1922 – October 27, 2009

Mrs. Mary Helen Jones, 86, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a retired florist, a member of First United Methodist Church, a former Girl Scout leader and a former teacher at Mrs. Geron Brown's Kindergarten. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2009 Graveside at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 29th in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, T.J. Jones and wife Nita of Dyersburg, TN, 8 grandchildren, Brandtly Neal Jones, Mary Suzanna Kelly, Heather Redmond, Jennifer Redmond, Richard Redmond, Jack Jones, Jr., Nick Dycus and Stephen Dycus, 12 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Neal Jones, 2 daughters, Mary Neal Naylor and Sandy Faye Redmond and 1 son, Jack Jones, and her parents, Tommy and Lyda Miller and 5 brothers and sisters. The family requests that any memorials be made to First United Methodist Church, Nicaragua Mission, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Charles Harold Phillips

February 03, 1937 – October 24, 2009

Charles Harold Phillips, 72, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired truck driver for Garner Trucking Company and attended Middle City Church of Christ.

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Oscar "Dick" Bruce

March 18, 1926 – October 23, 2009

Oscar "Dick" Bruce, 83, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2009 at his residence. He was retired as an elementary school principal for Dyersburg City School System, a Marine Corps veteran of World War II receiving three Purple Hearts in the battle of Iwo Jima, a minister and member of Millers Chapel Church of Christ for 53 years, and a member of the Tennessee Education Association and the National Education Association.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Alan Highers officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Martha Sue Lovings

May 11, 1928 – October 22, 2009

Martha Sue Lovings, 81, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

She was the retired co-owner of Mooring Grocery, a member of Ridgely First Baptist Church, a former member of Ridgely Jr. Women's Club and an avid bridge player.

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Clyde Neal Casteel

November 27, 1931 – October 19, 2009

Clyde Neal Casteel, 77, of Ridgely, died Monday, October 19, 2009 at the Veteran's Hospital in Memphis.

He was a retired clerk and stocker for Wal-Mart, a member of First Baptist Church in Ridgely and a Army veteran of the Korean War.

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Carlie Jennings Tubbs

June 20, 1940 – October 18, 2009

Capt. Carlie Jennings Tubbs, 69, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired riverboat captain for ADM River Transportation for 40 years and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.

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James Robert Mccoy, Sr.

August 03, 1947 – October 18, 2009

James Robert McCoy, Sr., 62, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 at his residence.

He was a retired John Deere Parts Manager for Ag Center and a member and deacon for Wynnburg Baptist Church.

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Cletus "Choppy" Roberson

October 14, 2009

Cletus "Choppy" Roberson, 58, of Newbern, formerly of Ridgely, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and a member of Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church in Ridgely.

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Mary K. Holt Smith

January 21, 1919 – October 13, 2009

Mrs. Kathleen Holt Smith, 90, of Finley died Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at her daughter's residence. Kathleen was born Tuesday, January 21, 1919 in Finley to Charles Houston and Effie Thedford Holt. She lived in the Finley area her entire life and was a member of the Chic Church of God. The Smith family will have a private family visitation and funeral service for Mrs. Smith with Reverend Tommy Hughes and Reverend Calvin Smith conducting the service. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Mike Faulk, Sammy Reed, Justin Reed, Joshua Reed, Don Smith II, and Charlie Cook. She is survived by one daughter, Janie Smith of Dyersburg; two sons, Don Allen Smith of Dyersburg and James Albert Smith of Finley; and two sisters, Mildred Guinnie McClain and Virginia Ruth Reed both of Michigan. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; and two special friends Janie Hilliard of Crockett Mills, TN and Pauline Morgan of Paris, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Smith; a daughter, Jean Cook; her parents, Charles Houston and Effie Thedford Holt; a sister, Clara Belle McClain; and, two brothers, Ben Holt and Mac Holt. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.

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Jack Edward Hickman

June 22, 1956 – October 12, 2009

Jack Hickman, 53, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at his residence.

He was a warehouse forklift operator for Marvin Windows & Doors in Ripley.

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Mary E. Hubble

June 06, 1925 – October 12, 2009

Mary E. Hubble, 84, of Covington, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, Oct. 12, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Covington.

She was a retired clerk for Peebles Department Store and a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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Doris Vonell Leake Wells Riggs

January 11, 1941 – October 12, 2009

Doris Vonell Leake Wells Riggs, 68, of Dyersburg, died Monday, October 12, 2009, at Jackson Regional Hospital, Jackson, TN. Doris was born Saturday, January 11, 1941 in Trenton, TN to Alene and Aubrey Leake. She was a member of The Main Street Church of Jesus Christ for 45 years. Her love of music led her to serving the Lord as a frequent soloist at the church. She was a former employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, and, also served as a paralegal secretary for West Tennessee Legal Services. Doris graduated from Dyersburg State Community College with highest honors. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, October 14, 2009 from 5:00-8:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services for Doris will be at 1:00 pm Thursday at The Church of Jesus Christ, 815 Main Avenue, Dyersburg, with Brother Mickey Dodd and Brother Tommy Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Brimm, Stan Watson, Ray Vestal, Wayne Vestal, Justin Davis, and Terry Vestal. Lynn Bizzle and Stephen Leake will serve as honorary pallbearers. She is survived by three daughters: Linda Paulette Davis and Niki Rose Brimm of Dyersburg and Karen Lee Curtis of Doniphan, MO; one son, Robert "Bubba" Wells of Dyersburg; one sister, Charlotte Bennett of DeBarry, FL; and three brothers: Aubrey Leake and wife Pauline, James L. Smith, and Steve Smith all of Dyersburg. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen "Smiley" Riggs and her parents: Aubrey "Toby" and Alene Taylor Leake. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 326 Ellsworth, Memphis, TN 38111-4417, or, LeBonheur Children's Medical Center, 50 North Dunlap, Memphis, TN 38103-2893 Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.

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Helen Hubble Faulk

May 10, 1929 – October 09, 2009

Helen Hubble Faulk, 80, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Oct. 9, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired employee of Heckethorn Manfacturing and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.

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James E. "Jimmy" Luther

June 28, 1957 – October 09, 2009

Mr. James E. "Jimmy" Luther, Jr. 52, Dyersburg, TN died Friday, October 9, 2009 at Gibson County General Hospital following an extended illness. Prior to his illness, he had been a stock clerk at Country Mart. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11th at the funeral home. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 12, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother James Lawson and Brother Jerry Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Emily Luther of Dyersburg, TN, 1 Son Micah Luther of Dyersburg, TN and 1 Sister, Pam Shepperson of Friendship, TN. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Luther, his parents Linda Luther and James E. Luther, Sr. and his grandmother, Susie Ann Mays. Pallbearers will be Mike Thetford, Kevin Stringer, Barry Stringer, Frank Walker, David Hendricks and James Bizzle. The family requests that any memorials be made to Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy, 1620 Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Joseph Tony Allen

August 08, 1961 – October 09, 2009

Mr. Joseph Tony Allen, 48, Dyersburg, TN died Friday, October 09, 2009 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was formerly employed at Nordine and was in the National Guard in Union City for 3 years. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Lyndel Fisher officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Saturday, October 10th at the funeral home. Survivors include his son, Justin Allen of Gates, TN, his mother, Charlotte Allen of Dyersburg, TN, his sister, Rachel McDaniel and husband Kelly of Dyersburg, TN and his grandmother Adell Griffin of Dyersburg, TN. He was preceded in death by his father Joseph Allen. Pallbearers will be Grady Allen, Pepper Truett, Joel Dodorian, Brad Alston, Randy Herron and Norman Allen. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Allen and Taylor Herron Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Lillie Mai Rutledge

March 06, 1915 – October 08, 2009

Lillie Mai Armstrong Rutledge, 94, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor.

She was a homemaker, a member of First United Pentecostal Church and a member of Summer Hill Garden Club.

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Paul Travis Burns

October 08, 2009

Paul Travis Burns, 72, of Dyersburg, was called home to be with his Savior on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009. He was a retired farmer and attended Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Jerry Thomas Hastings

October 15, 1934 – October 07, 2009

Jerry Thomas Hastings, 74, of Fowlkes, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009 at his residence.

He was a retired fireman dispatcher and inspector for Dyersburg Fire Department, a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, served from Oct. 15, 1951 to Sept. 19, 1955 with the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and served from Nov. 15, 1955 to May 31, 1972 with the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam War retiring as a master sergeant.

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Ronald Lee Laing

November 15, 1954 – October 05, 2009

Ronald Lee Laing, 54, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at the Highlands of Dyersburg. He was a retired construction worker for Waymond King Construction Company.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Mac Hall officiating.

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Billy Gene Bobo

October 03, 2009

Mr. Billy G. Bobo, 82, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Dyersburg, TN. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics after over 47 years and a US Army Veteran of WWII . Graveside services for Mr. Bobo will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Brother Buddy Weeks officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time at Curry Funeral Home. Mr. Bobo is survived by a daughter, Gloria Chandler of Dyersburg; a son, Johnny Bobo of Dyersburg; 6 grandchildren, Molly Barcroff, Hallie Davis, Kevin Rhodes, Patrice Rhodes, Kelly Chandler and Jamie Chandler; and 7 great-grandchildren, Ray Barcroff, Blake Bobo, Michaela Chandler, Bailey Chandler, Maximus Chandler, Christian Chandler, and Avery Chandler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Moore Bobo; his parents, John Thomas and Ola Mae Bobo; three sisters, Eva Sue Butler, Violet Woodley and Ollie Dean Graves; and three brothers, Noah, Earl, and Carl Bobo. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Carolyn L. Copeland

December 07, 1943 – October 02, 2009

Mrs. Carolyn L. Copeland, 65, of Dyersburg, TN, died Friday, October 2, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Mrs. Copeland was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Services for Mrs. Copeland will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Reverend Don Layman officiating. Burial will be in Elbridge Cemetery in Elbridge, TN. Pallbearers will be Ricky Clark, Tim Davis, Jordan Davis, Rick Pevahouse, Charles Patton, Jr., Terry Bishop, and Jeremy Sisson. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home. Mrs. Copeland is survived by her son, Charles Moore of Gallatin, TN; two sisters, Martha Clark and Debbie Pevahouse both of Dyersburg; four brothers, Thomas Patton, Charles Patton and Jerry Patton all of Dyersburg and Don Patton of Memphis; and one grandchild, Alyssa Sisson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Copeland and her parents, A. D. & Mildred Patton. Online condolences are available on our website www.curryfuneral.com.

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Mr. James Stallings

September 10, 1927 – October 02, 2009

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Delta Fern Liles

February 16, 1945 – October 01, 2009

Delta Liles, 64, of Tiptonville, died October 1, 2009, at Jackson-Madison County Regional Hospital. Delta was born on February 16, 1945 in Tiptonville to Grady Allen and Pearl Bivens Ethridge. Delta lived her life in Lake County, where she worked, raised a son, and made friends. In recent years, she was a prolific artist and craftsperson producing framed paintings, ornamental crafts, and her unique cypress-knee Santa figures. She derived great joy and pride from her work and her home. Her lawn was often decorated for the season, as were those of others throughout the area with whom she shared her crafts. She was awarded scores of ribbons in area county fairs for her paintings. She also took great joy and pride in her family. She was a sensitive wife, a doting grandmother, a noble mother, and an obliging aunt. She was a member of the Tiptonville Church of Christ. The Liles family will receive visitors from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Tiptonville Church of Christ. Funeral services for Delta will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Tiptonville Church of Christ, with Brother Don Reel officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jamey Beal, Gerall Beal, Tony Evans, Jason Stewart, Jeff Stewart, and Bryon Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers are Rob Liles, Steven Liles, Robert Riddle, Gene Lee, Joe Bill Stewart, and Roger Dale Stewart. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dan Liles of Tiptonville; a son, Randall Liles, and wife Susan; one grandchild, Allison Liles all of Newberry, FL; three sisters: Russie Evans and Tennie Stewart of Newbern, and Rachel Stewart of St. Louis, MO; two brothers: Ronnie Ethridge of Texas and Ray Ethridge of Tiptonville. She was preceded in death by her parents: Pearl and Grady Etheridge; two sisters: Katie Evans and Ophelia Beal; and, five brothers: Coy, Joe, Harold, Elbert, and Delbert Ethridge. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. James M. Stallings, Jr., 82, Drummonds, TN formerly of Memphis, TN died Friday, October 2, 2009 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN. He was a Baptist and a WWII Army Veteran. Services for Mr. Stallings will be at 3 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Verna Seager and Rev. Gary Blake officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors at from 5:00-8:00 pm Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Mr. Stallings is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rachel Stallings of Drummonds, TN; 1 daughter, Kathy Sullivan and husband James of Drummonds; 3 Grandchildren, Alishia Jones, Clayton Hindman and Clyde Saylor, Jr. and 2 Great-grandchildren, Christian Kelley and Dixielynn Jones. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Vicki Lynn Stallings Saylor, 1 brother, William Stallings and his parents, Minnie Pate and James Marion Stallings, Sr. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Maria Yvonne Harrison

September 30, 2009

Maria Yvonne Butler Harrison, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at her residence. She was a former teacher at the Developmental Skills Center, a member of RoEllen Church of Christ and a former clerk for the Dyer County Clerk's Office.

Memorial services will be held at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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James Arthur Pinion

September 30, 2009

James Arthur Pinion, 81, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired as a truck driver for ABF Trucking Co. and a member of Star of Bethlehem Church near Hornbeak.

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Robert E. Tirey

September 30, 2009

Robert E. Tirey, 76, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at his residence.

He was retired assistant fire chief of Dyersburg Fire Department after 40 years and a member of Lenox Baptist Church.

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Harry J. Cobb, Sr.

November 12, 1917 – September 26, 2009

Harry J. Cobb Sr., 91, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 26 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired farmer and equipment dealer, a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church, former alderman and vice mayor of Newbern, member of Dyer County Election Commission, Newbern Rotary Club, VFW, Masonic Lodge 32nd Degree, DCHS Booster Club Hall of Fame and retired First Sergeant in Tennessee National Guard for 27 years, a Navy veteran of World War II serving eight years in the Navy Seabees.

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Carl Eugene Turner

December 09, 1919 – September 24, 2009

Carl E. Turner, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired as a carpenter and television repairman, a member of First Assembly of God and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.

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Ruth Bishop

August 01, 1928 – September 23, 2009

Ruth Bishop, 81, of Finley, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Grace Jewell Asbridge

June 06, 1922 – September 23, 2009

Grace Asbridge, 87, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at The Bridge At Ridgely. Grace was born Tuesday, June 6, 1922 at Lakemont, Georgia where she lived with her parents Dock and Lizzie Brock Gragg and her two sisters and eight brothers until she moved to Dyersburg in 1945. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church at Nauvoo. In addition to love for her church and church family, Grace was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She loved to spend time quilting and growing beautiful flowers. The Asbridge family will receive friends Friday evening, September 25th from five until eight o'clock at Curry Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held in the Curry Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, September 26, 2009 at one o'clock with Reverend James Branscum officiating. Interment will be in Neely's Chapel Cemetery at Nauvoo. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Spence, Mike Bohannon, Matt Bohannon, Adam Bohannon, and Roger McBride. She is survived by her daughter, Randie Bohannon and husband Mike; and, her son, Jimmy Asbridge, Jr. and wife Cheryl all of Dyersburg. She leaves four grandchildren: Robin Spence, Kristi Bohannon, Matt Bohannon, and Adam Bohannon; and, one great-grandchild: Ali Grace Spence all of Dyersburg. She is also survived by her sister, Maude Gosnell of Clarkesville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Jim Asbridge, Sr.; her parents, Dock and Lizzie Brock Gragg; a sister, Ila Kelly; and, eight brothers: Avery Gragg, Claude Gragg, Pat Gragg, Vivian Gragg, Clyde Gragg, Bob Gragg, Homer Gragg, and "Red" Gragg. Memorial may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 326 Ellsworth Street, Memphis, TN 38111, or, to the charity of the donor's choice. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.

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Florence Reeves

May 13, 1915 – September 22, 2009

Florence Reeves, 94, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Finley Pentecostal Church.

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Brenda Kay Mauldin

April 20, 1949 – September 21, 2009

Mrs. Brenda Kay Mauldin, 60, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Mauldin was a member of the Willingham Baptist Church and a nurse's aide and EMT for over 20 years. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Wynnburg Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wynnburg Baptist Church in Wynnburg, TN, with Brother Jason Allison officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. Mrs. Mauldin is survived by her husband, Jack Mauldin of Ridgely; two daughters, Tracy Mauldin and Kayla Mauldin both of Ridgely; a son Shane Mauldin and wife Amanda, of Newbern; four sisters, Marie Smothers and Bonnie Smith both of Tiptonville, Margaret Smothers of Wynnburg, and Sheila Bryson of Dyersburg; two brothers, Otis Mathina of Hayti, MO, and Jerry Mathina of Dyersburg; and five grandchildren, Shane Anthony Tubbs, James Tyler Tubbs, Garry Allen Mauldin, Madison Rein Kindle and Garrett Christopher Jackson Mauldin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Susie Mathina and four brothers, Leon, Terry, Bobby, and Wayne Mathina. Pallbearers will be Robert Mauldin, Jr., Todd Mauldin, Shane Jowers, Austin Rivers, Gary Deason, Richard Roberson and Erick Rivers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Tippit and William Mathina. The family request that any memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2144 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212-3604. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com

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Lula Bell Milner

September 22, 1936 – September 20, 2009

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Thomas G. "Tommy" Tolley

February 26, 1936 – September 18, 2009

Mr. Thomas G. "Tommy" Tolley, 73 of Ridgley, TN, died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Colonial Rubber after 32 years of employment and a Navy Veteran. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Chessor officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 20th at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Delores Cooper Tolley of Ridgely, 1 Daughter, Deborah Lacy & husband Danny of Finley, 1 son, William "Buddy" Tolley and wife Gail of Dyersburg, Brother-in-law, Danny Cooper of Newbern and 4 Grandchildren, Amy Lacy, Alisha Tolley, Ashley Tolley and Amber Tolley. He was preceded in death by his parents Mamie and Henry Tolley, 2 sisters, Elizabeth Cain and Pauline Howard and 2 brothers, Rayford Tolley and Robert Tolley. Pallbearers will be Jerry Bell, James Hale, Cyler Hudson, Jeff Hudson, Jimmy Kuykendoll and Scott Lacy. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Barbara Fay Richter

September 30, 1937 – September 16, 2009

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Wayne Hill

July 16, 1931 – September 15, 2009

Wayne Hill, 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired as warehouse supervisor for Dyersburg Fabrics, a member of Second Baptist Church, and known by his friends as Smiling Wayne Hill from the Cotton Mill.

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Velma Alford Sanders

September 14, 2009

Velma Alford Sanders of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Velma was born in Dyersburg, one of seven siblings born to Percy and Lucy Mustain Alford. She was a lifelong member of the Church of God with her most recent church home being the Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg. Velma, along with her father Percy Alford, her sister Louise Hamm, two of her brothers, Lester Alford and Lonnie Alford, her brother-in-law Adolphus "A" Hamm, and her sister-in-law, Katherine Alford were among some of the early employees of the old Dyersburg Cotton Products. Velma's employment with the "Cotton Mill" lasted over fifty years. The Sanders family will receive friends for visitation at Curry Funeral Home Tuesday night, September 15, 2009 from five until eight o'clock. Visitation will also be held Wednesday, September 16th from eleven until one o'clock at the Cornerstone Church of God on Lake Road, Dyersburg. Funeral services will follow at the church at one o'clock with Reverend Lynn Drumwright and Reverend B.L. Hart officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Alford, Adam Enochs, Chris Hamm, Keith Hamm, Tim Enochs, and Greg Alford. Honorary pallbearers are Deail Alford, Robert Epperson and Finis Davidson. She is survived by her son, Jerone Sanders and wife Pat of Dyersburg; one grandchild, Tisa Sanders of Dyersburg; and one great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Jackson of Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Sanders; her parents, Percy and Lucy Alford; one sister, Louise Hamm; and five brothers: Lonnie Alford, Lester Alford, Reverend B.L. Alford, Reverend George Alford, and Thomas Alford. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of God, P.O. Box 1525, Dyersburg, TN, 38025-1525. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.

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Winnie Hardin

November 24, 1914 – September 13, 2009

Winnie Hardin, 94, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and attended Evansville Free Holiness Church of God.

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Amber Rena Poe

August 14, 1987 – September 13, 2009

Amber Rena Poe, 22, of Marmaduke, Ark., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

She was a homemaker, a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church and attended First General Baptist Church - Marmaduke.

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Elco Lott

September 12, 2009

Elco Lott, 84, of Finley, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired forklift operator for General Motors in Lansing, Mich., a Navy veteran of World War II, member of Junction Church of God and a member of VFW.

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Peyton Walton

September 08, 2009

Peyton Walton, 7 months, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sorrells Chapel Cemetery.

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Jackie Lynn Davis

October 29, 1941 – September 06, 2009

Jackie Lynn Davis, 67, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at Jackson Regional Hospital. He was a contractor.

Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.

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Lucile Criswell Crawford

January 30, 1917 – September 06, 2009

On Sunday morning, September 6, 2009, God took our loving mother, Lucile Criswell Crawford, to be with Him. For a wonderful 92 years she was a loving and caring inspiration for all that knew her. She enjoyed going shopping with her daughters and nieces.

She was a retired clerk for J. C. Penney's, a member of First Baptist Church in Lakeport, CA. and a former member of Lenox Baptist Church. She was born in Dyer County, TN on January 30, 1917 to the late Clinnie Criswell and the late Josie Armstrong Jackson.

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Raymon Perry Baker

September 05, 2009

Raymon Perry Baker, 78, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired as a butcher for Kroger Co., a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Dyersburg.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Rashell officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

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