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Obituaries

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Jimmy Wayne Clanton

January 06, 1947 – January 01, 2009

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Stella Louise Lowery

January 20, 1917 – January 01, 2009

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Annie Lee Ehlert

December 30, 2008

Annie Lee Ehlert, 75, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a machine operator for Dana Corp. in Chicago and a member of Holy Hills Baptist Church.

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Rayford Shelton

December 25, 2008

Rayford Shelton, 85, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

He was a retired carpenter and farmer, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

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Brenda Hendrix

December 25, 2008

Brenda Hendrix, 65, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 2008 at her residence.

She was a pharmacy technician for Wal-Mart.

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Girtie Sumler

December 24, 2008

Girtie Sumler, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 at Dyersburg Manor.

She was a homemaker and a member of McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church.

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Jesse Lee Pruitt

December 24, 2008

Jesse Lee Pruitt, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was co-owner of Johnston & Pruitt Auto Repair, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and member of the 512th MP Battalion Reunion Association where he served as secretary-treasurer since 1989, he was a church deacon and song leader, and was a member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church.

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Donald E. Clark

December 18, 1940 – December 24, 2008

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Dovie Joanne Stoneburner

June 15, 1957 – December 24, 2008

Joanne Dean Stoneburner, 51, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2008 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God of Prophecy. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Jerry Robbins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Survivors include her companion, Arnulfo Lopez of Dyersburg; two sisters, Ann Burse and husband, Jerry, of Brookfield, Ill., and Anita K. Dean of Dyersburg; several nieces and nephews; and a sister-in-law, Josie Dean. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.C. and Dovie Viola Newman Dean; and a brother, Larry Dean. Pallbearers will be Jacob Burse, Zachary Burse, Randy Burse, Anthony Dean, Jerry Burse, Tommy Simon and Lemont Hall.

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James "Junior" Fultz

December 23, 2008

James "Junior" Fultz, 77, of Lane, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired farmer, a member of Rehoboth Church of Christ and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

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Jerry Wayne North

December 23, 2008

Jerry Wayne North, 49, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was an employee with Huish Detergents and attended First United Methodist Church.

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Rev. Jerry Todd Ashley

December 22, 2008

The Rev. Jerry Todd Ashley, 73, of Kenton, died Monday, Dec. 22, 2008 at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton. He was a retired minister, a member of New Concord Baptist Church and pastored churches in Gibson, Dyer, Obion, Madison and Tipton counties for over 30 years.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today at New Concord Baptist Church in Kenton with the Rev. Joe Naylor and the Rev. Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Burial will be in New Concord Cemetery in Kenton. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Alvin Reed

December 21, 2008

Alvin Reed, 87, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired as a salesman for Security Life Insurance Company, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, a member of the DAV and an Army veteran of World War II.

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Delores E. Haynes

December 20, 2008

Delores E. Haynes, 62, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a training specialist at Northwest Correctional Complex.

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John Franklin Allen

December 19, 2008

John Franklin Allen, 87, of Tiptonville, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at Healthsouth Cane Creek Rehabilitation Center in Martin. He was a retired construction foreman for Arkmo Power, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was an avid fisherman and trap shooter, having won the Tennessee State Trap Championship in the 1990s.

Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home - Tiptonville Chapel with the Rev. Marita Burkeen officiating. Burial will be in Lake Memorial Gardens.

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Susan N. Tirey

December 19, 2008

Susan N. Tirey, 69, of Finley, died Friday, Dec. 19, 2008 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

She was retired as a licensed practical nurse after 41 years with Parkview Hospital and Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, and was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.

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Ruth Darnall Pakish

December 17, 2008

Ruth Darnall Pakish, 72, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2008 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.

She was retired as a riverboat cook for Western Kentucky Navigation and a member of the Eastern Star.

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Madeline Clark

December 16, 2008

Madeline Clark, 87, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a retired secretary for Nelson Clark Used Cars and Salvage and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Brent Rashall and the Rev. Tommy Clark officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

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Georgia Hall Milfs

December 16, 2008

Georgia Hall Milfs, 81, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2008 at The Bridge at Ridgely Nursing Center.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

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Buddie W. Maddox

December 15, 2008

Buddie W. Maddox, 84, of Ridgely, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at his residence.

He was the retired owner of Wynnburg Grocery, a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church for 54 years where he served as a deacon for 50 years, song leader, was a member of the men's Sunday school class and teacher of the class for 45 years, and was a school bus driver for Lake County Schools.

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Raymond Lee Kimbrell

December 14, 2008

Raymond Lee Kimbrell, 76, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 2008 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. He was founder and CEO of Kimbrell Van Lines Inc. and Kimbrell Mini-Storage, a member of Southside Baptist Church, an Army veteran of the Korean War, a member of the Tennessee Truckers Association, a member of the American Moving and Storage Association, past member and board director of the Tennessee Movers Association, and past member of the Bekins Agent Advisory Council.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Rebecca Drane Westmoreland

July 14, 1917 – December 13, 2008

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Otis Harrell Bishop

December 12, 2008

Otis Harrell Bishop, 93, of Springville, formerly of Finley, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2008 at Volunteer Hospital in Martin. He was the retired owner of Bishop's Grocery at Buchanan Resort and a Baptist.

Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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William "Bill" Thomas Norman

December 11, 2008

William "Bill" Thomas Norman, 81, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Norman's T.V. Sales and Repair, a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a radio-controlled airplane enthusiast, an officer in the Halls Flying Club, a founding member of the fairgrounds flying club in Dyersburg and a fixture of the Dyersburg community for 52 years.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mason Harris and Scott Owen officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Annie Lois Anderson

December 09, 2008

Annie Lois Anderson, 87, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2008 at her residence. She was a homemaker.

Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the Tiptonville chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak.

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Virginia Catherine Tweedy

December 06, 2008

Virginia Catherine Tweedy, 79, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works, a member of Bryant's Chapel Methodist Church and an avid gardener.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

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Beulah Mable Daniels

June 30, 1910 – December 04, 2008

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Patty Jan Davison

July 08, 1964 – December 01, 2008

Patty Jan Davison, 44, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2008 at her residence. She was a welder and quality-control employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing for 18 years, a member of the Assembly of God and an active member of Chimes for Charity. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Rev. Shannon Saliba, the Rev. Danny Leggett and Bro. Bud McPherson officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Survivors include two sisters, Eva Leggett and husband, Danny, and Treva Westfall and husband, Donald, all of Dyersburg; her fiance, Randy Council of Dyersburg; a niece, Melonie Williams and husband, Randy, of Memphis; two nephews, Greg Wilson and wife, Kris, and Jason Wilson, all of Dyersburg; two great-nieces, Shelby Williams and Hannah Williams; and a great-nephew, Cody P. Wilson. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Juanita Davison. Pallbearers will be Donald Westfall, Gary Fowler II, Randy Williams, Clifford Duncan, Eddie Lee, David Brasfield, Tim Brasfield and Ronnie Harris. The family requests that any memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002.

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Mae Hailes Persons

November 30, 2008

Mae Hailes Persons, 90, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired office manager of Wright Mats Inc. and a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and Rachel Sunday School Class.

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Rovene Webb Roberson

November 29, 2008

Rovene Webb Roberson, 89, of Cordova, formerly of Wynnburg, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2008 at Applingwood Health Care Center in Cordova.

She was a homemaker, a member of Burrus Chapel Church of Christ and a graduate of Hornbeak High School Class of 1937.

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Katherine Michelle Davis

March 25, 1973 – November 28, 2008

Katherine Michelle Davis, 35, of Newbern, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2008 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a nurse with Dyersburg City Schools and Rapid Care. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 1 at Curry Funeral Home with Bro. James Bailey and Bro. Houston Sills officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Tim Davis of Newbern; a daughter, Katelyn Davis of Newbern; a son, Jordan Davis of Newbern; her parents, Debbie and Ricky Pevahouse of Dyersburg; and a sister, Hillary Sisson of Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Melvin Brimm, Chris McCaig, Jimmy Tidwell, Mike Roberson, Darrell Garrett and Steve Henry. The family requests that any memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

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Roxie Mayman Simmons

March 02, 1932 – November 25, 2008

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James Thomas Parson

April 12, 1983 – November 25, 2008

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Ronnie Hardin

November 24, 2008

Ronnie Hardin, 53, of Lenox, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired farmer.

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Roy Cooper

November 23, 2008

Roy Cooper, 75, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at his residence. He was a painter for Raymond Cooper Painting Company and a member of Westside Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. James Combs officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Betty Pleasant

November 23, 2008

Betty Pleasant, of New Port Richey, Fla., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at Morton Plant North Bay Hospital in New Port Richey, Fla. She was a homemaker and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.

Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Crawford and Bro. Jim Chamblee officiating. Entombment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Jackson.

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Timothy Hayes

November 23, 2008

Timothy Hayes, 46, of Ridgely, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a sergeant with Northwest Correctional Complex and a Baptist.

Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at Wynnburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Byassee officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Nolie May Rutkowski

November 10, 1941 – November 21, 2008

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Hugh Lincoln Maness

September 08, 1929 – November 21, 2008

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Ruby Inez Hollingsworth

December 18, 1926 – November 19, 2008

Ruby "Inez" Hollingsworth, 81, of Newbern, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a former machine operator for Sylvania and a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Newbern.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Emmaus Baptist Church with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Woodville Cemetery in Curve.

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George Bazil Pakish

January 14, 1932 – November 19, 2008

George Bazil Pakish, 76, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008 at the Regional Hospital in Jackson.

He was captain and pilot for Western Kentucky Navigation, worked as a pilot on the river for 60 years and was a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church.

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Ina Hudson

September 20, 1923 – November 18, 2008

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