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Obituaries

10,826 obituaries from area funeral homes, newest first. Each notice links to the funeral home's official page for the full obituary and condolences.

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Jimmie Lee Baker

November 12, 1932 – February 16, 2008

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Ann Brown Maclin

September 15, 1917 – February 16, 2008

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Madge Evelyn Losee

August 10, 1925 – February 15, 2008

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Cynthia Viola Patterson

August 27, 1919 – January 29, 2008

Cynthia Viola Patterson, 88, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2008 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Evansville Free Holiness Church with Bro. Mac Daniels and Bro. Calvin Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia Owens and Cathy Wilson, both of Dyersburg; four sons, Frank Inman, Travis Inman and Joseph Anthony Inman, all of Dyersburg and Roy Leon Morris of Ridgely; a sister, Lois Rose of Henderson; 20 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Joseph Franklin Inman and Robert "Bob" Patterson; a daughter, Ellen Jane Shackelford; a son, Larry Dale Inman; her parents, J.K. and Ethel Morris; three sisters, Irene Armstrong, Dot Clark and Hazel Robbins; a brother, Floyd Morris; and a granddaughter, Leslie Renee Inman.

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Photo of Ruth Evelyn Reasons

Ruth Evelyn Reasons

March 03, 1935 – January 26, 2008

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Photo of Irene Geneva Vestal

Irene Geneva Vestal

July 11, 1918 – January 24, 2008

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Photo of Margaret Marie Jones

Margaret Marie Jones

February 10, 1930 – January 16, 2008

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Fairy Jean Bane

February 19, 1938 – January 16, 2008

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Photo of Basil L. West

Basil L. West

September 26, 1914 – January 14, 2008

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Marilyn M. Isbell Hickerson Gordon

June 11, 1954 – January 10, 2008

Marilyn M. Isbell Hickerson, 53, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008 at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center. She was a sitter for the elderly. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Hamer Road Church of Jesus Christ, where she was a member, with Brother Jerry Stafford and Brother Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 1-2 p.m. today at the church. Survivors include a daughter, Sherry Hickerson of Sikeston, Mo.; a son, Chris Hickerson of Murfreesboro; three sisters, Lagreta Ann Roy of Dyersburg, Tina Canada of Lenox, and Tincey Mary Isbell of Memphis; a brother, Tommy Isbell of Dyersburg; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.P. and Flora Mai Isbell; and two brothers, Dewey Isbell and Mark Allen Isbell. Pallbearers will be Jamin Barker, Shane Blair, Clarence "Did" Hays, Brian Hinson, Chris Jeter, Josh Key, Eric Markham and James Yarbro. The family requests that any memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002.

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Photo of William Edward Whitehorn

William Edward Whitehorn

August 27, 1956 – January 06, 2008

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William Edward Yarbro

January 05, 2008

A private family memorial service will be held at a later time.

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Photo of Josephine Haynes

Josephine Haynes

August 20, 1920 – January 02, 2008

Josephine Haynes, 87, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2008 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a homemaker and attended Hilldale Church of Christ in Clarksville.

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Photo of Connie W. Overton

Connie W. Overton

July 20, 1926 – January 02, 2008

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Photo of Doris Pauline Davis

Doris Pauline Davis

February 16, 1929 – December 18, 2007

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Photo of Julian Estill Aubrey

Julian Estill Aubrey

June 24, 1947 – December 14, 2007

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Photo of George R. Tune, Jr.

George R. Tune, Jr.

December 24, 1927 – December 05, 2007

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Photo of Kathleen Epperson

Kathleen Epperson

June 03, 1918 – December 04, 2007

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Photo of Elbert Lee Henry

Elbert Lee Henry

January 21, 1918 – December 03, 2007

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Photo of Jimmy Ernest Poole

Jimmy Ernest Poole

February 22, 1951 – December 03, 2007

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Photo of Janice Kent Smith

Janice Kent Smith

January 25, 1951 – November 29, 2007

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Photo of Billy Freeman Moore

Billy Freeman Moore

November 13, 1927 – November 17, 2007

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Photo of James "Jim" Bernard Peters, Jr.

James "Jim" Bernard Peters, Jr.

February 08, 1948 – June 16, 2007

Mr. James Bernard "Jim" Peters, 62, of Yuma, AZ formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at his home in Yuma, AZ. He was a retired retail sales manager and a veteran of the United States Marines. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, June 26, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Guy Merryman officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include 1 daughter, Jamie Elizabeth of North Dakota, 2 sons James Peters of Dyersburg and Christopher Peters of Japan, his Mother, Betty Krokocki of Dyersburg and 5 sisters, Patricia Pinckley and Diana Austin of Dyersburg, Sharon Side of Trenton, Connie Ligon of Chicago, IL, Tracy Ball of Glenellen, IL and 6 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, James Bernard Peters, Sr. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Howard Wylie Rimmer

April 28, 2001

Howard Wylie Rimmer, 72, of Hornbeak, died Monday, April 28, 2008 at Wesley at Dyersburg Nursing Center.

He was a retired crane operator for General Motors, a U.S. Army veteran and and a Baptist.

Dyersburg Funeral Home

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Photo of Janie DeFoe Bunn

Janie DeFoe Bunn

January 09, 1917 – January 20, 2001

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Thomas William Crocker

Thomas William Crocker, 88, of Trenton, Tennessee died Sunday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Mr. Crocker will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee. Visitation for Mr. Crocker will be held from 11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Friday, June 19, 2026, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Thomas William Crocker. Full obituary to ...

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Elsie Prater

Elsie Mae Prater, 92, of Newbern, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a homemaker and a member of RoEllen Baptist Church. Services were Saturday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Michael officiating. Burial was in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda Austin and husband, Edward, of Troy and Gloria Michael and husband, Johnny, of Newbern; two sons, Ronald Prater and wife, Betty, of Newbern and Dennis Prater and wife, ...

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Clarence Jones

Clarence Damon Jones, 88, of Newbern, formerly of Obion, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010 at the home of his son and daughter-in-law in Newbern. He was a retired radio announcer for WASL/WTRO and WCMT radio stations and was an avid film collector and was known as the Show Man for this reason. He was a member of Obion First Baptist Church. Memorial services will be announced later by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Survivors include a son, Randy L. Jones and wife, Gwen, of Newbern; a ...

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Arthell McCann

Arthell Miller McCann, 68, of Newbern, died Friday, Sept. 3, 2010 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and Honeywell and a member of Lemalsamac Church Of Christ. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Teague officiating. Burial will be in Yorkville Cemetery. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Murray and husband, Joey, of Newbern, and Camille Stanley of Metamora, Ill.; a son, Scott McCann and ...

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Patricia Autry

Patricia Carter Autry, 62, of Newbern, died Monday, Aug. 30, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Scherffius officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Gene Autry of Newbern; two daughters, Patty O'Dell and husband, Chris, of Troy and Jill Hopgood ...

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Photo of Wayne Mallard

Wayne Mallard

Wayne Allen Mallard, 82, of Newbern, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. He was a retired employee of State of Tennessee Highway Department and a member of Center United Methodist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Tilley officiating. Burial will be in Zion Cemetery in Elbridge. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Burneda ...

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Morris Yates

Morris Horton Yates, 79, of Trimble, died Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired employee of Plumbers & Pipefitters Local #572 in Nashville and a U.S. Army veteran. Services were at 1 p.m. Monday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Burial was in Mount Moriah Cemetery in Obion. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn Ring Yates of Trimble; two daughters: Cathy York of Portland and Patricia Gaye Repass of Wythville, West Va.; three sons, ...

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Jerry Anderson

Jerry Don Anderson, 72, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Mac Daniels the Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Burial will be in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 2:30-5 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Reba Sharp Anderson of Dyersburg; a daughter, Debbie ...

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Tammy Heathcott

Tammy Sykes Heathcott, 42, of Lenox, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was an aide on the special education bus for the Dyer County School System and a member of Lenox Baptist Church. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Stafford and the Rev. Kelly Lock 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 ...

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Dorothy Hastings

Dorothy Lavern Hastings, 82, of Estero, Fla., formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at Joanne's House at Hope Hospice. She was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church in Dyersburg. The family will receive visitors today at 5-8 p.m. at Johnson -Williams Funeral Home. A memorial service will be 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Johnson -Williams Funeral Home in Newbern with David Duncan officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Survivors include a ...

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Violet McManus

Violet Marie McManus, 69, of Halls, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Halls Church of Christ. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Trent Eric McManus officiating. Burial will be in Pierce Cemetery in Trimble. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Lloyd Wendell McManus Jr. of Halls; a daughter, Cheri Dawn Swing and husband, Gary, of Hendersonville; two sons, Craig Alan McManus ...

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Joanne Brimm

Joanne Hunt Brimm, 57, of Finley, died Monday, Aug. 16, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and attended the Evansville Free Holiness Church Of God. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday at Evansville Free Holiness Church Of God with the Rev. Mac Daniels officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Joanna Gail Kail of Finley; a son, Eddie Logan Brimm of Dyersburg; her father, Robert Logan Hunt of Finley; two ...

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Kenneth Poland

Kenneth Poland, 93, of Kenton died Aug. 14, 2010, at Golden Living Center in Union City. Services were set for 1 p.m. today at Union City Second Baptist Church, with the Rev. Eddie Mallonee officiating. Burial was to follow in Obion County Memorial Gardens, with Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers were to be Darren Doss, David Doss, Tim Doss, Jerrel Doss, E.D. Doss and Tillman Doss. The family requests that memorials be made to Union City Second ...

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Cooper Greek

Cooper Joseph Alan Greek, 4 months, of Newbern, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Rehoboth United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Tilley officiating. Burial will be in Rehoboth Cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his parents, Prentice and Misty Greek of Newbern; two sisters, Skylar Greek and MaKenlee Greek, both of Newbern; a brother, Austin Greek of Newbern; ...

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Edna Pope

Mrs. Edna Pope,75. of Newbern, died Sunday, August 8, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 2 P.M. Tuesday in the chapel of the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Sean Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include two sons, James Michael Pope and Russell Pope and wife, Ava, all of Newbern;two sisters,Lennie Pearl Barrie of Bakersville, CA and Doris Myers of Golden, ...

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Charles Sims

Charles Leon Sims, 80, of Obion, formerly of Dyer County, died Friday, Aug. 6, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Edward Hines Lumber Company, a member of Obion First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, and a U.S. Army veteran. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Julian and Eugene Hudgins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors from 9 a.m. until service ...

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Carla Jowers

Carla Barr Jowers, 48, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 1, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was an employee of Security Bank and a member of Dyersburg Civitan Club Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Tom Mapes officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The family will receive visitors at 4:30-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Mark Jowers of Dyersburg; her ...

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