Tommy Wayne Golladay

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Richard Jay Laube

February 17, 1964

Richard Jay Laube, age 62, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was born on February 17, 1964, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Richard William Laube and the late Sarah Mae McCarthy. Mr. Laube was an employee of Jimmy Dean Foods and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Cremation services for Mr. Laube are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to ...

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Daren McCoy "Mac" Sutton

Daren McCoy "Mac" Sutton, 79, of Minnick, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at his residence. Born Saturday, November 16, 1946 in Elbridge, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Herbert Sutton and the late Vergie Bertha McCoy Sutton. Mac proudly served his country in the United States Army Reserve for four years. He later worked as the Food Service Manager for the Northwest Tennessee Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Mac was ...

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Michael Wayne "Mike" Cecil

Michael Wayne "Mike" Cecil, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee . Born Thursday, April 26, 1956, in Caruthersville,, Missouri, he was the son of the late Melvin and Claudette Cecil. Mike was a retired employee of Bekaert, where he worked for many years and made many lasting friendships along the way. He was a member of Holy Hills Baptist Church, where his faith was an important part of his ...

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Steve Howard Patterson

Steve Howard Patterson, 75, of RoEllen, Tennessee, died on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 24, 1951, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Charlie Patterson and the late Bonnie Ruth Sexton Patterson. Mr. Patterson was the owner and operator of Steve’s Tire in Dyersburg for many years. He was known for his dedication to his business and the pride he took in his work. Through the years, ...

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Patricia A. Lawler Edmundson

Patricia A. Lawler Edmundson, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 11, 1946, in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late O. F. Lawler and the late Helen Tucker Lawler. Mrs. Edmundson was a devoted wife, loving mother, dedicated professional, talented musician, and a woman whose many gifts and accomplishments touched the lives of those around her. She accepted her Lord and Savior at a ...

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Marcia Anita Murphy

Marcia Anita Murphy, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 26, 1947 in Ottumwa, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Ronald Lamis and the late Shirley Sourwine Lamis. She was the wife of the late Duane Murphy. Marcia was a woman whose life was marked by a love for children, music, nature, and the simple joys of life. Raised on a farm in Iowa, she developed an appreciation for ...

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Ardis Noonan Phillips

Ardis Janet Noonan (Granny), 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, at the home of her daughters in Bartlett, Tennessee. Ardis Janet Noonan (Granny) was born in Jackson, on July 13, 1935 to Martha Williams Noonan “Baba” and James Melton Noonan “Da”. Brothers Dr. James R Noonan (Jimmy) and Gordan D Noonan (Cookie). The family moved to Dyersburg where her father owned and ran The Hut Restaurant. During ...

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Bobbie Anderson

June 8, 1930

Bobbie Anderson, 96, of Finley, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on June 8, 1930, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Wade Morgan and the late Mary Elizabeth "Beth" Coleman Morgan. Bobbie was a kind and loving woman whose sweet smile and gentle demeanor made her a joy to know. She was a faithful and dedicated employee during her years with Sylvania and ...

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John "Cole" Teeter

John “Cole” Teeter, 37, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, September 28, 2026, in Louisville, Kentucky. Born Monday, September 11, 1989, in Springfield, Tennessee, he was the son of Kirby Joe Teeter and Sharon T. De-Jong Teeter. Cole was a 2007 graduate of Dyersburg High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and served in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. Cole is survived by his son, Bentley Teeter of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his ...

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Wanda Louise Holder

Wanda Louise Noblet Holder, 88, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 13, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Neal Noblet and the late Lucille Harrison Noblet. Wanda was a God-fearing woman whose faith, family, and love of the simple things in life defined who she was. She loved the outdoors and found great joy in working in her yard, mowing, planting flowers, and tending to the things she ...

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Jo Ann Bevis Qualls

Jo Ann Qualls, 85, of Jackson, Tennessee, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee, (she was a lifelong resident of the Rehoboth Community), died on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at Cypress Grove Post Acute in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 8, 1940, she was one of eight children born to the late Bee Bevis and the late Ophelia Woodley Bevis. Jo Ann worked at Newbern Rubber and All Wear Manufacturing before beginning a career that allowed her to spend time doing something she truly ...

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Michael Jay Reynolds

September 29, 1985

Michael Jay "Mikey" Reynolds, 40, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at his residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He was born on September 29, 1985, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mikey was a graduate of Lake County High School, where he was a proud member of the Falcon baseball team. His time playing baseball was something he remembered with pride. He was a loving father who cherished his children and the time he spent making memories with them. He ...

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Mary Rose Newsom

Mary Rose Newsom, 78, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at her residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 15, 1948, in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Glen Mulkey and the late Frances Scalf Mulkey. Mary Rose was a caring and dedicated registered nurse whose love for her profession touched the lives of many throughout her years of service. She began her nursing career at Ft. Sanders Emergency in Knoxville, ...

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Denise Roberson Craig

Denise "Polly" Roberson Craig, 67, of Ridgely, Tennessee, passed from this earth, on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 6, 1958, she was one of thirteen children born to the late Yvone Roberson and the late Gertrude Sellers Roberson. Denise was a bright light and loving woman whose kindness, warmth, and genuine love for people touched the lives of many. She was a person who always had time to listen and had a ...

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Annie Alberta Isabell

Annie Alberta Isabell, 93, of Obion, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 20, 1933, in Obion County, she was the daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Watson and the late Rosie Alice Kilburn Watson. She was a woman of faith who found joy in the simple things in life and shared her many gifts with those around her. She had a special love for music and was gifted with the ability to write songs, ...

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Carolyn Davidson "Sissy" Beaumont

Carolyn Davidson "Sissy" Beaumont, 82, of Chapmansboro, Tennessee died on Monday, September 21, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 2, 1943, in Osceola, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late James Fines "Hoss" Davidson and the late Bernice "Nannie" Hayes Davidson. Carolyn was always faithful to her small-town roots and often returned to Newbern to spend time with family and friends. She was especially proud to be a ...

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Dolores Marie Ingram Rickman

On September 19th, 2026, our beloved grandmother, Dolores Marie Ingram Rickman, was called home to be with the Lord. She lived a life rooted in faith, devoted to Christ, and guided by the teachings of the Holy Bible. Born on May 25th, 1935, in Dyer County, Tennessee to the late J.D. Ingram and Exie Marie Ingram Garrett, Dolores lived a life marked by an unwavering dedication towards education, her Baptist faith, and her family. Dolores received her master’s degree in physical ...

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Michael D. Baker

Michael D. Baker, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at his residence. Born Wednesday, July 18, 1956, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy Baker and the late Shirley Mitchell Baker. Mr. Baker proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an air traffic controller aboard the USS Ranger, a Naval aircraft carrier. His service to his country was something he valued greatly and carried with him throughout his ...

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Rachel Annette Mosley

Rachel Annette Mosley, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 17, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 23, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a woman whose greatest joy in life was her family. She was truly the monarch of her family—the one who held everyone close, loved them unconditionally, and made sure they always knew how much they meant to her. Her family was her ...

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Carolyn Jane Redden

Carolyn Jane Redden, 80, of Russellville, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at her residence in Russellville, Kentucky. Born Friday, April 26, 1946, in Tishmingo, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late J. B. Davis and the late Lucille Lancaster Davis. Carolyn was a lifelong Christian and a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Her faith was not simply something she professed, but something she lived each day. She faithfully stood beside her ...

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Nolan Michael Grills

Nolan Michael Grills, 10, of Newbern, Tennessee, went to be with his Lord and Savior, on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 8, 2016, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Andrew "Andy" Grills and Jennifer Townson Grills. Nolan was a student at Newbern Elementary School and a faithful member of the Faithway Baptist Church in Troy, Tennessee. Nolan was a strong and courageous young man whose life touched many people in ways ...

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Bradley Lee Hawks

Bradley Lee Hawks will be remembered for the light he brought into the lives of those who knew and loved him. Bradley was difficult to sum up in words—you simply had to know him. He loved to cut up, was often a little scattered, and had a natural way of making people laugh just by being himself. He had a big heart and, whenever he could, encouraged and lifted up those around him. Above all, Bradley loved and cherished his family. He and his wife, Amy Jo Hawks, shared a journey of ...

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Lonnie Gene Seratt

April 23, 1944

Lonnie Gene Seratt, 82, of Union City, Tennessee, died on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Union City, Tennessee. Born on April 23, 1944, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lonnie Monroe Seratt and the late Alice Gertrude Viar Seratt. He worked as a truck driver and mechanic, and he was the kind of man who could usually figure out how to fix just about anything. He especially enjoyed working on small engines and lawn mowers, ...

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Nathan Burns

Nathan Burns, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 10, 1943, he was the son of the late J. T. Burns and the late Flossie Viola Hurst Burns. Nathan was the owner of Burns Electrical and Plumbing. He took pride in his work and believed in doing a job right. He attended of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. He enjoyed the simple things in life. One of his favorite ...

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John Eugene Brown

John Eugene Brown, 61, of Finley, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 20, 1965, he was the son of the late Sam Brown and the late Bettie Lou Brock Terry. He enjoyed fishing and would gladly fish anywhere the fish were biting. He was also an avid deer and duck hunter and treasured the time he spent outdoors. John was a farmer, and he took great pride in his work. He ...

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Preston Lee Wright, II

Preston Lee Wright, II, 43, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, September 7, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 27, 1983, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Preston Lee Wright and Bobbie Ne'ace' Tidwell. Mr. Wright was a mechanic with Start to Finish and truly enjoyed working on cars. He loved spending time with his children and treasured the time they shared together. He also enjoyed going out to ...

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Rachel Jaquess Gatti

Rachel Leeann (Jaquess) Gatti went home to her Heavenly Father on September 6, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She began a life full of adventures on July 20, 1985, in Jackson, TN. During her childhood spent in Tigrett, she became a fan of the Fine Arts. Rachel enjoyed singing and acting in local theatre. After graduating from Dyersburg High School in 2003, she moved to New York City and continued her education at the School of Dramatic Arts. Her next adventure took her across the ...

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Troy Brandon Mathina

Troy Brandon Mathina, 53, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, September 5, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 12, 1973, in Dyersburg, Tennessee., he was the son of the late Leon Jackson Mathina and the late Freda Jo Tucker Mathina. He was a devoted husband, father, and friend who cherished the time he spent with his family. His family was at the center of his life, and he made it a priority to be present for the many ...

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Nancy Lee Ingram

Nancy Lee Lowe Ingram, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee,died on Friday, September 4, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 26, 1942, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Wray Lowe, Jr. and the late Pheronia Elizabeth Coulter Lowe Speight. Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science degree from Union University and began her teaching career in Lauderdale County, where she taught for two years before joining the ...

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Patsy Willene Murray Slack Sullivan

Patsy Willene Murray Slack Sullivan, 69, of Bancroft, Ontario, died on Monday, August 31, 2026, at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Born Tuesday, February 12, 1957, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Murray and the late Mary Bell Parnell Murray. Patsy retired from the Hickman County School System in Clinton, Kentucky, where she worked as a special education teacher. She developed a special bond with her students and was known for the love, ...

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Duffy McClain

Duffy Michael McClain, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 13, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Emmett McClain and the late Claire Adell Mitchell McClain. Mr. McClain was a retired employee of Maremont in Ripley, Tennessee, and World Color in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a man who found his greatest enjoyment in the simple pleasures of ...

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Terry Lynn Brown, Jr.

Terry Lynn Brown, Jr., 55, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 3, 1970, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Terry Lynn Brown, Sr. and Laura Lamb and the late George Patterson. Terry Brown was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend whose greatest joy in life was found in the people he loved and the memories they made together. Terry ...

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Cheryl Ann Dildine

Cheryl Ann Dildine, 70, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 21, 2026, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 28, 1955, in Columbus, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Paul Munford Nibert and the late Sara Lee Young Nibert. Cheryl was a loving and caring woman whose life was a beautiful reflection of service to others. Her calling was to care—to give of herself, to help those in need, and to make life a little better for the people around ...

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Judith A. Palmer

Judith A. Palmer, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was born Sunday, July 10, 1955, in Selmer, Tennessee. Judith was a former employee of the Shake Shop in Dyersburg, Tennessee, where she became a familiar and friendly face to many, before beginning her career with World Color Press. She remained with the company until its closure. To know Judith was to love her. She was one of ...

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Arnold Fortner

Arnold Fortner, 89, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at his residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 23, 1937, in Murray, Kentucky, he was the son of the late William Fortner and the late Alma Sands Fortner. He spent most of his life in and around Murray and Princeton before moving to Tiptonville approximately ten years ago to be closer to his youngest daughter and her family. For more than sixty years, Mr. Fortner was a self-employed mechanic, a ...

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Jackie Wayne Petty

Jackie Wayne Petty, 75, of Rutherford, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 23, 1951 in Humboldt, Tennessee, he was the sixth of seven children born to the late Dock James Petty and the late Emma Sanders Petty. Jackie grew up with a spirit that was wild, free, and uniquely his own. That spirit stayed with him throughout his life, shaping the way he loved, the way he worked, and the way ...

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Thomas Everett Boals

October 16, 1943

Thomas Everett Boals, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on August 14, 2026, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born October 16, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Thomas was the son of the late Ansil and Marjorie Nell Bunn Boals. Thomas was passionate about his faith, family, farming, and friends. He was confident in his relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ, and in his salvation. Thomas graduated from Dyersburg High School and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. After college ...

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Mary Nell Sanders

Mary Nell Sanders, 77, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 14, 2026, peacefully at her home in the loving arms of her companion and daughters. Born Wednesday, October 27, 1948, in McNairy County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harold Sanders and the late Rebecca Kathleen Evans Sanders. Mary Nell will be lovingly remembered for her quick wit, wonderful sense of humor, and the joy she brought to those around her. She had a way of making people ...

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Charles "Charlie" E. Moore, Sr.

Charles "Charlie" E. Moore, Sr., 83, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Patriot Health & Rehabilitation Center in Paris, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 16, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Edward Moore and the late Gertie Lee Davis Moore. He was deeply proud of his country and considered his service in the United States Army one of the honors of his life. He proudly served with the 101st Airborne Division, an assignment that ...

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Elicia Scobey

Elicia never needed a spotlight, a title, or a room full of people to know her worth. Her way of loving was quieter than that. It was found in a meal prepared from the heart, a piano played beautifully, her selfless demeaner and the countless small things she did for other people without expecting anything in return. Elicia passed away after a courageous and difficult battle with cancer, leaving behind a life that was not defined by how it ended, but by how deeply she loved while she ...

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Regina Shoulders

Renee Shoulders, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 24, 1963, in Jacksonville, Florida. Renee was a beautiful soul whose life was filled with love, laughter, and an unwavering acceptance of others. She loved everyone unconditionally and never judged anyone. Renee loved fiercely and wholeheartedly, always making those around her feel accepted, valued, and ...

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Joy Ann Shirley

Joy Ann Shirley, 81, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 19, 1945,in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jess Ray and the late Bessie Beatrice Anderson Ray. She was a woman whose life was deeply rooted in faith, prayer, and love for her family and others. She will be remembered as a devoted prayer warrior who believed wholeheartedly in the power of prayer. She ...

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Barbara Jane Hanks

Barbara Jane Hanks, 80, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 25, 1946, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Alvin Gooch and the late Thelma McCreery Gooch. Barbara's life was centered around the people she loved and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and the beauty of nature. She especially enjoyed ...

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Gene "Screwdriver" Clark

Gene "Screwdriver" Clark, 85, of Tigrett, Tennessee died on Friday, August 7, 2026, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was born Thursday, July 24, 1941 in Caruthersville, Missouri. He grew up in the Chic Community of Dyer County where he was surrounded by friends, and the simple pleasures of country life. From a young age, Gene developed a love for baseball and was known to be quite a good player himself. His ...

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Jackie Patterson

July 15, 1957

Jackie Freeman Patterson, 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 7, 2026, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on July 15, 1957, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bennett Patterson and the late Jean Duke Patterson. Mr. Patterson was the proud owner and craftsman behind Jackie Patterson Custom Woodworking, a craft he took great pride in throughout his life. He had a natural talent for working with wood and found great satisfaction in creating ...

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Joy Shirley

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Harold Clark

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