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Edward Smith

Edward M. Smith , 90 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 25, 1923, he was the son of the late Dewey Edward Smith and the late Serna Kelly Smith. He was the husband of his first wife the late Martha "Jean" Smith and his second wife the late Evelyn Smith. He was a retired employee of IC Railroad. Graveside services will be Saturday 4:00PM at Obion Co. Memorial Garden, in Union City, ...

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Edwin Taylor

Edwin D. "Doc" Taylor , 87 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 11, 1926 in Kenton, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Wallace Taylor and the late Verna Mae Draper Taylor. Dr. Taylor served in the United States Navy at the end of WWII. He was a member of Trimble United Methodist Church, Kappa Psi fraternity, American Legion, Lions Club, School Board for city of Trimble, Town Board for the ...

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Joe Cherry

JOE HOWARD CHERRY Dr. Joe H. Cherry, Ph.D.,age 79 of Opelika, was born in Trimble, Tennessee on June 3, 1934 and passed away with family on October 22, 2013. Dr. Cherry was Professor in Horticulture at Purdue University in West Lafayette, IN, for 27 years. Dr. Cherry was Professor in Department of Biological Sciences at Auburn University for 28 years. He earned a Ph.D. in Agronomy from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. In 1985, Professor Cherry took the position of professor ...

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Logan Hughes

Logan Dale Hughes, 23 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 12, 2013, at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 12, 1990 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Logan was a graduate of Dyer County High School, a Senior at the University Of Tennessee at Martin, majoring in Computer Science and was a member of the Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral home with Rev. Joe Page officiating. ...

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Georgia Allen

Georgia Adell Allen, 100 died on Friday, October 11, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 7, 1912 in Weakley County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lidge Griffin and the late Minnie Kinzie Griffin. Mrs. Allen was a homemaker. She was a Pentecostal by faith. Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Monday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview ...

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Judy Hall

Graveside services for Ms. Hall will be 10:00 AM, Monday, at Dyersburg City Cemetery. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery Graveside Service October 14, 2013 10:00 AM Dyersburg City Cemetery Dyersburg, TN

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Billy Thurmond

Billy Freeman Thurmond, 80 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 10, 2013, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 30, 1933 in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Dee Thurmond and the late Cora Freeman Thurmond. Mr. Thurmond was a retired employee of the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, United States Air Force Veteran serving in the Korean War and member of the Trimble First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Thurmond will ...

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Delois Douglas

Delois Douglas, of Dyersburg, Tennessee went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Ms. Douglas was born in Dyer County, Tennessee on May 21, 1949 to the late George Walter Thompson and the late Lura Inez Wilson Thompson Permenter. Ms. Douglas was an employee of Firestone where she had worked for twenty four years and was a member of the Free Holiness Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a devout Christian ...

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Ernie Downing

Ernie Murphy Downing,Sr., 82 of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at his residence in Hornbeak, Tennessee Born Wednesday, July 15, 1931 in Shelby County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ernest Layfette Downing and the late Mamie Murphy Downing. Mr. Downing graduated in 1956 from Memphis State College with a Bachelor of Science Degree. While at Memphis State he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. After college he joined the United States Navy and was ...

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Carl Smith

Carl C. Smith, 78 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 9, 2013, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 1, 1934 in Crockett County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Luther Carl Smith and the late Ruby Cornatzer Smith. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works and a member of the Newbern Assembly of God Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Lyndel Fisher officiating. ...

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Marlin Douglas

Marlin E. Douglas, 93, of Merrillville, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Mary Clark Douglas, three sons and one daughter: Pastor Ron (Karen) Douglas of Marion, Ohio; Becky Douglas of Dallas, Texas; Pastor Murray (Maralee) Douglas of Lawrenceburg, Indiana; Charlotte (Hal) Tebo of Schererville, Indiana; and Randy Douglas of Douglasville, Georgia; 14 grandchildren 19 great-grandchildren, on brother: Robert Douglas of ...

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Katherine Mays

Pastor Katherine A. Mays, 61 of Erin, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 26, 2013, at Houston County Community Hospital in Erin, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Martin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Norman Eugene "Pete" Hall and the late Ida Mai Devasier Hall. Pastor Mays had been in the ministry for thirty nine years and was presently Pastor of Christian Fellowship in Erin, Tennessee. She will be greatly missed by the many people whose lives were changed by ...

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Betty Smith

Betty Jean Smith, 56 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 17, 1956 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edward Pierce and the late Edna Maxine Harrington Pierce Hillard. She was employed by SRG Global of Newbern, Tennessee. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Smith of ...

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Green Holder

Green Berry "G. B." Holder, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 7, 1933 in Bochita, Oklahoma, he was the son of the late James Troy Holder and the late Lillian Georgia Bruner Holder McEuen. He was a retired maintenance foreman for Shell Oil Company, United States Army Veteran serving in the Korean War, member of Center United Methodist Church and former Fire Chief of the Tatumville ...

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Ross Rivers

Ross Marion "Bubba" Rivers, 51 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 Born Saturday, March 31, 1962 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, Mr. Rivers was a retired employee of Tri-County Equipment and member of Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Rivers will be 3:00 PM, Wednesday at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Turner and Rev. Carl Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Visitation will be Tuesday ...

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William Featherston

February 3, 1927

William Glenn (Buck) Featherston, age 86, of Monticello, formerly of Newbern, TN, passed away Saturday, September 14, 2013 at the Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello. Born February 3, 1927 in Tatumville, TN, he was the son of the late Homer Glenn Featherston and Dessie Wright Featherston. He was a farmer for many years and was retired from the Shelby County, TN Penal Farm. Mr. Featherston was a workaholic, loved to fish and mow and was of the Baptist faith. He was also preceded in ...

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Steven Ward

Steven Michael "Mike" Ward, 51 of Roswell, New Mexico, formally of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Thursday, May 2, 2013, at his residence in Roswell, New Mexico. Born Sunday, April 1, 1962 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank P. Ward and the late Syble Annette West Ward. Mr. Ward was a 1980 graduate of Dyer County High School, United States Army Desert Storm Veteran and retired employee from Lucent Technologies. Memorial graveside services for Mr. Ward will be 2:00 PM, ...

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Tony Hall

Tony Keith Hall, 45 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 11, 1968. He was the son of Wilma Wright Hall of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the late Roger Dale Hall Sr. He was the owner and operator of Tony Hall Custom Gutters and a member of Dyersburg First Assembly of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral Services for Mr. Hall will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at 3:00PM at Dyersburg First Assembly ...

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Rayburn Simmons

Rayburn Aubry Simmons, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 1, 2013, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 4, 1922 in Hamilton, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ira Theodore Simmons and the late Della Jackson Simmons. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Ford Construction Company, U.S. World War II Army Veteran and member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Simmons will be 3:00 PM on Monday in the Chapel of ...

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Donald Ray

Donald H. Ray, 61 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 30, 2013, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 4, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Huel H. Ray and the late Modean Wright Ray. He was an employee of Lowes and former truck driver, member of RoEllen Church of Christ , Shade Tree Tractor Club and former member of the Tennessee National Guard. Funeral Services for Mr. Ray will be 10:00 A.M. Monday with Bro. Andy Brewer and Rev. ...

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Judy Lemons

Judy Scobey Lemons, 65, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. She was born Monday, July 31, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Mrs. Lemons was a member of Russwood Baptist Church at Kentucky Lake, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Lemons will be at 11:00 AM on Friday in the Chapel Of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Dr. Thomas Parnell and Mr. Williams Edward Parnell officiating. Interment will be in Dyer ...

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Luther Cowan

Luther Blane Cowan, 78 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 25, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 7, 1935 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Harvey Cowan and the late Oma Washington Bush Cowan. Mr. Cowan was a retired machinist from Colonial Rubber and a United States Army Veteran. Graveside services for Mr. Cowan will be 2:00 PM, Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Rehoboth Cemetery with the Rev. Jackie Harris ...

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Ronnie Anderson

Ronnie L. Anderson, 62 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 5, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Harry Hall Anderson and the late Grace Bell Rogers Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a retired employee of Illinois Central Railroad and Colonial Rubber. Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be 10:30 AM, Friday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Steven ...

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Johnny Crocker

Johnny Ray Crocker, 65 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 21, 2013, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 30, 1947 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert E. Crocker and the late Virginia Chipman Crocker. He was retired from the City Of Dyersburg Fire Department and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Funeral services for Mr. Crocker will be 2:30 PM on Friday at Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the ...

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Calvin Russell

Calvin Russell, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 18, 1927 in Bragg City, Missouri.He was a retired service technician from Sears, US Army Veteran and member of the Dyersburg American Legion. Funeral services for Mr. Russell will be 3:00 PM, Thursday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Klutts officiating. Interment will follow in Rehoboth Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. ...

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Joy Jones

Joy Corinne Jones, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 16, 2013, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 12, 1931 in Fowlkes, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late King Smith Abernathy and the late Jarmie Lucille Layman Abernathy. She was a homemaker and former beautician. Mrs. Jones was a graduate of Newbern High School and was valedictorian of her class. She attended Bethel College on a vocal scholarship. She was known for her love of singing and ...

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Janette Sawyer

Janette"Nana" Sawyer, 59 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 16, 2013, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 4, 1953 in Brookland , Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late James and Lilly Branscom Owens. She was the wife of the late David "Potts" Sawyer. Janette was a loving mother and grandmother. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30PM in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Gus Lohrum, Mr. Byron ...

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Joyce Robertson

Joyce Pauline Robertson , 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, August 12, 2013 at her residence. Born Wednesday, November 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Brown Ray and the late Ruby Estelle Glozier Ray. Funeral services for Mrs. Robertson will be 1:00 PM, Thursday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams ...

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Mike Pierce

Mike Pierce, 53 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born Sunday, June 17, 1962 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was an employee of Jerry Sollis Construction Company. Funeral services for Mr. Pierce will be 7:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with New Life Church Pastor Adams Enochs officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home He is ...

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Rev. Richard Carruth

Rev. Richard Taylor Carruth, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the home of his daughter in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 27, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Dean Carruth and the late Helen Berryhill Carruth. He was a retired United Methodist Church minister, serving recently at Zion, Hornbeak and Mount Manuel United Methodist Churches. Rev. Carruth proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Rev. ...

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Brenda Sawyers

Brenda J. Sawyers, 71 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 28, 1944, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Robert Holland, Sr. and the late Linnie B. Holland. She was a retired cashier for the Dyersburg City School System and a member of Second Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the ...

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Cleamon Pope

Cleamon Ray Pope, 91 of Trimble, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 27, 1924, he was the son of the late Albert Ross Pope and the late Mary L. Tharpe Pope. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association and the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association. Mr. Pope ...

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Jenny Bradford

Jenny Lee Bradford, 52 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 5, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David Max Nobles, Sr. and the late Ann L. Meekins Mitchell. She was a cashier for Dollar General. Funeral services for Mrs. Bradford will be 1:00 PM on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Oakley officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM ...

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Darrell King

July 8, 1976

Darrell Ray King, 39 of Nashville, Tennessee died on Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. Thomas Hospital-West in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. King was born on July 8, 1976 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. King will be 4:00 PM on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Internment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He ...

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James Lowe

James Emmett Lowe, 64 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 29, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the former manager of Gatlin's Grocery. Funeral services for Mr. Lowe will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at ...

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Anna Wenz

Anna Kate Wenz was granted her angel wings on March 2, 2016, following a courageous battle with a team of Ninjas that were relentless. Anna Kate never showed any signs of weakness nor any signs of giving up until she was ready to go "Home." Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who Anna Kate had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Anna Kate's life would seem too short to many, but those, who were touched by her, understood that ...

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Billy Ford

Billy Wayne Ford, , 62 of Union City, Tennessee died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at his residence in Union City, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 2, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Michael Adam Ford and the late Ethel Lou Bing Ford. He was a former employee of Allen Searcy. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Waid Ford of Union City, Tennessee; two sons, Billy W. Ford of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Michael Ford of ...

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Brenda Godwin

Brenda Sue "Penny" Godwin, 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, September 06, 1957, in St. Louis , Missouri. She was an LPN and former employee of CareAll. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. James Combs . Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Patricia Mosley

Patricia Jean Moseley, 53 of Bowling Green, Kentucky died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Born Sunday, May 13, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Chester Clark and the late Catherine J. Hubbard Clark. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Ms. Moseley will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel ...

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James Criswell, Sr.

James Byron "Jim" Criswell, Sr., 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 8, 1957, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Archie Criswell and the late Merry Ann Jones Criswell. Mr. Criswell was a former police officer with the Newbern Police Department, Dyersburg Police Department and Dyer County Sheriff's Department and was a graduate of the the Tennessee Law Academy. ...

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William Climer

William "Bill" Climer, 84 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Live Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 24, 1931, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Burton Franklin Climer and the late Jettie Pinkley Climer. Mr. Climer served his country in the United States Army and was a retired welder of Verson-All Steel Press in Chicago, Illinois and Holloway Construction Company. Graveside services will be 11:30 AM, Monday, February 29, 2016 ...

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Laynee Willis

Laynee Sky Willis, two month old, of Dyersburg, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at her residence. Born Saturday, December 05, 2015, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Randy Blair Littles and Raven Sierra Willis. Graveside funeral services will be 4:00 PM, Monday, February 29, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Kerry Zeiss . Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery-Dyersburg in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Survirors ...

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Johnnie Climer

Johnnie B. Climer, 78 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Monday, February 22, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 8, 1938 in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Moody Climer and the late Mandy Adline Schofield Climer. Mr. Climer was employed for the City of Dyersburg for twenty years and was a farm hand. Graveside services for Mr. Climer will be 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at New Haven Cemetery. ...

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Terrell Combs

Terrell Edward "Terry" Combs, 72 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 8, 1943 in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son the late Fred Lee Combs and the late Esther Mae Childers Combs. Mr. Combs retired from the City of Dyersburg as the Superintendent of the Water Department. Memorial services for Mr. Combs will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. James Combs ...

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Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 17, 1940 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eubel Dennison and the late Mary Whitson Dennison. She was a former employee of Flowers Insurance, retired realtor with Tennessee Realty and member of Center United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in the ...

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Robert Mann

Robert Wayne Mann, 77 of Samburg , Tennessee died on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 19, 1938, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lester Hershel Mann and the late Frances Rebecca Uselton Mann. Mr. Mann was a retired truck driver and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday,February 20, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Max Winchester

Max Winchester, 80 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 26, 1935, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Gus Winchester and the late Minnie McDonald Winchester. He will be remembered as a lifetime professional musician who played with the best. Funeral services for Mr. Winchester will be 2:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Larry Dunaway

Larry Dunaway, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 1, 1942 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Howard Dunaway and the late Mollie Alsup Dunaway. He was the retired plant manager for All-Wear Manufacturing and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Dunaway was a Christian who served at the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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