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Charles Whitlow

Charles Lyndon Whitlow, 35 , of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 16, 2015, at Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Mr. Whitlow was an elevator operator for Bunge Grain. Graveiside services will be 3:30 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his father, Charles Kent of Friendship, Tennessee; his partner, Karena Butler of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two ...

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James Krueger

James A. Krueger, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Sunday at The Highlands of Dyersburg. Memorial services will be held at a later date.

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Rebecca Jacks

Rebecca "Becky" Jacks, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 15, 1959 in Alamo, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Jessie P. Nolen and the late Earnestine O'Neil Nolen. Ms. Jacks was a registered nurse with West Tennessee Corrections in Henning, Tennessee and served her community as a home health nurse. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday November 19 , 2015 in the Chapel of ...

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Monette Chase

Monette Chase, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, September 11, 1942, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Joseph "Perry" Permenter and the late Virgie Glozer Permenter. She was a retired Home Health Nurse and a member of Junction Church of God. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Monday, November 16, 2015, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Evelyn Fugett

Evelyn Ruth "Sissy" Fugett, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, November 13, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 9, 1938, in Milan, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Columbus Harris and Lula Caveness Harris. Mrs. Fugett worked as a sitter with the elderly. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, November 17, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Steve ...

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Bart Reynolds

Bart W. Reynolds, 45 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 10, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 19, 1970 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jessie Elvis Reynolds and the late Reba Ann Cravens Reynolds. Graveside services for Mr. Reynolds will be 9:00 AM on Friday, November 13, 2015 at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this service is Rev. Ray Winstead. Friends will gather at the ...

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Tiller Floyd, Jr.

December 1, 1963

Tiller "T. J." Floyd, 51 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 8, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born December 1, 1963 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Tiller Floyd and the late Josephine Rebecca Watson Tipton. He was a former employee of Colonial Rubber. Graveside memorial services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, November 12, 2015. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He is survived by his wife, ...

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Linda Clifton

Linda Sue Clifton, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 1, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born Friday, November 17, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Charles Holland and the late Virginia Lee Johnson Holland. She was a retired production analyst for Newbern Rubber. Memorial Services for Mrs. Clifton will be held at a later date. She is survived by one son, Chuck Clifton of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Cindy Mabry of Dyersburg, ...

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Francis Baker

Francis Louise Summers Baker, 74 of Gleason, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 29, 2015, Born Monday, December 2, 1940 in Weakley County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Arnice Summers and the late Mary Louise Klutts Summers. She was a retired cashier for Wal-Mart in Martin, Tennessee. Memorial services will be held at a later date. She is survived by one son, Randy Baker and his wife Linda of Gleason, Tennessee; one daughter, Sandy McCoy and her husband, Jack, of Martin, ...

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Lou Jackson

Lou Alice Jackson, 76 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 29, 2015, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 21, 1939 in Gibson County, Tennessee.She was the daughter of the late Edward Ray Whitley and the late Lois Irene Houston Whitley. She was a retired employee of All Wear Manufacturing and HECO Manufacturing. Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she served as pianist and organist for many years. She was also ...

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Bobby Pope

Bobby Lynn Pope, 81 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, October 26, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 07, 1933, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Albert Ross Pope and the late Mary Tharpe Pope. He was a retired employee of Kimberly-Clark of Memphis and a member of Trimble United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be 9:00 AM Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Melba Anderson

Melba S. Anderson, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 25, 2015, at the Highlands of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 28, 1924 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Allen Smith and the late Cynthia Quinn Tilghman Smith. She was a retired employee of Morris Manufacturing and Paul's Cleaners. Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Tilly ...

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Leonard White

February 28, 1927

Leonard James White, 88, Of Dyersburg passed away on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Born February 28, 1927, in Albion, Michigan, he was the son of the late Carey Stanton and Bertha Conkey White. He was a retired fire chief, having served in that capacity in Albion, Michigan; Dyersburg, Tennessee; Bensenville, Illinois and Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. He was a veteran having served in the U. S. Navy during WWII on board the USS PC1171 and PC1169. He returned to the Navy during the Korean ...

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Jeannie Littlejohn

Jeannie Daniels "Miss Jeannie" Littlejohn, 64 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 24, 2015, at her residence. Born Thursday, October 4, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Moody Daniels and Christine Stafford Daniels. She was employed with the Dyer County School System for thirty five years and taught kindergarten and second grade at Finley Elementary for thirty years. She was a member of Lenox Church of God of Prophecy, National Teacher Association, Tennessee Teacher ...

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Jerry Strickland

Jerry Wayne Strickland, 66 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 23, 2015, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, February 18, 1949 in Pulaski, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Wesley Strickland and the late Lena Will Johns Strickland. He was a retired business owner. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, Jeremy Strickland of Lebanon, Tennessee and Jason Strickland ...

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Ann Castleman

Ann Castleman, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 14, 2015, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 31, 1933 in Davidson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Walter Harrison Averitte and the late Amanda Josephine Huddleston Averitte. She was a home-maker. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM on Friday, October 16, 2015 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Perry ...

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Dorothy Jernigan

Dorothy "Dot" Jernigan, 80 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, October 12, 2015, at Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 29, 1935, in Lexington, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late James G. Mincey and the late Mary Jane Jowers Mincey. .She was a homemaker and a member of Junction Church of God. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Thursday, October 15, 2015, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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Anita Lowe

Anita Lynn Lowe, 48 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 10, 2015, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 22, 1967 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Ezra Crews and the late Billie Joyce Johnson Ramey. Mrs. Lowe was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Lowe will be 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, October 13, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer ...

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Rita McDonald

Rita Karen "Kay" McDonald, 65 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 8, 2015, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 13, 1950 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Sanders and the late Maybell Colvin Sanders. Mrs. McDonald was a retired employee of the City Of Newbern and member of Melvell Methodist Church since 1962. Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 in the Chapel of ...

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Timothy Jackson

Timothy Brian Jackson, 39 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 3, 2015, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Thursday, January 8, 1976 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Timothy James Jackson and the late Gloria Floyd Jackson. He was the Co-Owner of West Tennessee Pest Control. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Rev. Jeremy Damesworth. Friends are asked to gather at ...

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Peggy Greer

Peggy Jean Greer, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 2, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 7, 1933 in Nolensville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Sheriff Jamison and the late Flora Covington Jamison. She was a retired beautician. Funeral services for Mrs. Greer will be 2:00 PM on Monday, October 5, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Jack Chapman officiating. Interment will ...

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William Emge

William Pierce Emge, 78, of Trimble, Tennessee died Thursday at Williamson County Medical Center in Franklin, Tennessee. Bill graduated from Trimble High School in 1957. He went into the United States Army Corps of Engineers after obtaining a degree in engineering. After twenty years of military service, including two years in Vietnam, Bill retired as a Major. While in the army he obtained a master's degree in civil engineering. After working for several firms, he returned to the W. F. ...

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Robert Mickens

Robert "Bob" Mickens, 78 of Union City, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 19, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 1, 1937, he was the son of the late Rufas Mickens and the late Alice Caldwell Mickens. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee and a retired engineer from Superior Fire Place in Union City, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Cremation services are under the ...

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Gloria Johnson

Gloria June Johnson, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 14, 1941 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William "Dude" Pierce and the late Ethel Hall Pierce. Mrs. Johnson served as the Center Director of the Dyersburg Activity Center for thirty five years, was a devoted member of the East Dyersburg United Methodist Church amd member of the Community ...

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Sherron Newsome

Sherron Wyrick Newsom, 66 of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2015, at her residence after a brief battle with cancer. Born Thursday, March 17, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Willis "Knot" Wyrick and the late Helen Bates Wyrick. She loved her family and friends and never met a stranger. Her joy in life was being with her family, always helping others and loved working in her yard. In her battle with cancer she was a true warrior.She ...

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Nancy Hames

Nancy M. Hames, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 12, 2015, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 10, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Lewis Cooper and the late Valda Evelyn Hawks Cooper. Mrs. Hames was a retired nurse, beautician, security guard for Dyersburg Fabrics, supporter of the Dyer County Community Cancer Fund and leader for TOPS # 431. Graveside services will be 4:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Billy Teague

August 25, 1933

Billy "Bill" Gene Teague was born August 25, 1933 in Middleburg, Henderson County, TN to James "Jim" Adam Teague and Ada N. Bartholomew. Having lost his mother to illness at age seven he spent much his formative years between there and Milan, TN where his older sister, Edna Teague Evans, and her husband, Howard, provided invaluable family support and guidance during times when Jim, an itinerant farmer, was unavailable. He was graduated from Milan High School in 1953 where he was Fullback ...

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Logan Hunt

March 18, 1983

Logan Lee Hunt, 32 of Finley, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Hunt was born on March 18, 1983 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Memorial services will be held 2:30 PM on Friday, September 11, 2015 at the Shelter of the Sheep Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home He is survived by his wife, Felicia Taylor Hunt of ...

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James Peevyhouse

James Everette Peevyhouse, 95 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 5, 2015, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 4, 1919 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Houston Peevyhouse and Ida Louise Loveless Peevyhouse. He was a retired employee of the Dyersburg Housing Authority, member of Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern and proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. Funeral ...

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Billy Evans

Billy Charles Evans, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 2, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 15, 1938 in RoEllen, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Herbert Evans and the late Beniva R. Evans. He recently retired from General Motors as a tool and die technician in Monroe, Louisiana and Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Evans was a member of Oak Grove Church Of Christ. Graveside services for Mr. Evans will be 1:00 PM on ...

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Pat Simpson

Pat Simpson, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 28, 1950, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Paul Edward Chandler and the late Mildred Lois Wagster Chandler. She was a retired employee of the Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, September 3, 2015, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Tavia Hicks

Tavia J. Carolyn Hicks, 74 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 29, 2015, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 11, 1940 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Lewis Cooper and the late Valda Evelyn Hawks Cooper . Mrs. Hicks was a retired security guard for HECO manufacturing, member of Volunteer Baptist Church, was an officer for TOPS #TN 431 and supporter of the Dyer County Community Cancer Fund. Graveside services ...

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J. Oldham

J. C. Oldham, 84 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 3, 1931 in White Oak, Missouri. He was the son of the late William S. Oldham and the late Mittie Jane Rhody Oldham Harris. Mr. Oldham was a retired technician for Motorola, proudly served his county in the United States Army during the Korean War, member of the NRA, supporter of the Northwest Territory Indian Reservation and ...

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Ralph Holland

Ralph L. Holland, , 94 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 26, 2015, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 27, 1921 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Norman T. Holland and the late Clina Story Holland. He was a retired employee of McDonald-Douglas Air Craft, proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II and was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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Ralph Buckley

Dr. Ralph E. Buckley, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, August 24, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 8, 1931 in Parma, Missouri, he was the son of the late Homer Buckley and the late Jewell Oliver Buckley. He was a retired Baptist Minister serving many appointments in Tennessee, Missouri, Michigan, Mississippi and Illinois. He was a graduate of Bernie High School; Attended Brookes Bible College; Midwestern Baptist ...

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John Barker, Jr.

John W. Barker, Jr., 78 of Dyersburg, Tennessee formerly of Union City, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at VanAyer Health and Rehabilitation Center in Martin, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 28, 1937 in Obion County, Tennessee.He was the son of the later John Wright Barker, Sr. and the late Ella Jane Burch Barker. Mr. Barker was a retired employee of Goodyear and member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Union City, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Barker will be 6:00 PM on ...

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John Dykes

John D. Dykes, 70 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 23, 2015, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 3, 1945 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late David Dykes and the late Louise Brock Dykes Roberson. He was a retired farmer, former employee of Monsanto, former member of the Newbern Volunteer Fire Department, served his country in the Tennessee National Guard Reserve and was a member and former President of the Newbern Saddle Club. ...

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Joyce Barnes

Joyce Anne Barnes, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 20, 2015, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Monday, October 2, 1939, in Hickman County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late John Edward Baker and the late Annie Lee Davis Baker. Mrs. Barnes was a retired school teacher, a member of Lemalsamac Church of Christ, a TEA member and a volunteer with the 4-H program. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Sunday, August 23, 2015 in the ...

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Louise King

Louise King, 95 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 19, 2015, at Forest Cove Nursing Home in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 30, 1919, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lee Roy Holland and the late Edna Mae Brown Holland. Mrs. King was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, member of RoEllen Church of Christ and former member of the Viar Home Demonstration Club. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 22, 2015 in the Chapel ...

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Ricky Aden

Ricky Lynn Aden, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 16, 2015, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 24, 1964, in Finley, Tennessee. He was the son of the late George Edward Aden and the late Gertrude Agnes White Aden. Mr. Aden was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Dyersburg. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, August 20, 2015, in Dyer County Memorial Garden. Officiating this service will be Bro. Kenny Chessor .Visitation will be ...

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Eloiett Johnson, M. D.

Eloiett Johnson, M. D., 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 14, 2015, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 17, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. N. Johnson and the late Beatrice Walk Johnson. Dr. Johnson was raised in Newbern, Tennessee and graduated from Newbern High School. He was a member of the 1952 Newbern High School Football Team better known as "The Point A Minute Team." Upon graduation from high school he attended ...

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Jane Owen

Jane Owen, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 2, 2015, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 31, 1945 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Robert Pledge and the late Ollie Bee Gordon Pledge. She was a retired waitress from Hog Haven in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Owen will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee with Bro. Mac Daniels ...

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Elmer Hollis

Elmer D. Hollis, 89 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 1, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 5, 1926 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Emerson Hollis and the late Chole Leola Neal Hollis.. He was a minister for the Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Hollis will be 1:30 PM on Monday, August 3, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Stafford and Bro. Royce ...

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Michael Dennison

Michael Anthony Dennison, 60 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 11, 1955 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Roscoe Dennison and the late Joanna Henderson Dennison. He was a retired employee of Ermco and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Cremation services will be under the directions of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is ...

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Reba Reynolds

Reba Ann Reynolds, 72 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Monday, July 27, 2015, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 8, 1942 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carley Allen Cravens and the late Zana Henson Cravens. She was a retired bookkeeper/secretary for Reynolds Auto Repair in Tiptonville, Tennessee Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the First Pentecostal Church in Ridgely, Tennessee ...

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Larry Ray

Larry Wayne Ray, 52 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 25, 2015, at Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, February 1, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Loyed Ray and Elsie Simpson Dowell. Mr. Ray was a fork lift operator for Colonial Rubber Works and member of Rutherford Church Of Christ. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lisa M. Riley Ray of Newbern, Tennessee; four ...

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Rachel Bibbs

Rachel Fultz "MeMaw" Bibbs, 91 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, July 24, 2015, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 17, 1924 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Frank Fultz and the late Gezelle Plunk Fultz. She was a homemaker, babysitter and member of the Main Street Church of Christ Funeral services for Mrs. Bibbs will be 11:00 AM, Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Sean Sullivan, Bro. ...

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George Sanders

George Clinton Sanders, 56 of Ripley, Tennessee died on Friday, July 24, 2015, at his residence in Ripley, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 13, 1958 in Ripley, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charlie Russell Sanders and the late Ruby Helen Herron Sanders. He was the owner of Sanders Auto Parts and Recycling. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM on Monday, July 27, 2015 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Bryan Vawter officiating. Interment will follow in Dry Hill ...

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