Helen Clark

Helen Louise Clark, 54 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 7, 2016, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, December 8, 1961, in Memphis, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late William Graff and the late Viola Graff. She was a home-maker. Cremation services will be under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Mrs. Clark is survived by her husband, William Paige Clark of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son, Mitchell Paige Clark of New Orleans, ...

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Gladys Wiginton

Gladys Irene Wiginton, 65 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 7, 2016, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 9, 1951 in Finley, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James D. Yarbro and the late Lillie Mae Prater Yarbro. She was a former employee of Dyersburg Manor. Funeral services for Mrs. Wiginton will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ located at 120 Hamer Road in Dyersburg, ...

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Danny Ables

Danny Allen Ables, 62 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, November 4, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 1, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William D. Ables and the late Betty Cryer Ables. He was a former employee of Walton's Office Products. Graveside services for Mr. Ables will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Danny Klutts. Visitation will be Sunday from 11:30 AM ...

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Billy Henson

Billy Neal Henson, 81 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 4, 2016, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 8, 1935 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Casey Henson and the late Georgia Mae Little Henson. He retired from Eaton, Yale & Towne in the Tool and Dye Department and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Henson will be 11:00 AM on Monday, November 7, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Cynthia King

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Cynthia Jeannette King, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee formerly of Dunkirk, Indiana passed from this life on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Advanced Care Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas. She was born November 22, 1956 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Phil Caldwell and Felma Mock. Cindy was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her friends and family. In addition to her parents, Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Jack Mock. Survivors include her 2 daughters, ...

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Rick Morgan

Rick Wayne Morgan, 68 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, July 9, 1948, in Eaton, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lath Morgan and the late Avonell Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a retired employee of Delta Auto Sales, a member of the Dyersburg Masonic Lodge. He proudly served in the United States Army, 25th Infantry Division during the Vietnam War and was a recipient of a Bronze Star. ...

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Scotty Sanderson

Scotty Lynn Sanderson, 44 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Born Wednesday, March 22, 1972 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the owner Sanderson Roofing and Siding. Graveside services for Mr. Sanderson will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Dry Hill Cemetery in Ripley, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Jim Chamblee. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by three ...

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Billy Ray

Billy Cooper Ray, 88, of the Rehoboth Community, died Saturday, October 29, 2016, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Friday, January 20, 1928 in Newbern, Tennessee to the late Alton Ray and the late Alta Hastings Ray. He was a former Pharmacist at Belew & Ray Drugs in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, former member of Dyersburg Rotary Club and a member of the Rho Chi Society, (a Pharmaceutical Honor Society), Alpha ...

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Daisy Blackburn

Daisy Bernice Blackburn, 63 of Martin, Tennessee died on Friday, October 28, 2016, at Diversicare in Martin,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 23, 1952, in Hornbeak, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Glen Blackburn and the late Thelma Kelly Blackburn. Graveside services for Ms. Blackburn will be 10:00 AM, Monday, October 31, 2016, at Church Grove Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She is survived ...

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Charlene Cruz

Charlene Yvonne Ditto Cruz, 60 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 28, 2016, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 8, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Dalton Ditto and the late Joy Beatrice Davis Ditto. She was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Cruz will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 2, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor John Humphres. Interment will follow in ...

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Marie Ramey

Marie Ramey, 57 of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at her residence in RoEllen, Tennessee. Born Sunday, September 20, 1959 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Birmingham and the late Hazel Jewel Daily Birmingham. She was a home-maker, loving Mother and Grandmother. Funeral services for Ms. Ramey will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 29, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Rudy Ring. ...

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Joel Simmons, Sr.

Joel H. Simmons, Sr., 89 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 22, 1926 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Era E. Simmons and the late Alma Gardner Simmons. Mr. Simmons contributed to the community as the owner/operator of Simmons Men's Store in downtown Newbern and a lifelong farmer in addition to his work with Home Beneficial Life Insurance. He was also a ...

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Michelle Walker

Michelle Marie Oakley Walker, 54 of Blytheville, Arkansas died on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 9, 1962 in Lincoln Park, Michigan, she was a nurse at River Oaks Nursing Home in Steele, Missouri. Funeral services for Mrs. Walker will be 10:00 AM on Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Trimble First Baptist Church. Officiating this service will be Dr. Rick Isbell, Dr. William P. "Bill" Oakley, Rev. Joe Oakley and Rev. Joe ...

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Kathy Bryson

Kathy June Glass Bryson, 58 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 20, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 17, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Glass and the late Elmore Louise Greer Glass. She was a former employee of Thomas Lighting. Graveside services for Ms. Bryson will be 10:30 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Family and friends are asked to gather at the ...

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Jean Maynor

Jean M. Maynor, 80 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 12, 1935 in Wheeling, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Louis Britton and the late Catherine Virginia Caldwell Britton. She was a retired employee of Thomas Industries. Graveside services for Mrs. Maynor will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Wilma Hicks

Wilma Bonnie Mae Fair Hicks, 85 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 18, 2016, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, March 13, 1931, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Clarence Fair and the late Elizabeth Gray Fair. She was a loving homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM, Thursday, October 20, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Sue Bullington

Sue Bullington, 72 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 16, 2016, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 22, 1943 in Memphis, Tennessee. Sue had a successful real estate business for twenty five years and was a member of the Dyersburg Board of Realtors. She retired after sending all four of her daughters through college. She will be remembered for her beautiful smile and bright blue eyes that would light up a room. Her heart was made of Gold. Funeral ...

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Danny Moore

Danny O. Moore, 63 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 10, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 19, 1953 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Otha Owen Moore and the late Lema Louise Crocker Moore. He was a retired employee of the City of Dyersburg. Funeral services for Mr. Moore will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, October 13, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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J. Dozier

J. Wayne Dozier, 77 a resident of Heritage Place Assisted Living in Lexington, Tennessee, formerly of Jackson, Tennessee,died Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 11, 1939 in Madison County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jack Dozier and the late Myra Skaggs Dozier. Mr. Dozier was a retired employee of Kellwood. Private graveside services will be held at a later date. He is survived by three cousins, Katie ...

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Deborah Fortner

Deborah Rae Fortner, 64, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Tuesday at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional. Graveside services for Mrs. Fortner will be held at 9:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Church Grove Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Bill Phipps. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Deborah Rae Fortner. ...

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Michael Pettie

Michael Pettie, 33 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 4, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 20, 1983 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was a former employee of OuterLimits of Dyersburg, Tennessee/ Funeral services for Mr. Pettie will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 8, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Travis Davison. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in ...

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Chuck Canady, Sr.

Chuck Canady, 54 of Unionville,Tennessee died on Monday, October 3, 2016, at his residence in Unionville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 5, 1962 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a forklift driver for Crafco of Halls, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Canady will be held at 11:00 A.M., on Thursday, October 6, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Kelly Lock and Jeanna Damesworth. Interment will follow in Belle Vernon Cemetery near ...

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Jerry Ford

Jerry M. Ford, 79 of Atoka, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 2, 2016, at River Terrace Nursing Home in Covington, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 12, 1936 in Shelby County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Sanford Ford and the late Elizabeth Trusty Ford. He was a retired employee of the United States Postal Service and proudly served his country in the United States Army for twenty-four years. He is survived by his wife, Billie Jean LaRue Ford of Atoka, Tennessee; one son, Steve Ford ...

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Bertha McKnight

Bertha M. (Fleck) McKnight, age 92, of Crown Point and formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Hospice Franciscan Communities of Crown Point. Bertha is survived by her sister: Henrietta (Roy) Imboden of Hobart, IN and sisters-in- law: Katherine Fleck of Griffith and Carolyn Fleck of Newport News, VA; goddaughter: Joan Fleck, many nieces and nephews. Bertha was preceded in death by her Father and Mother: Nicholas and Anna (Halfman) Fleck; husband: John "Buck" ...

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Gail Snelling

Gail Cranford Snelling, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, September 30, 2016, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 23, 1939 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Notie Franklin Cranford and the late Verda Mae Ferguson Cranford. Ms. Snelling was a retired hairdresser. Funeral services will be 7;00 PM, Monday, October 3, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Chaplain Angie Howe. ...

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Rose McKee

Rose Carolyn McKee, 83 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 2, 1933 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Edward Gibbons and the late Vada Bertha Spence Gibbons. She was a retired secretary for Flowers Insurance Agency and member of Main Street Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. McKee will be 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, October 2, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery ...

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Bonnie Greek

Bonnie E. Greek, 90, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 25, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 9, 1926 in Benoit, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Clifford Price and the late Ethel Grimes Price. She was a home-maker and member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Greek will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Judy Stafford

Judy Faye Clanton Stafford, 68 of Trimble, Tennessee went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 24, 2016, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 22, 1948 in Portageville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Clanton and the late Lilly May Shelton Clanton Drummond. She was a retired hairdresser and home-maker and devoted member of the Trimble First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Stafford will be 11:00 AM on Friday, September ...

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Jason Thompson

Jason Lynn Thompson, , 41 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 22, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 4, 1975 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints of Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was an avid fan of Star Wars and was a video gamer. A celebration of Jason's life will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 22, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be President Brent ...

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Louise Watson

Louise Watson, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 18, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 15, 1934 in Columbia, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Douglas Norris Anderson and the late Maude Lee Smith Anderson. She was a home-maker and member of the Fairview Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Watson will be 12:00 PM on Friday, September 23, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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John Bryant

John E. Bryant, 77 of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 17, 2016, at Tennova Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 2, 1939, he was the son of the late Johnnie Bryant and the late Jannie Johnson Bryant. Hewas a retired employee of Yale- Duff-Norton Companies and was a member of the Newbern First United Methodist. Mr. Bryant was loved and admired by everyone and was an avid golfer most of his life. Memorial services for Mr. Bryant will be 1:30 PM ...

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Marilyn Thorpe

Marilyn Cobb Thorpe, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 15, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 17, 1936 in Brownsboro, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Jewell Cobb and the late Lena Mae Neal Cobb. She was a former restaurant owner and beloved bus driver for the Dyer County School System for over twenty years. Mrs. Thorpe attended Lemalsamac Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Thorpe will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, ...

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Harold Childrey

Harold William Childrey, 69 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 13, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 24, 1946 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Claude Lee Childrey and the late Dora Elizabeth Wright Parnell. He was a retired truck driver and general contractor. Mr. Childrey proudly served his country in the United States Army serving two tours of duty in Vietnam. Visitation for Mr. Childrey will ...

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Glenda Blaylock

Glenda Joyce Blaylock, 71 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, September 12, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 5, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Daniel Grimes and the late Sarah Estelle Cowart Griffin. Funeral services for Ms. Blaylock will be 4:00 PM on Wednesday, September 14, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe Ozment. Interment ...

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Leonard Anderson

Leonard Wallace Anderson, 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis,Tennessee. Born Monday, December 21, 1936, in Albion, Michigan. He was the son of the late Wallace Anderson and the late Louise Day Anderson. Mr. Anderson was the retired owner of Downtown Tire and Auto in Newbern, Tennessee. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee; former president and member of the Newbern Lion's Club, member of the ...

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Williena Stavely

Williena Marie Puckett Stavely, 58 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 8, 2016, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis,Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 8, 1957, in Gary, Indiana. She was the daughter of the late James William "Jim" Puckett and the late Jessie June Ash Puckett. She was a retired employee of Martin Manufacturing. Funeral services for Mrs. Stavely will be 11:00 AM, Monday, September 12, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Jimmy Cox

Jimmy Lynn Cox, 51 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by three sons, Jimmy Dale Cox and Brian Cox and Spencer Luna all of Dyersburg; his father, William Charles Cox of Dyersburg, Tennessee; three sisters, Teresa Diane Persino, Stacey Renea Cox, both of Dyersburg, Tennessee, and Angie Marie Scott, RoEllen, Tennessee two brothers, ...

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Betty Ozment

Betty Nell Ozment, 76 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 4, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 2, 1940 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lois Franklin Phillips and the late Mary Lydia Huffine Baker. She was a retired group co-ordinater for Thomas Industries and member of Harvest Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Ozment will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Evelyn Hall

Evelyn Baker Hall , 60 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 31, 2016, at Tennova Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 27, 1956 in Martin, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hubert Baker and the late Nora Mae Baker Collins. She was a retired employee of World Color, member of the Trimble First Baptist Church and former member of the Trimble Lion's Club. Funeral services for Mrs. Hall will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the ...

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Lonnie Hannah

Lonnie Hannah, 98 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 30, 2016, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 5, 1918 in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Will Hannah and the late Sally Young Hannah. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and owner of Lonnie Hannah Farms. Mr. Hannah was a member of Glendale Church Of Christ and proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He had a great respect for people in ...

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Michael Davis

Michael Wayne "Mike" Davis, 56, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 9, 1960, in Dyersburg,Tennessee. He was the son of the late James Malcolm Davis and the late Agnes Laverne Burleson Davis. He was a truck driver for Mason Hall Grain. Funeral services for Mr. Davis will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, September 1, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Jo Simmons

Jo Hanna Tharp Simmons, 68 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Monday, August 29, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 5, 1948, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Raymond Tharp and the late Betty Wiles Tharp. Jo Hanna was the owner/operator of the Dairy Queen in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Jo Hanna's 40+ years of running the Dairy Queen have made it into a Lake County landmark. She will be remembered fondly for ...

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Anthony Melder

Anthony Wayne Melder, 17, of Newbern,Tennessee, died Sunday, August 28, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Monday, October 12, 1998 in Humboldt, Tennessee . He was a student at Dyer County High School and a member of the Dyer County High School Choctaw Football team. Funeral services for Anthony will be 11:00 AM Saturday, September 3, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Mr. Ryan Webb officiating. Interment will follow in ...

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Pauline Stafford Cowan

Pauline "Polly" Stafford Cowan, 91 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 27, 2016, at the home of her daughter in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 29, 1925 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Otis Stafford and the late Lena Marlin Stafford. She was a retired sitter and caregiver for the elderly and member of the Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Cowan will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 30, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Harris Work

Harris "Mr. Pumpkin" Work, 84 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Monday, August 15, 2016, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville,Tennessee. Born Friday, January 8, 1932, in Tiptonville, Tennessee. He was the son of the lateVan Hughes Work and the late Willie B. Shell Work. Mr. Work was a retired Industrial Electrician with TVA, member of IBEW Local # 1925, proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War and was affectionately called "Mr. Pumpkin." Funeral services will ...

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David Bingham

David Lloyd Bingham, 57 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 14, 2016, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 29, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Dorsey Leon Bingham, Sr. and Sophie Ann McDearman Bingham. He was a self-employed carpenter. Memorial services for Mr. Bingham will be 11:00 AM on Friday, August 19, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Steve Rogers. Visitation will be ...

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Christine Kirkbride

Christine Devasier Kirkbride, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, August 12, 2016, at the Golden Living Center in Union City, Tennessee. Christine Devasier Kirkbride was born on Sunday, December 26, 1926 in Trimble, Tennessee to the late Finis Clark Devasier and the late Elizabeth Nevel Devasier. Christine's family moved to Missouri when she was a small child. On January 14, 1944, she married her husband Jim Kirkbride. They lived in St. Louis, Missouri for twenty eight years until their ...

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Donnie Thomas

Donnie Eugene Thomas, 65, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 12, 2016 at his residence in Newbern,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 4, 1950, in Compton, California. He was the son of the late Otto Clifton Thomas and the late Mary Louise Call Thomas. He worked as a Operational Tech for Bekaert Steel. Funeral services will be11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 13, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Paul Hogue. Graveside services ...

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