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Roger Cook

Roger Wayne Cook, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 12, 1936, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late John Marshall Cook and the late Allie Bertie Goad Cook. He was a truck driver for Arkansas Best Freight, a member of the Teamsters Union and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, August 3, 2017, in the Chapel of ...

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Keith McDonald

Keith McDonald, 66 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 5, 1950 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late L. N. McDonald and the late Ludie Hall McDonald. Mr. McDonald was a farmer, retired employee of Northwest Tennessee Correctional Facility and member of Fairview Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Friday, August 4, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Joyce Melder

Joyce Melder, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, July 28, 2017, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 30, 1942 in San Diego, California , she was the daughter of the late Elza Broome and the late Vernita Poindexter Broome. She was a retired accountant/bookkeeper. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM on Saturday, August 5, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Family and friends are asked to gather at the funeral home at 11:30 AM. She ...

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Carolyn Harriss

September 29, 1943

Carolyn Sue Harriss, 73 of San Angelo, Texas died on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born September 29, 1943, in Owensboro, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Henry Clay King and the late Dorothy King. She worked as a Voter Register for the Election Commission. Memorial services will be 7:00 PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2017, at Church Grove Baptist Church. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. In addition there ...

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Kathy Sisk

Kathy Lorraine Sisk, 68 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at her residence in Newbern,Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 28, 1948, in Halls, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Elmer Andrew Goodman and the late Jettie Bee Lumley. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. She is survived by one daughter, Samantha Lorraine Sisk of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one sister, Barbara ...

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Brian Butler

Brian Kevin "Big Brian" Butler, 49 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 1, 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mr.Butler was a employee of the Dyer County Highway Department and a former coach for Dyersburg Dixie Youth Baseball for many years. Funeral services for Mr. Butler will be 1:30 P.M. on Saturday, July 22, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Louise Anderson

Louise Anderson, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 25, 1954 in Union City, Tennessee. She was a member of the Dyersburg First Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School Teacher and class president. She was also a volunteer for Salt and Light, served on the Evangelism Committee and was a choir member. Mrs. Anderson served on the board for Lifeline Blood Services. She was a ...

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Sandra Cowan

Sandra Cowan, 62 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 16, 2017, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 9, 1955 in Humboldt, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Adolph Beard and Mary Josephine Walker Beard. She was the salutatorian of the 1973 Class of Rutherford High School. Mrs. Cowan was the Office Manager and Payroll Clerk for Hobbs Bonded Fibers in Trenton, Tennessee and a former employee of the Division Office of Kellwood. She ...

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Connie McCurdy

Connie Ray McCurdy, 83 of Obion, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 15, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 28, 1934 in Ridgely, Tennessee. He was a retired farmer, member of Miston Baptist Church and served his country in the United States Marines. Funeral services for Mr. McCurdy will be 11:00 AM on Monday, July 17, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ricky Stover. Interment will ...

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Shirley Carnell

Shirley Ann Tharpe Carnell, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 5, 1937 in Wayne County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Johnson Tharpe and the late Mary Myrtle Lorene Tatum Tharpe. She was a retired employee of Sylvania. Graveside services for Mrs. Carnell will be 1:00 PM on Friday, July 14, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Billy Burns

Billy Ray Burns, 68 of Ripley, Tennessee died on Monday, July 10, 2017, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 13, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy Burns and the late Anne Lois Goff Burns. He was a former employee of Murray Guard. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at the Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Dean Armour. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation ...

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Patsy Whitt

Patsy J. Whitt, 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, July 10, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 16, 1937 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earl Evans and the late Laverne Ozment Evans. She was a retired employee of the Newbern Dairy Creme and former owner of Pat's Diner in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Ms. Whitt was a member of the XYZ Club. Graveside services for Ms. Whitt will be 2:30 PM on Thursday, ...

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Carolyn Stephens

Carolyn Ann Stephens, 61 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 17, 1956 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ocil Hipps and the late Freddie Clendenin Hipps. She was a retired employee of the Dyersburg City School System and member of Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in the Chapel of ...

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Mary Wallace

Mary Ruth Wallace, 86 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 9, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 22, 1930 in Sharon, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Glyn Reynold and the late Pauline Wilson Reynolds. She was a retired sales clerk for Davis Dress Shop and Williams Jewelry, Mrs. Wallace was a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Wallace will be 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at ...

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Renita Baker

Renita L. Ramsey Baker, 52, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, July 7, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 15, 1965 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Ramsey and the late Joyce McCann Ramsey. Ms. Baker was a home-maker. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Brian Baker ( Allison Williams) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Ashlie ...

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Rosie Brown

Rosie Lee Brown, 87 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 23, 1929 in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Elbert Moore and the late Katie Aslin Moore. She was a retired employee of Parkview Hospital Dietary Department in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Brown will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, ...

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Patricia Murphy

Patricia A. "Patti" Murphy, 68 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 6, 2017, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 13, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Paul Murphy and the late Agnes Murphy. Ms. Murphy was a retired executive secretary and member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 in the Chapel Of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary ...

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Wanda Ring

Wanda Gail Ring, 73 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 4, 2017, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 28, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Horace Hicks and the late Chessie Riddick Hicks. She was a retired seamstress for Trimble Manufacturing. Graveside services for Mrs. Ring will be 1:30 PM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Matt Stafford. Family and ...

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J. Adams

J. C. Adams, 91 of Trimble, Tennessee made his way to his eternal home on Monday, July 3, 2017, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 12, 1926 in Lake County, Tennessee to the late Charlie Adams and the late Jessie Reeves Adams Callison, a man small in stature but huge in character and faith. He served his in the the United States Navy during World War II, was a career cattle herdsman for Plumley Farms of Paris, Tennessee, the finest of horsemen, a leather craftsman, ...

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Joyce Hill

September 10, 1957

Joyce Ann Wheeler Hill, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Ms. Hill was born on September 10, 1957 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was an employee of Tyson Foods in Newbern, Tennessee and a dedicated volunteer for Dyer County Relay for Life. Funeral services for Ms. Hill will be held on Thursday, July 6, 2017at 11:00 A.M. in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Bill Phipps. Interment will follow in Mayfield Cemetery. Visitation ...

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Joel Waller

Joel R. Waller, 52 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 2, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 13, 1964 in Dyer County, Tennessee, Mr. Waller was a retired Registered Nurse and Real Estate Agent. and an avid fan of the Ole Miss Rebels and St. Louis Cardinals. He was a lifelong member of Hawthorne Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mr. Waller will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. ...

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Emily Hendricks

Emily S. "Susie" Scarborough Hendricks, 62 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Friday, June, 30, 2017 at her residence in Yorkville,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 7, 1955, in Gibson County, Tennessee. She was a retired Unemployment Adjudicator for the State of Tennessee and was a lifetime member of Midway Baptist Church but had been a devoted member of the Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Hendricks will be 11:00 AM on Monday, July 3, 2017 in ...

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Myra Joslin

Myra Lois Joslin, 73 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 9, 1944 in Finley, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fate Hickerson and the late Dora Tyner Hickerson. She was a retired pediatric nurse and member of Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Joslin will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Juanita Ellison

Juanita Ellison, 86 of Ripley, Tennessee, formerly of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Asbury Cove Assisted Living in Ripley,Tennessee. Born Monday, August 3, 1931, in Jewett, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late James Edward Null and the late Verna Pearl Midkiff Null. She was a retired employee of World Color Press. Memorial services for Mrs. Ellison will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Asbury Cove Assistant Living Center located at 315 Asbury ...

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Clarissa Webb

Clarissa Grace Webb, infant daughter of Allen and Heather Webb, gained her angel wings on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Graveside services for Clarissa Grace will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Minnick Cemetery near Elbridge, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Lyndal Fisher. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She is survived by her parents, Allen and Heather Webb of Dyersburg, Tennessee; ...

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Judith Davis

Judith R. Davis, 74 of Baldwyn, Mississippi died on Monday, June 26, 2017, at North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born Friday, December 25, 1942 in Bogota, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Sullivan Roberson and the late Dezene Presgrove Roberson. She was a retired nurse and attended the Free Will Church of Amory, Mississippi. Graveside services for Mrs. Davis will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are ...

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Bettie Hartsfield

Bettie Sue Hartsfield, 89 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, June 26, 2017, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 15, 1927 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ira Gregg Crenshaw and the late Robbie Linnie Williams Crenshaw. She was a retired employee of All-Wear and a life long member of Fairview Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Hartsfield will be 11:00 AM on Friday, June 30, 2017 in the Chapel of ...

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Roy Elgin

Roy Gene Elgin, 74 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 12, 1943 in Paragould, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Jewel Elgin and the late Dorothy Tindall Elgin Stark. He was a retired truck driver for Roberts-Gibson Oil Company and an CB enthusiast. Funeral services for Mr. Elgin will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. ...

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Lynn Jacks

Lynn A. Jacks, 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Born Saturday, May 16, 1959 in Millington, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ralph Jacks and the late Lenora Jones Jacks. Mr. Jacks was a retired accountant and had proudly earned the status of Eagle Scout. Funeral services for Mr. Jacks will be 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, June 24, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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Billie Ford

Billie Jean Ford, 79 of Atoka, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at Methodist Hospice House in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 1, 1938 in Nebo, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ruble B.LaRue and the late Cora Ann Sowell LaRue. She was a Retired Civil SVC for the Army Corps of Engineers at Millington NAS. Funeral services for Mrs. Ford will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, June 17, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Sanford Cooper officiating. ...

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Ken Maynor

Ken Maynor, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 27, 1933 in Miston, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Homer B. Maynor and the late Ardie Maynor. He was a retired fork lift operator for Tokheim and Colonial Rubber Works. Graveside services for Mr. Maynor will be 11:30 AM on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Roger Allen. ...

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Sandra Criswell

Sandra Gayle Criswell, 61 of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 8, 2017, at her residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 15, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Ray Gray and the late Carrie Unknown Gray. She was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Criswell will be 10:00 AM on Monday, June 12, 2017 at Rutherford Cemetery in Rutherford, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. David Harmon. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She is ...

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Tony Greene

Tony Andrew Greene, 54 of Jackson, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 5, 1962 in Los Angeles, California , he was the son of the late Wade George Greene and the late Maxine Lumley Greene. Mr. Greene was a Distribution Service Representative for Pathgroup Labs. He was a member of the Love and Truth Church in Jackson where he served as a usher and as a media team member. Tony was an advanced ...

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William Borden, Sr.

William Lee "Buzz" Borden, Sr. , 67, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, June 5, 2017, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 10, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Archie Ozell Borden and the late Lavina Mae Borden. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, a former employee of the State of Tennessee Highway Department and Goodyear. A celebration of life service will be 6:00 PM, ...

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Ted Gentry

October 5, 1943

Ted N. Gentry, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at in Newbern, Tennessee. Born October 5, 1943 in Fowlkes, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry Grady Gentry, Sr. and the late Ora B. Epperson Gentry. He was the owner of Waterserv Company, formerly Genson. Mr. Gentry was a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Knoxville earning a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering on his way to becoming a licensed professional engineer. He was a member of ...

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Willard Lacy

Willard D. Lacy, 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 23, 1938 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Doil Lacy and the late Nellie Opal Lacy. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Mr. Lacy enjoyed Blue Grass Music, loved hunting and fishing and enjoyed beating everyone in a game of checkers. Funeral services for Mr. Lacy will be 2:00 PM on Friday, June 2, ...

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Dona Cook

Dona W. Cook, 81 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, May 29, 2017, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 9, 1936 in Knoxville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edgar Walker and the late Arvilla Mae Moore Walker. She was a retired real estate broker for Cook Auction and Real Estate. Mrs. Cook was baptized as a child in the United Pentecostal Church in Gary, Indiana and presently attended Trimble First Baptist Church. She was a member of the ...

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Geraldine Anthony

Geraldine S. Anthony, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 28, 2017, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 21, 1940 in McNairy County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Harold Sanders and the late Rebecca Kathleen Evans Sanders. She was a self employed Care-Giver. Funeral services for Mrs. Anthony will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Glenn ...

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Doreen Melton

Doreen D. Melton, 72 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, May 26, 2017, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 6, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. Temple and the late Edna A. Robinson Settle. She was a retired administrative assistant for Matthew 25:40, caregiver and proudly served her country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mrs. Melton will be 2:00 PM on Monday, May 29, 2017 at ...

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Virgil Sawyers

Virgil "Junior" Sawyers, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 17, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Virgil Sawyers and the late Bertha Pinckley Sawyers. Mr. Sawyers was a farmer and retired employee of Conalco. Funeral services for Mr. Sawyers will be 1:00 PM on Friday, May 26, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Nona Fussell

Pearl Fussell, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 31, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Richard Hall and the late Helen Lytle Hall. She was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Fussell will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Serge Shoemaker. Visitation will be Monday from ...

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Nancy Hinman

Nancy Joan Hinman, 59 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 20, 2017, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 10, 1957 in Cairo, Illinois, she was a former teacher's aid with JAMP Special Education in Mounds, Illinois. Mrs. Hinman was a member of the RoEllen Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Hinman will be 7:00 PM, on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Johnny Michael and Rev. ...

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Pam Fortner

Pamela Patton Fortner, 54 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, May 19, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 12, 1962 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late W. E. Patton and the late Peggy Bell Patton. She was the maintenance clerk for DOT Foods, member of The Sanctuary and a 1981 Graduate of Dyer County High School where she was a member of the Choctaw cheerleading squad. Funeral services for Mrs. Fortner will be ...

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Jean Forrester

Jean Grills Forrester, 88 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 13, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carl Grills and the late Mary Mulherin Grills. Mrs. Forrester was a retired LPN from The Highlands of Dyersburg. Her home church was Center United Methodist Church where she attended many years before becoming a member of the Newbern First United Methodist Church. ...

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Sue Frye

Sue F. Frye, 61 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Tennova Regional Hospital of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 10, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Billy Jerome Riddick and the late Willie Sue Green McCants. Mrs. Frye was a home-maker. A celebration of life service for Mrs.Frye will be at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 25, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be President Brent Jensen. Visitation will be ...

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Lottie Brown

Lottie G. Brown, 90 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 14, 2017, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 9, 1926 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Franklin Pierce and the late Annie C. Hendricks Pierce. Mrs. Brown retired from HECO Manufacturing after thirty three years of service and was a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Yorkville, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Brown will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at ...

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Dewey Weeks

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Thomas Burns

Thomas Wayne Burns, 69 of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 26, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Paul Burns and the late Sadie Louise Swims Burns. He was a retired employee of World Color and Walmart maintenance department. Mr. Burns proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Visitation for Mr. Burns will be Friday from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams ...

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