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Annie McCorkle

Annie Glenn McCorkle became a centenarian on October 16, 2016. She was born in 1916 to Ann Heath (McCorkle), from Milan-Medina in Gibson County, and to Glenn Roache McCorkle of the Verdant Plain McCorkle community on Highway 77, now Churchton, east of Newbern. Her father was a long-time magistrate and JP for the Ninth District of Dyer County. Annie attended the old Union Grove school in Churchton, then graduated from Newbern High School in 1934. She attended three years at Union University, ...

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Sharon Woodley

Sharon Sherron Woodley, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 2, 2017, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 22, 1943 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Mary Yates Cutler and the late Nathan Cutler. She was a retired employee of S & R. Funeral services for Ms. Woodley will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Rick Knoll. Interment will follow in ...

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Jack Zarecor, Jr.

Jack Zarecor, Jr., 60 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 30, 2017, at his residence in Yorkville,Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 11, 1956, in Gibson County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Jack Zarecor and the late Georgia Sue Legions Zarecor. He was an electrician, a member of Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, May 4, 2017, at Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian ...

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Rebecca Austin

Rebecca Scobey Austin, 84 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 11, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Willie "Bill" Scobey and the late Lessie Fitzgerald Scobey. Mrs. Austin was a retired bookkeeper for Tigrett and Shibley Insurors and was a member of Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church and attended Bethlehem Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she ...

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James Jackson

January 14, 1940

James Andrew Jackson, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born January 14, 1940 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Aaron Jackson and the late Genier Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be 10:00 AM on Monday, May 1, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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James Davis

James Aubrey Davis, 78 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, April 28, 2017, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 24, 1938 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Aubrey "Snooks" Davis and the late Elizabeth Murray Davis. He was a retired employee of Goodyear and proudly served his country in the United States Army-National Guard. Mr. Davis served the Town of Trimble for many years as an Alderman before serving two terms as Mayor. ...

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Royce Lippard

Royce Wade Lippard, 76 of Collegedale,Tennessee died on Thursday, April 27, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare in Cleveland, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 31, 1940 in Lane, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clayton Ivie Lippard and the late Maurine Evelyn Roddy Lippard. He was a simple man of few words, that cherished life greatly. The most important things of his life were God, his family and friends. He was a carpenter by trade, working alongside his sons for over thirty years of his ...

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James Seratt

James T. Seratt, 65 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 26, 2017, at Milan General Hospital in Milan, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 7, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George T. Seratt and Martha Lavinia Simpson Crunk. He was a retired employee of Ford Construction. Graveside services for Mr. Seratt will be 3:00 PM on Friday, April 28, 2017 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Paul Mallard

Paul H. Mallard, 74 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 23, 2017, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 16, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. L. Mallard and the late Sue Howard Mallard. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Glendale church of Christ and former member of the Newbern Saddle Club. Funeral services for Mr. Mallard will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Agnes Sergel

Agnes Sergel, 88 of Union City, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at Union City Manor in Union City, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 26, 1929 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Martin Luther McManis and the late Jewell Newbern McManis. Mrs. Sergel was a home-maker and attended Woodland Mills Baptist Church. Graveside services will be 3:30 PM on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 at Freemont Cemetery near Troy, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Serge ...

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Sarah Medley

Sarah Clara Medley, 79 of Mason Hall, Tennessee died on Friday, April 21, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 29, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Harper and the late Velma Speck Harper. She was a former private duty sitter. In honor Mrs. Medley's wishes, a private service will be held. She is survived by two sons, Danny Medley and wife, Gale of Mason Hall, Tennessee and Merl Medley of Nashville, Tennessee; ...

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John Criswell

John Wayne Criswell, 66 of Halls, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 18, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 21, 1950 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clintie Buford Criswell and the late Mattie Eudell Dowell Criswell. Mr. Criswell was a retired employee of Anderson Hickey and proudly served his country in the the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Memorial services for Mr. Criswell will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, ...

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Eunice Idella Poteet Stover

Eunice Idella Poteet Stover, 92 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, May 27, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 17, 1926 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Benny Edward Poteet and the late Drury Idella Featherston Poteet. Mrs. Stover was a retired employee of Morris Manufactuing and Wrangler. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methoidst Church and also attended Center United Methodist ...

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Tony R. Childress, Sr.

Tony R. Childress, Sr., 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 2, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Aubrey Thomas Childress and the late Gola Marie Sorrell Childress. Mr. Childress was the owner/operator of Ohio Valley Transport. A memorial service for Mr. Childress will be held at 5:00 PM on Friday, May 31, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Carolyn Ann Parnell Devasier

Carolyn Ann Parnell Devasier , 85, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, May 24, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 18, 1933 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lattie Parnell and the late Gertrude Ragsdale Parnell. She a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and a member of Trimble First Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Devasier will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at ...

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Maylyn Sanders Moore

Maylyn Moore, 77, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 10, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Russell Sanders and the late Mary Sue Fields Sanders. Mrs. Moore was a retired employee of Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Medical Center and attended the Trimble Assembly of God Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Moore will be held at 3:30 PM on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Pierce Cemetery in Trimble, ...

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Patsy Ann Connell

Patsy Ann Connell, 74 of Palmersville, Tennessee, formerly of Seffner, Flordia, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 27, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John V. Joslin and the late Gurtha Mae Pratt Joslin. Mrs. Connell was a retired employee of Lazy Day Manufacturing and member of Landmark Baptist Church in Seffner, Flordia. Funeral services for Mrs. Connell will be held at 11:00 AM on ...

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Betty Jane Chilcutt

Betty Jane Chilcutt, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 21, 2019. Born Tuesday, October 5, 1937 in Beulah, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lonzo Turnbow and the late Annie Lee Hensley Turnbow. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Chilcutt will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in the Chapel of the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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William Edwin "Skeeter" Carnell

William Edwin "Skeeter" Carnell, 88, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, May 20, 2019, at Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 10, 1931, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Benson Carnell and the late Lora M. Chapman Carnell. He was a retired employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing, lifetime member of Newbern Masonic Lodge, proudly served his country in the United States Navy and enjoyed spending time on the family farm. Graveside ...

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Ruth I. Ballard

Ruth I. Ballard, 94 of Owensboro, Kentucky died on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in Owensboro, Kentucky. Born Thursday, March 12, 1925 in Cullman, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Freeman and the late Annie Whitlow Freeman. Mrs. Ballard was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Ballard will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 PM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams ...

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Ann Green

Ann Green, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 23, 1943 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earnest Rice McCoy and the late Lorraine McCoy. She along with her husband owned Paul's Cleaners. Mrs. Green was an avid University of Tennessee fan. Funeral services for Mrs. Green will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Bobby Wayne Hill

Bobby Wayne Hill, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 11, 1945 in Newbern, Tennessee, Mr. Hill was a self employed roofer and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Cremation services for Mr. Hill are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Amber Benthal (Steven) of Newbern, Tennessee and Misty Cole (Mike) ...

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Sgt. Larry House, USA (Retired)

Sgt. Larry House, USA (Retired), 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 17, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Nathan House and the late Frances Mosley House. He retired from the United States Army with the rank of Sergeant in 1972 and then pursued his career in retail parts management retiring from NAPA in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. House was a life long member and deacon ...

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Patricia Ann Burkhead

Patricia Ann Burkhead, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, May 10, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 1, 1936 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm King and the late Grace Gossett King. She was a retired employee of Sylvania and a home-maker. Mrs. Burkhead was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Burkhead will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, May 13, 2019 at ...

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John Noe

John Noe, 92 , of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 10, 1927 in Catron, Missouri, he was the son of the late Dolpha Lester Noe and the late Pearl Levada Santie Noe. While living in Chicago he was an employee of Zenith Radio and after moving to Dyersburg he was employed by Poly-One/Colonial Rubber Works. Mr. Noe was a member of the West Dyersburg Church Of Christ. Graveside services for Mr Noe will be held at ...

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Shirley LeeAnn Cavness

Shirley LeeAnn Cavness, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 12, 1941 in Henderson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Medlin and the late Elsie Hart Medlin. Mrs. Cavness was a retired group home manager and member of The Gathering Place. Funeral services for Mrs. Cavness will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Chapel of ...

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Don Luckett

Don Luckett, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at VanAyer Health & Rehabilitation Center in Martin, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 3, 1934 in Haywood County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Luckett and the late Nannie Leona Daniels Luckett. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart for twenty years. Mr. Luckett was a member of Glendale Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Luckett will be held at 1:00 PM on ...

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Barbara Stover

Barbara Lenell Stover, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 14, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Chester Webb and the late Florence Jones Buchannon. She was a former employee of the Silver Castle, Dyersburg Fabrics, Sylvania and Maple Ridge Manor. Mrs. Stover was a faithful member of the Miller's Chapel Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services ...

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Shirley Doris Ables

Shirley Doris Ables, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 24, 1945, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Captain Pollard Burns and the late Lillie Mae Parmenter Copeland. Mrs. Ables was a retired employee of Sylvania. Funeral services for Mrs. Ables will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in the Chapel of the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Peggy Marie Smith Parnell

Peggy Marie Smith Parnell, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 18, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Allen Smith and the late Cynthia Quinn Tilghman Smith. Mrs. Parnell was a retired secretary for the Dyer County Agriculture Extension Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Dyersburg Cumberland Church, member of the Keenagers, member of the Bontheo ...

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Alfred Wayne Tidwell

Alfred Wayne Tidwell, 76 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 21, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He retired from IUEC Local 30 in Memphis, Tennessee. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Tidwell will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ward Tidwell; four sons, Tim Tidwell, Terry ...

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Mrs. Trumon Gwinn Allmon

Trumon Gwinn Allmon, 81 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, June 25, 1937, in Friendship, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Reggie Littleton "Litt" Gwinn and the late Robbie Mae Gwinn. Mrs. Allmon was the retired executive program assistant for the Dyersburg USDA/ASCS Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Tigrett Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Eva Faye Hudson

Eva Faye Hudson, 76 of Humboldt, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her residence in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joe Claybrook and the late Johnnie Craig Claybrook. She was a retired farmer, taxidermist and she served Gibson County as the first lady Road Commissioner. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Gibson Wells United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Hudson will be held at 12;00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, ...

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Tabitha Ward Cavaness

Tabitha Tallulah Cavaness, 41 of Alamo, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the home of her parents in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 20, 1978 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She held a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and was a licensed Professional Engineer. She was the Director of Project Development for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. Mrs. Cavaness was a member of the Davidson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian ...

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Sarah Lee Craig Mitchell

Sarah Lee Craig Mitchell, 84 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Obion, Tennessee, died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at her residence in Chicago, Illinois. Born Friday, December 21, 1934 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fred Craig and the late Alice Carter Craig. Mrs. Mitchell was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Mitchell will be 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Rick Isbell ...

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Michael Dwayne King

Michael Dwayne King, 65, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 25, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Rev. Alton King and the late Betty Hurt King. Mr. King was a retired truck driver for Cowan Logistics. Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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Roger Cathey

Roger Cathey, 67, of Friendship, Tennessee, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 28, 1951 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Cathey and the late Lorene Kirk Cathey. He and his wife, Jo Ann, served as the music worship leaders for Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee; where he was a member. Funeral services for Mr. Cathey will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, ...

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Alma Marshall

Alma Marshall, 85 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 28, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Bradford and the late Emma Pearl Albritton Bradford. Mrs. Marshall was a home-maker and retired factory employee. She was a member of the Trimble First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall ...

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Ryan Patrick Kennedy

Ryan Patrick Kennedy, 26, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 6, 1992 in Beaumont, Texas, Ryan was a graduate of Dyersburg High School and an employee of Sonic of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Kennedy are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Lay Kennedy (Ray) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his father, David A. Kennedy of Beaumont, Texas ; ...

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Joseph Eric Kates

Joseph Eric Kates, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, April 23, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas. He was an employee of SRG in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Kates will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe Ozment . Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern,Tennessee. Visitation will be Saturday, ...

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Mary D. Jayroe

Mary Jayroe, 96, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Jayroe was born on Thursday, September 28, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late James Edward Deupree and the late Elizabeth Cleage Deupree. She was a former teacher at Dyersburg High School. Mrs. Jayroe was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and was a member of the McDowell Music Club. Funeral services will be ...

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Harold Cole

Harold Cole, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 3, 1941 in Halls, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Irby Cole and the late Dorothy Cole. He was retired from Republic Builders and proudly served in the United States Army. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Interment will ...

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Sherron Ayers

Sherron Robbins Ayers, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 30, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Dora Ethel Henley Robbins and the late Herbert J. Robbins. Sherron was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose family meant the world to her and she will be greatly missed. She recently retired from the Dyer County Board of Education after 32 years of service, ...

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Hazel D. Young

Hazel D. Young, 89 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 20, 1929, in Gibson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Lester Howell and the late Annie Mae Howell . She was a retired janitor for Trimble Elementary School and a member of Trimble First Baptist Church for over fifty years. Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Saturday, April 13, 2019 at ...

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Kenneth Galloway

Kenneth Galloway, 71, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 25, 1947, in Mason Hall, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Mann Galloway and the late Irene Alexander Galloway. In his thirty-five year career at Trimble Elementary School, Mr. Galloway, was a devoted teacher, principal and coach for football and basketball. He was a member of Trimble First Baptist Church, an avid ...

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Gloria A. Morgan

Gloria A. Morgan, 62 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 27, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Saraifico and the late Sophie Jose Saraifico. She was the breakfast hostess for the Hampton Inn of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe ...

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Thomas Benjamin "Benji" Sandlin

Thomas Benjamin "Benji" Sandlin, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 11, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of Thomas "Tommy" Sandlin and Tanya Sandlin. He was a master plumber and an avid race car driver. Cremation services for Mr. Sandlin are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Sandlin of Dyersburg, ...

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Glen Davis

Glen Davis, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee after a year long battle with cancer. Born Thursday, November 14, 1946 in RoEllen, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Carl Davis and the late Mai Ellen Adkins Davis. He was a life-long farmer and owner/operator of Davis Trackhoe. Mr. Davis was a member of Newbern First Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard for six ...

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