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Joyce A. Davis

Joyce A. Davis, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 7, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Tullos Davis and the late Flora Childress Davis. Ms. Davis was a retired employee of Dyersburg State Community College and was the President of the Board of Directors for the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. A celebration of life visitation for Ms. Davis will be held on Tuesday, ...

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Lawrence Edward Lusk

Lawrence Edward Lusk, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at Methodist Hospital-Germantown in Germantown, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 21, 1941 in Cleveland, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Lee Edward Lusk and the late Eula Mae Boyd Lusk Kelly. Mr. Lusk was a retired employee of Trunkline Gas Company and member of Volunteer Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Lusk will be 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, January 3, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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John Henry Jones

John Henry Jones, 74 of Finley, Tennessee died on Friday, December 28, 2018 in Pocahontas, Arkansas. Born Monday, December 26, 1944 in Pochaontas, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Edgar Jones and the late Gladys Fuller Jones. He was a retired farmer, commercial fisherman and factory employee. Mr. Jones proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Funeral services for Mr. Jones will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Claude O. "Cowboy" Marbrey

Claude O. "Cowboy" Marbrey, 74, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, December 28, 2018, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 5, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Claude O. Marbrey, Sr. and the late Maxine Moore Marbrey. He was a retired truck driver and a Baptist. Graveside services for Mr. Marbrey will be 1:00 PM on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Cool Springs Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Dr. Bill ...

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Odean Thornton Rasberry

Odean Thornton Rasberry, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 9, 1943 in Winnsboro, Louisiana, she was the daughter of the late Otis Thornton and the late Eveline Hill Thornton. Odean received her Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Tennessee School of Social Work. She was the retired director of social services for the Memphis Mental Health Institute and a member of the Dyersburg ...

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James "Hack" McCullough

James "Hack" McCullough, 99 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 26, 1919 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James E. McCullough and the late Maud May Smith McCullough. He was a self employed painter and previous property owner of McCullough Apartments located in Newbern, Tennessee. Mr. McCullough was an avid hunter and fisherman. A celebration of life ...

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Jimmy Gatlin

Jimmy Gatlin, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 20, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 12, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Paul Gatlin and the late Grace French Gatlin. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Emmaus Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Gatlin will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, December ...

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Imogene Clark

Imogene Clark, 87, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at Tri-Star Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 5, 1931 in Ethridge, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Robert Crumley and the late Pearl Ann James Crumley. Mrs. Clark was a retired beautician and former employee of Bendix/ Heath Company in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Funeral services for Mrs. Clark will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 22, 2018 in the Chapel of ...

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Michael W. Sanders

Michael "Wayne" Sanders, 66, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, December 17, 2018, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 9, 1952, in McNairy County. He was the son of the late Charles Harold Sanders and the late Rebecca Kathleen Evans. He was a retired salesman for Lanier Furniture Company and Fowlkes Furniture Company. Graveside services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Faye Norman

Faye Norman, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 16, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, July 11, 1939 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Calvin Humphries and the late Willie Bee Tyler Humphries. Mrs. Norman was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Norman will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Eudell Holmes. Interment will follow in ...

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Krystal Elaine Honeycutt

Krystal Elaine Honeycutt, 30, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away at the home of her brother on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born Saturday, July 9, 1988 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Monroe B. Murphy and Sandra Hall. Funeral services for Ms. Honeycutt will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Mycheal Hunt. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Tony Edward McFarland

Tony Edward McFarland, 63 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 12, 2018, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 19, 1955 in Yorkville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Marion Edward McFarland and Shirley Wren Reynolds. Mr. McFarland was a retired employee of Reelfoot Metal. Graveside services for Mr. McFarland will be 10:00 AM on Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Yorkville Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Trent McManus. Family and friends ...

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Asher James Boyd

Asher James Boyd, infant son of Taylor Lynn Boyd and Alexis Nicole Holt, of Trenton, Tennessee opened his eyes to face of God on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Graveside services for Asher James Boyd will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at Springhill Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by ...

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Timothy "Bo" Burns

Timothy "Bo" Burns, 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 5, 1960 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was a retired employee of Lovejoy Farms. Graveside services for Mr. Burns will be 1:00 PM on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM until 12:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Charles (Chuck) Clifton, Jr.

Charles D. (Chuck) Clifton, Jr., 61, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, December 3, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Born Thursday, April 11, 1957, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Charles Draper Clifton, Sr. and the late Linda Sue Holland Clifton.He was a retired employee for Kroger and served his country in the United States Air Force. Cremation services for Mr. Clifton are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Joanne Coleman

Joanne Coleman , 87 of Samburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 28, 1931 in Samburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jack Hogg and the late Effie Summers Hogg. She was a retired school teacher and parishioner of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Union City, Tennessee. She dedicated her life to the Sisters of Charity Nazareth, Kentucky for twenty-seven years. Mass for Mrs. ...

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Allen Wade McCulloch

Allen Wade McCulloch, 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 24, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 22, 1941 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Cecil McCulloch and the late Pauline Tickle McCulloch. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Dyersburg Fabrics and member of the First Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. McCulloch will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 27, 2018 in the Chapel of ...

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Bobby Gene Dowland

Bobby Gene Dowland, 66 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 23, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 29, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy Dowland and Daisy Dowland Sutton. He was a retired employee of Walton's Office Products. Graveside services for Mr. Dowland will be 1:00 PM on Sunday, November 25, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Shirlene D. Parker

Shirlene Parker, 64 of Bogota, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at her residence in Bogota, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 30, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Orbie Blackley and the late Mamie Helen Palmer Blackley. Following in the profession of her parents, she was an employee of the United States Postal service, a position that was held in her family for sixty plus years. Mrs. Parker was a member of the Bogota Baptist Church where she ...

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Mary Gatlin

Mary Gatlin, 78 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 8, 1940 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earlie Preslar and the late Katherine Hilliard Preslar. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and member of Emmaus Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Gatlin will be 10:30 AM on Monday, November 26, 2018 in the Chapel of ...

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Pansy Arlene Cox

Pansey Arlene Cox, 98 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Patoka, Illinois died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, November 29, 1919 in Patoka, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Wm. Lawrence Perrine and the late Bessie Adelia Gerrish Perrine. Mrs. Cox was a member of the First Christian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Cox will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, November 24, ...

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Micheal Eugene McKinnie

Michael Eugene McKinnie, 48 of Lexington, Kentucky died on Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his residence in Lexington, Kentucky. Born Thursday, June 4, 1970 in Bolivar, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charlie Louis McKinnie, Sr. and the late Lucille Moore McKinnie. Mr. McKinnie was passionate about his job at Quad Graphics and cared deeply for his work family. He was an avid University of Kentucky Wildcats sports fan. His hobbies included watching movies and visiting new restaurants. ...

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Betty Jane Thorpe

Betty Jane Thorpe, 55 of Dyer, Tennessee died on Monday, November 19, 2018, at her residence in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 21, 1963 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Alton A. King and Betty Jean Hurt King. She was a home-maker and former deli cook for Exxon in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Ms. Thorpe will be 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, November 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home . Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Cameron Joseph Beasley

Cameron Joseph Beasley, 25, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 18, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 25, 1992 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cameron attended Chester County High School and graduated in 2011 from Crockett County High School. In 2013 he graduated from Northeast Mississippi Junior College. He was an employee of the Tennessee Farmer Co-Operative in Jackson, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. ...

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Alma D. Neace

Alma D. Neace, 71 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 10, 1947 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joshua Fugate and the late Mae Fugate. Mrs. Neace was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Neace are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Brownlow Neace of Memphis, Tennessee; one daughter, Bobbie Tidwell of Dyersburg, Tennessee; ...

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Denise Ann Meyer

July 4, 1957

Denise Ann Meyer, 61 of Warrior, Alabama, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her residence in Warrior, Alabama. Born on July 4, 1957 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Billy Pruessner and the late Doris Pruessner. Mrs. Meyer was a retired licensed practical nurse. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Meyer will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Charles M. Brewer

Charles M. Brewer, 85 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Carbondale and DeSoto. Illinois, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 18, 1933 in Carbondale, Illinois, he was the son of the late George Allen Brewer and the late Lena Hill Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a retired employee of Tesa Tuck, Inc., member of the New Life Tabernacle in Murphysboro, Illinois from 1971 until 2018 and proudly served his ...

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Martha Marie Cobb

Martha Marie Cobb, 97 of Newbern, died on Monday, November 5, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 23, 1921 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Connell and the late Maggie Lou Connell. She a retired private duty sitter for Parkview Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee and a member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Cobb will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 ...

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Mary Elizabeth Howell

Mary Elizabeth Howell, 90 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 2, 1928 in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Noah Daniel Morgan and Amy Gladys Ray Morgan. Mrs. Howell was a self employed business owner. A memorial service for Mrs. Howell will be held a later date. She is survived by six sons, Rick Dunahoo (Sarah) of Newbern, Tennessee, Adrian L. McComb (Laurie) of ...

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Phillip Shane Flowers

Phillip Shane Flowers, 66 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 12, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Flowers and the late Elaine Flatt Flowers. He was a retired electrician with Kiwitt. Mr. Flowers was a member of IBEW for over thirty five years and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Funeral services for ...

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Dorothy Cook Ferguson

Dorothy Cook Ferguson, 87 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 29, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 31, 1931 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Sam Edward Cook and the late Maggie Lee Heskett Cook. She was the valedictorian of the 1949 class of Trimble High School. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker. Graveside services for Mrs. Ferguson will be 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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Dorothy Louise Smith

Dorothy Louise Smith, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 26, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 19, 1934, in Tyler, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Lexie Ruby Cox and the late Gertrude Buchanan Cox. She was a loving homemaker. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by ...

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Brenda Joyce Moore

Brenda Joyce Moore of Dyersburg passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at the age of 71. Brenda was born on a cold, snowy day in Crockett County in her parents’ home at Chestnut Bluff. Brenda was born first, then – in what was a surprise – her brother Terry followed. Her parents were Walter Royce and Mary Frances Ford, fondly remembered as longtime owners of Ford’s Grocery in Lauderdale County’s Curve community. Brenda graduated from ...

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Connie Faye Gourley McIntosh

Connie Faye McIntosh, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 22, 1966, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Mr. Aldeon Wayne Gourley and Mrs. Ruth Ann Rose Gourley . Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 25, 2018, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tommy Roper. Visitation ...

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Joy Faye Patterson Summers

Joy Faye Patterson Summers, 55 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 25, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joy "Bud" Patterson and the late Monette Permenter Chase. She and her husband were the former owners of City Cafe located in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Summers will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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James "Bud" William Fair, Sr.

James "Bud" William Fair, Sr. , 65 of Obion, Tennessee died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at his residence in Obion,Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 8, 1953, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late W. B. "Doodle" Fair and Mrs. Sue Sawyer Fair. Mr. Fair was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Caterpillar. Funeral services for Mr. Fair will be 1:30 on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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David J. Walker

David J. Walker, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 16, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elvert Nelson Walker and the late Nina May Roberts Walker. He was the retired produce manager for Kroger in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Walker served on the Forked Deere Electric Cooperative Board of Directors for eighteen years and was presently serving as ...

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Kay Robbins

Kay Robbins, 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 5, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Barker and the late Lois Sanford Barker. Mrs. Robbins was a home-maker A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Brent Pearce. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM ...

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George D. "Doc" Cowart

George D. "Doc" Cowart, 91, of Springville, Tennessee died on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence in Springville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 3, 1927 in Henagar, Alabama, he was the son of the late George B. Cowart and the late Jessie Marbutt Cowart. Mr. Cowart retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service to his country. He was a member of the Henry Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Cowart will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the ...

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Jerry Lynn Bargery

Jerry Lynn "Mulehead" Bargery, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 15, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 21, 1940 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Melvin E. Bargery and the late Martha S. Miller Bargery. He was a former employee of the Lake County Highway Department and served as an officer for the Ridgely Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Bargery was a Master Mason with Masonic Lodge # ...

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Jerry Patterson

Jerry Paul Patterson, 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee.Born Thursday, November 10, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jesse Elick Patterson and the late Lettie Elizabeth Patterson. He was the owner of Patterson Brothers Wrecker Service.Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Shirley Rollins Adkins

Shirley Anne Rollins Adkins, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 17, 1935 in Friendship, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Wray Rollins and the late Gladys Loral Gooch Rollins. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. The joy of her life was sharing in the lives and caring for the children of her family and friends. A private service will be held at a ...

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Dorothy Virginia Ray King

Dorothy Virginia Ray King, 83 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 12, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 14, 1935 in Decatur County , Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Elvis Ray and the late Bertha Smothers Ray. She was a home-maker Graveside services for Mrs. King will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Yorkville Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Chuck Carter. Family and ...

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James Monroe McCulloch

James Monroe McCulloch, 79, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 8, 1939, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Mr. James Cecil McCulloch and the late Mrs. Pauline Tickle McCulloch. He was a farmer and proudly served his county in the Tennessee National Guard for twelve years. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Church Grove Cemetery ...

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Leon "Buddy" Poor

Leon "Buddy" Poor, 94 of Obion, Tennessee died on Friday, October 5, 2018, at his residence in Obion, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 9, 1924 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Grady Poor and the late Tula Journey Poor. He was a retired plant engineer with A T & T, member of Oakridge Church of Christ and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Funeral services for Mr. Poor will be 1:00 PM on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the ...

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Dwayne Parnell

August 14, 1959

Thomas Dwayne Parnell died on October 3rd, 2018 at his home in Santa Barbara in the presence of his loving family, son Eli Baur and life partner Molly Baur. Surviving are his parents, Thomas and Patricia Parnell of Newbern, Tennessee, sister Cindy (Edward) Dobbs of Memphis, Tennessee, nephew Andrew Dobbs, and nieces Ella and Lila Dobbs. Affectionately known as Parnell, he was born August 14, 1959 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He grew up in Newbern Tennessee with a large and ...

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Richard Edward Wells

Richard Edward Wells, 46, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 16, 1971, in Bellville, Illinois. Mr. Wells was the Resource Officer for the Dyer County Sheriff Department at Dyer County High School, a former member of the Dyer County Rescue Squad, and former CERT at North West Correction Complex . Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 5, 2018, in the Chapel of ...

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Martin Luther "Luke" Carnell

Martin Luther "Luke" Carnell passed away on Monday October 1, 2018 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his daughter Carol Carnell Higgins (Terry), two sons Daryl Carnell (Laura) and Gerald Carnell. One Brother, Edwin "Skeeter" Carnell. Six grandchildren: Hayley Higgins (Josh Nolen), John-Hayden Higgins, Emily Carnell Young (John), Malissa Carnell Flagg (Garrett), Ashley Carnell Flansburg (Abe) and Alicia Carnell (Skylier). ...

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