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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Joe "Ike" Pierce

Joe "Ike" Pierce, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 5, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William "Dude" Pierce and the late Ethel Hall Pierce. He was a self-employed carpenter, attended Zion United Methodist Church in Elbridge, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Tennessee Army ...

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Hal L. Rector

Hal L. Rector, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 24, 1948 in Pikeville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Logan Rector and the late Helen Kyle Rector. Hal attended Dyersburg City Schools and graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1966. He received a BS and MA in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Hal was a retired employee of the ...

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George David Viar

George David Viar left this earth to go to his Heavenly Resting place on March 23, 2019 at the age of 61. David was born to the late George W. Viar and Betty Jo Hurley Viar on February 2, 1958. David served our country proudly in the U. S. Navy stationed primarily in San Diego, California. When he finished his tour of duty, he drove his motorcycle cross country to Dyersburg, Tennessee where his parents had settled. David and his parents attended RoEllen Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ...

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Wanda Faye Scobey

Wanda Faye Scobey, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 23, 1941 in Maury City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late R. S. Climer and the late Sadie Goodman Climer. She retired from Dyersburg Fabrics after thirty-one years of service. Funeral services for Mrs. Scobey will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Nora Ann Fortner Harber

Nora Ann Fortner Harber, 68, of Covington, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edward Doyle Fortner and the late Mae Helen Stevens Fortner.She was a retired employee of Tennessee Electroplating in Ripley, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Harber will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Beverly Elaine Bryant

Beverly Elaine Bryant, 54, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her residence in Finley,Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 20, 1965, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Burless Bradford Davis and Peggy Sue Burns Davis. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dyersburg Manor for over thirty years. Funeral services for Mrs. Bryant will be 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Sue Byars Walker

Sue Byars Walker, 86 of Calhoun, Georgia formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Calhoun Heath Care Center in Calhoun, Georgia. Born Tuesday, January 17, 1933 in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leba L. Byars and the late Clara Carter Byars. Mrs. Walker was a retired medical transcriptionist for Methodist Hospital and a former volunteer for the Union Mission. Graveside services for Mrs. Walker will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 22, ...

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Annie Mae "Mama Shorty" Tucker

Annie Mae Tucker, 96, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 28, 1922, in Parsons, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Will Holland and the late Mae Belle Holland. She was a loving home-maker and Nanny. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Mr. Brent Pearce. Interment will follow in Dyer County ...

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Zada Ludlow Russ

August 7, 1930

Zada Griffie Ludlow Russ, 88, of Nashville, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Bristol Terrace Assisted Living Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born August 7, 1930 in Greenwood, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Ludlow and the late Johnnie Belle Sibley Ludlow. She was a retired nurse for Dr. George McElroy in Newbern, Tennessee and served the United Methodist Church for over 50 years as the wife of Rev. Laurance S. Russ, Jr. (deceased 2003). Mrs. Russ ...

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Toney Goldsmith

Toney Goldsmith, 55, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 26, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Stanley Lee Goldsmith and the late Linda Lou Atchison Allen. He was a retired heating and air repairman. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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Ruth Wanda Scobey

Ruth Wanda Scobey, 89, of Obion, Tennessee died on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City,Tennessee. Born Friday, August 16, 1929, in Obion County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Burton Fields and the late Euna Bass Fields. She was home-maker and a lifetime member of Obion Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Scobey will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Daniel ...

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Evelyn Marie Franks Morgan

Evelyn Marie Franks Morgan, 66 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 15, 1953 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Onie Odell Lovell and the late Myron Estell Moon Lovell. She was a retired employee of Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson, 98 of Dyer, Tennessee, formerly of Greenfield, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 13, 1921 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Duvall Thurman and the late Lou Ellen Tate Thurman. Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of Obion County General Hospital Dietary Department and member of the Greenfield Church of Christ. Cremation services are under the direction ...

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Travis D. Weaver

Travis D. Weaver, 64 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 10, 1954 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Weaver and the late Montelle Hopper Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a former restaurant manager. A celebration of life service for Mr. Weaver will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Tommye Jean Coffman

Tommye Jean Barham Coffman, 75, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 8, 1943 in Dyersburg (Millsfield Community), Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late T. C. "Jap" Sipes and Imogene Garrison Sipes. She was a retired employee of All Wear and retired licensed practical nurse. Mrs. Coffman was a member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Shelby Chunn

Shelby Chunn, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 30, 1959, in Ridgely, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn Tubbs and the late Ruth Murray Tubbs. She was a guard at Tyson Foods and was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Troy, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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L. P. Yarbro

L. P. Yarbro, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 7, 1935, in Pemiscot County, Missouri. He was the son of the late James Dewey Yarbro and the late Lily Mae Prater Yarbro. Mr. Yarbro was a retired Master Carpenter for Ed Pickens Construction. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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James Lee Sowell

James Lee Sowell, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 9, 1943 in Gibson County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Sherman Sowell and the late Annie Lou Hall Sowell. Mr. Sowell was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works. Graveside services for Mr. Sowell will be 11:30 AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Nettie Ring Biggers

Nettie Ring Biggers, 68, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 1, 1950 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Murray "Spur" Ring and the late Mary Powell Ring. She was a retired store clerk and a Baptist. Funeral services for Mrs. Biggers will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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William Michael Cravens

William Michael Cravens, 61 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 26, 1957 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles William Cravens and Dorothy Marie Turner Cravens. Mr. Cravens was the custodian at Newbern Elementary School. Funeral services for Mr. Cravens will be 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Alton Lee Winchester

Alton Lee Winchester, 79 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 25, 1939 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James "Jim" Winchester and the late Lola Riddick Winchester. He was a retired electrician and former butcher for the old Big Star Supermarket in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Winchester was an avid outdoorsman and member of Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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Larry Odell Carter

October 26, 1928

Larry Odell Carter was born October 26, 1928 to Clarence Odell Carter and Rosa Mai Willis Carter in the Glendale community of Dyer County. He departed this earthly life for his eternal life on February 15, 2019. Growing up on a farm, Larry learned the meaning of hard work at an early age. He was formally educated at the Glendale School and Newbern High School. At age sixteen Larry said he had learned all he needed and began farming full time on the family farm. A few years later his ...

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Carlos Gabel

Carlos Gene Gabel, 69, of Kenton, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence in Kenton,Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 24, 1949, in Dyer, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Benton Lee Gabel and the late Lou Nell Glidewell Gabel. He was a retired truck driver for Mason Hall Grain Company in Mason Hall Tennessee. Visitation for Mr. Gabel will be Sunday from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Brownie Lee Canada Keathley

Brownie Lee Canada Keathley, 79 of Dyer, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 21, 1939 in Dyer, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Reed Canada and the late Beulah May McDaniel Canada. She was a retired employee of ITT in Milan, Tennessee and a member of Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Keathley will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 ...

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Cecil Deal, Jr.

Cecil Deal, Jr., 87, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, February 11, 2019, at West Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 13, 1932, in Gratio, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Cecil Deal, Sr. and the late Hallie Pope Deal. He was a retired Tow Boat Pilot for Hickman Harbor Service, member of Southside Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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Shirley F. Anderson

Shirley F. Anderson, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, February 11, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 19, 1939, in Metropolis, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Richard Durward Webb and the late Susan Ruth Emery. Mrs. Anderson was a former teacher at Seward Elementary School in Chicago, Illinois and retired from the City of Dyersburg School System as a special education assistant. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, February 16, ...

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David J. Hendren

David J. Hendren, 52 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 28, 1966,in Illinois, he was the shipping coordinator for Hexpol of Dyersburg, was the main assistant football coach at Three Oaks Middle School and helped coach many area softball and baseball teams. Funeral services for Mr. Hendren will be 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Bruce A. MacDonald

Bruce A. MacDonald, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 8, 1950 in Detroit. Michigan, he was the son of the late Thomas Lynn MacDonald and the late Julianne Olszak MacDonald. Mr. MacDonald was a retired self-employed Electricial Technician. Cremation services for Mr. MacDonald are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one brother, Thomas Len MacDonald ...

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Ellen Elizabeth Abbott

Ellen Elizabeth Abbott, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Columbia, Missouri, died on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 11, 1953, in Columbia, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late L. T. Shettlesworth and the late Anna Woods. She was a retired Office Administrator for the University of Missouri College of Veterinarian Medicine. Her love for animals was evident in everything that she did. A celebration of life ...

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Patricia Dianne Bettencourt

Patricia Dianne Bettencourt, 67 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 6, 1951 in Covington, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Everett W. Gray and the late Velma I Burgess Gray. Ms. Bettencourt was a retired licensed practical nurse. A celebration of life service for Ms. Bettencourt will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 9, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Franklin Monroe Atnipp

Franklin Monroe Atnipp, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 4, 1940, in Weakley County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Thomas Atnipp and the late Modell Bond Atnipp. He was an active member of Fairview Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee and attended the Men's Sunday School Class. Funeral services for Mr. Atnipp will be 10:00 AM, Saturday, February 9, 2019, ...

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Mickey Wilson

Mickey Wilson, 51, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 15, 1967, he was the son of James Allen Casler and the late Holly Faye Williams Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a former steel mill employee. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Charity Ann Wilson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two sons, Josh Wilson and Bracken Lee Wilson both of Dyersburg, ...

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Julie Marie Martin

Julie Marie Martin, 60 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Marshall, Washington and Great Falls, Montana, died on Sunday, February 3, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She recently moved to Tennessee to be near her daughter and grandchildren. Born Wednesday, April 30, 1958 in Conrad, Montana, she was the daughter of Benny L. Beaudry and Darlene Whitmore Beaudry. Ms. Martin was an employee of the United States Postal Service. Cremation services for Ms. Martin ...

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Amy Rachel Plascencia

Amy Rachel Plascencia, infant daughter of Jose Plascencia Martinez and Raquel Aviles Hernandez, died Thursday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Amy Rachel Plascencia will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Yorkville Cemetery. Officiating this service Father Francisco Franquize. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Maria Hernandez, Sigfredo Aviles, Teodora ...

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George Glen French

George Glen French, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 29, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 16, 1940 in Tatumville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Herbert Glen French and the late Lucille Roberts French. Mr. French was the owner of Hog Haven, fifty year member of the Dyersburg Moose Lodge and proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard. Funeral services for Mr. French will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 31, 2019 in ...

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Jean Poore Palmer

Jean Poore Palmer, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Morningside of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 5, 1943 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Aaron Poore and the late Esther Arnett Poore. Mrs. Palmer was a 1962 graduate of Newbern High School and a 1973 graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin. She retired in 2001 after 27 years as a second grade teacher with the Dyersburg City School System. From ...

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Louise Jean Smith

June 8, 1927

Louise Jean Smith, 91 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, January 28, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born June 8, 1927 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John William Pannell and the late Leona Tate Pannell. Mrs. Smith was a retired employee of Trimble Manufacturing Company and a member of Trimble Assembly Of God Church. Cremation services for Mrs. Smith are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Ruth Ann Atnipp

Ruth Ann Atnipp, 76, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer,Tennessee. Born Monday, September 14, 1942, in Latham, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late William Thomas Atnipp and the late Modell Bond Atnipp. At the age of thirteen, she went to live with her uncle, A.J.Bond and Aunt, Ruby Bond. In 1960 she graduated from Gleason High School and from Lambuth College on June 1, 1964. Ms. Atnipp worked in accounts ...

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William "Steve" Bailey

William "Steve" Bailey, 56 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 28, 1962 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy Pinky Bailey and the late Sadie Mai Mayo Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a retired carpenter. Graveside services for Mr. Bailey will be 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Bro. Nathe ...

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Terry William Lewis

Terry William Lewis, 68 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 26, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 3, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan, he was the son of the late William Jesse Lewis and the late Stella Francis Kellar Lewis. Mr. Lewis was a retired truck driver. Cremation services for Mr. Lewis are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Calvin Lewis of Illinois; one sister, Dolores M. Bingham of Newbern, ...

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Ethel Morene Bibbs

August 28, 1928

Ethel Morene Bibbs, 90 of Newbern, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at her home in Newbern, Tennessee, after a long illness. Born on August 28, 1928 in Kenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Tucker and the late Annie Ethel Beard Tucker. Mrs. Bibbs was a retired employee of Midwest Ice Cream, children's day care provider, home-maker and member of the Glendale Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Bibbs will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, ...

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James M. Green

James M. Green, 87 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 9, 1931, he was the son of the late James Gordon Green and the late Ruby Bell Green. Mr. Green was a self-employed Pharmacist, member of Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Funeral services for Mr. Green will be 12:00 PM on Friday, January 25, ...

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Emily-Kate Anderson

Emily-Kate Anderson, age 32, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Monday, January 21, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Dyersburg on Wednesday, August 27, 1986. She leaves behind her beloved son, Noah Keith Anderson; her mother, Rose Myers and sisters, Jill Powers (Billy) of Newbern, Tennessee and Lucy Anderson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; grandmother, Betty Sue Myers of Dyersburg, Tennessee; grandparents, Ray and Beverly Parker of Kenton, Tennessee; uncles, Mike Myers (Stephanie) of ...

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Leon Hardin

Leon Hardin, 85 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, January 18, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 12, 1933, he was delivered by his father, Roy Hardin on the Hardin Farm located in the Millsfield Community. Mr. Hardin was the owner of the City Market Grocery, Newbern Shoe Store and established Mom's Buffett. Since 1996, he had been employed at D & D Shoe Company in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was a member and deacon of the ...

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Ann Elizabeth Phillips

Ann Elizabeth Phillips, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 16, 1946 in Hickman, Kentucky.She was a retired employee of All-Wear and Tyson Foods. Mrs. Phillips was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Phillips will be 2:30 PM on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie ...

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Donald Ray "Don" Cottrell

Donald Ray "Don" Cottrell, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 27, 1946 in Blue America, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Harrison Cottrell and the late Pat Dunivant Cottrell Hickerson. Mr. Cottrell was the the owner/operator of Cottrell Electric in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the Tennessee National ...

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