Teresa Marie Hughes Milligan

Teresa Marie Hughes Milligan, 49 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 9, 1969 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Doug Hughes and the late Marie Dunevant Hughes. She was a former school bus driver for the Dyer County School System and a former employee of Lock's Grocery. Funeral services for Mrs. Milligan will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Bobby Franklin "Bob" Sparks

Bobby Franklin "Bob" Sparks, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 17, 1940 in McComas, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph Wattie Sparks and the late Hazel Gertrude Barlow Sparks. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire Company. In honor of Bob's wishes cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his ...

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Elizabeth C. Evans

Elizabeth Carter Evans, 56 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 24, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Evert Carter and the late Rosemary Williams Richardson. She was a retired employee of Methodist Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Evans will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Finley Baptist Church. Officiating this ...

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Martha Newsom Hancock

Martha Newsom Hancock, 87 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 20, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Newsom and the late Liddie Mozelle Stover Newsom. She was a retired employee of United States Steel in Gary, Indiana and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Hancock ...

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Helen M. Wilson

Helen M. Wilson, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Friday, October 14, 1927 in Dyer County, Tennessee, to the late Freeman Anderson and the late Beatrice Burns Anderson. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Cornerstone Church Of God. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson will be 1:00 PM on Monday, June 11, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Chaplain Brent Pearce ...

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Jaymes Robert Allen

Jaymes Robert Allen , infant son of James and Jennifer Phillips Allen opened his eyes to the face of Jesus on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be 4:45 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Obion Chapel Cemetery located at 126 Luther James Road in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Lyndel Fisher. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, James and ...

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Michael Hicks

Michael C. Hicks, 57 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 18, 1960 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Elzie Hicks and the late Lois Hooten Hicks. Funeral services for Mr. Hicks will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Clayton Mahan and Bro. Chuck ...

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Stephen A. Delong

Stephen A. Delong, 27, of Halls, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Stephen was born on Tuesday, September 25, 1990 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. A celebration of life visitation for Stephen will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and John Franklin of Halls, Tennessee; his father and step-mother, Stephen ...

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Jennifer Huie Tucker

Jennifer Catherine Huie Tucker, 72, of Verdant Plain east of Newbern and west of Churchton, entered into rest on June 4, 2018, peacefully. In her retirement years she lived in her McCorkle great-great grandfather’s colonial home built in 1868. Her kitchen table was always open for coffee, conversation and advice, If you were hungry she would cook you breakfast. Sausage biscuits and French-toast were her specialty. If you were having trouble, she would automatically add you to her ...

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James Edward West, Sr.

James Edward "Ed" West, 94 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at The Delaney Georgetown Village in Georgetown, Texas. Born Tuesday, July 10, 1923, he was the son of the late J.D. West and the late Maurine Phillips West. Mr. West was retired from the United States Air Force with 21 years' service in 1963. During WWII, he was assigned to the 20the Air Force as a B-29- Flight Engineer. During the Korean War, he was assigned to the 6th Troop Carrier Squadron as a ...

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Burnie Richard Akin

April 17, 1928

Burnie Richard Akin of Newbern, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. His wife and children were with him as he left this world peacefully. Burnie was born on April 17, 1928. He was the son of the late Aaron and Edna Akin of Newbern, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of seventy three years, Sue Austin Akin. Burnie and Sue have four children: Diane Akin Ross of Newbern, Tennessee, Tippy Yarbrough (Theron) of Newbern, Tennessee, Tina Reynolds (David) of Dyersburg, Tennessee ...

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Lance Braysen Rice Pinegar

Lance Braysen Rice Pinegar, 17 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 30, 2000 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of Richard and Mindy Rice Pinegar. Braysen was a rising Senior at Dyer County High School and a member of the Dyer County High School Soccer Team. Braysen enjoyed riding his four wheeler and fishing. Funeral services for Braysen will be held at 4:30 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018 in the Chapel ...

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Latricia Shoulders Jackson

Latricia Shoulders Jackson, 70, of Martin, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 9, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claude Halem Shoulders and the late Virginia Dare Ballard Shoulders. Mrs. Jackson was a self employed Professional Sitter and member of the East Side Baptist Church in Martin,Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at ...

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Pal David Ford, Jr.

Pal David Ford, Jr., 55, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 7, 1963 in Mojave Desert, California , he was the son of the late Pal David Ford, Sr. and the late Ora Lee Bellows Ford. Mr. Ford was a retired employee of Marvin Windows. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one sister, Kim Snow (Robert) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two brothers, Phillip Ford (Mary) of Pennsylvania ...

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Larry Monroe Young

Larry Monroe Young, 65 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 10, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri, he was the son of the late Joseph Monroe Young and Hazel Dean Howell Young. Mr. Young was a trucker and an avid fisherman. A celebration of life service for Mr. Young will held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Trimble First Baptist Church. Officiating this service will be Dr. Rick Isbell. Visitation for Mr. Young ...

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Juanita F. Harris

Juanita Fay Harris, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 8, 1940, in Obion, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Earnest Younger and the late Jessie Jewell Shelby Younger. She was a retired Cafeteria Employee for Alcorn County Schools and attended Fowlkes Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Harris will be held at a later date in Halltown Cemetery in ...

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Jean Henley Larkin

Jean Henley Larkin, 92 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 12, 1926 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Stanhope Henley and Ora Taylor Grills Henley. She was a retired clerk for New England Life Insurance company and member of the Trimble United Methodist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Larkin will be held in Yorkville Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by one sister, ...

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Ricky Dean Mallard

Ricky Dean Mallard, 51 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Laurens,South Carolina. Born Wednesday, May 3, 1967, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Adron Lee Mallard and the late Peggy Moyers Mallard. He was a self employed construction worker. Graveside services for Mr. Mallard will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Rehoboth Cemetery in RoEllen, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Perry Grills. ...

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Harold "Wimpy" McKee

Harold "Wimpy" McKee, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 6, 1932 in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son of the late John Nevins McKee and the late Vera Agnes Tase McKee. In 1950 Mr. McKee graduated from Newbern High School and in 1964 he received his Master's Degree from Memphis State University. Mr. McKee was a retired educator; serving in the Shelby County School System from 1958 until 1973. He ...

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Jessie Genettie Cowart Ray

Jessie Genettie Cowart Ray, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 15, 1936 in Belmont, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late George Berry Cowart and the late Jessie Bell Marbutt Cowart. She was a retired employee of C. S. Patterson. Funeral services for Mrs. Ray will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Jerry Lynn Whitley

Jerry Lynn Whitley, 72 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 18, 1946 in Rutherford, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward Ray Whitley and the late Lois Houston Whitley. He was a retired truck driver for Reelfoot Packing Company and Volunteer Express and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the Tennessee Army National Guard. A celebration of life service for ...

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Dwayne Climer

Dwayne Climer, 68 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence in Tiptonville,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 6, 1949, in Lake County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Climer and the late Mandy Scofield Climer. He was a retired employee of Consolidated Barge & Grain of Hayti, Missouri. Mr. Climer was a member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church. A Celebration of Life Visitation for Mr. Climer will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 from 11:00 ...

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Chase Ryder Jossart

Chase Ryder Jossart, infant son of Danille McCann and Kyle Jossart, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Cremation services for Chase Ryder Jossart are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Danille McCann and Kyle Jossart of Newbern, Tennessee; one sister, Kennedy McCann of Newbern, Tennessee; one brother, Eli Chatman of Newbern, Tennessee and ...

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Mary Lee Dew

Mary Lee Dew, 89, of Dyersburg,Tennessee died on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 12, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Perry Houston and the late Carlie Campbell Houston. Mrs. Dew was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Dew will be held at RoEllen Cemetery in RoEllen, Tennessee on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM. She is survived by three ...

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Bobby Lee Hatch

Bobby Lee Hatch, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 11, 1935 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late LeRoy Hatch and the late Ella Cupples Hatch. Mr. Hatch was a retired employee of Michigan Seamless Tubes and a member and deacon of Church Grove Baptist Church. A celebration of life service for Mr. Hatch will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home at a later date. He leaves ...

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William E. "Bill" Arnold

William E. "Bill" Arnold, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 3, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Burin Lee Arnold and the late Gladys Mai Brinkley Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a retired factory employee and farmer. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of others, private graveside services, for ...

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David Akers

David Akers, 79, of Menglewood,Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 7, 1940 in Benton County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jewel Madison Akers and the late Margie Marie Johnson Akers. He was a retired employee of Jere Kirk Excavating. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, immediate family only, ...

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Gina Rose Stover

Gina Rose Stover, 36, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Stover was born on Friday, May 6, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana. She was a home-maker. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, a private graveside service, for immediate family only, will be held at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Patrick Williams. She leaves to ...

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Donald Lee Hanley, Jr.

Donald Lee Hanley, Jr., 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, April 17, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 4, 1965 in St.Charles, Missouri, he was the son of the late Donald Lee Hanley, Sr. and Faye Ward Strube Morris. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well -being of others, private graveside services, for the immediate family only, will be held at Pierce Cemetery in ...

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Joshua Alan Reed

Joshua Alan Reed, 34, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 17, 1985 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Sammy Reed and Wanda Cook Reed. Mr. Reed was a self-employed small engine mechanic. Cremation services for Mr. Reed are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Brigitte Reed of Finley, Tennessee; one son, Samuel "Sam" Reed of Finley, Tennessee; his ...

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Theresa Keeling Jobe

Theresa Keeling Jobe, 64, of Elbridge, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 8, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Billy L. Keeling and the late Blanche Margie Whitlow Keeling. Ms. Jobe was a retired nurse's aide at Union City Manor in Union City, Tennessee. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private ...

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Ronald Lynn "Ronnie" Lawson

Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Lawson, 61, of Tigrett, Tennessee died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at his residence in Tigrett, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 1, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William Arnold Lawson and the late Rosie Marie Hawks Harris. He was an employee of James Adcock Electric and Plumbing Company. Mr. Lawson served as Fire Chief for theTigrett Fire Department for many years, served as a First Responder and was a member of the Rescue Squad for the ...

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Justin Lynn Reed

Justin Lynn Reed, 39, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 31, 1981 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Sammy Reed and Wanda Cook Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Reed was a self-employed small engine mechanic. Cremation services for Mr. Reed are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee; four ...

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Edith Mai Walker

Edith Mai Walker, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 30, 1932 in the Maxey Community of Dyer County, Tennessee,, she was the daughter of the late Bingham Bryan Simmons and the late Josie Isabell Anderson Simmons. Mrs. Walker was cafeteria cook for many years at Dyer County High School and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for ...

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Jacqueline Kaye Hastings Moore

January 16, 1945

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hastings Moore, 75 ,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born January 16, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Hastings and the late Juanita Arnold Hastings. Ms. Moore was a retired registered nurse and member of the Church of Christ. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services for ...

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Linda Lou Dunahoo McGuire

Linda Lou Dunahoo McGuire, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 18, 1942 in the Meacham Community of Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bernard "Churn" Dunahoo and the late Margie Louise Phillips Dunahoo. Mrs. McGuire was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of ...

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Raymond Lee Wilson

Raymond Lee Wilson, 82 ,of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank Harem Wilson and the late Evie Luella Hurst Wilson. He was a farmer with Tommy Cross Farms. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, for immediate family only will be held at New Haven Cemetery. ...

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Clyde Cagle

Clyde Cagle, 85, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 6, 1935 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Cagle and the late Ruby Griffey Cagle. He was a retired security guard for Cypress Point Resort and member of Willingham Baptist Church. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, for immediate family only, ...

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Jamie Lawayne Chilcutt

Jamie Lawayne Chilcutt, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 11, 1973 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Larry Joe Chilcutt, Sr. and the late Sandra Kay Parrish Chilcutt. Mr. Chilcutt was a self employed construction employee. Cremation services for Mr. Chilcutt are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Londa Everitt ...

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Earl J. "J. J." Joslin

Earl Junior "J. J." Joslin, 86 of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his residence in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 28, 1933 in New Haven, Michigan, he was the son of the late Edward Joslin and the late Bernice Wise Joslin. Mr. Joslin was the plant supervisor for Mid-America Lining and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW-John Walker Post in Union City, Tennessee. Cremation services for ...

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Laura Diane Hopkins

Laura Diane Hopkins, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 30, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 13, 1951 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James E. Hopkins and the late Laura Jean Bevis Hopkins. Ms. Hopkins was a former employee of CVS Pharmacy. Cremation services for Ms. Hopkins are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Given current national conditions and the ...

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Almous Wade Austin

Almous Wade Austin, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 28, 1934, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R. L. Austin and the late VeOnnia Leach Austin. He was a Supervisor for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, where he was recognized as the oldest State of Tennessee employee. Mr. Austin served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee State Employees Association and was the ...

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Emma Jean Simpson

Emma Jean Simpson, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 18,1934 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Grady Poor and the late Tula Journey Poor. Ms. Simpson was a retired teacher for the Dyer County School System and spent most of her teaching career at Bogota School. She was a member of The Sanctuary Church. Given current national conditions and the ...

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John William Lucas

John William Lucas, 84,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 4, 1935 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Onice Lucas and the late Irene Taylor Lucas. Mr. Lucas was a farmer and lifelong member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist, where he served as a deacon for over forty years. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of other, private graveside services for ...

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Richard Allen Austin

Richard Allen Austin, 65, of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 17, 1954 in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jiley Austin, Jr. and the late Maude Jean Cox Austin. Mr. Austin was a former police officer for the City of Milan and a retired State of Tennessee Highway Patrolman. He was a former member of the State of Tennessee Drug Task Force, former member of the VFW, former financial ...

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Rhonda Karen Sanders

Rhonda Karen Sanders, 58, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 25, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Billy Garvin Murphy and the late Doris Catherine Weeks Reel. Mrs. Sanders was a home-maker. Given the current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services for Mrs. Sanders will be ...

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Betty Paulette "Paula" Roberts

Betty Paulette "Paula" Roberts, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 10, 1957 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Russell Singleteary, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Hummer Singleteary. Mrs. Roberts was a caregiver. Cremation services for Mrs. Roberts are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Memorial services for Mrs. Roberts will be announced ...

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Madilynn Laine Ables

Madilynn Laine Ables, four day old daughter of Carin Cobb Nash and Jeremy Ables, of Newbern, Tennessee. opened her eyes to the face of Jesus on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Madilynn was born on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-bring of others ,graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Sorrell's Chapel ...

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