Phyllis Hall Zarecor

Phyllis Hall Zarecor, 68, of Milan, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her residence in Milan, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 1, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Robert Olen Hall and the late Mattie Sue Garrison Hall. Ms. Zarecor was the Assessment Systems Coordinator for the State of Tennessee Comptroller's Office. Funeral services for Ms. Zarecor will be 12:00 PM on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Amy Michelle Dew

Amy Michelle Dew, 55, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 13, 1964, she was the daughter of the late William Hurt and Frances Alford Hurt. She was a home-maker. A celebration of life services for Mrs. Dew will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Patrick Williams. Visitation for ...

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Richard C. "Rick" Powers

Richard C. "Rick" Powers, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, February 5, 1943 in East Rochester, New York. He was the son of the late Richard Ellis Powers and the late Blanche Mary Cardinal Powers. Mr. Powers was a retired Plant Manager for Doubleday, a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and he proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Graveside services for Mr. Powers will ...

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Ronnie Dale Preslar

Ronnie Dale Preslar, 67,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 20, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Herschel Preslar and the late Imogene Preslar. Mr. Preslar was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Preslar are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, two ...

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Felecia May Brimm

Felecia May Brimm, 35, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 9, 2020, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 24, 1984, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Billy Ray Brimm, Sr. and Cynthia Marcella Brimm. Funeral services for Ms. Brimm will be 10:00 AM on Sunday, January 12, 2020, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor Darren Howell. Interment will ...

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Barbara June Tabor

Barbara June Tabor, 79, of Newbern,Tennessee, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Tuesday, June 25, 1940 in Newbern, Tennessee to the late Sammy Tabor and the late Doris Johnston Tabor. Ms. Tabor was a member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Graveside services for Ms. Tabor will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Danny ...

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Kris Matthews

Kris Matthews ,47, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, January 3, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 9, 1972 in Lexington, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Butch Matthews and Betty Jo Phillips Smith. Mr. Matthews was a graduate of Four Rivers Nursing School in Union City, Tennessee and presently was a charge nurse with Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Matthews will be 2:30 PM on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the ...

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Lanita Kay Simpson

Lanita Kay Simpson, 74, of Finley, Tennessee died on Friday, January 3, 2020, at her residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 26,1945 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leroy White and the late Thelma Pinkley White. Mrs. Simpson was a homemaker and a member of Junction Church of God.. Funeral services for Mrs. Simpson will be at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Chapel Of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Patricia McCutcheon

Patricia Stout "GMAW" McCutcheon, 69, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 31, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 8, 1950 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late J. R. Stout and the late Violet McKnight Stout. Mrs. McCutcheon was a substitute for the Dyer County School System and deacon and member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was also a member of ...

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Michelle Dean

Michelle Dean,affectionately known by her family as "EE", died on Monday, December 30, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 30, 1967 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, She was the office manager for Dean's Overhead Door in Newbern, Tennessee. Mrs. Dean was a member of the Newbern Rotary Club and attended First Christian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Michelle will always be remembered for her contagious smile and sweet spirit. She loved her family and the ...

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Lonnie Louis "PeeWee" Carrell, Jr.

Lonnie Louis "PeeWee" Carrell, Jr., 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 23, 1964 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Lonnie Louis Carrell, Sr. and the late Janice Ann Evans Carrell. Mr. Carrell was a truck driver for Helena Chemical Company and a member of the Newbern Moose Lodge # 2707. Funeral services for Mr. Carrell will be 11:00 AM on Monday, ...

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Linda Lou Johnson

Linda Lou Johnson, 78, of Ridgely Tennessee died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at the home of her son in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 24, 1941 in Ridgely, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Earl Smith and the late Julie Scurlock Smith James. She was a retired employee of Rolane Manufacturing and she was a Baptist. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 28, 2019 at Willingham Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Marie P. Lee

Marie P. Lee, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 26, 2019, at Dyersburg Manor in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 15, 1945 in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Bill Pate and the late Bessie Robertson Pate. Mrs. Lee was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Cremation services for Mrs. Lee are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Jerry O. Lee of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one ...

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Aloena June Stover

Aloena June Stover, of Newbern, Tennessee, died Thursday at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Stover will be held at Elm Ridge Funeral Home in Muncie, Indiana. Local arrangements are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

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Larry Gene Davis

October 16, 1946

Larry Gene Davis, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, December 20, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born October 16, 1946, in Mississippi. he was the son of the late Warren G. Davis and the late Annie Cook Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Graveside Services for Mr. Davis will be at 1:00 P.M. on Monday, December 23, 2019, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Tyler ...

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Jennifer Jo Reed

Jennifer Jo Reed, 44, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Friday, December 20, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 23, 1975 in Union City, Tennessee. Ms. Reed was a employee of the Food Service Industry. Private family visitation and services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Jamison D. Reid of Newbern, Tennessee; two daughters, Chelsea Jo Cobb and Zoie Latrice Transou both of Jackson, ...

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Rebecca "Becky" Butler

Rebecca "Becky" Butler, 40, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 11, 1979 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William "Butch" Stover and Pam Golightley Stover. She was a nurse for the Dyer County School System and a member of Parr Avenue Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Butler will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 22, 2019 at Parr ...

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Kevin Michael "Hop" Mitchem

Kevin Michael "Hop" Mitchem, 48, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 17, 1971 in Miami, Florida, he was the son of the late Deborah "Debbie" Metts House. Mr. Mitchem was an employee of Ermco and a member of the Dyersburg Assembly of God Church. A celebration of life service for Mr. Mitchem will be held 1:30 PM on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Elizabeth Stephens

Elizabeth Ann Stephens, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 13, 1943 in Newbern,Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Lee Taylor, Sr. and the late Mrs. Mattie Lou Latton Taylor. Ms. Stephens was a retired employee of Sylvania, All-Wear and Firestone. Funeral services for Mrs. Stephens will be 9:30 AM on Saturday, December 21, 2019 in the Chapel of ...

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Generoso "Junior" Cruz Casanova

. Generoso "Junior" Cruz Casanova, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 4, 1952 in Puerto Rico, he was the son of the late Generoso Cruz and the late Margarita Casanova Nieves. He was a retired foreman with Schwartz Products in Chicago, Illinois. Graveside services for Mr. Casanova will be 1:30 PM on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Beverly Friend

Beverly Friend, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 26, 1947 in Dora, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Henry Woolard and the late Goldie Smith Woolard Elliott. She was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Friend are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Steven Douglas Friend of Newbern, Tennessee and one daughter, Trina Friend - Anderson ...

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William "Bill" Shelton

William Ward "Bill" Shelton, 82, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, December 16, 2019, at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 8, 1937 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Benjamin Ward Shelton and the late Sarah Elizabeth Williams Shelton. Mr. Shelton was a retired employee of Shiloh Group Home in Newbern, Tennessee. He was a member, former deacon and treasurer of Newbern Assembly of God Church. Mr. Shelton ...

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Kimberly Dawn Rasp

Kimberly Dawn Rasp, 44, of Covington, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 12, 2019, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 17, 1975 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Gary Permenter and the late Debra Carol Simpson Permenter. Ms. Rasp was a registered nurse at LeBonheur's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee and a member of Covington First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Ms. Rasp will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, December 15, 2019 in the Chapel ...

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Jamie Lowe

Jamie Lowe, 44, of Memphis, Tennessee formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, December 9, 2019, at his residence in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 22, 1975 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Emmett Lowe and Karen JoTaylor Sawyers. Mr. Lowe was an employee of Morgan Steel Company in Memphis, Tennessee. He enjoyed stock car racing, watching Nascar and football. Graveside services for Mr. Lowe will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Dyer ...

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John W. "Punkin" Proud

John W. "Punkin" Proud, 95, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, December 9, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 16, 1924 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John William Proud and the late Gay Marlin Proud. Mr. Proud was a retired farmer, co-owner of Geraldine's Florist and member of Glendale Church of Christ. Mr. Proud proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and ...

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Danny Thomas Pilgrim

Danny Thomas Pilgrim, 61, of Finley, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 20, 1958 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Harold Pilgrim and the late Frances Nevita Ann Turner Pilgrim. Mr. Pilgrim was the retired owner of Pilgrim's Plumbing, member of Westside Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and was an avid Nascar fan. Funeral services for Mr. Pilgrim will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 13, ...

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Zylen Keshon Lambert

Zylen Keshon Lambert, infant son of James Thomas Lambert, III and McKayla Lee Henderson, joined his sister, Erin Lambert, in heaven on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Graveside services for Zylen Keshon will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Chaplain Greg Bowers. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 PM until 1:40 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He ...

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Billy Ray Cox

Billy Ray Cox, 56 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 14, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Andrew Cox and the late Tilda Alexander Cox. Mr. Cox was a former employee of Honeywell and a member of Troy Road Church of Christ in Obion, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Cox will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Troy Road Church of Christ ...

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Jerry Wayne Perkins

Jerry Wayne Perkins, 68 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Jessie Perkins and the late Golden Carrington Perkins. He was a retired mechanic from Perkins Tire and Service Center in Tiptonville, Tennessee. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Melissa Carol Hill Jernigan of ...

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Jerry Edward Simmons

Jerry Edward Simmons, 67, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 22, 1952 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward Henry Lee Simmons and the late Willie Dee Wells Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a Conservationist for the State of Tennessee. He was a member of Crockett's Chapel Church were he served as lay leader. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of ...

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Aaron Allen Killough

Aaron Allen Killough, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 4, 1954 in Myrtle, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Wallace Killough and the late Christine Hogue Killough. Mr. Killough was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Dyersburg First Assembly of God Church and avid fisherman. He was known for his visits to the nursing homes and to people who were sick. He was a passionate ...

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Marvin Castleman, Sr.

Marvin R. Castleman, Sr., 92, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 13, 1927 in Elbridge, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clint Castleman and the late Hester Tidwell Castleman. Mr. Castleman was a farmer and retired self-employed electrician. Mr. Castleman proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Castleman will be 1:30 PM on ...

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Debra Ann Charcas

Debra Ann Charcas, 56, of Halls, Tennessee died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 14, 1963, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Richard Wallace Lattimer and Martha Louise Grugrett Choudhury. Mrs. Charcas was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Charcas will be 1:30 PM on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Mary Frances Neighbors

Mary Frances Neighbors of Hornbeak, Tennessee, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Bells Rehab and Nursing home in Bells, Tennessee. Born in Ripley, Tennessee July 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Junius Losson Lee and the late Victoria Kesler Lee. She graduated from Ripley High School and later was employed by Memphis Light Gas and Water where she worked to become an office supervisor and held that position until retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church ...

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John Crosby

John Douglas "Doug" Crosby, 83, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, November 15, 2019, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 21, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Alver M. Crosby and the late Mary Smith Crosby Baxter. While attending Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, he was named to the All Memphis Football Team, Honorable Mention All-State and Catholic All-American Football Team. Mr. Crosby retired from the Memphis ...

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Beverly Kay McCulloch

Beverly Kay McCulloch, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at her residence. Born Thursday, August 26, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hugh Davis and the late Hortense Cooley Davis Dudley. She was a former employee of All Wear Manufacturing and a TRH representative for Farm Bureau. Mrs. McCulloch was a member of Ridgely First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. McCulloch will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2019, in ...

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Martha E. Drane

Martha E. Drane, 100, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 3, 1919, in Rives, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Edwards and the late Rosa Troy Edwards. Mrs. Drane was a former employee of the Dyer County Circuit Court Office and former secretary for Ralph Lawson, Attorney at Law. She was a member of the Newbern First United Methodist Church where she served on various committees and was the ...

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Keith Edward Riggs

Keith Edward Riggs, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his residence. Born Saturday, October 11, 1969 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Gary Riggs and Cynthia King Collier. Mr. Riggs was a self-employed painter. Memorial visitation for Mr. Riggs will be held on Saturday November 23, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Following the visitation a time of fellowship will be held at the home of his sister, Kimberly ...

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Ellen Traywick Goff

Ellen Traywick Goff, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 18, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Traywick and the late Annie Marie McKenney Traywick. Mrs. Goff was the retired Coordinator for Northwest Safeline and a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church in the Viar Community. Funeral services for Mrs. Goff will be 12:30 PM on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the ...

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Stephen Forrest "Steve" Harrison

Stephen Forrest "Steve" Harrison, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 16, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late L. M. Harrison and the late Sarah Ruth Rambo Moore. Mr. Harrison was the Regional Manager for Combined Life Insurance for many years. Cremation services for Mr. Harrison are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Forrest ...

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Howard Ronald Burchfiel

Howard Ronald Burchfiel, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 6, 1937 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Howard D. Burchfiel and the late Emogene Ramsey Burchfiel. Mr. Burchfiel was a farmer and a former employee of Pierce Seed Company. Graveside services for Mr. Burchfiel will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Kathy Ruth Gilliland Laws

Kathy Ruth Gilliland Laws, 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, November 8, 2019, at SSM-St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Tuesday, November 11, 1958 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Buford Gilliland and the late Nancy Pearl Hardin Gilliland. She was a floral designer for Blossoms Florist. Funeral services for Mrs. Laws will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Dale T. Pogue

Dale T. Pogue, 88, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 21, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lawrence Pogue and the late Esther Keeling Pogue. Mr. Pogue retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Tech Sergeant in 1972. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a security guard for Dyersburg Fabrics and was a courier ...

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Bernard Nicholas "Nick" Oechsner, Jr.

Bernard Nicholas "Nick" Oechsner, Jr., 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 31, 1946 in San Bernardino, California, he was the son of the late Bernard Nicholas Oechsner and the late Lois Marion Vaughn Oechsner. Mr. Oechsner was a retired MTCE Supervisor for Fred Myers, Inc. Cremation services for Mr. Oechsner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish ...

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Jessie Mai Anderson

October 12, 1938

Jessie Mai Anderson, 81, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 12, 1938 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Walker Branch and the late Maggie Glass Branch. Mrs. Anderson attended school in Finley, Tennessee where she enjoyed being a member of the softball team. She was a former employee RCA in Memphis, Tennessee and Cracker Barrell and a member of the Antioch Church in Hornbeak, Tennessee. One of her hobbies was ...

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Herschel Dean Copeland

Herschel Dean Copeland, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 10, 1934 in Tylersville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bert Copeland and the late Estelle Higgins Copeland. He was a retired employee of HECO Manufacturing and attended Phillips Street Church of God. Mr. Copeland proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Funeral services for Mr. Copeland will be 11:00 AM on Friday, ...

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Randy Lee Parnell

Randy Lee Parnell, 57, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 1, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born, Septembert 5, 1962 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Max Junior Parnell and Dorothy Busby French. Mr. Parnell was a retired farmer. Graveside services for Mr. Parnell will be 3:30 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rives, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Perry Grills. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM ...

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James Lee "Murph" Murphy

James Lee "Murph" Murphy , 59 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 9, 1960, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Leslie "Andy" Murphy and the late Hazel Threlkeld Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a retired employee of the City of Dyersburg and the former director of the Dyer County Rescue Squad. Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in ...

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