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Lola Clanton

Lola Clanton, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, January 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 20, 1944, in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bill and Mae Gately Strawn. Ms. Clanton was a retired store manager for Little General. Cremation services for Ms. Clanton are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Jeff Isbell (Katrina) of Gleason, Tennessee; one ...

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Michael Wayne Leach

Michael Wayne Leach, 69, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 23, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lester Neely Leach, Jr. and the late Betty Lorine Carson Leach. Mr. Leach was a retired employee Dyersburg Fabrics and AKT Specialty of Newbern, Tennessee. He was a member of Glendale Church of Christ. Due to the current pandemic conditions and the ...

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Shirley Ann Fite

Shirley Ann Fite, 80, of Obion, Tennessee,, died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 18, 1940 in Hazen, North Dakota, she was the eighth of twelve children born to the late Art and Rosalie Birkholz. Mrs. Fite retired from McKesson Drug Company in Memphis, Tennessee in 2006. After her retirement her family moved to Obion, Tennessee. While in Munford, Mrs. Fite was a member of the Munford Church of Christ ...

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Patricia Louise Patton Hastings

Patricia Louise Patton Hastings, 72, of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 17, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late W. E. Patton and the late Peggy Bell Patton. Ms. Hastings was a retired employee of Penguin but her favorite thing in life was spending time and making memories with her grandchildren who lovingly called her "Grandmama" and ...

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Eugene "Gene" Sykes

Eugene "Gene" Sykes, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 31, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 28, 1937, in Lenox, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Oscar David Sykes and the late Margaret Walton Crocker. Mr. Sykes was a self-employed plumber. He was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Sykes will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, January 3, 2021,at Rehoboth United ...

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Kenneth Allen Shanklin

Kenneth Allen Shanklin, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loved ones, on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. Born Thursday, July 8, 1943 in Dyersburg, Tennessee .He was the son of the late J. W. Shanklin and the late Katherine Conner Shanklin. Mr. Shanklin was a retired shift supervisor for the City of Dyersburg. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of ...

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Dorothy McCurdy

Dorothy Christine Blair McCurdy, 89, of Newbern, Tennessee, died Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Monday, July 20, 1931 in Lake County, to the late Claude Connell and the late Maude Connell. She was a homemaker and member of Fairview Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Saturday, January 2, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Phillip Senn and Rev. Carman Dennison ...

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Burnice Wayne Mancell

Burnice Wayne Mancell, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1950 in Chic, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Burnice M. Mancell and the late Ethel Lorraine Moore Mancell. He was a retired truck driver for UPS Freight, member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Graveside services for Mr. Mancell will be held 11:30 ...

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Bennie Guy Adams

Bennie Guy Adams, 67, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 27, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 1, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bennie "Boots" Adams and the late Nona Bailey Adams. Mr. Adams was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, Huish, Riverboat employee and Correctional Officer for the Dyer County's Sheriff's Office. Cremation services for Mr. Adams are under the ...

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Nancy Jewell Moore

At the age of 94, Nancy Jewell Moore passed away peacefully on December 26, 2020. She was born to Clyde and Dewey White on August 30, 1926 as one of seven children in the White family. She married Robert William Braswell in 1947, and they lived together in Millington, Tennessee. Together they raised three children, Robert William Braswell, Jr., Rita Braswell Norvell, and Judith Anne Braswell. Nancy later married Wilfred “Al” Moore in 1979 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She and Al ...

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George Thomas Tate

George Thomas "Pookey" Tate, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, December 26, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Thomas Tate and the late Ruth Neal Tate. Mr. Tate was a retired painter and former custodian for Dyersburg High School. Graveside services for Mr. Tate will be held 2:00 PM on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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Deanna Leigh Cotton

Deanna Leigh Cotton, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 25, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 8, 1964 in Milan, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lee "Buddy" Smith and Kathy Jane Pinson Smith. Ms. Cotton was a sales representative for A & D Promotions. Funeral services for Ms. Cotton will be held on Monday, December 28, 2020 at 5:30 PM in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Cheryl McGinley Cobb

Cheryl McGinley Cobb, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 4, 1947 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Teddy McGinley and the late Alma Ruth Trice McGinley. Ms. Cobb retired from the Dyer County School System, where she taught for forty years, with the majority of those years being at Dyer County High School. She was a devoted member of the Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian ...

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Lillie M. O'Banion

Lillie M. O'Banion, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 31, 1930 in Morgantown, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late J. B. Frizzell and the late Louise Haynes Frizzell. Mrs. O'Banion was a home-maker and devoted wife and mother. Graveside services for Mrs. O'Banion will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Lesley "Magen" Wells

Lesley "Magen" Wells, 33, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 29, 1987 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Robert Dewey "Bubba" Wells and Pamela Wells Sexton. Ms. Wells was a home-maker and a former employee of Sonic. Funeral services for Ms. Wells will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Church Without Walls in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Larry Wayne Clutts

Larry Wayne Clutts, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 14, 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Kenneth Wayne Clutts and the late Shirley Maie Moore Clutts. Graveside services for Mr. Clutts will be held at 1:30 PM. on Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Tyler Neeley. Visitation will be Tuesday from 11:30 AM until 1:00 ...

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Rachel Wanda Epperson

Rachel Wanda Epperson, 88 of, Jackson, Tennessee died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at Maplewood Health Care in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 23, 1932 in Eaton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Garland Olen Grimes and the late Mamie Pauline Drumright Grimes. Mrs. Epperson was a retired associate for Wal-Mart and a member of the South Jackson Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Epperson will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 21, 2020 in the Chapel of ...

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Merigold Jenkins Faris

Merigold Jenkins Faris, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 5, 1928 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Price Autry and the late Buelah Watson Autry. She was the former secretary/receptionist for the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. One of her duties at the church, was keeping the nursery, where she made many fond ...

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Odell "Superman" "Bubbie" Terry

Odell "Superman" "Bubbie" Terry, 27, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 25, 1993 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Rodney Terry and Lana Vaughn Terry. "Superman" "Bubbie" has left a lasting impression on this world and was an advocate for Cystic Fibrosis. Cremation services for "Superman" "Bubbie" are under the direction of ...

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George Dotson Owens

George Dotson Owens, 88, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 14, 1932 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late L. D. "Midget" Owens and the late Virginia Bradshaw Nicks. Mr. Owens was a retired farm implement salesman for John Deere. He was a member of the New Day Baptist Church in Kissimmee, Florida. For many years served as a volunteer fireman for the City of ...

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Jerry Ring

Jerry Ring, 65, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 18, 1955 in Trimble, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Murray "Spur" Ring and the late Mary Powell Ring. Mr. Ring was an employee of Parks Acres, Inc. for thirty years. He was a devoted member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Due to the current pandemic conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of ...

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Barbara Gail Adams

Barbara Gail Adams, 68, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 8, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Max Thomas Motley and the late Willie B. Smith Motley. She was a Quality Auditor for QSR-ISO9000. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Adams will be held at a later date. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Bennie Guy Adams of Trimble, ...

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Carl Eldon Barr

Carl Eldon Barr, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 16, 1944 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Leon Barr and the late Winona Brigance Barr. Mr. Barr was a retired employee of World Color Press and former member of the Dyersburg Jaycees. A celebration of life service for Mr. Barr will be held 12:00 PM on Saturday, January 2, 2020 at Yorkville City Park in ...

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John Michael Shoffner

John Michael Shoffner, 66, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 14, 1954 in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Felix Coleman "F. C." Shoffner, Jr. and the late Nannie Mae Jones Shoffner. Mr. Shoffner proudly served his country in the United States Army, where he served as a Army Huey Instructor and a Warrant Officer (CW3) for sixteen years. After his ...

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Michael Eugene Newman

Michael Eugene Newman, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, December 7, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 7, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. B. "Shorty" Newman and the late Frances Sutton Newman. Mr. Newman was a friend to all and was always willing to lend a helping hand. His saying was that "Every job needed a good supervisor." He was a member of the ...

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Calvin Junior Webb

Calvin Junior Webb, 71, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Saturday, December 5, 2020, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 20, 1949 in Dyer, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Calvin Scott Webb and the late Bessie Bryant Webb. Mr. Webb was a retired truck driver for thirty-seven years. Cremation services for Mr. Webb are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Martha Graves McKelvey of Trimble, Tennessee; one ...

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Lena Mae Brewer

Lena Mae Brewer went home to be with Jesus on December 4, 2020, at home in Mineral Ridge. Ohio, surrounded by her loving family, Lena was born in Dixon, Kentucky to Thomas and Bertha (Agin) Oakley on November 23, 1935. She was preceded in death by her first Husband, Robert E. Winstead and second Husband Charles M. Brewer; two Sisters; one Brother; one Son and two Grandchildren. She is survived by one Son, Robert (Sheila) Winstead of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one Daughter, LaVonda ...

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David Eugene Murray

David Eugene Murray, 57, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Thursday, December 3, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Cremation services for Mr. Murray are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

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Malcolm D. Gooch

Malcolm Demetrius Gooch, 54, of Halls, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 28, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 27, 1966 in Ripley, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Johnny Frank Gooch and Emma Jean Qualls Gooch. Mr. Gooch was an employee of NSK. Cremation services for Mr. Gooch are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, Anthony Gooch of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Christopher ...

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Stacy Lynn Watford

Stacy Lynn Watford, 40, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 27, 2020, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Stacy was born Friday, June 20, 1980. She was a 1998 graduate of Dyer County High School where she was active in the band and FFA. She married her high school sweetheart, Jonathan Watford, in 2000. Stacy was a medical instructor at Dyersburg State Community College and a student at Bethel College in McKenzie, Tennessee. Stacy's main love in life was ...

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Anita Dudley Goforth

Anita Dudley Goforth, 68, of Lenox, Tennessee died on Friday, November 27, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 19, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles "Dick" Dudley and the late Martha Charles Smith Dudley. She was a retired employee of World Color Press. Graveside services for Mrs. Goforth will be held at 12:30 PM on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Neely's Chapel Cemetery in ...

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Peggy Morgan

Peggy Morgan, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 26, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 4, 1953 in Hinsdale, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Edward Charles Miller and the late Lois Beverly Meiners Miller. She was employed by the Dyer County School System where she worked in the cafeteria at Newbern Elementary School. Graveside services for Mrs. Morgan will be 9:30 AM on Friday, December 4, 2020 at the Abraham Lincoln ...

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Leon Crum

Leon Crum, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 29, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Dalton Leon Crum and the late Virginia Leach Crum. Mr. Crum retired from Ermco after twenty-six years of service. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Graveside ...

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Thomas N. "Bud" Travis

Thomas Neal "Bud" Travis, 81, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 3, 1939 in Bay, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Elvis Jackson Travis and the late Eula Effie Norris Travis. Mr. Travis was a Retired Engineer for Sandvick Windsor of Dyer, Tennessee and a member of the Dyer Assembly of God Church. Graveside services for Mr. Travis will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, November 28, 2020 ...

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Nancy Brimm

Nancy Sue Brimm, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 22, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 20, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Julian "Bub" Thompson and the late Zella Mae Permenter Thompson. She was a home-maker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Brimm will be held 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating the ...

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Mary Ruth Phifer

Mary Ruth Phifer, 82, of Union City, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 30, 1938 in Selmer, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Moore and the late Maudie Christine Cagle Moore. Mrs. Phifer was a former employee of Wendy's and was a member of the Union City Baptist Temple. Graveside services for Mrs. Phifer will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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James Thomas Glisson

James Thomas Glisson, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 20, 1936 in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Glisson and the late Bertha Alford Glisson. Mr. Glisson retired from Colonial Rubber after thirty-three years of service before his employment with the Dyersburg City School System as a custodian. He was a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral ...

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Chester "Rance" Howell

Rance Howell, Jr., 43, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 26, 1977 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Chester Rance Howell, Sr. and Judy Moore Chronister (David). He was employed by Collaborator for Dark Harbor Music. Graveside services for Mr. Howell will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service ...

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Frances (Fran) Jones Graves

January 19, 1925

FRANCES (FRAN) JONES GRAVES, age 95, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away at Raintree Terrace Assisted Living on Wednesday, November 18th. She was born on January 19, 1925 to JJ Jones, Jr. and Tommie Cole Jones in Newbern, TN. Born on a farm in West TN, Fran began a life of giving back by becoming a school teacher. She displayed her uniqueness and strength in the 60’s by studying geography, a nontraditional subject for women at the time, and achieved a Masters ...

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Dorothy Willetta Dennison

Dorothy Willetta Dennison, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 6, 1934 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Otis McManus and the late Emily Carmen Peal Newell. She, and her husband, W. F. "Tom" Dennison, owned and operated Dennison's Sporting Goods for many years. Mrs. Dennison was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Dennison will ...

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Jeffrey Lynn Anderson

Jeffrey Lynn Anderson, 48, of Holiday, Florida, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, in Holiday, Florida. Born Friday, August 25, 1972 in Pawaiting Niles, Michigan, he was the son of the late Billy Ray Anderson and the late Peggie Newman. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Anderson will be held on Monday, November 30, 2020 at 7:00 PM in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor Brandon Norton. ...

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Josef Burton Gorzula

Josef Burton Gorzula, 29, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 14, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 6, 1991 in Ervin, Scotland, Josef was a beautiful soul that made everyone feel warm and welcomed. He will be missed by many whose life he touched. He was a graduate of Dyer County High School and was an operator for Waste Not Recycling. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Gorzula will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, November 20, 2020 in ...

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Rose Marie Anderson

Rose Marie Anderson, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 13, 2020, at St. Thomas Hospital- West in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 24, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Billy Thomas Myers and Betty Sue McGuire Myers. Ms. Anderson was a home-maker. Due to the current pandemic conditions and the family's concern for the health and welfare of others, a private Celebration of Life Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 22, ...

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Jerry Patrick "J. P." Coleman

Jerry Patrick "J. P." Coleman, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 13, 2020, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 26, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Coleman was an employee of Flatt Heating and Air and a member of Jones Street Church of Christ. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Funeral services for Mr. Coleman will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Jones Street Church of Christ. ...

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Glenda Faye Owsley Day

Glenda Faye Owsley Day, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, November 13, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 25, 1946 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Bentley Owsley and the late Rebecca Aanis Clark Owsley. Mrs. Day retired from West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital after thirty-three years of service in the Emergency Department before becoming the nurse for Dr. Ravinder Machra. She was a former member ...

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Katherine L. Reeves

Katherine L. Reeves, 66, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 12, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 23, 1954 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of the late Milburn Anderson and the late Ann Needham Anderson. She was a home-maker and member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Reeves will be held on Friday, November 27, 2020 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM ...

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Lora Fay Hawks Fulcher

Lora Fay Hawks Fulcher, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 28, 1945 in Fulton, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Leon Howard Hawks and the late Mamie Evelyn Brewer Hawks. Ms. Fulcher was a retired employee of Tupperware. Graveside services for Ms. Fulcher will be 1:00 PM on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. ...

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Eugene Alexander Roddy

Eugene Alexander Roddy, 94, of Yucaipa, California, formerly of Lane, Tennessee died on Monday, November 9, 2020, at his residence in Yucaipa, California . Born Monday, September 6, 1926 in Lane, Tennessee, a place he loved and always considered home, regardless of where he lived. He was the son of the late Avery W. Roddy and the late Bonnie Lee Wade Roddy. After he received a deferment from the United States Army,because of his father's failing health, he remained at home to oversee ...

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