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Herbert Straughn Harness

Herbert Straughn Harness, 89,of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 17, 1932 in Dyerburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Gurley Squib Harness and the late Minnie "Sue" Asbridge Harness. Mr. Harnes was a self-employed painter. Graveside services for Mr. Harness will be 11:00 AM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Family and friends are asked to ...

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Donna Fay Reynolds Phillips

Donna Fay Reynolds Phillips, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 14, 1965, she was the daughter of Howard Franklin Reynolds and Mary Ann Sanders Reynolds. She was a home-maker who loved spending time with her family. Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 29, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Ciria Martinez

Ciria Martinez, 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born June 5th, 1952, in Queretaro, Mexico, She was the daughter of the late Hermenejildo Gonzalez and the late Damiana Sierra. Mrs. Martinez was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Funeral Mass for Mrs. Martinez will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Father ...

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Tim Anderson

Tim Anderson, 62, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, February 6, 1959 in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late Billy Wallace Anderson and the late Odessa Box Anderson. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Visitation for Mr. Anderson will be held from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Private family interment will be held at a later date. He ...

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Eddie Lee Warren, Sr.

Eddie Lee Warren, Sr., 70 ,of Halls, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at his residence in Halls, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 8, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elmer Floyd Warren and the late Karen Graple Tate Warren. Mr. Warren was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Funeral services for Mr. Warren will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, August 30, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor ...

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Henry Lawson

Henry Lawson, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Mr. Lawson was born on Wednesday, May 8, 1968 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was a retired welder for Ermco and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Lawson will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 26, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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James Travis "Sonny" Davidson

James Travis "Sonny" Davidson, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 21, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 30, 1941, he was the son of the late James Finis "Hoss" Davidson and the late Bernice "Nanny" Haynes Davidson. Mr. Davidson was a self employed businessman and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Davidson was a devoted member of Cornerstone ...

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Andrés Martinez

October 2, 1949

Andrés Martinez, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born October 2, 1949, in Queretaro, Mexico, he was the son of the late Juan Ramirez and the late Marcela Martinez. Mr. Martinez was employed with Martinez Lawn Care and was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church. Funeral Mass for Mr. Martinez will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 23, 2021 at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Lonnie Louis Carrell, Sr.

Lonnie “Louis” Carrell, Sr., 76. of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 20, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1944 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lonnie B. Carrell and the late Laura "Juanita" Miller Carrell. Mr. Carrell was a retired electrician. He enjoyed boating, listening to music, cars and spending time with family and friends. He spent his life in ...

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Robert B. Jones

Robert B. Jones, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 20, 2021 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 13, 1946, in Dyer County, Tennessee,he was the son of the late Henry Franklin Jones and the late Rosie Armstrong Jones Brim. Mr. Jones retired from United Parcel Service, as a driver, after thirty years of service. He was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church and a lifelong member of the Teamsters Local Union # 667. He enjoyed ...

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Columbus Edward Wallace

Columbus Edward Wallace, 75, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 20, 2021, at Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 26, 1945 in Hickman, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Murray Henry Wallace and the late Jessie Hood Wallace. Mr. Wallace was a retired employee of Mather Manor in Chicago, Illinois and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Cremation Services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Heather "Brooke" Pilgrim

Heather "Brooke" Pilgrim, 33, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 19, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 7, 1987 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Danny Pilgrim and Melissa Boone Hardin . Brooke was was a cashier at B & B Market. Funeral services for Ms. Pilgrim will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, August 23, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Angela Kilburn Purvis

November 21, 1974

Angela Kilburn-Purvis (Angie), 46 of Dyersburg, Tennessee was called home to our Lord & Savior on August 17, 2021 at her residence Angie was born on November 21, 1974 in Manhattan, Kansas to Rodney “Dink” Kilburn & Sheila Williams. She graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1993 and was an employee of Dyersburg Dental Associates for 26 years. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her fiancé, Anthony “Biscuit” ...

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Linda Gail Johnson

Linda Gail Johnson, 64, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 27, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Odell Crocker and the late Becky Clayton Crocker. She was the former manager of Dollar General in New Johnsonville, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mrs. Johnson are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by ...

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Karmen Elizabeth Hinson

Karmen Elizabeth Hinson, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 15, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 30, 1943 in Sprengalegen, Germany.She was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Elsia Spegt. Mrs. Hinson was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and a Baptist by faith. Graveside services for Mrs. Hinson will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Hazel Elizabeth Albright

Hazel Elizabeth Albright, age 94, passed away Friday, August 13, 2021, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was a long-time resident of Obion, Tennessee, but lived the last 13 years of her life in Knoxville, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Thomas Albright, her parents Mable Worley and James Walter Worley, and two sisters Dana Bolding and Mary Alice Puckett. She is survived by one sister, Marjorie Faye Reynolds of Palmersville, ...

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Richard Hampton Kaiser

Richard Hampton Kaiser, 25 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Friday, August 13, 2021. Born Tuesday, September 26, 1995 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was the beloved son of Paul Richard Kaiser and Amy Porter Kaiser. Richard was a fourth year medical student at the University of Tennessee Center of Health Sciences in Memphis, Tennessee and scheduled to graduate in May 2022. He was a graduate of the University of Memphis. Graveside services for Richard will be held at 10:30 AM on ...

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Gary Lynn Cobb

Gary Lynn Cobb, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 15, 1950 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles Emit Cobb and the late Martha Marie Connell Cobb. Mr. Cobb was a retired welder and proudly served his country in the United States Marines. Graveside services for Mr. Cobb will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday. August 20, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Tonya Rose Lohf Stewart

Tonya Rose Lohf Stewart, 54, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 29, 1966 in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Stewart was a home-maker, member of First Christian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee, served as secretary for Al-Anon and was always taking her time to love and care for others. Funeral services for Mrs. Stewart will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 in the Chapel of ...

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Ricky "PeeWee" Patterson

Ricky "PeeWee" Patterson, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 13, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 12, 1958 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Roy Patterson and the late Betty Sue Ables Patterson. Mr. Patterson was a former employee of Colonial Rubber Works. Graveside services for Mr. Patterson will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in ...

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Gaylon Wayne James

Gaylon Wayne James, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, August 9, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 1, 1950, in Milan, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ralph Wayne James and the late Vera Mai Douglas James. Mr. James was a long time member of the Dyersburg Bass Club and was a retired Lab Technician for Firestone after twenty-five years of service. Due to the current Covid outbreak and the family's concern for the ...

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Myrna Lois Nance Bickers

Myrna Lois Nance Bickers, 78, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Friday, August 6, 2021, at her residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, November 28, 1942 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carl Everett Nance and the late Elma Lyrle Simmons Nance. She was a retired food stewart for Northwest Correctional Complex and a lifetime member of Lakeview Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Bickers will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at the ...

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Jerry Ray Hickson

Jerry Ray Hickson, 76, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 5, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 22, 1945, he was the son of the late Ralph Hickson and the late Edith Crawshaw Hickson. Mr. Hickson was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Hornbeak, Tennessee, evangelist with Gospel Text Mission and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Hickson will be at 4:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Dawn Grizzle Purvis

Dawn Grizzle Purvis, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at St. Thomas-West in Nashville, Tennessee, after losing her battle with Covid. Born Sunday, October 27, 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Don Grizzle and the late Jeanette Wilson Grizzle. Ms. Purvis was a medical assistant for Helping Hands of Jackson, Tennessee. Graveside services for Ms. Purvis will be at 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Jackson House Pate

Jack Pate, age 84, was born and resided in Newbern, Tennessee. He died on Aug. 2,2021 at Dyersburg Hospital. The son of the late Josiah Calvin Pate and Mai Bell Jackson Pate Marshall, he was a graduate of Newbern High School where he was a member of the 1952 Choctaw “Point-A-Minute” football team that was recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Jack attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As a freshman, he was a member of the Volunteer football team. He was ...

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Jimmy L. Porter

Jimmy Lynn Porter, 72, of Tatumvillle, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his residence. Born Saturday, October 23, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Thomas Nathan Porter and the late Doris Wilson Porter Heisey. Mr. Porter was a retired investigator with the Dyersburg Police Department. He spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement also serving the Newbern Police Department as well as the Dyer County Sheriff Department. He proudly served his ...

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William "Bill" Adcock, Jr.

October 21, 1933

Bill Adcock, Philanthropist, Community Leader, and Volunteer dies at 87. After leading a long and admirable life filled with many accomplishments and community services, Bill Adcock passed away at his home in Newbern , TN on July 30, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on October 21, 1933 in Lucas County Iowa. He and his family moved to Newbern on January 3, 1961. He was educated in the Russell, Iowa Elementary and High Schools and attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. ...

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James Donald "Pops" Cornwell, Sr.

James Donald "Pops" Cornwell, Sr., 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 5, 1939 in Marrow, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Cornwell and the late Bessie Mae Doughman Cornwell. Cremation services for Mr. Cornwall are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, James Donald Cornwell, Jr. and Terry Lee Cornwell both of Newbern, ...

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Dorothy Dianne Lynch Troutt

Dorothy Dianne Lynch Troutt, 73, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 27, 1947 in Henderson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Gross Lynch and the late Ora Earle Kennedy Lynch. She was a retired sales clerk for Fred's in Henderson, Tennessee. Mrs. Troutt was a member of Sanford Hill Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee but was presently attending Christ Community Pentecostal Church in ...

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Edward "Baby"Hollis Bevis

Edward "Baby" Hollis Bevis, 91 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 11, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bee Bevis and the late Ophelia Woodley Bevis. Mr. Bevis was a businessman, farmer and former electrical inspector for the State of Tennessee. He was the oldest male member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Graveside services for Mr. Bevis will be 11:30 AM on ...

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Kimmie Faye Simpson

Kimmie Faye Simpson, 53, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 19, 2021, at her residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 23, 1967 in Burt, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Henry Young and the late Dorothy May Young. Ms. Simpson was a former employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. No services are scheduled at this time. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Jessie Simpson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Sabrina ...

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Malcom Lee "Lebo" Simpson

Malcolm Lee "Lebo" Simpson, 66, of Bruceton, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence in Bruceton, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 15, 1955 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joe "Eddie" Simpson and the late Lexie Sue Loines Simpson. He was a retired employee of DuPont in Bruceton, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Simpson will be 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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Kaylee Renaye Childrey

Kaylee Renaye Childrey, 26, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 8, 1995 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Kaylee was an employee of McDonald's Funeral service for Kaylee will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 19, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Billy Criswell. Interment will follow in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Charles J. Tucker

Charles J. Tucker, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 16, 1944 in Saltillo, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bedford Tucker and the late Willie Farris Robbins Tucker. He was a farmer and former employee of the City of Ridgely, Graveside services for Mr. Tucker will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this service ...

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Debra Jo Sharp

Debra Jo Sharp, 66, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 21, 1955 in Troy, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Harold Hunt and the late Mary Jo Grady Hunt. Ms. Sharp was the former office Co-Ordinator for Boston Baskin Cancer Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Ms. Sharp will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Dyer County Rescue Building in ...

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David Neil Robbins

David Neil Robbins, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 11, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frankie Robbins and the late Inez Russell Armstrong. Mr. Robbins was a former City of Newbern Police Officer and Correctional Officer. Graveside services for Mr. Robbins will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Bobby Gene Barbee

Bobby Gene Barbee, 79, of Rutherford, Tennessee died Monday, July 12, 2021, at his residence in Rutherford, Tennessee.. Born Saturday, May 2, 1942, in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Barbee and the late Rosa Bell Barbee. Mr. Barbee was a retired truck driver and proudly served his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing and loved making people laugh. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration ...

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Barbara Denton Moore Bevis

Barbara Denton Moore Bevis , 88, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 27, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Alcie Denton and the late Beulah Worley Denton. In 1937, she was adopted by the late William Eldry Moore and the late Floyee Evans Moore, then in 1943 , she was raised in a loving home by William Eldry Moore and Mildred Green Moore. She graduated from Dyersburg ...

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Bro. Danny Ray Klutts

Rev. Danny Ray Klutts, 72, formerly of Newbern TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 6 th , 2021, at his home in Akron OH. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Dyersburg TN to Alvin Wright Klutts and Lucille Fitzgerald Klutts on July 27, 1948. He moved to Orlando FL when he was 9 and he graduated from Evans High School in Orlando FL. He began to feel the call of the Lord on his life as a teenager. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army and served at Fort Bragg from ...

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Colt Lee Haynes

Colt Lee Haynes, beloved son, of Holden Lee Haynes and Greenleigh Nikole Baker, was welcomed into Jesus arms on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Graveside services for Colt Lee Haynes will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 3:45 PM on Thursday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Colt Lee leaves ...

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Pedro "Mike" Luis Lara Morales, Jr.

Pedro "Mike" Luis Lara Morales, Jr., 64 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 14, 1956 in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Pedro Lara and Lucila Morales. Mr. Lara was a retired truck driver and loved playing the trumpet for his family and friends. Cremation services for Mr. Lara are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is ...

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Willie Dean McGuire

Willie Dean McGuire, 78,of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 24, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Mrs. McGuire was a home-maker and loving wife and mother. Graveside services for Mrs. McGuire will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Archer's Chapel Cemetery near Halls, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Royce McGuire. Visitation for Mrs. McGuire will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM on ...

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Lawanda June Hill

Lawanda June Hill, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 17, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hershel Hickman and the late Mary Pearl Harrison Hickman. Mrs. Hill was a home-maker and member of the RoEllen Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Hill will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Roger Allen. ...

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Billy Harold Davis

Billy Harold "Brother" Davis, 77, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 28, 1943 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Davis and the late Juanita Connell Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired John Deere mechanic for Tennessee Tractor of Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a member of Willingham Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Davis will ...

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Grayson Allen McClain

Grayson Allen McClain, 25, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Regional One Medical in Memphis,Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 6, 1996, in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of Ron Allen McClain and Michele Lori Dennison McClain. Grayson was a 2014 Gateway Graduate and factory employee. Funeral services for Grayson will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Tommy ...

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Sherry Lynn Bailey Jones

Sherry Lynn Bailey Jones, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 21, 1962 in Lamont, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Roberson and Frances Louise Gregson Roberson Rogers. She was a former beautician and home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Jones will be 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be ...

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Penny Jo Watkins

Penny Jo Watkins, 61, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 3, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.She was a loan originator for One Main Financial. Graveside services for Mrs. Watkins will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Hank Gray. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 ...

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Larry Wayne "Lonzo" Phillips

Larry Wayne "Lonzo" Phillips, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 13, 1947 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elton Jewell Phillips and the late Georgia Maxine Christian Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a landowner and retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. He enjoyed all types of sports, especially playing golf. Visitation for Mr. Phillips will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on ...

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