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George "Georgie" Huey

George "Georgie" Huey, 73, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his residence in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born Saturday, October 18, 1947 in Obion, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Samuel Lee Martin Huey, Sr. and the late Emma Frances Odle Huey. Mr. Huey was a retired construction employee. Funeral services for Mr. Huey will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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William Dale "Doc" Calhoun

William Dale "Doc" Calhoun, 62 of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 16, 1958 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilton Dale Calhoun and Joanne Brown Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was the retired owner of Doc's Electric and the fifth generation builder of the world famous Calhoun Reelfoot Lake Boats. Funeral services for Mr. Calhoun will be held at ...

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Allen Dee George

Allen Dee George, 51, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 15, 1969 in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of Layford D. George and Mildred Ann Swindle. Mr. George was a former employee of Kee Motors for twenty eight years. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. George will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Nance Church Of Christ Cemetery located at 3159 Nance Road in ...

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Paul LeRoy "Tank" Fleming

Paul LeRoy "Tank" Fleming, 35 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 3, 1985 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was the son of Tim Johnson and Tina Marie Johnson. Memorial services for Mr. Fleming will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Church Without Walls in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Zach Bennard. ...

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James Rufus "J. R." Fortner

James "J. R. " Rufus Fortner, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 28, 1940 in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Levi Fortner and the late Clara Bryant Fortner. Mr. Fortner lived in Dyersburg and Memphis most of his young life. He joined the United States Air Force in July, 1958, spending eight years and nine months as an Air ...

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Dr. John Edd Moore

Dr. John Edd Moore, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 22, 1941 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Eddie Moore and the late Virgie Hughley Moore. Dr. Moore was the Vice President of Technology at Dyersburg State Community College. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and a Gideon. A celebration of life service for Dr. Moore will be held ...

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Willie Mae Hayes

Willie Mae Hayes, 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital. Born Friday, September 20, 1929 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" McKinley Ramey and the late Lillian Davison Ramey. Mrs. Hayes was a home-maker and a member of Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Hayes will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 2, 2021 at ...

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Larry Rube Madalon

Larry Rube Madalon, 53 of Mason Hall, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Troy, Tennessee. Mr. Madalon was born Thursday, August 3, 1967 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a member of Local 798 Pipelines' Union and was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics Graveside services for Mr. Madalon will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Lyndel Fisher. ...

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Sue Gatlin

September 29, 1929

Sue Gatlin, passed away, at he age of 91, on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her daughter's residence. She was known as "Granny" by her family and she was known by "Phila Sue" by everyone in the Glendale Community where she grew up. Sue was born on September 29, 1929 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Henry and Nannie Essary Hartsfield. She was co-owner of Gatlin's Grocery for over 50 years working side by side with her husband, Ed Gatlin. She was a ...

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Lillie Williams Cooper

Lillie Williams Cooper, 69, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 12, 1951 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Loy Amazon Williams and the late Katherine Burse Williams. Ms. Cooper was a self employed Bail Bondsmen. Friends are asked to join the family, for a Celebration of Life Service, to be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM, at the home of Ms. Cooper located at 5218 ...

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Mildred Genell Bradford

Mildred Genell Bradford, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 24, 1927 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Wilton Wilson and the late Mattie Belle Harrison Wilson. Mrs. Bradford was a retired employee of the Trimble School in Trimble, Tennessee. She was a member of the Everlasting Church of God but attended Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed working in her ...

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Patsy Edith Coffey

Patsy Edith Coffey, 81, of Ripley, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 3, 1939 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Louis Griggs and the late Ruth Kirkpatrick Griggs. Ms. Coffey was a retired employee of Tupperware. After her retirement, she enjoyed working along side her brother, Willie, and her nephew, Steve at the Antique Mall in Ripley. She also worked for the ...

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JoAnne Dunahoo Hunter

JoAnne Dunahoo Hunter, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 4, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Raymon Dunahoo and the late Opal Elgin Dunahoo. Mrs. Hunter was a retired service representative for BellSouth. Funeral services for Mrs. Hunter will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Thomas Andrew Jayroe, II

Thomas Andrew Jayroe, II, 99 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 15, 1921, he was the son of the late Thomas Andrew Jayroe and the late Ruth Clement Jayroe. Mr. Jayroe was a forty year employee of Stratton Warren Hardware Company in Memphis, Tennessee and the retired owner of Newbern Hardware. He was a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dyersburg Rotary Club and ...

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Billy Franklin "Bill Frank" Coleman

Billy Franklin "Bill Frank" Coleman, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, July 22, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy M. Coleman and the late Capitola Hammond Williams. Mr. Coleman was retired self-employed wholesale car dealer and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Graveside services for Mr. Coleman will be held at 11:00 AM on ...

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Clarence Willie Childress, Jr.

Clarence Willie Childress, Jr., 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 30, 1960 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clarence Willie Childress, Sr. and the late Bessie Maurine Watson Childress. He was a coach and umpire at Dyersburg Activity Center for many years. Visitation for Mr. Childress will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 ...

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Betty Jean Adkins

Betty Jean Adkins, most fondly known as "Granny" 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, December 16, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Woodrow Adkins and the late Bobbye Thurmond Adkins. Mrs. Adkins was a retired employee of the Dyersburg Wal-Mart, where she worked for many years at the service desk. Funeral services for Mrs. Adkins will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Cherry Ann Taylor Smith

Cherry Ann Taylor Smith, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Zack Taylor, Sr. and the late Doris Cherry Nichols Taylor. Mrs. Smith was the owner of Jack and Jill Daycare in Newbern, Tennessee. She was an accomplished seamstress. Graveside services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Fairview ...

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Carroll Wilson Shelton

Carroll Wilson Shelton, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 7, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ben Shelton and the late Sarah Elizabeth Williams Shelton. He was a retired employee of Wis-Pak, Inc. and was presently employed by the City of Newbern. Mr. Shelton was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a former member of the Newbern Fire ...

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R. C. LaRue

R. C. LaRue, 77 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 13, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R.L. LaRue and the late Elsie Pauline "Polly" Stafford Cowan. Mr. LaRue was a retired employee of John A. Johnston Company in Dyersburg, Tennessee and Tri-County Implement in Newbern, Tennessee. Mr. LaRue was a 1963 graduate of Yorkville High School. He ...

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William S. "Bill Junior" Newsome, Jr.

William Sullivan "Bill Jr." Newsome, Jr., 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 6, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Sullivan Newsome, Sr. and the late Mozelle Pettie Newsome. He was a retired supervisor for Trenton Mills, Mr. Newsome was a former member of the Forked Deer Car Club; an avid line dancer and brought joy to many ...

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Dr. Preston Elonzo Dickerson

December 21, 1933

Dr. Preston Elonzo Dickerson, born December 21, 1933, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee at the age of 87. He was one of six children of Roy and Virgie Dickerson of Senath, Missouri. Preston "Doc" Dickerson graduated from Senath High School in 1951. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a B.S. Degree in Agriculture. He taught Agriculture for two years in Missouri. He then received his Doctor of Veterinary ...

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Judy Diane Cook

Judy Diane Cook, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 18, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Daymon Scott and the late Mary Faye Holman Scott. She was retired from World Color Press, where she was secretary to the Director of Engineering for sixteen years. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Knitting Guild of Ripley, Tennessee and Piece by Peace Quilting Guild in ...

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Billy Bryant

Billy Bryant, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Continue Care Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Born Friday, April 14, 1961 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy Bryant and Linda Woods Clark. He was the Logistics Manager for Komatsu of Ripley, Tennessee. Mr. Bryant was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, was a former coach and board member of the Newbern Dixie Youth Baseball League and was an avid fan ...

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Wesley Reynolds

Wesley Reynolds, 56, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 4, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Franklin Reynolds and Mary Ann Sanders Reynolds. He was a member of the Ridgely Senior Citizens Organization an avid fan of the Tennessee Volunteers. Funeral services for Mr. Reynolds will be at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 15, 2021 at Calvary Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Carole Scobey Avery

Carole Scobey Avery, 79 of Trenton, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 23, 1941, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Elmer Jasper Scobey and the late Golden Bradford Scobey. Mrs. Avery was a retired Financial Secretary and a member of Milan Assembly of God Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Avery will be 4:00 PM on Friday, March 12, 2021 at Poplar Grove Cemetery. ...

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Judy Warren Butcher

Judy Warren Butcher, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 5, 1955 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Voyd D. "Bill" Warren and the late Rue Nell McNabb Warren. She was a retired employee of Lincare. Funeral services for Mrs. Butcher will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 14, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Mary Alice Wright

Mary Alice Wright, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 15, 1935 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Shaw and the late Lota Katherine Brown Fair. She was a retired interior designer and member of The Church Of Jesus Christ in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Wright will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens in ...

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Charles Callens

July 27, 1946

Charles Callens, 74, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born July 27, 1946 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Buford Callens and the late Katherine "Billie" Miller Callens. Mr. Callens was a retired employee of Goodyear and was a member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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Campbell Gunnells

July 25, 1939

Campbell Lavon Gunnells, 81, of Troy, Tennessee died on Monday, March 8, 2021, at his residence in Troy, Tennessee. Born on July 25, 1939 in Trimble, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Thomas Gunnells and the late Hattie Lean Powell Gunnells. Mr. Gunnells was a former employee of Kenton Custom Mold and a self-employed tree topper. He was a member of the New Concord Baptist Church of Kenton, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. Gunnells will be held at ...

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Cathleen Spurgeon Ligons

Cathleen Spurgeon Ligons, 76, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 10, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Herman Spurgeon and the late Anna Laura Adair Spurgeon. Mrs. Ligons was a homemaker, member of the Tennessee Sheriff's Association and an avid supporter of the American Cancer Society. Cremation services for Mrs. Ligons are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Kenny Lynn Gibbons

Lt. Kenny Lynn Gibbons, 49, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 20, 1971 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Thomas Gibbons and the late Janis Clark Swims. Mr. Gibbons was a longtime employee of Brad Ragan Tire before entering law enforcement. He was a 2001 graduate of the Tennessee Law Enforcement Academy and was a Patrol Lieutenant for the Dyer County Sheriff's ...

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Louise Royer

Louise Royer, 89, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 1, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 11, 1931 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Wilbur Pitts and the late Arie Baker Aydlotte. Mrs. Royer was a registered nurse at Parkview Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee from 1980 until 1994. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church since 1949, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was a ...

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Joann Dodson Hilliard

Joann Dodson Hilliard, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 28, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 2, 1934 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lexie Lee Dodson and the late Winnie Terry Dodson. She was a retired Senior Vice-President for Security Bank, where she worked for forty-two years. Mrs. Hilliard was a life-long member of Lemalsamac Church of Christ. Graveside ...

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Brenda Beasley

Brenda Godwin Beasley, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 22, 1945 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow and Virginia Godwin. Mrs. Beasley was a retired nurse for Dr. Stevens Melton at MedSouth in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Beasley will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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Charlotte Ann Myers

October 3, 1948

Charlotte Ann Myers, 72, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born October 3, 1948 in Lanesferry, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Harvey Pope and the late Emmaline Reed Smith. She was a retired employee of Quebecor World (World Color Press) where she was an expeditor. She served as treasurer of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Myers will be Monday, ...

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Steve Shannon

Steve Shannon, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 28, 1949 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Henry Brownlee Shannon and the late Mavis Arnold Shannon. Mr. Shannon was the founder of Dialalarm and later owned Shannon Security, Page-A-Matic and the Bronze Beach. He was a former pilot , member of the State of Tennessee Board of Alarms and ...

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Danny Wayne McCaig

Danny Wayne McCaig, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, January 26, 1951 in Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lee McCaig and the late Rosie May Eaton McCaig. Mr. McCaig was retired employee of DSCUD. He was a minister and member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 27, 2021, in the Chapel of ...

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Libby Golightly

Libby Golightly, 93, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, February 22, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, September 4, 1927 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. Arnett and the late Edna Virginia Russell Arnett. Mrs. Golightly was a Home-Maker & retired Office Manager for the Halls Clinic in Halls, Tennessee. She was a member of Main Street Church Of Christ in Newbern, Tennessee. and was a former Pink Lady ,for ...

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Imogene "Jean" Sipes

Imogene "Jean" Sipes, 94, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 21, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 7, 1926 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Alison Garrison and the late Lula Asbridge Garrison. Mrs. Sipes was a retired employee of GTE Sylvania and Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the oldest member of Glendale Church of Christ and a lifelong member of the Disabled American ...

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Bobby Lynn Ables

Bobby Lynn Ables, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 20, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 21, 1967 in Cook County, Illinois, he was the son of the late Eddie Lamar Ables and the late Laquetta Sollis Ables. Mr. Ables was a self-employed carpenter. Graveside services for Mr. Ables will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Norman Byrl "Tooter" Jackson

Norman Byrl "Tooter" Jackson, 72, of Kenton, Tennessee died on Friday, February 19, 2021, at his residence in Kenton, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 23, 1948 in Mertzon, Texas, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Jackson and the late Gladys Irene Butler Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a retired factory employee and "Jack Of All Trades." He was a member of the Kenton Church of God in Kenton, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be held at 1:00 PM on ...

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Roger Glenn Roberts

Roger Glenn Roberts, 72, of Obion, Tennessee died on Friday, February 19, 2021, at his residence in Obion, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 4, 1948, he was the son of the late Rommie Roberts, Sr. and the late Lena Canada Roberts. He was a retired employee of the Industrial Maintenance Department of WisPak. Mr. Roberts was a Deacon and member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship. Funeral services for Mr. Roberts will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 21, 2021 in the Chapel of ...

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Dewayne W. Copeland

Dewayne W. Copeland, 53 of Trenton, Tennessee died on Monday, February 15, 2021, at his residence in Trenton, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 25, 1967 in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Copeland and the late Mable Ruth Copeland. Mr. Copeland was an employee of Ford Construction Company. Memorial visitation for Mr. Copeland will be held from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, one ...

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Kay Hood Faulkner

Brenda Kay Faulkner, 70, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, February 15, 2021, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 16, 1950 in Bogota, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Chess Hood and the late Katie Lancaster Hood. Mrs. Faulkner was a retired employee of Clorox. Cremation services for Mrs. Faulkner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory one son, David Faulkner (Jenny) of Trimble, Tennessee; ...

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James Gerald Wilson

James Gerald Wilson, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 12, 1949 in Salem, Massachusetts, he was the son of the late James E. Wilson and the late Margaret I. Girad Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a retired truck driver and member of the Truth in Love Kingdom Fellowship in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He proudly proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, from ...

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David Dwayne Luckett

David Dwayne Luckett, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 14, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 23, 1944 in Unionville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late David Cornelius Luckett and the late Helen Opal Slaughter Luckett. He was the owner of The Graphix Shoppe and a bus driver for the Dyer County School Systems. Mr. Luckett was a retired reserve deputy for the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, member of ...

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George C. Harrison, Jr.

George C. Harrison, Jr., 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 11, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Calvin Harrison, Sr. and the late Elizabeth French Harrison. He graduated from Dyersburg High School and the University of Mississippi with a Chemical Engineering degree. Mr. Harrison was a Lieutenant in the United States Navy and proudly served his country ...

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