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David Allan Dennison

David Allan Dennison, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 25, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J.P. Dennison and the late Annie Lou Pledge Dennison. He was the owner of Dennison Clothing & Shoe Store and Newbern Mini Storage. Mr. Dennison proudly served his country in the United States Navy and attended Newbern First ...

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Robert Micheal Pope

Robert Micheal Pope, 67, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his residence. Born Saturday, April 3, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Marcus Eugene Pope and the late Linda Lou Morgan Pope. Mr. Pope was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Cremation services for Mr. Pope are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Smith and son-in-law ...

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Willie Richard Griggs

Willie Richard Griggs, 77, of Ripley, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Lauderdale Community Living Center in Ripley, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 13, 1943 in Ashport (Lauderdale County), Tennessee, he was the son of the late Richard Louis Griggs and the late Ruth Virginia Kirkpatrick Griggs. Mr. Griggs was the retired owner of Griggs Flooring in Ripley, Tennessee. Mr. Griggs proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard where he achieved the rank ...

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Roy Neal Stone

Roy Neal Stone, 68, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 16, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William "Billy" Stone and the late Ida Bates Stone. He was a master mechanic, former employee of Holloway Construction for twenty-nine years and currently was employed by Advanced Technology Services at Eaton Corporation in Newbern, Tennessee. He attended ...

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Nelson Cass Butler

Nelson Cass Butler, 76. of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, April 18,1945 in Dunnellon, Florida, he was the son of the late Lummie "Logan" Caswell Butler and the late Bertie Mae Hudson. Mr. Butler was a salesman for Marvin Windows and a devoted member of the Dyersburg Church of God where he served as a deacon. A celebration of life service for Mr. Butler will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 4, ...

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Lyann Gracen Noel

Lyann Gracen Noel, was born into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the Terry Lynn and Brandi Nicole Rose Noel of Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Lyann Gracen Noel will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tony Lawrence. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She leaves to ...

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Jean Crum

Jean Crum, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, November 19, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 11, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Mikuel Wilson and the late Cindy Wilson. Mrs. Crum was a follower of Jesus Christ and a devoted and dedicated member of Church Grove Baptist Church. She was an amazing woman who shared her faith and Christian values by the way that she lived her life. ...

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Adrian H. Hargrove, Sr.

Adrian H. Hargrove, Sr., 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 29, 1935 in Wickliffe, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Grover Hargrove and the late Fanny Lawrence Hargrove. He was a retired carpenter for Centex Forcum-Lannom. Mr. Hargrove proudly served his country in the United States Army, Marines and the Union City National Guard. Funeral services for Mr. Hargrove ...

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Elbert "Dooney" Seratt. Jr.

Elbert "Dooney" Seratt, Jr., 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 9, 1963 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elbert Seratt, Sr. and the late Jean Brooks Seratt. Mr. Seratt was a former heavy equipment operator for Ford Construction. He was a devoted member of the Church Without Walls in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. Seratt will be held ...

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Rose Marie Corcoran

Rose Marie Corcoran, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born Saturday, July 12, 1947 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Koch. Ms. Corcoran was employed in the Dyer County Clerk's Office for seventeen years before her current employment with Full Throttle of Trimble, Tennessee for the past twelve years, where she genuinely welcomed customers who became friends. Ms. Rose never met a stranger, and in the small ...

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Lisa Ann Cartwright

Lisa Ann Cartwright, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 30, 1961 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gallahaire and the late Betty Garner Gallahaire. Ms. Cartwright was a former branch manager for Trustmark Bank. Cremation services for Ms. Cartwright are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Laura Lee Denton (Miles) of ...

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Sammie Lynn Wilson

Sammie Lynn Wilson, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 18, 1946 in Newbern, Tennessee he was the son the the late Sam Wilson and the late Virginia Turner Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a fromer employee of Sylvania and Reelfoot Packing Company. He also was a private investigator and retired from Hot Shot Express as a truck driver. He was a member of the Shade Tree Tractor Club and was ...

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Frankie Joe Carroll

Frankie Joe Carroll, 40 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 23, 1981 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Billy Joe Carroll and Darlene Brock Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a Family Nurse Practitioner for West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Frankie was a devoted husband and loving father who treasured times ...

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Rae H. Brown

Rae H. Brown, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 6, 1940 in Tatumville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charley Raymond Hall and the late Grace Leach Hall. Ms. Brown was a retired freight claim specialist for APL Freight Lines. Cremation services for Ms. Brown are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of life services for Ms. Brown will be held at ...

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Lee Roy Holland, Jr.

Lee Roy Holland, Jr., 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 8, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 16, 1928 in RoEllen, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lee Roy Holland, Sr. and the late Edna Mai Brown Holland. He was a retired general sales manager for Odom's Tennessee Pride. Mr. Holland was a Mason and Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Holland will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November ...

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Judy Steelman Canon

Judy Steelman Canon,73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 6, 1947, she was the daughter of Margaret Frances Thompson Steelman and the late Homer Carson Steelman, Jr. Mrs. Canon was a retired employee of Forcum Lannom Contractors. Graveside services for Mrs. Canon will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Joyce Ann Rose Hulme

Joyce Ann Hulme, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence. Born Thursday, October 25, 1934, in Dyer County, Tennessee,she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Rose and the late Lattie Mae Featherston Rose. She retired from the Dyer County School System as an assistant cafeteria manager and she was a former employee of Security Bank. Mrs. Hulme was a life-long member of Lemalsemac Church of Christ and a devoted pre-school Sunday school ...

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Mary R. Perkins

Mary R. Perkins, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 5, 1947 in Marshall County, Kentucky.She was a home-maker and a devoted pastor's wife. Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Houston Sills, Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in ...

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Marvin "Pedink" Wilson

Marvin "Pedink" Wilson, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 27, 1947 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wesley "Dag" Wilson and the late Mary Elizabeth Walton Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a retired employee of HECO and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Wilson will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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Ruth Evelyn Jernigan

Ruth Evelyn Jernigan, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 9, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Hickerson and the late Bessie Tyner Hickerson. Mrs. Jernigan was a retired employee of Dyersburg, Tennessee. A family celebration of life service for Mrs. Jernigan will be held at a later date. She is survived by two sons, Al Jernigan (Deborah) of Finley, Tennessee ...

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Gregory Lynn Brooks

Gregory Lynn Brooks, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 2, 1965 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Katie Sawyer Garrett and the late John Walker Brooks. Mr. Brooks was an employee of Ermco. Funeral services for Mr. Brooks will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Calvin Smith. ...

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Mildred Ann French

Mildred Ann French, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 8, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late W. I. Sherbit and the late Eva Simpson Sherbit. Mrs. French was a retired employee of Sylvania and Thomas Industries. She was a member of Finley Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. French will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 1, ...

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Jeff Pruitt

Jeff Pruitt, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Wednesday, February 24, 1971 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the Rosemary Gail Stover Newhouse and the late Joy Dale Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was the Division Vice-President for Abbco. Mr. Pruitt proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Pruitt will be held from 5:00 PM until ...

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Ronda Kay Huisel

Ronda Kay Huisel, 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 29, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 12, 1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Barbra Jean Jordan and the late Michael Keating Jordan. She had a special place in her heart for children, that was evident by the profession that she chose as a teacher specialist at Kenton Elementary School. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, ...

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Jose Luis Larraga

Jose Luis Larraga, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 1, 1968 in Tanlajas, S.L.P., Mexico, he was the son of the late Ubaldo Larraga Saldana and the late Ignacia Larraga De L.. Mr. Larraga was a loving husband and father. He was a former construction employee. Funeral Mass of Mr. Larraga will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at Holy Angels ...

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Roxanne Reagan

Roxanne Nolan Reagan, 64, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 27, 1957, she was the daughter of the late George Reubin Nolan and the late Rossie V. Chapman Nolan. Ms. Reagan was a former employee of Thomas Industries and attended Independent Free Holiness Church. Funeral services for Ms. Reagan will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, October 28, 2021 in the ...

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John Marshall Sanders

John Marshall Sanders, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 24, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Leroy N. Sanders and the late Doris Spence Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a retired school teacher. Private service for be held for Mr. Sanders. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of ...

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Oliver Wayne Taylor

Oliver Wayne Taylor, infant son of Jared and Vandala Taylor, was received into the arms of God, on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Oliver are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Jared and Vandala Taylor of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two brothers, Leonardo Taylor and Sylvester Taylor both of Dyersburg, Tennessee and one sister, Phoebe Taylor of ...

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William "Billy" Scobey

William "Billy" Scobey, 49, of Obion, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at Baptist Hospital-DeSoto in Southaven, Mississippi. Born Saturday, June 17, 1972 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Donnie L. Scobey and the late Minnie Maclin Scobey. He was a retired paramedic and served on the EMS Strike Team. Mr. Scobey was a member of the Obion Fire Department and had formerly served with the Newbern Fire Department where he reached the rank of ...

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Lucinda Cala

Lucinda Ann Cala, 82, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 18, 1939 in West Frankfort, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Arno Dubre and the late Jennie Todd Dubre. Ms. Cala was a retired LPN for Clinton Manor in New Baden, Illinois. Her most precious times were spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Graveside services for Mrs. Cala will be held at 1:00 PM ...

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Donna Whitten Harris

Donna Whitten Harris, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 22, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 24, 1942 in Birmingham, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Leon Whitten and the late Ida Hill Whitten. Mrs. Harris was a home-maker and retired Administrative Assistant for the Northwest R I School District in High Ridge, Missouri. She was a devoted pastor's wife who served with love and devotation the churches where God sent ...

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Sandra D. Jackson

Sandra D. Jackson, 70, of Finley, Tennessee died on Monday, October 18, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 26, 1951 in New York City, New York, she was the daughter of the late Louie Vallis and the late Rachel Preston Jackson. Ms. Jackson loved spending time with her family and being "Nana" to her five grandchildren. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived ...

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Rebecca Henry Sowell

Rebecca Henry Sowell, 80 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 17, 2021, at her residence. Born Saturday, February 1, 1941 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Kermit Henry and the late Ellen Curry Henry. Ms. Sowell was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Graveside services for Ms. Sowell will be at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at Yorkville Cemetery. Friends and family are asked to gather at the ...

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Kristi Morgan

Kristi L. Morgan, 50 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 9, 1971 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Billy Dean Carson and the late Georgia Ann Cupples Carson. She was devoted to her family and treasured the time that she spent with them, especially her grandsons. Mrs. Morgan was the owner of Kristi's Cottage. Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan will be ...

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Carol Willis

Delana Carol Willis, 60, of Smithdale, Mississippi died on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Field Memorial Community Hospital in Centreville, Mississippi. Born Wednesday, February 15, 1961 in Mc Kenzie, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Carnell Hardy and the late Brenda Fay Williamson Hardy. Carol's greatest joy was the time that she spent caring for her family. She was an exceptional home cook/cornbread maker who loved the outdoors and adored her children, grandchildren and ...

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Mary Lena Smith

Mary Lena Smith, 99, of Newbern, Tennessee recently died peacefully in her sleep. She managed to maintain her keen intellect until the very end of her long life. Born in Maxey, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edd and Carrah Chamberlain. Mary Lena was affectionately known as Aunt"Mene" by her family, who will always remember her sweet smile and infectious laughter and the many summers spent with her. Mrs. Smith, who was a former member of the Eastern Star, ...

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Doris Spence Sanders

Doris Spence Sanders, 102, of Newbern, Tennessee died Sunday, October 10, 2021 at her residence. She was born Thursday, April 17, 1919 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, and was the daughter of the late Collie Marshall Spence, Sr. and the late Nora Thompson Spence. She was an owner and bookkeeper of the Western Auto Store in Newbern, Tennessee for forty-six years, a member of First Christian Church, member of the Order of Easter Star for fifty plus years, a volunteer for the Northwest Tennessee ...

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Danny Thomas Hunt

Danny Thomas Hunt, 61 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 5, 1959 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Logan Hunt and the late Annie Lee Foster Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a farmer. Cremation services for Mr. Hunt are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Carol Winter Hunt of Parsons, Tennessee; one son, ...

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James David "Bear" Tate

James David "Bear" Tate , 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 8, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 18, 1943 in Joplin, Missouri, he was the son of the late Coy Alton Tate and the late Emmer Burnine Tate. Mr. Tate was a retired employee of the United Postal Service and former truck driver. He was a member of The Little Country Church and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services for Mr. Tate will ...

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Larry W. Johnson

Larry W. Johnson, 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 8, 1944 in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late Willie Johnson and the late Vivian Boshears Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a retired employee of Heco Manufacturing. Graveside services for Mr. Johnson will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Cheryl Ann Pevahouse Bryson

Cheryl Ann Pevahouse Bryson, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 14, 1963 in Savannah, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Malcolm Brown Pevahouse and the late Shirley Ann Dicus Pevahouse. Ms. Bryson was a former CNA for Dyersburg Manor. Funeral services for Ms. Bryson will be held at 2:30 PM on Friday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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William Daniel Criswell

William Daniel Criswell, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, October 4, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 14, 1956 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late W. L. Criswell and the late Bobbie Hodge Criswell, Mr. Criswell was a retired truck driver and former employee of Colonial Rubber. Graveside services for Mr. Criswell will be held at 11:00 on Monday, October 18, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial ...

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Shearon Kay Box Miller

Shearon Kay Box Miller, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, October 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 20, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Box and the late Mary Lou Lawson Box. Ms. Miller was a retired employee of Tyson Foods, where she worked for thirteen years. She attended Volunteer Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The times that she cherished the most were ...

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Pat Joy

Pat Joy, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 3, 2021at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, February 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Emmitt Clifton Lewis and the late Mary Elizabeth Mancell Lewis. She was a homemaker and member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Joy will be held at 1:00 P. M. on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Scott Owen. ...

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Ruby Delois Patton

Ruby Delois Patton, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 21, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Marvin C. Phillips and the late Mary Lee Coleman Phillips. Mrs. Patton was a retired employee of Northwest Tennessee Foot Clinic. Cremation services for Mrs. Patton are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Travis North ...

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Paul William "Beaver" Purvis

Paul William "Beaver" Purvis, 62, of Troy, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 30, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Paul Buford Purvis and the late Maggie Marie Sweat Purvis. Mr. Purvis was a retired contractor. Graveside services for Mr. Purvis will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be ...

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Larry D. McKinney

August 31, 1945

Larry D. McKinney was born August 31, 1945, to Walter D. McKinney and Juanita (Stacks) McKinney. Larry grew up in Obion County. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, JW McKinney and James Warnell McKinney and one sister, Glenda Dianne (McKinney) Watts, Also his beloved (Mama Lessie), his grandmother, who had such an influence on his life as well as the entire family. Larry is survived by his wife of fifty-seven years, Rosemary (Ring) McKinney, two sisters, Jo Ann ...

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Billy J. Singleton, Jr.

Billy J. Singleton, Jr., 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 7, 1963, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy Joe Singleton, Sr. and Barbara Janice Turnbo Singleton. He was a retired electrician and member of Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services for Mr. Singleton will be held at 4:30 PM on Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery ...

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