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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John William Higdon

John William Higdon, 85, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence in Yorkville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 2, 1937, in Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lucian Hollis Higdon and the late Annie Marie Bell Higdon. Mr. Higdon was a retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. He was a dedicated member and Deacon of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a former Aldermen for the City of Yorkville and member of the Pearl Masonic Lodge ...

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Everett "Luke" Allmon

Everett “Luke” Allmon died peacefully on February 5, 2023. Luke was a devoted husband and father who loved serving God and others. He was a a retired foreman from Bekaert Corporation which allowed him the opportunity to travel outside the U.S. to places like London, Paris and Japan. He was a brilliant mechanic and was known for his ability to restore old vehicles to pristine condition. He never failed to lend a helping hand to those in need of his talent. He was a member of ...

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Fentris "Primp" Joslin

Fentris "Primp" Joslin, 89, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, February 5, 2023, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 6, 1933, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Vernon "Vernie" Joslin and the late Gurtha Mae Pratt Joslin. Mr. Joslin was a former employee of Forcum-Lannom and a self-employed carpenter. He was a dedicated and faithful member of Second Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon for ...

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Joyce Cooley

Joyce Cooley, 94, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 22, 1928 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Erdy Robertson and the late Tommie Robertson. Mrs. Cooley was a retired employee of the Dyer County Trustee's Office for many years. Graveside services for Mrs. Cooley will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at Rehoboth Cemetery near Newbern. Officiating this service will be ...

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Sonia House Crouson Davidson

Sonia House (Crouson) Davidson, 94, of Dyer, Tennessee died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 11, 1928, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ben Allen House and Mary Lorene Parker House. Mrs. Davidson was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived her Christian faith daily and passed that faith to her family. Funeral services for Mrs. Davidson will be held at 1:00 PM ...

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Mary Ann Reynolds

Mary Ann Reynolds, 78, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 9, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Sanders and the late Margaret Runions Sanders. Mrs. Reynolds was a former employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing and Tyson Foods. She was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Reynolds will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, February ...

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Judy Noel Melton

June 12, 1956

Judy Noel Melton, 66 of Humboldt, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born June 12, 1956, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Daniel Boone Noel and the late Ruby Lee Brawley Noel. Mrs. Melton was a homemaker and a former employee of Mom's Buffett in Newbern, Tennessee A memorial visitation for Mrs. Melton will be held from 12:000 PM until 2:00 PM on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at ...

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Terry Lynn Noel

Terry Lynn Noel, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, January 29, 2023, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 30, 1972, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Ricky Noel and the late Roxanne Nolan Ragan. Mr. Noel was employed as a carpenter in his family’s business. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed fishing. A memorial visitation for Mr. Noel will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, ...

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Calvin Moore, Jr.

Calvin Moore, Jr., 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 9, 1951, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Calvin Moore, Sr. and Mary Jo Cobb Moore. Mr. Moore was a retired employee of the State of Tennessee Transportation Department. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Moore will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 3, 2023, in the Chapel of ...

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Rita Webb Ring

Rita Webb Ring, 67, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at The Bay in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 5, 1955 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Calvin Webb and the late Bessie Bryant Webb. Mrs. Ring was a former employee of Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee and a member of Mt. Carmel Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Ring will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Helen D. "Dean" Cole

Helen D. "Dean" Cole, 86, of Halls, Tennessee, died on Friday, January 27, 2023, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 13, 1936 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howard Joyce and the late Willie Jo Hickerson Joyce. Mrs. Cole was a former employee of Wal-Mart and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Cole will be held at a later date at Follis Chapel United ...

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Carlton Ray McCurdy

Carlton Ray McCurdy, 66, of Winter Haven, Florida, formerly of Obion County, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 26, 2023, at Good Shepherd Hospice in Auburndale, Florida. Born Monday, August 13, 1956, in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Connie Ray McCurdy and the late Mattie Bestie Blair McCurdy. Mr. McCurdy was a retired truck driver. Memorial services for Mr. McCurdy will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 11, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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John Thomas Woods

John Thomas Woods, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 28, 1951, in Lexington, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Martin Woods and the late Lucille Scott Woods. Mr. Woods was a retired Lieutenant with the Dyersburg Fire Department , where he worked for thirty-one years. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Woods was an avid ...

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Scott Thomas Ward

Scott Thomas Ward, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 1, 1966, in Painesville, Ohio, he was the son of the late Samuel Orson and Sue Carol Colley Ward. Scott was a dedicated employee of Marvin Windows for twenty three years. He started his career as a production worker in the warehouse and was then promoted to forklift operator before becoming Warehouse Manager. Scott was a ...

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Robert D. "Bubba" Wells

Robert D. "Bubba" Wells, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 14, 1963 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Paul J. Wells and the late Doris Vonell Leake Riggs. Mr. Wells was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Funeral services for Mr. Wells will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, January 26, 2023 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Anthony Earl McCann, Sr.

Anthony Earl McCann, Sr., 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 9, 1946, in Bogota, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Earl McCann and the late Ottis Moore McCann. Mr. McCann was a supervisor for Impressive Manufacturing and a member of Center Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mr. McCann will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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John Thomas Craig Hollis

John Thomas Craig Hollis, 29, of Lenox, Tennessee died on Friday, January 20, 2023, at his residence in Lenox, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 29, 1993, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Larry Joe Hollis and Brenda Dale Craig Hollis of Lenox, Tennessee. John Thomas loved music and enjoyed playing the guitar for his family. He was also a wonderful cook; he was always preparing delicious food for his loved ones. Funeral services for Mr. Hollis will be held at 6:30 ...

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Shirley May Aldridge

Shirley May Aldridge, 80, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 19, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 25, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Herbert Goodman and the late Georgia Smith Goodman. Mrs. Aldridge was a retired factory employee and a former substitute teacher for the Gibson County School System. She was a member of the Bethel Baptist Church in Yorkville, Tennessee. Funeral ...

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Emily Maurine Nabors

Emily Maurine Nabors, 85, of Olive Branch, Mississippi, died on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Methodist Hospital in Olive Branch, Mississippi. Born Thursday, November 25, 1937 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Emerson Benson Hulme and the late Virginia Lee Hastings Hulme. She, along with her husband, were the owners of White Line Trucking. Graveside services for Mrs. Nabors will be held at 1:30 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery in ...

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Juanita Lynn Hammett

Juanita Lynn Hammett, 51, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 2, 1971, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Did Hays and Jackie Dianne Wilson Pierce. Ms. Hammett was an employee of Days Inn of Dyersburg and a graduate of Transitions of Dyer County. The times that she cherished the most were those times spent with her family. Funeral services for Ms. Hammett will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, ...

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Patrick Dwayne Clayton

Patrick Dwayne Clayton, 51, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 11, 1971, in Obion County, Tennessee, he was the son of Lacy Clayton (Stepmother Shelia) of Union City, Tennessee and the late Lois Doughten Clayton. Mr. Clayton worked in law enforcement for over ten years and was presently serving as the City of Trimble Police Chief. He was a member of Faithway Baptist ...

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Janice Howell

Janice Burpo Howell, 65, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, formerly of Martin, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 23, 1957, in Hornbeak, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late R.L. Burpo and the late Oma Dotson Burpo. Mrs. Howell was a retired assembly line worker at Hubble Lighting in Martin, Tennessee. While the Howell Family lived in Martin, Tennessee, Mr. Howell was the owner and ...

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William "Bill" Qualls

William "Bill" Qualls, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 25, 1936, in Linden, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Monroe Qualls and the late Lila Mae Barber Qualls. Mr. Qualls worked for the State of Tennessee Department of Corrections as a vocational instructor. He also proudly served his country in the United States Navy earning the rank of 2nd ...

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Susi Reagor Thomas

Susi Reagor Thomas, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 26, 1949, in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Leo Koss and the late Virginia Ziegler Koss. Mrs. Thomas was a former employee of Forcum Lannom Associates in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The times that Mrs. Thomas enjoyed the most were those spent with her family, especially being with her grandchildren and ...

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Donald R. Page

Donald R. Page, 70, of Kenton, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 28, 1952 in Huntington, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Donald Bolinger and the late Mardella Jean Treaster Bolinger. Mr. Page was an electronics technician and programmer. Graveside services for Mr. Page will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Family and friends ...

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Gaylon Frazier Rasberry

December 28, 1939

Gaylon Frazier Rasberry was born on December 28, 1939, at Newbern, Tennessee. His parents were William Ruby Rasberry and Thelma Oretta Bethel-Rasberry. He attended school at Trimble, Tennessee from 1st grade through 12th grade and attended classes at Dyersburg State Community College. He was employed by Newbern State bank from 1963 to 1967. He was employed as the Human Resources Manager at the rubber plant in Dyersburg (Colonial Rubber Works, M.A. Hanna Rubber Compounding, PolyOne, and ...

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John Waldron Gamble

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 2:00 PM from the chapel of the Taylor Funeral home with Tommy Marvin officiating. Visitation will be held Sunday from 11:00 AM until the time of service. Funeral services will also be conducted Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 2:00 PM at the Johnson Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, TN, with Chuck Richardson officiating. Visitation will be held at Johnson Williams Funeral Home on Monday, January 9, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM and ...

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Dottie Lee Lowrance

Dottie Lee Lowrance, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at The Bay in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 9, 1947, in RoEllen, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late L.C. Barham and the late Hazel Glozier Barham. Mrs. Lowrance was a former cafeteria employee at Jennie Bell Elementary, retired employee from All Wear and the former owner of Guy's Catfish in Trenton, Tennessee and Tatumville Mercantile. She also enjoyed playing the piano and singing ...

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Marla Simrell Horner

Marla Simrell Horner, 51, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her residence in Trenton, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 24, 1971 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Henry Gerald Simrell and Delandus Sadler Simrell. Mrs. Horner was an employee of Jimmy Dean Foods in Newbern for thirty years. She attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dyer, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Horner will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at ...

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Cherry J. Allen Garrison

Cherry J. Allen Garrison, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at her residence. Born Monday, January 26, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Cecil Allen and Cherry Marie Hall Allen. Mrs. Garrison was a nursing home administrator for thirty years. Mrs. Garrison was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Garrison will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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James E. "Jimmy" Bailey

James E. "Jimmy" Bailey, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 11, 1955, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy "Pinky" Bailey and the late Sadie Mayo Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a self-employed painter and carpenter. The times Mr. Bailey cherished the most were the times he spent with his family and the numerous animals that he raised on his farm. Funeral services for ...

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Timothy Dale "Robo" Roberson, Sr.

Timothy Dale "Robo" Roberson, Sr., 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 29, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 9, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Morris Roberson, Sr. and Linda Pace Roberson. Mr. Roberson was a former maintenance employee at The Farms Golf Club in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 7:00 PM on Thursday, January 5, 2023, in ...

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James Franklin "Jug" Gibbons

James Franklin "Jug" Gibbons, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 31, 1941, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Rice Gibbons, Sr. and the late Alma Banks Gibbons. Mr. Gibbons was a former truck driver for Edenton-Lamb and exhibitor for local flea markets. Graveside services for Mr. Gibbons will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at Poplar Grove ...

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Raymond Jackson "Jackey" Nolen

Raymond Jackson "Jackey" Nolen, ,72, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 25, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 15, 1950 in Dickson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late S.T. Nolen and the late Lorell Copley Nolen. Mr. Nolen was a retired employee of TyBe Construction Company. A celebration of life service for Mr. Nolen will be held at a later date. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife of ...

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Stephanie Dawn Simpson

Stephanie Dawn Simpson, 60, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, December 23, 2022, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 31, 1962, in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Roland Luckett and the late Carolyn Jetton Luckett. Mrs. Simpson worked as a security guard for Dyersburg Electric. Celebration of Life services for Mrs. Simpson will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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James David Walker

James David Walker, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 3, 1951, in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Garland Walker and the late Patsy Hill Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired car salesman at Auto-Connection in Dyersburg, Tennessee, for many years. Graveside services for Mr. Walker will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Loretta Elizabeth Combs

Loretta Elizabeth Combs, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee (formerly of Fort Myers, Florida) died on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 15, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Willis Mehling and the late Flossie Clark Brown. Mrs. Combs was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Combs are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of sixty-five years, ...

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Juanita M. Hayes

Juanita M. Hayes, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 27, 1932, in Bayle City, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Emmett Hoffman and the late Geneva Hayes Hoffman. Mrs. Hayes was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Ramsey, Illinois. Funeral services for Mrs. Hayes will be held at 1:30 PM on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at the First Baptist Church in ...

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Charles "Junior" Skaggs

Charles Donald "Junior" Skaggs, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 4, 1964, he was the son of Charles Donald Skaggs, Sr. and the Patsy Skaggs. Mr. Skaggs was the golf course supervisor at the Farms in Dyersburg, Tennessee for many years. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Skaggs will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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Lacie Renee Ayers

Lacie Renee Ayers, 25, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 29, 1997, in Jackson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Don Anthony Ayes and Anita Kay Spain Ayers. Lacie was an employee of Applegate Recovery of Jackson. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Saturday, December 17, 2022, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to ...

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James William Riley

James William Riley, 60, of Kenton, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 5, 1962, in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of William Levi Riley and Dorothy Mae Baker. Mr. Riley was a truck driver for 2417 Express. Cremation services for Mr. Riley are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Interment will be held at Elbridge Cemetery at a later date. Mr. Riley is ...

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Brenda Gail Parks

April 12, 1942

Brenda Gail Snow Parks, 80, of Newbern Tennessee, formerly of Frankfort, Kentucky. died on Wednesday December 14, 2022, at home, in Newbern Tennessee. Born April 12, 1942, in Murray, Kentucky; she was the daughter of the late Mr. Galen A. “Jack” Snow and the late Verna Dell Hodges-Snow. Mrs. Parks was a former employee of Commonwealth of Kentucky. She leaves behind three children, son Jeffery Parks (Kristen) of Murray, Kentucky; daughter, Angie McCuiston (Marty) of Murray, ...

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Terry Lee Reeves

Terry Lee Reeves, 69 of Troy, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 25, 1953, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Faye Reeves and the late Emmie Elizabeth Turnbo Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a retired Lab Technician at Colonial Rubber in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was an avid hunter, fisher and devoted father, husband, and grandfather. Cremation services for Mr. Reeves are ...

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William G. "Bill" Bard

William G. "Bill" Bard, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 1, 1929, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, he was the son of the late Jesse Bard and the late Mildred Plummer Bard. Mr. Bard proudly served his country in the United States Navy, for twenty years, achieving the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. After his retirement from the U.S. Navy, he worked as a Technical Writer ...

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Michael Keith Long

Michael Keith Long, 62 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 11, 2022, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 23, 1959, in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Harris Benford Long and the late Nellie B. Sanders Long. Graveside services for Mr. Long will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Dwayne Uzzle. Visitation for Mr. Long ...

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