F.T. Patton

January 10, 1937

F. T. Patton, 86, of Yorkville TN died Monday September 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by the love of his wife and family. Born January 10, 1937, in Gadsden AL. He was the son of the late Thomas lee Patton and Cora Cleo Patton (Relford). F. T. Patton is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Hellen Patton (Todd), His 3 daughters; Sue (Dan) Pevovar of Redford MI, Martha (Scott) Bloodworth Milan TN, and Lyn (Jon) McCoy Milan TN. Six grandchildren; Olivia Pevovar Reford MI, Trevor ...

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Renee Lynn Epperson

Renee Lynn Epperson, 45, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 18, 1978. in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Roger Isbell (Donna) and Brenda Griffin Wilkerson. Mrs. Epperson was the office manager for Kirk Nissan of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She enjoyed spending time with her family and would often say that her favorite place in the world to be was where she could put her arms ...

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Darren Carl Lamar Jones

March 17, 1995

Darren Carl Lamar Jones, 28, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born March 17, 1995, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Darryl Jones and Katrina Ann Russell. Mr. Jones was a 2013 graduate of Dyer County High School and attended the University of Memphis, He was a customer services representative for All State Life Insurance. Graveside services for Mr. Jones will be held at 2:00 ...

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Kenneth Wayne Clutts

Kenneth Wayne Clutts, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 12, 1948, in Dyersburg, Tennessee; he was the son of the late Grady William Clutts and the late Martha Mae Chilcutt Clutts. Mr. Clutts was a retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. He enjoyed singing, fishing and visiting with his family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Clutts will be held at 1:00 ...

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Scotty Forsythe

Scotty Forsythe, 64 of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 8, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bivian Forsythe and the late Virginia Roby Forsythe. Mr. Forsythe was a former construction employee. Graveside services for Mr. Forsythe will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Kent ...

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Javan Reed Maxedon

March 30, 1943

Javan Reed Maxedon, known to everyone as Max, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, in Obion County, Tennessee. Max was born on March 30, 1943, and was the oldest son of Reeder Henry Maxedon and Audrey Marlene Stanley Maxedon. He married Karen Larae Roper on April 26, 1963, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had five children during their marriage. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey. He is survived by his wife Karen; children Delreed (Rosemary), Tammy (Ryan), Jeremy (Amanda), and ...

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Jimmy C. Harber

Jimmy Clyde Harber, Jr., 50 of Covington, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 24, 1972, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy Clyde Harber, Sr. and the late Nora Ann Fortner Harber. Mr. Harber worked in the maintenance department at Eaton Global in Newbern, Tennessee. He loved cars, Dale Earnhardt, rock music, and fishing. A Celebration of Life visitation for Mr. Harber ...

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Myra Sue Barker Covey

Myra Sue Barker Covey, 84 of Newbern, Tennessee died, on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at the home of her daughter in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 2, 1938, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Thad Phillips and the late Elizabeth Dale Sharpe Phillips. Mrs. Covey was a homemaker. She enjoyed crocheting and making quilts for her family. Graveside services for Mrs. Covey will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Church Grove Cemetery ...

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Gray Parker Scroggins

Gray Parker Scroggins, infant son of Josh and Sissy Scroggins, was born into the arms of the angels on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. In addition to his parents, Gray Parker, leaves to cherish his memory, two brothers, Ethan Scroggins and Luke Scroggins both of Newbern, Tennessee; grandparents, Jerry and Amy Phillips of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Kent Hickman of Dyersburg, Tennessee; great-grandparents, Mary Sue Wheeler of ...

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Irma Jean Birmingham

Irma Jean Birmingham, 76 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 30, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Leon Owens and the late Gladys Pruitt Owens. Mrs. Birmingham was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Birmingham are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home, She leaves to cherish her memory, four sons, Clarence Worley of Memphis, Tennessee, David Worley, ...

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Jimmy Dale Connelly

Jimmy Dale Connelly, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born, Friday, April 2, 1943, in Dyer County, Tennessee (Mississippi River Bottoms), he was the son of the late Bill Connelly and the late Opal Walker Connelly. Mr. Connelly was a retired employee of Oberg, former owner and operator of Kerr McGee Service Station and a self-employed truck driver, Funeral services for Mr. Connelly will be held ...

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Marcus Eugene Pope

Marcus Eugene Pope, ninety-one of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 8, 2023, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 30, 1931, in Roseland, Arkansas. Mr. Pope was a retired industrial mechanic for Goodyear Tire and Rubber in Union City, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Pope are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, James Marcus "Mark" Pope (Kay) of Toledo, Ohio; one granddaughter, ...

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James E. Hunt

James E. Hunt, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 3, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 2, 1931 in Bogota, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Luther E. Hunt and the late Mildred Preslar Hunt. Mr. Hunt was a retired tower operator for Conrail Railroad. For many years, he and his family attended Bible Baptist Church in Knox, Indiana, where he served a deacon for many years. He loved all types of ...

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Terry Lynn Brown

Terry Lynn Brown, 74. of Portageville, Missouri, died on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 9, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Johnny Brown and the late Aval Louise Clifton Brown. Mr. Brown was a retired factory employee and self-employed scrap metal worker. Graveside services for Mr. Brown will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Church Grove Cemetery. Officiating ...

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Kevin Lynn Butler

Kevin Lynn Butler, 45, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 28, 2023, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 6, 1977, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late David Carne Butler and Hazel Grooms Butler. Mr. Butler was the owner of Kevin Butler Heating and Air. Cremation services for Mr. Butler are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, Easton Butler of Newbern, Tennessee ...

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Leon Milligan

Leon Milligan, 89, of Germantown, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at Methodist Hospital-Germantown in Germantown, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 1, 1934, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Russell Milligan and the late Pearl Elizabeth West Milligan. Mr. Milligan was a graduate of Newbern High School where he was a member of the 1952-1953 “Point a Minute” football team. Mr. Milligan proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from ...

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Audie B. "Jo" Ivy

Audie B. "Jo" Ivy, 81, of Gleason, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 27, 2023, at her residence in Gleason, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 2, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Claude Dean and the late Liley Mae Watson Dean. Mrs. Ivy was a retired machine operator for Rolane's. Funeral services for Mrs. Ivy will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Joe David Watson. Interment ...

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Patricia Ann Miller

Patricia Ann Miller, 86, of Corinth, Mississippi, formerly of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at Stoneridge of Farmington in Farmington, Mississippi. Born Friday, January 1, 1937, in Yorkville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Spence Trimble and the late Iva Dell Parnell Trimble. Mrs. Miller was a former clerk with the Gibson County Clerk's Office. Funeral services for Mrs. Miller will be held at 12:00 PM on Monday, September 4, 2023, in the Chapel ...

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Gerald W. Younger

Gerald W. Younger, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 9, 1938, in Polk, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clifford Ernest Younger and the late Lessie Jewell Shelby Younger. Mr. Younger was a retired Track Inspector and Foreman of the Dyersburg Yard for the Illinois Central Railroad and CNN Railroad. He was a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. Mr. Youngers was a sixty year plus ...

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Shawn Micheal Stewart

Shawn Micheal Stewart, 48, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 25, 2023. Born Friday, May 16, 1975, in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Stewart was a crane maintenance technician for Big River Steel. A celebration of life service for Mr. Stewart will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Chad Gibson. Visitation for Mr. Stewart will be held on Saturday from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at ...

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Ruth N. Coner

Ruth Nell Coner, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 25, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 11, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Ace Coner and the late Mary Elizabeth Mathis Coner. Ms. Coner was a home-maker. She was presently a resident of AHC of Dyersburg. Cremation services for Mrs. Coner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A private family ceremony will be held at a later ...

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Stephen Hugh Fox

Stephen Hugh Fox, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, August 24, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, Thursday, February 9, 1950, he was the son of the late Eli Hugh Fox and the late Jeanette Delores Miller Fox. He retired from the Iberville Parish Water Works, where he was plant manager and a board member. For over twenty years, Mr. Fox worked at the Hansen's Disease Center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana in the engineering department. He held multiple ...

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Willa Dean Marbrey

Willa Dean Marbrey, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 21, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 31, 1945 in Big Sandy, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late L. M. Earp and the late Madlean Robbins Earp.Mrs. Marbrey was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Marbrey will be held at 2:30 PM on Thursday, August 24, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Dorothy Lee Phillips

Important Announcement Regarding Service Time and Place for Mrs. Phillips DUE TO THE HIGH TEMPERTURES FORCASTED FOR THURSDAY MRS. PHILLIPS FUNERAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL OF JOHNSON-WILLIAMS FUNERAL HOME AT 11:00 AM ON THURSDAY. Dorothy Lee Phillips, 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 21, 2023, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 15, 1932, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Alison Garrison and ...

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Bobby Gene Walker

Bobby Gene Walker, 78, of Adamsville, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 21, 2023, at his residence in Adamsville, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 19, 1945, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Coy Walker and the late Polkie Craig Walker. Mr. Walker was a retired Senior Engineer with PCA Counce Mill and owner of BWPilot Car Service. Mr. Walker served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Walker will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August ...

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Geraldine Kimbrough Howard

Geraldine Kimbrough Howard, 83 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 22, 1940, in Tuscumbia, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late John Calvin Kimbrough and the late Lucille Grissom Kimbrough. Ms. Howard was a retired clerk at Dyersburg State Community College and a former employee of Forcum Lannom for thirty years where she worked in accounts payable. Ms. Howard was one of ten children and loved her family ...

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Gary Q. Boyett

Gary Quin Boyett, 73, of Kenton, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 18, 2023, at his residence. Born Wednesday, February 8, 1950, in Martin, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Quinton Boyett and the late Norene Wheatley Boyett. Mr. Boyett was the owner of Primeline Nutrition in Kenton, Tennessee. In 1972, he graduated from the University of Tennessee at Martin with a degree in Agriculture. In 1974, Mr. Boyett continued his education at Kansas State and earned a master’s ...

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Jennifer Ann Castellaw Hutchins

Mrs. Jennifer Ann Castellaw Hutchins, 60, passed away on Wednesday, August 16th, 2023. A native of Haywood County, Tennessee, Mrs. Hutchins was born on March 10th, 1963, to Billy Hugh Castellaw and the late Peggy Ann Simpson Castellaw. She worked as a nurse’s assistant and enjoyed cross stitching, playing piano and was an amazing cake baker. Survivors include her father, Billy H. Castellaw of Brownsville, Tennessee; her husband, Gary L. "Hutch" Hutchins; two sons, Zack ...

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Lavata Willis Beatty

Lavata Willis Beatty, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, August 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 11, 1930, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Oscar Willis and the late Edith O'Guin Willis. Mrs. Beatty was a member of the Glendale Church of Christ in Newbern, Tennessee. She was a retired clerk for the Credit Bureau in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Beatty will be held at 1:00 ...

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Allen Reeves

Allen Reeves, 94, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 12, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Allen "Jimmy" Reeves and the late Dora May Smith Reeves. Mr. Reeves was a retired farmer. Funeral services for Mr. Reeves will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Jeremy ...

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Nadine Thedford

Nadine Hickman Thedford, 87, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 28, 1936 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Howard Hickman and the late Estelle Horner Hickman. Mrs. Thedford was a retired lunch room manager for forty-two years with the Dyersburg City School System. She was a dedicated member of Hillcrest Baptist Church for over forty ...

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Nelda Ann Boswell

Nelda Ann Boswell, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 13, 1939, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late David McCollum and the late Monie Biggs McCollum. Mrs. Boswell was a homemaker and a devoted member of Southside Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Boswell will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 15, 2023, in the ...

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William David Peters

William David Peters, 51, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 26, 1971 in Los Angeles, California . He was the son of the late Jonathan Futch, Sr. and the late Ruth James Peters Hamilton. Mr. Peters was a retired employee of Burch Foods. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at the residence of Jonathan and Crystal Futch ...

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Richard McEwen

Richard McEwen, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 11, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, November 30, 1946, in Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raleigh E. McEwen and the late Virginia Chappell Hines. Mr. McEwen was a retired employee of Goodyear. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Cremation services for Mr. McEwen are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He ...

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Franklin L. Wells

Franklin L. Wells, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, August 10, 2023, at Christian Care Center of Medina in Medina, Tennessee. Born, October 19, 1936, in Catron, Missouri, he was the son of the late Earl Wells and the late Susie Burnett Wells. Mr. Wells was a retired self-employed carpenter. The skills that he learned as a carpenter led him to develop an enjoyment for woodworking; especially restoring and making violins. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine ...

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Cynthia Lou Stockton McCann

Cynthia Lou Stockton McCann, 64, of Humboldt, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 6, 2023, at her residence in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 2, 1958, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jimmy Lee Stockton and the late Rose Onita Featherston Bevis. Mrs. McCann was a member of the New Shiloh Church in Humboldt, Tennessee. She successfully passed the Enrolled Agent Test in 2012 and became the proud owner of Ermana's Tax Service in Humboldt, Tennessee. Known ...

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Virginia Jo Flack

Virginia Jo Flack, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 5, 1941, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was a lifelong resident of Newbern, Tennessee and the daughter of the late Finis Flack and the late Irene Caldwell Flack. Ms. Flack was a loving daughter and sister. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. She leaves to cherish her memory, one niece, Patti Lynn Matson (Nick) of ...

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Curtis Wesley Hall

Curtis Wesley Hall, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 2, 1956, he was the son of the late Will Dock Hall and the late Ora Mae Pollock Hall. Mr. Hall was a retired employee of HECO manufacturing and Lowe's in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Hall will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating the ...

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Amanda Barbara Henson

Amanda Barbara Henson, 61, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 31, 2023, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 25, 1962, in Ripley, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Campbell and the late Jennea Lilly Dunavant. Mrs. Henson was a retired Team Leader at S & R Global in Ripley, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Henson will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 3, 2023, at Ripley Memorial Gardens located at 679 South ...

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Cheryl Lorraine Lockhart

Cheryl Lorraine Lockhart, 68, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 22, 1954 in Muskegon, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Schuietema and the late Marilyn Zavitz Schuietema. Mrs. Lockhart was a caregiver. Cremation services for Mrs. Lockhart are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory,two sons, Johnathon ...

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James Franklin "Pappy" Kennedy

James Franklin "Pappy" Kennedy, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, July 28, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 24, 1953, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late C. B. Kennedy and the late Maurine Moody Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy was a retired brick layer and mechanic. A celebration of life for Mr. Kennedy will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, July 31, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A visitation for Mr. Kennedy will ...

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Bill Dunivant

Bill Dunivant, 69, of Kenton, Tennessee, died on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 4, 1954, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jerry "Sonny" Dunivant and the late Jewell Ashley Dunivant. Mr. Dunivant was a retired employee of Ermco in Dyersburg, Tennessee Funeral services for Mr. Dunivant will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, July 30, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home ...

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Michael Anthony Beasley

Michael Anthony Beasley, 64, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 14, 1958, in Wynnburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Atlas Beasley and the late Elwanda Lawrence Beasley. Mr. Beasley was a retired employee at Colonial Rubber in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed collecting Batman memorabilia and music of all types. Funeral services for Mr. Beasley will be held at 2:30 PM on Saturday, July 29, ...

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Demetra Lorene Bell

Demetra Lorene Bell, 94, of the Nebo Community, died on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 7, 1928, in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Walker and the late Dovie Stone Walker. Mrs. Bell was a retired inspector for All-Wear Manufacturing where she worked for twenty-five years. She was a member of the former Nebo Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Bell will be held at 11:00 ...

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Jonathan W. Eaves

Jonathan W. Eaves, 45. of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, July 24, 2023. Born Thursday, October 20, 1977, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John T. Eaves and Lydia H. Thompson Shelton. Mr. Eaves was a self-employed mechanic. Graveside services for Mr. Eaves will be held at 6:00 PM on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery located at 4086 Sorrell Chapel Road in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Bro. Tommy Roper. Family and ...

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Rosemary Matlock

Rosemary Matlock, 63, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, formerly of Ripley, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 24, 2023, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 13, 1959, in Anderson County, Tennessee. Mrs. Matlock was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Matlock are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, the staff, and residents of Reelfoot Manor and Dr. Bruce Brown, whom she considered her family. Online condolences ...

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Kathleen Shaw Tremblay

Kathleen Shaw Tremblay, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 23, 2023, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 9, 1944 in Coventry, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late Norman Shaw and the late Eileen Cournoyer Shaw. Mrs. Tremblay was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Tremblay are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Lori Seiber of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son, ...

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Eddie David Rainey

Eddie David Rainey, 68, of Memphis, died peacefully after a brief illness on Thursday, July 20, 2023. He was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan to David and Bernice Rainey. His family had been in farming since the Civil War and he grew up in Newbern, Tennessee, raising cattle and crops on the family farm. He joined the National Guard after graduating from Dyer County High School. He attended the Memphis College of Art (formerly the Art Academy). Recounting his experience there, he would say, ...

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