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December 31, 1941 – January 01, 2021
Jack Marshall King passed away January 1, 2021 at the age of 79, in his home in Montpelier, Virginia.
His battle with Parkinson's and heart failure in recent years demonstrated his courage in confronting life challenges. Despite his pain, Jack stayed strong until the end.
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October 13, 1946 – January 01, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Wiginton, 74, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 1, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born October 13, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Percy Thomas and Mary Lucille Mills Wiginton. She was a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery conducted by with Brother Andy Brewer. Friends and family are asked to gather at the cemetery.
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April 22, 1956 – December 31, 2020
George Michael "Mike" Klutts, age 64, of Dyersburg passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. George was born April 22, 1956. He is the son of the late Margaret Louise Klutts. He was employed by Arcosa Marine. George is survived by his wife: Dawn Laurraine Nunes of Dyersburg, TN, one daughter: Danica (Vicente) Mendez of CA and two sons: Jason Klutts of Halls, TN and Christopher George of Trimble, TN,; Brother of two sisters: Charlotte (Bo) Bentley of Tiptonville, TN and Beverly Wakefield of Ripley, TN. George is preceded in death by his Brother, Lee Klutts, and a Son, Scotty George. George also leaves 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, January 8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Steve Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in Mary's Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, January 7 from 4pm until 7pm. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield, Halls Funeral Home. Cemetery Details Mary's Chapel Cemetery 279 Mary's Chapel Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Previous Events Visitation JAN 7. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 8. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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April 04, 1944 – December 31, 2020
Alice Faye Rose, age 76, of Trenton passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020. Alice was born April 4, 1944 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and the late Mildred (Hastings) Gilliland. She was employed at Universal Electric Factory for 20 years and a Homemaker. Alice is survived by her husband: Clyde Rose and one son: Mike Rose both of Trenton, TN. sister of one sister: Sheila Vickery of Halls, TN and one brother: Johnny Gilliland of Halls, TN. Alice was preceded in death by a Son, Patrick O'Neal Rose. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, January 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Rev. Gary Rose officiating with burial to follow at Whitefield Cemetery in Ripley,TN. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 6 from 11:00 am until 1:00pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home. Cemetery Details Whitefield Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation JAN 6. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 6. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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November 18, 1955 – December 31, 2020
Jack Richardson "Ricky" Wyatt, 65, of Tiptonville, TN passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Tri-Star Southern Hill Medical Center in Nashville.
Ricky was born on November 18, 1955 to the late Jackie and Beulah Inez Tipton Wyatt. He was an avid hunter & fisherman and his motto was "Aspire to Inspire Before you Expire". He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Ridgely. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force where he retired after 22 years as an aircraft armament technician.
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January 06, 1935 – December 31, 2020
Mrs. Daretty "Dot" Hunt, age 85, of Dyersburg passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. She was born Jan. 6, 1935 to the late Amos & Mary Lee Foster. She was an animal lover and cared for by her First Avenue neighbors. Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday, Jan, 5, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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June 17, 1938 – December 31, 2020
Mr. Travis Neldon Conner of Dyersburg, TN, formerly of Gadsden, AL, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020 at AHC Nursing & Rebab in Dyersburg. He was born in Gadsden, AL on June 17, 1938 to Mabel & Milton Conner. He married Bonita Wright on June 8, 1958 and they had two sons, Stephen Eric Conner (Robin) and Mark Alan Conner (Holly). His is also survived by his three grandchildren, Hunter Reid Conner(Hailey), Mary Grace Conner & JonEvin Oliver Conner and one great-grandchild, Eden Conner. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Wendell Yoeman Conner.
Travis graduated from the University of Alabama in 1960 with a B.S. Degree in Mechanical Engineering and went to work with Republic Steel in Gadsden Al. After working there for three years, he decided to start preaching full-time. He preached the Gospel for over fifty-three years and brought many souls to Christ. He has preached in Decatur, AL, Talladega, AL, LaGrange, GA, Childersburg, AL, Shelbyville, TN, Saks AL, Jacksonville, AL, Snead, AL and Gordo, AL. He was the director of Skyline Christian Youth Camp for over forty years. He loved working with young people and had an influence on so many lives. He is now with the Lord, at rest from his labors.
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May 24, 1945 – December 31, 2020
Alvin Gerald Reed, 75, left this world on December 31, 2020 to go to his Heavenly Home. Visitation will be 12pm-1:30pm, Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Services will be 1:30pm at Dyersburg Funeral Home, followed by graveside at Rehoboth Church Cemetery.
Gerald Reed was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late Alvin and Lucille Reed. After graduating from Dyersburg High School, he went on to study business at University of Tennessee at Martin, where he played college baseball. He married Terrie Frances Hill in 1965, and later served in the Army National Guard. In 1969, he started working for Woodmen Life Insurance, where he dedicated many years of his life. During his time as Regional Director and President of TN Life Underwriters, he was recognized throughout his career with various rewards and honors, as well as devoting time to raising funds for various charities and school sports programs. In 2006, he retired from Woodmen to pursue his hobbies of hunting, fishing, gardening and cooking. Gerald was an active member of Fannin United Methodist Church, where he served several roles within his church family. Gerald, affectionately known as G man or Grand G, will be remembered for his telling of stories and jokes, daily trips to "K"rogers and the many meals he cooked for his beloved family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.
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August 30, 1927 – December 31, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Lera Pearl Hanna, 93, on December 31, 2020 at AHC Healthcare in Dyersburg TN due to a very short battle with Covid. She was born August 30, 1927 in Sardis, TN to the late Enoch McBride and Daisy Hamm McBride. Mrs. Hanna was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to all who had the pleasure to know her. Her biggest treasure was her family and she loved them all dearly and embraced every moment she had with them. She married James Hanna on June 19, 1945, who preceded her in death in 1997 after being married for nearly 52 years.
Mrs. Hanna lived most of her adult life in Lake County and was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and a lifelong member of the local Eastern Star Chapter. Her life was a living example of Ephesians 4:32 – "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one another, just as God also forgave you in Christ."
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December 09, 1940 – December 31, 2020
Mary L. Price, 80, of Friendship, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born December 9, 1940, she is the daughter of the late Franklin Joseph and Hazel May Spidle. She was retired.
She is survived by three daughters, Tammy Morgan of Midwest City, OK, Cheryl Loines of Newbern, Idelle Bailey of San Antonio, TX; three sons, Tim Busse of Limestone, ME, Carl J. Busse of Dyersburg, Erich Bailey of Frederick, MD; nine grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren; and one sister, Clara Lewis of Tallmadge, OH.
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February 21, 1928 – December 31, 2020
Virginia Reasons, 92, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis. Born February 21, 1928, she is the daughter of the late Chester and Wyrla Nichols. She was a member of Finley United Methodist Church. Virginia was a retired secretary from the Vocational Rehabilitation Office, later enjoyed working in various clothing stores and was an avid card player. She loved her family dearly and treasured her name of “Nana”.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 6, 2021 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Tim Alsup with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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May 23, 1948 – December 29, 2020
Wanda Louise Richardson, 72, of Ridgely, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at her residence.
Wanda was born on May 23, 1948, in Obion, TN, to the late, Thomas and Agnes Sadler Hodges. She was a retired librarian with the City of Ridgely Public Library and was a past employee with Sylvania. Wanda was a member and Sunday School Teacher of Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely.
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April 24, 1937 – December 29, 2020
Betty Initha Paris Daugherty, 83, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Betty was born on April 24, 1937, in Friendship, TN, to the late, Dewey and Bessie Weaver Rouse. She was a homemaker and was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
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June 13, 1933 – December 29, 2020
Anderson Ham, Jr., 87, of Finley, died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at his daughters residence. Born June 13, 1933, he is the son of the late Anderson Sr. and Lena Wallace Ham. Mr. Ham was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Our Little Country Church conducted by Pastor Royce McGuire with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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January 10, 1942 – December 28, 2020
Carmon Reece Belton, age 78, of Halls passed away Monday, December 28, 2020 at his home. He was born January 10, 1942 in Memphis, TN to the late Carmon and the late Frances (Reece) Belton. Carmon Reece retired as a Post Master for the USPO after 39 years of service and was a lifetime active member of First Baptist Church Halls. He is survived by his wife: Jean (Waddell) Belton, three sons: William (Sharon) Belton, Wayne (Mary Jane) Belton and Stephen (Virgie) Belton all of Halls, TN; brother of two brothers: Tim Belton of Jackson, TN and Jeff Belton of Halls, TN. Carmon Reece also leaves behind 8 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN with Bro. Trent Bullock officiating. Burial will follow in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 30 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN. Memorials may be directed to First Baptist Church Halls, 102 E. Tigrett St, Halls, TN 38040 or the Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave. Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 30. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) First Baptist Church of Halls 102 W Tigrett St Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7116 Service DEC 30. 2:00 PM (CT) First Baptist Church of Halls 102 W Tigrett St Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7116
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May 14, 1946 – December 27, 2020
Mrs. Agnes Marie Green, age 74, of Ripley passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020. Mrs. Agnes was born May 14, 1946 in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of the late William Buford and the late Vernell (Moore) Goforth. She was a Homemaker. Mrs. Agnes is survived by her husband: Gary Alan Green of Ripley, TN , three daughters: Tammy (James) Wyrick of Troy, TN, Shelly (Wayne) Slough of Covington, TN and Stephanie (Phillip) Brown of Halls, TN, and two sons: Timmy (Amy) Medford and Kevin Medford both of Ripley, TN, She was a sister of two sisters: Linda Moore of Ripley, TN and Patsy Decker of Dover, TN, and three brothers: Buford Lynn "Chick" Goforth , Donald Goforth and Ronnie Goforth all of Ripley, TN. Mrs. Agnes was preceded in death by her husband, Don Medford in 2011 and five brothers. She also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 31 at First Assembly Of God, 233 Church St., Ripley, TN with her husband Bro. Gary Green, Bro. Tommy Stanley and Bro. Larry Howard officiating. Burial will follow at Mary's Chapel Cemetery, Ripley, TN. A walk through visitation will be held Thursday, December 31 from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm at First Assembly Of God, 233 Church St., Ripley, TN. . Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Mary's Chapel Cemetery 279 Mary's Chapel Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Previous Events Visitation DEC 31. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) First Assembly of God Ripley Ripley, TN Service DEC 31. 2:00 PM (CT) First Assembly of God Ripley Ripley, TN
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December 24, 1936 – December 27, 2020
Goldie Merle Hutcherson, age 84, of Chicago, IL passed away Sunday, December 27, 2020 at her home in Chicago, IL. She was born December 24, 1936 in Amarillo, TX and is daughter of the late Elbert and the late Alice (Smith) Miller. She was a retired Factory Employee. She is survived by two daughters: Teresa Davis of Cleveland, TN and Janet Arendt of Evergreen Park, IL, and three sons: Kenneth W. Hutcherson Jr. of Alsip, IL, Dwayne Hutcherson of Chicago, IL and Danny Hutcherson of Chicago, IL and the sister of one brother: Colonel Miller of OK. Goldie also leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Goldie was preceded in death by her daughter, Sharon Boyd and brother, Ernie Miller. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Donnie Reed officiating. Burial will follow in Dry Hill Cemetery in Gates, TN. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 2 from 9am until the service time at Halls Funeral Home. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Calling Hours JAN 2. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 2. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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April 15, 1945 – December 27, 2020
Sandra Gail Tucker, 75, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Sandra was born on April 15, 1945, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Clyde and Nora Lucas Ozment. She was a retired bookkeeper for Tucker Tire.
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December 27, 1938 – December 27, 2020
Norma Jean Wells, 82, of Elliston, VA, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Norma was born on December 27, 1938, in Christianburg, VA, to the late, Charlie and Sarah Elizabeth Simpkins Altizer. She was a retired CNA for Carrillion Inc. and was a member of New Hope Church of God in Chrisitanburg, VA.
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June 14, 1943 – December 27, 2020
Lois Marie Foster Younger, 77, of Ridgely, died Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born June 14, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Luther and Seveler Marie Scott Foster. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by two daughters, Tona Ingram of Nashville, Debra Hale of Louisana; four sisters, Bobbie Crosno of Dyersburg, Modine Brown of Florida, Anna Stewart of Ridgely, Joannie Parrish of Newbern; three brothers, Clifford Foster of Miston, Luther Foster, Jr., Rocky Foster, both of Dyersburg; three grandchildren Amber Hale, Lacie Braud-Lott, Hunter Maruschak and three great-grandchildren, Adrianna Hale, James Lott and Corien Lott.
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July 30, 1922 – December 25, 2020
Ms. Ruthie Mae Woodward, age 98, of Bells died Friday, December 25, 2020 at Bells Nursing Home and Rehab of Bells, TN. Ruthie was born July 30, 1922 in Henderson County, TN. She is the daughter of and the late Frances Ethel Peeler. She is survived by a daughter: Mary Lou Woodward of Maury City, TN and one son: Bennett (Sherry) Woodward Jr. of Halls, TN. Ms. Ruthie was preceded in death by her husband Bennett Franklin Woodward Sr. a sister, Gladice Onell Phillips and two brothers, William Peterson and J.W. Peterson. Visitation will be 11 am Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Halls Funeral Home with services beginning at 1pm. Burial will follow in Lebanon cemetery. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 29. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 29. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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March 19, 1943 – December 25, 2020
Mr. John Wyly Watts, of Tiptonville, passed away Friday Dec. 25, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was born March 19, 1943 to Barnie & Carrie Lou Watts and was a life-long farmer in Lake County. He was a devoted family-man and enjoyed hunting and especially talking to his friends & anyone he met. He and Dianne McKinney were married from 1969 until her passing in 2010. He is survived by his wife, Madie Farley since 2011. He is also survived by a daughter, Sonya Covington (Russell) of Tiptonville, step-sons, Mark Farley (Marsha) of Gleason, Chris Farley (Darla) of Trenton and Randy Farley (Kim) of Atwood, his brother, Jimmy Watts (Lexie) and sister Lou Cunningham (Ed) all of Kansas City, Mo. And his grandchildren, John Russell and Ryan Covington, of Tiptonville. He is preceded in death by his wife, Dianne; his parents; and four brothers and two sisters.
Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020 at Lake Memorial Gardens in Tiptonville at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Rev. Chuck Graham. Pallbearers will be John Russell Covington, Tommy Watts, Russell Covington, Warren Douglas, Larry Watts & Corey Morgan. Honorary Pallbearers will be Leonard Douglas, John Fields, Johnny Turner & Junior Perkins.
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August 08, 1937 – December 24, 2020
Mary Sue Ham, 83, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Harborview Health Systems of Dyersburg.
Mary was born on August 8, 1937, in Tupelo, MS, to the late, Wesley and Mary Elizabeth Burcham Glass. She was a homemaker and attended First United Pentecostal Church in Dyersburg.
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October 21, 1952 – December 23, 2020
Mr. John Aflord Davis, age 68, of Halls passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his home in Halls. Mr. John was born October 21, 1952 in Dyer Co. and is the son of the late Floyd and the late Mildred (Weaver) Davis. He was employed as a Truck Driver. Mr. John is survived by his wife: Carolyn Davis , two daughters: Karen (Thomas) Bell of Dyersburg, TN and Cindy (Craig) Borden of Dyersburg, TN, and one son: Timothy (Lori) Peavyhouse of Dyersburg, TN; Brother of four sisters: Marilyn Parnell of Bonicord, TN, Doris Ramey of Bonicord, TN, Beverly Davis of Bonicord, TN and Sharon Cole of Alamo, TN, and three brothers: Roger Davis, Shorty Davis and Tommy Davis all of Bonicord, TN. Mr. John also leaves behind 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com
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March 30, 1954 – December 23, 2020
Joe Eugene Turner, 66, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at his residence.
Joe was born on March 30, 1954, in Ridgely, TN, to the late, Marion and Lucille Callison Turner. He was the owner of Jody Turner Portable Buildings and was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
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February 14, 1949 – December 22, 2020
Elmer Albert Braden, III, age 71, of Hazel Green, AL passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Huntsville Hospital of Huntsville, AL. Mr. Braden was born February 14, 1949 in Memphis, TN. He is the son of Elmer Albert and the late Margie Louise Braden Jr. Mr. Braden was employed as a Truck Driver for 35 years with numerous safe driving awards. He is survived by his wife: Betty Ann (Dorning) Braden two step-sons: Tracy Mays of Hazel Green, AL and Robby Mays of Crossville, AL; his father Elmer Albert Braden Jr. of Florence, AL.; Brother of one sister: Ann Herndon of VA. He also leaves behind 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his Brother, James Braden. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ricky DeSpain officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Ripley following the service. Calling hours will be Saturday, January 2 from 12:00 Noon until the service time. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Mt. Pleasant Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Calling Hours JAN 2. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 2. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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May 05, 1945 – December 22, 2020
Dewey Wayne McLean, 75, of Memphis, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Unity Psychiatric Care in Memphis.
Dewey was born on May 5, 1945, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Robert and Allie Woods McLean. He was a retired minister and was a member of Woodland Mills Baptist Church. Dewey received his Bachelor's Degree from Memphis State University. He played the piano for the Gant Quartet and the Melody Boys. Over the years, Dewey played the piano for countless weddings and funerals.
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November 24, 1930 – December 19, 2020
Mrs. Marilyn Bargery Shumate, of Tiptonville, passed away Saturday Dec. 19, 2020 at Union City Nursing & Rehab. She was born Nov. 24, 1930 to the late Robert & Bess Bargery. She loved playing Basketball for Ridgely High school and was a longtime member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville where she sang in the choir and taught Sunday School. She retired from the Northwest Correctional Center as a Corrections Officer.
She is survived by her sons, Robin Shumate ( Linda) of Woodland Mills, TN and John William Shumate ( Angie) of Troy, a daughter, Kathy Zabel ( Roy) of Tiptonville, Ten Grandchildren; Marilyn Burton, Josh Zabel, Jake Shumate, Hunter Shumate, Mason Shumate, Allison Morgan, Anna Preslar, Aubree Shumate, Jerome Shumate & Vanessa Shell, Ten Great-Grandchildren, James Logan Lund, Peyton Selene Lund, Chloe Burton, Clint Burton, Diana Zabel, Dante Zabel, Brittany Sams, Gracie Garton, Madison Garner & Jared Shumate and One Great-Great-Grandchild, Cole Sams. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Hamilton Shumate and her parents, Robert William Bargery and Bess Dial Bargery.
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January 01, 1934 – December 19, 2020
A stranger to none and a friend to all, Carolyn Cronan Shull found her final resting place on December 19, 2020. Born in Dyersburg, Tenn. to Cecil and Davie B. Cronan on January 1, 1934, Carolyn graduated from Ridgely High School in 1952. She then attended Stephens College for Women in Columbia, Mo., transferring to The University of Tennessee at Knoxville, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Education. After teaching in Florida and returning to both Memphis and Nashville for 13 years, she then devoted 25 more years of service to the Lake County School system. She touched many lives in her 38 years of teaching. “When you love people, it opens up your life to become part of the lives of others,” she said. She believed that if she loved God the way he has loved her, she would be of service to her fellow man.
Carolyn married her best friend, Jerry Mac Shull of Ridgely in 1974. Together, they welcomed all into their home. “I love people, therefore I am a talker,” she would say. A former Teacher of the Year, “Ms. Carolyn,” as she was affectionally called, kept in touch with many of her students well into their adulthood. While they had no children, the Shulls looked after all they knew as their own. An avid reader and puzzle-solver, Carolyns shelves were filled with books, one always to be found on the side table in the kitchen or living room.
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December 01, 1935 – December 18, 2020
Mr. J. M. Valentine, age 85, died of complications of COVID-19 on December 18, 2020, in Jackson, TN.
J.M. is survived by his sister, Marie Hendren of Dyersburg; his five children, Pamela Valentine of Dyersburg, Randy Valentine of Kenton, Tonya Blythe of Monck's Corner, SC, Stacey (Norm) Hatton of Niceville, FL, Stephanie (Jean) Valentine of Virginia Beach, VA. His grandchildren are Robert Griffin, Noah Valentine, Nathan Valentine, Jack Sweatman, Danielle Grimes, Tabitha Bolen, Jamie Hatton, Seth Fairchild, Ricky Hatton, Travis Hatton, Crystal Hatton, Lucas Brown, and Garrett Brown. He was blessed with twelve great-grandchildren as well.
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September 12, 1968 – December 17, 2020
David Scott Spiller, age 52, of Halls passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Scott was born September 12, 1968 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of Marcus Wayne and Dorothy Annette (Hogue) Spiller. He was an employee for US Cold Storage in Logistics. Scott is survived by his wife: Pam (Burroughs) Spiller of Halls TN, and one daughter: Sarah Spiller of Dyer, TN; Brother of one sister: Marsha (Randy) McKay of Bartlett, TN and one brother: Mark (Shirley) Spiller of Arlington, TN; Scott also leaves behind a niece and three nephews. A private service will be held Monday with a committal to follow at Halls cemetery at approximately 3:00 p.m. open to the public with Bro. Will McKay officiating. In lieu of flowers memorials can be sent to: Leukemia & Lymphoma Society/ LLS.ORG P.O. Box 98018 Washington, DC 20090, or Covenanthouse.ORG, 5 Penn Plaza New York, NY 1001-1810 Attn. Rosa & Sandra or DYAAB.US 100 Veterans Drive Halls, TN 38040 C/O Patt Higdon. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040
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February 05, 1949 – December 17, 2020
Hollis Leroy Bates, Sr. age 71, of Henning TN, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020. Hollis was born February 5, 1949 in Crockett Co., TN. He is the son of the late Ewell and the late Jane (Harris) Bates. He is survived by one daughter: Daneil Elaina Lane of Millington, TN, two step daughters Connie Benard and Sandra Benard both of Henning, TN, and one son: William Christopher Paglia of Burlison, TN and one step son James Benard of Henning, TN,; Brother of three sisters: Jadie Barnett and Charlotte Bates both of Ripley, TN and Charlene Davis of Paris, TN, and six brothers: Nathan Bates of Puryear, TN, James Bates of Gates, TN, Ewell Bates of Ripley, TN, Frank Bates of Henry, TN and Royce Bates and Henry Bates both of Paris, TN. Hollis also leaves three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Hollis was preceded in death by his wife Della Mae Bates and three brothers, W.M Thomas Bates, Joe Bates, and Timmy Bates. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 20 at Lightfoot Cem., Jack Caldwell Rd., Ripley, TN, with Bro. Danny Hutcherson officiating. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home . Cemetery Details Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Grave side service DEC 20. 2:00 PM (CT) Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN
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January 14, 1946 – December 17, 2020
Norma Nell Delosh, 74, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.
Norma was born on January 14, 1946, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late, Arthur and Vernell Hopper Reynolds. She was a retired employee from Wal-Mart and was a member of Finley Baptist Church.
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September 23, 1942 – December 15, 2020
Don Ed Hastings, 78, of Finley, TN, passed away on December 15, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
Don Ed was born on September 23, 1942, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Prince Edward Hastings and the late Opal White Hastings. He and his wife were avid farmers for 45 years. In earlier years, he logged with his father. He was the former co-owner of H&H Trackhoe. Don Ed had a passion for racing. He owned and raced an IMCA Modified Dirt Track Car at various locations, but mainly in Tennessee and Missouri. He was a member of Independent Free Holiness Church. Don Ed deeply loved his family and the Lord.
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April 23, 1927 – December 15, 2020
Joyce Ann Grizzle, 93, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at her residence.
Joyce was born on April 23, 1927, in Hale's Point, TN, to the late, Stanton and Lady Em Forsythe. She was a homemaker and was a member of Dyersburg Church of God.
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March 29, 1930 – December 15, 2020
Sue Morgan, 90, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born March 29, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Andrew and Effie White Harrington. She was a retired restaurant owner.
Graveside funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery conducted by her grandson, Brian Morgan.
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December 06, 1934 – December 14, 2020
James Eskridge, 86, of Atoka, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence. Born December 6, 1934, he was the son of the late Frank and Wilma McBride Eskridge. He was a retired truck driver.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery.
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April 08, 1953 – December 14, 2020
Dwight David Harris, 67, of Dyersburg, died Monday, December 14, 2020 at his residence. Born April 8, 1953, he is the son of the late Henry and Mary Gray Harris.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
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June 22, 1983 – December 13, 2020
Holly Haynes Lyles, 37, of Obion, died Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her residence. Born June 22, 1983, she is the daughter of Joan French and the late Mark Allen Haynes. Holly was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Jerry Stafford with interment to follow in Hurricane Hill Cemetery.
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June 12, 1937 – December 12, 2020
Joe B. Hodge, age 83, of Ripley passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 in Ripley, TN. Joe was born June 12, 1937 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Tom and the late Myrtle Hodge. He was a retired truck driver for TDOT. Joe is survived by two sisters; Dora Mae Colvin and Lola V. Brown both of Ripley, TN, and his Caregiver, Alan Cates of Ripley, TN and several nieces and nephews. Joe was preceded in death by his wife Joy Johnson Hodge and fourteen brothers and sisters. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, December 15 at Lightfoot Cemetery, Jack Caldwell Rd., Ripley, TN with Bro. Alan Cates officiating. Visitation will be Tuesday, December 15 from 12:00pm until 1:30pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 15. 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service DEC 15. 2:00 PM (CT) Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN
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November 26, 1943 – December 12, 2020
Norman A. Ellis, Sr., 77, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 12, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born November 26, 1943, he is the son of the late Earl Carl and Berter Grace Siler Ellis. He was retired from AB&B in Alamo and a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church.
Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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July 18, 1951 – December 11, 2020
Paula Kay Spoon, 69, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Paula was born on July 18, 1951, in Dyersburg, TN. She was a homemaker and was a member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg.
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October 25, 1926 – December 10, 2020
C.E. "Gene" Archibald, age 94, of Halls passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at his home in Halls. Mr. Gene was born October 25, 1926 in Rector, AR. He is the son of the late Henry Lee and the late Meedie Ethel (Reece) Archibald. Mr. Gene served in the United States Army during WWII and was a retired Mechanic for Tupperware. He is survived by one step-daughter, Alice Faye Carmack of Halls, TN; one grandchild, Bruce (Elise) Tims of Friendship, TN and one great-grandson, Justin (Kirstie) Tims of Friendship, TN. Mr. Gene was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Mae Archibald, 2 brothers, L.C. Archibald, Paul Lee Archibald, a sister, Elsie Fincher and granddaughter, Tammy Tims. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls following the service. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 13 from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home. An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Archer's Chapel Cemetery Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 13. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 13. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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November 13, 1919 – December 10, 2020
Onice Gray Strader, the long-time owner of Gray's Camp and Reelfoot Lake's longest-living resident, passed away on December 10 th at the age of 101 from complications of Covid-19.
Strader was born on November 13, 1919, in the middle of the nation's last deadly pandemic. A pregnant Ora Gray buried her father and brothers in the midst of the 1919 Spanish Flu outbreak before delivering Onice at their home in Proctor City, which Strader described as little more than a crossroads on the way to the north end of Reelfoot Lake.
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March 30, 1926 – December 10, 2020
Our Mother and Matriarch, Ann Laura Green “Yates”, a very special lady, was born in Dyersburg, TN on March 30, 1926 and went to Heaven on December 10, 2020. She was truly a part of the “Greatest Generation”. The daughter of Daniel Parker Green and Anna Green (brothers James and Daniel Green), Ann grew up during the Great Depression. The family moved all over the country, living in Arkansas, Oregon, California and eventually finding their way back to Dyersburg at the beginning of WWII. Ann graduated from Dyersburg High School Class of 1944. She continued her studies at Vanderbilt/Peabody University majoring in Education. Ann met her husband of 58 years, Horatio Seymour Yates, while at Vanderbilt. Already a WWII Veteran and fellow student, Seymour won her heart by inviting her to a Cumberland Church revival. As a life long Cumberland Presbyterian Church member, that was the key to her hearta good looking and Christian young man. They married June 24, 1949 and Ann began her teaching career in History and Home Economics. They started their family in Nashville and moved back to Dyersburg in 1969. Anna “Moody” (Dyersburg, TN) was born 1st, followed by Kathryne “Burks” (Franklin, TN), Charlie Yates (Murfreesboro, TN) and Danny Yates (Rogers, AR).
Ann was a proud member of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity at Vanderbilt University. She paved the way for both her daughter (Anna Moody) and granddaughters (Morgan Cowherd and Brenna Yates) to join some 65 years later.
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May 05, 1941 – December 09, 2020
Kenneth Ray Foster, 79, of Nashville, TN passed away on December 9th, 2020 in Centennial Hospital in Nashville.
Kenneth was born on May 5th, 1941 in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Luther and Marie Foster. He worked at GTE Sylvania until the plant closed. He then started as a Correctional Officer at the Old Fort Pillow Prison in Henning. He later transferred to Northwest Correctional Facility in Tiptonville, TN. Mr. Foster retired after 23 years of service with the State of Tennessee.
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July 09, 1926 – December 09, 2020
Mary Helen Davis Jimerson, 94, passed away on December 9th, 2020 in Dyersburg where she was born. She started working for Bell South (AT&T) while still in high school. After 34 years of service, she retired from Bell South in 1979. Her working life continued at Peebles, Daylight Donuts and the service desk in Dyersburg Mall where she retired from at the age of 89 . She made many life-long friends while employed at the phone company including her good friend Dorothy Mae LaRue. She was strong-willed, independent, had a strong work ethic, a good sense of humor, and a common sense approach to life. She had a gift for decorating. When she bought something she liked she said she could always find a place for it, evidenced by all the teapots, pictures and display cabinets found in her home. Travel was not her thing. At the end of the day she wanted to be home sleeping in her own bed. Her favorite meal was corn bread, white beans and cabbage boiled with a little bacon grease and salt added to the water. She loved taters fried in an iron skillet and she baked a delicious pecan pie. She loved cats, especially an old yellow tom named Tiger. Even after he passed on she would continue to put out food for any critters that might be passing through. She was a stylish dresser and always had to have lipstick on whenever she went out.
She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Earl Jimerson, her parents, Wade Wortham Davis and Annie Pearl Huffine, her brothers James Calvin “J.C.” “Preacher” (Addie Bea Harrison), Wilson W. (Margaret Deaton Richardson), Billy Joe, her sister Virginia Ann Moore (Donald) and her nieces Laura Ann Davis Paraschos and Vicki Davis Reed. She is survived and will be missed by her nephews Wilson W. Davis, Eddie Davis (Barbara), Eddie Moore and niece Elaine Walenter (George) as well as numerous grand and great nieces, nephews and cousins.
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December 16, 1933 – December 08, 2020
Mr. Virgil Cloyce Holder, age 86, of Ripley, TN passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020. Virgil was born December 16, 1933 in Blackrock, AR. He is the son of the late Wyman and the late Zanna (Clement) Holder. Mr. Cloyce served in the armed forces and was owner and operator of Holder's Candy Wholesale. He is survived by his wife: Daisy Alice (Langly) Holder of Ripley, TN, one daughter: Bernice (Guinn) Hodges of Milan, TN and one son: Marshall "Mark" (Sharrye) Holder of Hickory Withe, TN. Mr. Cloyce was preceded in death by three sisters; Merle Robertson, Julia Hall, and Charlotte Boren, and two Brother's; Dee Holder and Billy Wayne Holder. He also leaves behind four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 10 at Grace Bible Baptist Church, 8000 HWY 51 N., Halls, TN with Bro. Guinn Holder and Bro. Dennis Lemons officiating with burial to follow in Friendship cemetery. Family has asked in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Alzheimer's Association. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 10 from 12:00 Noon until service time at Grace Bible Baptist Church. Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and face masks are required. There will be no receiving lines after the service. While we understand your condolences and love for this family desire to be expressed, the family understands that it is best to wait until this can be done safely. These small steps could literally save the life of someone dear to you. Thank you in advance for your help to stop the spread of this virus. Ty Brasfield , Halls Funeral Home Cemetery Details Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034 Previous Events Visitation DEC 10. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Grace Bible Baptist Church 8000 HWY 51 Halls, TN 38040 Service DEC 10. 2:00 PM (CT) Grace Bible Baptist Church 8000 HWY 51 Halls, TN 38040
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