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January 04, 1952 – December 05, 2020
Charles Edward Gean, 68, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at his residence.
Charles was born on January 4, 1952, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Stanley and Alice Simmons Gean. He was a retired truck driver for Averitt Express.
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January 17, 1931 – December 04, 2020
Patty Jones Peckenpaugh, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 4, 2020, at her residence. Born January 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Van Edward and Jewell McDavid Jones. She served 38 years as bookkeeper for Belew & Ray Drugs, followed by another 11 years as bookkeeper for C&C Pharmacy, before retiring. Patty was a member of First Baptist Church. She was known for a lways having a chocolate pie ready whenever someone was sick or in times of death.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, December 6, 2020, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Mike Hickman with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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September 07, 1941 – December 03, 2020
Ms. Betty Fay Lemons Johnson, age 79 of Ripley passed away Thursday, December 3, 2020.Ms Betty was born September 7, 1941 in Memphis, TN. She is the daughter of the late Roy and the late Carmon (White) Lemons. She was a retired factory employee for Chrysler. Ms. Betty is survived by one son: Jay Johnson and wife Debbie of Huntsville, AL; Sister of four sisters: Diane Seat of Gates, TN, Shirley Wilkerson of Halls, TN, Pearl Lemons Rogers of Ripley, TN and Wanda Lemons Barney of Boca Raton, FL, and three brothers: Frank Lemons of Gates, TN, Wesley Lemons of Ripley, TN and Billy Ray Lemons of Covington, TN. She was preceded in death by three sisters: Clair Maurine Lemons, Peggy Lemons Jacobs, Katherine Lemons Capell and three brothers: Pete Lemons, Thomas Richardson and Robert Richardson. A private visitation will be held at 1:00 pm on Sunday, December 6, at Halls Funeral Home and a private funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Michael Roberson officiating With a committal to follow at 3pm in Concord Cemetery, Gates TN. Ms. Betty also leaves behind two grandchildren. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Woodville Baptist Church 2215 Woodville Rd. Gates, TN 38037 or St. Jude Children Research Hospital. 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
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August 13, 1936 – December 03, 2020
Amy Hurt, 84, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Harborview Health Systems of Dyersburg.
Amy was born on August 13, 1936, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Joseph and Pearl Stanfill Alford. She was the co-owner and worked in sales with Alford Printing & Office Supply. Amy received her Bachelor's Degree from U.T. Martin and was a Methodist by faith.
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September 05, 1941 – December 02, 2020
Mary E. Ward, age 79, of Halls passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Reelfoot Manor of Tiptonville, TN. Mary was born September 5, 1941 in Fort Pillow, TN. She is the daughter of the late R.W. and the late Mary Elizabeth (Taylor) Crumley. She was a homemaker. Mary is survived by two daughters: Elizabeth Walker of Milton, FL and Priscilla Elaine Jett of Panama City FL, and one son: Johnny "Lora" Hurt of Littlerock AR, Sister of one sister: Betty Carol Smith; She was preceded in death by a sister, Shirley Meritt. Mary also leaves behind four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at Concord Cemetery, 3715 Concord Rd., Gates, TN at 11:00 am on December 4, 2020 with Bro Jerrell Dawson 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 Concord Cemetery Gates, TN Previous Events Grave side service DEC 4. 11:00 AM (CT) Concord Cemetery Gates, TN
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May 16, 1967 – December 02, 2020
Rhonda Kaye Flowers Lumley, 53, of Unionville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Rhonda was born on May 16, 1967, in Memphis, TN to Donald and JoAnn Flowers. She worked at Coleman's Discount for 21 years.
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September 14, 1934 – December 02, 2020
Virginia Pride, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at St. Thomas Midtown Hospital in Nashville. Born September 14, 1934, she is the daughter of the late James F. and Edith Davidson Moore. She was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Evansville Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Larry Koonce with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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March 7, 1931 – December 1, 2020
Mr. Clay Price (CP) Deal, of Ridgely, passed away December 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 7, 1931 in Obion County to the late O. D. Deal and Mae Reeves Deal. He was a retired employee of ERMCO. He was a lifelong farmer and family business owner of Graito grocery store until its close. He attended Cumberland Methodist Church. Mr. Price is survived by his daughters, Shady Coleman and husband Danny of Union City, Judy Gunnels and husband Jimmy of ...
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December 06, 1966 – November 30, 2020
Terry Glynn Coburn, age 53, of Dyersburg passed away Monday, November 30, 2020 at his home in Dyersburg. Terry was born December 6, 1966 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of the late John Franklin Coburn. He was employed by Forcum Lannom in Dyersburg. He is survived by one daughter: Amber Coburn; his mother Peggy Bingham (Cantrell) Coburn; Brother of three sisters: Sherry Sisk of Dyersburg, TN, Gina Jones of Dyersburg, TN and Tina Turner of Smithville, TN. He also leaves 3 grandsons. Terry was preceded in death by his fiance' Carol Woods and a granddaughter. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, December 3 at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN with Bro. Jessie Broglin and Bro. Ron Lovings 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 Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024 Previous Events Grave side service DEC 3. 2:00 PM (CT) Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024
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September 26, 1949 – November 30, 2020
Mary Alice Smith Greer, 71, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2020 at her residence.
Mary Alice was born on September 26, 1949, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Carlton and Neima Pierce Smith. She was retired as Vice President/Compliance Officer with First Citizens National Bank and was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
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September 10, 1942 – November 29, 2020
Leslie Morrow "Bubba" Arwood, age 78, of Halls passed away Sunday, November 29, 2020. Leslie was born September 10, 1942 in Central, TN. He is the son of the late Alton Turner "Bulldog" and the late Mildred Ella (Hardy) Arwood. He was a retired truck driver of many years. He is survived by his wife: Marion (Hamilton) Arwood and four daughters: Carol (Billy) Lynch of Ripley, TN, Michelle Carlew of Halls, TN, Jerri Ward of Dyersburg, TN and Nicole (Danny) Beckley of Kansas City, MO,; Brother of one sister: Cathy Stephens of Ripley, TN and two brothers: Gary and Jimmy Arwood both of Ripley, TN. Leslie was preceded in death by a daughter, Annette Hartsfield, two sons, Chuck Davis and Dennis Davis, one sister, Betty Gilliland, and a Brother, Danny "Honey" Arwood, and two wives Virginia Arwood and Mary Frances Arwood. He also leaves four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held 3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2 at Enon Baptist Church, Halls, TN with Bro. Bill Oakley officiating and burial to follow in Enon cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 2 from 1pm until service time at Enon Baptist Church, 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 Enon Cemetery Edith-Nankipoo Rd Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation DEC 2. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT) Enon Baptist Church 5427 Curve-Nankipoo RD Halls, TN Service DEC 2. 3:00 PM (CT) Enon Baptist Church 5427 Curve-Nankipoo RD Halls, TN
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August 02, 1951 – November 29, 2020
Lillie Pearl England, 69, of Hornbeak, TN, formerly of Ridgely, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at her residence.
Lillie was born on August 2, 1951, in Ridgely, TN, to the late Boyd and Lillie Pierce Raymer. She was a retired CNA with Ridgely Manor Nursing Center and formerly worked at Pat's Food Shop. Lillie was a member of the Tiptonville United Pentecostal Church.
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March 24, 1954 – November 28, 2020
Billy M. Hightower, 66, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at his residence.
Bill was born and raised in Ripley, TN. He married Pam on November 5, 1983 and moved to Dyersburg, TN, to make a home here. He took great delight in helping raise her three children. Though he never had children of his own, he could not have been a better dad.
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July 15, 1961 – November 26, 2020
Rickey Harrison Ray, age 59, of Halls passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Rickey was born July 15, 1961 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Wesley and the late Rosa (Anyan) Ray. He was employed as a Factory supervisor. Rickey is survived by one daughter: Madelyne Ray of Stanley, ND and four sons: Dustin Ray and Bryson Ray both of Ripley, TN, Tanner Ray of Dyersburg, TN and Wyatt Ray of Stanley, ND,; Brother of one sister: Rosemary Clem of Ripley, TN and one brother: Barry Ray of Henning, TN; Rickey also leaves eight grandchildren. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 2 at Maplewood Cemetery, Ripley, TN with Bro. Stephen Mathison officiating. A private visitation will be Wednesday, December 2 from 12:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Due to COVID 19 restrictions: social distancing, hand sanitizer and facemask 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 Previous Events Grave side service DEC 2. 2:00 PM (CT) Maplewood Cemetery Ripley, TN 38040
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Margaret "Teenie" E. Moore Ellis, 79, of Oakland, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.
Margaret was born on November 1, 1941, in Trenton, TN, to the late, Robert and Margaret Siler Moore. She was a medical transcriptionist with Baptist Hospital and was a member of Hickory Withe First Baptist Church.
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October 18, 1962 – November 26, 2020
Timmy Wilson, 58, of Tiptonville, passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his residence. His loving wife of 36 years, Karen Wilson, was at his side.
Timmy was born October 18, 1962 in Tiptonville, TN to Wallace and Ruby Benthal Wilson. He was preceded in death by his father, Wallace. Timmy was a truck driver for Clearwater Trucking.
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June 09, 1952 – November 25, 2020
Virginia Irene "Vicky" Newman, age 68, of Ripley passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Vicky was born June 9, 1952 in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of the late William Odell and the late Lera May (Dew) Campbell. Vicky was a retired cafeteria worker in the Lauderdale County School System and was a member of Curve Baptist Church and F.C.E. She is survived by one daughter: Stacey Drumwright of Eureka, IL and two sons: Jeff Newman of Dyersburg, TN and Eric Newman of Antioch, TN; sister of three sisters: Anita Black of Nashville, TN, Carol Walker of Ripley, TN and Diana Brady of Mt. Juliet, TN and one brother: Billy Campbell of Southaven, MS. She also leaves behind 4 grandchildren. Vicky was preceded in death by her husband Carl Michial Newman. A graveside service will be held 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 28, 2020 at Halls Cemetery, in Halls, TN with Bro. Lynn King officiating. Memorials may be made to the Curve Community Center, c/o Carolyn Simpson, 2969 Coffee Shop Rd, Ripley, TN 38063. 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 An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Grave side service NOV 28. 3:00 PM (CT) Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040
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December 27, 1944 – November 25, 2020
Ernest Clay Ramey, 75, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his residence.
Ernest was born on December 27, 1944, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Doc and Ruby McKee Ramey. He was a truck driver for CaRe Petroleum and was a huge wrestling fan as well. Ernest was an avid hunter, fisherman and loved the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Baptist by faith.
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May 28, 1981 – November 25, 2020
Benjamin Ashley Sherrill, 39, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at his residence.
Benjamin was born on May 28, 1981, in Union City, TN, to James Leon Sherrill and the late LeeAnn Provow Shirley. He was a salesman and a peer counselor, who helped many people. Benjamin was a Christian, who loved God, his family and friends. He loved drag racing, riding four wheelers and racing dirt bikes.
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November 04, 1949 – November 25, 2020
Floyd Prows, 71, of Tiptonville, TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital, Dyersburg, TN, after succumbing to a Covid-19 infection. Mr. Prows, a former resident of Blount County, TN, was born on Nov. 4, 1949, at Somerset Hospital, Somerset, Ky., the son of the late Burgess Prows and the late Emmaline Prows Williamson. Survivors include Mr. Prows' sister, Kathleen Prows Atchley, and brother-in-law, Lowell Atchley, Lexington, Ky., and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Prows was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Christopher Lawhon, Alcoa, TN. Mr. Prows' remains will be interred at a later date following a private gathering at a burial site at LaFollette, Tenn. We are privileged and honored to serve the Prows family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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October 16, 1935 – November 24, 2020
Mrs. Lou Etta Brown, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital. She was born Oct. 16, 1935, in Roellen TN to the late Major & Lacy Cathey. She was a graduate of Newbern High School and later took classes at Dyersburg State as an adult. She was a devoted homemaker and seamstress in her community. She was a member of Fowlkes Baptist Church and also attended Barker's Chapel church. She was beloved by her family and their friends as "Nannie" and enjoyed sewing for them and attending any function that her grandchildren were involved in.
She is survived by her son, Al Brown of Paris, TN, her daughters, Kathy McLean & husband, Lyn of Newbern, Barbara Apple & husband, Howard, of Dyersburg and Stacie Tipps & husband, Jason, of Alamo, She was loved by her grandchildren; Heather McLean Volpe & husband, Jason, Heath McLean, Madison Taylor, Mason Taylor, Henleigh Tipps, Anniston Tipps, Erica Tipps, Jenna Davis and her great-granddaughter, Emma Kathlyn Volpe and her twin brothers, George & Franklin Cathey.
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September 24, 1931 – November 24, 2020
Bertha Geneva Odom, 89, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN.
Bertha was born on September 24, 1931, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late, Pete and Leola Neal Hollis. She was a homemaker and a member of Our Little Country Church.
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August 29, 1958 – November 23, 2020
Charles Wade Smith, 62, of Edwardsville, IL, passed away on Monday, November 23, 2020 at Anderson Hospital in Maryville, IL.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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September 25, 1922 – November 22, 2020
Lucille M. Rector, 98, died peacefully at her home on November 22, 2020. She was born September 25, 1922 , in Arlington, Kentucky, the oldest daughter of four children. She lived forty years in Fulton, Kentucky, where she worked as bookkeeper for Fulton Ice Company, worshipped faithfully at First Baptist Church and raised her daughter, Sylvia Carden.
She moved to Dyersburg, Tn, thirty-eight years ago, where she married W. L. Rector, founder of Rector Oil, who died in 1993. Mrs. Rector lived her deep faith, prayed constantly, and was the center of love and strength for her family, especially her grandsons John Jowers, who died earlier this year, and Jason Jowers.
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May 14, 1942 – November 22, 2020
Effie "Joyce" Ethridge formerly from Tiptonville entered the gates of heaven at 5:05 am on Sunday, November 22 with her daughters by her side.
Joyce was born in Ridgely, TN. on May 14, 1942 to Spencer and Effie Davis. In August 1957 she married Allen "Ray" Ethridge, and after 59 years of marriage he preceded her in death in September 2016.
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December 14, 1955 – November 21, 2020
Mrs. Paula Lee Bales, age 64, of Dyersburg passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 in Dyersburg, TN. She was born December 14, 1955 in Dyersburg, TN and is the daughter of the late J.A. and the late Rowena (Bailey) Dunaway. Mrs. Paula was a retired school teacher of 40 years. She is survived by her husband: Ron Bales of Dyersburg, TN and one daughter: Mary (Troy) Day of Senatobia, MS. She also leaves behind two grandchildren, Maggie Day and Harlan Day of Senatobia, MS. Mrs. Paula was predeceased by her son, Frank Bales, and sister, Beth Dunaway Haynes. Graveside services will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, November 28,2020 at Halls Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Americas Humane Society or a local animal shelter of the donor's choice. 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 An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Grave side service NOV 28. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040
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November 09, 1916 – November 21, 2020
Ms. Olga Earline Dew, age 104, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020 at her home in Halls. She was born November 9, 1916 in Halls, TN and is the daughter of the late Herman and the late Mary Wilma (Grady) Walpole. She was a retired employee of Tupperware Manufacturing. Ms. Olga is survived by two daughters: Cherry Ellis of Cedar Hill, TN and Olga Adell Dew of Halls, TN, one son: Ronnie (Susan) Dew of Dyersburg, TN and a nephew, Wymond Walpole of Gates, TN. She also leaves behind 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Ms. Olga was predeceased by her husband, Chesley Odell Dew, a son, Chesley Clayton Dew, a son-in-law, Michael Ellis, 2 sisters, and 1 brother. A graveside service will be held at Gates Cemetery, in Gates, TN on Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Due to COVID 19 restrictions, social distancing and facemasks are recommended. An online guestbook is avail at www.hallsfh.com Cemetery Details Gates Cemetery Gates Previous Events Grave side service NOV 25. 2:00 PM (CT) Gates Cemetery Gates
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December 15, 1928 – November 21, 2020
James "Jim" Wilbern Brown, 91, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, TN.
Jim was born on December 15, 1928, in Rutherford, TN, to the late, Joe and Eula Brown. He was retired from Oldberg Manufacturing and was a member of Second Baptist Church. Jim loved coon hunting and farming. He proudly served his country in the United States Army.
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December 09, 1960 – November 21, 2020
James Edward Milligan, 59, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis, TN.
James was born on December 9, 1960, in Dyersburg, TN, to Mattie Rushing Milligan and the late Charles Edward Milligan. He was the grounds keeper and fuel tech at the Dyersburg Municipal Airport.
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October 06, 1942 – November 20, 2020
Billie Ann Pylent, 78, of Finley, TN, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Billie was born on October 6, 1942, in Finley, TN, to the late, C.B. and Alice Johnson Miller. She was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family and grandchildren. Billie was an avid gardener, loved flowers and cooking.
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March 09, 1943 – November 19, 2020
Mr. Jerry Ray Foren, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 9, 1943 to B. & Mary Foren of Bradford, TN, where he lived most of his life. He was a graduate of Bradford High School and served in the Tennessee National Guard. He volunteered for many years as Treasurer for the Bradford Church of Christ. He is remembered as an avid gardener-always sharing his crops, as an excellent cook and devoted family-man. He retired after many years with the Brown Shoe Co. in Trenton where he was the warehouse superintendent but also liked to say that he was a "Hobby Farmer". Upon moving to Dyersburg to be close to his family, the Forens attended West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evaline Hampton Foren, his daughters, Camille Lynette Foren Colbert & husband, Curtis and Damaris Evette Foren Cook & husband, Kevin and his sister Elizabeth Foren Mosley. He was loved as "Poppa J" by his grandchildren, Claire Elizabeth Colbert, Hope Catherine Colbert, Henley Camille Cook and Hampton Cole Cook. He is preceded in death by his parents, B. & Mary Agatha Davis Foren.
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July 28, 1944 – November 19, 2020
. David Allen Crans, age 76 of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday morning, November 19, 2020 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN after a short illness. His loving wife of 30 years, Cathy Crans, was at his side. He was welcomed into Heaven with a worthy servants welcome. David was born July 28, 1944 in Hastings, Michigan to Julius and Vada Allen Crans who preceded him in death. He was a well-distinguished Master Engineer who was well-respected in the Tooling Industry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter Gina and four brothers: Robert, Henry, Claude, and Eugene. David was loving father to Tina (Sam), Kimberly (Robert) and Cleve (Holly). Proud grandfather of Will (Brittany), Kenny (Chesney), Luke (Kati), Anne, Brooke, Blake (Gabriella), Katie and Kaycee. Great-grandfather to Liam, Lillian, Ellie, Adrianna, Cash, Charlotte, Banks and Leo. David is further survived by nieces, nephews, many other relatives, and friends who will miss him dearly. David will be fondly remembered by all as a loving husband, father, woodworker, teller of stories, his love of antiquing, his incredible way of singing “Happy Birthday”, fishing and his infectious smile. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, November 22, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Pastor Brian Grow. A memorial service and inurnment will be held at Poplar Grove Cemetery, Halls, TN at a later date. The family will receive friends from 12:00 pm until service time at the funeral home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Crans family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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May 28, 1936 – November 19, 2020
Alma Jean Morris, 84, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg. Born May 28, 1936 in Booneville, MS, she is the daughter of the late John Lawrence and Ivie Elizabeth Griskell Moore. She was a retired teacher at Dyersburg Middle School and previously taught at Margaret Newton in Tiptonville. Jean was a member of The Sanctuary United Pentecostal Church.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, November 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Ron Lovins and Reverend Keith Huling with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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July 02, 1943 – November 18, 2020
Van David McCormack, Sr., 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Van was born on July 2, 1943, in Henderson County, TN, to the late, Ephard and Mary Louise Johnson McCormack. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Newbern. Van loved to fish and enjoyed spending time with his family.
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August 07, 1934 – November 15, 2020
Mrs. Wanda Faye Bingham Fazekas, of Dyersburg, passed away onSunday, November 15, 2020 at Harborview Healthcare. She was born August 7, 1934 to Charlie & Lessie Bingham in Milledgeville, Tn. She was a member of the Phillips Street Church of God and a retired custodian for the Dyersburg City School System.
She is survived by her son, William Pankey (Shelia) of Dyersburg, her daughter, Kathy Lozier (Jim) of Louisville, TN, one sister, Peggy Coburn of Colorado, her Four grandchildren, Nathaniel Lozier (Melissa), Elizabeth Terry (Andy), Melissa Williams (Jason) and Noah Pankey (Abby) and her Eight great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert, her parents, her brothers & sisters, a granddaughter, Teresa Renee Pankey and great-granddaughter Chloe Elizabeth Williams.
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January 04, 1929 – November 15, 2020
Dr. William Slaton Evans II (91), of Lexington, TN, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born in Malesus, TN, on January 4, 1929, the eldest of four children of Dr. William Slaton Evans and Helen Mann Evans, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Mann Evans and Dr. John Wesley Evans.
Dr. Evans, known as Grand Bill to his family and Brother Bill to his friends, is survived by his wife, Betty Shaw Evans, and their four children: Rebecca Evans Goodson (Wes) of Longmont, Colorado, Reverend William S. Evans III (Dana) and Elizabeth Evans Dickerson (Bill) of Dyersburg, TN, and Ellen Evans Markwell (Ken) of Germantown, TN. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Ben and Carter Goodson; Slaton and Lily Evans and Madison Evans Friesen; Leslie Gabb; Christopher, Anthony and Nikolaus Markwell; Will, Cole and Shaw Dickerson. In addition, he is survived by eleven great-grandchildren, his sister, Dr. Joan Evans Hartman, and his sisters-in-law, Katherine Evans and Rosemary Evans, nine nieces and nephews, and sixteen great-nieces and nephews.
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September 16, 1946 – November 14, 2020
Helen Elaine Williams, age 74, of Gates passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020. Helen was born September 16, 1946 in White Salmon, WA. She is the daughter of the late Gearld and the late Erma (Thompson) Taylor. She was employed as a Homemaker. Helen is survived by three daughters: Jennifer (Jered) Olds of Gates, TN, Candace (David) Jones of Ripley, TN and Joy (Tybris) Williams White of Dyersburg, TN, Sister of four sisters: Anne Rohner of Astoria, OR, Joyce Alexander of Caddo, OK, Norma Frisch of Sacramento, CA and Retha Anderson of Las Vegas, NV, and four brothers: Ed Taylor of Spanaway, WA, Ray Taylor of Bremerton, WA, Tom Taylor of Idaho Falls, ID. Helen was preceded in death by her husband Charles Edward Williams and a brother Wayne Taylor and a sister Phillis Alexander. She also leaves eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and all her AHC family at Dyersburg. Due to Covid 19 services will be announced at a later date.
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December 26, 1932 – November 14, 2020
John Hunter Reece Jr., 87, of Halls, passed away on Nov, 14, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital of complications from pneumonia. Dr. Bill Oakley of Enon Baptist Church will be officiating the graveside service on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. at Enon Baptist Church. Graveside service and burial will follow the visitation at Enon Baptist Church Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements are being handled by Halls Funeral Home. John Hunter Reece Jr. was born on Dec. 26, 1932 to his parents John and Eva Reece. John was drafted into the army in Dec. of 1951 and served until May of 1955. During that time he served in Korea. John was married to May June Nannie on Jan. 4, 1951, and they have spent the last 69 years building a beautiful life together. The couple lived and worked in Halls, Chicago, and Ripley. Prior to his retirement in 2002 he worked as a maintenance manager for Komatsu Limited. John was a 16 year member and deacon of Enon Baptist Church. John (Pawpaw) was known for his abundant love for his family and treasured spending time with them more than anything. Outside of time spent at work, church and with family, John loved to spend time in his shop "piddling", gardening, hunting, and fishing. John Hunter Reece Jr. was survived by his loving wife, May June Reece, his caring daughter and son in-law Tania Reece and Barry Farley, grandchildren Katie Reece Davis, Hunter and his wife Allison Farley, and Molly Claire Farley, as well as his great-grandchildren Addilyn and Everly Davis. He was preceded in death by his parents and all of his siblings; Marie Jones, Vernon Reece, Mervey Hughes, Maxine Ally, Mildred Terry, Dolly Ellington, Billy Reece, and Lois Harrington. Pallbearers: Brandon Ward, Bradley Adams, Jonathan Hilliard, Danny Cates, Tommy Reece, and John Terry Honorary: Jerry Olds and Jimmy Jones In lieu of Flowers, Donations can be made to: John H Reece Christmas Foundation C/O Enon Baptist Church 5427 Curve Nankipoo Rd. Halls, Tn 38040. Due to Covid 19 social distancing and mask are recomended. Cemetery Details Enon Cemetery Edith-Nankipoo Rd Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation NOV 17. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT) Enon Baptist Church 5427 Curve-Nankipoo RD Halls, TN Grave side service NOV 17. 3:00 PM (CT) Enon Cemetery Edith-Nankipoo Rd Halls, TN 38040
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September 13, 1975 – November 14, 2020
Ronnie Bruce Williams, age 45, of Ripley passed away Saturday, November 14, 2020 at his home in Ripley. Ronnie was born September 13, 1975 in Dyer, TN. He is the son of William and Martha (Gaines) Smith. He was a pilot car operator. He is survived by three sisters Tina Boone of Dyersburg, TN, Lisa Colvin of Dyersburg, TN and Janet Ray of Gates, TN,; grandmother, Martha Mitchell of Ripley, TN and two step sons Nick and Noah. He also leaves a special friend Stacy Ricco. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, November 18 at Dry Hill Cemetery, Dry Hill Rd., Gates, TN with Bro. Jeff Ray officiating. Due to Covid 19 social distancing and mask are recommended. Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Grave side service NOV 18. 2:00 PM (CT) Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN
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March 18, 1941 – November 13, 2020
Mrs. Mary Ann Fortner, age 79, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020, at Oakwood Community Living Center. She was born March 18, 1941, to the late Samuel and Catherine Alvino Agresta. She was a housewife and former employee at Alvino's Pizza. She attended Free Holiness Church.
She is survived by her husband Charles Fortner, two daughters Karen Ford, of California, and Jenifer Pastre, of Valdosta, Ga.; her son Jeffery Herzig of Pittsburg, Pa. She is also survived by two step-daughters, Renee Busse, Dyersburg Tn. and Tabitha Rice of Cookville, Tn.; and three step-sons Jason Fortner, San Antonio, Tx., Christopher Fortner, Nashville, Tn., and Clinton Fortner, of Fulton, Mo. She also leaves a sister JoAnn Deprizo of Chicago, Il. and two brothers Tony Agresta and Joseph Agresta, both of Dyersburg, Tn. She leaves several grandchildren.
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September 04, 1933 – November 13, 2020
William Edward "Sonny" Paschall passed away Friday November 13, 2020. He was born September 4, 1933, in Mooring, Tn. to Grover and Nettie Mae Stanfill Paschall. Mr. Paschall lived his entire life in Ridgely where he farmed nearly fifty years as one of the pioneer families of Lake County.
He was a member of Ridgely First Baptist Church, he was a deacon and taught Sunday School for fifty years. During his life, Mr. Paschall served twenty years as chairman of the Lake County Election Commission as well as Farm Bureau President.
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October 24, 1935 – November 12, 2020
Mary Gwen Roney Naifeh, 85, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Harborview of Dyersburg. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Samburg, TN to the late James Ruth Lee (mother). Mary Gwen was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Dr. James Naifeh, Jr. (Amaryllis), Christopher Naifeh, both of Dyersburg, Timothy Naifeh of Tiptonville; eight grandchildren, Timothy “Ty” Naifeh, II, Olivia Naifeh, James Naifel, III, Collin Naifeh, Logan Naifeh, Laurel Naifeh, Riley Beth Naifeh and Mariana Naifeh.
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October 20, 1931 – November 12, 2020
Sarah Margaret Bullington, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg. Born October 20, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Riley Vincent and Ira Mae French. She was a retired Nurses aid at Methodist Hospitial of Dyersburg and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Pastor Ryan Byrd.
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November 12, 1949 – November 11, 2020
Gary Sanford Frazier, age 70, of Olive Branch, MS passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020. Gary was born November 12, 1949 in Gates, TN. He is the son of the late Royce M. and the late Lena Faye (Curtis) Frazier. He was employed as an Operation manager for a Commercial trucking company. Gary is survived by his wife: Susan Elaine (Griffin) Frazier one son: Jeffrey A. Frazier of Olive Branch, MS; He also leaves five grandchildren, Mallory Lee, Jonathan Frazier, Nick Frazier, Jeffrey Frazier and Jhessa "Paxton" Smith and many other friends and family. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Anthony Frazier. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, November 16 at Friendship Cemetery, , Friendship, TN. .Social distancing and face mask are recommended. Cemetery Details Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034 Previous Events Grave side service NOV 16. 2:00 PM (CT) Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034
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December 02, 1979 – November 11, 2020
Mr. Matthew Thomas "Matt" Dial, of Tiptonville, was born December 2, 1979 and passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at West TN Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a Lake County Correctional Officer and farmer and had accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church.
He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Debbie Dial of Tiptonville and Paula Sanders of Dyersburg, a sister, Lora Lee Dial of Samburg, step-brother, Jamie Pounds of North Carolina, step-sisters, Jessica Chappell of Troy and Jennifer Hopper of Hornbeak as well as his niece adn nephew, Lalee Pruitt and Jack Gooch. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Clifford & Inez Dial and Ora Lee Hendrix.
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August 09, 1940 – November 11, 2020
Mr. Bobby Joe Hodoe, of Ridgely, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital. He was born August 9, 1940 and was a retired painter. Over the years, he was a local carrier for the Commercial Appeal Newspaper and served as an Alderman for the city of Ridgely. He enjoyed cooking for his family and friends, was an avid pool player and attended Tiptonville Pentecostal Church.
He is survived by his wife, Pat Hodoe, sons, Gaylon Hodoe of Chicago and Jamie Hodoe and wife, Angela of Pocahontas, TN, his daughters, Bobbie Sue Prince and husband, Jerry Don, Delores Sneed and husband, Bobby, and Nadine Ford and husband, Michael, all of Ridgely, his brothers, Billy Joyce of Ridgely and Finis Joyce and wife Bobbie of Lake Cormorant, MS and sisters, Bonnie Stoneburner and husband, Tom, Barbara Henson and husband, Lilburn, all of Ridgely and Betty Hopper and husband, Tommy of Hornbeak as well as Sixteen Grandchildren, Twenty-Eight Great-Grandchildren and Two Great-Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Cas Newton Joyce and Maggie Neely Manns and his brothers, James & Ernest Joyce, and his son Mike Hodoe.
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November 20, 1948 – November 11, 2020
Farrell Dwight Sellers, Sr., of Ridgely, Tennessee, came into the world on November 20, 1948.He was the seventh born child of James Andrew and Lena Mae (Stout) Sellers.He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and sisters - Dorothy, Gertrude, David, Glen, Gene and Baby James Daniel - and many other friends and loved ones.
On November 11, 2020, Farrell was reunited with these loved ones and his precious wife, Jimmie Ann (Jones) Sellers, who preceded him in death on December 18, 2011.
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December 25, 1958 – November 11, 2020
Barry Wayne Ogden, 61, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence. He was a self-employed carpenter.
He is survived by his son, Chris Ogden (Kasey) of Newbern, three grandchildren, Karlee Bills Ogden, Kamryn Bills Ogden, Axel Ogden and his cousin John Ogden of Dyersburg.
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