Florence Bishop

June 22, 1941 – August 07, 2020

Florence Bishop, 79, of Lake Wales, FL, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 7, 2020 at her residence. Born June 22, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Howard and Viola Canada Ables. She was a homemaker and attended the Baptist Church.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Don Layman with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.

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Van Hinson

June 25, 1934 – August 05, 2020

Mr. Harold "Van" Hinson, of Friendship, Tn. passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at AHC Nursing & Rehabilitation in Dyersburg, TN. He was born June 25, 1934 to the late Annie Lou & Lester Hinson. He was a grocer, meat manager and owner of the Plaza Food Center, in Southtown-Dyersburg, for over 43 years. He served as a Deacon at Hawthorne Baptist Church and attended Parrish Chapel Church. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed hunting and fishing, and was a Tennessee Walking Horse enthusiast. He was known for never turning down someone in need.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clarice Sisk Hinson, a son Kenny Hinson and wife, Tracy, two daughters, Dawn Newbill and husband Jeff, all of Dyersburg and Susanne Sanderson and husband, Jeff, of Kenton, TN, two brothers, Larry Hinson and wife, JoAnn and Dickey Hinson and wife, Waldeen. He was PeePaw to his six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

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Billy Ray Richardson

May 13, 1947 – August 04, 2020

Billy Ray Richardson, age 73, of Ridgely passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. Billy was born May 13, 1947 in Hernando, MS. He is the son of the late Eugene Porter and the late Mary Joy (Griggs) Richardson. He was a small engine mechanic. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Dawn Stone, a sister Teresa Mayhan and one brother David (Bonnie) Richardson; Uncle, Sherman Griggs of Trenton, TN. Billy also leaves a grandson Logan Lee. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, August 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Doug Ellingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, August 6 from 12:00 until service time at Halls Funeral Home. Cemetery Details Poplar Grove Cemetery Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation AUG 6. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service AUG 6. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Ms. JoAnn Rue

November 24, 1968 – August 03, 2020

JoAnn Rue, age 51, of Halls passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. JoAnn was born November 24, 1968 in MO. She is the daughter of the late Robert Leslie Licklider. She is survived by two daughters: Sabrina Rue of Hillsville, VA and Kristen Rue of Florissant, MO, and a brother: Mike Licklider of Maury City, TN. JoAnn is also survived by her mother Kathy (Hicks) Licklider . A memorial service will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, August 8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, Halls, TN with Bro. Keith Harwell officiating Previous Events Memorial Service AUG 8. 11:00 AM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040

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Leonard Lamar Cook, Sr.

August 13, 1928 – August 03, 2020

Leonard Lamar Cook, Sr., 91, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2020 at his daughter's residence in Oakland, TN.

Leonard was born on August 13, 1928, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Lewis Madison Cook and the late Jewell Gober Cook. He moved from Alabama to Dyersburg, TN to run the movie theatres and drive-in. Later he retired from National Life Insurance Company as an insurance salesman. Leonard loved camping, boating, music and especially playing the organ. He was a devoted and loving family man and loved working in his yard.

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Darlene Hasler

July 15, 1960 – August 02, 2020

Darlene Hasler, age 60, of Brownsville passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her home in Brownsville. Darlene was born July 15, 1960 in Chicago, IL. She is the daughter of the late Fred and the late Blondell (Smith) Pritchard. She is survived by one son: Will Hasler of Jackson, TN one sister: Marilyn Deloach of Ripley, TN and a brother: Melvin Pritchard of Lauderdale County and a step-sister Sylvia Flannery. Grave side services will be held 12:00 pm on Friday, August 7 at Dry Hill Cemetery, Dry Hill Rd., Gates, TN with Bro. Don Dinkins officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, August 7 from 9am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation AUG 7. 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service AUG 7. 12:00 PM (CT) Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN

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Doris Sue Clark

February 14, 1929 – August 02, 2020

Doris Sue Clark, 91, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at her residence. Per family request no obituary will be posted.

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Gloria Neal Griffin

February 27, 1940 – August 01, 2020

Gloria Neal Griffin, 80, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Gloria was born on February 27, 1940, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Charles and Hazel Sorrell Neal. She was a retired secretary for the Federal Aviation Administration at the Dyersburg Airport and was a lifetime member of Sorrells Chapel United Methodist Church.

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Frankie Lynn Cooper

June 30, 1941 – August 01, 2020

Frankie Lynn Cooper, 79, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at his residence.

Frankie was born on June 30, 1941, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late, William and Sallie Payne Cooper. He was retired from Georgia Gulf Corporation and formerly owned his own custom body shop in Tiptonville. Frankie was a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and served in the Tennessee Army National Guard.

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Sam Hall Jones V

October 27, 1940 – July 31, 2020

Mr. Sam Hall Jones V, age 79, of Dyersburg passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home in Dyersburg. Sam was born October 27, 1940 in Dyersburg, TN. He is survived by his wife Sue (Curran) Jones, two daughters: Darlene (Rick) Easley of Orange Beach, AL and Terry Jones of Adamsville, TN. He also leaves five grandchildren: Shane (Rachael) Stanfill, Brent Stanfill, Leanne (Isaac) Perry, Cherie Wilson and Allie Easley. Three great-grandchildren: Seth Stanfill, Tyler Stanfill and Skylar Perry. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his mother, Grace (Tucker) Mayo, step-father, Jesse Mayo and father Sam Hall Jones IV. He also was preceded in death by two children: daughter, Dana Sue Jones and son, Sam Hall Jones VI, three sisters; Doris Richardson, Christine Powell and Ann Chriswell, and three brothers; Billy Jones, Bobby Jones and Jerry Mayo. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 2 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jimmy Clay officiating. Burial will follow in the Poplar Grove Cemetery near Halls. Calling hours will be Sunday, August 2 from 12:00 noon untill service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Poplar Grove Cemetery Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation AUG 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 AUG 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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Diane Lynn Leake Bailey

June 20, 1958 – July 31, 2020

Diane Lynn Leake Bailey, age 62, of Ridgely, TN, passed away Friday July 31, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Diane was born on June, 20, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles and Bobbie Sue Stanphill Leake. She was a retired nurse and attended First Baptist Church in Ridgely. Diane loved shopping and spending time with her grand-babies.

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Vernon Edward "V.E." Jones

October 28, 1932 – July 31, 2020

Vernon Edward "V.E." Jones, age 87, of Dyersburg passed away Friday, July 31, 2020, at West TN Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

Vernon was born on October 28, 1932 to the late Van Edward Jones and Jewell McDavid Jones. He retired from AT&T with over 46 years of service. He faithfully attended Hillcrest Baptist Church for over 57 years where he also served at a deacon. He also proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

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Elaine Harrell Lents

September 28, 1957 – July 30, 2020

Mrs. Elaine Harrell Lents, age 62 of Newbern, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020. She is the wife of William Lents II and the daughter of the late Calvin and Miriam Bates Harrell. Graveside services will be at 11AM Saturday, August 1, 2020 in Lebanon Cemetery in Crockett County. Mrs. Lents is also survived by a son, Mitchell McFarland and his wife Nicole of Charleston, S.C.; a daughter, Virginia Long and her husband Kevin of Chattanooga; a brother, Chris Harrell and his wife Phyllis of Loudon City; two sisters, Delores Allen and her husband Ron of Virginia Beach and Lynn Sawyer of Memphis; and seven grandchildren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Harrell. An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com (731) 836 - 7111 Cemetery Details Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Grave side service AUG 1. 11:00 AM (CT) Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN

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Richard H. Leighton

May 23, 1926 – July 30, 2020

Richard H. Leighton, 94, of Orland Park, IL died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at his daughters residence in Dyersburg. Born in Chicago, IL, he is the son of the late Harold and Helen Skonig Leighton. He was an automobile mechanic. Richard had a zest for life and loved riding motorcycles, boating & most outdoor sports until he was in his 70s.

Funeral services will at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 3, 2020 at Lawn Funeral Home in Orland Park, IL with interment to follow in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, IL. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.

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William Curtis "Curt" Darling

June 07, 1957 – July 28, 2020

William Curtis "Curt" Darling, 63, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

Curt was born on June 7, 1957, in Minneapolis, MN to the late James and Emma Kroll Darling. He was the owner of McDar Drywall, Inc.

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Billy Dewayne Johnson, Sr.

June 10, 1933 – July 27, 2020

Billy Dewayne Johnson, Sr., 87, of Martin, TN passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Billy was born on June 10, 1933, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Walter and Annie Dean Johnson. He was a retired Captain with the Dyersburg Police Department and was one of the charter members of West Tennessee Criminal Investigation Association. Billy was lifetime members of the Fraternal Order of Police and the Tennessee Law Enforcement Officers Association. He was a member of Northside Church of Christ and proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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Mary Ellen Permenter

February 18, 1945 – July 24, 2020

Mary Ellen Permenter, 75, of Newbern, TN, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Mary was born on February 18, 1945, in Dyersburg, TN to the late Lewis and Mary Ollie Burpo Brasfield. She was a retired cook with Dairy Queen.

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Debbie Diane Byrd

February 07, 1961 – July 23, 2020

Debbie Diane Byrd, 59, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at her residence.

Debbie was born on February 7, 1961, in Dyersburg, TN to the late Jerry Anderson and Joyce Patterson Luckett. She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.

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Shirley Jean Robinson

November 17, 1946 – July 20, 2020

Shirley Jean Robinson, age 73, of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Harbor View of Dyersburg, TN. Shirley was born November 17, 1946 in MS. She is the daughter of the late James Vest and the late Ilene (Maness) Bratton. She married Curtis Robinson. She is survived by three daughters: Heather (Derrick) Stadie of Dyersburg, TN, Tonya Hill of Tupelo, MS and Constance Matheny of Memphis, TN. Sister of two brothers: Ricky Bratton of MS and Stevie Bratton of Memphis, TN. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Curtis Robinson. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Sunday, July 26 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Kelvin Mercer officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday, July 26 from 9am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Concord Cemetery Gates, TN Previous Events Visitation JUL 26. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JUL 26. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Jimmy Dale King

April 11, 1935 – July 20, 2020

Jimmy Dale King, age 85, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020, at his residence.

He was a retired Towboat Captain for Mid-South Towing, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, a Mason and avid fisherman.

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Creed Fuller Dean

July 02, 1976 – July 20, 2020

Creed Fuller Dean, 44, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Creed was born on July 2, 1976 in Dyersburg, TN to William Dean III and Harolyn Hurd Jones. He was a cook with the Food Service Industry and was an Eagle Scout. Creed loved landscaping and the outdoors. He also enjoyed being involved with theatre performances.

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Billy Stevens

October 22, 1943 – July 19, 2020

Billy Stevens, 76, of Bonicord, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020 at his residence.

Billy was born on October 22, 1943, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late N.C. and Gertrude Hall Stevens. He was a forklift operator for Tupperware, where he worked for 30 years and he also worked for 10 years at Huish. Billy proudly served his country in the United States Army 3 SQDN of 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment during the Vietnam War in 1965. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal with Divide-60 and the Combat Infantryman Badge. Billy was a member of Dyersburg Church of God. Fishing, hunting, reading books, traveling and working word search books were some of his favorite hobbies. Billy loved to go to the Great Smokey Mountain National Park and he enjoyed watching his grandchildren play sports and having fun.

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Michael Lynn Lock

September 15, 1957 – July 18, 2020

Michael Lynn Lock, 62, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Mike was born September 15, 1957 to James and Lena Lock in Chicago, where he lived until he was 17.

As a youngster, Mike loved to ride his motorized bicycle and wooden horse. Mike enjoyed family camping trips as a young child. In his early teens, Mike learned to swim; and with his mothers heart plummeting Mike swam to win many races and trophies.

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Robert Trent Hall

November 01, 1953 – July 18, 2020

Robert Trent Hall, 66, of Memphis, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Born November 1, 1953, he is the son of the late Bobby and Betty Pace Hall. Mr. Hall began his career as a City Prosecutor before working as a Shelby County Public Defender for almost 30 years before his retirement.

Celebration of Life service will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 p.m. until service time at the funeral home.

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Pauline Joyce Thomas

March 24, 1932 – July 16, 2020

Pauline Joyce Thomas, 88, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg.

Pauline was born on March 24, 1932, in Ridgely, TN, to the late Alexander and Nellie Gray Bell. She was a homemaker and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Pauline loved crocheting, crafts, cooking, sewing and especially her family and her grandchildren.

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Gary Louis McClain

April 06, 1967 – July 15, 2020

Gary Louis McClain, age 53, of Halls passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Gary was born April 6, 1967 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of Garland Lonnis and Helen Kay (Clendenin) McClain. Gary served in the Army for twenty years and retired as a Sgt. First Class. He is survived by his wife: Donna McClain , two daughters: Tristin Gail McClain of KY and Stephanie Ray of Dyersburg, TN, and one son: Shawn (Kira) Ray of AL. He is also survived by one sister: Tonya Gail Volner of Jackson, TN; and a niece, April Volner of Jackson, TN. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm on Saturday, July 18 at Beech Grove Baptist Church, 2407 Bruceville Slab Rd, Dyersburg, TN with Bro. Jimmy Joe Clendenin officiating. Previous Events Memorial Service JUL 18. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM (cst) Beech Grove Baptist Church Dyersburg, TN

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Bryton Lee Midkiff

October 23, 2001 – July 13, 2020

Bryton Lee Midkiff, age 18, of Halls died Monday, July 13, 2020 at Lauderdale Community Hospital of Ripley, TN. Bryton was born October 23, 2001 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of Terry Midkiff and Elisha (Rook) Myers and Jason Myers He was employed by Tyson of Newbern. He is survived by: his father, Terry Midkiff of Halls and mother, Elisha (Rook) Myers of Halls; brother of two sisters: Kierra Midkiff and Hailie Pigg of Halls, TN.; a brother, Ethan Pigg of Halls, TN; grandparents, Larry and Dorsie Rook of Trenton, TN; grandmothers; Theresa Midkiff of Halls, TN; and Charlotte Myers of Dyersburg, TN; aunts: Laura Hawks of Bradford, TN; and Tonia Midkiff of Halls, TN. He was preceded in death by a sister: Destiny Midkiff, and grandfather; Charles Midkiff. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Friday, July 17 at Lightfoot Cemetery, Jack Caldwell Rd., Ripley, TN with Bro. Doug Wede officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday, July 16 from 12:00pm until 7pm. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS AND RESTRICTIONS ARE MANDATED. SOCIAL DISTANCING, AS WELL AS, LIMITED OCCUPANCY WILL BE PRACTICED WHILE IN OUR FACILITY. WE UNDERSTAND THIS IS A TRAGIC LOSS OF LIFE AND ON BEHALF OF THE FAMILY, WE ASK FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING DURING THIS TIME. SINCERELY, Ty Brasfield HALLS FUNERAL HOME Cemetery Details Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation JUL 16. 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service JUL 17. 10:00 AM (CT) Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN

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Don Dotson

October 26, 1944 – July 13, 2020

Don Dotson, 75, of Dyersburg, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born October 26, 1944, he is the son of the late James and Sally Head Dotson. He attended Volunteer Baptist Church. Don was owner of Natural Gas Piping.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Brother Billy Tucker with interment to follow in Sorrells Chapel Cemetery.

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Charles Price "Charlie" Whitnel

August 21, 1958 – July 12, 2020

Charles Price “Charlie” Whitnel, 61, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born August 21, 1958, he is the son of the late Jane Shipman and Robert C. Whitnel, III. Charlie was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. He was a man of many talents including farming and construction. Charlie was a fun-loving man who never met a stranger and left the people that he was around with a smile. He was kind to all who knew him and a volunteer to all in need. His laughter was infectious and will be carried in the hearts of those who were blessed to hear it.

Celebration of Life service will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Dr. Mary Beth Bernheisel. The family will receive friends beginning at 11:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Because of the Covid19 pandemic, the family has requested that everyone please wear a mask and practice social distancing

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Mack Dewayne Tucker

January 31, 1956 – July 10, 2020

Mack Dewayne Tucker, 64, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020 at his residence.

Mack was born on January 31, 1956, in Dyersburg, TN to Evaleena Bradley Tucker and the late Leonard Tucker. He was a self-employed electrician.

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Robert D. Pruitt

May 01, 1940 – July 09, 2020

Robert D. Pruitt, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at West Tennessee Health Care Dyersburg. Born May 1, 1940, he was the son of the late John David and Willie B. Horner Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt worked at Dyersburg Fabrics for over 30 years and was an advocate for any child in need. He volunteered at The Childrens Home in Paragould, Arkansas, New Pathway for Children in Melber, Kentucky and was such a wonderful friend to the children of St. Jude Childrens Research Hospital and was an integral part of the lifesaving work happening in Memphis every day. He was also a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be Sunday July 12, 2020 at 2:00 PM, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Jim Chamblee, Glenn Burse, and Micah Brinkley.

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Ricky Steve Atkins

November 17, 1958 – July 06, 2020

Ricky Steve Atkins, age 61, of Dyersburg passed away Monday, July 6, 2020. Mr. Atkins was born November 17, 1958 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of the late Milburn Atkins and the late Mary Francis (Wyrick) Akins. He is survived by ;Three nephews, Jeff Sutton of Memphis, TN, Glenn Sutton and Artie Atkins, two niece's, Jana Thompson and Cheryl Hazelip, one Aunt, Iris Jones and a Brother In Law, Jake Sutton. Ricky was Preceded in death by a brother, Bobby Wade Atkins, and a sister, Melba F. Sutton. A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, July 10 at South Fork Cemetery, 7342 Chestnut Bluff Rd., Friendship, TN with Bro. Jeff Hazelip officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, July 10 from 12:00 p.m. till 2:00 p.m. Previous Events Visitation JUL 10. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service JUL 10. 2:00 PM (CT) South Fork Cemetery

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Ricky Lee Williams

November 18, 1951 – July 06, 2020

Ricky Lee Williams, age 68, of Dyersburg passed away Monday, July 6, 2020 at his home in the Bruceville community. Ricky was born November 18, 1951 in Chicago, IL. He is the son of the late Alfred and the late Mary (Sue) Jane (Cotham) Williams. He was a retired Dyer County school teacher. Ricky also graduated from UT Martin with a bachelor degree. He is survived by two uncles Larimore Williams of Memphis TN and Pete Williams of Friendship TN and a host of cousins and friends. A graveside service will be held 10:00 am on Wednesday, July 8 at Friendship Cemetery Friendship TN with Bro. Jimmy Clendenin officiating. Burial will be in Friendship Cemetery. Cemetery Details Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034 Previous Events Grave side service JUL 8. 10:00 AM (CT) Friendship Cemetery Friendship, TN 38034

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Florence Inez Webb

April 20, 1945 – July 05, 2020

Florence Inez Webb age 75, of Ripley passed away Sunday, July 5, 2020. Florence was born April 20, 1945 in Mississippi. She is the daughter of the late Ruth Blakley. Florence was preceded in death by her husband James H. Webb. She is survived by two daughters: Liz Webb and Cynthia White both of Ripley, TN, and two sons: Jimmy and Scottie Webb of Ripley, TN and one sister Mary Burse of Halls, TN. Florence also leaves nine grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

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Carolyn Ann Wood

September 08, 1954 – July 04, 2020

Carolyn Ann Wood, age 65, of Dyer Co. passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. Carolyn was born September 8, 1954 in Lake County, TN. She is the daughter of the late Ernest and the late McNeva Willis Davis. Carolyn is survived by two daughters: Tabatha Chandler of Dyersburg, TN and Teresa McDonald of Humbolt, TN, and two sons: Charles Warden of Ripley, TN and Keith Duncan of Halls, TN. Carolyn was preceded in death by two sisters, Brenda Andrews and Wanda Fay Turner, and one Brother, Jerry Turner. She also leaves behind her fiance', Terry Coburn and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren A graveside service will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 7 at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN with Bro. Jack Goad officiating. Calling hours will be Tuesday, July 7 from 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024 Previous Events Visitation JUL 7. 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JUL 7. 12:30 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Martha Lou Thornton Siddens

October 23, 1937 – July 03, 2020

Martha Lou Thornton Siddens, 82, of Sumner, GA, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Legacy Village in Tifton, GA.

Martha was born on October 23, 1937, in Bonicord, TN, to the late Raymond and Effie Lou McCanless Thornton. She was a member of Sylvester Church of Christ in Sylvester, GA and was a former member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. Martha was an avid member of the Dyersburg High School Band Boosters and a member of of the Red Hat Society, along with many of her closest friends. She was retired from retail sales and loved travelling, arts and crafts.

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Joe Marshall Moody, M.D.

August 03, 1924 – July 03, 2020

Joe Marshall Moody, M.D. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home, in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born at home in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, on August 3, 1924, to Dr. Alexander Harris Moody and Mary “Madie” Madison Tipton Moody. As the youngest child, he grew up with one sister and three brothers, and attended local Dyersburg schools. By profession of faith, in the Lord Jesus Christ, he was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg at age eleven on May 12, 1935. After graduating high school in 1942, he attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville for pre-med and after 3 years, entered medical school at The University of Tennessee at Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. He married his high school sweetheart, Nan Vaughn, on September 23, 1945. After graduating medical school in 1947, he was an intern at Wayne County General Hospital in Eloise, Michigan. In July 1949, he practiced general medicine for two years with his brother in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

On September 1, 1951, he joined the US Army Medical Corps as a 1ST Lieutenant. He was stationed at Fort Gordon, Augusta, Georgia, and was sent to Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Soon after, he was deployed to Korea, where he served as a Medical Officer General during the Korean War. He returned to the United States with an honorable discharge in August 1953. He received the Combat Medical Badge, the Bronze Star Metal, and other military awards.

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Joan Hollis Green

June 20, 1944 – July 01, 2020

Joan Hollis Green, 76, of Ridgely, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at her residence.

Joan was born on June 20, 1944, in Cloverdale, TN, to the late Hayden and Willie Ophelia Rainey Cunningham. She was a homemaker and was a volunteer at Parkview Hospital. Joan was a member of Holy Hills Baptist Church and a member of the Ridgely Senior Citizens.

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Lorene Alumbaugh Lynn

February 20, 1925 – July 01, 2020

Lorene Alumbaugh Lynn, 95, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

Lorene was born on February 20, 1925, in Washington, MO to the late Charles and Nora Martin Alumbaugh. She was a retired supervisor with Dyersburg Fabrics and also retired from Wal-Mart after 22 years. Lorene was a member of First Baptist Church.

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Sarah Elizabeth Gevaert

January 04, 1978 – June 30, 2020

Sarah Elizabeth Gevaert, age 42, of Ripley passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at her home in Ripley TN. Sarah was born January 4, 1978 in St Joe, IN. She is the daughter of Dan Gevaert of South Bend IN. Sarah was preceded in death her mother, Shirley Bittle, and a brother, Brandon Gevaert. No services to be announced.

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David Maurice Mcclain

November 25, 1955 – June 30, 2020

David Maurice McClain, 64, of Union City, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.

David was born on November 25, 1955, in Chicago, IL to Phyllis Heffron McClain and the late Maurice McClain. He was a truck driver for Helena Chemical and was a former private pilot. David worked for 8 years as a Corporal for the Lake County Correctional Facility and used to work with his father in the Maurice McClain Inc. Wholesale Meats. He enjoyed duck hunting, fishing and beekeeping.

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John Russell Jowers

July 05, 1983 – June 29, 2020

John Russell Jowers, 36, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville after a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 5, 1983, to Sylvia and James Jowers. John attended Dyersburg City Schools, where his parents were teachers. He excelled in academics and sports and was active in First Baptist Church. At Dyersburg High School, he was an honor student and lettered in soccer, football, and wrestling. Soccer became his life - as a player and a coach. In high school he earned "All-State" designation in soccer and broke school kicking records in football. He later coached both boys' and girls' varsity soccer at Dyer County High School and Dyersburg High School, taking the Dyersburg Men's Team to state three years. John loved his players, and they loved him for his patience and teaching skills. John also bonded with his fellow coaches.

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Kathleen Yates

September 27, 1943 – June 28, 2020

Kathleen Yates, 76, of Tiptonville, TN passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville.

Kathleen was born on September 27, 1943, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late Woody and Mary Lou Wallace Cook. She was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, President of the Tiptonville Women's Club and started the Lake County Just Say No Program. Kathleen was dedicated to the Lake County Relay for Life and a member of the Eastern Star. She loved her flowers, took pride in her yard and was a skilled seamstress, who made beautiful clothing for her grandchildren. Kathleen was a homemaker and dedicated her life to her husband and her three sons.

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Nathaniel Ray Morris

December 10, 1925 – June 27, 2020

Nathaniel Ray Morris, 94, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2020 at his residence.

Nathaniel was born on December 10, 1925, in Troy, North Carolina. He was a retired Senior Chief with the United States Navy, proudly serving his country during World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War. Nathaniel was also the street maintenance supervisor for Chula Vista, California.

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Effie Lou Binkley

January 13, 1929 – June 26, 2020

Effie Lou Bolding Binkley of Bruceville passed away June 26, 2020 at Harborview Nursing Home. She was born January 13, 1929 in Bonicord, TN to James H. Bolding and Minnie Ball Bolding. She is pre-deceased by her parents, her husband of 52 years Colman L. Binkley, her sister Wylodean Bolding Redmond and two children Terry Jay Binkley and Carol Ann Davidson and a grandson Derek Binkley. She is survived by a son Loyd Binkley and a daughter Kathy George of Dyersburg as well as 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. She graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1946 and taught at Fowlkes Elementary for several years. She helped her husband farm and in her later years was an employee of J&W Drug Store and Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg as a pharmacy technician. She is a past member of Beech Grove Baptist Church and an inactive member of West Side Baptist Church in Halls TN. She is remembered as hard working since she was the daughter of a farmer and the wife of a farmer. She spent many hours in the fields and was a master of cooking, canning and sewing. She loved flowers and was often teased that she could just throw flowers out in the yard and they would grow. She cooked many Sunday chicken dinner for the preachers of our church! Her family was blessed by her limitless generosity. At the nursing home, she was often seen by the staff helping other residents find their way to the dinning room or pushing them if they were in a wheelchair. She loved to read novels and particularly scripture and religious books although she also loved history. All arrangements are private.

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Jerry Mac Osborne

April 15, 1936 – June 26, 2020

Jerry Mac Osborne, 84, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, June 26, 2020 at his residence.

Jerry was born on April 15, 1936, in Trenton, TN, to the late Red and Georgia Parlow Osborne. He was a general manager for Superior Fireplace Company and was a member of Southside Baptist Church.

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Cynthia Lea Baker

May 30, 1966 – June 25, 2020

Cynthia Lea Baker, 54, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at her residence.

Cynthia was born on May 30, 1966, in Farmington, MO, to the late James and Dortha Lovins Crafton. She was a homemaker.

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Tommye Fisher Davis

April 15, 1931 – June 24, 2020

Ms. Tommye Fisher Davis age 89, of Halls, passed away on June 24, 2020. She is the daughter of the late Hall Latham and the late Sarah Clancey. Ms. Tommye was a member of the Halls First Baptist Church and a longtime business woman of Halls. She owned and operated Fisher's Supermarket for over 19 years. Ms. Tommye retired in 1995, following the death of her husband, Aaron. She is survived by her son: Ronnie (Pam) Fisher of Halls, a sister; Patsye Massie of Dyersburg, grandchildren; Allison (Daniel) Witherington and Anthony (Nicki) Fisher. Ms. Tommye also is survived by four great grandchildren and a special companion, Sam Burroughs. She was preceded in death by her husbands: Aaron Fisher and Beecher Davis; a sister, Peggy Hamrick and a brother, Richard Clancey. Services will be held on June 27, 2020 at the Halls First Baptist Church. Visitation will start at 2:00pm. until service time at 4:00pm. Bro. Dean Wallace and Bro. Bill Phipps will be officiating. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Cemetery Details Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024 Previous Events Visitation JUN 27. 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM (CT) Halls First Baptist Church Halls, TN 38040 Service JUN 27. 4:00 PM (CT) Halls First Baptist Church Halls, TN 38040

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