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September 12, 1957 – January 10, 2020
Jackie Lyne Gooch, 62, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born September 12, 1957, he was the son of the late Bobby Gooch and Betty Sue Moon Harris. He was disabled.
He is survived by his wife Carol Carpenter Gooch; his mother, Betty Harris (Dwight) of Dyersburg; two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Gooch, Sally Shaw; and three grandchildren.
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October 09, 1942 – January 09, 2020
Hubert Cleveland Walton, age 77, of Halls passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020 at his home. Mr. Walton was born October 9, 1942 in Topeka, KS. He is the son of the late Hubert Etheridge and Jane Carroll Walton. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Sunday, January 12 at Halls Funeral Home with the burial to follow in Mary's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4PM-7PM Saturday, January 11, 2020 also at Halls Funeral Home Mr. Walton is survived by one son, John Wesley Walton of Kansas; three daughters, Virginia Womack of Halls, Judy Walton of Kansas, and Teresa Walton of Florida; one brother, Charles Walton and his wife Patsy of Halls; fifteen grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Jo Walton; and his ex-wife, Mary Jane Walton. An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com. (731) 836 - 7111. Cemetery Details Mary's Chapel Cemetery 279 Mary's Chapel Rd. Ripley, TN 38063 Previous Events Visitation JAN 11. 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 12. 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 15, 1935 – January 08, 2020
Monette Carlton, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her residence. Born November 15, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Opal Walker Connelly. She was a member of the Free Holiness Church. Monette was the former owner of Carltons Grocery.
Services for Mrs. Carlton were private.
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August 21, 1949 – January 07, 2020
James Russell "Dago" Colvin, Jr., 70, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
James was born on August 21, 1949, in Muskegon, MI, to Edith Jane Spring Colvin and the late James Russell Colvin, Sr. He was a retired first mate with Teco Energy, where he worked for 23 years and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. James was an avid fisherman and pool player.
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December 29, 1960 – January 06, 2020
Ricky Dale Pitts, 59, of Tiptonville, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born December 29, 1960, he was the late of the late Clovis “Toby” Pitts and Mary Lou Pitts. He was retired as Captain from Northwest Correction Facility. Ricky was former President of the Lake County Jaycees.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Main Street Center in Tiptonville.
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September 10, 1939 – January 06, 2020
Margaret Jo Tittle, 80, of Ridgely, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence. Born September 10, 1939, she is the daughter of the late James Houston and Cora Elizabeth Bargery Chism. She was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Calvary Independent Baptist Church officiated by Reverend Carl Southerland with interment to follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely.
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December 29, 1934 – January 02, 2020
George Thomas Jeffries, 85, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at his residence.
George was born on December 29, 1934, in Bradley, TN, to the late Thomas and Doris Reasons Jeffries. He was a retired loan officer with First Citizens National Bank and was a member of the Civitan Club. George was a member and deacon at Hillcrest Baptist Church and served in the Tennessee National Guard.
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April 07, 1939 – January 02, 2020
Rebecca Sue Pugh, 80, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Rebecca was born on April 7, 1939, in Linden, TN, to the late St. Elmo Warren and the late Ruby Cates Hornsby. She was retired from the trim department with Colonial Rubber and was a member of Parrish Chapel Baptist Church.
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August 17, 1931 – December 31, 2019
Thelma Baker Blakley, age 88, of Halls passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019. She was the wife of the late Bill Blakley. Mrs. Blakley was born August 17, 1931 in South Fulton, TN. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Susie Baker. Funeral service will be at 2PM Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Halls Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dry Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4PM-7PM Friday, January 3, 2020 at Halls Funeral Home. She is survived by three sons, Rodney Blakley and his wife Michelle of Ripley, Mike Blakley and his wife Charlene of Ripley, Ed Blakley and his wife Charlotte of Dyersburg; daughter-in-law, Cindy Blakley; BJ Colvett; 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Mrs. Blakley was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Dale Blakley; her daughters, Louise Eaton, Darlene Blakley, Betty Renyolds; brother, Nate Baker; and two sisters, Linda Davis and Eula Bee Blakley. An online guestbook is available at www.hallsfh.com (731) 836-7111. Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation JAN 3. 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 4. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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January 13, 1928 – December 29, 2019
Billie Joyce Jackson Permenter, 91, of Finley, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019 at her residence.
Billie Joyce was born on January 13, 1928, in Finley, TN, to the late Jessie C. Jackson and the late Margaret Lucile Carver Jackson. She was a graduate of Dyersburg High School in 1946. In 1948, Billie Joyce graduated from Ward Belmont Women's College. She would later attend Memphis State where she received her Masters Degree. She began teaching in 1948 at Richwood School. For years, Billie Joyce taught in many schools in Dyer County, including Nell Thomas, Dyersburg Elementary and Dyer County Central. In 1980, she retired from Dyer County Central School. Billie Joyce was a very active lifetime member of Finley United Methodist Church, where she was an adult Sunday School Teacher and a member of the Women's Guild. She was an avid antique collector, world traveler, story teller, poet, and bridge player. Billie Joyce had a full and wonderful life.
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January 12, 1948 – December 29, 2019
Phyllis Smith Harrigill, 71, of Dyersburg, formerly of Jackson, died December 29, 2019 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. Born January 12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Smith. She was a retired clerk. Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson. Visitation will be from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 6th at Curry Funeral Home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James R. Smith. We are privileged and honored to serve the Harrigill family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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June 28, 1947 – December 28, 2019
Patricia Ann Pease, 72, of Dyersburg, went to her heavenly home on December 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Born June 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Eileen Stricker. Her devotion to her family, friends and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace. A Celebration of Life Memorial visitation will be Friday, January 3, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Pat was a devoted and loving mother and was blessed with a large and loving family. She is survived by her husband and best friend of nearly 55 years, Anthony Clyde Pease; four devoted children, Brenda and Tommy Davis, Annette and Warren Shaver, Kenny and Kelly Pease and Kerri and Johnny Smith. She was very proud of her family and was excited to become a grandmother to her nine grandchildren; Chrissy Pease, Tyler Boswell, Seth Ramey, Emilee Pease, Matthew Pease, Skylar Smith, Grayce Shaver, Bekah Davis, Wyatt Smith; and four beautiful great-grandchildren, Luke Dye, Eva Harris, Evan Ramey, Greyson Pease; three sisters, Marge Pinkowski (Jerry) of Tiptonville, Kathy Hernandez, Georgette Morris, both of Chicago; and one brother, Jim Stricker (Sue) of Chicago. The family requests memorials be directed to the Dyer County Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1055, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1055. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Pease family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
Visitation Friday, January 3rd, 2020 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home - Dyersburg 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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December 24, 1926 – December 27, 2019
H. Jerold Palmer, Jr. went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 27, 2019 with two of his children by his side at the home of his daughter in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Mr. Palmer was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee, on December 24, 1926 to Harry J. Palmer and Nellie Mae James Palmer. Mr. Palmer served his country in WWII in the Merchant Marines and served as a Southern Baptist pastor and missionary to Nigeria and the Republic of Niger.
A graveside memorial service honoring the life of H. Jerold Palmer, Jr. will be held at 12 noon, on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee, officiated by Rev. Jeff Palmer. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery prior to the service.
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November 29, 1949 – December 24, 2019
Charles Andy (Butch) Eskridge, age 70, of Halls passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2019. Butch was born January 29, 1949 in Dyersburg, TN. He is the son of the late John and the late Annie Christine (Lynn) Eskridge. Butch was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Myracle Eskridge. He was self employed in sales. He is survived by one daughter; Lisa Eskridge Sanders of Halls, TN and two sons: Joe(Elizabeth) Eskridge of Halls TN And John Eskridge of Dyersburg TN, Butch is also survived by one brother; Lynn Eskridge of Ripley, TN. Butch also leaves behind seven grandchildren: C.J.Eskridge,Tucker Eskridge,Lyric Eskridge,Easton Eskridge,Abigail Yuhas,T.J. Yuhas, and Lillie Sanders. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 29 at Tabernacle Of Praise,9879 Hwy 51 N, Halls, TN with Bro. Ron Scott and Bro. Clyde Thompson officiating with burial to follow in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday, December 28, from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Memorials can be made to St. Jude Childrens Hospital Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 28. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 29. 2:00 PM (CT) Taberncle Of Praise Halls 9879 Hwy 51 N 38040, TN
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December 23, 2019
Coach Doug R. French passed away Monday December 23, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born October 12, 1946 to the late George and Bessie Ray French in Dyersburg, TN. He served in the United States Air Force and was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He dedicated his life to coaching youth sports in Dyersburg for over 35 years. He spent nearly twenty years as an assistant coach for the Dyersburg High School Football and Softball teams and led the Trojans as Head Softball coach for ten years with the new on-campus field being dedicated in his honor. He also was well known as a life-long fan of the University of Alabama Crimson Tide.
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August 06, 1948 – December 22, 2019
William Lansing Diell, III, age 71, of Ripley passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019. Bill was born August 6, 1948 in Hartford, CT. He is the son of the late Wiliiam and the late Lenore (Morrel) Diell II. He was a Vietnam vet and a retired printer. He is survived by his wife: Beth (Keeton) Diell , three daughters: Jennifer (Chris) Smith of Dyersburg, TN, Cheryl (David Paulon) Rippee of Reno, NV and Melissa Roberts of Dyersburg, TN, and two sons: Craig (Dawn Hensley) Diell of Dodge City, KS and Chris (Cassie) Roberts of Dyersburg, TN and one Brother: Keith (Rennee) Diell of Ripley, TN; William also leaves 13 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren William was preceded in death by a sister, Sharron Carisle. The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 26 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 26 from 10 a.m. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, Tn. . Previous Events Visitation DEC 26. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 26. 12:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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December 22, 2019
Mr. Ernie Lucas "Skipper" Pierce, Jr. passed away Sunday, December 22, 2019 at the West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. He was born August 7, 1939 in Tiptonville, TN to the late Ernie and Maggie Michaelcheck Pierce. He was a 1957 graduate of Tiptonville High-School. Following high school, he served in the United States Army as a wrecker and recovery specialist in France and Germany. Following discharge from the army, he joined his father farming for many years in Lake County. He was a member of the American Legion and served on the board of directors and as President of the Lake Co. Farm Bureau. He was a long-time member of the Tiptonville First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Shirley McBride Pierce, his sons, Ernie "Skipp" Pierce III (Teresa) and William David Pierce, his daughters, Susan Harned, Karen Hulme and Sharon Morehead (Andy) as well as being "Paw" to his nine grandchildren, Maggie Pierce, Deanna Moore, Ann Lillian Pierce, Eric Harned, Carrie Ruth Hulme, Collin Hulme, Meredith Callens, Jacob Callens and Montana Morehead and one great-grandchild, Bracey Moore and his sister, Elaine Landrum. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Maggie Michaelcheck Pierce, a brother, Jerry Pierce and a sister, Marie Herr.
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August 21, 1928 – December 22, 2019
Geneva Earlene (Eason) Lumley, of Lenox passed into eternal life on 22 December 2019 at her home after many years of battling health issues related to diabetes. She was born 21 August 1928 to Earl and Bessie Greenhall Eason of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Earlene was a member of Lenox Baptist Church and the oldest person in Lenox. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law (Connie and Terry) who also were her care givers for the past eleven years. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, canning and caring for her extended family. She loved the children who entered her family tree and especially being a "Great Great" Grandma.
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April 29, 1927 – December 22, 2019
Frances Rogers, 92, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, December 22, 2019 at AHC Dyersburg. Born April 29, 1927, she is the daughter of the late Johnny and Dovie Stokes Wright. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church where she devoted many years teaching young children in Sunday School. Frances retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company. She was the oldest of nine children and all of her siblings called her “Sis”. “MeMa” was a talented seamstress and enjoyed sewing for her grandchildren and herself. Keeping her yard neat was also a favorite pastime.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Dr. Cory D. Williams with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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May 07, 1935 – December 21, 2019
Mr. Eulish "Bill" Lee of Friendship passed away Saturday, December 21, 2019 at the Bright Glade Rehab and Nursing center in Memphis.
He was born May 7, 1935 to the late Eulish "Eddie" and Bessie Lee. He was a retired mechanic for Colonial Rubber Works in Dyersburg and loved spending time outdoors fishing and camping.
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July 29, 1946 – December 20, 2019
Betty Lou Ratliff Zedlitz, 73, of Lawrenceburg, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 20, 2019 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia. Born July 29, 1946, she is the daughter of the late Neal and Edna Spradley Ratliff. She was retired from Goodyear.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 27, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Brother Mac Daniels with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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April 01, 1957 – December 19, 2019
Debbie Gail Middleton, 62, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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February 04, 1956 – December 19, 2019
Johnny Bobo, 63, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born February 4, 1956, he is the son of the late Billy Eugene and Geraldine Moore Bobo. Johnny was an avid fisherman and worked at Heckethorn Manufacturing Company for 44 years. “At the end of the day, people arent going to remember you by what you said or did, they will remember how you made them feel ~ and being around him was the best feeling in the world! He is now fishing with the best.”
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Ronnie Turner with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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June 10, 1929 – December 18, 2019
Mildred Long, 90, of Wynnburg, TN, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Mildred was born on June 10, 1929, in Wynnburg, TN, to the late Tommy and Nell Rhodes Manion. She was a retired employee with the United States Post Office and was also a former school teacher at Keefe and Phillipy Schools. Mildred was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church. She and her husband loved to travel.
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June 22, 1962 – December 18, 2019
Joseph "Marty" Martin Swafford, 57, of Henderson, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Marty was born on June 22, 1962, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Joe Swafford and Jerry Simmons. He worked in the maintenance department for the Dana Corporation in Humboldt. Marty proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an Aviation Electrician and Air Crewman.
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June 17, 1955 – December 16, 2019
Alison McCutchen, 64, of Dyersburg, died Monday, December 16, 2019 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Born June 17, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Eunice Perry Taylor. She was co-owner of Dyersburg Trophy and Trophy Tans.
Funeral services will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner.
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October 07, 1927 – December 15, 2019
William Bill Blakley, age 92, of Halls passed away Sunday, December 15, 2019.Bill was born October 7, 1927 in Lake County, TN. He is the son of the late Frank and the late Pearl (Blackwell) Blakley. Bill was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife of 73 years, Thelma (Baker) Blakley three sons: Rodney "Michelle" Blakley of Ripley, TN, Mike (Charlene) Blakley of Ripley, TN and Ed "Charlotte" Blakley of Dyersburg, TN and a daughter-in-law Cindy Blakley and BJ Colvett. Bill also leaves 14 grandchildren and a host of great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by three daughters Darlene Blakley, Betty Reynolds and Louise Eaton and one son, Jimmy Dale Blakley. Two sisters, Leona Gray and Dutch Williams, three Brothers Thomas Blakley, Buck Blakley, and Jack Blakley. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Wednesday, December 18 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St, Halls, TN with Bro. Don Williams officiating. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 17 from 4pm until 7pm. at Halls Funeral Home. Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 17. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 18. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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July 01, 1933 – December 15, 2019
Thelma Jean Palmer, 86, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2019 at her residence.
Jean was born on July 1, 1933, in Camden, TN, to the late C.W. Pitts, Sr. and the late Arie Baker Adylotte. She was a retired cosmetologist and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. Jean was a member of Dyersburg Women's Club, DSCC Choral Society and the Dyersburg Senior Citizens. She was also members of the Red Hats, XYZ's, Keen-Agers and the FCE Club. For 60 years, Jean was a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
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November 15, 1930 – December 13, 2019
Betty Ruth Downing, 89, of Martin, TN, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Union City Nursing & Rehab.
Betty was born on November 15, 1930, in Trenton, TN, to the late William Noah Howell and the late Lissie Burns Howell. She was a retired nurse with Northwest Correctional Complex and she was also a former teacher. Betty was a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville and was a member of the Eastern Star.
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May 03, 1936 – December 13, 2019
Ethel M. Davis, 83, of Ridgely died Friday, December 13, 2019 at The Bridge of Ridgely. Born May 3, 1936 she was the daughter of the late Holly Richard and Vinia Dowdy Robinson. Mrs. Davis was a member of the Ridgely Church of God of Prophecy.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2019 in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely with Brother Clayton Mahan officiating.
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April 12, 1935 – December 12, 2019
James Fitzhugh, age 84, of Halls, TN passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. James was born April 12, 1935 in Halls, TN and is the son of the late Leonard and Mary (Goodman) Fitzhugh. James Fitzhugh was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Fitzhugh. He was employed as a Security Guard. He is survived by one brother, Bud Fitzhugh of Halls; and his nephew, Scott Fitzhugh of Gates, TN. Halls Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements. (731) 836 - 7111.
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March 09, 1961 – December 11, 2019
Lewis “Kevin” Norman, 58, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at his residence. Born March 9, 1961, he is the son of the late Lewis Norman and Jo Nell Smith Norman. Kevin was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church. He was a long time employee at Dyersburg Fabrics and currently worked at PolyOne.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 14, 2019 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Mike Hickman with interment to follow in Oakridge Cemetery in Kennett, MO.
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July 04, 1953 – December 11, 2019
Roy Lee Etheridge, 66, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital. Born July 4, 1953, he was the son of the late Thomas Lee and Louise Strickland Etheridge. He was a former employee of the Dairy Queen.
Memorial visitation for Mr. Etheridge will be Sunday, December 15, 2019 from 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home.
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December 09, 2019
David A. Wood, 72, of Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 in Fort Walton Beach Florida.
David was born in Dyersburg in 1947, to the late William and Daisie Wood. He worked for Modern Woodmen of America for many years before his retirement. As District Manager, he received many awards and accolades. He was a member of Southside Baptist Church. He had a passion for playing golf (anytime, anywhere), Tennessee Vols, fishing, reading about sports heroes, spending the day at the beach, traveling and making friends wherever he went.
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October 25, 1937 – December 07, 2019
Bobby Woodrow Lambert, 82, of Fowlkes, TN, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Harborview of Dyersburg.
Bobby was born on October 25, 1937, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Woodrow Wilson Lambert and the late Ima Jean Christine Miller Lambert. He was retired from the Gas Department with the City of Dyersburg and was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the Tennessee Army National Guard.
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August 06, 1925 – December 07, 2019
Etna Palmer, 94, of Lynchburg, VA, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Guggenheimer Health & Rehab in Lynchburg, VA. Born August 6, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie B. and Clara Elizabeth King Asbridge. She was an active member of the Northside Church of Christ of Dyersburg. She was a homemaker.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Brother Don McCaslin and Brother Rick Willis.
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February 19, 1928 – December 06, 2019
Walter Louis Clendenin, age 91, of Halls passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 in Lake County, TN. Walter was born February 19, 1928 in, Hardeman county TN. He is the son of the late Walter Franklin and the late Esley Opal (Hammers) Clendenin. He is survived by two daughters: Kay McClain of Dyersburg, TN and Charlotte Duncan of Linden, TN, and one son: Tony Clendenin of Dyersburg, TN. Walter was preceded in death by his wife Dorothy Helen Webb and a Son, Joe Clendenin, and two daughters, Sandra Roberts, and Darlene Wilson. He also leaves 16 grandchildren,30 great- grandchildren and 7 great-great-grandchildren. Grave side service will be held in Gates Cemetery, on Monday, December 9 at 11:30 am. With Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Calling hours will be Monday, December 9 from 10:30 a.m. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St.,Halls,Tn. . Cemetery Details Gates Cemetery Gates Previous Events Grave side service DEC 9. 11:30 AM (CT) Gates Cemetery Gates Visitation DEC 9. 10:30 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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August 31, 1937 – December 06, 2019
Nancy Erwin Nix, age 82, of Ripley passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 .Nancy was born August 31, 1937 in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of the late Mardis and Ina (Sanders) Erwin. She is survived by two sons: Garry Herron and Marty Herron Both of Ripley, TN and one sister Peggy Gilliewater of Halls, TN and one brother: Thomas Erwin of Friendship, TN. She also leaves 3 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Nancy was preceded in death by her husband Tommy Nix and two sons, Mike Herron and Kenny Herron. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ron Scott officiating. Burial will be in Green Hill Memorial Gardens.. Calling hours will be Sunday, December 8 from 12:00 Noon untill service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation DEC 8. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 8. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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March 01, 1932 – December 06, 2019
Mr. Stoy Ray Slaughter, age 87, of Dyersburg, TN passed away Friday, December 6, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg.
Stoy was born on March 1, 1932 to the late J. L. and Lillian Anderson Slaughter. He was a self employed business man. He was involved in real estate, and was former owner of R and S Carpet Sales, and R and S Mobile Home Park. He was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean War where he was a Staff Sgt. He also was a member and past president of the Forked Deer Antique Car Club.
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October 24, 1931 – December 05, 2019
Miles Morris Shatzer, 88, of Dyersburg passed away December 5, 2019 surrounded by his family.
Miles was born October 24, 1931 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Irene Ashcraft Shatzer Newkirk and Charles Maurice Shatzer. Miles spent his early years as a youth in the Little Rock and Fort Smith, Arkansas areas. After entering the University of Mississippi on a ROTC scholarship, Miles graduated in 1953. He proudly served in the United States Navy for three years reaching the rank of Lieutenant.
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July 09, 1936 – December 03, 2019
Opal Dean Davis, 83, passed away suddenly Tuesday, December 3, after a short stay in the hospital. The last surviving child of Beatrice Ellis and George Wesley Leggett, Sr., she was finally called home to rest with her husband, the late Samuel Chandler "Bugg" Davis, and her seven siblings, Evelyna Clark, Leona Broadstreet, Wesley Leggett, Jr., Billy Leggett, Dorothy Holcomb, Alvis Leggett, and Roy Leggett. To say Ms. Dean was a busy little lady is an understatement! She was a member of New Vision Baptist Church in Halls, TN, the Curve Woodville FCE club, a volunteer at Lauderdale Community Hospital gift shop, visited the Helen Tucker Center and the Jim Causey Memorial Group Home twice a month for crafts and to share homemade baked goods with the residents, and was the long-time Treasurer of the Woodville Cemetery Association. She is survived by two sons, Samuel E. Davis (Lois), Russell L. Davis; one daughter, Emily Davis Griggs (Richard); four grandsons, William Davis (Whitney), Logan Davis (Ryan), Chandler Griggs, and Aiden Griggs; three granddaughters, Alyssa Davis, Madison Davis Crihfield (Corey), and Lindsey Griggs Racine (Stephen); and eight great-grandchildren, Willow Davis, Ronan Davis, Lyra Davis, Emrys Davis, Freyja Davis, Atticus Racine, Eva Racine, and Rhydian Crihfield. Services will be held on Friday, December 6, at 1:00p.m. at the New Vision Baptist Church in Halls, TN. The family will receive friends from 10:00a.m. until service time. Interment will follow in Woodville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to New Vision Baptist Church in Halls. Cemetery Details Woodville Cemetery Previous Events Visitation DEC 6. 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) New Vision Baptist Church 2947 Hwy. 88 W. Halls, TN Service DEC 6. 1:00 PM (CT) New Vision Baptist Church 2947 Hwy. 88 W. Halls, TN
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November 08, 1948 – December 03, 2019
Bessie Lee Fitzhugh, 71, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence. Born November 8, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Eddie and Viola Canada Ables.
The family will host a memorial visitation at Mrs. Fitzhugh residence, 508 Phillips Street, Dyersburg, TN, from 2:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December. 14. 2019.
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November 12, 1943 – December 02, 2019
J B Turnbo, 76, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, December 2, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
J B was born on November 12, 1943, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Claude and Christine Burns Turnbo. He was the owner of Turnbo Electric Heat and Air. J B was also a plumber and a sheet metal fabricator. He was a Baptist by faith.
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May 23, 1961 – December 01, 2019
Beverly Leigh Perry, age 58, of Halls passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019. Born in Chicago,IL., she is the daughter of the late Tommy Lee Moore and Juanita Faye (Luthy) Moore. Beverly is survived by her husband, Ralph Vernon Perry, her mother Juanita Faye (Luthy) Moore and a brother Michael (Angela) Moore of Bell Buckle, TN. She is also survived by a niece, Kera Moore and 2 nephews, Aaron and Nathan Moore. She was an administrative assistant at Hillcrest Baptist Church of Dyersburg, and a member of Springhill Baptist Church. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, December 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jeremy Ballinger and Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 5 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls,TN. . Cemetery Details Lebanon Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 5. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 6. 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 17, 1951 – December 01, 2019
Viola Norene Compton, age 68, of Halls passed away Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Viola was born April 17, 1951 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Edgar Wentworth and the late Martha Lorene (Tims) Vivian. She is survived by one daughter: Mary Long of Jacksonville, FL and Three sons: Ronald Atkeson of Halls, TN, James Atkeson of Jacksonville, FL, Randy Compton of Halls, TN. Sister of one sister: Loretta Humes of Parsons, TN and one brother: Lee Vivian of Big Sandy, TN. Viola was preceded in death by her husband Camby Leroy Compton and a son Allen Atkeson. She also leaves 13 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Wednesday, December 4 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Nate Ozment officiating. Burial will be in Elon Cemetery, Halls on Wednesday, December 4 at 1:00 pm. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 3 from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Elon Cemetery HALLS, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 3. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 4. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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May 23, 1928 – November 30, 2019
Maudleen Lucille McKee, 91, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at Harborview Dyersburg.
Maudleen was born on May 23, 1928, in Paducah, KY, to the late Robert and Maude Watkins Trevathan. She was a retired cafeteria worker for the Dyersburg City Schools and was also an accomplished seamstress. Maudleen was a member and Sunday School Teacher at Hillcrest Baptist Church.
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December 31, 1926 – November 30, 2019
Ruth "Helen" Adams Chitwood, 92, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2019 at McKendree Senior Care Facility in Nashville, TN.
Helen was born on December 31, 1926, in Newbern, TN to the late William Cody and Mary Augusta Adams. She worked for dentists Dr. John Talley and Dr. Stan Young until the age of 87 and was a member of the Parr Street Church of Christ.
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July 10, 1975 – November 28, 2019
Billy Wayne Noel, Jr., 44, of Memphis, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019 at his mother's residence in Dyersburg, TN.
Billy was born on July 10, 1975, in Dyersburg, TN, to Wanda Thompson Wray and the late Billy Wayne Noel, Sr. He was a software contractor for FedEx and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.
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