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September 20, 1968 – April 15, 2018
Stephen Demetris Milligan, 49, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
He was born on September 20, 1968, in Dyersburg, TN. Stephen was a factory employee for Sara Lee.
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April 28, 1940 – April 14, 2018
Mable Lou Wilson, 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Dyersburg Healthcare.
She was born on April 28, 1940, in Linden, TN, to the late James Forest McCutcheon and the late Edith Irma Ray McCutcheon. Mable was a retired welder at Heckethorn Manufacturing and was a volunteer for the Salvation Army.
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November 08, 1942 – April 14, 2018
Annette Mary Gough, 75, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Dyersburg Healthcare.
She was born on November 8, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to the late Leo Pryzbyl and the late Emme Bloomquist Pryzbyl. Annette was a homemaker and a Catholic.
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April 26, 1939 – April 14, 2018
Joan Baker Maas, 78, of Cookeville, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center.
She was born on April 26, 1939, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late J.R. Baker and the late Beatrice Anderson Baker. Joan was the office manager for Appliance Mart.
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January 27, 1960 – April 10, 2018
David Wayne Baker, age 58, of Stanton died Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at his home in Stanton. David was born January 27, 1960 in Chicago, IL. He is the son of the late Jesse ` and the late Dorothy (Moore) Baker. David was a truck driver. He is survived by his wife: Wanda (Featherstone) Baker, one daughter: Julie ( Brandon ) Holt of Thompson Station, TN and one son: Justin (Jennifer) Baker of Alamo, TN; Brother of two brothers: Larry Baker of Trimble, TN and Jerry Baker of Halls, TN. He also leaves five grand children, Lucy Holt, Lainey Holt, Baker Holt, Adalyn Baker and Georgia Baker. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Friday, April 13 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Bobby Jacobs officiating. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, April 12 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Archer's Chapel Cemetery Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation APR 12. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service APR 13. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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February 11, 1941 – April 09, 2018
Jerry Don Yates, 77, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on February 11, 1941, in Ash Log, Kentucky, to the late Wade Yates and the late Hazel Simmons Yates. He graduated from Tiptonville High School in 1959. Jerry Don was the owner of Yates & Son's Tile and Culvert Company and was also the former owner of the Tiptonville Ferry. Yates was the former Mayor of Tiptonville, former County Commissioner and the former Assistant Fire Chief. He was a member of the Tiptonville Church of Christ, a member of the Tiptonville Main Street Association and a member of the Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Jerry Don was a Mason, Shriner and a sponsor of the Lake County Relay for Life. Jerry Don Yates was a devoted husband, dad, and granddad.
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October 29, 1955 – April 09, 2018
James Phillip Nicks, 62, of Dyersburg, TN, passed from this life on Monday, April 9, 2018 at his residence in Dyersburg, TN.
He was born on October 29, 1955 to Laverne Riley Nicks and late James O. Nicks of Newbern, TN. In 1973, he graduated from Dyer County High School. He was an active member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Phillip was a retired Bindery Operator at World Color Press, where he worked for 21 years. He also enjoyed working on electronics and doing carpentry work. Phillip was a devout husband, father and family man.
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January 08, 1949 – April 08, 2018
Alvin Ray Dunevant, 69, of Newbern, TN passed away on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
He was born on January 8, 1949, in Dyersburg, TN. Alvin was the former owner of Catfish Corner, the Western Store, BD&W Equipment and Farmers Ag. He attended Emmaus Baptist Church.
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November 14, 1932 – April 07, 2018
Donald Travis Walker, 85, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on November 14, 1932, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Louie Wess Walker and the late Ida Grace Wright Walker. Donald was a retired farmer. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
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October 11, 1936 – April 07, 2018
Ruby E. Jones, 81, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born October 11, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Mary Jane Pitts Myers. She enjoyed fishing with her husband and friends.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, April 8, 2018 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Brother David Brooks. Interment will follow at Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak.
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August 17, 1942 – April 07, 2018
Bobby Dean Lloyd, Sr., 75, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional Hospital. Born August 17, 1942, he was the son of the late Homer, Sr. and Beulah Lindsey Lloyd. He retired as Postmaster from Gates, but was previously Postmaster at Bogota. He was a former data analyst at Colonial Rubber. He was a member of Fowlkes Baptist Church. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 11, 2018 officiated by Dr. Johnny Lloyd at Fairview Cemetery.
Family and friends are asked to gather at 12:30 p.m. at the mausoleum at Fairview Cemetery. He is survived by his daughter Kimberly Lloyd Wallace (James Michael) of Newbern; two grandchildren, Kaitlin Lloyd Gourley (Robert Blake), Kamryn L. Pontius; and two great-grandchildren, Kylie A. Gourley, Rowan Quinn Gourley; three sisters, Pat Rodman of West Helena, AR, Sue Lloyd Bishop of Palestine, AR, Etta Marie Wade of Forest City, AR; and two brothers, Walter Lloyd and Dr. Johnny Lloyd, both of Little Rock, AR. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Hartsfield Lloyd; his son, Bobby Dean Lloyd, Jr.; one sister, Betty Jo Webster and two brothers, Homer Lloyd, Jr. and Billy Ray Lloyd. The family request memorials be directed to the American Diabetes Association,1701 North Beauregard Street, Alexandria,VA22311. We are privileged and honored to serve the Lloyd family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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May 22, 1942 – April 06, 2018
Della Mae Bates, age 75, of Henning died Friday, April 6, 2018. Della was born May 22, 1942 in Haywood Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late John and the late Maggie (Pope) McKinley. She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by her husband: Hollis Bates , two daughters: Connie Teran and Sandra Benard both of Henning, TN, and one son: James (Melissa) Benard of Ripley, TN; Della leaves three sisters: Frances Mckinley of MS, Sandra (JD) Henson of Loretta, TN and Lillian (Johnny) Levels of Ripley, TN, and one brother: Jackie Mckinley of Ripley, TN. Della also leaves 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth Wayne Benard. Burial will be in Lightfoot Cemetery, Ripley ,TN. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, April 10 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Danny Hutcherson officiating. Burial will be in Lightfoot Cemetery, Ripley,TN . Calling hours will be Tuesday, April 10 from 11:00 am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Light Foot Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation APR 10. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service APR 10. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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January 10, 1936 – April 06, 2018
David Carl Huntley, 82, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on January 10, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio. David was a retired Lieutenant Colonel with the United States Air Force, serving his Country as a pilot for 28 years and was also a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg. He was a dietician for the Hayti Hospital and the Caruthersville Country Club, was a former teacher at Dyersburg State Community College and was active in the Dyersburg Civitan Club.
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September 13, 1951 – April 06, 2018
Kenneth Albert Ward, 66, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on September 13, 1951, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Albert Ward, Jr. and the late Frances Flatt Ward. Albert was a retired contractor and was a Baptist. He loved flowers, gardening, fishing and motorcycles.
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April 01, 1946 – April 04, 2018
Bishop Jimmy Ennis, Sr., age 72, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday April 4, 2018. He was born April 1, 1946, in Southtown to the late Hattie Estelle Smith Ennis Orman and the late Abraham Lincoln "Pres" Ennis. He learned the trade of carpentry and later became a General Contractor. After accepting his calling, Bishop Ennis ministered for over 45 years and was senior pastor of The Church of Jesus Christ, 601 Christie Street, for 32 years. Visitation will be 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM, Monday, April 9, 2018, at The Church of Jesus Christ, 601 Christie Street, with funeral services to follow at 2:00 PM. Interment will follow in Sorrell Chapel Cemetery. Bishop Ennis is survived by his wife of 50 years, Kathy Summitt Ennis, a son, Jim Ennis (Celia) of Dyersburg, a daughter, Jenny Marie Stafford of Homosassa, Florida, five sisters, Janet Ennis Holt of Tampa, Florida, Glenda Orman Bortner (Mike) of Troy, TN, Gayla Orman Johnson (Steve), Judy Orman Burns (Terry), and Jackie Orman Armstrong all of Dyersburg, a brother, Jeff Orman of Dyersburg, five grandchildren, Joanna Ennis and Lincoln Ennis of Dyersburg, Jordyn Marie Stafford and Tommy Stafford of Homosassa, Florida, and Taylor Alexander (Jake) of White Bluff, TN, one great grandson, Isaiah Harston of Dyersburg and baby Alexander, who will be arriving soon. He was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Ed Orman, Jr. Pallbearers will be Trp. Tony Freeze, Trp. Harold Banks, Capt. Brett Davis, Lt. Jason Alexander, Chief Terry McCreight, and Dep. Doug Robertson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Parmenter, Ronnie Westmoreland, Robert Willard, Steve Guttery, and Robert Moore. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Dr. Peter Carter and the staff of Cancer Care Center Dyersburg, Tennova Home Healthcare, Caris Hopsice, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Dyer County Sheriff Office, and Dyersburg Police Department. Memorials may be sent to The Church of Jesus Christ, P. O. Box 160, Dyersburg, TN, 38025. Cemetery Details Sorrells Chapel Cemetery Dyersburg, TN Previous Events Visitation APR 9. 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (CT) The Church of Jesus Christ Dyersburg, TN
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July 19, 1941 – April 03, 2018
Wilma Kravis, 76, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born July 19, 1941, she was the daughter the late Cecil James Jefferson and Julia Almma Brooks Azbell. She was a C.N.A. of The Bridge in Ridgely.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 9, 2018 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Burt Burkett. Interment will follow at New Haven Cemetery.
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April 22, 1930 – March 31, 2018
William "Bill" Hoover Hunt, 87, of Finley, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Oakwood Community Living Center.
He was born on April 22, 1930, in Henderson, TN, to the late Joe Hunt and the late Eula Green Hunt. Bill was a retired farmer and attended Chic Church of God. He was a loving father and grandfather and was very kind and loving. Bill enjoyed flowers and his cat Squiggy. He also had a great sense of humor and loved getting his picture taken.
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March 17, 1925 – March 31, 2018
Rice Pierce Goad, Jr., 93, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on March 17, 1925, in Midway, TN, to the late Rice Pierce Goad and the late Linnie Maude Willard Goad. Rice was retired from Lockheed Aircraft, where he worked for 29 years as a cost estimator and engineer. He was a member of the Dyersburg Masonic Lodge Hess#93 and was also a member of the Toastmasters.
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December 09, 1940 – March 31, 2018
Shirley Cunningham, 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at her residence.
She was born on December 9, 1940, in Litchfield, KY, to the late Berlin Leasor and the late Thelma E. Fields Leasor. Shirley was a homemaker.
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February 17, 1953 – March 28, 2018
Tommy Brady, III, 65, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at his residence.
He was born on February 17, 1953, in Mayfield, KY, to the late Alfred Thomas Brady, II and the late Lois Marie Hayes Brady. Tommy was a retired roofer and attended Jones Chapel Church of Christ.
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Mackey Freeman Ligons, 75, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 25, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
He was born on September 1, 1942, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late Cecil Ligons and the late Lillie May Perkins Ligons. Mackey was a retired farmer.
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Barbara Parcham was born June 12, 1945, in Chicago, IL and passed away from this life on March 24, 2018 at The Highlands of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, TN.
Barbara worked at various times for Sylvania, Parkview Hospital and Bekaert Steel. She enjoyed gardening, following The University of Kentucky Basketball Team, spending time with her family and she was an avid lover of her animals.
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April 07, 1932 – March 24, 2018
Ernest C. England, 85, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional. Born April 7, 1932, he was the son of the late Wilburn Emmitt and Bessie Smith England. Mr. England was retired from Ace Hardware. He was an Army Veteran.
Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the City Cemetery officiated by Reverend Carmon Dennison. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m.
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April 29, 1934 – March 23, 2018
Hollis Gene Leggett, age 83, of Millington died Friday, March 23, 2018 at Methodist North Hospital of Memphis, TN. He was born April 29, 1934 in Dyer Co, TN to the late Auby Hollis and the late Grace Leona (Goodwin) Leggett. Hollis served in the Army during the the Korean War. He was a Master Plumber by trade. He is survived by one daughter: Stephanie Davis of Alamo, TN and three sons: Randy Leggett of Gordonsville, TN, Michael Leggett of Millington, TN and Auby Leggett of Bells, TN. Hollis was predeceased by his wife, Martha Jane Ashcraft Leggett and a daughter, Janice Delph. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, March 29 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, March 29 following the service. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 29 from 12:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours MAR 29. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAR 29 (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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May 18, 1933 – March 23, 2018
Janice Jordan was called home while in Henry Ford Hospital on Friday, March 23, 2018 at 6:05 PM.She was born May 18, 1933, the last of 8 children, born to Myrtle (Hopkins) & Joseph Jernigan, 3 girls; Opal, Ruby and Janice, 5 boys; Charles, Earl, Benjamin, Kelly and Homer, all preceded her in death. Janice was the only child in her family born in a hospital, in Memphis TNand raised in Ripley,TN. She moved to Chicago IL, with her father at age of 13,where she completed school then met and married Filmore Casner. After 1 year of marriage,they moved to San Fernando Valley, California where Janice worked at Pacific Bell Telephone Company for many years. She later divorced and moved to Detroit MI., where she met and married Charles (Lucky) Jordan, (who preceded her in death). She later enrolled in a programfor Nursing Assistance. After graduating, she acquired employmentat Henry Ford Hospital, where she worked until retiring in 2002.Janice, also found who would become her very best friend and sister in Christ, Thelma Nelson while in the training program. Thelma, introduced her to “Oakland Avenue Missionary Baptist Church”, where she joined and was baptized in 2006, serving faithfully in the following ministries; the Mission, Mothers Board, 50 Plus Ministry, Christian Education Academy, and Culinary Arts Ministry. Janice also had a great devotional love for her Pastor, Larry J Walker, who would always put a smile on her face. Janice, lived a full life and was a very happy person. She loved to talk and she enjoyed meeting people. She was also known for wearing hats and gloves, whenever she went outside, no matter how hot it was, she had on her hat and gloves. Her hobbies were watching baseball, and she knew every team, every player and there stats. She also loved playing scrabble, Dominos and bingo. Bingo became her passion. If you called her around 5:30 on her bingo days, she would quickly tell you,“OK honey, it was nice talking to you but Ive got to get ready for bingo”. She enjoyed riding around the city, in her old neighborhood reminiscing of the days of past. She was so amazed at the revitalization going on while listening to R&B, hunching her shoulders up-and-down saying, “you know I used to be a very good dancer”. Janice, was a very kind and giving person, if she had it and you needed it she would give it to you, and she would always say “I love you girl/boy”. She knew what it was and how to be a FRIEND. She was well loved by many. Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 2, 2018 at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Henning, officiated by Brother Mac Daniels. Family members will serve as pallbearers. She leaves to mourn and cherish Her memory; Gregory, Blanche Mariweather MI, sister-in-law Mary Jordan MI, nieces and nephews; Jean Jernigan TX, Fred, (Elaine)Jernigan TX, Kelly Damiami MN, Steve (Joye) Jernigan NC, Billy, Karen, Sandy Jernigan TX, and a host of other nieces nephews and friends. My beloved aunt, more like a mother to me. Reunited with your parents and siblings once again in Gods loving hands. Your loving niece, Jean Auntie, I was very fortunate to have met you through my blood Aunt, Thelma, because then I was able to choose you to be a part of my family as you chose me. For the love we share with each other is family. You will be forever in our heart. Blanche & Greg We are privileged and honored to serve the Jordan family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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April 26, 1934 – March 23, 2018
Mrs. Ann Hue Pridmore Seratt, 83 of Dyersburg, TN died March 23, 2018 at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Dyersburg, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents Wade Franklin and Florence Katherine Gibson Pridmore.
She was a retired employee of Tupperware, and a pre-school teacher and member of the First Baptist Church in Halls, TN.
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November 14, 1948 – March 21, 2018
Jerry W. Little, age 69, of Ripley, TN passed away on March 21, 2018 at the Lauderdale County Community Hospital. Graveside services are set for 4 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2018 at Mary's Chapel Cemetery near Ripley,TN. A celebration of life reception will follow in the activities building of the First United Methodist Church of Ripley at 5:00 p.m. Jerry was born in Madison County, TN, son of the late Mildred (Mem) Mills Brasher and step-son of the late John B. Brasher, both of Bemis, TN and the grandson of the late P.D. and Mary Bethel Maddox Mills, Sr. of Bemis, TN. Jerry was a 1966 graduate of South Side High School in Jackson TN and graduated from Jackson State Community College in 1968. He earned his Bachelors of Education degree from Union University in 1970, where he was also a chosen member of The Rutledge Honorary History Club. He then earned his Master's in School Counseling and Guidance from Memphis State University in 1975. Jerry spent over thirty years of his life serving as an educator. Whether in the classroom, as an administrator, or as a school director, his dedication to shaping the career paths of his students left a lasting impression that will remain a part of his legacy. After retirement, he started a second career as a probation officer, serving Lauderdale and Crockett counties and the city of Milan, TN. where he also served on the Board of the Drug Court. His desire to council and educate was evident in his new job by supporting individuals and guiding them to programs needed for recovery. As an active community member and sports enthusiast in Ripley and Lauderdale County, Jerry coached baseball and peewee football in the early 1970's, coached summer league T-Ball and softball in the 1980's-90's, and was an on-air announcer for Ripley High School football and baseball games for W.T.R.B radio station. He was also an integral part of bringing the youth soccer program to Ripley in the 90's where he served as a coach and referee. Jerry was also actively involved in Dixie Youth Softball, serving as Head Umpire for many years and spending countless hours behind home plate and on the first base sideline. Other community activities included being a member and past President of the Ripley Rotary Club, being a former Mason, and participating in the yearly Relay for Life events. Jerry was an active member of Ripley First United Methodist Church. He served and led many committees throughout the years. He was a member of Methodist Men, the Sunday school teacher for the Men's Comeback Class, and a volunteer for the "Lunch With Us" program. In 2001, Jerry became a member of the West Tennessee Emmaus Community where he served on several walks. Each time he went on a walk, he came back with a renewed spirit, wanting to serve his church and community with a greater passion. He always encouraged others to attend the Emmaus walk, because it was one of the greatest journeys of his life. Jerry is survived by his wife and best friend of 45 years, Louanne (Rains) Little, his daughter, Erin Rinay (Little) Tims, and his son-in-law, Josh Tims both of Gates, TN. He also leaves his beloved dogs, Maggie and Lily, and his grand-dogs, Barley and Flash. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Little, Sr. of Bemis, TN and Johnny Walker of Henning, TN, by his mother-in-law, Virginia (Mrs. JT) Rains of Memphis, and by his constant companions Licorice, Dixie, and Morgan. Jerry leaves three sisters-in-law, Dotty Little of Bemis, TN, Kathy Walker of Henning, TN, and Leigh (Rains) Stone of Bartlett, TN as well as two brothers-in-law, Mike Johnson of Fayetteville, TN and Scott Stone of Bartlett, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the "Lunch With Us", "Martha's Cupboard", or "The Methodist Men" funds of the Ripley First United Methodist Church 145 S. Main St. Ripley,TN 38063 or to The West Tennessee Emmaus Community in Jackson, TN. Previous Events Grave side service MAR 24. 4:00 PM (CT) Mary's Chapel Cemetery 279 Mary's Chapel Rd. Ripley, TN 38063
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July 30, 1959 – March 21, 2018
Fredia Dale Langley, age 58, of Ripley died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Fredia was born July 30, 1959 in Chicago, IL. She is the daughter of the late Fred Lee and the late Blondell Lynn Pritchard. She was a retired employee of S&R Global. She is survived by her husband: James Larry Langley Sr. three sons: Adam Murphy of Brownsville, TN, Von Murphy of Tiptonville, TN and Jessie Langley of Henning, TN. Sister of four sisters: Darlene Hasler of Brownsville, TN, Marilyn Deloach of Ripley, TN, Sylvia Flanery of KY and Cathy Sue Lazonc of CA, and one brother: Melvin Pritchard of Gates, TN. Fredia also leaves two step sons, James Langley Jr. of Lake Charles, LA and John Short of Ripley, TN,two step daughters, Violet Fain of Dyersburg, TN and Felisha Dawn Womack of Topeka, KS. She also leaves 9 grandchildren. The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Saturday, March 24 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Dan Day officiating. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, March 23 from 5 - 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation MAR 23. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAR 24. 12:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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November 28, 1943 – March 21, 2018
Frances Laverne Leake, 74, of Minnick, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Jackson Regional.
She was born on November 28, 1943, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Chess Hood and the late Katie Lancaster Hood. She was a retired supervisor for Keneric Corporation. On October 10, 1959, Frances married George Leake. She was a member of Minnick Bible Church and loved spending time with her grandchildren and family.
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October 22, 1942 – March 21, 2018
Luna B. Cutler, 75, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at her residence.
She was born on October 22, 1942, in Ridgely, TN, to the late Curtis Hollandsworth and the late Rena Paschall Hollandsworth. Luna was a homemaker and a wonderful cook. She was a member of Holy Hills Baptist Church. Luna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and was a loving and caring friend to everyone.
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May 09, 1962 – March 21, 2018
Penny Reams, 55, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional. Born May 9, 1962, she was the daughter Carolyn Manley McClain and the late Joe Alvin Moody.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 24, 2018 at the Glendale Church of Christ in Newbern conducted by Brother Serge Shoemaker. Interment will follow at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern.
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February 04, 1985 – March 20, 2018
Candace Lynee' Wheeler, age 33, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at her home in Cordova,TN. Candance was born February 4, 1985 in Memphis, TN. Candace was employed as a Nurse . She is survived by her mother Lisa (Gilliland) Fehrs and father Billy Craig Wheeler. She leaves one sister, Jordyn Wheeler of Manila,AR and two brothers: B.J. Wheeler of Hanahand, SC and Blake Wheeler of Earleville, MD. She also leaves her grandfather, Harold "Gandy" Gilliland of Halls, TN. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Monday, March 26 at Archer's Chapel Methodist Church, Halls, TN with Rev. Larry Kendrick and Bro.Keith Harwell officiating. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, March 26 from 12:00 Noon until the service time at Archer's Chapel. . Cemetery Details Archers Chapel Cemetery Frog Jump, TN Previous Events Visitation MAR 26. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040 Service MAR 26. 2:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040
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March 27, 1943 – March 20, 2018
Kay Nolen, age 74, of Halls died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Lauderdale Community Hospital of Ripley, TN. Kay was born March 27, 1943 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Lawson Tillman and is survived by her mother, Aline T. Smith of Halls. Kay had a passion for being a florist. She was also an active member of the First Baptist Church of Halls, where she was a Sunday School Teacher and Vacation Bible School Volunteer, for over 25 years. Kay is survived, by her husband of 56 yrs., Ray Nolen. She also leaves a daughter, Allyson Hartman of Mt. Juliet, TN and a son, Brian Nolen of Alamo, TN. She is also survived by a brother, Lowell Tillman of Halls, along with eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother; Harold Lawson Tillman Jr. The funeral service will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, March 23 at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN with Bro. Brian Isbell officiating. Burial will follow in Enon Cemetery near Halls. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 22 from 5-8pm at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Enon Cemetery Edith-Nankipoo Rd. Halls, TN Previous Events Calling Hours MAR 22. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls First Baptist Church Halls, TN 38040 Service MAR 23. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls First Baptist Church Halls, TN 38040
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June 23, 1929 – March 20, 2018
Katie Bell, 88, of Obion, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born June 23, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Carrie Knight Collier.
Funeral services will be 2:00 P.M., Friday, March 23, 2018 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Ron Scott with interment in New Haven Cemetery.
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June 29, 1940 – March 18, 2018
Louis Volton Wright, age 77, of Halls died Sunday, March 18, 2018 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Louis was born June 29, 1940 in Haywood Co., TN. He is the son of the late Charlie and the late Willie May (Adams) Wright. He is survived by four sisters: Margie Williams of Dyersburg, TN, Linda Cherry of Halls, TN, Lisa Cherry of Halls, TN and Marie Cartwright of Halls, TN, and two brothers: Joe Wright and David Wright both of Halls, TN. Preceded in death by 5 sisters, Judy Dunaway, Doris Paris, Annie Pearl McAlister, Mary Coker, and Sue McAlpin . The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, March 21 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Donnie Reed officiating. Burial will be in Holmes Cemetery, Ripley,TN. Calling hours will be Tuesday, March 20 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Holmes Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation MAR 20. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAR 21. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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September 12, 1938 – March 18, 2018
James David Reynolds, 79, of Ridgely, TN, passed away on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
He was born on September 12, 1938, in Lake County, TN to the late James Thomas Reynolds and the late Mable Lorene Cantrell Reynolds. James was a retired bus driver for the Chicago Transit Authority. He also served his country as a Veteran in the U.S. Navy.
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April 13, 1940 – March 17, 2018
Catherine "Cathie" LeDuke Locher, 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
She was born on April 13, 1940 in Martin, TN, to the late James Neville LeDuke and the late Catherine Patty LeDuke. Cathie was a retired Human Resource Manager for Royal Plastics. She was also a Presbyterian.
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April 14, 1943 – March 14, 2018
John W. Richards, Jr., 74, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born on April 14, 1943, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late John W. Richards, Sr. and the late Eddie Cecil Garrison Richards. John was retired from the maintenance department for Oldberg Manufacturing, was formerly an owner-operator truck driver and was also a former employee of World Color Press. He was a member and deacon at Evansville Baptist Church and served his country in the Army National Guard. John was a member of the Ham Radio Operators Association.
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June 28, 1936 – March 13, 2018
Peggy Sue Rodgers, age 81, of Halls died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Methodist North Hospital Peggy was born June 28, 1936 in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of the late J.T. and the late Ruby (Darty) Jacobs. She married the late Doris "Butch" Rodgers. Peggy was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. She is survived by three daughters: Theresa Burks of Bartlett, TN, Brenda Burnham of Ripley, TN and Cindy Jordan of Bartlett, TN, and two sons: Jimmy Harber of Halls, TN and Steve Harber of Ripley, TN. Sister of one sister: Doris Veazy of Millington, TN and one brother: Gordan Jacobs of Dyersburg, TN. She also leaves 9 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Peggy was preceded in death by her brother James Jacobs. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 16 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 15 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation MAR 15. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAR 16. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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February 27, 1948 – March 13, 2018
Mary Ellen Stevens, 70, of Bonicord, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
She was born on February 27, 1948, in Tennemo, TN to the late Edward Lindsey Deaton and the late Mary Elizabeth Stokes Deaton. Mary was retired from the packing department at Tupperware and was a member of Phillips Street Church of God. She loved her family and church family, loved to write poems, cooking and gardening.
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October 18, 1942 – March 12, 2018
Sue Carolyn Poole, 75, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was born on October 18, 1942, to the late B.F. Clanton and the late Betty Reed Clanton. Sue was a homemaker and was also a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
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September 03, 1944 – March 11, 2018
Ronald Blankenship was born on September 3, 1944 in Panther, West Virginia to two loving parents, Zelphia and Boone Blankenship.
He worked as a coal miner for a few years. He started a company with his brother Kelly in a garage. They moved it to a bigger building, finally ending up in Ridgely, Tennessee in a 60,000 foot building with 5 trucks on the road. Ron remained a hard worker up unto the day of his stroke on January 30th. He was always the first with a joke and loved making people laugh and never met a stranger.
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May 13, 1931 – March 09, 2018
Loyd Leon Long, 86, of Wynnburg, TN, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2018 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
He was born on May 13, 1931, in Ridgely, TN, to the late Alvin Corbet Long and the late Floella Fosset Long. Loyd was a retired traffic agent for Georgia Gulf Corporation and also worked for Reelfoot Packing Company for 12 years. He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and served as a deacon, trustee and the church treasurer. Loyd was a U.S. Navy Veteran serving his country during the Korean War.
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April 20, 1937 – March 08, 2018
In Memory and Honor of Martha Dolores McDivitt “I will carry you with me until I see you again” On Thursday, March 8, the McDivitt family bid farewell to its steadfast matriarch, Martha Dolores Dodo McDivitt, better known to us as Granny. Born on April 20, 1937 in the small town of Garland, TN, Granny was the youngest daughter of Walter Marshall and Laura Mae Dunn. The backbone of our family, Granny was our ever-glowing impenetrable beacon of light. Her presence and gentle hand in each of our lives will never be forgotten, as she makes her journey to the sky, ready to once again fish the White River waters of Heaven with our beloved Jimmy Pop McDivitt and Mitchell Keith. The sheer heart and spirit of Granny was immeasurable by all counts. She never met a stranger in her life and always found the good in every person or situation. Her smiles were broad and her laughs were infectious; with just one hug she could make anyone feel like they were right at home. Now, in her absence, we hold onto those memories of her with clenched fists. There will never be another like her. She made each member of our family feel special in their own unique way. It is impossible to reminisce about Granny and not think of Pop Granny and Pop were married in 1955, but the couple had already, at that point, spent most of their lives together, with Pop growing up just miles away in the rural town of Pilljerk. For many years, the McDivitt and Dunn children walked with one another to the schoolhouse. They were all great friends, and from that friendship forged an even stronger family. By all definitions, Pop was the love of Grannys life and her greatest adventure. In the years following his passing in 2016, Granny found both strength and solace in moments spent with her remaining family. She missed Pop with all her heart, but now she wont have to miss him anymore. Throughout nearly 61 years of marriage, the couple raised 4 children, Vicky Lynn, Richard Darrell, Mitchell Keith and John Thomas. They prided themselves on being good parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. In truth, it is hard for me to believe there could ever be a better grandmother. She blanketed her family in love and kindness; her compassion and warmth knew no end. The most accomplished cook and baker in the McDivitts Dyersburg clan, Grannys mind was like an endless rolodex; a wealth of knowledge cataloging decades of family recipes that would eventually be handed down to her daughter, daughters-in law and granddaughters. She knew all our favorite treats and meals and loved spending time learning new recipes. There was nothing in the world quite as satisfying as walking into Grannys kitchen on Christmas morning to the smell of sausage, eggs, hash browns and chocolate meringue pie. Standing there in her apron, she would be ready to greet you, one arm opened wide for a hug, the other waving a dish towel or a spatula. Until her retirement in the mid-late 1990s, Granny had been a textile worker by day and a homemaker by night, spending nearly a quarter century under the employ of Dyersburg Fabrics, home to her self-proclaimed second family. Coming home after a long day at work, it was nothing out of the ordinary for Granny to spend the remainder of her evening making dresses, skirts and shirt tops to surprise her grandchildren with. For as many Sunday mornings as we can remember, Granny and Pop attended fellowship at First Baptist Church in downtown Dyersburg. Granny was always highly involved with her church family and dedicated many years toward helping in the nursery and singing in the choir. A twice over survivor of cancer, Granny was more than sweet face or kind word, she was also a warrior; a true testament to a woman who had seen the edge of life and fought against the odds to remain with her family for just a while longer. For the McDivitt family, 126 Tucker St. will forever be synonymous with Granny and Pop. We will never forget the years spent there on the front porch playing cars, the Easter egg hunts in the backyard, or watching Pop chase off squirrels in the yard, while Granny picked pecans. Their home will always be a special place for us; in our minds and in our hearts, we will always find them there. On Friday, March 16, from 5-7, family and friends are asked to gather in celebration of the life of Granny. The memorial will be held at Curry Funeral Home, located at 1984 St. John Ave. Granny was the proud mother of Vicky McDivitt, Richard McDivitt, John McDivitt (Lynn) and the late Mitchell Keith McDivitt (Donna). She leaves behind 6 grandchildren: Jessi Agee (Jared), Justin Townsend (Natalie), Brian Keller McDivitt, Addie Bleed (Tim), Anneladyem McDivitt and Rachel Townsend (Josh). Granny was the proud great-grandmother of Parker Townsend, Nikki Curtis, Emma Kate Bleed, George Bleed, River Townsend and Jim Avett Agee, who is now still just a bun in the oven. She leaves behind one brother, Gene Franklin Dunn, and is preceded in death by brothers Marshall Dunn, Thomas (Ted) Earl Dunn, and Warner Hugh Dunn. Granny was preceded in death by 3 sisters: Minnie Bradshaw, Gladlys (T-Bird) Mae Fleming and Willi Northcutt. Granny leaves behind a large extended family of in-laws, as well as lifelong friends, all of whom she loved dearly. The family request memorials be directed to First Baptist Church, 220 Masonic Street, Dyersburg, TN. 38024. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.”- (I Corinthians 13, John 3.16) We are privileged and honored to serve the McDivitt family. You may share your condolences and memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, March 16th, 2018 05:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 14, 1961 – March 07, 2018
Mark Anthony Brown, age 57, of Halls died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home of Dyersburg, TN. Mark was born January 14, 1961 in Greenville, TN. He is the son of Jamie Lewis and the late Jo Ann (Norman) Brown. He was the owner of Busy B Laundry. He is survived by his wife: Sherry (Vaden) Brown , one daughter: Kayla Brown of Halls, TN and one son: Justin (Sara) Brown of Halls, TN. Brother of one brother: Kurt (Gina) Brown of Millington, TN; He also leaves one grand son, Jesep Brown. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, March 10 at Halls First United Methodist Church, Halls, TN with Rev. Barbara Blackmon-Fortune and Bro.Tom Perkins officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, March 9 from 5-8 pm at Halls First United Methodist Church, , Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation MAR 9. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls First United Methodist Church 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN 38040 Service MAR 10. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls First United Methodist Church 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN 38040
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September 09, 1929 – March 07, 2018
Rachel Stallings, 88, of Drummonds, TN died Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at her residence. Born September 9, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Edward Luther and Annie Beatrice Williamson Richardson. She was a member of The Church of God of Prophecy.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Dr. Paul Williamson with interment to follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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January 13, 1931 – March 06, 2018
Opal Inez Thompson Taylor, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018, at the age of 87, at Milan General Hospital. She was born in Middleton, Tennessee, on January 13, 1931. Mrs. Taylor was a compassionate caregiver, a retired employee of Heco Manufacturing, and a member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church. Survivors include her son James Taylor and his wife Christie of Dyersburg; two grandsons, Justin Taylor (Catherine) and John Taylor (Amanda) of Dyersburg; four great- grandchildren, Jenna Taylor, Jake Taylor, Jase Taylor, and Matthew Taylor; and two sisters, Molly Henson and Mamie Conrad, both of Ripley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie Andrew Taylor; a son, JC "Tiny" Taylor; her parents, JT and Mattie Thompson; three brothers, Jimmy Thompson, Floyd Thompson, and Eldon Thompson; as well as a sister, Betty Hooten. The family will receive visitors from 5pm-8pm on Thursday, March 8, at Halls Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Taylor will be held at 11am on Friday, March 9, in the chapel of Halls Funerals Home. Bro. Scott Sewell will be officiating with Justin Taylor, John Taylor, Tony Hughes, Richard Hughes, Brian Hatch, and Hunter Hatch serving as pallbearers. Cemetery Details Mt. Vernon Cemetery Dyersburg, TN Previous Events Calling Hours MAR 8. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAR 9. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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Shirley Faye Gibson, 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Dyersburg Healthcare.
She was born on September 20, 1940, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Bill Parmenter and the late Lucille Dyer Parmenter. Shirley was a retired sales clerk at Acred Shoe Store, where she worked for 21 years and was a former employee of Shainbergs Clothing Store. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church for 47 years and was also a member of the Home Demonstration Club.
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