Billy Franklin Deason
November 19, 1939 – February 22, 2017
Billy Franklin Deason, 77, of Newbern, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence.
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November 19, 1939 – February 22, 2017
Billy Franklin Deason, 77, of Newbern, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at his residence.
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Read full obituary →April 12, 1949 – February 22, 2017
Charles William Fowler, 67, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →March 05, 1949 – February 21, 2017
Patsy Elaine Ray, 67, of Cordova, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →September 28, 1977 – February 20, 2017
Tina Marie Burr, age 39, of Halls died Monday, February 20, 2017 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Tina was born September 28, 1977 in Jackson, TN. Tina was a wife and homemaker. She is survived by her husband, of 19 years, David Burr. Tina also leaves four daughters: Anna Curtis of Bells, TN; Kayla Burr, Macey Burr and Baylee Jo Burr all of Halls, TN. She is also survived by her parents: Melvin and Connie Bell (Gillon) Lawson; brother, Michael Lawson and wife Michelle all of Halls, TN. Tina also leaves behind a granddaughter, Olivia Zamaguey. The funeral will be held 2pm. on Thursday, February 23 at South Fork Baptist Church, Chesnut Bluff Rd., Halls, TN with Bro. John Fowler officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, February 22 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details South Fork Cemetery Previous Events Visitation FEB 22. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service FEB 23. 2:00 PM (CT) South Fork Baptist Church TN 38034
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →December 09, 1957 – February 20, 2017
Terry Lee Lanier, 59, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at his residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →February 11, 1928 – February 20, 2017
Edith Darlene Myers, 89, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 20, 2017 at The Bridge at Ridgely. Born February 11, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Grady and Lola Scott Buchanan. She was the first dietician at Dyersburg State Community College, former dietician at Parkview Hospital, retired dietician from Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Lake Road Baptist Church.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →July 04, 1949 – February 19, 2017
Louis Stephen Rose Sr., age 67, of Ripley died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Louis was born July 4, 1949 in Halls, TN. He is the son of the late James M. and the late Gladys I. (Despain) Rose. Louis married the late Cathy Arlene La Rue. He was a Factory Employee. Louis is survived by one son: Louis S. Rose Jr. of Ripley, TN; Brother of three sisters: Bobbie Wiley of Gates, TN, Charlotte Allen of Dyersburg, TN and Dorothy Curran of Halls, TN, brother: Farron Rose of Ripley, TN; He is also survived by one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by his Wife, Cathy Arlene Rose, Son, James E. Rose, brother, James Rose Jr., Sister, Margaret Rose. Service date and time will be announced by the family at a later date.
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Read full obituary →November 17, 1923 – February 17, 2017
Elizabeth “Bibus” Brigham, age 93, of the Villages, FL, formerly of Dyersburg, TN, died Friday, February 17, 2017 at The Villages Hospice House. Born November 17, 1923 to the late Urban Coy and Myrtle Evans Bell, in Greenville, Mississippi. She met James “Jimmie” Brigham also of Dyersburg, TN and they were married March 7, 1942.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →February 16, 2017
Andraya Cymone McPhearson, infant daughter of Destoni Spears and Tavis McPhearson was born into the arms of angels on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →May 24, 1945 – February 15, 2017
Word has been received that Patricia "Patty" K. Rickman of Union City, Tennessee has gone to be with our Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2017.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →April 23, 1947 – February 11, 2017
Jerry Lee "Pug" Webb, 69, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 11, 1944 – February 11, 2017
Kathryn "Cat" Work, 72, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →May 12, 1954 – February 10, 2017
Steve Martin, age 62, of Halls died Friday, February 10, 2017 at Lauderdale Community Hospital of Ripley, TN. Steve was born May 12, 1954 in Ripley, TN. He was a carpenter. Steve was a lifelong member and former deacon of the First Christian Church of Halls. Steve is survived by his mother Ruth (Clark) Martin of Halls, a sister, Sharlene Martin Moore and husband Michael of Memphis, TN. He is also survived by a brother, Dr. Tom Martin and wife Carol of Cadiz, KY. Steve also leaves 3 nieces; Clare Martin Alexander, Margaret Martin Mosser and Meredith Moore. Steve also leaves a very close friend Becky Butler. He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas O'Neil Martin. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2pm. February 12, 2017 at Halls Funeral Home. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday, February 11 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 FEB 11. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service FEB 12. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →December 14, 1936 – February 10, 2017
Patricia Anne Blalock, 80, of Friendship, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2017 at her residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →June 20, 1924 – February 08, 2017
Ralph Edward Brown, 92, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at his residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →October 20, 1953 – February 08, 2017
Alicia Yarbro Cutler, 63, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 8, 2017, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Memorial services will be at11:00 a.m.,Saturday, February 11, 2017in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Jim Tom Pilcher and Reverend Ed White.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →July 17, 1978 – February 07, 2017
Starr Allison Moore, age 38, of Ripley died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Methodist University Hospital of Memphis, TN. Starr was born July 17, 1978 in Dyersburg, TN. Starr was a Homemaker. She is survived by her father James "Ronnie" Moore and mother Sandra Leona Neal. Sister of two sisters: Susan Moore of Jackson, TN and Sandy Moore of Mason, TN, and five brothers: Wesley Moore of Halls, TN, Jesse Moore of Ripley, TN, Desi Moore of Brownsville, TN, Jay Moore of Ripley, TN and Clint Moore of Ripley, TN. Starr also survived by her fianc, Michael Herring. She aleaves several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, February 10 at Woodville Cemetery, Ripley, TN with Bro. Tim Smartt officiating. Calling hours will be Friday, February 10th. from 10am until 12:15pm. Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Woodville Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation FEB 10. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service FEB 10. 1:00 PM (CT) Woodville Cemetery Ripley, TN
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →December 24, 1937 – February 07, 2017
Dalmus Owens, 79, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →February 07, 2017
Lawrence Dean Taylor, 72, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at his residence. He was the son of the late Oliver L. and Mary E. Allen Taylor. Mr. Taylor was an Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Andrea Sue Bennett Taylor of Dyersburg; one daughter, Kathy Haggerty of Ewing, MO; one son, Robert Taylor of Missouri; three sisters, Amy Cordonier of Kansas City, MO, Doris Lindey of Petersburg, IL and Teri Angel of Florida; and four grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandchild. A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home, 1984 St. John Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →March 14, 1930 – February 05, 2017
Juanita Laverne Lovell, 86, of Tiptonville, passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2017 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →January 23, 1977 – February 05, 2017
Laura Duncan Bivens, 40, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 5, 2017 at her residence. Born January 23, 1977, she was the daughter of Vicky Haynes (Jimmy) of Halls and Allen Wayne Duncan (Carolyn) of Ripley. She was a Registered Radiologic Technologist at Lauderdale Community Hospital and a member of Finley Baptist Church.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →February 21, 1938 – February 04, 2017
Martha Buchanan Eskridge, 78, of Atoka, died Saturday, February 4, 2017 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Born February 23, 1938, she was the daughter of Grady and Lola Scott Buchanan.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →June 25, 1951 – February 03, 2017
Allen Hester, President & CEO of the Dyersburg/Dyer County Chamber of Commerce, died Friday, February 3 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his wife, Holly Finley Hester, son Andrew Hester (Karen) of Jackson TN, daughter Sara Hester of Murray KY, stepdaughters Finley Leslie (Brandon) and Claire White of Dyersburg TN, mother June Strickland Hester, brother Howard Hester, and Sister Paula Jacquez, all of Memphis. He was preceded in death by his father William A. Hester, Sr., and a brother, John Hester. Mr. Hester is survived by two grandchildren, Evelyn and Sloan Allen Hester.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →July 08, 1939 – February 03, 2017
Bernard John "Bernie" Anderson, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →March 02, 1940 – February 02, 2017
Jerry Spencer Davis, age 76, of Gates died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare- Regional Hospital of Dyersburg. Jerry was born March 2, 1940 in Tiptonville, TN. He is the son of the late Spencer and the late Effie (Olds) Davis. He was employed by Tupperware Manufacturing in Maintenance. He is survived by his wife: Laura Jean (Root) Davis ,one daughter: Pam Harrison of Henning, TN, two sons: James Davis of Gates, TN and Timothy Davis of Munford, TN,; Brother of three sisters: Shelby Jean Day of Hickory Flat, MS, Joyce Etheridge of Ft. Wayne, IN and Geneva Riggs of Gates, TN, and one brother: Gary Lee Davis of Halls, TN. Jerry also leaves 3 granddaughters. Graveside services will be held at 1pm on Saturday, February 4,2017 at Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Halls, TN. Visitation will be at Halls Funeral Home from 11am until 1pm. . . Previous Events Visitation FEB 4. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 08, 1931 – February 02, 2017
William “Bill” Finley, 86, of the Fowlkes community, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at his residence. Born November 8, 1931, he was the son of the late Vernon King and Ida Louise Finley. He was a retired business owner. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War andhe was a Baptist.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →May 05, 1944 – February 02, 2017
Bettie Sue Faulkner Leonard, 72, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, February 2, 2017 at her residence. Born May 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late L.D. Sr. and Helen Marie Prater Faulkner. She was retired County Service Manager with Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council and a member of Burrus Chapel Church of Christ.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →September 23, 1925 – February 01, 2017
Earl Gatlin, 91, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 01, 1944 – February 01, 2017
Sidney Jerry Estes, 72, of Dyersburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Regional One in Memphis.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →July 13, 1956 – February 01, 2017
Larry A. Fowler, 60, of Finley, TN died Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional. Born July 13, 1956 he was the son of Roy Aldon and Thelma Gerene Overton Fowler.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →October 16, 1934 – January 30, 2017
Charlie Clifford Pate, 82, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at his residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →August 12, 1935 – January 29, 2017
Rita Bernard, 81, of Caruthersville, MO, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at her residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →May 24, 1935 – January 28, 2017
Hester Fay McKee, 81, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →January 29, 1954 – January 26, 2017
Leamon "Bimbo" Pennington, Jr., age 62, of Ripley died Thursday, January 26, 2017 at Lauderdale Community Hospital of Ripley, TN. Bimbo was born January 29, 1954 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of Leamon Atwood Sr. and Mary (Spray) Pennington of Ripley. He is survived by his wife: Betty (Smith) Pennington , one daughter: Kim " Pete " Pennington of Atlanta, GA and two sons: Leamon "Bubba" Pennington III of Gates, TN and Joey Spencer of House Springs, MO. Brother of three sisters: Denise (Terry) Caviness of Ripley, TN, Susan (Clay) Pittman of Ripley, TN and Sandra Holland of Ripley, TN, and one brother: Steve (Vickie) Pennington of Ripley, TN. Bimbo also leaves 8 grandchildren. He loved his family the Lord Jesus Christ. The funeral will be held 3:00 pm on Sunday, January 29 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Charles McKendree officiating. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls. Calling hours will be Sunday, January 29 from 2pm-3:00pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Previous Events Visitation JAN 29. 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 29. 3:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →January 20, 1926 – January 25, 2017
Jewline "Dood" McPherson, 91, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →March 12, 1926 – January 24, 2017
Mrs. Jewell Inez Harbor Green, 90 of Ridgely, Tn. passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2017, at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional Hospital.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →October 10, 1940 – January 23, 2017
Barbara Medley, 76, of Tiptonville, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at her residence. Born October 10, 1940 to the late Louise and Walter Pruett, she was a retired and a member of Samburg Church of God.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 17, 1935 – January 23, 2017
Charles R. Holland, 81, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 23, 2017 at his daughters residence. Born November 17, 1935, he was the son of the late Bob and Nettie Holland. He was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →September 27, 1950 – January 22, 2017
Joseph Thomas "Doc" Gaba, Jr., age 66, of Newbern died Sunday, January 22, 2017 at home in Newbern. Joseph was born September 27, 1950 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Joseph Thomas and the late Willie Sue (Burns) Gaba Sr. Joseph married Sandra Lynn Hale. He served in the Military as a Naval Corpsman for the U.S. Marine Corps. Joseph is survived by his wife: Sandra Lynn (Hale) Gaba, one daughter: Lindsey Gaba of Joliet, IL and a step daughter, Candice Kent of Newbern, TN. Three sons: Ethan Gaba of Gates, TN, Jason Gaba of Denver, CO. and James (Kelly) Peters of Newbern, TN, Brother of one brother: Barry (Tammy) Gaba of Bogota, TN; Joseph also is survived by seven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother, Michael Gaba, brother, Roland Gaba. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, January 27 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Previous Events Service JAN 27. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →September 03, 1947 – January 21, 2017
Bob W. Odom, 69, of Lenox, TN died Saturday, January 21, 2017 at his residence. Born September 3, 1947 he was the son of the late Everett and Mary Lou Odom. He was a farmer, a teacher of agriculture to veterans, an engineer, an avid fisherman and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 15, 1933 – January 19, 2017
Wilsie Mae Carson, 83, of Newbern, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at her residence.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →January 18, 2017
Kenneth Jones, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 18, 2018 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Jones are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 12, 1930 – January 17, 2017
William Eugene "Gene" Phillips, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →September 20, 1943 – January 16, 2017
Mary Margaret Allison, 73, of Hornbeak, died Monday, January 16, 2017 at Reelfoot Manor and Rehabilitation in Tiptonville. Born September 29, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Vance Lee and Marion Rose Douthit Butler. She was a retired from a garment factory and a former member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →January 02, 1955 – January 15, 2017
Vicki Lee Martinec, age 62, of Bells died Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Vicki was born January 2, 1955 in Alamo, TN. She is the daughter of the late Vernice and the late Kathleen (Littles) Privett. Vicki was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter: Jada Young of Alamo, TN and two sons: Ricky Davis of Halls, TN and Ryan Martinec of Knoxville, TN, Sister of two sisters: Dianne Brown and Lisa Privett both of Halls, TN. She also leaves 4 grandchildren. Vicki was a member of Wortham Chapel Baptist Church. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Thursday, January 19 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ron Tharpe officiating. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Wednesday, January 18 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. . Cemetery Details Archers Chapel Cemetery Frog Jump, TN Previous Events Visitation JAN 18. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JAN 19. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 03, 1953 – January 13, 2017
Peacefully after a long battle with health complications at Jackson Madison County General Hospital, Bobby Steve Jones, 63, a husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and brother-in-law, will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →December 14, 1933 – January 12, 2017
Paul K. Burks, age 83, of Halls died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at his home in Halls. Paul was born December 14, 1933 in Lauderdale Co. TN. He is the son of the late O.B. and the late Mary Faye (Plunk) Burks. Paul was the owner and operator of Burks Trucking in Halls,TN. He is survived by two sons, Alan K. Burks of Halls, TN and Todd Burks of Ripley, TN. Paul also leaves four grandchildren. Paul was preceded in death by his wife Betty Burks and a grandson Cody Burks. There will be a private memorial service held at a later date.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →November 14, 1924 – January 12, 2017
Martha Donner Borthwick, 92, of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, January 12, 2017 at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home.
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