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Reverend William Norman

April 13, 1945 – September 22, 2025

Reverend William Norman, 80, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 22, 2025, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. Born April 13, 1945, he was preceded in death by his parents, Guy Norman and Deley Turnbo Norman Needham. He was the Pastor at Middle City Church of Jesus Christ for 43 years. Saved when he was 10 years old, he was faithful and loyal and was a student of the Word. He was a member of Newbern Church of Jesus Christ. Brother Norman enjoyed yard work for himself and others.

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Phyllis Ann Boone

April 10, 1961 – September 21, 2025

Phyllis Wilcox Boone, 64, of Friendship, TN was called home by the Lord on September 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving husband and family. Phyllis was born on April 10th, 1961, to the late Virgil and Mary Helen (Baker) Wilcox in Crockett County, Tennessee.

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Lloyd Wayne Olds

December 24, 1947 – September 20, 2025

Lloyd Wayne Olds, 77, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Dennis Wayne Lee

December 04, 1961 – September 20, 2025

Mr. Dennis Wayne Lee, of Ridgely, TN, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2025. He was born in Lake County on December 4, 1961 to the late Leon and Judy Lee. Dennis worked for over 12 years for Goodyear Tire Manufacturing in Union City and later in maintenance with the Northwest Correctional Facility in Tiptonville. He is remembered for his love of tinkering on various projects and his ability to fix most anything. In his free time, he enjoyed walking and other outdoor activities, especially fishing. His favorite thing was to spend time with his family and friends.

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Alvin Alley

December 16, 1939 – September 19, 2025

"Alvin" Noah Alley, a beloved father, grandfather, and friend, peacefully passed away on September 19, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 85. He was born on December 16, 1939, in Lauderdale County, TN, to the late Roscoe Butler Alley, Jr. and Gladys Mayola (Johns) Alley. His life spanned over eight decades filled with love, laughter, and cherished memories that will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

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Jacqueline Sue Miller

June 02, 1942 – September 17, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Miller, a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and friend, who passed away on September 17, 2025, at the age of 82. Born on June 2, 1943, in Gates, Tennessee, Jackie lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family.

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Sandra Kaye Jones

September 23, 1945 – September 15, 2025

Sandra Kaye Jones, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 15, 2025, at her son’s home. Born September 23, 1945, she was preceded in death by her parents Osbun and Erma Lee Morgan Hendrix. She retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company and later became a CNA and served as a caregiver. Sandra was a member of Parrish Chapel Baptist Church.

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Shirley Ann Babbitt

November 11, 1939 – September 14, 2025

Shirley Ann Babbitt, 85, of Dyersburg, passed away Sunday, September 14, 2025 at her home.

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John Nelson Burroughs

February 28, 1938 – September 13, 2025

John Nelson Burroughs, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2025, in Memphis, Tennessee, at the age of 87. He was born on February 28, 1938, in Barr, Tennessee, to the late Claude H. and Elvie (Freeman) Burroughs.

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Wallace Matthew Cook

November 11, 1969 – September 13, 2025

Mr. Wallace Matthew Cook, of Hornbeak, TN, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2025 at his home.

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Betty Sue Eddings

January 05, 1939 – September 12, 2025

Betty Sue Eddings, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on January 5, 1939, in Obion, TN, to the late Andrew and Ida (Walker) Brown. Betty lived a life filled with love, laughter, and unwavering devotion to her family and faith.

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Laddie Lee Owens

October 25, 1938 – September 09, 2025

Mr. Laddie Lee Owens, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living. He was born October 25, 1938 in Wardell, Missouri to the late John R. and Carmen Owens. Laddie was a graduate of the University of Tennessee-Martin and Freed Hardeman University and proudly served in the United Staes Navy, later retiring after a long career as an adjustor for State Farm Insurance. He was a man of many interests but they all revolved around time with other people. He was a member of several breakfast or coffee groups at local diners and cafes. He worked in the community through the Newbern Lions Club. He enjoyed travelling, cars and boats, fishing, bowling, baseball and softball leagues, card games and was an avid University of Tennessee and St. Louis Cardinals fan. He is remembered by family and friends for his outgoing and charming personality, always ready to tell jokes and share riddles. In the fall, he loved to gather pecans, process them and then share them with anyone he knew. It was his way of "paying it forward." Laddie was a long-time member and deacon at West Dyersburg Church of Christ where he is remembered by many as "The Candy Man". He also has served as s Church of Christ minister and song leader over the years.

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Peggy Ruth Presson

December 04, 1938 – September 08, 2025

Mrs. Peggy Ruth Presson, of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025 at Okeena Health & Rehabilitation. She was born December 4, 1938 to the late Ruel Lee Fulcher and Virginia Baker Fulcher. She was a devoted homemaker and caretaker for members of her family. They fondly remember her baking and candy-making and her fudge was loved by everyone. She enjoyed any time spent with her family, especially dancing and camping in her younger years.

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Justice Allen Baker

March 12, 2003 – September 06, 2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Justice Allen Baker, who left this world far too soon on September 6, 2025, at the age of 22. Born on March 12, 2003, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Justice was a radiant spirit whose kindness and warmth touched the lives of everyone he met. He is deeply mourned by his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

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Robert "Steve" Fowlkes

October 12, 1959 – September 05, 2025

Mr. Robert Stephen "Steve" Fowlkes, of Newbern, passed away September 5, 2025 at his home. Steve was born October 12,1959 in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Robert Arch Fowlkes and Mildred Swims Fowlkes. He was a production employee of Colonial Rubberworks in Dyersburg and was a life-long Tennessee Volunteer fan. He enjoyed horses and all types of show cars in his younger years.

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Gerald Don Swims

September 16, 1938 – September 02, 2025

Gerald Don Swims, 86, of Milan, TN, formerly of Jackson, TN, passed away on September 2, 2025, at The Arbors at Dogwood Pointe.

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William Lawrence "Sonny" Brice, Jr.

September 03, 1947 – September 02, 2025

William “Sonny” Lawrence Brice, Jr., 77, of Friendship, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation. Born September 3, 1947, he was the son of the late William Lawrence, Sr. and Celia Edna Holland Brice. He retired from ABB in Alamo. Mr. Brice proudly served his country in the United States Army.

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Travis Wayne Peevyhouse

August 09, 1971 – September 02, 2025

Travis Wayne Peevyhouse, 54, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at his residence. Born August 9, 1971, he is the son of Sherry Long and the late Bobby Glen Peevyhouse. He was a forklift operator at Maclellan in Newbern. Travis was a 1989 graduate of Dyersburg High School.

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Joseph Ronald Faries

August 16, 1951 – September 01, 2025

Joseph Ronald Faries, 74, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025 at his home.

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Sue Boswell

October 26, 1933 – September 01, 2025

Wilma “Sue” Boswell, 91, of Bogota, TN, died Monday, September 1, 2025, at her daughter’s home in Naperville, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Bogota on October 26, 1933, to the late Charlie and Gertie (Cook) Strachn. She retired as a dispatcher for Cotter & Company. Sue was a member of Miston Baptist Church. She devoted her life to her family as a loving daughter, sister, wife, aunt, Mom, Gram, GG and friend. She was also the biggest fan of Elvis.

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Linda Sills

August 15, 1955 – August 31, 2025

Linda Sills, 70, of Scottsbluff, Nebraska, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on August 31, 2025, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She was born August 15, 1955, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the late James Sills and the late Lora Ruth Warren Sills. Over the years, she worked with Mar-Lek and Roland in Ridgely, Tennessee, as well as Tupperware. She also shared her skills with the community as a seamstress, sewing for the public for many years. Later, she ...

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James Henry "Jack" Robbins

June 04, 1930 – August 28, 2025

James H. “Jack” Robbins, 95, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 28, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born June 4, 1930, he was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Wellington and Eva Ure Faust Robbins. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jack was a Shriner in Memphis.

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Gladys Marie Ayers

July 28, 1947 – August 26, 2025

Gladys Marie Ayers, a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world peacefully on August 26, 2025, at her home in Ripley, Tennessee. Born on July 28, 1947, in Ripley, she spent her life nurturing her family and community with love, kindness, and dedication.

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Carl Franklin House, Jr.

May 16, 1946 – August 26, 2025

Mr. Carl Franklin House, Jr. of Dyersburg, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at his home. He was born May 16, 1946 to the late Carl F. House, Sr and Anita Phelan House, of Trenton, TN. Carl was a graduate of The University of Tennessee where he studied Engineering and then received a master's degree from Memphis State University. His career as a Civil Engineer began with Memphis Light, Gas & Water, then the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers and finally with Forcum-Lannom Contractors in Dyersburg. Carl was a long-time member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, where he served as a Trustee, Deacon-Emeritus, and Chairman of the Personnel Committee. He is remembered for his outgoing nature, never meeting a stranger and his love for any activity outdoors, especially duck hunting and neighborhood rides with his dogs.

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James Knox Cutler

March 15, 1939 – August 26, 2025

James Knox Cutler, age 86, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.

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Steven Wade Nichols

January 13, 1971 – August 24, 2025

Steven Wade Nichols, 54, of Paris, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at his residence.

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Dean Alexander Green

August 21, 2025 – August 21, 2025

Dean Alexander Green came into the world with his mommy's love and left this world peacefully on August 21, 2025, in Memphis, TN, with the love of everyone else.

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Loretta M. Thurmond

April 15, 1939 – August 20, 2025

Loretta M. Thurmond, a beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2025, in Halls, TN. She was 86 years old. Born on April 15, 1939, in Double Bridges, TN, Loretta was the daughter of the late Jim and Hattie Bell Meeks. She lived a full and vibrant life dedicated to her family and community.

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John David Thompson

May 19, 1935 – August 20, 2025

John David Thompson, age 90, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Betty Lombas

April 12, 1944 – August 19, 2025

Betty Fincher Lombas, age 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her home on August 19, 2025.

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Jerry Allen Lewis

October 12, 1940 – August 18, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jerry Allen Lewis, who left this world on August 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on October 12, 1940, in Forked Deer, Tennessee.

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Terry Lee Vaughn

July 23, 1960 – August 18, 2025

Terry Lee Vaughn, age 65, of Martin, Tennessee, passed away on August 18, 2025. He was born on July 23, 1960, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, to the late James Gordon Vaughn and Mary Floyd Vaughn.

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Paul Wilson Essary

November 11, 1940 – August 17, 2025

Paul Wilson Essary, age 84, of Finley, TN, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, August 17, 2025, at his residence.

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Zac Williams

September 30, 1977 – August 17, 2025

“Zac” Zaccariah Waltie Williams, 47, of Sparks, NV, died Sunday, August 17, 2025, on Pickwick Lake. Born to inspire on September 30, 1977, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of Terry Lee Marks and the late DeVona Williams.

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Sherrion Kaye Cox

January 13, 1954 – August 16, 2025

Sherrion Kaye Cox, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on August 16, 2025, in Caruthersville, Missouri, at the age of 71. Born on January 13, 1954, in Lauderdale County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward and Catherine Mable (Conrad) Potter.

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Barbara Ann Sinclair

February 22, 1966 – August 16, 2025

Barbara Ann Sinclair, age 59, of Finley, TN, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her residence.

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Sheilah Kaye Cobb

September 20, 1948 – August 15, 2025

Sheilah Cobb, 76, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 15, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born September 20, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Shelley Elvis and Ola Mae Burkhead Barham. She was a self-employed cosmetologist.

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Barbara Recker Johnson

December 31, 1938 – August 15, 2025

Barbara Recker Johnson, age 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Mobile, Alabama on Friday, August 15, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Vincent Henry and Clover Branham Recker of Portageville, Missouri, where she was born and raised. Barbara or Bobby, as she was affectionately called by family and friends, graduated from Portageville High School in 1956. Her professional career began at Delta Airlines in Memphis, Tennessee, where she worked from 1957 to 1960. On December 29, 1958, she married James Richard Johnson of Caruthersville, Missouri. Together, they celebrated 57 years of marriage prior to his passing in 2016.

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David Mark Burns

March 12, 1957 – August 14, 2025

David Mark Burns, 68, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at his residence.

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Christine Tyler Stanley

July 30, 1925 – August 12, 2025

Christine Stanley "Nee Tyler", age 100, of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully after a long fight with cancer on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at her residence.

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Zachery Wayne Basham

September 29, 1991 – August 12, 2025

Mr. Zachery Wayne Basham, of Hopkinsville, Ky, formerly of Tiptonville, TN passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2025 in Obion County, TN. Zach was born September 29, 1991 to Beverly and Gary Basham. He worked as a fabricator for the TGASK Co. He loved engineering, machinery and welding as well. He is remembered as a "Jack of All Trades", able to work on most anything that needed repair. He spent his free time listening to music and was a fan of golf, baseball and football, especially the Indianapolis Colts. He was a devoted father to his girls and loved any activity they did together.

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Franklin DeNohal Alley

July 13, 1942 – August 11, 2025

Franklin DeNohal Alley, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and community leader, passed away peacefully on August 11, 2025, at the age of 83, in Jackson, Tennessee. Born on July 13, 1942, in Hales Point, Tennessee, Franklin was the cherished son of the late J.D. and Zera Mae (Hastings) Alley. Franklin was a man of humble beginnings who grew into a pillar of his community, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and dedication.

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Bobby Lynn Sikes

July 22, 1958 – August 10, 2025

Bobby Lynn Sikes, 67, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Desoto, MS.

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Sara Jane Mathis

May 07, 1933 – August 10, 2025

Sara Jane Mathis, age 92, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.

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Mildred Louise Shumate

October 06, 1942 – August 10, 2025

Mildred Louise Shumate, age 82, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at Signature Healthcare of Ridgely.

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Carolyn Johnson Hayden

March 24, 1946 – August 10, 2025

On August 10, 2025, Carolyn took her last breath in this life, and her first breath in the arms of Her Savior, Jesus. Carolyn was born on March 24, 1946 in Humboldt, TN to Helen (Roberson) Johnson and Ezra Johnson, both of which preceded her in death.

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Jean Hilbun

December 05, 1934 – August 09, 2025

Mrs. Darre Jean Hilbun, formerly of Memphis and Dyersburg, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2025 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Jean was born December 5, 1934 to the late Darrell and Delores Hudson. She spent decades working in bookkeeping and finance, lastly for the Swafford Fleet Leasing Company, refusing to retire into her 80's. She was a long-time member of Berclair Church of Christ in Memphis and involved in many community-focused activities in Shelby County. She loved tending her flower beds, shopping trips and was a fan of the Memphis Tigers. She will be lovingly remembered for her independent spirit.

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Henry "Benny" Webb

March 28, 1944 – August 08, 2025

Henry "Benny" Webb, a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away at the age of 81 on August 8, 2025, in Humboldt, TN. Born on March 28, 1944, in Luckett, TN, Benny’s life was a testament to his unwavering dedication to family, service, and community.

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