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July 30, 1944 – January 03, 2016
Kerry Alexander Leake, Sr. of Olive Branch, Mississippi
At 5:35am on the morning of January 3, 2016, Kerry passed away at Methodist Hospice Residence after a four-month battle with cancer. He was and has been surrounded by friends and family throughout. He was 71 years old.
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May 17, 1949 – January 03, 2016
James Donald "Fish" Bell, 66, of Obion, died Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born May 17, 1949, he was the son of the late William Delbert Bell and Katie Pearl Collier Bell. He was a retired truckdriver. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, January 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Carl Southerland. There will be fellowship at the Neighborhood Activity Center in Dyersburg following the funeral service. The family will receive friends Monday, January 4, 2016 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Ginger Bell; 2 daughters, Donnie Faye Bell of Union City, Heather Jo Bell of Martin; 1 son, James Donald Bell, Jr. of Union City; his mother, Katie Bell of Dyersburg; 2 brothers, Lawrence Bell of Ridgely, Jerry Bell of Obion; 3 sisters, Linda Hutcheson, June Watkins, both of Hornbeak, Pam Kemp of Florida, 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home, 1984 St. John Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, January 4th, 2016 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Memorial Service Tuesday, January 5th, 2016 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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May 01, 1959 – January 02, 2016
Timothy "Bubba" Mack Hendrix, 56, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at his residence.
He was a retired truck driver. Bubba was the former owner of Unionville Grocery and Hendrix Backhoe Service. He was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
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October 29, 1925 – January 01, 2016
Maxie Junior Burns, 90, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2016 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
Maxie was a retired pipeline foreman for L.O. Brayton & Company. He was also a former cab driver and former warehouse employee for Dyersburg Fabrics. Maxie was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
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July 21, 1933 – January 01, 2016
Betty Jean Farley Cutcher, 82, of Cookeville, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 1, 2016 at Bethesda Health Care and Rehabilitation in Cookeville. Mrs. Cutcher was born July 21, 1933 to the late Harry Bennon Farley and Hazel Aleene Caudle Farley Hester. She was a retired nurse and a member of the Finley Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, January 3, 2016 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Calvin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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November 24, 1956 – December 31, 2015
Mary Maleita Twyford, 58, died December 31, 2015, in a nursing home in California.
She had lived just East of San Francisco with a friend, David Lynn, for the last twelve years. After the divorce of her parents, Maleita spent her earliest years with her grandparents, Wynn and Maleita Smith of Tiptonville. She graduated from Georgia Tech with a degree in Chemical Engineering.
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September 05, 1924 – December 30, 2015
Geraldine "Gerry" VanDyke, 91, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Bolivar, TN.
She was a retired secretary for Dr. Robert Kerr. Mrs. Gerry was a member and former Children's Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church. She was Valedictorian of her high school graduation class at Humboldt High School and was a former Cub Scout Den Mother. Mrs. Gerry was also a member of the Summer Hill Garden Club and the Professional Secretaries International.
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November 28, 1936 – December 29, 2015
Joe “Bud” Reaves, 79, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, December 29, 2015 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional. Born November 28, 1936 to the late Clarence and Lorene Pinkley Reaves, he was a partner at Mill Pallet. He was a member of Sorrells Chapel United Methodist Church and an avid golfer and horseman. Memorial services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, January 2, 2016 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. The family will receive visitors Saturday beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time at 1:00 pm. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Pat Reaves; 1 son, Steve Reaves and wife Laurie of Dyersburg; 2 grandchildren, Jacob Reaves, Josh Reaves; and 2 great-grandchildren, Maddie Reaves and Clayton Reaves. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Mike Reaves and a sister. The family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1055, Dyersburg, TN 38024. 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. Visitation Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 11:00 am - 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, January 2nd, 2016 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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July 12, 1950 – December 28, 2015
Linda Brashier Fears, 65, of Knoxville, formerly of Tiptonville, passed away on Monday, December 28, 2015 at her residence.
She was a retired employee for the U.S. Postal Service.
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January 07, 1950 – December 28, 2015
Chester Paul Webb, Jr., 65, of Gates, TN died Monday, December 28, 2015 at his residence. Born January 7, 1950, he was the son of the late Chester Paul Webb, Sr. and Florence Webb Buchannon. He was a retired construction worker. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 30, 2015 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Brother Ronnie Webb. Pallbearers will be Steven Cowart, DaLaney Cowart, Dusty Cowart, Cliff Wakefield, Chris Perry and Joseph Newman. The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 30th from 11:00 - 12:30 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his Mother, Florence Webb Buchannon; 3 step-daughters, Jean Wakefield (Keith) of Gates, Consuelo Perry (Chris) of Covington, Rene Meade of Burlison; 1 step-son, Glenn Gross (Penny) of Burlison; 2 sisters, Nancy Petty (Larry), Barbara Stover (Sam), both of Newbern; 1 half-brother, Steve Webb (Cindy) of Maury City; 6 step-grandchildren, Steven Cowart, DaLaney Cowart, Dusty Cowart, Dylan Morris, Stella Meade, B.J. Meade; 13 step-great-grandchildren; and 2 step-great-great-grandchildren. 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. Visitation Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Wednesday, December 30th, 2015 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
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August 01, 1935 – December 27, 2015
Shirley Weichlein, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, December 27, 2015 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born August 1, 1935 to the late Lesley L. and Lilly Hancock Bayfield, she was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was also preceded in death by her brother Lesley Bayfield of Cambridge, England. Shirley married Bill Weichlein in 1954 during the Korean War in Cambridge, England while he was serving in the United States Air Force. They originally settled in Kokomo, Indiana and then moved to Salem, Illinois and later Dyersburg, Tennessee; both with World Color Press. In 1993 the couple retired to Pahrump, Nevada but ultimately decided to call Dyersburg home. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, William J. Weichlein; 1 daughter, Leslie A. Larson and husband Shawn of Gallatin; 1 son, Mark D. Weichlein and wife Sharon of Dyersburg; 1 brother, Ralph Bayfield, of England; 5 grandchildren, Kao Organ, Christian Clark, Taylor Larson, Sydney Larson, Anthony Hertel and wife Jeanna and 2 great-grandchildren, Xavier Hertel and Xander Hertel. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to: Alzheimers Foundation @ alz.org or the Dyer County Cancer Fund 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.
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July 24, 1935 – December 26, 2015
Tommie "Ray" Jackson, age 80, of Halls died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center of Ripley, TN. Ray was born July 24, 1935. He is the son of the late John Franklin Jackson and the late Londa Elizabeth (Cleek) Hardin. He was employed as a Cotton Ginner. He is survived by two daughters: Karen Bell of Ripley, TN, Sharon Whitson of Halls, TN; step daughter, Marcia Pitts of Bells, TN; step sons, Jimmy Fitzhugh and Jeff Fitzhugh of Halls, TN, Brother of two sisters: Shirley Greenway of Brownsville, TN, Maureen Haas of Clifton, NJ and two brothers: Jimmy Jackson of Ripley, TN and Marvin Jackson of Brownsville, TN. Ray was predeceased by his wife Norma Jean Jackson and a grandson, Robert Donald Bell. The funeral will be held Wednesday, December 30 at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Floyds Chapel Cemetery, Friendship on Wednesday, December 30 following the service. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 29 from 5-8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Floyd's Chapel Cemetery Friendship, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 29. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 30. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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August 10, 1924 – December 26, 2015
Mary Kate Bell, 91, of Lobelville, formerly of Tiptonville, died Saturday, December 26, 2015 at Perry County Nursing Home in Linden, TN. Born August 10, 1924 to the late Benjamin Harrison and Susie Virginia McCrady Moore, she was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Tiptonville. Graveside services for Mrs. Bell will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2015 at Tiptonville City Cemetery conducted by Mark Moore. She is survived by her sister, Becky Moore of Lobelville; and a host of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bradford Bell; her daughter, Patricia Anne Bell; 3 sisters, Bennie Sue Ray, Ruby Kemp, Nellie Jo Steed; and her brother, Rufus Moore. Arrangements entrusted to Curry Funeral Home, 1984 St. John Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website, www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Monday, December 28th, 2015 02:00 pm Tiptonville City Cemetery , Tiptonville TN 38079
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December 01, 1916 – December 24, 2015
Edna Pauline Dunaway, age 99, of Nankipoo died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center of Ripley, TN. Edna was born December 1, 1916. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Maggie (Eisom) Lee. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son: J.A. (Joyce) Dunaway, a granddaughter, Paula Bales, 4 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Pauline was predeceased by her husband Ezell Dunaway, a granddaughter, Beth Haynes, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, December 27 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Jerrell Dawson officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Sunday, December 27 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be held Sunday, December 27 from 12:00 pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Service DEC 27. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Visitation DEC 27. 12:00 PM - 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 22, 1948 – December 24, 2015
Connie Ann Belcher, age 67, of Halls died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home of Dyersburg, TN. Connie was born July 22, 1948 in Brownsville, TN. She is the daughter of the late Donald and the late Margaret (Eskridge) White. She is survived by one son: Tim Comeaux of Halls, TN; Sister of two brothers: Mike White of Gates, TN, James David White of Halls, TN; Predeceased by her son, Todd Comeaux, brother, Jerry White. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, December 31 at Halls Cemetery, Tigrett St., Halls, TN with Bro. Gary King officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 31 from 9am. until 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 31. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 31. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040
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October 01, 1934 – December 24, 2015
Winnie Frances Brandon, 81, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
Ms. Winnie was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
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October 12, 1908 – December 23, 2015
Virginia Lee Burrow Councill, 107, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at her residence.
Virginia was born on Oct. 12, 1908 in Trenton, TN and attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville (1927-1929) before being called back home due to the depression. She married Lewis Alfred Councill of Thornton, AR on May 5, 1931. Virginia and her husband, Alf, owned Councill Five and Ten Store in Tiptonville from 1950 to 1976.
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February 19, 1920 – December 23, 2015
Sonia Giovenco, 95, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
She was a homemaker and a Catholic.
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August 08, 1933 – December 22, 2015
Polly Williams, age 82, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Dyersburg Nursing and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg, TN. Polly was born August 8, 1933 in Dyer, TN. She is the daughter of the late Oscar "Toots" and the late Savannah Georgia (Crawley) Ownby. She married George "Russell" Williams. She was the owner of Williams Furniture in 4Pts. She is survived by one son: Doug Williams of Dyersburg, TN; She also has three grandchildren. Adam Williams, Sarah Jackson, Kyle Williams and 7Great-Grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother, Jimmy Ownby and a sister Margaret Lois Hooper. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Monday, December 28 at Halls Funeral Home Chapel, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Barry Eison officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg on Monday, December 28 following the service. Calling hours will begin Monday, December 28 at 11:00am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. 38040 Cemetery Details Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 28. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 28. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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October 22, 1935 – December 22, 2015
Retired Sergeant Major Marshall Hugo Reddin, 80, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He retired from the U.S. Army.
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October 19, 1961 – December 18, 2015
Jimmy Joe Mann, 54, of McKenzie, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away December 18, 2015 at Jackson Madison Country General Hospital. He was a chef at the Olympic Steak House for the past 40 years. He started his career at the Olympic Steak House in Dyersburg with Tom and Susan Sinis. He was recently working with lifelong friend Jimmy Sinis at Old West Steak House in McKenzie. Throughout his career, he worked in several locations where he was well known and liked by many. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Royce McGuire with interment to follow in Lake Hill Memory Gardens in Bethel Springs. Pallbearers will be Harris Sinis, Mike Gionis, Jimmy Sinis, Nick Dimopoulous and Phil Langley. The family will receive friends Monday, December 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his three daughters, Joy Mann of Selmer, Lindsey Mann, Morgan Mann, both of Paris; his parents, Imogene Hurst Mann of Dyersburg and Robert Mann of Samburg; his sister Patricia Sims of Trenton; 3 brothers, Jeff Mann, Tony Mann, Tim Mann (Donna), all of Dyersburg. He also leaves 4 grandchildren, Brylee Mann, Brooklyn Sheffield, Avri Odom, Cody Mann and 5 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Robert Allen Mann. 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. Other Sunday, December 20th, 2015 12:00 am Lake Hill Memorial Cemetery , Bethel Springs TN 38315 Visitation Monday, December 21st, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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May 04, 1928 – December 16, 2015
L.V. Sewell, 87, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at Bolivar General Hospital. He was born May 4, 1928 to the late Roy and Margie Dew Sewell. He was a retired delivery man for Homer Pressler Furniture Company and Dyersburg Fabrics. He was a lifetime member and Deacon of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 12:00 noon, Saturday, December 19, 2015 at Hillcrest Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Michael Crandall. Interment will follow in Concord Cemetery in Gates. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Landon Sewell, Jacob Brannon, Jackson Sewell, Scotty Rose, Ronny Scott Clift, Dexter Meredith and Barry Sewell. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronny Clift, Joe Gibson, David Greer, Claudie Gaskins, Brian Meredith, Jonathan Meredith and Billy Winstead. The Sewell family will receive friends Friday, December 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the church. He is survived by 2 daughters, Dorothy Ann Clift (Ronny) of Middleton, Jeannie Meredith (Dexter) of Knoxville; 4 sons, Roy Sewell (Dottie) of Grenada, MS, Lonnie Victor Sewell (Madonna) of Dyersburg, Tommy Sewell (Debbie), of White House, Donald Ray Sewell of Jackson; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. In additional to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Mary Ann Sewell; his son, Billy Sewell; 1 sister, Frances Melton and 1 brother, Jessie Walter Sewell. The family requests memorials be directed to Hillcrest Baptist Church, 825 Hillcrest Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. 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. Visitation Friday, December 18th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Hillcrest Baptist Church 825 Hillcrest Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Saturday, December 19th, 2015 12:00 am Concord Cemetery 917 Stanley Rd, Gates TN 38037 Visitation Saturday, December 19th, 2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Hillcrest Baptist Church 825 Hillcrest Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, December 19th, 2015 12:00 pm Hillcrest Baptist Church 825 Hillcrest Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 12, 1931 – December 14, 2015
Reba Sue Garrett, age 84, of Halls died Monday, December 14, 2015 at Bells Nursing Home and Rehab of Bells, TN. Reba Sue was born January 12, 1931 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Milton and the late Emma (Heath) Baker. She was a homemaker. Reba Sue is survived by one daughter: Regenia Tucker of Springville, TN and one son: Mike Garrett of Drummonds, TN; Sister of one brother: Milton Jewell Baker of Senatobia, MS and a son-in-law, Thomas Henson of Halls, TN. She was predeceased by her husband, JL Garrett, a daughter, Lanita Sue Henson and a brother, Larry Joe Baker. The service will be held at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, December 16 at Archer's Chapel Methodist Church, Halls, TN with Bro. Jesse Laney officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 16 from 1pm until service time at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, Halls, TN Cemetery Details Archer's Chapel Cemetery Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation DEC 16. 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040 Service DEC 16. 3:00 PM (CT) Archer's Chapel Methodist Church 356 Archer's Chapel Rd. Halls, TN 38040
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January 17, 1940 – December 14, 2015
Shirley Faye Martin, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was retired from Wal-Mart of Dyersburg with the Customer Service Department and was a Pentecostal.
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September 04, 1996 – December 13, 2015
MaCala Gale Cochran, 19, of Ridgely, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015.
She was a make-up consultant at Macy's. MaCala was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and was a 2014 graduate of Obion County High School.
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February 04, 1922 – December 12, 2015
James Harold Kerby, age 93, of Maury City died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital of Jackson, TN. James was born February 4, 1922 in Lauderdale Co., TN. He is the son of the late William M and the late Mary Elizabeth (Frost) Kerby. He served in the United States Army. He was employed as a painter. He is survived by one daughter: Phyllis Jean Young of Maury City, TN; He also has two grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his sister, Mary Kerby, sister, Annie Mae Doss, brother, Willie Kerby, brother, Raymond Kerby, brother, Finis Kerby. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 16 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Mike Young officiating. Burial will be in Woodville Cemetery, Ripley on Wednesday, December 16 Following the service. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 16 from 9am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Woodville Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 16. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 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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December 16, 1919 – December 12, 2015
Mary Lou Yates, 95, of Tiptonville, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired employee for the United States Post Office and was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ. Mary Lou was an avid gardener, cook, and canner.
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February 25, 1948 – December 12, 2015
Marcia Dianne Mann, 67, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born February 25, 1948 to the late William "Son" and Barbara Faye Campbell Anderson, she was a retired social worker for Jackson-Madison County General Hospital, a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and an avid reader. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 22, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. She is survived by her husband, David Mann; two sons: John David Mann of Fort Worth, TX and Seth Campbell Mann of Alamo, TN; one brother, Kenny Ray Parker of Kenton; her step-father, Ray Parker and wife Beverly of Kenton, TN; and three nieces: Jill Powers, Lucy Sturdivant, and Emily Anderson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Demetra Parker and brother, Ewell Keith Anderson. 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. Other Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Memorial Service Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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January 29, 1932 – December 11, 2015
Mary Kathryn McBroom, age 83, of Halls died Friday, December 11, 2015 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home of Dyersburg, TN. Mary was born January 29, 1932 in Ripley, TN. She is the daughter of the late Elmer and the late Mamie (Spray) McBroom. She was employed as a Caretaker. She is survived by one daughter: Dianne Land of Halls, TN; Sister of one sister: Reginia Branning of Tucker, GA and two brothers Donald McBroom of Lithia Springs, GA and Franklin McBroom of Emerson, GA. She also has one grandchild Kevin McBroom of Medina, TN. Mary was predeceased by her Son, Kenny Cannon, a brother, James Ray McBroom and a sister, Agnes McKelbey. Visitation will be held at Halls Funeral Home on Monday December 14, 2015 at 12pm until service time. A graveside service will be held on Monday, December 14 at 2:00 pm at Poplar Grove Cemetery, Poplar Grove Cemetery Rd., Henning, TN with Bro. Donald McBroom officiating. Cemetery Details Poplar Grove Cemetery Henning Poplar Grove cemetery RD Henning, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 14. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service DEC 14. 2:00 PM (AKT) Poplar Grove Cemetery Henning
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April 21, 1966 – December 11, 2015
Gregory Lynn Webb, age 49, of Ripley died Friday, December 11, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Gregory was born March 21, 1966 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Charles E and Diane (Wright) Webb. He married the late Dondie Adkerson. He is survived by ; Brother of one sister: Sherri Webb of Ripley, TN and one brother: Mike Webb of Dyersburg, TN; The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Thursday, December 17 at Thurmond Cemetery, , Halls, TN with Bro. Bill Oakley officiating. Burial will be in Thurmond Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, December 17 at 1:00 pm. Calling hours will be Thursday, December 17 from 11:00 am. until 1:00pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Thurmond Cemetery Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 17. 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service DEC 17. 1:00 PM (CT) Thurmond Cemetery Halls, TN
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December 25, 1955 – December 11, 2015
Patricia Gail Pratt, age 59, of Halls,TN went to be with her heavenly father on Friday, December 11, 2015 at her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Gail was born December 25, 1955 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Robert Harold and the late Frances (Turner) Pilgrim. She was employed by Komatsu as a Customer Service Agent. Gail was also a member of West Side Baptist Church in Dyersburg. Gail is survived by her husband: Randy Pratt; one daughter: Starr (Jeff) Grappone of Seattle, WA, a step son, Josh Pratt, a step daughter, Julie (Matt) Spraker both of Halls, TN, a sister of one sister: Sue (David) William of Olive Branch, MS and one brother Danny Pilgrim of Dyersburg, TN. She also leaves two grandchildren, Rhett and Callie Spraker of Halls, TN. Gail was predeceased by her son, Brandon Nicholas Cross. The funeral will be held 1:00 pm on Tuesday, December 15 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ronnie Turner officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN on Tuesday, December 15 following the service. Calling hours will be Monday, December 14 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Fairview Cemetery Dyersburg, TN 38024 Previous Events Visitation DEC 14. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 15. 1:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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April 26, 1952 – December 11, 2015
Douglas Wayne Fisher, 63, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, December 11, 2015 at his residence.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
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December 10, 2015
Alicia Wilson Parrish, 63, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of McCullough Chapel Baptist Church.
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January 27, 1928 – December 09, 2015
Flossie Fincher Cole, 87, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at her daughter's residence in Humboldt.
She was a retired machine operator at Colonial Rubber, where she worked for 35 years. Ms. Flossie was a member and taught Sunday School at Fort Hudson Baptist Church.
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February 04, 1943 – December 09, 2015
Jerry P. Putman, 72, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Tennova Healthcare - Dyersburg Regional. Born February 4, 1943 in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late Richard Samuel and Nina Florence Pylent Putman. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ and retired Utility Maintenance for Grady Gentry and City of Dyersburg. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 11, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Jerry Stafford with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Johnny Smith, Larry Putman, Danny Fowlkes, Jake Cagle, Justin Decker and Joseph Rogers. The family will receive friends Thursday, December 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Riggs Putman; 3 daughters, Patricia Millner (Mark) of Dyersburg, Nancy Dial (Donnie) of Newbern, Kerri Stafford (Jerry) of Lenox; 1 son, Jerry Wayne “Pete” Putman (Tammy) of Newbern; 1 sister, Beverly Brooks of Dyersburg; 6 grandchildren, Chrissy Davis of Fredonia, KS, Joey Dial of Murfreesboro, TN, and Jessica Putman, Jennifer Putman, Erin Shelby Stafford and Dylan Riley all of Dyersburg; and 3 great-grandchildren, Whitney Davis, Kaitlyn Davis and Leigh Ann Davis. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 4 sisters, Hortie Putman, Minnie Stone, Mattie Donaldson, Annie King and 4 brothers, Marvin Putman, Junior Elvis Putman, James Putman and George Putman. 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. Visitation Thursday, December 10th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Friday, December 11th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, December 11th, 2015 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
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Read full obituary → July 24, 1943 – December 08, 2015
Arlie "Tommy" Goff, Jr., 72, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at his residence.
He was a retired custodian for Dyersburg City School System and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
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February 02, 1953 – December 08, 2015
Stanley Dale Dean, 62, of Tiptonville, passed away on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Tennova Healthcare Dyersburg Regional.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ.
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June 26, 1940 – December 07, 2015
Thomas L. Dewey "Tom" Burns, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Tom was a retired teacher for Dyer County High School and Newbern Vocational School. He was a former employee of the City of Newbern and was a U.S. Army Veteran.
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August 10, 1922 – December 06, 2015
Katherine Keen, age 93, of Halls died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at Alamo Nursing Home of Alamo, TN. Katherine was born August 10, 1922 in Hales Point, TN. She is the daughter of the late George Raymond and the late Demetra (Richardson) Woodward. She married the late Harry "Bo" Keen. She was a Homemaker. Katherine is survived by three daughters: Elaine Fisher of Halls, TN, Judy Terry of Halls, TN, Connie Braae of Nashville, TN and one son: Larry Keen of Halls, TN. Katherine also leaves behind 8 Grandchildren, 20 Great-Grandchildren and 14 Great Great-Grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother, Marvin Woodward, brother, Bill Woodward, brother, Henry Woodward, brother, Don Woodward, brother, Terry Woodward, sister, Shirley Woodward, sister, Juanita Woodward. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Wednesday, December 9 at Westside Baptist Church, 705 Sumrow St., Halls, TN with Bro. John Compere officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Wednesday, December 9 following the service Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 8 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St. Halls, TN Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours DEC 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 DEC 9. 10:00 AM (CT) Westside Baptist Church
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February 28, 1955 – December 06, 2015
David Wayne Thompson, 60, of Newbern, passed away on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
He was retired from the Water Department for the City of Dyersburg.
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May 29, 1920 – December 06, 2015
Florence Rebecca Tipton Schultz, 95, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, December 6, 2015 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. Born May 29, 1920 in Dyersburg,TN, she was the daughter of the late Joe P. and Florence OBryan Tipton. She was a fourth generation Dyer Countian, descended from the Light, Tipton, Thomas and OBryan families, all of which played prominent roles in the development of Dyersburg and Dyer County in the 19th century. Florence was a 1938 graduate of Dyersburg High School, and a 1942 graduate of The University of Tennessee, where she served as president of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. She received her post graduate degree in Library Science from George Peabody College in 1943, and later served as librarian at Dyersburg High School, and Central High School in Jackson, MS, where she met and married her husband, Marvin Bernard Schultz, Sr. on February 12, 1947. After marriage, she took a long sabbatical to assume her favorite vocation, being a dedicated mother rearing her seven children. She later served as librarian at Eliza Fox Elementary School in Vicksburg, MS, before returning home to Dyersburg in June 1969, where she served as the first head librarian at Dyersburg State Community College before retiring. Florence was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a proud member of the Key Corner Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution as a direct descendant of Colonel John Tipton, who served in the Continental Army in Virginia, and was a signer of the State of Tennessees first constitution in 1796. She was a Century Farm owner, via the Light House Farm, which was acquired by her great grandfather, Joel A. Light, in 1852, and on which she resided from 1971 until her death. In 2014, Florence was named to the Dyersburg High School Hall of Honor. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the Holy Angels Catholic Church conducted by Reverend Robert J. Stellini with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be her 7 grandsons. The family will receive friends Monday, December 14th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. She is survived by her 3 daughters, Beverly S. Tipton (Jack) of Caruthersville, MO, Rebecca S. Crockarell (Charlie) of Jackson, Molly S. Culbreath of Murfreesboro; 4 sons, Marvin Schultz, Jr. (Meredith) of Dyersburg, Joel Schultz of Hickory Flat, MS, Carl Schultz (Amy) of Dyersburg, and George Schultz (Anne) of Nashville; 13 grandchildren, Katie Tipton Patel, Sarah Tipton Dickey, Michael Tipton, Brian Crockarell, Beth Crockarell, Jeffrey Culbreath, Elizabeth Culbreath Smith, Mary Catherine Culbreath McCord, Joseph Schultz, William Schultz, John Schultz, Lee Schultz, and Suzanne Schultz; and 7 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband. The family requests memorials be directed to McIvers Grant Public Library, 410 West Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or to the charity of the donors choice. 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. Visitation Monday, December 14th, 2015 12:00 am Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, December 15th, 2015 10:00 am Holy Angels Catholic Church , Dyersburg TN 38024
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August 14, 1922 – December 05, 2015
Gwendolyn Walker Rooks passed away on December 5, 2015, in Jackson at Maplewood Rehabilitation Center at the age of 93. She was born on August 14, 1922, in Halls, TN, to Lottie and David Walker. She attended Blue Mountain College, and then went on to graduate from the University of Miami with a Bachelors Degree in Spanish. After graduation, Gwen returned to Halls to teach school in both the elementary and junior high setting. She then went on to work for the Department of Human Services and was the County Director there until her retirement in the mid 1980s. Gwen spent most of her adulthood selflessly caring for her disabled mother and helping her father, Dave, at the local family business. She married for the first time at the age of 64 and became Mrs. Charles Elkins Rooks in 1987. She was an active member of Halls First United Methodist Church and enjoyed time spent playing bridge with friends. Well in to her late eighties, she tirelessly made independent trips to Jackson to sit long weekends with her baby sister, Juanita Walker Steelman. Gwen lived all of her adulthood in Halls until 2012, when she was moved to Jackson to be cared for by her nephew and great niece. Visitation will be from 10:30AM until service time Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at the Halls First United Methodist Church with service to follow at 12:00 noon at the church. Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Barbara Blackmon-Fortune with interment to follow in Halls Cemetery. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Service DEC 8. 12:00 PM (CT) Halls First United Methodist Church 110 Gate 6 Rd. Halls, TN 38040
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May 16, 1924 – December 05, 2015
Ewell Dalton Tucker, Sr. died peacefully at his home Saturday, Dec 5, 2015, under the care of Caris Hospice. He was 91 years old having been born May 16, 1924, to the late Dalton Frank Tucker and the late Sula Kennedy Tucker of the Millsfield Community. He was the fourth Tucker generation to live in West TN since the 1870s.
Mr. Tucker and Margaret Alene Ruth Dunn celebrated 71 years of marriage on August 24 of this year. She was the daughter of the late Odie McKinley Dunn and the late Mattie McCord Dunn of Cool Springs, TN. They were parents of Ewell D. Tucker, Jr. and Barbara Ann Tucker Reed.
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March 10, 1935 – December 03, 2015
Grace Casteel, age 80, of Ridgely, TN passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
Mrs. Casteel was a retired receiving agent at Wal-Mart in Lakeland, FL.She was a member of the Ridgely First Baptist Church and a member of the Ridgely Senior Citizens.
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February 06, 1950 – December 01, 2015
Mary Alice Cooper, 65, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at her residence.
She worked at Cape Regional Eye Center in the Insurance Department.
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January 14, 1931 – December 01, 2015
Bobby Jean Jimerson Ayars, 84, of Ridgely, TN died Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation. She was born January 14, 1931 to the late Orben Talmus Jimerson and Lona Mae Ellis. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Ridgely, TN and a graduate of the former Ridgely High School. Mrs. Ayars was a stewardess with American Airlines, flying out of their Chicago, IL and Dallas-Fort Worth, TX crew bases. She and her sister Mary Lou Jimerson Harpole, both of Ridgely attended American Airlines Stewardess College in Chicago and graduated July 9, 1953 with 125 other classmates (the largest class ever to receive their wings at one time). She was an active member of the American Airlines KIWI organization. She later moved to Sunnyvale, CA where she became a homemaker and raised her four sons. After returning to Tennessee she earned a Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate and became a home health nurse. She is survived by her sons: Scott Ayars of Santa Rosa, CA; Christopher Ayars of Petaluma, CA; and Timothy Ayars and wife Allison of Templeton, CA. She is also survived by three grandchildren: Joshua Ayars of Ashland, OR; Amber Galdieri of Los Gatos, CA; and, Jenni Kasarjian of Atascandero, CA and six great-grandchildren. Bobby Jean also leaves to grieve her, her nephews, Dr. Joe Harpole, Jr. of Chester, VA and Dr. Steve Harpole of Union City, TN and their families, including her brother-in-law, Dr. Joe Harpole, Sr., of Union City, TN. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Rex Ayars and her sister Mary Lou Jimerson Harpole. She will be privately laid to rest with her parents in New Haven Cemetery at Ridgely, TN. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com.
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December 30, 1952 – November 30, 2015
Ronnie Fincher, age 62, of Gates died Monday, November 30, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Ronnie was born December 30, 1952 in Ripley, TN. He is the son of the late Lonnie and the late Genie V (Conaster) Fincher. He is survived by his wife: Rose (Crowder) Fincher , one daughter: Jennifer (Steven) Fincher Fike of Gates, TN and one son: Joseph (Lisa) Fincher of Ripley, TN; Brother of one brother: James Lee Fincher of Gates, TN; step son, Matthew (Britney) Reichman of Halls, TN. Predeceased by his sister, Joan McCalister. The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Thursday, December 3 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Chad Phalen officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery, Gates on Thursday. Calling hours will be Wednesday, December 2 from 5- 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Concord Cemetery Gates, TN Previous Events Visitation DEC 2. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service DEC 3. 12:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net
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Read full obituary → November 21, 1933 – November 28, 2015
Robert "Bobby" Borden passed away at his residence on November 28, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born on November 21, 1933 to Martha Jean Moore Borden and Uel Dean Borden, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Borden was a retired veteran of the U.S. Marines and U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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