Ann Paulette Dickson

February 15, 1948 – June 08, 2015

Ann Paulette Dickson, age 67, of Springville died Monday, June 8, 2015 at Henry Co. Health Care Center of Paris, TN. Ann was born February 15, 1948 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late Paul Estus and the late Hazel Ann (Garrison) Latham. She married James Roderick Dickson. Ann was employed as a Laboratory Technician and is survived by her husband James Roderick Dickson. Predeceased by her Son Scott Powell. A memorial service will be held 1:00 pm on Friday, June 12 at Russwood Bapt. Ch., 4408 E. Antioch, Springville, TN 38256 .

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Rita Joyce Broadstone

December 09, 1936 – June 07, 2015

Rita Joyce Broadstone, 78, of Franklin, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Williamson Medical Center.

She was a retired secretary for the City of Dyersburg and attended First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Rita was a member of the Dyersburg Music Club, President of the West Tennessee Business Women's Association and was Dyersburg High School's Salutatorian Class of 1954.

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Kaye C. Riley

February 06, 1939 – June 07, 2015

Kaye C. Riley, 76, of Obion, TN, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was born February 6, 1939 to the late W. W. and Mona Dycus Council. She was a retired Trade Coordinator for Pepsi-Americans, a beautician, and a hostess at the Reelfoot Campgrounds. She loved flowers, sewing and cooking. Funeral services for Mrs. Riley will be at 2:00 pm, Thursday, June 11, 2015, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend James Hooper. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Dylan Riley, Keith Riley, Chris Riley, Jamie Wilson, Mike Curren and James Dial. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Pollock and Hunter Campbell. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at the funeral home. She is survived by 2 sons, Allen Riley of Obion and Mark Riley of Nashville; 1 sister, Dean Cobb; 5 grandchildren, Chris Riley, Bradley Melton, Megan Melton, Keith Riley and Dylan Riley; and 9 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Farris E. Riley and 2 brothers, C. W. Council and Houston Council. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, June 10th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Thursday, June 11th, 2015 12:00 am Zion Cemetery , TN 38240 Funeral Service Thursday, June 11th, 2015 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Bobby "Mouse" Harrell

August 09, 1933 – June 05, 2015

Bobby Eugene " Mouse" Harrell, age 81, of Halls died Friday, June 5, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Bobby was born August 9, 1933 in Halls, TN. He is the son of the late Sam and the late Reecie (Reynolds) Harrell. He was employed as a Oil Worker. He is survived by four daughters: Marilyn Priddy of Brownsville, TN, Patricia Ann Buffaloe of Russellville, AR, Stephanie Kirkpatrick of Ripley, TN, Susanne Edwards of Austin, TX and one son: Perry Harrell of Tigrett, TN; Brother of one sister: Rose Spoon of Halls, TN; Predeceased by his daughter, Carolyn Harrell, brother, Billy Harrell. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Monday, June 15 at Edith Cemetery, Edith-Nankipoo Rd., Ripley, TN . Burial will be in Edith Cemetery, Ripley on Monday, June 15 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be Monday, June 15 from 9am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Edith Cemetery Ripley, TN Previous Events Visitation JUN 15. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Grave side service JUN 15. 10:00 AM (CT) Edith Cemetery Ripley, TN

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Roger Wayne Hendren

November 22, 1958 – June 05, 2015

Roger Wayne Hendren, 56, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at his residence.

He was the owner & operator of All Around Floor Support and attended First Christian Church.

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Laurice Pearson Hearn

October 15, 1924 – June 05, 2015

Laurice Pearson Hearn, 90, of Knoxville, formerly of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2015 at Heritage Assisted Living Center in Knoxville.

She was a retired bookkeeper for People's Grocery in Tiptonville. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville, where she served as church secretary, was a member of the choir, helped with the Brotherhood Fellowship, was a Sunday School Teacher, served as the youth choir director and had perfect attendance at Sunday School for 35 years. Laurice was a member of Tiptonville Women's Club, member of the PTA, the Band Boosters and taught Sunday School at the local nursing home. She was on the board of the Reelfoot Arts and Crafts Association and was active in all community activities.

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Dorris "Butch" Rodgers

June 18, 1931 – June 04, 2015

Dorris K. "Butch" Rodgers, age 83, of Halls died Thursday, June 4, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. "Butch" was born June 18, 1931 in Halls, TN. He is the son of the late John Rodgers Sr.. and the late Nannie (Broyles) Rodgers. He married Peggy Sue Jacobs. He was a former employee of the Dupont Chemical Co. He is survived by his wife: Peggy Sue (Jacobs) Rodgers , three daughters: Theresa Burks of Memphis, TN, Brenda Burnham of Ripley, TN, Cindy Jordan of Bartlett, TN and two sons: Jimmy Harber of Halls, TN, Steve Harber of Ripley, TN; Brother of two brothers: Billy Rodgers of Munford, TN, Joyce Rodgers of Halls, TN; He also leaves 8 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his brother, Fred Rodgers, brother, John Rodgers Jr., sister, Jean Tognetti. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, June 6 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Melvin Orr officiating. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, June 6 following the service Calling hours will be Friday, June 5 from 5 til 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation JUN 5. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JUN 6. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Bobby William Lowery, Jr.

August 30, 1960 – June 03, 2015

Bobby William Lowery, Jr., 54, of Fowlkes, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at his residence.

He was a retired forklift driver for Nordyne.

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Margaret Ann Rose

July 17, 1942 – June 01, 2015

Margaret Ann Rose, age 72, of Halls died Monday, June 1, 2015 at her home in Halls. Margaret was born July 17, 1942 in Halls, TN. She is the daughter of the late James and the late Gladys (Despain) Rose. She was a Homemaker. She is survived by four sons: Troy Alston of Halls, TN, Brad Alston of Halls, TN, Pete Osteen of Friendship, TN, Johnny Osteen of Brownsville, TN; Sister of three sisters: Bobbie Lou Wiley of Halls, TN, Charlotte Allen of Dyersburg, TN, Dorothy Curran of Halls, TN and two brothers: Steve Rose of Halls, TN, Faron Rose of Halls, TN; Predeceased by her brother, Herman Rose. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Thursday, June 4 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls on Thursday, June 4. Calling hours will be Thursday, June 4 from 9am. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN Previous Events Visitation JUN 4. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service JUN 4. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Westley Blake Newhouse

January 25, 1990 – June 01, 2015

Westley Blake Newhouse, 25, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at his residence.

He was an employee for NSK.

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Alice Faye Dishman

January 12, 1942 – May 31, 2015

Alice "Faye" Dishman, 73, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Faye was also a member of the Jackson Area Plectral Society.

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Charles Preston Pugh

November 12, 1928 – May 28, 2015

Charles Preston Pugh, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired truck driver for Film Transit and was a member of Parrish Chapel Baptist Church. Charles was a retired officer for the Dyersburg Police Department and a retired farmer. He was a U.S. Army Sergeant Military Policeman.

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Mary Laverne Powers

February 20, 1924 – May 28, 2015

Mary Powers, age 91, passed away May 28th, at her home in Dyersburg.

She was a member of First Baptist Church as well as the Fidelis Sunday School Class. Mrs. Powers found her greatest joy in being a homemaker and taking care of her family.

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Dorothy Lee Peal Lemonds

June 01, 1924 – May 27, 2015

Dorothy Lee Peal Lemonds, 90, of Ridgely, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Germantown Methodist Hospital.

She was a retired employee for Northwest Tennessee Economic Development Council and was a member of Ridgely Church of Christ. Dorothy was also a member of the Ridgely Women's Club.

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Jerry Lynn Harris

December 10, 1947 – May 27, 2015

Jerry Lynn Harris, 67, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired river boat deckhand and was an avid hunter and fisherman.

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Brenda Kay Jackson Harrell

August 18, 1973 – May 26, 2015

Brenda Kay Jackson Harrell, age 41, of Ripley died Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Memphis of Memphis, TN. Brenda was born August 18, 1973 in Dyersburg, TN. She is the daughter of Sharron Kay (Braden) Meadows and Jerry Wayne Booker. She married Casey Eugene Harrell. She was a student at UT Martin. She is survived by her husband: Casey Eugene Harrell and three daughters: Haley Harrell of Memphis, TN, Shelbie Elaine Jackson of Ripley, TN, Lilly Ann Harrell of Ripley, TN; her mother Sharron Kay (Braden) Meadows and father Jerry Wayne(Joy Laverne) Booker ; Sister of one brother: Jeremy Wayne Booker of Ripley, TN; step brother, Dustin Hinson of Halls, TN; step sister, Cassie Benson of Halls, TN. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, May 30 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Henning . Calling hours will be Saturday, May 30 from 12:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Poplar Grove Cemetery Henning Previous Events Visitation MAY 30. 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAY 30. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Danny Glenn Hendren

March 05, 1953 – May 26, 2015

Danny Glenn Hendren, 62, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at his residence.

He was the retired owner of B&H Drywall and was an avid sportsman.

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Dr. Virginia Bakay

January 22, 1927 – May 25, 2015

In loving memory of Dr. Virginia Hicks Bakay, who passed away May 25, 2015 at Nathan Aldelson Hospice in Las Vegas, Nevada. Virginia was born January 22, 1927 to Winnie Cole and Carl Hicks in Newbern Tennessee. Virginia lived and worked in several states but for thirty-seven years she called Las Vegas home. She was a tenured professor of accounting at the University of Nevada in Las Vegas from 1978-1997. Virginia was a dedicated Christian and an active member in several Baptist churches in ...

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Odene Coker

February 28, 1931 – May 25, 2015

Odene Coker, 84, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Oakwood Community Living Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg.

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Mildred J. Shipley

November 27, 1931 – May 23, 2015

Mildred J. Shipley, 83, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2015 at St. Thomas Hospital West in Nashville.

She was a retired factory worker for Sylvania and was a member of McCullough Chapel Baptist Church.

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Clara Ann Swofford Wyrick

April 07, 1945 – May 22, 2015

Clara Ann Swofford Wyrick, 70, of Memphis, passed away on Friday, May 22, 2015 at her residence.

She was a retired administrative assistant for the State of Tennessee. Clara was a graduate of Dyersburg High School and attended Memphis State University. She was an entrepreneur, mother and caregiver for her grandchildren. She was also active in church and other various community events.

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Gail Brown

August 22, 1951 – May 21, 2015

Gail Brown, 63, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Lenox Baptist Church and a Senior Circle Volunteer for over 20 years at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1951 to the late James and Lena Glozier Lock. Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 24, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Hurricane Hill Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Zach Ellington, Jimmy Reasons, Kenny Osborne, Sean Criswell, Billy Miller, Mark Stephens and Tommy Sims. The family will receive friends Saturday, May 23rd, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband Joe E. Brown; two daughters, Tammy Hines (Jerry) of Dyersburg, Kimberly Readenhour (Carl Ray) of Union City; two sisters, Denise Lock of Paris, Brenda Tidwell of Maryville; two brothers, Don Lock and Michael Lock, both of Dyersburg; four grandchildren, Brooklyne Canerday, Abigail Fagan, Carlie Fagan and Austin Fagan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Yarbro. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, May 23rd, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, May 24th, 2015 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Charles Hardin Haggard

July 29, 1924 – May 20, 2015

Charles Hardin Haggard, 90, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Funeral Home and a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service. Charles was a member of Fowlkes Baptist Church and was a retired Army Veteran of WWII.

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Randy G. Reasons

January 14, 1954 – May 19, 2015

Randy G. Reasons, 61, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was an electrician for Willis Electric.

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Theresa Shirley Braga

February 02, 1938 – May 18, 2015

Theresa Shirley Braga, 77, of Dyersburg, died Monday, May 18, 2015 at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born February 2, 1938 to the late William and Nellie Post. Mrs. Braga was a Catholic and homemaker. Memorial services for Mrs. Braga will be at 5:00 pm Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother John Morris officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her two sons, Thomas Braga (Betty) of Palos Heights, IL and John William Braga (Mary) of Dyersburg. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Braga. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Memorial Service Thursday, May 21st, 2015 05:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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James Harold Powell

May 09, 1935 – May 16, 2015

James Harold Powell, 80, of Ridgely, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and was a Baptist. James worked for the U.S. Corps of Engineers for about 20 years.

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Kathleen Crihfield Rogers

January 15, 1935 – May 16, 2015

Kathleen Crihfield Rogers, 80, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

She was a retired hairdresser and real estate broker. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a member of the Senior Circle. Kathleen was involved in animal rescues.

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Dorothy Lay Cantrell

May 25, 1928 – May 16, 2015

Dorothy Lay Cantrell, 86, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1928 to the late Daniel and Myrtle Eaton Lay. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Cantrell was retired from Sylvania. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantrell will be at 2:00 p. m. Monday, May 18, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend David Brooks. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Brett Cantrell, Kyle Cantrell, Tim Dew, Matthew Humphrey, Justin Humphrey, Tucker Humphrey and Noel Walker. The family will receive friends Monday, May 18th beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time. She is survived by her son, Gary Cantrell (Sheba) of Murfreesboro; one sister, Leo Hunt of Jackson; sister-in-law, Rachel Lay of Dyersburg; three brothers, Cleo Lay (Bonnie), Daniel P. Lay (Rubye Lee), both of Bogota; Billy Lay of Texas; two grandsons, Kyle Cantrell (Kristin) and Brett Cantrell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley L. Cantrell (12/10/98); one sister, Bessie Walker and one brother, Jessie Lay. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other Monday, May 18th, 2015 12:00 am New Haven Cemetery , Ridgely TN 38080 Visitation Monday, May 18th, 2015 11:00 am - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, May 18th, 2015 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Ann C. Leach

November 27, 1936 – May 15, 2015

Ann C. Leach, 78, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, May 15, 2015 at her residence.

She was a retired employee at Heckethorn Manufacturing.

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Clara Seratt Cooley Coleman

March 10, 1928 – May 14, 2015

Clara Seratt Cooley Coleman, 87, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at her residence.

She was a retired grocery store clerk at Piggly Wiggly and was a member of First Christian Church. Clara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother.

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Irene Dixon Henry

July 21, 1923 – May 11, 2015

Irene Dixon Henry, 91, of Dyersburg, passed away at the Highlands of Dyersburg Health & Rehab.

She was a retired secretary at First Citizens National Bank and was a member of Springhill Baptist Church.

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Lillian Marvin Ogden

January 07, 1929 – May 11, 2015

Lillian Marvin Ogden, 86, of Ripley, passed away on Monday, May 11, 2015 at Lauderdale Community Living Center.

She was a retired employee for Sylvania.

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Naomi Buckelew Archie

January 17, 1929 – May 10, 2015

Naomi Buckelew Archie born and raised in Lake County, in rural northwest Tennessee, passed away peacefully in Columbia, SC on May 10, 2015 after a short hospital stay resulting from a heart attack. As a housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Nona, as many called her, never met a stranger and even to the end was making people smile. Having been a member of First Baptist Church of Tiptonville, TN, for 67 years and Phillippy Baptist Church since childhood, she was always very active in all facets of the church. She sang in the choir, taught Sunday School and Vacation Bible School, worked with Gs and RAs and served in all capacities for the women's missionary union. She often times visited and sang at nursing homes or just allowed others to talk and she always promoted her love of God and family. She also loved outdoors and working in the yard, taking care of her pool and being a core figure in her family.

Naomi is survived by three sons, Terry (Sandra) Petty of Tiptonville, TN, Butch Archie of Samburg, TN and Chuck Archie of Columbia, SC. She has eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is survived by three siblings, Frank (Sara) Buckelew of Jonesboro, AR, Bessie Sanders of Fulton, KY and Richard (Katie) Buckelew of Clinton, KY. She was especially close to Geneva Jones, who helped care for Naomi the last three years of her life.

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Mildred Marie Jones Stone

July 12, 1929 – May 10, 2015

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Jerry Temple Powers

January 03, 1936 – May 10, 2015

Jerry T. Powers 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Oakwood Community Living Center. He was born January 3, 1936 to the late Henry and Beulah Waterson Powers. Mr. Powers was a retired sales clerk at Tennessee Pipe and Dyersburg Machine Works. Funeral services for Mr. Powers will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Donnie Ragsdale. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends Monday, May 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by 2 sons, Terry Powers (Holly) of Dyersburg, Tony Powers of Chicago, IL, 2 grandchildren, Marah Powers, Dustin Powers and 2 great-grandchildren, Emmaree Taylor and Weston Taylor. The family requests memorials be directed to Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church Playground Equipment Fund, c/o Anna Frances Myers, 220 Salem Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, May 11th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, May 12th, 2015 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Mrs. Glenda Mansfield Tolbert

November 10, 1942 – May 09, 2015

Glenda Marie Tolbert, age 72, of Halls died Saturday, May 9, 2015 in Covington, TN. Glenda was born November 10, 1942 in Pemiscott Co., MO. She is the daughter of the late Abner and the late Lemah Kathrine (Harrell) Mansfield. She was married to the late James R. Tolbert Sr. She was an auto-body repair shop owner. She is survived by one son, James R. (Phyllis) Tolbert Jr. of Covington, TN. She also leaves three sisters: Ruth Marseal of MO, Linda Miller of Dyersburg, TN, Dora Besher of MO and one brother: Sonny Mansfield of MO. Glenda is also survived by three grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Visitation will be from 5 til 8pm Friday, May 15 at Halls Funeral Home. The funeral service will be at 11:00am Saturday May 16 at Curve Baptist Church near Ripley. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. . . Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Calling Hours MAY 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 MAY 16 (CT) Curve Baptist Church Ripley, TN

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Mrs Mary Ella Sullivan

August 31, 1913 – May 08, 2015

Mrs. Mary Ella Wilkes Sullivan, age 101, of Halls died Friday, May 8, 2015 at The Bridge Nursing Home in Ridgely, TN. Mrs. Mary was born August 31, 1913 in Cedar Chapel, TN. She is the daughter of the late Lucius Perry Wilkes and the late Nora (Black) Wilkes. She was married to the late Earl Graves and the late Bates Sullivan. She was a homemaker. She was affectionately known by many as "Aunt Mary". Mrs. Mary is survived by one sister, Naulene Jordan of Halls. She also leaves a niece, Donna Ewell of Halls, TN, and six nephews: Jim Hickman of Henning, Johnny Roberts of Halls, Jerry Jordan of Halls, Gerald Brandon of Dyersburg, Steve Jordan of Rochester, NY and Ronnie Roberts of Halls. Mrs. Mary is also preceded in death by five sisters: Louise Hickman, Margaret Keller, Kathleen Grainger, Emma Lou Paschal and Martha Viar. Calling hours will be Monday, May 11 from 10:00am until service time at Halls Funeral Home. The funeral will be held 11:00 am. on Monday, May 11 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St, Halls, TN. Rev. Brian Isabell will be officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery Henning, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorials be made to the First Baptist Church of Halls or the donor's choice. . Cemetery Details Bethlehem Cemetery Henning, TN Previous Events Calling Hours MAY 11. 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAY 11. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Karen Clymer Bickers

September 30, 1958 – May 08, 2015

Karen Clymer Bickers, 57, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born September 30, 1958 to the late Bill and Jackie Guthrie Clymer, she was an employee at Sun Products. Karen was a member of First Baptist Church and a 1976 graduate of Dyersburg High School. Funeral services for Ms. Bickers will be at 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Mike Hickman. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Earl Johnson, Bruce Riley, David Bolden, Jeff Burroughs, Jim Poe and Jerry Roberts. The family will receive friends Wednesday beginning at 2:00 pm until service time at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Jada Bickers of Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 02:00 pm - 04:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 04:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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John Dee Pierce

January 02, 1949 – May 07, 2015

John Dee Pierce, 66, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at his residence.

He was retired from the maintenance department at Zenith Electronics. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

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Starr Marie Parrish

July 19, 1956 – May 07, 2015

Starr Marie Parrish, 58, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a waitress at Abe's Ribeye Barn and attended First Christian Church at Chestnut Bluff.

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May Bell Clark

October 13, 1934 – May 07, 2015

May Bell Clark, 80, of Ridgely, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at her residence.

She was a retired employee at The Bridge at Ridgely and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Ridgely.

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Catherine Frazier Patty Leduke

January 14, 1916 – May 06, 2015

Catherine Frazier Patty LeDuke passed away on the morning of May 6 th , in h er home on LeDuke Street in Tiptonville, Tennessee; a home she lived in for 75 years, built by her and her husband in 1939. For almost 40 years she was ½ of a team known simply as "Miss Catherine and Mr. James Neville." Her husband, James Neville, preceded her in death in 1977. Miss Catherine was a revered teacher to more than one generation of students at both Tiptonville and Lake County High School, a mentor to a long list of students who followed her example and became teachers themselves, and an inspiration to the congregation at her beloved First Presbyterian Church in Tiptonville where she was an Elder.

Following her retirement in the early 80's she took up the hobby of photography and was rarely seen after that without a camera in her hand. Catherine was a 50 year member of the Eastern Star, a lifetime member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an active member of the Lake County Historical Society, the first chairperson of the Lake County Primary Care Center, and was West Tennessee's first inductee into the Tennessee Teacher's Hall of Fame.

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Margie Louise Henry

August 23, 1947 – May 05, 2015

Margie Louise Henry, 67, of Halls, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Shelter for the Sheep.

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James W. "Jimmy" Booker

April 27, 1950 – May 05, 2015

James Booker, 65, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Methodist Hospital Germantown. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Booker; 1 daughter, Melondy Myers of Friendship; 1 son, Robby Elliott (Heidi) of Fort Bliss, TX; 1 step-daughter, Christie Glynn (Richard) of Mesa, AZ; 1 step-son Kevin Woods, (Dana) of Dyersburg; 2 sisters, Donna Neal of Ripley, Shirley Vaughn of Middleton; 4 brothers, Larry Ditto (Tammy) of Paris, Tony Ditto of Brownsville, Lynn Ditto (Vickie) of Gadsden and Jerry Booker (Laverne) of Halls; 5 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and 4 step-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Willimeter Dennison Ditto and Woodrow Booker. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN

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Charles L. Toombs

May 18, 1937 – May 04, 2015

Charles L. Toombs, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was the owner of Toombs Upholstery and was a Methodist. Charles served 9 years in the Army National Guard and was a member of the gun club.

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Rev. Richard Walter Behnke

January 21, 1938 – May 04, 2015

Rev. Richard Walter Behnke, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2015 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville.

He was the Pastor and member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of Wayne State University in Detroit, MI and a graduate of Concordia Theological Seminary in Ft. Wayne, IN. He served 27 1/2 years in the U.S. Navy, retiring as Commander. Richard was a Minister for over 30 years and served as a Chaplain with the Dyersburg Police Department.

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Beth Ann Anderson

August 23, 1944 – May 04, 2015

Beth Ann Ward Anderson, 70, of Tiptonville, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union City. She was born August 23, 1944 to the late Herschell and Mae Shirley Ward. She was disabled. Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jeff Hayes, Eric Allen, Stan Allen, Tyler Fowler, Henry L. Donnell and Mike Osteen. Honorary pallbearers will be T.J. Kirby, Kevin Davis and Jody Watts. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until service time Wednesday, May 6th at the funeral home. She is survived by her son Gary Wayne Allen of Obion County; her sister, Mary Lou Pitts of Tiptonville; a brother, John Wesley Ward,5 grandchildren, Eric Wayne Allen, Stan Lee Allen, Deborah Allen, Abigail Allen, Michael Whitehead; and 3 great-grandchildren, Cody Whitehead, McKenzie Allen and Lyric Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Rhonda Lee Ann Whitehead; 2 sons, Virgil Lee Allen, Jr, Terry Wayne Allen;and 1 grandson, Justin Whitehead. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 12:00 am New Haven Cemetery , Ridgely TN 38080 Visitation Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 10:00 am - 02:00 pm the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Wednesday, May 6th, 2015 02:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Martha " Sug " Lovelace

January 10, 1926 – April 30, 2015

Martha "Sug" Lovelace, age 89, of Friendship died Wednesday, April 29, 2015 at Bells Nursing Home and Rehab of Bells, TN. Mrs. "Sug" was born January 10, 1926 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late George Lee and the late Sally Frances (Goodwin) Summerlin. She was married to the late John Robert Lovelace. Mrs. "Sug" was a farmer and homemaker. Mrs. "Sug" is survived by one daughter: Barbara Sue Ezekiel of Germantown, TN and two sons: Robert(Elaine) Lovelace Jr of Moscow, TN, Gene(Deeann) Lovelace of Finley, TN; She also leaves behind five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert Lee Summerlin, Marvin Summerlin and a sister, Bee Moore. The funeral will be held 10:30 am on Saturday, May 2 at Halls Funeral Home Inc., 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Rev. Robert Griffin officiating. Burial to follow in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday, May 1 from 5 til 8pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the donors choice. Cemetery Details Archer's Chapel Cemetery Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation MAY 1. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service MAY 2. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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