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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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Ellis Wayne Bane

March 07, 1944 – April 30, 2015

Ellis Wayne Bane, 71, of Finley, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Delta Medical Center in Memphis.

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Thomas "Tommy" Scott Corum

May 18, 1959 – April 30, 2015

Thomas "Tommy" Scott Corum, 55, of Tiptonville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at his residence.

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George Boyd Fisher

May 24, 1925 – April 30, 2015

George Boyd Fisher, 89, of Friendship, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Alamo Nursing and Rehab.

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Eva Jean Mathis

September 02, 1942 – April 28, 2015

Eva Jean Mathis, age 72, of Camden died Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Vanderbilt Medical Center of Nashville, TN. Eva was born September 2, 1942 in Lauderdale Co. , TN. She is the daughter of the late Ben and the late Thelma Louise (Bridges) Henson. She married Jerry Wayne Mathis. She was employed as a waitress. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Wayne Mathis two sons: Randal Sadler of IN, Terry Sadler of KY; Sister of three sisters: Mary Jones of Lake In The Hills, IL, Charlotte Bellington of Sterling, IL, Brenda Henson of Sterling, IL and three brothers: Ben Henson, Jr. of Rock Falls, IL, Billy Henson of Rock Falls, IL, Michael Henson of Chicago, IL; She also has two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her Son, Ronald Sadler, Son, Jeffrey Thomas, Brother, Randy Henson, Brother, Jerry Neel Henson, Sister, Dorothy Piro, Sister, Martha Harris, and a Grandchild. A graveside service will be held at 2pm on May 2, 2015 at Dry Hill Cemetery, Dry Hill Rd., Halls, TN with Bro. Tracy Henson officiating. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be Saturday, May 2 from 12:00pm 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 MAY 2. 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 MAY 2. 2:00 PM (CT) Dry Hill Cemetery Dry Hill RD east Halls, TN

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Frances Ilene Flatt

December 14, 1936 – April 26, 2015

Frances Ilene Flatt, 78, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Betty Sue Putman

August 05, 1923 – April 23, 2015

Betty Sue Putman, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1923 to the late John Thomas and Lillie Gertrude Hester Canada, Sr. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sellers Sunday School class, Salt & Pepper Senior group and the Senior Circle. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Putman will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 25, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Dr. Aubrey Hay, Dr. David Russell and Reverend Dell King. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Jim Bane, Lowell Beck, James Cooper, Jere Ozment, John Palmer, Bill Revell, George Robertson, John Talley, Jack Todd and Raney Webb. The family will receive friends Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home. She is survived by her two daughters, Joyce Putman Tuller of Munford, Marjorie P. Kiwala of Dyersburg; 3 grandchildren, Tim Robertson, Jeri Lynn Taylor, Jennifer Hayes, 5 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William Thomas Putman; her sister, Loraine Canada; and two brothers, John T. Canada, Jr. and Harold Hester Canada. The family requests memorials be directed First United Methodist Church Discretionary Fund, PO Box 452, Dyersburg,TN 38025-0452. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Other Saturday, April 25th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Saturday, April 25th, 2015 10:00 am - 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, April 25th, 2015 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Charles Dahlia Campbell, Sr.

December 11, 1937 – April 22, 2015

Charles Dahlia Campbell, Sr., 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at his residence.

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Samuel Johnson

April 18, 2015 – April 22, 2015

Samuel Johnson, infant son of Greg and Kristin Johnson, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.

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Olen Fisher

February 02, 1929 – April 21, 2015

Olen Fisher, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Amaryllis Mcdaniel Hooper

October 05, 1933 – April 21, 2015

Amaryllis McDaniel Hooper, 81, of Newbern, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

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Sammie Dale James

June 17, 1946 – April 21, 2015

Sammie Dale James, 68, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Billy Reed Young

September 08, 1939 – April 20, 2015

Billy Reed Young, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his residence.

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Vickie Niehaus Ketchum

November 28, 1953 – April 17, 2015

Vickie Niehaus Ketchum, 61, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at her residence. Born November 28, 1953 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the manager of Acred Shoe Store for 39 years. Vickie was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church and a 1972 graduate of Dyersburg High School. Funeral services will be at Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:00 am in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Travis Reasons, John Branscum, Corey Jeffries, Branden Garcia, Mike Nicks and Jamie Wilson. Visitation will be Sunday, April 19th from 5-7 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her son, Matt Ketchum (Daphne) of Dyersburg; her father, Warren "Grandpa" Niehaus of Dyersburg; 2 sisters, Laura Alm of Michigan, Julie Vaupel (Keith) of Galesburg, IL; 3 grandchildren, Preston Ketchum, Lexie Ketchum, Stella Ketchum and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Millie Niehaus and her sister, Pat Merritt. The family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1055, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1055 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101-9929. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Sunday, April 19th, 2015 05:00 pm - 07:00 am Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Monday, April 20th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, April 20th, 2015 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Margaret Lucille Long Barnes

January 25, 1923 – April 16, 2015

Margaret Lucille Long Barnes, 92, of Ridgely, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2015 at her residence.

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Nettie Jo Barbee Shell

October 02, 1932 – April 15, 2015

Nettie Jo Barbee Shell was born October 2, 1932 passed on to heaven April 15, 2015.

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Ouida Gooch Belton

April 08, 1929 – April 14, 2015

Ouida Gooch Belton, age 86, of Halls, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. She was born on April 8, 1929 to the late Sidney and Kathleen Gooch. She graduated as class salutatorian from Halls High School and started working for the Ford Dealership in Halls. After relocating to Memphis, she continued to work for the Ford Company and on November 1, 1953 she married Jackie A. Belton, of Halls, Tennessee. In 1977, Ouida graduated from Memphis State University, Magna Cum Laude, with a Bachelor of Business Degree and was hired by the Holiday Inn Corporation where she held various positions of responsibility until her retirement. Ouida loved God and was faithful to her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved the church and was dedicated to service. She taught Sunday School to various age groups from babies to adults and served as the church Sunday School director, as well as, the church Women's Missionary Union director. Ouida, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, is survived by her husband of 61 years, Jackie Belton; her daughters, Catherine Ann Belton of Halls, TN, Sondra Wright (Larry) of Memphis, TN, and Amy Winn (Mike) of Bryant, AR; her siblings, Sonny Gooch (Lou) of Germantown, TN, Douglas Gooch of Ripley, TN, and Joe Gooch (Jeannie) of Collierville, TN; her grandchildren, Will Wright (Megan), Emily Cavallo (Mike), Sarah Robinson (Jake), Amanda Ward (Daren), Allison Maxwell (Jake), Mark Winn and John Winn; her great grandchildren, Hannah Ward, Caroline Ward, Caleb Cavallo, and Holt Robinson; and a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church Street, Halls, TN on Saturday, April 18, at 2 p.m. The family will receive friends on Friday, April 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Gates Baptist Church, 85 West Wardlow Street, Gates, TN, 38037. Cemetery Details Halls Cemetery Tigrett St. Halls, TN 38040 Previous Events Visitation APR 17. 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service APR 18. 2:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Dianne Norris Donner

March 07, 1949 – April 14, 2015

Dianne Norris Donner, 66, of the RoEllen Community, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1949 to the late George Bitner "Sonny" and Emma Jean Ashley Norris. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School for many years; former board member of the McIver's Grant Public Library and Girl Scout Leader. Her ministry included baking, knitting and sewing to benefit numerous charities that were near and dear to her heart. Dianne was inducted into the Mid South Horse Association Hall of Fame. She raised and exhibited many Tennessee Walking Horses including a World Grand Champion. Funeral services for Mrs. Donner will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church conducted by Reverend Gary Meade and Reverend Kim Kulow. Pallbearer will be Paul Yarbro. Inurnment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive friends Friday, April 17th beginning at 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at McIver's Grant Public Library. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Richard Donner; two daughters, Mary Anna Pritchett (Heath), Cheraton Dykes (Dale), both of Dyersburg; one sister, Janice Norris McCain (Larry) of Tiptonville; two brothers, Ashley E. Norris of New Iberia, LA, George E. Norris of Tiptonville; six grandchildren, Logan, JR, Grant Dykes and Ellie, Emma Claire and Joe Wheeler Pritchett, all of Dyersburg; her mother-in-law Martha Donner Borthwick of Osprey, FL.; two sister-in-laws, Suzanne Donner of Franklin and Betsy Bloch (John) of Mora, NM and several nieces and nephews. The family requests memorials be directed to McIver's Grant Public Library, 410 W. Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024, Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1055, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1055, or St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 108 N.King Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, April 17th, 2015 10:00 am - 01:00 pm McIver's Grant Public Library , Dyersburg TN 38024 Memorial Service Friday, April 17th, 2015 02:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Lester V. Frame

August 06, 1946 – April 12, 2015

Lester V Frame, age 68, of Halls died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Jackson General Hospital of Jackson, TN. Lester was born August 6, 1946 in , AR. He is the son of the late Lester and the late Leona (Sanderson) Frame. He retired from the Army. He is survived by one daughter: Christina Frame of LA and two sons: Benjamin Frame of OK, Nathaniel Frame of OK; Brother of two sisters: Ada Vivian of AR, Gene Vivian of AR and two brothers: James Frame of Halls, TN, Gary Frame of AR; The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, April 18 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, April 18. Calling hours will be Saturday, April 18 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 APR 18. 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service APR 18. 11:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Teresa Glass

July 14, 1949 – April 12, 2015

Teresa Glass, 65, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1949 to English Elmore and Lillie Mae Frizzell O'Banion. She was retired in loan operations at First Citizens National Bank and a member of First Christian Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Glass will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at The First Christian Church, conducted by Pastor Brian Grow and Pastor Mike Gardner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ron Waterman, Cliff Sweat, Tom Palmer, Charlie Seaton, Rawlin Fowlkes and Wayne Broadstone. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Hicks, Larry Anderson, Lynn Brooks, Cecil Armstrong, David Caldwell and Paul Cook. The family will receive friends Tuesday, April 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home and beginning at 11:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the First Christian Church. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Ronnie Glass; 1 daughter, Shannon Lee Herr (Jonathan) of Dickinson, ND; 1 son, Stephen Glass (Michele) of Bluff City, TN; her mother, Lillie Mae Frizzell O'Banion; 4 sisters, Sharon Eason of Jackson, Denise Barrett (Frank) of Laurel, MS, Deedra Hendry (Robbie) of Soso, MS, Tina Ward of Clearwater, FL; 1 brother, English O'Banion, Jr. (Barbara) of Collierville; 3 grandchildren, Megan Herr, John Herr, Clara Glass; and 1 great-grandchild, Adler Thompson. She was preceded in death by her father, English O'Banion, Sr. The family requests memorials be directed to The First Christian Church Building, 1200 Community Park Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, April 14th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 12:00 am Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 11:00 am - 01:00 pm First Christian Church 1200 Community Park Rd, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, April 15th, 2015 01:00 pm First Christian Church 1200 Community Park Rd, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Ruth Ann Austin

May 08, 1924 – April 10, 2015

Ruth Ann Austin, age 90, of Halls died Friday, April 10, 2015 at home in Gates. Ruth was born May 8, 1924 in Hardeman CO., TN. She is the daughter of the late Roy and the late Levinia (Faulkner) Qualls. She was a Farmer. She is survived by three daughters: Judy Tisdale of Albertsville, IL, Beverly Harris of Gates, TN, Brenda Kail of Elizabethtown, IL and two sons: Thomas Sills of Henderson, TN, Steve Sills of Halls, TN; Sister of one brother: Kenneth Qualls of AZ; Predeceased by her Son, Philip Sills, brother, Gene Qualls, sister, Myrtle Austin, sister, Wilma Stanley. The funeral will be held 10:00 am on Monday, April 13 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Ron Davis officiating. Burial will be in Brownsville Memorial Gardens, Brownsville on Monday, April 13 at 10:00 am. Calling hours will be Sunday, April 12 from 5pm until 8pm. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Cemetery Details Brownsville Memorial Gardens Previous Events Visitation APR 12. 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net Service APR 13. 10:00 AM (CT) Halls Funeral Home 109 North Church Street Halls, TN 38040 (731) 836-7111 hallsfuneralhome@bellsouth.net

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Hester Imogene "Jean" Wright

February 26, 1938 – April 10, 2015

Hester Imogene "Jean" Wright, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

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Frank Burnett

October 21, 1942 – April 09, 2015

Willie Franklin "Frank" Burnett, 72, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at Caromont Hospital in Gastonia, N.C.

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Madie N. Davis

November 17, 1934 – April 08, 2015

Madie N. Davis, 80, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1934 to the late William Grant and Betty Lucilla Biggers Sumners. She was a retired receptionist and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 11, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Loren Stephens and Dr. Mark Davis. Interment will follow Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, MO. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Glenn Brown, John Goodwin, Anthony Davis, Jason Reams, Michael Reams and Alex Brown. The family will receive friends Friday, April 10th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband Thomas W. Davis; 2 daughters, Kathy Goodwin (John) of Okawville, IL, Karen Brown (Glenn) of Olive Branch, MS; 1 son Keith Darnell of Steele, MO; 4 sisters, Shirley Dodd of Steele, MO, Alice Jacobi and Carolyn Hager of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Ruth Ann Dougherty of Bonsall, CA; 1 brother, Jerry Sumners of Olathe, KS; 4 grandchildren, Jason Reams, Michael Reams, Alex Brown, Lauren VanTine and 6 great-grandchildren, Roman Reams, Evelyn Reams, Joshua Reams, Kale VanTine, Jaxson VanTine and Radley VanTine. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband Joe Darnell and 1 brother, Carey Grant Sumners. The family requests memorials be directed Dyersburg Dyer County Humane Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, April 10th, 2015 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Other Saturday, April 11th, 2015 12:00 am Mt. Zion Cemetery 113 Co Rd 548, Steele MO 63877 Funeral Service Saturday, April 11th, 2015 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Brad Williams

October 07, 1975 – April 07, 2015

Brad Williams, age 39, of Ripley died Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at his home in Ripley. Brad was born on October 7, 1975 in Memphis, TN. He was employed by Fullen Dock as a Warehouse Manager. Brad is survived by his son, Justin Kyle Williams of Collierville, TN. He is also survived by his mother, Shirley Sadler Adams of Ripley, TN., and father, Danny Ray (Darlene) Williams of Millington, TN. Brad is survived by a brother, Clint Adams of Ripley, TN., and a loving step father, Rick Adams of Halls, TN. Brad is also survived by his fiance', Candy Curtis and daughter Caitlynn Curtis of Ripley, TN. He also leaves his grandparents, Mrs. Fannie Lee Williams of Ripley, TN. and Dr. Stuart and Mrs. Dotsy Sadler Crichfield of Halls, TN. Brad was preceded in death by his grandfathers: Mr. James C. Williams, and Mr. Gene Sadler. Calling hours will be Friday, April 10 from 5- 8pm at the First United Methodist Church of Ripley, 145 S. Main St., Ripley, TN. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 11 at the First United Methodist Church Of Ripley, 145 S. Main St. Dr. Paul Mullikin and Dennis Sadler will be officiating. Burial will be held in Ripley Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Cemetery Details Ripley Memorial Gardens Ripley, TN

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Harry L. Smith

January 14, 1944 – April 04, 2015

Harry L. Smith, 71, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at his residence.

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Martha Janette Fox

January 28, 1937 – April 04, 2015

Martha Janette Fox, 78, of Kenton passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Charles Richard "Dick" Stanfield, Jr.

July 11, 1935 – April 02, 2015

Charles Richard "Dick" Stanfield, Jr., 79, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Thelma Davis Ketchum

July 30, 1919 – April 02, 2015

Thelma Davis Ketchum, 95, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center.

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Virginia Ann "Miss Jenny" Acker Edwards

February 22, 1931 – April 01, 2015

Virginia Ann "Miss Jenny" Acker Edwards, retired Director of Christian Education at the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and librarian at Central Elementary School in Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on April 1, 2015.

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Shurldine S. Curtis

July 11, 1941 – April 01, 2015

Shurldine S. Curtis, 73, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at her residence.

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Kenny Wayne Christian

June 19, 1962 – April 01, 2015

Kenny Christian of Dyersburg, TN died April 1, 2015. He was born Dyersburg, TN to Jack and Genelle Christian. He was carpenter who specialized in remodeling houses and installing vinyl siding. He was an accomplished musician who loved to play his guitar whenever he could get family or close friends together. One of his favorite pastimes was to draw the things that he saw surrounding himlandscapes, pets, etc. A private memorial service for Kenny will be at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his father, Jack Christian of Dyersburg, TN; two daughters: Casey Frye of Jackson, TN and Hillary Christian of Nashville, TN; his son: Josh Johnson of Henning, TN; one sister: Jill Headley of Dyersburg, TN; one brother: Jonathan Christian of Memphis, TN; four grandchildren: Kendall Longmire, Kyrstin Merriweather, and Triniti Woods of Jackson, TN; and, Jaxon Jines of Nashville, TN. Along with his wife Carla Christian, he was preceded in death by his mother, Genelle Christian, Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Memorial Service , TN

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Jerry Dexter Smith

September 24, 1946 – March 31, 2015

Jerry Dexter Smith, 68, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

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Zaylee Grace Torres

December 22, 2014 – March 29, 2015

Zaylee Grace Torres, age 3 mos. 7 days of Halls died Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital for Women of Memphis, TN. Zaylee was born December 22, 2014 in Memphis, TN. She is the daughter of Wasmen Tabi and Sharon Kay (Stone) Torres. She is survived by her father Wasmen Tabi Torres and mother Sharon Kay (Stone) Torres. She is also survived by Grand-mother, Peggy Sue Torres; Grand-parents, Sharon and Henry Stevens; Great Grandfather, Leon Nelson. Predeceased by her Great Grandmother Shirley Nelson. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Tuesday, March 31, graveside, Floyds Chapel Cemetery with Bro. Ron Scott officiating. Previous Events Grave side service MAR 31. 11:00 AM (CT) Floyd's Chapel Cemetery Friendship, TN

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Andrew Lewis Pickens

November 08, 1933 – March 27, 2015

Andrew Lewis Pickens, 81, of Jackson, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Southern Hills Hospital in Nashville.

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Patricia Ann Pinckley

February 03, 1950 – March 23, 2015

Patricia Ann Pinckley, 65, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2015 at her residence.

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Larry Gene Parker

March 02, 1942 – March 22, 2015

Larry Gene Parker, 73, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at his residence.

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Caroline Stephens Klahn

December 28, 1934 – March 22, 2015

Caroline Henrietta Stephens Klahn, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, resident of Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died on Sunday, March 22, 2015. Caroline was born in Newbern, TN on December 28, 1934 to the late Ernest P. Taylor and Catherine Morgan Taylor. Caroline was a homemaker for years and later worked for K-Mart and Wal-Mart as a department manager. She was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, was active in the Dyer Baptist Associate and she worked for Easter Seals. Her life revolved around her family who she always put first. She is survived by her daughter, Karen Songer and husband, Joe, of Springville, AL, her son, Mark Stephens and wife, Carolyn, of Dyersburg, TN, her son, Bruce Stephens of Ashville, AL, her daughter, Susan Walden and husband, Danny, of Dyersburg, TN; 10 grandchildren, Chad Stephens, Tara Smith, Diana Songer, Jennifer Chavez, Charles Bruce Stephens, Jonathon Stephens, Zach Walden, Evan Walden, Ian Walden, Elliott Walden; 15 great grandchildren, Molly Stephens, Tyler Stephens, Perri Brooke Hughes, Dylan Hughes, Parker Hughes, Landon Griffin, Peyton Griffin, Audrey Smith, Parker Smith, Alex Chavez, Emma Calderon-Chavez, Cooper Stephens, Tripp Stephens, Addy Walden, Payton Hinson and her sister, Dorothy Strunk of Knoxville, TN. Caroline was preceded in death by her son, David Kent Stephens; husbands, Richard Klahn and J.C. Stephens, Jr.; 2 brothers, Morgan Taylor, J.W. Taylor and her brother-in-Law, Winston Strunk. Memorial funeral services will be at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105; Wounded Warriors, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, Florida 32256; or the Church Grove Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 424, 1060 West Main, Newbern, TN 38059. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Memorial Service Wednesday, March 25th, 2015 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 1984 St John Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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