Independent local accountability journalism for Dyer & Lake counties and the Midsouth.
10,895 obituaries from area funeral homes, newest first. Each notice links to the funeral home's official page for the full obituary and condolences.
October 06, 1972 – September 08, 2013
Stephen Ray Burkhead, 40, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a member of South Fork Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
April 17, 1921 – September 08, 2013
T.E.(Pete) Boatright, Jr.,92, of Dyersburg died Sunday, September 8, 2013 at his residence . He was a member of the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church of Dyersburg for 70 years, serving as a deacon and faithful member of the Asburn Men's Bible Class. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services will at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 11, 2013, graveside, at Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Rev. Larry A. Blakeburn officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Mike Boatright, Tommy Boatright, Laura Ann Boatright Maroney, and Randy Boatright. He is survived by his daughter Laura Ann Maroney and husband Sid of Sequim, WA; three sons: Mike Boatright and wife Patricia of Jackson, TN; Randy Boatright and wife Becky, and Tommy Boatright all of Dyersburg, TN; five grandchildren: David Boatright, Keith Boatright, Ryan Boatright, Eric Boatright and Rachel Boatright; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Marie Jeanette Green Boatright; his parents: Ladye Jo White Boatright and Thelbert Earl Boatright, Sr.; and three brothers: Norman Boatright, Jack Boatright, and Frank Boatright. The family requests memorials be directed to the First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024; The Union Mission 213 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024; or, the charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 11:00 am - 01:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Wednesday, September 11th, 2013 02:00 pm Fairview Cemetery 820 Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 31, 1928 – September 07, 2013
J.V. "Jack" DeWitt, 85, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a franchisee owner of Sonic Drive In, founder of D & B Properties and a member of Phillips Street Church of God and Village Baptist Church in Destin, FL. He was a graduate of Viola High School in Viola, AR and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served for six years. He was a Mason and a Shriner.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 20, 1957 – September 07, 2013
Timothy Cashion, 56, of Obion County, died Saturday, September 7, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a former employee at Picsweet and attended Woodward's Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Rev. James R. Gunter. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Timmy Boyd, Troy Boyd, Brian Cashion, John Cashion, Phillip Cashion and Jimmy Dale Goodman. The Cashion family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Monday, September 9th at the funeral home. He is survived by his 3 sisters, Mary Edward and Martha Thompson and husband Richard of Hornbeak, Susan Boyd and husband Roy of Wynnburg, 6 brothers, Jimmy Goodman of Humboldt, Gary Dale Goodman of Union City, Robert Cashion of Troy, Jackie Cashion and wife Laverne of Obion, Henry Cashion of Georgia and William Cashion and wife Shelia of Obion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl William and Fannie Belle Goodman Cashion, 1 sister Audrey Darnell and 3 brothers, Charles Lewis Cashion, John Daniel Cashion and Phillip Stanley Cashion. The family requests memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association or American Heart Association. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, September 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 11:00 am Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 13, 1934 – September 04, 2013
Nancy Laverne Owens Fine, 79, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2013 in Greensboro, NC.
She was a hard worker all of her life.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → August 27, 1974 – September 04, 2013
Amy Beth Little age 39 of Dyersburg, formerly of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Wednesday at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Cremation services are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 17, 1967 – September 04, 2013
Robert Thomas Turnbo, Jr., 46, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at his residence. He was a self-employed contractor. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 Graveside at McCullough's Chapel Cemetery officiated by Reverend Don Williams. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by two sons, Robert Wesley Turnbo and Tyson Thomas Turnbo, both of Dyersburg, one sister, Marie Walker of Dyersburg and one brother Wesley Howard Turnbo of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his sister Paula Turnbo and his parents Robert Thomas Turnbo, Sr. and Sheila Kirk Turnbo. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Friday, September 6th, 2013 02:00 pm McCullough's Chapel Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
December 12, 1998 – September 03, 2013
David Keith King age 14 of Dyersburg passed away on Tuesday at his residence.
He was a student at Dyersburg High School and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 24, 1932 – September 02, 2013
Mary Sue London, age 81, of Halls died at her residence on Monday the 2nd of September. Mary was born January 24, 1932 in Crockett Co., TN. She is the daughter of the late Ernest and the late Myrtle (Blackwell) Elmore. She was married to the late Adrian London. She was a former employee of the Tupperware Co. She is survived by two daughters: Patricia (Wilson) Fesmire of Dyer, TN, Gwendolyn (Larry) Leonard of Dyersburg, TN Sister of one brother: Ernest (Vera) Elmore Jr. of Cordova, TN; She also has three grandchildren; Jason (Mandy) Leonard; Keri-Leigh (Bruce) Swims; Emily (Luke) Hollingsworth; Mrs. London is also survived by six Great Grandchildren; Clay Hollingsworth; Lottie Hollingsworth; Huck Hollingsworth; Abigail Swims; Will Leonard; Katie Brooke Leonard. Predeased by her husband; Adrian London, daughter; Rejina London, brother; Bruce Elmore, and two grandsons; Shannon Jackson; Spence Jackson. Visitation will be held from 5-8pm on Tuesday at the Halls Funeral Home 109 N. Church St. Funeral Services will be held at the Halls Funeral Home 109 N. Church St. at 2:30pm on 9-4-13. Burial will be in Archer's Chapel Cemetery. . .
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
September 02, 1951 – September 02, 2013
Rachel O. Dial, 62, of Obion died Monday, September 2, 2013 at Union City Baptist Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and member of Dew Drop Independent Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 5, 2013 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Robert Mann and Reverend Jimmy Goodman. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Danny Goodman, Jr., Keith Goodman, Anthony Hollandsworth, Lee Goodman, Stan Shelton, Skylar Shelton and Garrett Shelton. Honorary pallbearer will be David Dial. The Dial family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, September 4th at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband James Dial, Sr. of Obion, one daughter Kathy Clay and husband Jerry of Dyersburg, one son James Dial, Jr. and wife Kim of Obion, six sisters Peggy Smith, Earlene Blair, Darlene Hollandsworth, all of Ridgely, Shirley Hall of Winchester, Dian Hall of Estill Springs, Yvonne Mealer of Dyersburg, two brothers Jimmy Goodman of Wynnburg, Danny Goodman of Ridgely, three grandchildren Shayna Burg, Kelsy Dial, Hope Clay and one great-grandson Blayze Burg. She was preceded in death by her parents Grover and Irene Goodman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, September 5th, 2013 02:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
December 26, 1945 – September 01, 2013
Gloria Ann Richardson, 67, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2013 at her sister's residence in Newbern.
She was a retired manager of Countryside Grocery Store.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
December 27, 1925 – August 31, 2013
Wymond Monroe Moore was born on Munn Moore's Hill in Halls on December 27, 1925 and died on August 31, 2013. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Maude Moore, his brother, Wayne Moore and sister-in-law Laura Moore. He is survived by a nephew and niece of Memphis and a number of cousins. Wymond was a World War II veteran, having served in the South Pacific. He was aboard Navy Ship PCE872, which directed the first landing on Okinawa on April 1, 1945. He is a member of the American Legion, a retired Westinghouse Corporation employee and was a member of the Halls First United First Methodist Church for many , many years. He was also very active in the Veteran's Museum in Halls. His service was held 12:00 pm. at Halls Funeral Home on September 4, 2013. Mr. Moore had requested any memorials be sent to the Veteran's Museum.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → September 15, 1925 – August 31, 2013
John Edward Stanley, 87, of Portage, IN, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2013 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis.
He was an international staff representative for USWA, member of Pathway Assembly of God in Portage, IN and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he served in the Battle of the Bulge and received the Medal of Bravery, Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 05, 1925 – August 29, 2013
Leonard Edward Blalock, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired self-employed painter, member of Middle City Church of Jesus Christ and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 19, 1916 – August 28, 2013
Florence A. Knox, 97, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was the former co-owner of Sue Frances dress shop and a founding member of Holy Angels Catholic Church parish in Dyersburg. Miss Knox was active in the Legion of Mary, which welcomed new members to Holy Angels parish. She was also a Eucharist Minister and member of the Altar Society at Holy Angels. Funeral mass will be held at 12 Noon Wednesday, September 4, 2013, at Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg. She is survived by her two nieces, Bobbie Knox Echard of Houston, TX, Martha Calabria of Greensboro, NC and one nephew, Vincent E. Knox, Jr. of Winterville, NC. She is preceded in death by her parents Christopher and Anna Knox and her brother Vincent Knox. Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. The family requests memorials be directed to Holy Angels Catholic Church, 535 Tucker Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Mass Wednesday, September 4th, 2013 12:00 pm Holy Angels Catholic Church 535 Tucker St, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 08, 1948 – August 25, 2013
Herman Wayne "Bubba" Northcott, age 65, of Forked Deer Community near Gates died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his home. Mr. Northcott was born February 8, 1948 in Brownsvill,TN . He is the son of the late Earl and the late Jessie (Quick) Northcott. He married Bertha May Adkins Northcott. He was a Carpenter. He is survived by his wife: Bertha May (Adkins) Northcott three sons: Justin Northcott of Gates, TN, Joey Northcott of Gates, TN, Kerry Northcot of Ripley, TN; Brother of one brother: Rev. William "Bill" Northcott of Springhill, TN; He also leaves four grandsons; TylerNorthcott, , Kris Northcot , Kaleb Northcott, Kory Northcott. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. . .
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
June 04, 1944 – August 25, 2013
Dr. Joseph E. Robinson, Jr. was born June 4, 1944 to Joseph & Gladys Robinson in Pittsburgh, PA. There he earned an associate degree from Allegheny Technical Institute. After marrying his high school sweetheart, now Dr. Phyllis Robinson, and raising their children, he attended college and seminary. He earned a BA in theology, a Masters in Business Administration, a Doctorate of Ministry, a Doctor of Divinity as well as an honorary doctorate of Humanities.
He served on mission and evangelism fields throughout the United States, Canada, Haiti and Korea. God has also allowed him to serve several years as chaplain in prison ministry. He served as a board member and taught at Vision Christian Bible College and Seminary.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
September 23, 1942 – August 25, 2013
Billy Reed Fisher, 70, of Bonicord, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer, member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ and a veteran of Tennessee Army National Guard.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 13, 1960 – August 25, 2013
Nicky Lynn Burns, 53, of Finley died Sunday, August 25, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a farmer. Funeral services will be at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 27, 2013 Graveside at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his son Wesley Lynn Burns and wife Randi of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Janie Simpson of Finley, Shirley Ables of Dyersburg, 3 brothers, Roy Burns of Jenkinsville Community, David Burns of Unionville Community, Thomas Burns of Finley, 4 grandchildren, Anthony Burns, Bradley Burns, Camden Burns and Cerra Burns. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pollard and Lillie Permenter Copeland, 3 sisters, Mary Martin, Betty Ann Burns and Carolyn Burns and 1 brother, Paul Burns. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, August 27th, 2013 08:00 am City Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → October 10, 1958 – August 23, 2013
Bert Tolley, 54, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2013 at his residence.
He was the manager for Oakhaven Apartments and a member of Ridgely Church of Christ.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 13, 1949 – August 22, 2013
Brenda Kay Olds, age 64, of Halls died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Brenda was born February 13, 1949 in Pikeville, KY. She is the daughter of the late Franklin and the late Deloris (Martin) Keel. She was employed by World Color as a quality control Factory Employee. She is survived by three daughters: Tabatha (Phillip) Brown of Halls, TN, Cherry Olds of Halls, TN, Deloris Spray (Bobby Littles) of Ripley, TN; Sister of one sister: Lou Williams of VA and one brother: George Keel of West Jefferson, OH; She also has two grandchildren A memorial service will be announced at a later date.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
April 02, 1928 – August 22, 2013
Madeline Cherry Vaden, age 85, of Halls died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Hospital of Dyersburg, TN. Madeline was born April 2, 1928 . She is the daughter of the late George and the late Sarah (Cherry) Cherry. Mrs. Vaden was the widow of the late Wayne Vaden. She was employed by Allen Stone Box Co. as a Secretary. Madeline Vaden was also a member of First Christian Church of Halls.. She is survived by one daughter: Cyndi (Robert) Jones of Halls, TN; She also leaves a Grandson, Anthony Jones of Austin, TX. And a great grandson, Landon Jones of Austin, TX. Predeceased by her Sister, Mary Osborne, Sister, Sara Alice Richardson. The funeral will be held 12:00 pm on Saturday, August 24 at First Christian Church,101 College St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery, Halls on Saturday, August 24 at 12:00 pm. Calling hours will be Saturday, August 24 from 10 a.m. until service time at the First Christian Church in Halls. .
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 05, 1947 – August 22, 2013
Rev. Dr. Willie Gerald Newsom, 66, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 22, 2013 at his residence. He was born on January 5, 1947 in The City of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his father was the late Leslie Earl Newsom, died September 19, 1983; his mother was the late Mrs. Sue Davis Newsome, who died on September 17, 2011. Rev. Newsom graduated from Dyersburg's Alice Thurmond School, The Jennie Bell School and The Dyersburg High School. He attended for four years at The University of Tennessee at Martin from which he graduated with The Bachelor Of Arts Degree. He did post-graduate work credits from The Bethel College of Jackson, TN and received numerous post-graduate work credits from The Bethel college of McKenzie, TN. He did graduate work with The Memphis State University's Graduate Program held in Jackson, TN and had done graduate work at The University of Tennessee at Knoxville. He did much graduate work at The Memphis Theological Seminary of Memphis, TN. He earned the Doctor of Theology Degree from the Southern Bible Institute and Seminary of Thomson, GA, which is an accredited seminary; the seminary has branches in England, Scotland, Ireland, Honduras, Mexico and five American states. He was fully certified on a professional basis for teaching by The State of Tennessee Department of Education in Nashville, TN in the following academic areas: General Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Spanish and Bible. He taught in earlier times in four high schools. He graduated from The Reserve Officers' Training Program of The University of Tennessee at Martin with the rank of a Second Lieutenant in The U.S. Army Reserves and later graduated from The Brooke Army Medical Center of San Antonio, TX with The Medical Field Service Officer's Diploma. He served six years as an officer in The Reserves and received an Honorable discharge with the rank of first Lieutenant, having completed his required military service for his beloved country. He was fully ordained by The Southern Baptist church as a Minister Of The Gospel in 1971, having spent his previous years being brought up under the teachings of this nation's recognized largest Protestant church body. He accepted a position in 1982 as an Interim Minister of a supply basis with The United Methodist denominational work in Obion County, Tennessee. His ministry received ten awards from The United Methodist Church denomination, one of which was The Southeastern United States Conference on Evangelism Award for having the distinction of being the ministry that won The Highest Profession Of Faith Rate for the whole Memphis Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. His pastoral ministry won five service awards and "The Highest Rate of Church Growth Award" from The Memphis Annual Conference. He was the pastor whose ministry won "The Highest Number of Professions of Faith Award" for having lead Christ more souls than had any United Methodist church ministry in the approximately fifteen or more cities and towns or communities that composed the Dyersburg District of The United Methodist Church.His ministry won "The Highest Profession of Faith Rate Award" for The Dyersburg District of The United Methodist Church in addition to having won "The Highest Profession of Faith Rate Ward" from the Memphis Annual Conference for its scope of work through the area up to Nashville, TN. Thusly, his ministry may have been the one that not only lead the whole State of Tennessee in the number of awards received for their category for the same period of time, but it may have been the ministry that received more such awards than had any other ministry throughout The United States of America for the time frame considered. Rev. Newsom has spoken in more than sixty churches, spoke numerous times over Radio Station W.D.S.G. in Dyersburg on behalf of The Dyersburg Ministerial Association, spoke for The chapel Program of The Memphis theological Seminary, was Guest speaker for The Big Hatchie Association of Southern Baptist Churches at their Annual Gathering one year, was written about in newspapers and periodicals and was interviewed twice by tow multi-media. Rev. Newsom was elected to membership in The National Honor Society's National Beta Club and was written about in The Personalities Of The South. He holds recommendations from many outstanding Ministers of The Gospel. He personally taught Spanish to one family of future missionaries that later served God in Uruguay, South America. He did such free of charge. He had versatile writing talent, having written songs and poems. One of his poems was used by a nation-wide radio program for its Thanksgiving Offering in 1986; the poem was sent to hundreds of churches throughout American by that program. Dr. Newsom was honored by the Governors of Tennessee, Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia and New Mexico with Colonelships. He was commissioned an Ambassador of Good Will of Arkansas, Kentucky and Mississippi by Governors of those States. He was conferred by the governor of North Carolina "North Carolina's State of the Hearts Award", The Tennessee Outstanding Achievement Award" by the Governor of Tennessee, and "South Carolina's Governor's Award of Appreciation" by its Governor. The Governor of Texas commissioned Dr. Newsom a Texas Admiral. He was awarded from the commanding General of the U.S. Army's Accession Command "The U.S. Army's Award of Excellence Medal". Dr. Newsom founded the Sounds of Joy radio and TV programs that have been inscribed on plaques in the Southern Gospel Music Hall of Fame. The program is recognized each month in Power Source magazine and in CMP Magazine, both are nationally distributed publications. It is also mentioned in the annual publication, The Singing News Source Book that is also distributed nationally. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 25, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery officiated by Mr. Bill Revell. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Visitation will be from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. He is survived by his sister Peggy Gore of Mississippi and two brothers, Leslie Eugene Newsom of Memphis and Larry Dale Newsom of Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN Viewing , TN
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
September 16, 1931 – August 21, 2013
Christine Booker, age 81, of Ripley died Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center of Ripley, TN. Christine was born September 16, 1931 in Finley, TN. She is the daughter of the late John and the late Sadie (Hood) Ditto. She was married to the Late J. W.Booker. She is survived by one daughter: Phyllis (Lindsey) Stover of Henning, TN and two sons: Danny (Ellen) Booker of Ripley, TN, Nathan (Julie Goodman) Booker of Halls, TN; Sister of one sister: Faye (Herbert) Jones of Ripley, TN; She also is survived by: five grandchildren, eighteen great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, James Weldon Booker. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Sunday, August 25 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with Bro. Chris Parris officiating. Burial will be in Edith Cemetery, near Ripley on Sunday, August 25 at 2:00 pm. Calling hours will be Saturday, August 24 from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → February 15, 1949 – August 21, 2013
James Lee Howard, 64, of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired carpenter and a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → November 08, 1955 – August 21, 2013
Elizabeth Clair Roberts, 57, of Obion, formerly of Tiptonville, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at her residence.
She was a retired employee with Home Health Care and a member of First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → March 03, 1927 – August 20, 2013
Gordon Lee Rogers, 86, of Tiptonville, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired insurance agent and a member of Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church, where he was very active in all church activities. He was a member and past twice President of Kiwanis Club, member of American Legion and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → June 03, 1947 – August 16, 2013
Tommy Bane, 66, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at his residence.
He was a retired employee with the Human Resources Department from M.A. Hanna Corporation.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 13, 1915 – August 16, 2013
Gladys N. Agee, 98, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2013 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ in Bonicord. She had worked for several years at Dyersburg Fabrics.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 15, 2013
Mrs. Helen H. Harrell, 91, passed away on Aug. 15, 2013. Visitation will be held on Monday from 5-8pm. at the Halls Funeral Home. Services will be held at the First Baptist Church of Halls on Aug. 20, 2013 at 10am. Funeral Rites of the Eastern Star will follow. Mrs. Harrell was the daughter of the late Auzie and Birdie (Pike) Cates. She was the widow of the late Ellie Ray Harrell. Mrs. Harrell was a homemaker and former factory employee. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Halls. She was also a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Harrell was a former Worthy Matron. Mrs. Harrell is survived by a daughter; Helen (Dan) Redmond of Halls, and a son; Auzie (Tracey)Harrell of Martin. Mrs. Harrell also leaves a sister: Beatrice Fowler of Nutbush,TN. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 09, 1927 – August 14, 2013
Lucy Countess Slaughter, 86, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 18, 1941 – August 13, 2013
Kathleen Fisher Clancy, 72, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at her residence. She was a retired Secretary for Lara Kendall School where she worked for 41 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 15, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, officiated by Reverend Craig Myrick. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Talmadge Brown, Danny Stover, Lewis Shelton, Howard Todd, Bart Smith and Kevin Massey. Honorary pallbearers will be James "Bubba" Tolar, Brad Keiser, Fred Wortman, Steve Fuzzell, Kenny Seaton and Barry Olhausen. The Clancy family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, August 14th at the church. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Richard Clancy, Sr., 2 daughters Susan Burns and husband Randy of Halls, Christy Hays and husband Tim of Ridgely, 1 son, Richard Clancy, Jr. of Ridgely, her mother Sue Fisher of Ridgely, 1 sister Carolyn Stone of Dyersburg, 4 grandchildren Joey Nance and wife Michelle, Laura Nance, Maghen Clancy, Catherine Clancy and 1 great-grandchild Kayleigh Nance. She was preceded in death by her father Leonard Gaylon Fisher. The family requests memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church or Relay for Life. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm First United Methodist Church- Ridgely , Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, August 15th, 2013 11:00 am First United Methodist Church-Ridgely , Ridgely TN 38080
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 23, 1928 – August 12, 2013
Mary Lee Lewis, 84, of Hornbeak died Monday, August 12, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. She was a homemaker. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 14, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Ricky Stover. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Dru Smith, Craig Lewis, Jonathan Lewis, Jason Lewis, Dalton Lewis, Bill Waggoner and Gerald Simrell. The Lewis family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Tuesday, August 13th at the funeral home. She is survived by her 5 sons, Gary Lewis and wife Peggy of Troy, Kenneth Lewis and wife Becky of Hornbeak, John Lewis and wife Linda of Union City, James Lewis and wife Valery of Obion, Darrell Thomas Lewis of Hornbeak, 12 grandchildren Jennifer and Jeff Burroughs, Jonathan and Angela Lewis, Leanne and Dru Smith, Craig Lewis, Jason Lewis, Laura and Bill Waggoner, Rebecca and Robert Jones, Will Regan, Dalton Lewis, Alaina Lewis, Brandon Stephenson and Breanna Stephenson, 9 great-grandchildren, Alexandrya Burroughs, Donovan Burroughs, Noah Lewis, Addisyn Lewis, Leanna Blakley, Katie Smith, Bryce Smith, Owen Waggoner and Cooper Waggoner. She was preceded in death by her husband John Willie "Bud" Lewis, her son Donald Lewis, 2 great-grandchildren Hunter Lewis and Hannah Blakley, 1 sister Marie Hoard, 2 brothers Frank Lowery and George Lowery. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, August 14th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
February 04, 1930 – August 12, 2013
On August 12, 2013, our beloved mother and Grandmother Betty Evelyn Bledsoe Piper passed away peacefully at the age of 83. Betty is survived by her daughter Marilyn Elizabeth Piper-Seybold, son-in-law Hans Seybold, son James Scott Piper, daughter-in law Lorena Ramos Piper, her sisters Mary Rodgers, Judith Bailey and Jane Davis and grandchildren Traci Slack, James Sean Piper and Kristina Lea Piper and great grandson Jared Steuart. Betty is preceded in death by her parents Gladys and Lynn Bledsoe and twin brother Bobby Bledsoe. Her husband James Stanley Piper joined her on August 14, 2013. Betty was born on February 4, 1930 in Dyersburg, TN. After raising her children, Betty pursued her career in civil service as a systems analyst for the U.S. Navy. She retired and moved to Kingman from San Diego, where she built a home and brightened our lives with her kindness and charm. Whether a mother, grandmother, sister, aunt or friend, Betty loved and was loved deeply by all. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm, September 14, 2013, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by The Rev. Dr. David Bailey and The Rev. Judith Bailey with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service Saturday, September 14th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 17, 1946 – August 11, 2013
Mary Alice Walker, 67, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, August 11, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired nurse and attended the Holy Hills Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home with Brother Calvin Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Walker family will receive visitors Monday evening, August 12, 2013 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Anita Ward and Amy Hill both of Dyersburg; 3 sisters, Ann Smith & husband Joe of Finley, Vickie Bradley & husband Jeff of Newbern, and Barbara Neugass of Palm Springs, CA; 2 brothers, James Carroll & wife Janice of Finley and Robert Daniel Carroll & wife Jewel of Fowlkes; 4 grandchildren, Justin Ward, Clint Ward, Michael Hicks and Craig Hicks; and a special friend, Bobby Qualls. She was preceded in death by her husband, Travis Walker; parents, Robert & Lucille Weeks Carroll; and a brother, Paul Carroll. Pallbearers will be Craig Hicks, her grandson, Joe Smith, Chad Smith, Chuck Smith, Cody Gray, and Matthew Gray. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, August 12th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, August 13th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary → April 24, 1941 – August 10, 2013
Irma Sisk Whitt, 72, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Oakwood Community Living Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → July 20, 1940 – August 10, 2013
Jerry Thomas Seratt, 73, of Dyersburg, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired truck driver for Dana Truck Fleet, member of American Motorcycle Association and a member of National Rifle Association.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
August 9, 2013
David D. Stuart, Sr died August 9, 2013. He was born in Stanton, Tennessee on September 1, 1930 to the late Floyd and Alma Stuart. He was a well known announcer for many years on radio station WKBL in Covington before he joined the Methodist ministry. He served at multiple Methodist churches in west Tennessee for more than 20 years. After his retirement from the Methodist ministry, the Reverend Stuart served as pastor at the Presbyterian church in Ripley, Tennessee. Funeral services will ...
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home
Read full obituary → September 28, 1926 – August 09, 2013
Phyllis Marie Cox, 86, of Tiptonville, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2013 at her daughter's residence in Ridgely.
She was a retired waitress with Folk's Folly in Memphis and was a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
December 30, 1975 – August 08, 2013
Mr. James Ivan (Pewee) Riley, age 37, of Murray, KY died at 12:55am Thursday, August 8, 2013 at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, KY. He was born Dec. 30, 1975 in Dyersburg, TN. Mr. Riley was preceded in death by his brother; Ernest (Bubba) Riley, Jr. and his grandparents; Ward & Elizabeth Riley and Ivan & Mary Shawver. His survivors include; one daughter; Hailey Riley, of Newbern, TN, two sons; Mason Riley, of Fowkles, TN and Gavin Riley, of Finley, TN, parents: Ernest & Annie (Shawver) Riley, Sr. of Murray, KY, one half sister; Andrea Alexander (Bubba), of Lenox, TN, one half brother; Shane Dudley (Misty), of Ft. Myers, FL and several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, August 11, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The Riley family will receive visitors from 5:00pm until 8:00pm Saturday, August 10th at the funeral home. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, August 10th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, August 11th, 2013 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
May 30, 1948 – August 06, 2013
Anne Todd Gephart, 65, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at her residence. She was retired from the State of Tennessee as a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor. She was a former board member with Matthew 25:40 and N.A.M.I. (National Alliance of Mental Illness). Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 10, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern conducted by Brother James Gunter. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Josh Hutchison, Donnie Hutchison, Tony Hipps, Kenneth Hutchison, Matthew O'Rear and Ronnie Hutchison. The Gephart family will receive visitors Saturday, August 10th from 10:30 - 12:30 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughters, Merideth Hutchison and husband Josh, of Troy, Beth Taylor of New York, NY, a grandson Mark Allen Taylor, Jr. and his father Mark Taylor, Sr., both of Wartrace, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Catherine Gates Todd. The family requests that memorials be directed to Matthew 25:40. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, August 10th, 2013 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Saturday, August 10th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Jefferson St, Newbern TN 38059
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
January 12, 1930 – August 05, 2013
Maxine Ford, 83, of Dyersburg, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → June 22, 1990 – August 04, 2013
Justin Scott Burch, 23, of Dyersburg, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2013 in Carlisle, IN.
He was born in Vincennes, IN on June 22, 1990.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary → July 20, 1923 – August 01, 2013
Betty Lou Cook, 90, of Wynnburg, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was retired from the dietary department from Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home, member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and was a former employee from Rolane Manufacturing.
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 31, 2013
Emerson Louis Riley, 77 of Ripley, TN, died Wednesday At his residence in, Ripley, TN. Born in Ohio, , he was the son of the late Orville Henry and the late Clara Fay (Devilbliss) Riley. Mr. Riley married BrendaRiley He was a Truck Driver, Survived by his wife: Brenda(Riley) Riley, two daughters: Natasha Lawson of Ripley, TN, Kim Robinson of Ripley, TN and five sons: Thom Riley of Indina, Darrel Riley of Michagan, Doug Riley of Indiana, Dallas Riley of Indiana, Joe Riley of Iowa Predeceased by his son, David Riley .Family will have a private memorial service at a later date.
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
July 31, 2013
Bobbie Ann Hardee , 58 of, Ripley, TN, died Wednesday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Bobby Neal and the late Peggy Ann Bradford Webb. Married to her husband of 42 years Dennis Hardee SR She was a Factory Employee Survived by her husband: Dennis R Hardee, one daughter: Alisa Hardee Robbins of Ripley, TN and one son: Dennis "Scooter" Hardee of Ripley, TN Sister of four sisters: Alice Latham of Gates, TN, Marilyn Picou of Montedut, LA, Francis Winters of Morgan Winters, CA, Donna Webb of Brownsville, TN and one brother: Lewis Webb of Corpis Christy, TX Friends may call Thursday August 1,2013 from 5 Til 8 pm at Ripley Church Of GOD , Ripley, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday August 2 2013 at 2 pm at Ripley Church Of GOD, Ripley,TN Interment will be Friday in Cross Road Cemetery, . In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Ripley Church Of GOD
Halls Funeral Home
Read full obituary → March 30, 1920 – July 30, 2013
Lela Hortense Cooley Davis Dudley, 93, of Dyersburg, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired employee from GTE Sylvania, member of Springhill Baptist Church, worked as a hostess at several local restaurants and she was "everybody's Grandma".
Dyersburg Funeral Home
Read full obituary →
April 02, 1915 – July 29, 2013
Vassie Holmes McDaniel, 98, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg died Monday, July 29, 2013 at Methodist Hospice Residence. She was a homemaker and member of Lucy Baptist Church in Millington. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend David Lawrence. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Scotty Nash, Andy Nash, Josh Hicks, Jake McDaniel, Larry McDaniel and Lance Clark. The McDaniel family will receive friends from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Wednesday, July 31st at the funeral home. She is survived by her her son Larry McDaniel and wife Carolyn of Atoka, her daughter Kathy McDaniel Cook and husband Javus of Ripley,her sister, Fern Nash of Bonicord, 3 grandchildren Brandy Clark and husband Lance, Joshua Hicks and wife Kim, Jake McDaniel and 4 great-grandchildren, John Oliver, Jessica Oliver, Hanna Hicks and Samantha Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. McDaniel, her parents Perry Allen and Nora Collins Holmes, 4 brothers, Elmo Holmes, Bud Holmes, Ray Holmes, Chuck Holmes and 1 great-grandson, Hunter Hicks. The family requests memorials be directed to Lucy Baptist Church, 4005 Lucy Road, Millington, TN 38053. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, July 31st, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, August 1st, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024
Curry Funeral Home
Read full obituary →