Ray Archibald

March 18, 2013

Ray Carlton Archibald, 77 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the , Halls, TN. Born in Crockett Mills, TN, he was the son of the late John Benjamin and the late Willie Lucille (Ashley) Archibald. He was a Self Employed contractor. Mr. Archibald was a member of Westside Baptist Church Survived by three daughters: Joey Rae Klutts of Halls, TN, Regina Stutts of Ripley, TN, Felicia James of New Brawnfels, TX and four sons: Shane Carlton Archibald of Halls, TN, Eric James Archibald of Louisville, KY, Douglas Pitcock of Louisville, TN, Mark Pitcock of Louisville, KY Brother of one sister: Doris Hurst of Houston, TX and one brother: Larry Archibald of Houston, TX He is also survived by 16 grandchildren10 great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife; the late Shirley Ann Archibald and a son, Ray Andrew Archibald Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.

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Wayne Fair

December 05, 1947 – March 18, 2013

Wayne Fair, 65, of Newbern, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at his residence.

He was a retired welder and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War.

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Dorothy Mae Brigance Powell

April 17, 1918 – March 18, 2013

Dorothy Mae Brigance Powell, 94, of New Baltimore, MI, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at her residence. She was born on April 17, 1918 to the late Allie and Dollie Horner Brigance of Bogota.

She was a retired factory worker for TRW Automotive Supplier, where she worked for 40 years and a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Roseville, MI.

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Martin Preston Morris

July 26, 1957 – March 18, 2013

Martin Preston Morris, 55, of Gleason, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at Weakley County Nursing Home.

He was an employee for Gaines Manufacturing and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Dresden.

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Lucille Robbins Stallings

August 23, 1925 – March 18, 2013

Lucille Robbins Stallings, 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 18, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was a sitter for the elderly and a member of Church of God of Prophecy. Funeral services for Mrs. Stallings will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Jerry Robbins and Bro. James Spivey. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Gill, Chucky Dean, Mark Gooch, Paul Gooch, Jeremy Robbins, Justin Robbins, Brad Holbrook and James Sullivan. The Stallings family will receive visitors Tuesday evening from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her daughter, Judy Stallings of Dyersburg and 2 sisters, Sue Anderson of Jackson and Geneva King of Cookeville. She was preceded in death by her husband, William "Buddy" Stallings, her parents, Joseph M & Liddie Magalene Braden Robbins,4 sisters, Magaline Henry, Julie Clark, Gertrude Mustain, Jewell Snider and 1 brother, Arnold Robbins. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Darrell Manning

April 23, 1924 – March 17, 2013

Darrell Moody Manning of Halls, Tennessee passed away Sunday afternoon, March 17, 2013 after a short illness. He was surrounded by family. He was born on April 23, 1924, the son of the late Felix Manning and Annie Riddick Manning. He was preceded in death by his brother, Marlin Manning. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife Geraldine Lilley Manning. They were married for over 64 years. He leaves his three sons and daughters-in-law Kenny and Sharlene Manning of Halls, Gary and Patricia Manning of Arlington, TN and Ritchie and Jean Manning of Halls. He also leaves seven grand children, Dustin and Deanda Manning of Halls, Shey and Joseph Manning Whitby of Alamo, Caitlyn and Brandon Manning Maas of Memphis, Caleb Manning of Arlington, Clare Manning of Arlington, Andrew Manning of Halls and Hannah Manning of Halls. He leaves three great grand children, William Maas of Memphis, Davis Manning of Halls and Ella Whitby of Alamo. Additionally, he leaves his sister and caretaker, Joyce Wharey and his sister, Cornelia Alleshouse, both of Maury City. He was a member of what Tom Brokaw called, "The Greatest Generation" in his book by the same title. Although he was unable to serve in the military due to a childhood foot injury, he served his country by moving to San Francisco, CA to work in the ship yards during World War II. Near the end of the war, he returned to Crockett County where he married his beautiful wife, Geraldine Lilley. He became a farmer and eventually went into the construction business as a bridge builder. He built many of the original bridges along Interstate 40 between Memphis and Nashville, but he never lost his love for tilling the soil and raising his registered Black Angus cattle. He left the construction industry to devote his full attention to the farming operation. He and his son Kenny founded Manning Farms. In the late 1970's his family was featured in The Farm Wife News, a national magazine publication featuring stories about farm families. He was a Freemason and a member of the Woodmen of The World Fraternal Organization. Most importantly, he was a Christian and he loved his Lord and Master, Jesus Christ. He served his Lord as a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church for many years. Visitation will be at the Lebanon United Methodist Church, 5737 Chesnutt Bluff Maury City Rd. Friendship, TN from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19th. And Wednesday March 20th. starting at 12:00pm. until service time. The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the church with burial to follow in the Lebanon Cemetery.

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Charles Calvin McCord

December 22, 1930 – March 17, 2013

Charles Calvin McCord, 82, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, March 17, 2013 at his residence. Graveside services for Mr. McCord are 9:00 am, Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by one sister, Lorell Johnson; 3 brothers, Kenneth McCord, Barry McCord and Joe McCord; and two children, Richard McCord and Brenda McCord. He was preceded in death by his parents Joe Calvin and Willie Thelma Campbell McCord. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Graveside Service Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 09:00 am City Cemetery , Dyersburg TN 38024

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Gloria June White

March 20, 1931 – March 16, 2013

Gloria June White, 81, of Dyersburg, formerly of Murfreesboro, died Saturday, March 16, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired employee from the admissions office at Middle Tennessee State University.

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Becky Thompson Dobbins

August 25, 1936 – March 15, 2013

Becky Thompson Dobbins, 76, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.

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Z. E. "Fat" Pride

April 19, 1922 – March 15, 2013

Z.E. "Fat" Pride, 90, of the Richwoods Community, died Friday, March 15, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a farmer, carpenter and a Navy Veteran. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Larry Kooch. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Keenyan Greer, Brian Pride, Adam Pride, Scotty Elgin, Daniel Bryson and Robert Jasin. Honorary pallbearers will be Stanley Steep and Don Miller. The Pride family will receive visitors Monday evening from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by 3 daughters, Joyce Colson and Kaye Jasin, both of Dyersburg, Cris Starnes of Midlothian, TX, 5 sons, Lester Pride of Newbern, Luthor Pride of McKenzie, C.S. Pride and Justin Lawson, both of Finley, Steven Pride of Dyersburg, 1 sister, Judy Moore of Memphis, 1 brother, Gail Pride of Dyersburg, 17 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Jackson Pride, 1 son, Edwin Pride and his parents, Owensby Commodore and Lydia Lottie Wilson Pride. The family requests memorials be directed to LeBonheur Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, March 18th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 19th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Richard Lawson

March 13, 2013

Richard Lynn Lawson, 59 of Bolivar, TN, died Wednesday in Bolivar, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, he was the son of the late Raymond and Jestine (Henson) Lawson. He was the Son of Jestine (Henson) Lawson Brother of one sister: Shirley Braden of Ripley, TN and one brother: Melvin Lawson of Halls, TN Predeceased by his brother, Jackie Lawson Mr. Lawson also leaves several nieces, nephews and great nieces and great nephews Friends may call Thursday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2:30 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Friday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls.

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Thomas Gibbons

March 30, 1934 – March 13, 2013

Thomas Gibbons, 78, of Finley, died Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired security supervisor for Casino Aztar, attended Finley Pentecostal Church and a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War.

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Margaret Owens Vance

March 10, 1926 – March 13, 2013

Margaret Owens Vance passed away March 13, 2013 after a short illness in Arab, AL at the age of 87. Mrs. Vance, together with her husband, Russell Vance, were the owners and proprietors of Sanderfer Furniture Company on the North side of the Dyersburg Courthouse Square for many years. She was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 17, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg conducted by Dr. David Russell. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Michael Eskridge, Matthew Eskridge, Michael Pettigrew, Owen Vance, Jr., Randy Degirolamo, and Darrell See. The Vance family will receive visitors in the Chapel of the First United Methodist Church beginning at 2:00 p.m. Sunday until service time. Mrs. Vance is survived by her daughter, Kathy Vance Eskridge and husband Richard of Joppa, AL; three grandchildren: Michael B. Eskridge and wife Nicole, Amy E. Pettigrew and husband Michael, and Matthew R. Eskridge residents of Huntsville AL. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell W. Vance and her parents, Levy Medling and Kathleen Evans Owens. The family requests memorials be directed to First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452 or Reelfoot Rural Ministries, 6968 Minnick Rd, Elbridge, TN 38240 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Sunday, March 17th, 2013 02:00 pm - 03:00 pm the First United Methodist Church Chapel 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, March 17th, 2013 03:00 pm at the First United Methodist Church Sanctuary 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Everett Adams

March 12, 2013

Everett Leon Adams, 85 of Dyersburg, TN, died Tuesday (3-12-13) in the Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Dyer Co., TN, he was the son of the late William Burl and the late Ruth Adams. He was a Factory Employee, employed by Dyersburg Fabric Survived by his wife: Mary Sue (Thompson) Adams, three daughters: Pam Thompson of Dyersburg, TN, Mary Ford of Gates,TN, Vanessa Brown of Dyersburg,TN and one son: Everett "Anthony" Adams of Dyersburg, TN Sister of two sisters; Bobbie King of Friendship,TN, Shirley Eison of Dyersburg,TN She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Friends may call Friday (3-15-13) from 10 a.m. until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Friday (3-15-13) at 12:00 pm at South Fork Cemetery, Chesnut Bluff-Maury City Rd., Halls Interment will be Friday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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Beauton Mcguire

April 20, 1922 – March 12, 2013

Beauton McGuire, 90, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Evelyn Bartlett Spence

December 17, 1937 – March 12, 2013

Evelyn Bartlett Spence, 75, of Morris Chapel, TN, formerly of Ridgely, died Tuesday, March 12, 2013, at her daughter's residence. She was a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church and a retired cook at the Cozy Kitchen. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely, conducted by Reverend Paul Adams. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. The Spence family will receive visitors Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Danny Paul Bartlett, Kelly Bartlett, Johnny Baker, Travis Spence, Rick Bingham and Donny Tolley. She is survived by 3 daughters, Ruby Williams and husband Dennis of Morris Chapel, Patricia Bonilla and husband Joseph of Ridgely, Tina Woodard and husband Kenny of Sikeston, MO, 1 son, Aaron Bartlett of Ridgely, 2 step-daughters, Teresa Bass, Debbie Faulkner and husband Lenny, both of Troy, MO, 2 step-sons, Danny Paul Bartlett and wife Marsha of South Fulton, KY, H.D. Spence, Jr., of Texas, 3 sisters, Bertie Lemonds of Dyersburg, Loretta Ferguson of Brownsville, Mary Jane McLain and husband Wayne of Memphis, 3 brothers, Buddy Baker and wife Betty of Ridgely, Johnny Baker and wife Sylvia of Hawk Point, MO, Lonnie Baker of South Carolina, 6 grandchildren, Kandi Williams, Amanda Ward, Tonya Burks, Justin Bonilla, Jessica Bonilla, Matthew Woodard, 4 great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Ward, Grace Ward, Anna Ward, Caleb Williams, 8 step-grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Aaron Gene Bartlett and H.D. Spence, 1 step-son, James Spence, 1 sister, Irene Westmoreland, 1 brother James Westmoreland and her parents, Willie and Flonnie Mae Crabtree. The family requests memorials be directed to Cottonwood Baptist Church, 125 Gratio Road, Ridgely, TN 38080. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, March 14th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Cottonwood Baptist Church 886 FM2643, Lorena TX 76655 Funeral Service Friday, March 15th, 2013 02:00 pm Cottonwood Baptist Church 886 FM2643, Lorena TX 76655

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Evelyn Sue Richard Eldridge

March 04, 1925 – March 11, 2013

Evelyn Sue Richard Eldridge, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 11, 2013 at her residence. She was a retired surgical nurse supervisor at Parkview Hospital and a member of Dyersburg Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 15, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Pastor Robert Davis and Reverend Bill Phipps. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ed Czopkiewicz, Mike Czopkiewicz, Kenneth Hassell, Rob Lentz, Kenneth Raspberry and James Shawver. The Eldridge family will receive visitors Thursday, March 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by 2 daughters, Kattie Czopkiewicz of Chicago, IL, Patricia Vowell and husband Tony of Olive Branch, MS, 1 son-in-law, Jimmy Frazier of Dyersburg, 14 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 25 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husbands Wilson E. Richard and Hansel Eldridge, 1 daughter, Alice Bearden Frazier, 3 sisters, Jessie Kernodle, Audrey Brown, Virginia Rose and 3 brothers, Ivy Ward, Bill Ward and Albert H. Ward. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg Church of God, 1014 Phillips Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Heath Burroughs

March 09, 2013

Heath Michael Burroughs, 45 of Halls, TN. died Saturday (3-9-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Elgin, IL, he was the son of John and Margo Lynn (Weseman) Burroughs. He was a Construction worker, Survived by one daughter: Jessica Lynn Daily of Rockford, IL and one son: Jerrid Burroughs of Rockford, IL Son of John and Margo Lynn (Weseman) Burroughs, Brother of two brothers: Brian Burroughs of Largo, FL, Stephen Burroughs of Halls, TN . Memorial service will be held Thursday (3-14-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls

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William E. Anderson

November 19, 1925 – March 09, 2013

William E. Anderson, 87, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 9, 2013 at his residence.

William was a self-employed residential contractor that built over 250 homes in the Dyersburg area. He was a member of Northbrook Church in Three Way, TN and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. He fought at Okinawa and the Philippines, where he received the Purple Heart Medal. He was an avid gardener and member of Jackson Meadow Veterans Group. While he lived in Dyersburg, he attended Dyersburg Church of God and was a member of the Dyer County Builders Association.

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Berenice Ramsey Burton

February 25, 1918 – March 08, 2013

Berenice Ramsey Burton, 95, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at her residence.

She was a retired clerk for Agricultural, Conservation and Stabilization Office, where she worked for 25 years, attended Finley United Methodist Church and was an avid gardener.

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Billy Max Cole

July 01, 1937 – March 07, 2013

Billy Max Cole, husband of Annette Cole of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 7, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Cole worked alongside his wife of 54 years at Brown Shoe Company in Lexington and Savannah, TN. He retired after 35 years of employment when they moved to Dyersburg in 1995. His most treasured days were spent with his grandsons. He also enjoyed fishing and building bluebird houses. He was a Mason of Lodge 102 in Savannah and also served in the National Guard. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg conducted by Dr. David Russell. Graveside services will follow at 3:00 pm at Gibson County Memory Gardens in Humboldt. Pallbearers will be Cole Shelton, Sam Bradshaw, Jake Bradshaw, Brandon Cole, Robert Fly, Jerry "Bud" Cole, Jr., Jeff Holt and Paul Hart. Honorary pallbearers will be J.S. Boyd, David Hayes and James Hunt. The Cole family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 am until service time Saturday in the Chapel of First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Annette Cole of Dyersburg, one daughter, Debbie Bradshaw-Hart and husband Paul of Dyersburg, one sister, Sara Jane Fly of Medina, one brother, Ronnie Cole and wife Jane of Dyersburg and three grandsons, Cole Shelton and wife Ellen, Sam Bradshaw and Jake Bradshaw. He was preceded in death by his parents Champ and Beadie Cole and 1 brother Jerry Cole, Sr. The family requests memorials be directed to the Music Fund at First United Methodist Church, PO Box 452, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0452. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, March 9th, 2013 10:00 am - 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, March 9th, 2013 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 100 McGaughey St, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Saturday, March 9th, 2013 03:00 pm Gibson County Memory Gardens 85 Milan Hwy, Humboldt TN 38343

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Betty Hughes

March 06, 2013

Betty Sue Hughes, 74 of Halls, TN, died Wednesday (3-6-13)in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late R. C. and the late Myra Lee (Cone) McAlister. She was a Factory Employee, employed by Tupperware. Mrs. Hughes was a member of Halls Assembly of God. Survived by her husband: Bobby Joe Hughes, three daughters: Teresa (Sammy) Cannon of Halls, TN, Virginia (Mike) Taylor of Oakland, TN, Lora (Mike) Grear of Oakland, TN and one son: Danny (Alice) Hughes of Halls, TN Sister of three sisters: Myra (Pete) Mayfield of Alamo, TN, Helen Kirkpatrick of Ripley, TN, Jeanette Gilliland of Frog Jump and one brother: Sterling McAlister of Halls, TN She is also survived by 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Friends may call Friday (3-8-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday (3-9-13) at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Saturday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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James Edward "Pete" Bizzle

March 31, 1930 – March 06, 2013

James Edward "Pete" Bizzle, 82, of Ripley, died Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at his residence.

He was a retired boiler plant supervisor at West Tennessee High Security, where he worked for 33 years, member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Ripley and played in the Milwaukee Braves Farm System.

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Carroll Manring

June 24, 1933 – March 04, 2013

Mr. Carroll Manring, 79, of West Chicago, IL, died Monday, March 4, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired machinist with Caterpillar. He is survived by his wife, Eloise Manring of West Chicago, IL, 3 sons, Kevin Manring and Jeff Manring, both of Illinois, Richard Manring of Dyersburg, TN and 1 grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Willie and Inez Sons Manring. 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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Jerrie Jackson

March 03, 2013

"Jerrie Gail" Jackson, 57 of Halls, TN, died Sunday (3-4-13) at her residence in Halls, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jerry Horner and Joan Gail (Smith) VanDyke of Halls,TN. She was a Cook Survived by one son: P. J. Jackson of Gadsden, TN Daughter of Joan Gail (Smith) VanDyke Sister of two sisters: Tracie Canfield of Halls, TN, Deb Smith of Jackson, TN Step mother, Carolyn Horner of Halls, TN; grandmother, Aline Smith of Halls, TN; and 2 Grandsons; She also leaves a Companion Who Lived With Her, David Gibson of Halls, TN Friends may call Tuesday (3-5-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (3-6-13) at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.

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Don Earl Morgan

September 01, 1930 – March 02, 2013

Don Earl Morgan, 82, of Huntingdon, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was a retired factory employee for Dyersburg Fabrics, where he worked for 32 years, an avid gardener and an U.S. Army Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was a Presbyterian.

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Ethel Rebecca Eaton

November 10, 1941 – March 02, 2013

Ethel Rebecca Eaton, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 2, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.

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Imagene Ward

February 01, 1925 – March 01, 2013

Born Februay 1, 1925 in Wynnburg, TN, Imagene Ward and her identical twin sister Margadene were the 5th and 6th children of William Lester Ward and Nettie Ann Patterson Ward. They attended grammar school in Wynnburg and graduated from Tiptonville High School in 1942. Upon graduation they went to Memphis to attend and graduated from Memphis School of Commerce. Returning home they began working for West Tennessee Soybean Mill. Margadene continued working for the mill until it stopped operation. Imagene became employed in the office of Lake County Implement Company and continued until it was closed. She then worked for Albert Markham and then later Wynnburg Tractor Company. She enjoyed traveling with family and friends to various parts of the United States, shopping trips to Memphis, and checking out Walmart in Dyersburg to see what new items were for purchase. In 1966, she moved to Mt. Juliet and lived in Providence Place Assisted Living, joining her older sister living there, Pauline Curd. She remained there until 2012. In April 2012, she moved to Murfreesboro and lived in Parkview Meadows Assisted Living for 6 months. Declining health necessitated her moving into a nursing home in October, 2012. Imagene died Friday, March 1, 2013 at Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro. She was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel conducted by Brother Don Reel. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Pallbearers will be Greg Johnston, Bill Denman, Bill Haynie, Charles Wallace and Albert Markham. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Stroop, Richard Jaskula, Gene Lee, W.T. Patterson and Toy Dooley. The Ward family will receive friends beginning at 12 Noon until service time Tuesday at the funeral home. She is survived by a niece, Faye J. Stroop, niece-in-law, Shirley Johnston, great niece, Anne S. Jaskula, great nephews, Steve and Greg Johnston and many cousins in KY. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Lester and Nettie Ann Patterson Ward, 4 sisters, Nolan Johnston, Margadene Ward, Pauline Curd, infant sister Mary Gynell Ward, 1 brother, Aubrey Ward, nephew, C.L. Johnston and a great niece Lauren White. The family requests memorials be directed to the Tiptonville Church of Christ. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 12:00 pm - 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Tuesday, March 5th, 2013 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Charlie Wallace

February 27, 2013

Charlie Joe Wallace, 42 of Halls, TN, died Wednesday (2-27-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late George Jones and the late Betty Sue (Wright) McAlpin He was a Recycler, employed by Wrights Metals Survived by two daughters: Kia Wallace of Dyersburg, TN, Mary Ann Lovelace of MS Brother of one sister: Deloris "Lois" Watts of Halls, TN Grandson, 2 Grandsons Friends may call Monday (3-4-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday (3-5-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Holmes Cemetery,

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Tiffany Salem Houchens

November 14, 1978 – February 24, 2013

Tiffany Salem Houchens, 34, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 24, 2013 at her parent's residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Nellie Glass Powers

August 25, 1915 – February 23, 2013

Nellie Glass Powers, 97, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, February 23, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a homemaker and member of Middle City Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2013 Graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens conducted by Brother William Norman. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Powers family will receive visitors Monday, February 25, 2013 from 9:00 am - 10:30 am at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Bob Brock, Clark Brock, Joel Goff, Randy Goff, Melvin Phillips, David Newsom and Mack Tucker. She is survived by 4 daughters, Evaleena Tucker of Dyersburg, Doris Faye Brock and husband Bob of Finley, Ann Phillips and husband Melvin of Newbern, Pearlie Wingate of Dyersburg, 1 son Wayne Powers of Dyersburg, grandchildren Mack Tucker of Halls, Jimmy Tucker of Lebanon, Il, Clark Brock and Donna Goff of Finley, Jo Ann Conner of Dyersburg, a grandson raised by Mrs. Powers, Scottie Moss of Dyersburg and Shawn Riley and great-grandchildren Joel Goff, Gracie Brock, Jennifer Brock, Taylar Phillips, Christopher Conner, Whitney Tucker, Meleki Wofford, Heven Riley and Little Jamie Riley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bryant Powers, her parents, Edd and Georgie Pearl Edders Glass, a grandson Jamie Riley, 2 brothers Otis and Eddie Glass and 3 sisters, Kitty Glass, Maggie Branch and Allie Little. The family requests memorials be directed to Finley United Methodist Church, PO Box 24, Finley, TN 38030. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, February 25th, 2013 09:00 am - 10:30 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Monday, February 25th, 2013 11:00 am Dyer County Memorial Gardens , Dyersburg TN 38024

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Frances Glidewell Burton

March 02, 1920 – February 22, 2013

Frances Glidewell Burton, 92, of Middleburg, FL, formerly of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 22, 2013 at Penny Retirement at Pavilion in Penny Farms, FL.

She was a homemaker.

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Myra T. Hollingsworth

April 06, 1921 – February 21, 2013

Myra T. Hollingsworth, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, February 21, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a retired production worker for Sylvania. She was a Pentecostal.

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Mary Lucille Guess

April 24, 1921 – February 20, 2013

Mary Lucille Guess, 91, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired production worker for Oldberg Manufacturing and a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church and the Busy Bees Quilting Group.

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Joanne Davis

February 19, 2013

Joanne London Davis, 54 of Halls, TN, died Tuesday (2-19-13) at her residence, Halls, TN. Born in Ripley,TN, she was the daughter of the late Elvin Levoie and the late Josefhine (Tomlinson) London. She was a Factory Employee, Survived by two daughters: Crystal Brown of Halls, TN, Sandy Reed of Parsons, TN Sister of five sisters: Shirley Wright of Ripley, TN, Betty Pease of Dyersburg, TN, Johnnie Hunter of Ripley, TN, Demetra Jackson of Halls, TN, Scarlet Scallions of Halls, TN and two brothers: Glynn London of Halls, TN, Elvin Levoie London of Halls, TN She also leaves 8 Grandchildren Predeceased by her brother, Jimmy London, Sister, Diane Wright, Sister, Rebecca London Friends may call Friday from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Saturday in Floyds Chapel Cemetery, Friendship.

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Nelda McCarthy

February 17, 2013

Nelda McCarthy, 83 of Halls, TN, died Sunday (2-17-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Fawn Grove, MS, she was the daughter of the late Thomas B. and the late Vera (Jones) Taylor. She was a Homemaker, Survived by one daughter: Gara Strong of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Imogene Comer and one brother: Gerald Taylor of Starkville MS Mrs. McCarthy was preceded in death by her husband, The Late Joe McCarthy. Graveside service will be held Tuesday (2-19-13) at 2:00 pm at the Halls Cemetery in Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.

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Linda Lou Allen

October 16, 1944 – February 17, 2013

Linda Lou Allen, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and attended Beech Grove Baptist Church.

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Gregory Donald Palmer

January 01, 1959 – February 17, 2013

Gregory Donald Palmer, 54, of Dyersburg died Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital of Union City. He is a member of Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy. He was an engineer at Heckethorn Manufacturing Company, an avid motorcyclist and a pilot. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Reverend James Spivey. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife Janet Lee Palmer of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Kelly Jessica Comer and husband Luke, Allison Donlee Palmer, both of Dyersburg, his mother Athrie Palmer of Dyersburg, and 1 brother James Palmer and wife Debbie of Clarksville, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Milfred Palmer. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Tuesday, February 19th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Carlie Turner

April 22, 1922 – February 15, 2013

Carlie Turner, 90, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

He was a retired police officer for the City of Ridgely, member of First Baptist Church in Ridgely and a WWII Veteran of the Army Air Force.

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Mary Hope Brewer Mcclure

December 06, 1922 – February 15, 2013

Mary Hope Brewer McClure, 90, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at her residence.

She was a retired bookkeeper and a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church.

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Roy Hewitt O'Steen

June 20, 1940 – February 15, 2013

Roy Hewitt O'Steen, 72, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 15, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a State Fire Marshall for the State of Tennessee. He worked for the State of Tennessee for 22 years. He was a Mason and a veteran of the U.S. Army.

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Inez Facelli

February 14, 2013

Ms. Inez Facelli, 89 of Memphis, TN, died Thursday in the Lauderdale Co. Community Living Center, Ripley, TN. Born in Lauderdale Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late Paschal Escue and the late Georgie (Moore) Garrett. She was a Registered Nurse, Survived by: Sister of one sister: Kathleen G. Strickland of Covington, TN and one brother: James "Buddy" Escue of Ripley, TN Nephew, Mike Strickland of Ft. Myers, FL, niece, Pam Tillman of Ripley, TN Friends may call Saturday from 1:00pm until service time at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Saturday at 3:00 pm at Halls Cemetery, Tigrett St., Halls,TN Interment will be Saturday in Halls Cemetery, Halls.

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Robert Teroy Shull, Sr.

December 21, 1927 – February 14, 2013

Teroy Shull, 85, of Ridgely, died Thursday, February 14, 2013 at his residence. He was a farmer and an Army veteran. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 16, 2013, Graveside at New Haven Cemetery conducted by Reverend David Gray. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Shull family will receive visitors Saturday, February 16th from 11:00 am until service time at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Dwight Shull, Bob Shull, Gary Mobley, Jon Dickey, Brad Keiser, Dennis Richardson, David Rhodes and Michael Hamra. He is survived by 1 daughter Lou Ann Criswell and husband Tom of Newbern, 1 son Robert T. Shull, Jr. and wife Wanda of Ridgely, 1 brother James Alan Shull of Pass Christian, MS and 1 granddaughter Sarah Criswell of Newbern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elma Jean Woody Shull and his parents George Edward Sr. and Amelia Teroy Shull. The family requests memorials be directed to the Ridgely Senior Citizens or the Ridgely Public Library. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, February 16th, 2013 11:00 am - 12:45 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Graveside Service Saturday, February 16th, 2013 01:00 pm New Haven Cemetery 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Glenda Joan Godwin

February 09, 1940 – February 13, 2013

Glenda Joan Tirey Godwin, 73, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her residence.

She was a conservator for Comcare and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.

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Richard Eugene Cole

May 22, 1928 – February 13, 2013

Richard Eugene Cole, age 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, February 13, 2013.

He was a retired Electrician from the maintenance department at Dyersburg State Community College where he worked for 25 years. Before that he worked for 25 years for Dyer Electric Motor Service of Dyersburg.

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Martha Jean Anderson

July 03, 1942 – February 13, 2013

Martha Jean Anderson, 70, of Lenox, was called home to be with the Lord Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at her home in Lenox.

She was born and raised in Roellen along with her identical twin, Joan, whom she dearly loved.

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Bertha Shipman

October 03, 1919 – February 13, 2013

Bertha Shipman, 93, of Tiptonville died Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at The Bridge at Ridgely. She was a homemaker and attended Phillipy Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Friday, February 15, 2013 Graveside at Lake Memorial Gardens in Tiptonville officiated by Brother Tom Brann. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by 3 children, Candy Curlin and husband Bill of Tiptonville, Steve Cravens and wife Judy of Tiptonville, Darlene Bell of Princeton, KY, her brother-in-law Elmer Sanford of Tiptonville, 5 grandchildren Billie Jones, Shellie Paschall, Selena Wall, Stephanie Beal, Stevie Cravens and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Bank Shipman, her parents John Edd and Florence Waldrop Nance, 3 sisters, Ruby Sanford, Hattie Tarver, Novie Bryant and 2 brothers Ralph Nance and Carl Nance. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Graveside Service Friday, February 15th, 2013 11:00 am Lake Memorial Gardens , Tiptonville TN 38079

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James D. Shea, Jr.

August 01, 1939 – February 11, 2013

James D. Shea, Jr., 73, of Dyersburg, (originally from Peoria, IL) died Monday, February 11, 2013 at his residence. He was a loving, peaceful man who took much pride in his children and grandchildren's accomplishments.

Born August 1, 1939 in Peoria, Illinois to James "Del" Shea and Ruth M. Marchino Shea, he married Cathi Cychol Shea on August 1, 1997 in Dyersburg, Tennessee.

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