Gracie Smith

February 10, 2013

Gracie Mae Smith, 83 of Friendship, TN, died Sunday (2-10-13) in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Bogota, TN, she was the daughter of the late Willie and the late Willie Lucille (Williams) Lewis. She was a Seamstress, Survived by two sons: William Ray Smith of Memphis, TN, Roger Smith of Friendship, TN Sister of one brother: Joe Lewis of Gates, TN She is also survived by 8 Grandchildren; 6 Great Grandchildren Predeceased by her Husband, The Late William Francis Smith, Daughter, Charlotte Sue Holman, son, Rickey Smith Friends may call Tuesday (2-12-13) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (2-13-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, Interment will be Wednesday in Concord Cemetery, Gates. The family request memorial donations be sent to The Epilepsy Foundation American Kidney Foundation

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William Earl" Davis

February 09, 2013

William Earl "Billy Earl" Davis, 53 of Halls, died Saturday (2-9-13) in Halls, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, he was the son of Paul Alford and the late Linda Baker Lewis. He was a Truck Driver, Survived by one daughter: Chasity Kasinger of Crockett Co., TN and three sons: Justin Davis of Ripley, TN, Chad Davis of Hudson, FL, Clint James Davis of Hudson, FL Son of Paul Alford Davis Brother of three brothers: Ronnie Paul Davis of Halls, TN, Timmy Davis of Perryville, MO, Donnie Davis of Halls, TN He is also survived by 3 grandchildren and a companion, Miriam Bevis who lived with him. Predeceased by his brother, Anthony Davis Friends may call Sunday (2-10-13)from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday (2-11-13) at 1:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Monday in South Fork Cemetery, Halls.

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Frank Luther

February 18, 1941 – February 08, 2013

Frank Luther, 71, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

He was a retired electrician for Ermco and an U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. He was a Methodist.

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Larry Edward Watts

September 07, 1945 – February 08, 2013

Larry Edward Watts, 67, of Ridgely, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at his residence.

He was a conservationist 1 for Reelfoot Lake State Park, where he worked for 28 years and attended Keystone Church of God.

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Cherry Sue Davis

October 11, 1932 – February 08, 2013

Cherry Sue Davis, 80, of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 8, 2013 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Keystone Church of God. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Dewayne Thomas. Interment will follow in Keefe Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Daryl Cox, Roger Clayton, Jr., Crystal Tacker, Carolyn Clayton, Antonio Battee and Tom Hollowell. Honorary pallbearer will be Jennifer Clayton. The Davis family will receive friends Saturday, February 9th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by her son Johnny Steve Davis of Tiptonville and 2 grandchildren, Hannah Davis and Lauren Davis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny M. Davis. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, February 9th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Sunday, February 10th, 2013 02:00 pm the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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James Larry "Pee Wee" Foster

September 19, 1939 – February 05, 2013

James Larry "Pee Wee" Foster, 73, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver, parts manager at Colonial Rubber and employee at Tucker Tire. He was a former Dixie Youth Baseball coach. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 8, 2013 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 Larry Warner, Mark Castleman, Larry "Speedy" Edwards, Eddie Hicks, Vernon "Bobo" Volner and Brian Butler. The Foster family will receive visitors Thursday, February 7th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his wife Deloris Foster, 3 daughters Kathy Foster and Jennifer Foster, both of Hendersonville, NC, Donna Louise Dunaway of Dyersburg, 1 brother Everett Jackie Foster of Dyersburg, 5 grandchildren Brandi Dunaway, J.D. Dunaway, Kevin Nelson, Kayla Dunaway, Madelyn Dunaway and 1 great-grandchild Rylee Dunaway. He was preceded in death by 1 son James Edgar Dunaway and his parents William James and Mamie Louise Boswell Foster. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, February 7th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Friday, February 8th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Charlie Ralph Palmer, Sr.

May 28, 1930 – February 04, 2013

Charlie Ralph Palmer, Sr., 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 4, 2013 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis.

He was the owner of Palmer Construction Company and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.

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Fay Mcdowell

September 05, 1937 – February 03, 2013

Fay McDowell, 75, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 3, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired secretary for the Public Defender's Office, member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, former owner with her husband of the Shake Shop, former bookkeeper with the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, former secretary of the District Attorney's Office and a former secretary for Dyersburg Avionics.

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Magalene Welch

March 02, 1923 – February 02, 2013

Magalene Welch, 89, of Bogota, died Saturday, February 2, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a member of Bogota Church of Christ and an active member of the Bogota Community Center, She enjoyed watching her family play baseball and softball. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 5, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother John Huse Robinson and Mr. Todd Hampton. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Stan Welch, Scott Staggs, Ryan Welch, William Pilkenton, Ted Wood, Rob Wood Clay Welch and Matthew Staggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Leon Enochs, Mike Pilkenton, Rick Pilkenton, Jerry Pilkenton, Lowell Welch, Wally Childress, Tony Childress, Doug Singleteary and Drew Ross. The Welch family will receive visitors Monday, February 4th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by three sons, Lynn Welch and wife Joyce, Jimmy Welch and wife Linda, both of Dyersburg and Randy "Pete" Welch of Bogota, 4 grandchildren, Stan Welch and wife Gina, Amy Staggs and husband Scott, Ryan Welch, Clay Welch, 5 great-grandchildren, Ellen Staggs, Matthew Staggs, Anna Staggs, Taylor Welch, Erin Welch, 1 sister June Wood of Dyersburg and 1 brother Eldred Pilkenton of Bogota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years Herbert S. Welch, 1 sister Pearl Childress, 1 brother James Pilkenton and her parents Elmer and Levie Howie Pilkenton. The family requests memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002 or Bogota Community Center, c/lo Linda Shepherd, 6871 Highway 78, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, February 4th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, February 5th, 2013 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Brenda F. Bivens

August 01, 1950 – February 01, 2013

Brenda F. Bivens, 62, of Dyersburg died Friday, February 1, 2013 at her residence. She attended Finley Baptist Church and was a retired billing clerk for Dyersburg City Hall. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, Feburary 4, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Charlie Halliburton. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be James Bivens, Freddie Bivens, Kenneth Webster, Lowell Tillman, Jay Garza and Chad Jamison. The Bivens family will receive visitors Sunday, February 3, 2013 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by her husband Billy D. Bivens, 1 son David Lee Bivens and wife Laura of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren Landon Kyle Bivens and Neely Lauren Bivens. She was preceded in death by her parents Neely W. and Hester Hilliard Cook. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Finley Baptist Church, 9 Poplar Street, Finley, TN 38030. Visitation Sunday, February 3rd, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Monday, February 4th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Walter Francis Urban, Jr.

September 24, 1936 – January 31, 2013

Walter F. Urban, Jr., 76 of Dyersburg, TN, formerly of Lima, OH, passed away January 31, 2013. He was born September 24, 1936, to the late Walter F. Sr. and Wanda Urban. On August 27, 1992, he married Deborah McCluer Urban, who survives.

Mr. Urban retired from Social Security Administration, and as President of First Federal, Lima, OH. Walter was a member of First Baptist Church, Dyersburg, and looked forward to his homecoming with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. He was a graduate of Adams, MA High School. He obtained his Bachelor Degrees in Business Administration, and Accounting from the University of Massachusetts, and a MBA in Management and Economics from New York University. He was a Navy veteran, a member of B.P.O.E., No. 54, and a member of American Legion Post 113. He was the former President of the Board of Directors/Lima Symphony Orchestra, former Board of Directors/Lima Area Chamber of Commerce/Lima Area Development Council, and Accounting Alumni Advisory Board/University of Massachusetts. He was an avid sports fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes/New England Patriot's; he loved music and old war movies. Walter was a generous and loving husband, father, son, grandfather, brother in-law, uncle and friend. His wife was the love of his life. His joy was sharing life with his best friend, knowing that their life had no beginning and no end.

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Virginia Johnson Robinson

November 11, 1924 – January 30, 2013

Virginia Johnson Robinson, 88, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

She was a homemaker and a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.

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Bruce Overton

June 07, 1925 – January 30, 2013

Bruce Overton, 87, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired architect for Forcum Lannom, member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, graduate of the Cincinnati School of Architecture, member of the Gideons, member of the YMCA and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force.

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Estelle Alford Barnett

December 30, 1914 – January 30, 2013

Estelle Alford Barnett, 98, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was retired from the bag sewing department at Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for 50 years, she was the oldest member of Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she attended for 77 years, member of the Eastern Star-Dyersburg/Newbern Chapter 164 for over 50 years, avid gardener and she loved to fish.

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Marie Hughes

January 07, 1951 – January 30, 2013

Marie Hughes, 62, of Newbern died Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a former dietary services employee of Wesley Nursing Home and Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 2, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend James Hooper. Interment will follow in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Justin Milligan, Cody Milligan, Hunter Milligan, Blake Dunevant, Clayton Rogers and Darren Milligan. The Hughes family will receive visitors Friday, February 1st from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. She is survived by 1 daughter Teresa Milligan and husband Keith of Newbern, 1 son Scott Hughes and wife Christina of Dyersburg, 1 brother Alvin Dunevant and wife Alice of Newbern and 3 grandsons, Justin Milligan, Cody Milligan and Hunter Milligan. She was preceded in death by her mother Sue Dunevant and her grandmother Rozelle Dunevant. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, February 1st, 2013 05:30 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 11:00 am - 01:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, February 2nd, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Michael David Boswell, Sr.

February 15, 1959 – January 29, 2013

Michael David Boswell, Sr., 53, of Bradford, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at his residence.

He was a meat cutter for Deaton's Market in Trenton. He was a Baptist.

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Glenda Ann Paris Marks

September 18, 1951 – January 29, 2013

Glenda Ann Paris Marks, 61, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, January 29, 2013 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.

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Flora Davis

June 06, 1919 – January 27, 2013

Flora Childress Davis, 93, of Dyersburg died Sunday January 27, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Davis was born in Dyersburg on June 6, 1919. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a former member of Eastern Star. Visitation for Mrs. Davis will be Monday, January 28, 2013, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. and 11 a.m. until service time on Tuesday at Curry Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Davis will be on Tuesday at 1 p.m. graveside conducted by Bro. Lynn King at Fairview Cemetery with interment to follow. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include three daughters, Jean Kelley of Newton, N.C., Joyce Ann Davis and Pam Green both of Dyersburg; four grandchildren, Jeff Kelley of Newton, N.C., Dana McIntire of Huntersville, N.C., Adam Green and Molly Green both of Dyersburg; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oscar Lloyd and Dessie Adams Childress and three brothers, Elvie Childress, Lester Childress, and Grover Childress. Pallbearers will be Vandel Spoon, Shelton Jones, Adam Green, Toby Horner, Roy Childress, and Bill Pike. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Visitation Monday, January 28th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 01:00 pm Fairview Cemetery Shelby Dr, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Jesse Clyde Medley

June 05, 1920 – January 26, 2013

Jesse Clyde Medley, 92, of Dyersburg, TN., passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Hendersonville, TN. He was born on June 5, 1920 in Humphreys County, TN, near Waverly. He was the oldest of 7 children born to William Charley Medley and Delia Annalou Gorden Medley. "Clyde" as he was known by friends, moved to West TN with his family at the age of 16. It was here that he met his wife Vernon Davidson Medley. They were married on January 19, 1944, while he was home on leave from the Army during WWII. They were married 52 years before her death in 1996. Clyde served 3 years in the US Army's 90th Infantry Division, landing on Normandy on Utah Beach on D Day in the early morning hours of June 6, 1944. He was honorably discharged October 1945, receiving the following decorations: WW II Victory Medal, American Campaign lapel button, and the European, African & Middle Eastern theater ribbon with 5 bronze stars for service in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Centr4al Europe campaigns. Clyde was proud of his military service, achieving the rank of Corporal, and was honored at the Dyersburg Veterans Day Service and Parade in November 2001 at the age of 81. Clyde worked for W. T. Cutchin & Associates and Ford Construction of Dyersburg as supervisor of bridge construction, retiring in 1990 at the age of 70. Clyde loved the outdoors, enjoying fishing, hunting, gardening, welding and his profession. He was an avid fisherman, spending many hours on Kentucky Lake with family and friends. He was affectionately known as "The Inventor" later in life, as he embraced the latest technology known to him as thye CB radio. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Vernon, brothers Robert "Bobby" and Walter, and a sister Ludie. He is survived by 3 daughters, Janet (Jim) Threet of Hendersonville, TN., Brenda (Rocky) Brewer of South Elgin, IL., and Linda (Terry) Siddens of Mesquite, TX; 7 grandchildren, Virginia Morgan of Austin, Texas, Amy (Brian) Hite of Louisville, KY., Tiffany (Noel) Ocegueda and Mallory (Jamie) Sloma of South Elgin, IL., Cody (Eric) Heubner of Petersburg, IL., Sarah Siddens of Denver, CO, and George Siddens of Austin, TX, and 9 great grandchildren. He leaves on brother, Thomas Medley of Portage, IN and two sisters, Willie Bea Vormnitag of Trimble, and Ollie (Bud) Brock of Finley, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg on Tuesday, January 29, 2013 from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, January 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow military graveside services at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com. Visitation Tuesday, January 29th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, January 30th, 2013 10:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Lois Marie Conner Altman

August 16, 1925 – January 26, 2013

Lois Marie Conner Altman, 87, formerly of Tiptonville, died Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Providence Health Care in Palos Heights, IL. Lois was born to Homer L. Conner and Lille Morrow Conner August 16, 1925 in Hickman, KY. She attended grade school at Phillippy, TN and high school at Western High School at Sassafras Ridge, KY. Lois graduated from WHS in 1944. She married Gilbert Altman on August 16, 1944 and they made their home in Phillippy. Lois worked for the US Post Office at Phillippy and as secretary at the Lake County Board of Education. Lois continued to work when she and Gilbert moved to New Mexico as a tutor in the Deming, New Mexico Public Schools. Funeral services will be 1:00 pm, Friday, February 1, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville, TN with Reverend Marita Burkeen conducting the services. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive friends Friday, February 1, 2013 - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm at the church. Pallbearers will be Don Popp, Matthew Popp, Jack Haynes, Jr., Jim Harris, Dennis Buckelew, Rhett McIntosh, David Perkins and David Mooring. Lois is survived by her daughter, Cathy Altman Popp and son-in-law, Don of Palos Heights, IL; three beloved grandchildren: Stacey Stanfill Harris and husband Jim of Germantown, TN, Melissa Marie Popp of Palos Heights, IL, and Matthew Popp of Chicago, IL; and a beloved great-granddaughter, Emily Grace Harris of Germantown, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert in 1995 and her daughter, Linda in 2007 as well as her brother, Homer L. (Pete) Conner, Jr. in 1976. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church, 536 Church Street, Tiptonville, TN 38079 or the Lake County High School Alumni Association. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, February 1st, 2013 11:00 am - 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 536 Church St, Tiptonville TN 38079 Funeral Service Friday, February 1st, 2013 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church 536 Church St, Tiptonville TN 38079

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Billie Jean Smith

June 20, 1948 – January 24, 2013

Billie Jean Arnold Smith, 64, of Dyersburg died Thursday, January 24, 2013 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was assistant manager at Sonic in Newbern, a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a softball and basketball coach at the Activity Center, and a member of the Dyer County High School Baseball Boosters. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church conducted by Reverend Gary Meade. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Thomas Langford, Paul Hollis, Carey Tinkle, Monty Essary, Michael Lord and Joe Purcell. The Smith family will receive visitors Saturday, January 26th from 4:00 - 7:00pm at the funeral home and at 1:00 pm Sunday, January 27, 2013 at the church. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob" Smith of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Michelle Anderson-Hollis and husband Paul, Alicia Langford and husband Thomas, all of Dyersburg and 4 grandchildren, Jared Anderson, Kailee Anderson, Amelia Langford and Wyatt Langford. She was preceded in death by her parents Noel Milton and Bessie Cordelia Sherbit Arnold. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg Dyer County Humane Society, 1120 East Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, January 26th, 2013 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Visitation Sunday, January 27th, 2013 01:00 pm - 02:00 pm Saint Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, January 27th, 2013 02:00 pm St. Mary's Episcopal Church 108 N King Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Richard Gibbons

February 15, 1947 – January 23, 2013

Richard Gibbons, age 66, of Halls died Saturday, November 23, 2013 at home in Halls. Richard was born February 15, 1947 in Friendship, TN. He is the son of the late John Wiley and the late Eula V (Fraizer) Gibbons. He married Pansy Gibbons. He served in the National Guard. He was employed at TVA as a Journeyman Lineman. He is survived by two sons: Billy Gibbons of Dyersburg, TN, Chris Gibbons of Halls, TN; Brother of two sisters: Viola Denecke of Fredricksburg.VA Sue Newbill of Atoka, TN and two brothers: Charles Gibbons of Friendship, TN, Johnny Gibbons of Alamo, TN; Richard also leaves 4 grandchildren. Predeceased by his Wife, Pansy Gibbons, Brother, James Gibbons, Brother, Aubrey Gibbons, Sister, Mildred Baker. The funeral will be held 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 26 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN with David Watts officiating. Burial will be in South Fork Cemetery, Halls on Tuesday, November 26. Calling hours will be Monday, November 25 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.

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J.N. Thompson

August 26, 1928 – January 23, 2013

J.N. Thompson, 84, of Paris, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Henry County Medical Center.

He was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Hodges Chapel Baptist Church and an avid deer hunter.

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Pauline Lucas

April 25, 1918 – January 22, 2013

Pauline Lucas, 94, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Maple Ridge Manor. She was Assistant Manager and Bookkeeper with F.W. Woolworth Company from 1940 - 1982.. She was a graduate of Normal College which is now The University of Memphis. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, January 24, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Mr. Rick Willis. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Fred Roland Moody Cherry, Chucky Moody, Lloyd Smith, Jr., Randy Hutcherson, Gerald Finley and Robert Turnbow. The Lucas family will receive visitors Thursday morning beginning at 9:00 am until service time at the funeral home. She is survived by her niece Jane Cherry, her great nephew Fred Roland Moody Cherry and family and her caregiver and friend Mae Turnbow, all of Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by her parents Roland Elbert and Tommie Delila DeMoss Lucas. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Thursday, January 24th, 2013 09:00 am - 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, January 24th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Claude Jimmy Lewis

January 21, 2013

Claude Ray "Jimmy" Lewis, 72 of Gates, TN, died Monday (1-21-13) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyer Co., TN, he was the son of the late Willie and the late Lucille (Williams) Lewis. He was a Farmer, Survived by one son: Allen Lewis of Gates, TN Brother of one sister: Gracie Mae Smith of Maury City, TN and one brother: Joe Lewis of Gates, TN Grandson, Chad Lewis and granddaughter Cassie Lewis both of Gates, TN; Close Family Friend, Bill Hooten of Halls, TN Friends may call Thursday (1-24-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Friday (1-25-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Friday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls.

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Daisy Byrd

January 21, 2013

Daisy Marie Burton Byrd, 92 of Halls, TN, died Monday (1-21-13)in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Mitchell, IN, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Smith and the late Daisy (Baldwin) Burton. She was a Bookkeeper, Survived by one daughter: Donna Dabbs of Halls, TN and three sons: Richard Byrd of Jeffersonville, IN, Michael Byrd of Mooresville, IN, Danny Byrd of Memphis, TN 8 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren Friends may call Wednesday (1-23-13) from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday (1-24-13) at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be in Eastside Cemetery, Martin. The family request memorial donations be sent to Charity of Donor's Choice

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Olivia Reeves Shelton

January 24, 1920 – January 21, 2013

Olivia Reeves Shelton, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a factory worker for Oldberg Manufacturing, homemaker and a member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church.

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Monica Dale Thompson Permenter

April 10, 1965 – January 21, 2013

Monica Dale Thompson Permenter, 47, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 21, 2013 at her residence.

She was a teacher for the Dyer County School System Gifted Program and a member of Newbern Assembly of God Church.

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Sue F. Adkins

August 28, 1932 – January 21, 2013

Sue Frances Crews Adkins, 80, of Dyersburg died Monday January 21, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. Mrs. Adkins was born in Dyersburg on August 28, 1932, raised her family in Chicago, Ill. and upon retiring, returned to Dyersburg in 1995. Visitation for Mrs. Adkins will be Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 9a.m. until service time in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Services for Mrs. Adkins will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include six sons, Halbert Adkins Jr., Ronald Adkins, Ricky Adkins, James (Terry) Adkins, Timothy Adkins, and Barry Adkins; two brothers, Hubert Douglas Crews and Jerry Robert Crews; eleven grandchildren, Jeffery Adkins, Jaime Adkins, Cindi Bergman, Ronni Ann Adkins, Kristie Langkan, Joseph Adkins, Ariel Adkins, Aaron Adkins, Teresa Adkins, Danny Adkins, and Michael Adkins; and ten beautiful great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her beloved dog, Lightning, along with many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert Robert Crews and Suella Savage Crews. Online condolences are available on our website - www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, January 26th, 2013 09:00 am - 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, January 26th, 2013 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Timothy Fred Parker

September 30, 1958 – January 20, 2013

Timothy Fred Parker, 54, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, January 20, 2013 at his residence.

He was an electrician and a member of Crockett Chapel Methodist Church.

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Harold Eugene Spicer

March 27, 1938 – January 18, 2013

Harold Eugene Spicer, 74, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Dyersburg First Church of the Nazarene.

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James Dennis West

October 01, 1950 – January 18, 2013

James Dennis West, 62, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at his residence.

He was a tool and dye engineer at Heco.

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Christine Norman

September 28, 1935 – January 18, 2013

Christine Norman, 77, of Halls, died Friday, January 18, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired housekeeper for American Health Centers in Parsons, TN, member of New Life Fellowship in Ripley, TN, an avid gardener and loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

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Max Bingham

January 17, 2013

Max Ray Bingham, 63 Dyersburg, TN, died Thursday (1-17-13) at his residence. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of the late James Earl and the late Edith (English) Bingham. He was a Mechanic, Survived by two sons: Max Bingham of Brownsville, TN, Jonathan Bingham of Jackson, TN Brother of one brother: James Bingham of Memphis, TN Grandchildren, 6 Grandchildren . Funeral service will be held at 4pm on Saturday (1-26-13) at Elon Baptist Church near Halls,TN

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Michael Wayne Tippit

May 26, 1968 – January 17, 2013

Michael Wayne Tippit, 44, of Ridgely, died Thursday, January 17, 2013 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was a farmer and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.

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Pamela Dianna Eskridge

July 11, 1959 – January 16, 2013

Pamela Dianna Eskridge, 53, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

She was a homemaker and a member of the Church of Christ.

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Sue Ellen Swader

May 24, 1939 – January 15, 2013

Sue Ellen Swader, 73, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired machine operator for Sylvania Manufacturing and member of First United Pentecostal Church. She was a mentor for the Dyer County Literacy Group and a former den mother for the Cub Scouts.

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Peggy Joyce Corum Grogan

February 05, 1944 – January 15, 2013

Peggy Joyce Corum Grogan, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a mother, grandmother and devout Christian. She was a homemaker and a member of Abundant Life Fellowship. She was the former President of WMU and a Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church in Tiptonville. She was a former Girl Scout Leader for many years.

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Harold Boyd Bateman

February 09, 1931 – January 15, 2013

Harold Boyd Bateman, 81, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired from the maintenance department at Tupperware, attended Volunteer Baptist Church and was a retired Captain of the Tennessee Army National Guard, where he served for 21 years.

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Lyndell Laverne Shull House

August 05, 1925 – January 13, 2013

Lyndell Laverne Shull House, 87, of Ridgely, TN died Sunday, January 13, 2013 at The Bridge of Ridgely. She was a member of Ridgely First United Methodist Church and retired County Court Clerk of Lake County. The House family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until service time at the Ridgely First United Methodist Church. Services for Mrs. House will be at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at the Ridgely First United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Craig Myrick. Music will be by Dianne Riley Homra. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be John Riley, Pete Keiser, Will Keiser, Shawn Wortman, Ken Hickman, Brian Sherrill, Ed Sumara and Steve Parks. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert T. Shull, Dwight Shull, Dallas Bargery, Jerry Lynn Bargery, Paul Edward Bargery, Aaron Stalcup, Fred Wortman, Jr., Joe G. Riley, Jr., Brad Keiser, Skipper Homra, Farris McGinnis, Wilkes Moore and Mac Forrecter. Laverne was born to James Garland "Tobe" Shull and Annie Estelle Bargery Shull of the Hathway Community on August 5, 1925. She attended school at Hathway and Picksmill Community until 1938. She then attended Laura Kendall School and graduated from Ridgely High School in May 1943. After graduation she was employed by her father as Deputy Clark in the County Court Clerk's office on June 3, 1943. She served in this position for 27 years. When her father retired from office August 31, 1970 she was elected County Court Clerk and served as Clerk until August 31, 1982 when she retired. She served under five County judges: Honorable C.B. Rhodes, C.U. Cochran, Paul N. Algee, Richard Helton and Wilford Parks Jr. She was an active member of her church since 1939. She taught Sunday School, sang in the choir and served on the Administrative Board. After retiring, she became church secretary and church treasurer. She was active with the American Cancer Society for several years. She is survived by one daughter Lyndell Ann (Lynne) House Patterson, son-in-law Larry S. Patterson, one beloved granddaughter, Garland Parker Patterson and other dear relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron A. House, her parents, a sister, Mary Martha Shull Phebus; and three brothers, Harry Alexander Shull, Nard Calvin Shull and Jerry Mac Shull. The family requests memorials be directed to Ridgely First United Methodist Church or donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 11:00 am - 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church-Ridgely 120-130 Church St, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Wednesday, January 16th, 2013 01:00 pm First United Methodist Church-Ridgely 120-130 Church St, Ridgely TN 38080

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Minnie Lane

January 12, 2013

Minnie Vee Lane, 80 of Ripley, TN, died Saturday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Lauderdale Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee and the late Susie Genevieve (Long) Medford. She was a Homemaker, and member of the Cornerstone Full Gospel Church. Survived by two sons: James Becker of Ripley, TN, Walter Merle Becker of Ripley, TN Sister of three sisters: Evelyn Goforth of Ripley, TN, Ann Ozment of Ripley, TN, Dot Prater of Mason, TN and three brothers: Charles Medford of Ripley, TN, Gene Medford of Memphis, TN, Bill Medford of OK She is also survived by, 5 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren Predeceased by her Husband, The Late Jerry Lane and a son, Charles Becker Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Ripley Church Of God, 133 Halliburton St., Ripley Interment will be Monday in Ripley Memorial Gardens, Ripley.

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Doug Davis

April 07, 1948 – January 12, 2013

Mr. Doug Davis, 64, of Covington, TN died Saturday, January 12, 2013 at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett. Visitation for Mr. Doug Davis will be from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. Monday, January 14, 2013 at Curry Funeral Home. Services for Mr. Davis will be at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, January 15, 2013, in the Chapel of Curry funeral Home with services conducted by Bro. Clyde Thompson. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mary Davis of Covington; one son, Doug Davis and wife Mindy of Louisville, Ky. one step daughter, Kimberly Cross of Covington; Ky. and one step son, Allen Cox and wife Ashley of Covington; five sisters, MartI Miller and Elizabeth Edwards both of Colorado, Marie Vickers pf Friendship, Barbara Wireman of Indiana, and Kathy Patterson of Ripley; two brothers, Rusty Edwards of Washington and Eddie Edwards of North Carolina; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Mary Joslin Davis; and one brother, Cliff Edwards. Pallbearers will be Allen Cox, Tommy Bearden, Anthony French, Frankie Griffin, John Weatherly, and Austin Anderson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Monday, January 14th, 2013 04:00 pm - 07:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Tuesday, January 15th, 2013 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Randall J. Park

October 18, 1955 – January 10, 2013

Randall J. Park, 57, of Somerville, died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

He was a retired employee for JTEKT North America and attended Shiloh United Methodist Church in Somerville.

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Danielle Marie Flowers

August 15, 1992 – January 10, 2013

Ms. Danielle Marie Flowers, 20, of Ridgely, TN died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at her residence. A private memorial services will be held for Ms. Flowers at a later date. She is survived by a son, Ashton Lee Paschell-Flowers of Halls, TN; her mother, Angela Staggs Flowers of Tiptonville; 4 sisters, Dawn Gardner of Shelbyville, Casey Flowers of Columbus, OH, Joy Flowers and Dana Flowers both of Ohio; and 3 brothers, Joseph Flowers of Ridgely and Daniel Flowers and Joshua Tolley both of Tiptonville. She was preceded in death by her father Danny Lee Flowers. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com. Viewing , TN

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Martin Alvin Lemon

October 18, 1926 – January 09, 2013

Mr. Martin Lemon, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He served 60 years as a Church of Christ Minister and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.

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Betty Jean Pilkington

January 27, 1940 – January 09, 2013

Betty Jean Pilkington, 72, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, January 9, 2013 at Delta Medical Center in Memphis. She was a member of Fowlkes Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Pilkington will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2013 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral conducted by Reverend Danny Cates. Interment will follow in Covington Memorial Gardens at 2:45 p.m.. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Matthew Johnson, Billy Johnson, Terry Erwin, David Womack, Bobby Womack and Eric Roberts. The Pilkington family will receive visitors Friday, January 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by 2 daughters, Gloria Jean Ator and husband Carl of Halls, Sheila L. Holland and husband Roger of Newbern, 1 son George Aaron Pilkington and wife Conswella of Halls, 2 sisters Joyce Poole of Guilt Edge, Carolyn Erwin of Drummonds, 7 grandchildren Davy Lee, Erica Simmons, Jeanie Brimm, Lori Roberts, Michael Pilkington, Spenser Pilkington, Kristen Kelley and 3 great-grandchildren Addison Lee, Clayton Brimm and Abbie Simmons. She was preceded in death by her husband George E. Pilkington, 1 daughter Glenda A. Pilkington, 1 granddaughter Chasity Dawn Lee, 2 great-grandchildren Andrew Simmons, Natalie Simmons, 1 sister, Ruth Smithson, 2 brothers, Lloyd Womack , Charlie Womack and her parents Lloyd and Mamie Johnson Womack. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Friday, January 11th, 2013 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Saturday, January 12th, 2013 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Graveside Service Saturday, January 12th, 2013 02:45 pm Covington Memorial Gardens 8408 Covington Rd, Fort Wayne IN 46804

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Theresa Louise Perrien

May 25, 1945 – January 08, 2013

Mrs. Theresa Perrien, 67, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, January 08, 2013 at her residence in Dyersburg. Born May 25, 1945 in Sheridan, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Clara Perrien. A private memorial service for the immediate family will be hosted by New Faith Worship Center at a later date. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Tommy Goff of Dyersburg; two sons, Julian Thelen of Highland City, Florida and Paul Lowers II of Friendship, TN; two daughters, Michelle Thelen of Mandeville, LA and Donna Corthion of Pine Bluff, AR; one brother, Ed Perrien of Ionia, MI; ten grandchildren, Krista Thelen, Joey Thelen, Jessica Thelen, Jamie Thelen, Paul Lowers III, Kaitlyn Lowers, Jordan Lowers, Clara Lowers, Kara Spencer, Kassandra Spencer and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Julian and Clara Dalton Perrien; three sisters, Kate Kelly, Donna Webber, and Jean Thornton; and two brothers, Julian Perrien and Lyle Perrien. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN

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Chester P. Sorrell

June 18, 1930 – January 07, 2013

Chester P. Sorrell, 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 7, 2013 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

He was a retired owner of several service stations and a member of First Baptist Church.

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