Janice Reece

November 24, 2012

Janice Ruth Reece, 72 Halls, TN, died Saturday (11-24-12)in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Memphis,TN. she was the daughter of the late Doyle Ford and the late Katherine (Bailey) Campbell. She was a Homemaker, Survived by four daughters: Lisa Sills of Halls, TN, Darlene Kusen of Dyersburg, TN, Jennifer Hodges of Halls, TN, Kathy Davis of Halls, TN and two sons: Jim Reece of Lebanon, PA, Wade Reece of Halls, TN Sister of one sister: Elsie Stanhouse of Byhalia, MS She is also survived by 12 grandchildren15 great grandchildren Predeceased by her husband, James Wymon Reece, Daughter, Ann Reece, Son In Law, Wayne Sills Friends may call Tuesday (11-27-12) from 5-8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, , Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (11-28-12) at 2:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls.

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William C. "Bill" Crowson

October 17, 1922 – November 24, 2012

William C. "Bill" Crowson, 90, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was a retired air traffic control specialist with Federal Aviation Administration, a 50 + year member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, former member of Newbern Saddle Club, member of Dyersburg/Dyer County Humane Society, graduate of Greenway High School in Greenway, AR, former employee of Southern Airlines and was a lover of animals, horseback riding and playing golf.

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Ron Tate

November 21, 1946 – November 23, 2012

Ron Tate, 66, of Dyersburg, died Friday, November 23, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired employee with a sheet metal construction company, member of Paralyzed Veterans of America and a Vietnam Veteran of U.S. Army.

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Floyd McKinley Capps

November 22, 2012

Floyd McKinley Capps, 73 of Dyersburg, TN, died Thursday at the Methodist Hospice Residence, Memphis, TN. Born in Paragould, AR, he was the son of the late Connie Chester and the late Nellie (Stokes) Capps. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survived by two daughters: Amy Olive of Jackson, TN, Samantha Capps Hutt of Memphis, TN and two sons: Tony Capps of Dyersburg, TN, Timothy Capps of Dyersburg, TN. Brother of three sisters: Margaret Bryan of Dyersburg, TN, Jewel White of Dyersburg, TN, Janie Haynes of Unionville, TN and two brothers: Larry Capps of Halls, TN, Marvin Capps of Sedan, KS. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Predeceased by his wife, Jeanette Watson Capps, brother, Billy Capps, brother, Thomas Capps, Sister, Laverne Tibbs. Friends may call Sunday from 2pm-3:00pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 3:00 pm at Friendship Cemetery, Friendship, TN.

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Helen Lavern Mcbride

April 08, 1933 – November 22, 2012

Helen Lavern McBride, 79, of St. Peters, MO, died Thursday, November 22, 2012 at Park Lane Care Center in Wentzville, MO.

She was a homemaker and a member of Worldwide Church of God in Wentzville, MO.

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Bobby Jan Ramey, Sr.

September 15, 1942 – November 19, 2012

Bobby Jan Ramey, Sr., 70, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at his residence.

He was a bomb and arson investigator with the City of Dyersburg and Dyer County, member of Trinity Lutheran Church, member of the Moose Lodge, member of FOP, member of International Association Arson Investigators, avid golfer and an U.S. Army Veteran.

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Charles Cherry

May 03, 1935 – November 18, 2012

Mr. Charles Aaron Cherry was born May 3, 1935 in Halls, TN. He passed away in his home, surrounded by family and friends, on November 18, 2012 at the age of 77. He was a passionate cattle farmer and a long-time member of the Ripley church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents William McKinley and Bessie Riddick Cherry and four brothers. He is survived by his wife of 55 years Mrs. Perrilyn Williams Cherry, two sons: Joseph McKinley Cherry and wife Tina of Greenbrier, TN, Charles Steven Cherry and wife Cindy of Jackson, TN, mother-in-law Mrs. Violet Williams, sister Helen Claire Bell of Friendship, TN and brother Robert McKinley Cherry of Halls, TN Charley also enjoyed the company of his 6 grandchildren: Adam Cherry and wife Kaela of Allen, TX, Jena Davis and husband Charles of Amarillo, TX, Megan Zachary and Trevor Cherry of Greenbrier, TN and Charles Cherry Jr., and Lauren Cherry of Jackson, TN Pallbearers selected to serve are: Tom Bell Jason Chrestman Acie Pike Stan Oneal Howard Blankenship Randy Lankford Honorary pallbearers selected to serve are: Jim Cole Leonard Meeks Tommy Shull Billy Davis Bruce Stinson Merrill Chrestman Visitation will be Tuesday November 20, 2012 from 5-8pm at the Ripley church of Christ. A memorial service will be held at the Ripley church of Christ on Wednesday November 21, 2012 at 10:00am. Justin Paschall, Robert Taylor, and Stephen Sutton will be officiating. Following the service, interment will be at Gates Cemetery.

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Christopher Burks

July 10, 1992 – November 18, 2012

Christopher "Cody" Burks, 20 Ripley, TN, died Sunday in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, he was the son of Todd and Cassie Burks of Ripley, and Johna Inlow Burks of Jackson,TN. He was an employee of Dyno-Tech Racing in Memphis,TN Brother of two sisters: Haley Anne Burks of Jackson, TN, Taylor Rhea Burks of Ripley, TN Grandmother, Sue Inlow of Tiptonville, TN; grandfather, Paul Burks of Halls, TN He was predeceased by his grandfather, John B. Inlow, and grandmother, Betty Jean Burks. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 at First Baptist Church, Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 am at First Baptist Church, Halls Interment will be Saturday in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls.

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Delores Adelade Hudson

March 03, 1915 – November 18, 2012

Delores Adelade Hudson, 97, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 18, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired factory employee with Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for over 40 years and a member of First United Methodist Church.

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Henry Franklin "Buddy" Baucom

September 05, 1926 – November 17, 2012

Henry Franklin "Buddy" Baucom, 86, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November 17, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired factory employee with Colonial Rubber Works, where he worked for 32 years, he was an auxiliary policeman and an avid coon hunter and fisherman.

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Donald Wayne Webb

August 18, 1928 – November 15, 2012

Donald Wayne Webb, of Bon Aqua, Tn. passed away Thursday, November 15, 2012 at NHC Healthcare in Dickson, Tn. He was a US Army Korean War veteran.

He was married to Patsy Smith Webb of Bon Aqua, Tn.

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Robert Thomas "Bob" Stevens

April 06, 1948 – November 15, 2012

Robert Thomas "Bob" Stevens, 64, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 15, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired quality assurance director with M.A. Hanna and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He served as a Chief Warrant Officer 2 in the United States Army, where he was a helicopter pilot and was awarded the Army Aviator Wings Award during the Vietnam War and was awarded 2 Bronze Star Medals, 2 Purple Heart Medals, 19 Air Medals, the Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 2 campaign Stars, National Defense Service Medal and several awards from the Republic of Vietnam.

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Johnny B. Inlow

June 06, 1928 – November 14, 2012

Mr. Johnny B. Inlow, 84, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, November 14, 2012 in Tiptonville. Mr. Inlow was a graduate of Ridgely High School. He was always interested in the growth of Lake County and served as County Commissioner for 20 years. He was one of the original owners of the Wynnburg Tractor Company and served as president of the company. He loved animals and did a lot of horse trading and judging horse shows. Visitation for Mr. Inlow will be from 5 until 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Services will be graveside Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely conducted by Masonic Harmony Lodge 184. Survivors include his wife, Sue Kennedy Inlow of Tiptonville; three daughters, Suzette Boehms of Duck River, Tn., Johna Burks of Jackson, Tn., and Karen Mathison of Huntsville, Al.; one son, Sage Inlow of Tiptonville; one sister, Nell Hamlin of Brownsville, Maine; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Mable Inlow; two sisters, Martha McClain and Mable Wright; and three brothers, James P. Inlow, Carey Inlow and Joe P. Inlow. The family requests that in lieu of flowers donations be made to Masonic Harmony Lodge 184, Tiptonville, Tn. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dallas Eugene -Buddy Humphreys

December 28, 1934 – November 12, 2012

Dallas Eugene "Buddy" Humphreys, 77, of Tiptonville, TN died Monday, November 12, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a Baptist and retired farmer. He also served in the Army National Guard. Funeral services for Mr. Humphreys will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, November 15, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Carl Robert Evans, Jr. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Tommy Stafford, Michael Stout, Carlos Stout, Andy Stout, James Sneed and James Ray Evans, Jr. The Humphreys family will receive visitors Wednesday, November 14th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter Gloria A. Shaffer of Gulfport, MS, 2 sons, Roy Ray Humphreys of Tiptonville and Ricky Wade Humfress of Bay St. Louis, MS, 3 sisters Betty Joyce Stout of Dresden, Wanda Gail Stafford of Tiptonville, Vicky Clemmens of Ripley, 2 brothers, James Ray Evans of Obion County and Carl Robert Evans, Jr. of Dresden, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Christine Stout Humphreys, 1 son Danny Eugene Humfress, 2 sisters Marie Hamm and Linda R. Reynolds, 4 brothers Jim Humphress, William Thomas Evans, Paul Dennis Evans, David Harold Evans and his parents, James Reuben Umfress and Clara and Carl Evans. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, November 14th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Thursday, November 15th, 2012 01:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Lavinia Blalock Overby

August 18, 1924 – November 12, 2012

Mrs. Lavenia Blalock Overby, 88, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was a homemaker. Visitation for Mrs. Lavenia Blalock Overby will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 15, 2012 at the funeral home. A private family service will be held later in Illinois. Interment will follow in Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Darlene Adams of South Elgin, Illinois; one sister, Wilma Cannon of Dyersburg; three brothers, Ernest Blalock and Lloyd Blalock Jr. both of Dyersburg, and James Blalock of Oklahoma; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Overby; a daughter, Vicki Harris; her parents, Lloyd and Minnie Jackson Blalock; and two brothers, R. L. Blalock and Roy Blalock. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service , TN Visitation Thursday, November 15th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Tammy Missildine

November 11, 2012

Tammy Charlene Walton Missildine, 45 of Halls, TN, died Sunday at her residence. Born in Halls, TN, she was a Receptionist, employed by Hutcherson Metals. Survived by her husband: Ray Missildine II , one daughter: Amber Walton Jackson of Halls, TN Daughter of Charles Wesley and Patsy (Hutcherson) Walton, Sister of two brothers: John Wesley Walton of Halls, TN and Randy Charles Walton of Halls, TN Friends may call Monday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Tuesday in Dry Hill Cemetery, Halls.

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Robbie Dean Harrell

November 11, 2012

Robbie Dean Harrell, 73, of Halls, TN, died Sunday at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Allen and the late Nadean (Reynolds) Davis. She was a retired Factory Employee. Survived by a daughter: Dena Walker of Halls, TN, and a sister:Brenda Ward of Halls, TN, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Predeceased by her son, Steven Harrell. Friends may call Wednesday from 5p.m. until 8p.m. at Halls Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at South Fork Cemetery near Halls.

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Zeldia Woods Milligan

February 10, 1940 – November 09, 2012

Mrs. Zeldia Milligan, 72, of Dyersburg died Friday, November 9, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 2 pm Sunday, November 11, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Bro. Randy Crews officiating. Interment will follow in Minnick Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Milligan family will receive visitors Sunday from noon until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Horace Milligan of Dyersburg; a daughter, Michele Brown and husband, Steve, of Collierville; and a son, Ben Milligan, and wife, Beth, of Humboldt. She was preceded in death by her parents, Collie and Reba Stover Woods, and a brother Gerald T. Woods. Pallbearers will be Milton Weatherford, Wayne Autry, James Turnbow, Richard Hill, Bill Cloar, and Bill Boehmler. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Sunday, November 11th, 2012 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Sunday, November 11th, 2012 02:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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David Lee French

January 08, 1957 – November 07, 2012

Mr. David Lee French, 55, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, November 7, 2012 at his residence in Dyersburg. He attended The Shelter for the Sheep Church. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, November 9, 2012, at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Tracey French and Tiffaney French, both of Dyersburg; two sisters, Joan Marie Council of Newbern and Judy Kay Holland of Dyersburg; three brothers, Mackey French, John French, and Artie French, all of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earcie Beckleheimer French and R. T. French. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Funeral Service Friday, November 9th, 2012 10:00 am City Cemetery E Court St, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Roger Dale Davis

September 01, 1960 – November 06, 2012

Roger Dale Davis, 52, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 6, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a carpenter, member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and hunting.

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Joyce Johnson

March 03, 1939 – November 05, 2012

Joyce Johnson, 73, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 5, 2012 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Etta Darlene Dial Sanders

May 17, 1956 – November 04, 2012

Etta Darlene Dial Sanders, 56, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 4, 2012 at her residence.

She was a homemaker.

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Big Bill Bizzle

August 25, 1951 – November 03, 2012

Big Bill Bizzle, 61, of Dyersburg died Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired truck driver and a former member of Mid South Riders. He was born August 25, 1951 to the late Alma and Elvis Bizzle. Funeral services for Big Bill will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, November 7, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Calvin Smith. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Steve Littlejohn, Timmy Farley, Tony Jones, Chucky Farley, Chuck Hall, Brad Barnes, Mike Harrington and Tony Cole. The Bizzle family will receive visitors Tuesday, November 6th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer Ann Bizzle of Dyersburg, his son William Lynn Bizzle and wife Christy of Lebanon, 2 sisters, Faye Staggs of Dyersburg and Lorene Harrison of Winnsboro, LA, 1 brother, Glen Bizzle of Dyersburg, 5 granchildren Trisha Bizzle, Stephanie Wilkerson, Brent Lewis, Tracy Criag, Kaitlyn Bizzle and 1 great grandson Kayden Wilkerson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, November 6th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, November 7th, 2012 11:00 am Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Janice Beaird

November 02, 2012

Janice Marie Beaird, 63 of Frog Jump, TN, died Friday at her residence. Born in Alamo, TN, she was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie and Jeannie (Palmer) Archer. Mrs. Beaird married Billy Beaird August 1973. She was a Homemaker Survived by her husband: Billy Beaird, three daughters: Cindy Clark of Halls, TN, Karen King of Brownsville, TN, Teresa Davis of Maury City, TN and two sons: Craig Beaird of Halls, TN, Hank Beaird of Halls, TN Daughter of Jeannie (Palmer) Archer Sister of one sister: Pat Mize of Millington, TN and three brothers: Darrel Archer of Maury City, TN, Donnie Archer of Bells, TN, Dennis Archer of Millington, TN She was also survived by 11 Grandchildren; 8 Great-grandchildren Predeceased by her father; Leslie Archer, a grandson, John Beaird, and son in law, J.C. Clark Friends may call Sunday from 5-8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, near Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Monday at 2:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church,near Halls Interment will be Monday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to (1)The J. C. Clark Memorial Scholarship Fund To be accepted at any Bank of Crockett location. (2)The Crockett County NOAH Fund P.O. Box 67 Maury City,TN 38050

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Margaret Allen

November 02, 2012

Margaret L. Voss Allen, 80 of Ripley, TN, died Friday (11-2-12) in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Lauderdale Co. TN, she was the daughter of the late W. B. and the late Mabel (Larose) Voss. She was an Inspector, employed by U.S. Corp of Engineers. Sister of three sisters: Betty Joe (Billy) Binkley of Naples, TX, Wanda Sue Baker of Dyersburg, TN, Melba Rose (D.L.) Gilliland of Frog Jump, TN and three brothers: Donald (Helen) Voss of Hartsville, TN, Benny Voss of Gates, TN, Jerry (Kay) Voss of Belleville, IL Predeceased by her husband, Donald Allen Friends may call Sunday(11-4-12) from 2pm-5pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Graveside service will be held Monday (11-5-12) at 11:00 am at Concord Cemetery, Concord Rd., Gates Interment will be Monday (11-5-12)in Concord Cemetery, Gates. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Concord Cemetery Fund or the Concord Methodist Church.

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Joshua Michael Markin

June 14, 2012 – November 02, 2012

Joshua Michael Markin, 4 1/2 month old infant son of Brian and Amanda Mallard Markin, passed away on Friday, November 2, 2012 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Jeremy Ballinger officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Shawna Jane Rowsell

November 01, 2012

Shawna Jane Rowsell, 25, of Halls, TN, died Thursday in, Gates, TN. Born in Omaha, NE, she was the daughter of Tammy Jane (Hawley) Rowsell. She was a Homemaker. Survived by three daughters: Savannah Clements of Halls, TN, Skylir Clements of Halls, TN, Makayla Clements of Halls, TN Sister of two brothers: Brandon Rowsell of Omaha, NE, Casey Rowsell of Omaha, NE Fiance', Troy Clements of Halls, TN; grandfather, Larry Hawley of Omaha, NE; Great Aunt, Alice Pence of Meriden, KS; step sister, Kimberly Booker of Halls, TN; step father, Jody Booker Predeceased by her grandmother, Alice Jane Hawley. Private services will be held at a later date.

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Arthur Joy Slaughter

December 13, 1942 – November 01, 2012

Arthur Joy Slaughter, 69, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

He was a retired salesman for Wonder Bread from 1965 - 2000, member of Church of Christ, worked several years as a butcher and an U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War.

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James Earl Barron

November 18, 1963 – October 31, 2012

James Earl Barron, 48, of Decatur, AL, formerly of Lenox, died Wednesday, October 31, 2012 at University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.

He was a truck driver for Frawley & Schilling Trucking Company.

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Cleveland Ulysses Clendennin

November 18, 1929 – October 30, 2012

Cleveland Ulysses "Gramps" Clendennin, 82, of Halls, died Tuesday, October 30, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired tool and die maker for Sylvania and J. & J. Cupples, member of Three Oaks Baptist Church and an U.S. Air Force Veteran of Korean War.

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Ron Walley

May 10, 1956 – October 28, 2012

Mr. Ron Walley, 56, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, October 28, 2012 at his residence in Tiptonville. He was a member of Mt. Arart Presbyterian Church in Troy. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 31, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Larry Byasse officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include two sons, Chad Walley and Chet Walley, both of Murfreesboro, Tn.; two sisters, Marie Lynn of Tiptonville and Martha Knopp of Alabama; one brother, Tim Walley of Dyersburg; and 5 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Walley and Berthal Ward. Pallbearers will be Chad Harris, Bryant Montgomery, Robert Walley, Alford Lynn, Danny Walley, T. J. Walley, Adam McCoy, and Terrance Kempfer, Mike Crouch, Mark Crouch, Paul Cole and Joey Watkins. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, October 30th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Wednesday, October 31st, 2012 11:00 am Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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John Hurt

October 27, 2012

John William Hurt, 77 of Halls, TN, died Saturday (10-27-12)in the Lauderdale Community Hospital, Ripley, TN. Born in Blytheville , AR, he was the son of the late William L and the late Myrtle (Nolen) Hurt. He was a factory employee, Survived by two daughters: Priscilla Hurt of FL, Carol Hurt of Dyersburg, TN and three sons: Jason Hurt of Ripley, TN, Dewayne Hurt of Mayflower, AR, Jeffrey Hurt of Halls, TN Brother of one sister: Neldean Ellsworth of Verona, MI and one brother: George Hurt of Ripley, TN Mr. Hurt is also survived by 5 Grandchildren. The family will hold a private service at a later date. The family requests that any memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital.

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Annie Mae Pruitt

October 27, 1927 – October 26, 2012

Annie Mae Pruitt, 84, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 26, 2012 at her residence.

She was a retired factory employee with Heckethorn Manufacturing and a member of Ft. Hudson Baptist Church.

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Don Lamar Carson

November 02, 1933 – October 25, 2012

Don Carson, 78, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, October 25, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired salesman for Cooper Tires in Memphis, attended Second Baptist Church, graduate of Harrison Chilhowee Baptist Academy, member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge, U.S. Air Force Veteran and a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Olive Mary Uselton

May 27, 1932 – October 24, 2012

Mrs. Olive Mary Poole Uselton, 80, of Dyersburg, formerly of London, England, died Wednesday, October 24, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. She was a retail clerk with Rice Food Markets of Houston, Tx. and Penguin U.S.A. of Newbern, Tn. and a homemaker. No public services or visitation are planned. Interment will be in Roellen Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Monroe Uselton; one sister, Eileen Attridge of Forest Hill, London, England; one brother, Leonard Poole of Bridgewater, England; and several nieces and nephews, all of London, England. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Louise Poole, and a nephew, Daniel Poole, all of London, England. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Viewing , TN

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Martha Frances McCanless

May 02, 1931 – October 22, 2012

Mrs. Martha McCanless, 81, of Dyersburg, died Monday, October 22, 2012 at Bailey Park Community Living Center in Humboldt. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. McCanless will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 24, 2012 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Adam Thompson and Cari Buchanan. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Wayne Thompson and wife, Shirley, of Humboldt and Danny Lynn Thompson and wife, Anita, of Newbern; one sister, Carolyn McDonald of Finley; three brothers, Hershell Simpson of Finley, Bill Simpson of Covington, and Benny Simpson of South Carolina; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy McCanless; her parents, Hershell and Rebbie Hill Simpson; one son, Eddie Thompson; two sisters, Glenda Patterson and Mary Hudson; and two brothers, Charles Simpson and Ray Simpson. Pallbearers will be Billy Daniels, Ricky Daniels, Randy Carlisle, Art McDonald, Stenson Hughes, and Gregg Thompson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Tuesday, October 23rd, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Wednesday, October 24th, 2012 11:00 am Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Hazel Hazel Warren Cash

July 10, 1921 – October 21, 2012

Hazel L. Warren Cash, more affectionately known as "Momma Hazel" 91 of Gates, TN, died Sunday (10-21-12) in Gates, TN. Born in Crockett Co., TN, she was the daughter of the late John Franklin and the late Birdie E. (Cleek) Jackson. She was a Homemaker, Survived by three daughters: Betty Dancy Burks of Gates, TN, Diane Dancy Stacey of Gates, TN, Brenda Dancy Carter of Gates, TN and four sons: Boe (Shirley) Dancy of Gates, TN, Gary C. Dancy of Butler, TN, Jerry A. Warren of Halls, TN, Mike (Judy) Warren of Gates, TN Sister of two sisters: Maurine Jackson Haas of Clifton, NJ, Shirley Jackson Greenway of Brownsville, TN and three brothers: Marvin Jackson of Brownsville, TN, Ray Jackson of Halls, TN, Jimmy Jackson of Ripley, TN She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 9 great great grandchildren. Predeceased by her brother, John Jackson, brother, Eugene F. Jackson, Sister, Lillian Jackson, Grandchild , William Christopher Smith Friends may call Tuesday (10-23-12) from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday (10-24-12) at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Gates Cemetery, Gates.

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Stephen R. Gunter

December 04, 1961 – October 20, 2012

Stephen R. Gunter, age 50, of Halls, died on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at the Med in Memphis, Tennessee.

He was born on December 4, 1961 at Milan Hospital to Alvin R. and Gloria D. Gunter. He grew up in a parsonage home across West Tennessee and Western Kentucky. He joined the Oak Level Church where he professed his faith in Jesus Christ in August 1972. He graduated from Covington High School, in Covington, Tennessee. He served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm as a radio operator. He married Heather Shupe and from this union came two children, Austin and Elizabeth Gunter. Later he came to the Dyersburg area and worked for the Dyersburg Housing Authority where he worked until his untimely death on October 20. He was a member of Finley United Methodist Church.

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Jane Patterson Phillips

May 19, 1930 – October 19, 2012

Jane Patterson Phillips, 82, of Ridgely died Friday, October 19, 2012 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Phillips will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 21, 2012 Graveside at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely conducted by Reverend David Gray and Reverend Jack Henry. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Larry Paschal, Rob Shaw, Robert Shull, Jackie Flowers, Dwight Shull and Mike Parker. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Bargery, Ed Sumara, Terry Jamison and Jimmy Eddlemon. The Patterson family will receive visitors Saturday, October 20th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. She is survived by 4 sons, Steve Patterson and wife Susan of Henderson, Benjamin Patterson of Tiptonville, Kent Patterson and wife Amanda and Trent Patterson, all of Ridgely, 1 brother Buddy Baker of Dyersburg and 3 grandchildren, Forrest Patterson, Alaina Gant and Jonathan Patterson. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Otha Nelson Patterson and William H. "Bill" Phillips, her grandson, Matthew Patterson, her sister Charlotte Rice and 2 brothers James Jasper Baker and Toby Baker. The family requests memorials be directed to First Baptist Church Children's Fund, 300 South Main, Ridgely, TN 38080. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Saturday, October 20th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 80 Gratio Rd, Ridgely TN 38080 Funeral Service Sunday, October 21st, 2012 02:00 pm Graveside-New Haven Cemetery Madie Rd, Ridgely TN 38080

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Alvon Glenn "Pawpaw" Cariker

June 02, 1937 – October 17, 2012

Alvon Glenn "PawPaw" Cariker, 75, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 17, 2012 at his residence.

He was a former maintenance superintendant at Gulf Coast Grain Company and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.

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Charlene Etheridge Dudley

January 20, 1943 – October 16, 2012

Charlene Etheridge Dudley, 69, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at her residence.

She was a retired co-owner of Dyersburg Piano Company and Storage and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.

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Hubert Vernon Alexander, Sr.

January 04, 1925 – October 14, 2012

Hubert Vernon Alexander, Sr., 87, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 14, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired maintenance mechanic for Goodyear, member of Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy and an U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.

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Arthur Phillip Sloan

October 12, 2012

Arthur Phillip Sloan, 63 of Tiptonville, TN, formerly of Halls, TN, died Friday in the Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Ft. Smith, AR, he was the son of the late James Lewis and the late Mary Ida (Milligan) Sloan. He was a caregiver. Survived by his wife: Betty Sloan and predeceased by his brother, James Sloan, Jr., brother, Kenneth Lee Sloan. Graveside services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2012, at 4:00 pm at Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Halls

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Jimmy "Elvis" Davis Hall

October 12, 1960 – October 12, 2012

Jimmy "Elvis" Davis Hall, 52, of Ridgely, died Friday, October 12, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Monday at Elbridge Cemetery with the Rev. Clayton Mahan officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Tony Goff

May 12, 1962 – October 12, 2012

Tony Goff, 50, of Newbern died Friday, October 12, 2012 at his brother's residence. He was a painter and a member of City Gates Church. Funeral services for Mr. Goff will be Thursday, October 18, 2012 at 1:00 pm in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Clay Nash officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Michael Goff, Todd Seiber, T.J. Sieber, Eric Seiber, Kenneth Godsey and Ed Harvey. Visitation will be Wednesday, October 17th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. He is survived by a daughter, Tabitha Goff of West Yellowstone, Montana, 4 sons, Joshua Goff and Tony Goff of Tempe AZ, Travis Goff of Mesa, AZ, Anthony Goff of Trenton, 3 sisters Terry Aqqad and husband Mohamed of Tampa, FL, Kathy Goff of Rogers, Arkansas, Mary Elizabeth Goff of Newbern, 1 brother Michael Goff and wife Michelle of Newbern and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Earl and Shirley Jean Goff and 1 sister Sandra D. Goff. The family requests memorials be directed to City Gates Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com Visitation Wednesday, October 17th, 2012 05:00 pm - 08:00 pm Curry Funera Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024 Funeral Service Thursday, October 18th, 2012 01:00 pm Chapel of Curry Funeral Home 416 N Sampson Ave, Dyersburg TN 38024

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Rachel Erwin Hong

October 10, 2012

Rachel Marie Hong, 95, of Troy, TN, died Wednesday in the Union City Manor, Union City, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Mardis and the late Ina May (Sanders) Erwin. She was a retired supermarket owner. Survived by sister of three sisters: Peggy Gillenwater of South Fulton, KY, Nancy (Tommy) Nix of Halls, TN, Mildred (Elvie) Childress of Troy, TN and one brother: Thomas (Lora Ann) Erwin of Maury City, TN. Step son, Paul (Linda) Chow of CA; step son, Joe Chow of NY; several grandchildren; several Great Grandchildren. Predeceased by her Husband, Joe Hong Friends may call Friday from 5p.m. until 8p.m. 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 Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls.

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Herschel Wallace Wood

May 24, 1930 – October 07, 2012

Herschel Wallace Wood, 82, of Spring Hill, TN formerly of the Miston Community, died Sunday, October 7, 2012 at The Arbors at Willow Springs in Spring Hill. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date. He is survived by 2 daughters, Pam Wood of Knoxville, Rebecca Jackson and husband Martin of Gardnerville NV, 1 son John Wood and wife Barbara of Nashville, 1 sister, Oralee Ashcraft of Newbern and 2 grandchildren Brian Jackson and Hayden Wood. He was preceded in death by his parents Herschel William and Gladys Wallace Wood. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Rickie Allen Anderson

December 31, 1955 – October 06, 2012

Rickie Allen Anderson, 56, of Downers Grove, IL, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 6, 2012 at his residence.

He was a machinist.

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