John Carter Bowers

June 03, 1933 – April 16, 2012

John C. Bowers, age 78 of Dyersburg, TN passed away on Monday, April 16, 2012 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. He was born June 3, 1933 in Hickman, KY. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Ann Welch Bowers; one son, Mark Bowers (Alesia) of Dyersburg; two daughters, Jane Ann Lineberry (Kevin) and Judy Mascolo (Brian), both of Jackson, TN; eight grandchildren, John Stanley Bowers, Zac Bowers, Nic Bowers, Clay Lineberry, Carter Lineberry, Blake Mascolo, Matthew Mascolo and Kate Mascolo.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Thelma Bowers.

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Shirley B. Baker

August 27, 1937 – April 16, 2012

Mrs. Shirley Bell Baker, 74, of Trenton, TN died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Humboldt General Hospital. She was retired from Jimmy Dean in Newbern and a member of Shelter for the Sheep. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She always blessed many people by her love of cooking and sewing. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels and Pastor Gary Hall. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Billy Baker, Glenn Baker, Lawrence Parnell, Jr., Kenneth Parnell, Dustin Rigsby, Dickie Rigsby. Honorary pallbearers will be Caleb Connor and Stephen Rigsby. The Baker family will receive visitors Wednesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 4 daughters Cindy Davis (Steve) of Trenton, Dawn Connor (Craig) of Chuckey, TN, Teresa Bass (Matt) of Montgomery City, MO and Deborah Falkner (Leonard) of Troy, MO, 5 sons Marvin Spence (Judy) and Ricky Baker (Roxanne), both of Dyersburg, Perry Baker of Hibbing, MN, Billy Baker of Fox Lake, IL and Glenn Baker (Yolanda) of Richmond, IL, 1 sister Florence Staggs (Clifford) of Hayti, MO, 1 brother Ulis Mosier of Ripley, sister-in-law Marilyn Parnell of Dyersburg, 30 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, 1 soon to be great-great-grandchild and many wonderful nephews, nieces and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Billy Alton Baker, 3 brothers, Luke Mosier, Neil Mosier, Lawrence Parnell, her parents Marcus Mosier, Ivy Jewel Parnell and stepfather Henry Parnell and her sister-in-law Mary Lou Mosier and her good friend Ernie Pirofilo. The family requests memorials be directed to American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Windal "Clyde" King

April 20, 1946 – April 16, 2012

Mr. Windal "Clyde" King, 65, of Dyersburg died Monday, April 16, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services for Mr. King will be at 4:00 pm Thursday, April 19, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Danny Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The King family will receive visitors Wednesday, April 18th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Larry Bizzle, Jimmy Willoughby, David Hendren, James Vestal, Larry Sawyers and Pete Riggs. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Larson and Jason Bizzle. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his wife, Sheila King, 1 son, Tommy Hendren and wife Misty all of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Margie King of St. Louis, MO and Sara King of Bethel Springs, TN, 3 brothers, James King and Jerry Wayne Saxton, both of Bethel Springs, TN, Bobby King of St. Louis, MO, his mother-in-law Doris June Moore, 3 sister-in laws, Brenda Dunivant, Debbie and Jimmy Flowers and Wanda and Bennett Tibbs, all of Dyersburg and 1 niece, Stephanie Dunivant of Texas. He was preceded in death by father Virgil King, mother Dovie Williams King Saxton and his father-in-law Billy Moore. The family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Peggy Nell Whitehead Parrish

March 02, 1935 – April 15, 2012

Peggy Nell Whitehead Parrish, 77, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker, member of Tiptonville Church of Christ and a member of Senior Citizens Center.

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Elanie Seratt

February 14, 1939 – April 15, 2012

Mrs. Elaine Seratt, 73, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, April 15, 2012 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of Lenox Church of God of Prophecy. A private Memorial service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Paul Seratt Sr. of Dyersburg; one daughter, Judy Ann Chastain and husband Frank, of Calhoun, Ga.; four sons, Samuel Paul Seratt Jr. and wife Gina, of Newbern, Tn, David Eugene Seratt and wife Pamela, of Greybull, Wyoming, William J. Seratt of Halls, Tn, and James Alan Seratt and wife Robin, of Dyersburg, Tn.; four sisters, Ardith Cox and husband Tom, of Pisgah, Iowa, Sharon Blankemeyer and husband Kurt, of South Sioux City, Nebraska, Vickie Johnson and husband Gary, of Omaha, Nebraska, and Debra Armbrust and husband Bob, of Omaha, Nebraska; six grandchildren, J Paul Seratt and wife Kimberly, of Laramie, Wy., Alyson Blaire Pollock and husband Thomas, of Dyersburg, Amber Nicole Murchison of Dyersburg, Tn., James Preston Seratt of Dyersburg, Tn.,Rebecca Breana Seratt of Powell, Wy., and Madison Claire Seratt of Newbern , Tn.; three great-grandchildren, Samuel Eli Pollock, Addison Nicole Reddicks, and Preston Lane Seratt; 5 nephews and 7 nieces. She was preceded in death by her daughter Lori Sue Seratt; her parents, Lloyd and Edna Benson; and a brother, Lonnie Benson. The family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be directed to The Church of God of Prophecy, General Expense Fund, 3818 Lenox Nauvoo Road, Dyersburg, Tn. 38024 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Donna Lynn Costi

February 23, 1959 – April 14, 2012

Donna Lynn Costi, 53, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 14, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

She was a homemaker and attended Lakeview Baptist Church.

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Christine Stout Humphreys

April 05, 1935 – April 13, 2012

Mrs. Christine Stout Humphreys, 76, of Tiptonville, TN died Friday, April 13, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital. She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Humphreys will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, April 17, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Carl Southerland. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be James Sneed, Ricky Parson, Donnie Lee Humfress, Dereck Humfress, Carl Ray Stout, Michael Stout. The Humphreys family will receive visitors Monday, April 16th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Dallas Eugene Humphreys, 1 daughter Gloria A. Shaffer of Gulfport, MS, 2 sons, Roy Ray Humphreys of Tiptonville and Ricky Wade Humfress of Bay St. Louis, MS, 1 sister, Betty Jean McCann of Hohenwald, 2 brothers Ray Stout of Tiptonville and Robert Stout of Dresden, 8 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Danny Eugene Humfress and her parents James Cutler and Nova Mae Watkins Stout. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Patricia Ann Modlin

April 12, 2012

Patricia Ann Modlin, 65 of Halls, TN, died Thursday in the Jackson Regional Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Long Island, NY, she was a homemaker. Survived by her husband: Eddie 'Gene'Modlin and one son: Eddie Modlin, Jr. of Halls, TN, two grandchildren Christopher Modlin and Elizabeth Modlin both of Ripley, TN; and her mother-in-law, Annie Henson of Halls, TN. She was predeceased by her Son, Thomas William Modlin. Friends may call Saturday from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home.

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Paulette Barnett Campion

February 11, 1944 – April 12, 2012

Paulette Barnett Campion, 68, of Newbern, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at her residence.

She was a retired nurse and a member of Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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Percy Edgar Smith

May 02, 1931 – April 12, 2012

Percy Edgar Smith, 80, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Thursday, April 12, 2012 at Baptist Memorial Restorative Care Hospital in Memphis.

He was born May 2, 1931 in Sharon, MS and graduated from Farmhaven High School in April 1950. In the Korean War, Percy served in the U S Army, 5th Regimental Combat Team, Long Range Recon Patrol attaining the rank of 1st Sergeant, then the Mississippi National Guard and afterwards attended Mississippi State University. He worked as a Mississippi State Tax Agent, Mississippi State Bank Examiner, and a U. S. Federal Bank Examiner.

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Betty Wright McAlvin

April 08, 2012

Betty Sue McAlpin, 63 of Halls, TN, died Sunday the 8th.in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Boyd and the late Willie Mae (Adams) Wright. She was a local cook for many years. Mrs. McAlpin was a Baptist. Survived by one daughter: Lois Watts of Halls, TN and one son: Charlie Joe Wallace of Halls, TN Sister of eight sisters: Doris Paris of Halls, TN, Mary Coker of Halls, TN, Marie Cartwright of Dyersburg, TN, Margie Williams of Dyersburg, TN, Linda Cherry of Halls, TN, Lisa Wright of Halls, TN, Judy Dunaway of Halls, TN, Pearl McAlister of Halls, TN and three brothers: Joe Wright of Halls, TN, Lewis Wright of Halls, TN, David Wright of Halls, TN She also leaves 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren Predeceased by her brother, Walter Boyd Wright Friends may call Tuesday the 10th. from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday the 11th. at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Holmes Cemetery, Ripley.

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Charles Wayne Lanier

November 16, 1949 – April 04, 2012

Mr. Charlie Lanier, 62, of Ridgely, TN died Wednesday, April 4, 2012 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, TN. He was a farmer. Funeral services for Mr. Lanier will be at 3:00 PM, Saturday, April 7, 2012 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Loren Stephens. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Lanier family will receive visitors 5:00 - 8:00 pm Friday, April 6th and 10:00 am - 3pm Saturday, April 7th at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cole, Tabitha Cole, Micah Lanier, Jesse Lanier, Dillion Kolwyck, Wayne Irvin and David Smith. He is survived by his wife Jeanette Lanier of Ridgely; 1 daughter, Michelle Lanier Varanelli & husband Tony of Dyersburg; 1 son, Mike Lanier and wife Penny of Ridgely; 2 sisters, Betty Joe Thurman of Chicago and Berdie Ann Blackwood & husband Joe of Alabama; 4 brothers, Jimmy McQuiston & wife Barbara of Benton Harbor, Michigan, and Billy Mac McQuiston & wife Fay, Donny Lanier & wife Donna and Moreal Lanier all of Alabama; 5 grandchildren, 2 great-grandchildren, 2 step-grandchildren and 2 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents William & Berdie Blackwood Lanier; 3 brothers, O. T. Lanier, Hoppy Lanier and Edward McQuiston and 1 sister, Roda Blackwood. Family requests memorial be directed to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ezra Cates

April 02, 2012

Ezra Harold Cates, 86 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the Bells Nursing Home, Bells, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late Ernest and the late Ruby (Meeks) Cates. He was a Carpenter, and also a WWII Army Veteran. While in service he received the purple heart. Mr. Cates is survived by one daughter: Enesta (Bill) Olds of Halls, TN And a brother: Lloyd Cates of Halls, TN A grandson, Michael Olds of Halls, TN and a granddaughter, Melissa Ozment of Halls, TN He is also survived by five great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Enon Cemetery, Halls.

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Jimmie "Bomba" Darrell Hardin

March 01, 1939 – April 02, 2012

Jimmie "Bomba" Darrell Hardin, 73, of Lenox, died Monday, April 2, 2012 at his son's residence in Finley.

He was a retired quality control inspector for Oldberg Mfg. and attended Lenox Church of God of Prophecy.

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Jo Ruth Staulcup

October 27, 1925 – April 02, 2012

Jo Ruth Staulcup, 86, wife of Aaron Staulcup of Ridgely, TN died at her home April 2, 2012.

She was the daughter of Clyde and Mary Inman McCutchen, prominent families of Ridgely.

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Edward Fulcher

March 21, 1926 – March 30, 2012

Mr. Edward Fulcher, 86, of Dyersburg died Friday, March 30, 2012 at The Highlands in Dyersburg. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 4, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels with interment to follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Andrew Baker, III, Johnny Fulcher, Ronnie Hardin, Jr., Stephan McClure, Jason Fulcher, Matthew Enochs and Chase Fulcher, The Fulcher family will receive visitors Tuesday, April 3rd from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. . Survivors include 2 daughters, Kathy Baker of Newbern and Kim Thomas and husband Dave of Nashville, 2 sons, John Edward Fulcher and Hobert M. Fulcher and wife Cindy, both of Dyersburg, 1 brother Bobby Fulcher of Tiptonville, 8 grandchildren, Tina Baker Hardin, Andrew Baker, III, Johnny Fulcher, Michael Fulcher, Jason Fulcher, Stephan McClure, Matthew Enochs, Chad Kindle, 7 great-grandchildren, Ashley Baker, Ronnie Hardin, Jr., Chase Fulcher, Grant McClure, Maggie Renshaw, Sarah O'Guin, Juliana O'Guin and 2 great-great-granchildren, Aidyn Andrew Baker and Madison Kindle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Lavell Fulcher, 1 sister Lorene Stover, 1 brother Billy Fulcher and his parents Edna and John Fulcher. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Florence Butler Lock

October 20, 1923 – March 28, 2012

Mrs. Florence Butler Lock, 88, of the Millsfield Community near Dyersburg died Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at her residence. She was a member of Christ United Methodist Church and was retired as the co-owner of Lock's Grocery. During her life Mrs. Lock served as a mother to many children in the MIllsfield Community. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2012 at Christ United Methodist Church conducted by Bro. Jerry Edmundson and Bro. Robert Craig. Interment will follow in Hurricane Hill Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Perry "Pee Wee" McQuarters, Billy Hall, Danny Willis, Mike Hopkins, Justin McQuarters, Mike Glozier, Robert Kirby, and Jackie Keeling. Honorary pallbearer will be Kenneth Sawyer. The Lock family will receive visitors Friday, March 30, 2012 from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Christ United Methodist Church. Survivors include her one brother, David Butler of Dyersburg; nieces; Sandi Greer, Kristie Pierce Ramsey, Audrey Butler, and Hazel Butler; great niece, Karley Butler, nephews; Coy Pierce, Kevin Butler, and Jerry Lock; great nephews; Zack Walton, Joshua Butler, Kade Butler, and Jacob Pope, and a host of special friends who cared for her. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Lock; her parents, Lee Butler and Martha Wilson Clifton; and three brothers, Eugene Butler, Paul Butler and Robert Butler; and a nephew David C. Butler. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dixie Ellen Harris

September 12, 1916 – March 26, 2012

Mrs. Dixie Ellen Harris, 95, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, March 26, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor. She was a retired Sales Representive and a member of First United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Harrris will be at 11:00 am Thursday, March 29, 2012 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mike Deal. A private interment will be in Woodhaven Memory Gardens in Millington, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of services. The Harris family will receive visitors from 9:00 - 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter, Vickie Harris of Mississippi and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Harris, 2 sisters, Wenona Plunk and Dimple Rogers, 1 brother, Earl Hubbard and her parents, George and Iona Pease Hubbard. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Thomas Ray Thrasher

March 25, 2012

Thomas Ray Thrasher, 72 of Halls, TN, died Sunday in the Crockett County Nursing Home, Alamo, TN. Born in Ripley, TN, he was the son of the late Carl and the late Edna (Morrow) Thrasher. Mr. Thrasher married Helen Curran. He was a self-employed general laborer and member of Williams Chapel Baptist Church. Survived by his wife: Helen (Curran) Thrasher, two daughters: Patti Clement of Halls, TN, Robyn Barlow of Ripley, TN, brother of two sisters: Laverne Tucker of Newbern, TN, Teenie Johnson of Clifton, TN, one brother: Bill Thrasher of Newbern, TN and three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his brother, George "Buddy" Thrasher and sister, Helen Hart. Friends may call Tuesday from from 5p.m. until 8p.m. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Poplar Grove Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to St. Jude Research Hospital or The Med.

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Nolan Bryant Cantrell

June 20, 1928 – March 24, 2012

Nolan Bryant Cantrell, 83, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired groundskeeper and a member of The Sanctuary Church in Dyersburg.

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Shirlon McMurry

March 22, 2012

Shirlon Loretta McMurry, 74 of Dyersburg, TN, died Thursday in the Dyersburg Regional Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late Arl Leon and the late Edith (Hubbard) Terry. She was a Sales Person, for many years, specializing in women's clothing. Mrs. McMurry was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church She is survived by two daughters: Diana Bessininski of Dyersburg, TN, Jeannie Hunter of Union City, TN and one son: Ronnie Godwin of Dyersburg, TN Sister of one sister: Sue Dickerson of Ravenden Springs, AR and two brothers: Bobbie Terry of Halls, TN, Thomas Terry of Halls, TN She is also survived by 5 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Saturday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Sunday in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls. Mrs. McMurry was also preceded in death by a sister; Naomi Hastings, and 2 brothers; Odell Terry and Wymond Terry.

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Wymond Reynolds

March 22, 2012

Wymond Junior Reynolds, 78 of , Memphis, TN, died Thursday in the Baptist Trinity Hospice House, Memphis, TN. Born in Friendship, TN, he was the son of the late William Paul and the late Dona (Love) Reynolds. He was a Truck Driver, Survived by one daughter: Tina Reynolds Gaines of Friendship, TN and one son: Byron Kent Pool of KY Brother of one sister: Sue VanCanneyt of Munford, TN and one brother: Larry Reynolds of Halls, TN He also leaves 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Friday from 5-8 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 Palestine Cemetery, Dyersburg. Preceded in death by a grandson; Mark Allen Crews, a great-grandson; Samuel Isaiah Crews. 2 brothers; Willard Reynolds, and Robert Reynolds, 4 sisters; Nadean Kilpatrick,Ollie Rhodes, Dorothy Gillon, and Margie Reynolds.

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Mary Carnell

March 21, 2012

Mary Evelyn Allmon Carnell, 78, of Newbern, passed away on March 21, 2012, at her daughter's residence. Graveside services will be 3:00 PM, Friday at Poplar Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Perry Grills. Pallbearers will be Jimmy "Sonny" Strawn, Danny Allmon,Terry Allmon, Dan Post, Benson Hulme and Robert Klutts.. Honorary Pallbearers include grandson-in-laws John Young, Garret Flagg, Abram Flansburg, and grandson John-Hayden Higgins. Survivors ...

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Welton "Gene" Hood

June 27, 1935 – March 21, 2012

Welton "Gene" Hood, 76, of Trenton, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at his residence.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Trenton Mills, member of Branham Tabernacle Church and an U.S. Air Force Veteran.

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Barbara Ann Bowman

July 23, 1927 – March 21, 2012

Barbara Ann Bowman, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 21, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a former registered nurse, member of First United Methodist Church, member of Eastern Star, Cub Scout Den Mother and assisted her husband when he was a Scout Master for the Boy Scouts. She was a graduate of Holy Name of Jesus Hospital School of Nursing in Gadsden, AL and a Patron of the Old Kia Kima Preservation Association, located in Hardy, AR, which provides free camp experience for youth groups.

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Barbara F. Gregory Needham

March 21, 1940 – March 20, 2012

Barbara F. Gregory Needham, 71, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at her residence.

She was the retired owner of Needham Enterprises, which she owned for 15 years and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.

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Virginia Smith Baggett

September 09, 1936 – March 20, 2012

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Mary Throgmorton

March 19, 2012

Mary Alice Throgmorton, 83 of Ripley, TN, died Monday in the Jackson Madison Co. General Hospital, Jackson, TN. Born in Halls, TN, she was the daughter of the late James Glover and the late Ibera (Abernathy) Throgmorton. Mrs. Throgmorton was a member of Antioch Church of Christ Survived by two sisters: Martha Dugger of Ripley, TN, and Frances Harrell of Halls, TN Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls. Ms. Throgmorton was preceded in death by 2 brothers; James Henry Throgmorton and William Glover Throgmorton.

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Ruth Hooper

March 19, 2012

Ruth Marie Hooper, 83 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the The Bridge At Ridgley, Ridgley, TN. Born in Hickman, KY, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and the late Miriam (Everett) Green. She was a Homemaker and seamstress. Mrs. Hooper was a former longtime director of the Dyer Baptist Association WMU. Survived by three daughters: Bettye Baker of Bolivar, TN, Martha Buck of Gallatin, TN, Tammie Hardy of Halls, TN Sister of four sisters: Marjorie Harris of Grand Juction, TN, Mary Lou Newbill of Dyersburg, TN, Barbara Tetleton of Dover, TN, Donna Wright of Friendship, TN and two brothers: Bill Green of Menden, LA and Jim Henry Green of Memphis, TN She is also survived by 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls First Baptist Church, , Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Halls First Baptist Church, , Halls Interment will be Thursday in Halls Cemetery, Halls. Mrs. Hooper was preceded in death by a grandson; Jeff Baker, 2 brothers; Harold Green and Jerry Green and 2 sisters; Norma Jean Green and Glenda Green.

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Pazzetta Adams

March 19, 2012

Pazzetta Adams, 88 of Friendship, TN, died Monday at her residence in the Bruceville Community. Born in Waverly, TN, she was the daughter of the late William and the late Murleen (Greer) Steward. She was a Homemaker, and Farmer's Wife Mrs. Adams was a member of Elon Baptist Church Survived by one daughter: Sandra Pruitt of Dyersburg, TN and four sons: Earl Adams of Dyersburg, TN, Donnie Adams of Gates, TN, Billy Adams of Dyersburg, TN, Ricky Adams of Ripley, TN Sister of two brothers: Dean Steward of IL, Donald Steward of Memphis, TN She is also survived by 19 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by a daughter; Linda Kay Hayes, 3 sons; Hollis Adams, Preston Gene Adams and Terry Lee Adams.

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Payje Eugene Tate

March 07, 2012 – March 16, 2012

Payje Eugene Tate, infant son of Toshia Tate and Michael McDaniel, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at New Haven Cemetery with Mr. Ralph Moore and Mr. Leonard York officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Nelle Blythe "Mimi" Hoppers Scates

November 07, 1913 – March 16, 2012

Mrs. Nelle Blythe "Mimi" Hoppers Scates, 98, of Jackson, TN died Friday, March 16, 2012 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Scates will be at 2:00 pm Monday, March 19, 2012 at the Ridgely First United Methodist Church Chapel conducted by Reverend Dean Emerson and Reverend Craig Myrick. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Will Keiser, Peter Keiser, Joe Riley, Skipper Homra, John Riley, Scott Riley, Robert Coats and John Fields. Honorary pallbearers will be Bruce Dunlap, Don Taylor, Brad Keiser, Carey Homra, Bob Shull and David Riley. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Feltus and husband Charles of Ridgely, 2 granddaughters, Ashley Blythe Chappell Cadreche and husband Alex of Nashville and Courtney Chappell Boxx of Ridgely and 2 great-grandchildren, Jacob Boxx and Mary Blythe Boxx of Ridgely. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Effie Sumner Hoppers. Family requests memorial be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Bobby J. Bane

January 15, 1950 – March 14, 2012

Mr. Bobby J. Bane, 62, of Newbern, TN died Wednesday March 14, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The family will host a Memorial service, graveside, to be held on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at 3 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Pam Copeland of Dyersburg and Kim Brown of Portageville, Missouri; one sister, Carolyn Williams of Dyersburg; and 4 grandchildren; Dustin Copeland, Michael Hurst, Anthony Brown, and Brandon Lee Dean He was preceded in death by his parents, J. D."Joe" and Betty Crouch Bane. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Thomas Roland Criswell

April 30, 1929 – March 13, 2012

March 13, 2012, Thomas "Roland" Criswell, got to see Jesus Christ face to face when he left this earth. He leaves behind his wife of fifty-eight years, Joice Miller Criswell. Celebrating his life are also his daughter and her husband, Ricki and Larry Elks of Jackson, TN and Roland's two sons and their wives --Tommy and Kay Criswell and Shawn and Karen Criswell (all of Dyersburg). Joining in this celebration of the life of this well-loved man are also his grand-children: Renee Bassham, Leigh Anna Veal, Ryan Elks, Joshua Pruett, Leah Jacobs, Selina Purvis, Ashley Stevens, Matt Willis, Jonathan Criswell and Justin Criswell; plus eleven great-grand-children and many loving nieces and nephews.

Roland was born April 30, 1929 in Obion County to Laby and Jettie Criswell. He had eight brothers and sisters. Leaving this world before him was his sisters -- Mildred Whittle; Virginia Suratt and Jewell Higgins and two brothers – Joe Criswell and John Criswell. Surviving siblings are his brother Glen Criswell of Dyersburg and sister Gwen Aycock and Stella June Hopper who are now living in Texas.

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Rodney Hines

March 12, 2012

Rodney "Ronny" Clyde Hines, 68 of Halls, TN, died Monday in the Baptist Memorial Hospital Huntingdon, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late Robert and the late Jane (Escue) Hines. He was a Manager, employed by Tipton Co. Farmers Co-op. Mr. Hines was a member and former Deacon and Sunday School teacher at the Halls First Baptist Church where he was a member. Survived by his wife: Brenda(Jennings) Hines, one daughter: Rhonda (Tony)Jones of Troy, TN and two sons: Rodney(Marti) Hines II of Jackson, TN, John Marshall(Audra) Hines of Jackson, TN. A brother of one sister; Janet (Phillip) Hurt of Halls,TN. Mr. Hines also leaves 6 grandchildren. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 pm. at the Halls First Baptist in Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Hall First Baptist Church, 101 E.Tigrett St., Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Halls Cemetery, Halls. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to The Parkinsons Foundation, The Halls First Baptist Church, or St. Jude Childrens Hospital.

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Jack Maxie Welch

February 24, 1948 – March 12, 2012

Jack Maxie Welch, 64, of Halls, died Monday, March 12, 2012 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

He was a self-employed construction worker and mason, member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War, where he served with the 101st Airborne Division and received the Bronze Star and Army Commendation Medal and a member of Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 995.

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Effie Davis

March 11, 2012

Effie Olds Davis, 91 Gates, TN, died Sunday in Gates, TN. She was the daughter of the late Floyd Lee and the late Myrtle (Burns) Olds. She was a Factory Employee, employed by Tupperware. Survived by three daughters: Shelby Jean Day of Hickory Flat, MS, Joyce Etheridge of Tiptonville, TN, Geneva Riggs of Gates, TN and two sons: Jerry Davis of Gates, TN, Gary Davis of Halls, TN. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers L.D. Olds, and Elvis Olds. Also by a sister; Inez Davis Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 am at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls Interment will be Thursday in Greenhill Memorial Gardens, Halls.

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Hilda Juanita Lawson

June 16, 1930 – March 10, 2012

Hilda Juanita Lawson, 81, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.

She was a retired employee with Rolane Manufacturing and a member of Ridgely Church of Christ.

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Raymond Melvin Klaff

September 26, 1946 – March 10, 2012

Mr. Ray Klaff, 65, of Finley, TN passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012, at his residence. A memorial service, to be held in Oak Lawn, IL, will be announced by the family at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ray is survived by Tamatha Klaff of Aurora, IL, 2 sons, Lonny Klaff and wife Tonia of Lemont, IL, and Cayce Klaff and wife Rebecca of Romeoville, IL, 2 step-sons Chad Hawks & wife Mandy of Dyersburg, TN, and Christopher Hawks of Crestwood, IL, 1 sister, Renee Gurgone and husband Joe of Las Vegas, NV, 1 brother Ira Rosenberg and wife Mimi of New Hyde Park, NY, and 4 grandchildren Jordan Huntsman, Trevor Hawks, Gina Klaff, and Joseph Klaff. He was preceded in death by his parents Norman Henry and Gloria Jane Kralovec Klaff and one brother Leonard Klaff. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jeffrey W. White

June 07, 1946 – March 09, 2012

Jeffrey W. White, 65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 9, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a former employee of the machine shop at Dyersburg Fabrics, member of First Baptist Church and a Navy Veteran of Vietnam War.

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Ruth Hazel Bane

March 03, 1915 – March 08, 2012

Ruth Hazel Bane, 97, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for 47 years and a member of Assembly of God Church.

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Mercy Barham

March 06, 2012

Mercy Ward Barham, infant daughter of Clifton Barham Sr. and April Renee Ward . Died on 3-16-2012 She is survived by her parents, she is the sister of one sister; Paris Taylor of Halls, and sister of two brothers; C.J. Barham and Jonathan Barham of Halls. Mercy also is survived by her maternal grandparents; Nancy Ward of Covington and Ricky Ward of Halls,TN. Her paternal grandmother; Lois Barham of Halls and a great-grandmother; Lois Ward of Halls. She is also survived by 2 loving aunts.. Graveside service will be held 3-16-12 at 4pm at The Antioch cemetery near Halls,TN. Interment will be in ,Antioch cemetery .

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Robert "Bobby" Cooper

December 19, 1937 – March 06, 2012

Robert "Bobby" Cooper, 74, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired from the maintenance department with Georgia-Gulf, where he worked for 32 years, member of First Baptist Church, member of Tiptonville Harmony Lodge #184 and a Scottish Rites Mason.

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James Patrick "Pat" Roberts, Sr.

February 13, 1925 – March 06, 2012

James Patrick "Pat" Roberts, age 87, died peacefully in his sleep at home on Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Margaret Ann Stallings Roberts.

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Jack Edward Spicer

August 11, 1930 – March 06, 2012

Jack Edward Spicer, 81, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a Professional Fishing and Hunting Guide, attended Samburg Assembly of God Church and an U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.

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Martha Nell Sutton

January 05, 1916 – March 05, 2012

Martha Nell Sutton, 96, of Longview, WA, formerly of Ridgely, died Monday, March 5, 2012 at Community Home Health and Hospice in Longview, WA.

She was a payroll clerk for Arden-Mayfair Corporation, member of Calvary Community Church in Longview, WA and a 1934 graduate of Ridgely High School. In 1936, she left the area and lived in Detroit and Los Angeles before joining her family in 1994 in Longview, WA. She was a homemaker and deaconess in the Baptist Church for many years. She stayed active and independent until the last two years.

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Glenn Neel Shelton

December 09, 1925 – March 04, 2012

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James Riley

March 03, 2012

James Thomas Riley, 84, of Halls, TN, died on March 3, 2012 at his residence in Halls, TN. Born in Halls, TN, he was the son of the late James Ernest and the late Lucille (Jordan) Riley. He was a Carpenter. He is survived by one daughter: J. Darlene Woodruff of Halls, TN and four sons: Rev. Larry Riley of McKenzie, TN, Perry Lynn Riley of Halls, TN, Michael Wade Riley of Halls, TN, Jeffrey Wayne Riley of Halls, TN Brother of one sister: Argylene Chapman of Murfressboro, TN and one brother: Jerry Riley of Maury City, TN. Mr. Riley is also survived by 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and a great great grandchild. Friends may call Tuesday from 5-8 at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, near Halls, TN. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2:00 pm at Archer's Chapel Meth. Church, near Halls Interment will be Wednesday in Archer's Chapel Cemetery, Halls. He was preceded in death by his wife; the Late Rebecca Riley, a daughter Diane Carmack, and a son; Thomas Mark Riley

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