Hazel Moore Waller

December 30, 1921 – December 05, 2011

Mrs. Hazel Moore Waller, 89, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at her residence. Mrs. Waller was a member of Hawthorne Baptist Church. She was a pediatric nurse and assistant to Dr. J.D. Connell when he began his practice in Dyersburg. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Thursday, December 8, 2011 Graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens conducted by Chaplin Garrett Sweeney. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Lynn Waller, Michael Waller, John David Exner, Shane Nunnery, Stephen Little and Richard Morales. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. J.D. Connell, Dr. David Guthrie and Tommy Simmons. The Waller family will receive visitors Thursday, December 8th beginning at 10:00 am until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Vicky Waller of Dyersburg, Ginny Morales and husband Richard of Baton Rouge, LA, 2 sons, Larry C. Waller and wife Diane and Sidney L. Waller, both of Dyersburg, 1 sister Jo Ella Luna of Rutherford, 1 sister-in-law, Jerlene Moore of Dyersburg, 5 grandchildren, Fayne Waller, Lynn Waller, Michael Waller, John David Exner, Michelle Nunnery and 7 great-grandchildren, Clint Waller, Michael Dylan Page, Bradley Waller, Ashlyn Phillips, Morgan Alonzo, Shane Nunnery and Amber Nunnery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years W. C. Waller, 2 brothers, Willie C. Moore and Billie T. Moore and her parents L.C. and Azer Moore. The family would like to extend special thanks to Volunteer Home Health, Caris Hospice, Vicki Grisby and Samantha McNeely for their loving and caring attention. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude, American Heart Association or American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Bobby Franklin Jonas

February 09, 1938 – December 05, 2011

Mr. Bobby F. Jonas, age 73, died Monday, December 5, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Jonas was a member of Cunningham United Methodist Church. He was a retired machinist. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Thursday, December 8, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Craig Myrick. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Mike Montgomery, David Montgomery, J.T. Montgomery, David Nichols, Russ Stover, Eugene Flowers and Tyler Nichols The Jonas family will receive visitors Thursday, December 8th beginning at 12 Noon until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include his sister Nawasa Jonas and brother Dannie Jonas, both of Ridgely. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Louise Jonas, 3 sisters, Jeanne Jonas, Martha Jonas, Verlene Jonas and 2 brothers, Jere Lynn Jonas and Gerald Dwayne Jonas The family requests memorials be directed to the Cunningham United Methodist Church in Ridgely. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Joyce Ann Jones

February 22, 1949 – December 04, 2011

Joyce Ann Jones, 62, of Heloise, died Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker.

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Mable Pollock Little

February 03, 1919 – December 03, 2011

Mable Pollock Little, 92, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired employee for A.T.&T. and a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ.

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Geral Dean Foust

May 26, 1922 – December 02, 2011

Geral Dean Foust, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker, a member of Rehoboth Methodist Church and former member of Eastern Star.

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Clovis "Toby" Pitts

August 26, 1930 – December 02, 2011

Mr. Clovis “Toby” Pitts, 81, of Tiptonville, TN died Friday, December 2, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Facility in Tiptonville. He was a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ.

Services will be Monday, December 5, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Wilford Mobley and Lonnie Grady officiating. Interment will follow in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Julia Ruth Olhausen

April 03, 1912 – December 01, 2011

Ruth Carter Olhausen passed away December 1, 2011 at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living Facility in Raleigh, NC. Graveside services will be 11 AM, December 7, 2011 at New Haven Cemetery, Ridgely, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Ruth was born April 3, 1912, the daughter of Joe and Varina Carter of Wynnburg, TN. She was the widow of Colonel James Norman Olhausen of Ridgely, TN, the love of her life, whom she married May 18, 1934. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Bruce McDaniel of Raleigh, NC and her daughter-in-law, Jackie, Mrs. James Norman Olhausen, Jr. of Sandy, UT, five grandchildren, Clayton McDaniel, Noel McDaniel Currin, wife of Kevin Currin, Scott McDaniel, Heather Olhausen Roth, Jillian Olhausen and four great-grandsons, Nathan and Issac McDaniel, twin 15 year olds, and Vincent (12) and Devon (10) McDaniel. Her son James Norman Olhausen, Jr. preceded her in death in 2002. Ruth was on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941 where her husband Jim was stationed. She was evacuated back to the US with dependent families. She loved poetry and read it to her children instead of Mother Goose. When they were stationed in Istanbul, Turkey, Ruth would out bargain the merchants in the Grand Bazaar. She often lectured on her experiences in Pearl Harbor, her travels and flower arranging. She was active in First Baptist Church of Jonesboro, AR where the family settled when Jim retired from the Army in 1967. Jim began his second career as business manager for Holy Angels Convent which owned St. Bernard's Hospital in Jonesboro. Ruth was active in the local women's garden club and enjoyed Japanese flower arranging. After Jim's death in 1983 she became a Sigma Pi sweetheart at Arkansas State University and established a scholarship for Sigma Pi freshmen. She was an avid gardener, a great storyteller and the keeper of oral family history. She was the world's loudest football fan. She loved being in her garden barefooted on summer days. The family request that all memorials be directed to the Joe Carter Scholarship Fund c/o Wynnburg Baptist Church, P. O. Box 95, Wynnburg, TN 38077.

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Edna Leola Childress

January 22, 1949 – November 30, 2011

Edna Childress, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and attended First Assembly of God.

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Charlotte Ann Sorrell

January 12, 1933 – November 29, 2011

Charlotte Ann Sorrell, 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 29, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired Social Studies Teacher for Caruthersville, MO School System, member and Sunday School Teacher at First Baptist Church, member of Daughters of the American Revolution, Chairman Emeritus of Baptist Student Union at DSCC and a mentor for Transitions.

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Lloyd Wilmuth Watson

May 19, 1918 – November 28, 2011

Lloyd Wilmuth Watson, 93, of Memphis, formerly of Richwood, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his daughter's residence in Memphis.

He was a retired farmer and a member of Finley United Methodist Church.

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Charles "Sonny" Whitman, Jr.

February 17, 1957 – November 28, 2011

Charles "Sonny" Whitman, Jr., 54, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 28, 2011 at his residence.

He was an auto body repair technician for Brasfield Body Shop.

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Frances Ann "Fran" Curry Yarbro

January 29, 1935 – November 28, 2011

Mrs. Frances Ann "Fran" Curry Yarbro, 76, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, November 28, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. She was a real estate broker and travel agent and a member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. Mrs. Yarbro was a member of The Memphis Bridge Club and attended Stephens College and Vanderbilt University. Memorial services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 3, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Pilcher officiating. A private interment service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Friday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include one son, Alfred Yarbro of Dyersburg and one sister, Loretta Adams of Waxahachie, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yarbro; one son, Charles Curry Yarbro; her parents, Joe "Baby Joe" Curry, Cuba Heathcott Curry, and her biological mother, Bessie McClatchey. Pallbearers will be Fred Wortman, Dave Fisher, Barry Ladd, Kenneth Ladd, Butch Ladd, and Tom Yarbro. The family requests that any memorials be directed to St. Jude Childrens Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Noah Dylan Mcneely

November 27, 2011 – November 27, 2011

Noah Dylan McNeely, infant son of Heath and Eden McNeely of Newbern, died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Private graveside services will be Friday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Hickman officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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Edward Leon Bane

April 01, 1925 – November 26, 2011

Mr. Edward Leon Bane, 86, of Finley, TN died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a farmer and a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday November 28, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. O. L. Hart and Bro. Dakota Owsley officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Sunday evening, November 27, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include three sons, Wayne Bane of Finley, Tommy Bane of Dyersburg, and Lanny Bane of Finley; two brothers Joe Don Bane of St. Louis, Mo. And Billy Joe Bane of Dyersburg; five grandchildren , Melissa Bane, Amy Bane, Bradley Bane, Lanny Bane Jr., and Whitney Bane; and five great-grandchildren, Colton Bane, Zack Hendricks, Tyler Hendricks, Alyvia Hendricks, and Brayden Bane. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fairy Jean Reagor Bane; his parents, Thomas and Zella Littles Bane; a daughter, Paula Jean Bane; two sisters, Barbara McNeely and Mary Geneva Weatherly; two brothers, C. B. Bane and Homer Bane and one grandchild Lauren Bane. Pallbearers will be Don Smith, Neil Lewis, Jimmy Hester, Pat Worrell, Colby Kimbrell and Lanny Bane Jr. The family requests that memorials be directed to Cornerstone Church of God. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ronnie Gene Shaffer

February 19, 1963 – November 25, 2011

Ronnie Gene Shaffer, 48, of Parsons, formerly of Tiptonville, died Friday, November 25, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a welder for Wally MO Trailers.

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Emma Jean Dotson

October 27, 1929 – November 20, 2011

Emma Jean Dotson, 82, of Ridgely, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Henry County Nursing Home in Paris, TN.

She was a retired waitress for Lakeview Restaurant. She was a Baptist.

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Clady Lois Jones

April 11, 1949 – November 20, 2011

Clady Lois Jones, 62, of Ridgely, died Sunday, November 20, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

She was a homemaker and attended Independent Baptist Church.

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Edward Allen Dean

September 02, 1939 – November 20, 2011

Mr. Edward Allen Dean, 72, of Huntsville, AL died November 20, 2011 in Huntsville, He was the formers owener of the Cat and Mouse, Ed's End Zone, 8 Ball, Sugar Shack, Flamingo and Cactus Jack's. He was also retired as Manager of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Mr. Dean was a true Alabama fan. The family would like to extend a special thanks to all his friends who supported him during his life. Survivors inclue sisters, Mary Maurer of Tequesta, FL, Betty Walsh and Susan Schauer, both of Central Square, NY; three nephews and two nieces. Visitation will be from 4 - 6 pm, Friday, November 25, 2011 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home Chapel in Huntsville, with services immediately following. Graveside services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Curry Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.

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Onie Lee Paschall Johnson

September 21, 1932 – November 18, 2011

Onie Lee Paschall Johnson, 79, of Ridgely, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at her residence.

She was a retired resident manager for Reelfoot Village and Camelot Apartments and a retired farmer. She was a Baptist.

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Carl Seaton

May 25, 1927 – November 18, 2011

Carl Seaton, 84, of Dyersburg, died Friday, November 18, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was retired as owner and operator of Carl Seaton Construction Company, member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and an U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.

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Mattie Hilliard King

August 10, 1922 – November 18, 2011

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Ruby Lay

June 24, 1921 – November 18, 2011

Mrs. Ruby Lay, 90, of Ridgely died Friday, November 18, 2011 at The Med in Memphis TN. She was a homemaker and a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Funeral services will be at 1pm Tuesday, November 22, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Roy Sharp and Brother Terry Clark. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Blake Sharp, Hunter Stover, Jim Nichols, Scott Nichols, Leonard York and Jeff Odell. Honorary pallbearers will be Cleo Lay, Purvis Lay, Bobby Garrison Macie Roberson and Harvey Henderson. The Lay family will receive visitors Monday, November 21st from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughters, Helen Sharp and husband Leslie of Memphis and Carol Stover of Obion, 1 sister, Janie Parker of Huntsville, TX, a daughter-in-law Vicki Lay of Ridgely, 5 grandchildren, Steve Sharp, Connie Austin, Byron Stover, Shane Stover, Wendy Lay, 7 great-grandchildren, Blake Sharp, Grant Bancroft, Brittany Bancroft, Hunter Stover, Brandon Stover, Morgan Stover and Madison Stover. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, K.P. Lay, a son William Bryant Lay, her parents Charlie and Nola Huey Garrison, 2 sisters, Dot Viar and Mogie Garrison, 3 brothers, Loftin Garrison, Jim Garrison and Ross Garrison, her son-in-law Barton Stover and her grandson Gregory Scott Stover. The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dennis Paul Bloomer

October 07, 1952 – November 17, 2011

Dennis Paul Bloomer, 59, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired installation and service engineer for General Electric, where he traveled to other countries for his job, member of Mid-South Riders Motorcycle Organization, an avid hunter and a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School and SUNY Cobleskill.

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Christine Ann Tackett

February 13, 1951 – November 17, 2011

Christine Ann Tackett, 60, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 17, 2011 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Catholic.

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Patricia Ann Lamb

August 29, 1945 – November 16, 2011

Patricia Ann Lamb, 66, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a homemaker and attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Ridgely.

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Paul "Bud" Mcpherson

November 07, 1923 – November 16, 2011

Paul "Bud" McPherson, 88, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired carpenter, member of Independent Free Holiness Church and an U.S. Army Veteran of WWII.

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Mark Allen Haynes

March 16, 1964 – November 16, 2011

Mr. Mark Allen Haynes, 47, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Journey Church in the Three Way Community near Medina. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, November 19, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Jeremy Brown officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday November 18, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include; one daughter Holly Lyles of Newbern; one son, Tim Haynes of Dyersburg; two sisters, Darlene Hawkins of Dyersburg and Brenda Bell of Springville, Tn., one brother, Ernest Haynes of Trenton, and six grandchildren, Hunter Lyles, Courtney Flowers, Blake Haynes, Andrew Haynes, McKenzie Haynes, and Jasmine Dick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen "Bob" and Delila McCorkle Haynes and one brother, Danny Haynes. Pallbearers will be Zac Haynes, Todd Haynes, Josh Haynes, Clint Fowlkes, David Climer, and William Climer. Honorary pallbearer will be Randy Lyles. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dianne French

September 28, 1962 – November 16, 2011

Mrs. Dianne French, 49, of Ridgely, TN died Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm Friday, November 18, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home, conducted by Reverend Carl Southerland. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Michael Garrison, Artie French, Danny Harris, Randy Kirkpatrick, Macky French, David French and James Jones. The French family will receive visitors Thursday, November 17th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband John French of Ridgely, a daughter Ashley French Garrison and husband Michael of Dyersburg, a son John French, Jr. of Ridgely, her parents Paul and Faye Bramlett of Ridgely, 3 sisters, Sherry Bramlett of Manchester, MI, Wanda Tolley and husband Bill of Ridgely, Penney Stroud and husband Paul of Obion, TN and 2 grandchildren, Katelynn French and Elizabeth French. The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Sarah Frances Nail

August 13, 1926 – November 15, 2011

Sarah Frances Nail, 85, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 15, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

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

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Luther Wayne Lindsey

September 12, 1948 – November 13, 2011

Luther Wayne Lindsey, 63, of Tigrett, died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was a former heavy equipment operator for ISA in Dearborn, MI and an U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War.

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Maybell McClain

September 15, 1920 – November 12, 2011

Mrs. Maybell McClain, age 91, of Wynnburg, TN died Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, TN. She was a retired janitor at Margaret Newton School and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. McClain will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Wynnburg Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Larry Byassee and Dr. Ralph Buckley officiating. Interment will follow at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 15th from 5pm - 8pm at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Bobby Norris, Clyde Staggs, Jr., David Baxter, Troy Mathina, Jeffery Mathina and Timmy Mathina. She is survived by 1 son, Charles "Bubba" McClain and wife Shannon of Jackson, her daughter in law, Bonnie McClain of Wynnburg, 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Boyd McClain, son Charles McClain, mother, Nora Chilcutt, grandson, Danny McClain, sister, Ethel McDaniel and brother, James Winsett. Family requests memorial be directed to Wynnburg Baptist Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Aubrey Clark "A.C." Bridgewater

April 24, 1918 – November 08, 2011

Aubrey Clark "A.C." Bridgewater, 93, of Buchanan, TN, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired car salesman and an U.S. Marine Veteran of WWII.

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W I Thornton

June 25, 1924 – November 03, 2011

WI Thornton, Jr., MD, beloved husband and father, died peacefully at home Thursday morning, November 3, 2011. The son of WI Thornton, Sr., and Mary Neal Thornton, WI was born in Dyersburg, Tennessee on June 25, 1924. After graduating from Dyersburg High School in 1942, WI boarded a train bound for Knoxville to begin college at The University of Tennessee with the intention of becoming an engineer. With the nation already at war, however, his freshman year was cut short when he was drafted to serve in the Army in World War II. Coming home after the war, he found his true calling and changed his major to pre-med. While at college, he enjoyed fraternity life as a member of Phi Gamma Delta fraternity. After college, he attended medical school at The University of Tennessee in Memphis. Fresh from residencies in Knoxville and New Orleans, WI returned to his beloved Dyersburg where he practiced medicine for over 52 years, until he retired (begrudgingly) at the age of 79. He took care of many generations of families in Dyersburg with his dry wit, sense of humor, and common-sense wisdom approach to the practice of medicine. Rising often in the night to make house calls, WI would simply pull on his clothes over his pajamas so as not to waste a minute as he quickly headed out the door. WI's deep compassion for his patients' well-being quickly endeared him to a community that loved and respected him throughout a wonderful career and beyond. His love for being a doctor was exceeded only by his love for his wife and family. When he first met the lovely Ann Cox, a true Texan gal who had grown up on ranches, he fell quickly in love and eloped with her four months later, marrying into one of the more lively families in Texas. Ann and WI could not have been matched more perfectly, and it showed their entire life together. Ann and WI were blessed with three children and six grandchildren, and were married over 50 years. During their life, they toured the world together and enjoyed many adventures. A remarkable man, WI will be dearly missed by his children, friends, and the many people whose lives he touched. WI was a member of the First Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 5, 2011at the First Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Mike Hickman with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The Thornton family will receive visitors Friday, November 4th from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home and Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 am until service time at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Thornton Payne and husband, Hunter, of Washington, DC; two sons, William Cox Thornton and wife, Sharla, of Dyersburg, TN and David Arthur Thornton and wife, Bonnie, of Memphis, TN; six grandchildren, Adam Morell Thornton, Zachery Boyd Cox Thornton, Seth McCartney Thornton, Charlotte Ann Thornton, Piper Ann Knox Payne, and Tucker Olivia Cox Payne. The family requests memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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William Peery Tubbs

December 04, 1921 – November 02, 2011

A native of Dyer County, Tennessee, William Peery Tubbs was born on December 4, 1921 at Boothspoint. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ester Lee Jennings Tubbs; his parents, Carl and Oberia Peery Tubbs; three brothers, Quinton Tubbs, Jim Tubbs and Chad Tubbs; a sister, June Tubbs Wiley; a grandson, Gregory Heath Tidwell and a stillborn daughter, Mary Anne Tubbs.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn King and Mrs. Alice Anne Wake officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Bettye Jean Kenney Tubbs

December 16, 1929 – November 01, 2011

The best wife, mother, MeeMaw, and Christian friend ever, Bettye Jean Kenney Tubbs, 81, left this world after a brief illness on November 1, 2011, surrounded by close family members.

For most of her life, she was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, but she also kept books for her husband and for her father, Paul Kenney, for many years.

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Ida Frances Beal

March 30, 1922 – October 30, 2011

Ida Frances Beal, 89, of Lakeport, CA, formerly of Ridgely, passed into eternal rest on Sunday, October 30, 2011.

Frances was born in Lake County on March 30, 1922 to Edith May Wilcox and Walter Truman Wood, both of whom preceded her in death, as did her five brothers, Nolan, Aubrey, Coleman, Thomas and Carlton Wood.

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Martha Ann Ballard

May 02, 1974 – October 30, 2011

Martha Ann Ballard, 37, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 30, 2011 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of Emmaus Baptist Church in Newbern.

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Annabelle Richardson

December 14, 1926 – October 29, 2011

Annabelle Richardson, 84, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 29, 2011 at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton.

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

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Celia Weakley Hudson

May 10, 1920 – October 27, 2011

Celia Weakley Hudson, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, October 27, 2011, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and the oldest member of First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg. She was also an avid Book Club member and a life long reader.

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Billy Newsom

July 25, 1921 – October 27, 2011

Mr. Billy Nathan Newsom, Sr., 90, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, October 27, 2011 at his home. He was owner of Billy Newsom Produce Company from 1946 - 1994. Mr. Newsom was a member of First United Methodist Church, a World War II Veteran serving from 1941 - 1945, a recipient of The Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star and earned the rank of Sergeant. He was an avid golfer, raised Appaloosa and Quarter horses. During a long and productive lifetime, he demonstrated in countless ways his dedication to the welfare of others and earned the respect and affection of people from all walks of life and all ages. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, October 30, 2011in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Dr. David Russell and Clint Reed. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Grandsons, Judd Reed, Clint Reed, Logan Brooks, Nathan Newsom, Blake Newsom, James David Newsom, Loren Newsom, Hoyt Newsom, Clark Newsom and Chipper Williams. The Newsom family will receive visitors Saturday, October 29th from 6:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife Winifred Newsom, 3 daughters Jennifer Reed and husband Billy of Dyersburg, Bret Newsom Brooks and husband Phil of Martin, Lea Newsom Scott and husband Steve of Dyersburg, 2 sons, Bill Newsom, Jr. and wife Susan of Dyersburg, Jim Newsom and wife Marty of Dyersburg, 13 grandchildren, Judd Reed, Clint Reed, Logan Brooks, Nathan Newsom, Blake Newsom, James David Newsom, Loren Newsom, Hoyt Newsom, Clark Newsom and Chipper Williams, Carrie Hadley, Bridgette Hadley, Jennie Brooks and 6 great-grandchildren, Dixie Reed, Delta Reed, Macy Reed, Nathan Reed, Lilly Gregory and Branson Spence. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Jacqueline Watson Newsom, the mother of his 5 children and his parents Sollie Newsom and Carrie Newsom Clark. The family requests memorials be directed to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Geneva Alexander

May 01, 1918 – October 27, 2011

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Larry J. Thedford

October 27, 1950 – October 26, 2011

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Yvonne Eastwood Cooper

November 16, 1934 – October 25, 2011

Yvonne Eastwood Cooper, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a member of First Baptist Church and retired from the accounting department of Colonial Rubber Works. She also was a member of Caring Friends of Dyersburg, Professional Secretaries Association, and the Senior Circle.

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J. D. Permenter

February 12, 1929 – October 24, 2011

J. D. "Fat" Permenter, 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, October 24, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

He was a retired farmer and was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the Korean War.

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Carrie Wilson

January 21, 1947 – October 23, 2011

Mrs. Carrie Jernigan Wilson, 64, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, October 23, 2011 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was retired from Speclinc and was a Baptist. Services will be at 1:30p.m. on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Henning. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Alisha (Billy) Tharpe of Newbern and Melissa (Bill) Young of Dyersburg; four sons, Jeff (Jeanette) Wilson of Dyersburg, James Wilson of Missouri, Charles (Laura) Wilson of Savannah, Tn., and Randy (Teresa Marie) Wade of Dyersburg; one sister, Josie Dean of Dyersburg; one brother, Mitchell Jernigan of Dyersburg; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Wilson; her parents, William and Carrie Hill Jernigan; four sisters, Mary Scott, Ernestine Gibson, Geraldine Price, and Estelle Binkley; and seven brothers, Odell Jernigan, Billy Jernigan, Carl Jernigan, Lankford Jernigan, Hiram Jernigan Jr., Eddie Jernigan and John William Jernigan. Pallbearers will be Mark Ballard, Quinton Miles, Tony Byrd, Anthony Dean, Skyler McPherson, and Jeff Byrd. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Charlee Brown

April 23, 1962 – October 22, 2011

Charlee Brown, 49, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 22, 2011 at her residence.

She was retired owner of Merry Castle and a volunteer worker at the Salvation Army.

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Robert David Fortner

December 24, 1944 – October 21, 2011

Robert David Fortner, 66, of Finley, died Friday, October 21, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.

He was a retired carpenter.

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Louise Ross

August 31, 1926 – October 20, 2011

LOUISE BRYAN ROSS was born in Modesto, California on August 31, 1926 the daughter of the late Elven Jennings and Mattie A. Bryan. On September 21, 1946 she was united in marriage to William Utley Ross, who preceded his wife in death on November 28, 2000. Mrs. Ross was a homemaker and enjoyed a lifetime of service to the communities in which she lived. Mrs. Ross was a former resident of Dyersburg, Tennessee and lived in Savannah, Tennessee for 15 years. She served on the board of the Dyersburg Union Mission in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Jaycettes, Daughters of the American Revolution, Alpha Delta Kappa sorority parent, Sunday School teacher, and scout leader. In Savannah, she was a member of First United Methodist Church, Savannah Book Club, bridge club, and the Daughters of American Revolution. She departed this life on October 20, 2011 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 85 years, 1 month and 20 days. Graveside services will be Sunday, October 23, 2011 at 3:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg conducted by Dr. Ron Brown. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. Pallbearers will be Pat Roberts, Dr. John Talley, Jack Todd, Jere Ozment, Jerry Roberts, Larry Gibson, Richard Carraway, Jack Claiborne and Bill Maxwell. Mrs. Ross is survived by one daughter, Betty Lynn Ross Collier and her husband Kent of Savannah, Tennessee; five grandchildren, Logan Collier and wife Jennifer of Savannah, Tennessee, Betsy Collier Smith and husband Andrew of Oxford, Mississippi, Jason Ross Goodrick of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Linda Louise Preston and husband Jarrett of Charleston, South Carolina, and Billy Larson and wife Lisa of Kansas City, Missouri. 7 great grandchildren, Katie Carole Collier, Ross Allen Collier, Sutherland Ross Smith, Anna Prescott Smith, Collier Elizabeth Smith, Eliza Louise Preston and Alec Preston and Bethany and Lauren Larkins, and one brother, Jim Bryan, of Modesto, California. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was also preceded in death by one son, William Bryan Ross, 2 daughters, Linda Louise Ross and Peggy Ross Moore, one brother, Bob Bryan and one grandson, James Ross Goodrick. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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