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May 29, 1918 – October 19, 2011
Freeman Bailey Phenix, 93, of Obion, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin.
He was a retired machine operator for Dyersburg Fabrics, member of New Faith Church of God in Obion, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and an avid hunter and fisherman.
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July 30, 1923 – October 19, 2011
Leroy Welborn Neal, 88, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 19, 2011 at the Tennessee State Veteran's Home in Humboldt.
He was a retired flight service specialist for Federal Aviation Administration, member and deacon of Phillips Street Church of Christ and an U.S. Air Force Veteran of WWII. He was a member of Memphis Amateur Antique Radio Club, Ham Radio Club and Operator since 1952, Amateur Radio Flyers Club, member of 15th and 450th Air Force Association, former FAA Flight Instructor and Flight Examiner of Dyer Municipal Airport from 1962-1984, former member of the Civil Air Patrol, Honorary Board member of Halls Army Air Base Museum and a member of Forked Deer Antique Car Club, for which he named.
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July 04, 1927 – October 17, 2011
Evelyn Elvern Tirey, 84, of Dyersburg, died Monday, October 17, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.
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September 09, 1932 – October 16, 2011
Mrs. Marie Runion, 79, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. A resident of Tiptonville for nearly 65 years, Marie graduated from Tiptonville High School in 1951 where she was a star basketball player for the Earthquakes. A year after graduation, Marie was married to Hurschel Runion, a lifelong mate with whom she would spend the next 59 years. She was an active member of the Tiptonville Church of Christ where she taught children's Sunday school classes for nearly 40 years. She was also an active member of the Tiptonville community at large, helping to guide, influence, and inspire others, by either lending a helping hand or simply through the example she set in her daily life. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM at Antioch Cemetery conducted by Mr. Wilford Mobley and Mr. Don Reel. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Greg Williams, Craig Williams, Robert Michael, Tim McKenzie, Tony Wallace and Kurt Chisolm. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Butler, Shelby Barker and Shelby C. Barker. The Runion family will receive visitors Tuesday, October 16th from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at Tiptonville Church of Christ. Survivors include her daughter Debbie Sanford and husband Steve of Dyersburg, her son John Runion of Tiptonville, 3 sisters: Irene Howell and husband Al of Union City, TN, Nell Wallace and husband Charles of Tiptonville, Bonnie Hayden of Paducah, KY, 2 brothers: Tobe Pitts and wife Mary Lou and Charles Pitts and wife Jean, all of Tiptonville, and 2 grandchildren: Neil Sanford of Memphis and Drew Sanford of Tuscaloosa, AL. She was preceded in death by her husband Hurschel Runion, brother Richard Pitts and her parents Joe and Nellie Pitts. The family requests memorials be directed to Tiptonville Church of Christ, 515 Church St., Tiptonville, TN 38079 or Jones Chapel Church of Christ, Hwy. 22 N., Tiptonville, TN 38079. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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February 04, 1943 – October 16, 2011
Mrs. Dorothy Worley, 68, of Ridgely, TN died Sunday, October 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired farm worker and homemaker. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, October 18, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Revered Clayton Mahan. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Terry Hopper, Stone Keeling, David Roberson, Dustin Keeling, Doug Rose and George Parish. Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Minnick and Tony Ivy. The Worley family will receive visitors Monday evening, October 17th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her son Doug Worley and wife Donna of Ridgely, her twin sister Doris Keeling of Ridgely and her granddaughter Mariah Worley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Doug Worley, 3 sisters Mary D. Shields, Gladys Pollock, Thelma Dean, her brother Robert Henderson and her parents Herbert and Mae Rushing Pollock. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude's Children Research Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → March 27, 1942 – October 09, 2011
Ruby Nelle Dudley, 69, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 9, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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July 29, 1924 – October 07, 2011
Gene Stutts, 87, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 7, 2011 at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt.
He was a retired clerk for the United States Postal Service and a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong member, Sunday School Teacher and Song leader at Fowlkes Methodist Church. He was a former Mason, former Boy Scout Leader and played the guitar, banjo and mandolin.
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June 12, 1917 – October 05, 2011
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May 30, 1993 – October 05, 2011
Mr. Jonathan Taylor Lane Coffman, 18, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, October 5, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ, a 2011 graduate of Dyer County High School, #52 for the Dyer County Choctaws football team, and presently attended Dyersburg State Community College. Funeral services for Mr. Coffman will be at 1 p.m. on Saturday October 8, 2011 in the Dyer County High School Gymnasium with Bro. Mickey Dodd officiating. Visitation for Mr. Coffman will be from 4 until 8 p.m. on Friday in the Dyer County High School Gymnasium. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his parents Pam (Bob) Williams of Dyersburg and Chris Coffman of Jackson, Tn.; one sister , Lynlee Williams of Dyersburg; two brothers, Chase Joy and Wesley Williams both of Dyersburg; his Grandparents, Larry and Linda Coffman and Billy and Connie Lane both of Trenton, Mike and Debbie Williams of Newbern, J. D. and Barbara Stephens of Dyersburg, and Bill and Alice Williams of Friendship; and Great-Grandparents James Laster of Trenton and Lorene Carroll of Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Wesley Williams, Zac Bowers, Jon Criswell, Cullen Jones, Blake Shipley, Ethan Henson, Causton Johnson, and Chase Burns The family requests memorials be directed to Lebonheur Childrens Hospital or St Jude Childrens Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 09, 1943 – October 04, 2011
Bro. Tommie Linden Hughes, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 4, 2011 at his residence.
He was a minister and member of Chic Church of God and a former 20 year employee of Heckethorn Mfg.
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Read full obituary → July 20, 1947 – October 03, 2011
Wanda Sue Bennett Forrest, 64, of Tiptonville, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at her residence.
She was a retired child caregiver and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 26, 1960 – October 03, 2011
Cathy Ann Sanford Roy, 51, of Dyersburg, died Monday, October 3, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and attended Trinity Baptist Church.
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September 24, 1954 – October 03, 2011
Mrs. Mary Kathryn Bentley-McCall, 57, of Dyersburg, TN died October 3, 2011 at her residence. Graveside services will be 10:00 am, Thursday, October 6, 2011 at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. She is survived by 4 daughters, Karen Noble and Krystal Vasquez of Milan, TN, Kelly Collins of Dyer, TN and Sarah McCall of Dyersburg; 1 son, Walter McCall of Dyersburg; 1 sister, Lee Anne Polasek of Milan; 1 brother, Dennis Bentley of Utah; and 14 grandchildren and 1 grea-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert A. Vasquez, Sr. and her parents, Walter L. and Peggy J. Mayo-Bentley. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → December 06, 1914 – October 02, 2011
Dorothy Louise Klyce, 96, of Fairfield, AL., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 2, 2011 at Self Nursing Home in Fairfield, AL.
She was a homemaker, member of First United Methodist and an avid gardener.
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March 07, 1954 – September 29, 2011
Michael "Hillbilly" Warden, 57, of Unionville, died Thursday, September 29, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired mechanic, member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, restored classic cars and trucks and owned a salvage yard.
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July 22, 1959 – September 27, 2011
Mr. Terry LaRue Haycraft, 52, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 30, 2011 at the City Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Amanda Haycraft of Halls and Tiffany Haycraft of Dyersburg; his mother, Josephine Eddlemon of Dyersburg; one sister, Deborah Dowdy of Dyersburg; two brothers, Danny Haycraft of Dyersburg and Ernest Haycraft of Trimble; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Haycraft; a sister, Marilyn Haycraft; and two brothers, Ricky Haycraft and Gene Haycraft. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → November 27, 1929 – September 26, 2011
Milfred Palmer, 82, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 26, 2011 at his residence.
He was retired from the machine shop at Glass Auto Parts, a 50 year member of Southside Baptist Church and a member of the Earl Carter Sunday School Class.
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April 03, 1934 – September 26, 2011
Mrs. Helen Golden, 77, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, September 26, 2011 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was homemaker and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Golden will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 at Northside Church of Jesus Christ with Reverend Ray Winstead officiating. Interment will follow in Friendship Cemetery in Friendship, TN. Pallbearers will be Jeff Fortner, Michael Headley, Dustin Headley, Jacob Headley, Emanuel Duarte, Bradley Rogers and Paul Clark. The Golden family will receive friends Wednesday, September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by 2 daughters, Debra Fortner and husband Jerry of Newbern, TN, Aleatha Horn of Dyersburg, 7 sons, Christopher Golden, Calvin Headley and Terry Headley of Friendship, TN, Michael Headley and wife Martha of Dyersburg, Jimmy Headley and wife Dorothy of Gravel Switch, KY, Roger Allen Headley and Robin of Greenfield, and Robin Ray Headley and wife Jill of Dyersburg, 2 sisters, Edna Cook of Texas and Frances Pride of Dyersburg, 1 brother Raymond Wilson of Dyersburg, 11 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Frank and Evie Lou Hurst Wilson and her husband Freddie H. Golden. The family requests memorials be directed to Northside Church of Jesus Christ, c/o Rev. Ray Winstead, 39 JB Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → December 03, 1923 – September 25, 2011
Clarence Lee Scott, 87, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired bean mill operator for West Tennessee Bean Mill, attended Keystone Church of God and did mechanic repairs on small engines.
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Read full obituary → August 03, 1931 – September 25, 2011
Dr. Kenneth S. Lewis, Jr., 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired optometrist, lifelong member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church and enjoyed fishing, gardening, bird watching and his profession.
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February 02, 1941 – September 25, 2011
Mr. Carl J. Morgan, 70, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his residence in Tiptonville. He was a member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church in Madie. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at Willingham Memorial Baptist Church with Bro. Eddie Powell officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the church. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa Dean of Tiptonville, Frances Bell of Obion, and Martha Jones of Hornbeak; one step-daughter, Annie Wallace of Newbern; one son, Carl Raymond Morgan of Obion; one step-son, Christopher Wallace of Dyersburg; four sisters, Betty Ables and Sue Pruett both of Dyersburg, Rosie England of Ridgely, and Allene Plotner of Morris, Ill; 13 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Acie and Mattie Burns Morgan and a brother, Earl Willie Morgan, and his step-mother, Allie Bee Morgan. Pallbearers will be Larry Riley, Kenny Sanford, Eddie Dean, Larry Bennett, Carlton Sullivan, and Cotton Sanders. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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March 31, 1976 – September 25, 2011
Mr. James A "Bruno" Brenton, Jr., 35, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, September 25, 2011 at his residence. He was an assembler for SRG Global. Funeral services for Mr. Brenton will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Chessor officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The Brenton family will receive visitors Wednesday, September 28th from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Daryel Thomas, Terry Thomas, Jesse Decker, Jr., Brooks Bogard, Andrew Brenton and Greg Stone. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. He is survived by his fiance' Joy Decker of Dyersburg, 2 daughters, Anna Brenton and Sarah Decker of Dyersburg, his mother, Gloria Jean Boerst of Terre Haute, IN, his father James Brenton, Sr. and wife Donna of Newbern, 3 sisters, Melodee Thomas and husband Daryel of Alamo, Melissa Beard of Evansville, IN, Jennifer Stone and husband Greg of Yorkville, 3 brothers, Brooks Bogard and wife Carrie of Sullivan, IN, Andrew Brenton of Martin, Chris Bingham of Newbern, and his grandparents Buddy & Bonnie Haynes of Newbern and Peggy Barre of Sullivan, IN Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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December 05, 1920 – September 22, 2011
Alma Cooper Rumley, 90, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 22, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired press operator for Trimble Manufacturing and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
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April 26, 1942 – September 21, 2011
Curtis Ronald Hinson, Sr., 69, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired jailor and dispatcher for Dyer County Sheriff's Department, U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War and a Baptist.
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November 18, 1946 – September 21, 2011
Mr. Ted Ennis, 64, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at his residence. He worked as a correctional officer for Northwest Tennessee Correctional Facility. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Carl Southerland officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday September 23, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home in Ridgely. Survivors include his wife, Jean Gurien Ennis of Tiptonville; one daughter, Gina Edgin Powell of Dyersburg; three sons, Jason Ennis, Heath Ennis, and Tony Edgin all of Dyersburg; three sisters, Carolyn Garrison of Murry, Ky., Shelia Harris and Marilyn Waits both of Henning, Tn., one brother, Eddie Ennis of Paris, Tn.; and one grandchild, Matt Powell of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gentry Ennis and Wava Perry Evans. Pallbearers will be Gary Criswell, Johnny Cochran, Eugene McLean, Jonathan Lebo, Richard Roberson, and Wiley Hutcherson Jr.. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → August 14, 1918 – September 18, 2011
Gwendolyn Barnett Burrus, 93, of Union City, formerly of Tiptonville, died Sunday, September 18, 2011 at Golden Living Center in Union City.
She was retired from Reelfoot Lake State Park, member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, member of Eastern Star and a member of Wynnburg Women's Club.
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Read full obituary → May 29, 1940 – September 17, 2011
Ethel Ann Foster, 71, of Dyersburg,TN formerly of Little Rock, AR., died Saturday, September 17, 2011 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg.
She was a retired administrator and member of Westover Hills Presbyterian Church.
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May 21, 1913 – September 17, 2011
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Loyce Virginia King, 96, of Morrow, Ga., formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Sept. 16, 2011 at Laurel Park Nursing Home in Stockbridge, Ga.
She was a homemaker and a 40-plus-year member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → April 13, 2010 – September 16, 2011
Ricki LeeAnn Hart, 17 month old of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Burkett officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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August 28, 1960 – September 15, 2011
Mr. Bobby Dunevant, age 51, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. He was a former employee of Colonial Rubber and World Color and a member of Cumberland Street Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Bro. Nick Wright officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Darla Dunevant of Dyersburg, 2 daughters Lori Sullivan and husband Joey and April Dunevant, both of Dyersburg, son Derrick Hundley of Dyersburg, 1 sister Margaret Dunevant of Dyersburg, 1 brother Ray Dunevant of Dyersburg and 2 grandchildren, Ben and Collin Sullivan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Betty and Gerald Dunevant and a brother, Jimmy Dunevant. Pallbearers will be Greg Branch, Matthew Burns, Quentin Coulston, Van Yants, Timothy Burns and Robert Goodman. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 17, 1951 – September 14, 2011
Alton Earl Tinkle, 60, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired truck driver and a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.
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August 17, 1926 – September 11, 2011
Royce Palmer Boals, 85, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at her residence.
She was a retired administrative assistant for Dyer County Trustee's Office and a member of First Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 13, 1951 – September 11, 2011
Barbara Jean Tickle, 59, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired teacher for Westside Middle School in Jackson, attended Northside Baptist Church, 1969 graduate of Dyersburg High School, graduate of Dyersburg State Community College, where she served as a cheerleader, graduate of Memphis State University and received her Master's Degree from Union University.
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Read full obituary → May 05, 1931 – September 11, 2011
Mary Kathryn Bizzle, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 11, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired factory worker and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → October 01, 1936 – September 07, 2011
Jessie Mae Foster, 74, of Jackson, formerly of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was the owner of Lazy Daisy Florist Shop in Tiptonville. She was a Methodist.
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Read full obituary → July 04, 1935 – September 05, 2011
Dorothy A. Hanks, 76, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 5, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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June 28, 1923 – September 05, 2011
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January 28, 1959 – September 02, 2011
Mrs. Judy Robertson, 52, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, September 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Robertson will be at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, September 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Mac Daniels with interment to follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Robertson family will receive visitors Saturday, September 3rd from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be James Wilson, Brian Mabry, Tim McCord, Todd Seiber, Allen Walker, Addison Walker and David Price. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, George Elton Robertson, Jr. of Dyersburg, 2 sons Christopher Lynn Robertson (Mary Beth) of Newbern, Larry Allen Robertson of Dyersburg, her Mother, Ruby Wilson of Dyersburg, 1 sister Melissa Atkeson (Ron) of Ripley, 2 brothers Timmy Wilson (Karen) and James Wilson (Cindy) both of Dyersburg, 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Luchin Wilson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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January 29, 1939 – September 02, 2011
Billie Sue "Nana" Moore Morgan, 72, of Ridgely, TN met her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 2, 2011 at Gateway Medical Center in Clarksville, TN. After teaching in the Lake County School System for 42 years, she retired in 1999. She continued to be an active piano teacher, a pianist and member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church. A celebration of life for Ms. Morgan will be at 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, September 7, 2011 at Abundant Life Fellowship Church with Reverend William George and Pastor David Gray officiating. She will be laid to rest in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. The Morgan family will receive visitors Tuesday, September 6th from 3:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the church. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. She is survived by her daughter Paula Sue Morgan Jordan and husband Robert of Ft. Campbell, KY, 2 grandchildren, William Jordan Morgan of Ridgely and Seth Eric Jordan of Ft. Campbell, KY, her aunt, Luna B. Cantrell of Ridgely, and her cousins, Glenda Cantrell of Ridgely, Willie Cantrell of Tiptonville, Clifford Wood, Thomas Wood and Elroy Wood, all of St. Louis, MO and Sally Cullipher of Sumter, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents Bill and Pauline Wood Moore. Pallbearers will be Robert Jordan, Willie Cantrell, David Cantrell, Scott Bargery, Steven Bargery and Ray Goodgine, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Wally Dudley, Rob Bledsoe and Mike Fisher. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Cancer Society or Abundant Life Fellowship Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → June 30, 1923 – September 01, 2011
Ester Lee Jennings Tubbs was born on June 30, 1923 at Unionville, TN in Dyer County. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bridgett and Mont Jennings; siblings: Gertrude Jennings Tubbs, Carmack Jennings, J.D. Jennings, Bill Butler, Ernest Butler, Dutch Butler, Nelsie Butler Johnston, Addie Butler King, Mary Butler Crocker, Neil Ratliff; grandson Gregory Heath Tidwell, and stillborn daughter, Mary Anne Tubbs.
Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Lynn King officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → June 22, 1932 – September 01, 2011
Bettie Kate Morgan, 79, of Huntingdon, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
She was a retired factory worker for Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked in the Spinning Dept. She was a Presbyterian.
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Read full obituary → January 12, 1936 – September 01, 2011
Dorris J. Claunch, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Bells Nursing Home.
She was a retired office manager for Claunch Construction, and a member of First Baptist Church since 1974, where she taught the 4 year old Sunday School Class and a choir member.
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February 13, 1924 – August 30, 2011
Margaret E. Strader, 87, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was an employee at the Air Park Inn at Reelfoot Lake for the State of Tennessee and a member of Union City Church of God.
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Read full obituary → October 21, 1930 – August 30, 2011
James McDonald Edwards, 80, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 30, 2011.
He was the former co-owner and pharmacist of City Drug Company, a member of First United Methodist Church, and an avid golfer.
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January 23, 1922 – August 29, 2011
Gladys Marie Booker, 89, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 29, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired stocker for Family Dollar Store and a member of The Gathering Place.
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July 26, 1932 – August 28, 2011
Eugene "Snuffy" Enochs, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired factory worker for Ermco and a member of Junction Church of God.
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Read full obituary → October 27, 1943 – August 26, 2011
Sandra Joyce Houston, 67, of Germantown, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Methodist Hospital in Germantown.
She was a flight attendant for Delta Air Lines, where she worked for 15 years, member of Bellevue Baptist Church, graduate of Union University, avid Tennessee Football Fan, former office manager for a Memphis Body Shop, former teacher and a former Administrative Assistant.
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