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June 03, 1932 – August 26, 2011
Mary Ann Davidson, 79, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from the Wool Spinning Department at Dyersburg Fabrics.
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June 10, 1919 – August 26, 2011
Colena Blanche Mayo, 92, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 26, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker, member of People's Chapel and an avid fisherman.
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Read full obituary → April 27, 1922 – August 25, 2011
Mildred "Dot" Inmon, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.
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Read full obituary → March 11, 1980 – August 25, 2011
Michelle Puckett, 31, of Steele, MO., formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and member of Fowlkes Methodist Church.
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August 25, 2011
Mr. David Rhoads, 50, of Ridgely, Tn, died Thursday, August 25, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He was a Maintenance Supervisor for Dyersburg Intermediate School, a Master Gardner, and a member of Broadmoor Church of Christ. Services will be at 2 p..m. Sunday, August 28, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Loy Mitchell and Bro. Terry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5 until 8 p.m. on Saturday evening August 27, 2011 at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg Survivors include his wife, Theresa Threlkeld Rhoads of Ridgely; a daughter, Debbie Rhoads of Ridgely; his parents, Albert and Wilma Rhoads of Dyersburg; and a sister Kathy Rhoads of Dyersburg He was preceded in death by a brother, Albert Lee Rhoads. Pallbearers will be Robert Cupples, Luke Nichols, Scott Nichols, Jim Nichols, Tony Green and David McGuire. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 21, 1923 – August 24, 2011
Hurtle Green Thurmon of South Bluff Road in Obion County, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2011 at his home. Born September 21, 1923, he was 87.
He was born in rural Obion County, the eighth of twelve children belonging to James Eugene and Ira Wilson Thurmon. Remaining siblings are Roy B. Thurmon, Parks Thurmon and Mary Ruth Hailey, all of Dyersburg and Karen Ziegler of Wichita, KS. His wife of 66 years, Beatrice Ligon Thurmon, preceded him in death in 2009.
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Read full obituary → March 14, 1949 – August 24, 2011
Charles E. French, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as President and CEO of Wright Business Forms in Riverside, IL. and an active member of the Humane Society.
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November 30, 1934 – August 23, 2011
Mr. Malcolm Pevahouse, 76, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, August 23, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Funeral services for Mr. Pevahouse will be at 1:00 PM Friday, August 26, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral conducted by Brother Mack Daniel. Interment will follow in McCullough's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 - 8:00 PM Thursday evening at the funeral home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Pevahouse is survived by 3 daughters Cheryl Ann Pevahouse of Dyersburg, Lisa Adams Pevahouse of Kentucky, Cathy Pevahouse of Collinwood, TN, 2 sons Ricky Pevahouse (Debbie) and Scottie Pevahouse, both of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Peggy Pevahouse Alley and Lucy Pevahouse, both of Clifton, TN, and 3 brothers Pud Pevahouse, Tommy Pevahouse and Pete Pevahouse, all of Clifton, TN, 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Pevahouse, 1 sister Inez Pevahouse, 2 brothers Jr. Pevahouse and Bobby Pevahouse and 1 granddaughter, Michelle Davis. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 31, 1943 – August 21, 2011
James Lee Lewis, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 21, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired correctional officer for West Tennessee Correctional Facility and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
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Read full obituary → August 28, 1955 – August 20, 2011
Vicki Jan Green, 55, of Union City, died Saturday, August 20, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → September 01, 1931 – August 18, 2011
Charles Alton Lumley, Sr., 79, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 18, 2011 at Oakwood Heritage Nursing Center in Taylor, Michigan.
He was a retired welder for Boss Hoss Cycle.
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July 25, 1918 – August 17, 2011
Mr. Raymond Criswell, 93, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at The Bridge in Ridgely. He was a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church and was a barber in Dyersburg for over 60 years. He was a World War II Veteran and received the American Theater Ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with 1 Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Medal WWII.. A Memorial Service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, August 20, 2011 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Raymond Boston officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Lurah Criswell of Dyersburg; a son, James Criswell and wife Patricia of Dyersburg; a sister, Charlotte Moore of Newbern, Tn; two grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and two step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ortho and Linnie Asbridge Criswell; two sisters, Helen Rice and Margarite Curtis; and a brother William Criswell.. Pallbearers will be Frank Agee, John Hart, Doyle Willard, Jerry Criswell, Sam Criswell, and Buddy Asbridge. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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June 01, 1932 – August 15, 2011
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February 18, 1946 – August 15, 2011
Mr. J. B. Jones, 65, of Tiptonville, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 15, 2011 at his residence in Tiptonville. He was a retired truck driver and a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Friday, August 19, 2011 at Greenhill Memorial Gardens in Halls. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Chris Eison of Dyersburg; two sons, Denton Jones and Derek Jones both of Dyersburg; a brother, Hubert "Curly" Jones Jr. of Niceville, Fl; four grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Medie Taylor Jones. The family requests that memorials be directed to Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → November 11, 1949 – August 14, 2011
Brenda Joyce Bishop, 61, of Finley, died Sunday, August 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired private sitter for Always First in Caruthersville.
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Read full obituary → September 30, 1930 – August 11, 2011
Donald Larry White, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 11, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was a retired insurance salesman for Life of Alabama Insurance Company, member of First Baptist Church, a Mason, an antique car collector, avid duck hunter and an U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War.
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Read full obituary → January 23, 1925 – August 10, 2011
F.C. "Buck" Porch, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
He was a retired employee of Gulf Oil Company, member and Deacon of Fowlkes Baptist Church and a member of Fowlkes Volunteer Fire Department.
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September 19, 1968 – August 10, 2011
Mr. Charles Wayne Thurmond, 42, of Bogota died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The Thurmond family will receive visitors Friday evening, August 12th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his parents Charles Hinton and Betsy Joslin Thurmond of Bogota, 1 daughter Jasmine Cooper and 1 son Zachary Heath Thurmond of Kennett, MO, 2 sisters, Cynthia Alice Lucio of Clarksville, TN, Deborrah Thurmond Pugh of Memphis TN and 2 brothers Charles Anthony Thurmond and Steven Eugene Thurmond, both of Dyersburg. The family requests memorials be directed to Independent Free Holiness Church, Upper Finley Road, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 15, 1940 – August 10, 2011
Mr. William "Pop" Simpson, 71, of Dyerburg, TN died Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at his residence. He was a member of Miston Baptist Church, an Army Veteran and enjoyed gardening and fishing. Funeral services will be at 1pm Friday, August 12, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Carmen Dennison. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be David Simpson, Steve Chandler, Dickie Watson, David Moore, Danny Baggett and Ricky Baggett. The Simpson family will receive visitors Thursday evening, August 11th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Doris Simpson of Dyersburg, 3 daughters, Melissa Tate of Newbern, Carlene Goldsmith (James) of Dyersburg, Donna Luckett (Gerald) of Aurora, CO, 2 sons, Michael Simpson (Christina) of Newbern, James White (Lisa) of Dyersburg, 2 sisters, Helen Watson of Pulaski, TN, Nancy Prater (Jackie) of Lincoln, NE, 4 brothers, Bennett Simpson (Alene) of Memphis, Harold David Simpson (Linda) of Covington, Charles Simpson (Zetra) of Italy, O.L. Simpson of Pulaski, TN, 17 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. He was preceded in death his son, Raymond Carson White, 2 sisters Shirley Simpson and Betty Chandler, 1 brother Bobby Joe Simpson and his parents William and Lucille Anderson Simpson. The family requests memorials be directed to Miston Baptist Church. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → April 09, 1927 – August 08, 2011
Edith H. Estes, 84, of Kernersville, NC, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 8, 2011 in Kernersville, NC.
She was a member of Main Street Baptist Church in Kernersville and a former member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. She retired from West Memphis Federal Savings and Loan when her first grandchild was born.
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January 26, 1912 – August 05, 2011
Opal Jones, 99, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 5, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a nursing home aide for Oakwood Manor, homemaker and a lifelong member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church.
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Read full obituary → March 22, 1922 – August 04, 2011
Warren G. Sanders, 89, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired implement salesman for Wynnburg Tractor Company and a member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → January 15, 1936 – August 04, 2011
Ethel Laverne Pierce, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
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May 21, 1929 – August 04, 2011
Carlton Harris Wood, 82, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired general foreman for General Motors Hydramatic Plant in Ypsilanti, MI., member and Deacon of Ridgely First Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, gardener, hunter and wood worker.
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Read full obituary → August 18, 1921 – August 03, 2011
Roy Leon Meadows, 89, of Halls, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 in Unionville.
He was a retired farmer and a Deacon and lifelong member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → October 16, 1931 – August 03, 2011
Max Bradley, 79, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 3, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired painter and auto body repairman.
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September 02, 1935 – August 02, 2011
James M. Motley, 75, of Friendship, died Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired Command Sgt. Major with U.S. Army, where he served for 21 years, served two tours in Vietnam and received the Bronze Star Medal, member of Fowlkes Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon, member of Hess Lodge #93, worked with the Salvation Army, former Chief Deputy for the Dyer County Sheriff's Department, ROTC instructor at Central Michigan University and member of the Retiree Council of Fort Campbell, KY.
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Read full obituary → August 03, 1930 – August 01, 2011
Mrs. Martha Burns of Dyersburg passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2011 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was retired from the trim department of Colonial Rubber Works where she had worked for 40 years. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God, retired Real Estate Agent and member of the Dyersburg Crochet Guild
Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday at the Cornerstone Church of God conducted by Rev. Shannon Saliba. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Tuesday evening at the Dyersburg Funeral Home. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements.
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December 28, 1926 – July 30, 2011
Mr. Ferrell Eugene Harris, of Finley,Tn. passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a retired River Boat Superintendent for Massman Construction. He was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. He was a WW II veteran with the Army.
Funeral Services will be 11 AM Tuesday, August 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Funeral Home Chapel, conducted by Rev. Bill Phipps. Interment will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Monday evening at the funeral home.
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January 15, 2001 – July 30, 2011
Ms. Daykota Shyanne Volner, 10, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, July 30, 2011 at LeBonheur Childrens Medical Center in Memphis. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her mother, Amanda Volner Hipps of Dyersburg; step-father, Tim Hipps of Halls; sisters, Dentiny Danyell Scott and Rebecca Kaye Hipps both of Dyersburg; Grandparents, Evasue Gallahaire of Dyersburg, and Jimmy and Debbie Volner of Tigrett, special aunt and uncle, Gene and Carol Thurmond of Lenox; and cousins Chris Thurmond, Dustin Thurmond, and Dayla Thurmond all of Lenox. She was preceded in death by her Great-Grandparents Jack and Frances Gallahaire and Cecil and Alline Volner. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 29, 1942 – July 29, 2011
Mr. Bobby Joe Smith, age 69, of Dyersburg, Tn passed away Friday, July 29, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He worked for Colonial Rubber Works for 42 years in the Custom Mix Dept.
Funeral services will be Monday August 1, 2011 at 11 AM in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home, conducted by Rev. Kenny Chessor. Visitation for Mr. Smith will be 5-8 pm Sunday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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April 14, 1924 – July 29, 2011
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Read full obituary → March 09, 1933 – July 28, 2011
Mr. Bobby Joe Robinson age 78, of Bogota, Tennessee passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tn. He is retired from the mold department of Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company. He was a veteran of the US Army. He was a member of Miston Baptist Church.
Funeral Services will be 1:30 pm Saturday, July 30, 2011 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Carmon Dennison. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery. Visitation will be 5-8 pm Friday at the funeral home. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge of arrangements
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Read full obituary → July 31, 1923 – July 27, 2011
M. D. Kirkpatrick, Jr., 87, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, July 27, 2011, at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home.
He was a retired self-employed businessman. He was the owner of Reelfoot Grocery, Crosstown Salvage, and Kirkpatrick's Used Cars. He was a member and an elder at Tiptonville Church of Christ. He was a member of Tiptonville Civitan Club and Lake County Historical Society.
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July 26, 2011
Hershel Dean, affectionately known as "The Flea Market Man," died July 26, 2011, at his home. He was 64 years old and was a resident of Obion. Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Mt. Moriah Baptist Church in Obion, with interment following in Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak. The Revs. Marvin Wilson and Dan Holland will officiate and pallbearers will be Justin Barbee, Cody Barbee, William Brown, Wayne Sharp, Jerry McCurdy Jr. and David Owens. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Canada and Ronnie ...
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July 26, 2011
Miss Wanda Ruth Rice, 89, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was owner & photographer of Rice Studio since 1942, a member of First Christian Church and supporter of the Dyersburg Community Concert and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Funeral services will be at 10:00 am Friday, July 29, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Rice family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her cousins Rose Marie Berry of Clinton, KY, Linda Dycus Ernst & family of Dyersburg, Richard P. Dycus, Jr. and family of Cynthiana, KY and Robert L. Dycus & family of Long Beach, CA and a great-niece Cristina Royer Lewis of Ocala, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 sisters. The family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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June 03, 1959 – July 25, 2011
Mr. Mike Reaves, 52, of Dyersburg, TN died July 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a musician and a member of the Sorrell's Chapel Methodist Church. As a member of the band "Full Devil Jacket" they toured worldwide and received a gold record for the soundtrack for the movie SCREAM 3. He was signed to a record deal with the Island/Def Jam label in 1998 and released a self-titled album on Island records in 2000. He continued to pursue his love of music until his death. Memorial services will be at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 2, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Frank Gardner. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Andrew Camera, Kevin Bebout, Keith Bebout, Keith Foster, Jonathan Montoya, Josh Brown, Robert Reaves, Larry Davis and Randy Hobbs. The Reaves family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, August 1st at the funeral home. Survivors include his parents Bud and Pat Reaves of Dyersburg, his maternal grandmother, Frances Wiseman of Ripley, his brother Steve Reaves and wife Laurie of Dyersburg, his aunt and uncle Ronnie Wiseman and Dorothy Summers of Ripley, a special friend Carol Edwards of Jackson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Felicia Daniels Reaves. The Reaves 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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Read full obituary → May 24, 1918 – July 24, 2011
Ruth Gay, 93, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 24, 2011 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center.
She was a retired telephone operator with South Central Bell, where she worked for 28 years, member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and a member of Telephone Pioneers.
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Read full obituary → January 19, 1974 – July 23, 2011
Christie McKay Haynes, 37, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was an employee with Master Cleaners.
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Read full obituary → March 23, 2003 – July 23, 2011
Kiley McKay Haynes, 8, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 23, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a student at Lara Kendall Elementary School.
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October 24, 1982 – July 20, 2011
Natalie Smith Brimm, 28, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker, member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church and former employee of Dyersburg Dairy Queen and Electronic Communication Systems.
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Read full obituary → July 21, 1929 – July 18, 2011
Virgie Mae Boyd, 81, of Ridgely, died Monday, July 18, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a homemaker, member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church and a former employee of Rolane Mfg.
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December 19, 1926 – July 16, 2011
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August 04, 1931 – July 15, 2011
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Read full obituary → July 24, 1931 – July 14, 2011
Jimmy K. Davis, 79, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired Senior Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 20 years, retired mail carrier for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of Forked Deer Antique Car Club.
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November 22, 1929 – July 13, 2011
Wesley "Blue" Nale, 81, of Bogota, died Wednesday, July 13, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired farmer, member of Springhill Baptist Church and an avid fisherman and hunter.
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February 18, 1927 – July 10, 2011
Mrs. Bernice Dennis Wilber, 84, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, July 10, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital in Jackson. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church, The FCE Club, The Cumberland Presbyterian Choir, and The Holy Hills Bible Study Group. She participated in the Community Bible Study Group, was one of the founding members of the Silver Sneakers Exercise Club in Dyersburg. At age 83 Mrs. Bernice completed a Bible Study Course at Dyersburg Bible Institute. She received 5 medals in the Walk Across Tennessee Program, served 10 years as Dyer County Circuit Court Clerk, and for 24 years owned and operated Sunshine Day Care Center. Services will be Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 10 a.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, July 12, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Tona Ruth Dennis Roberts and husband, Ricky Roberts Sr. of Dyersburg; two sisters, Carolyn Joyce Anderson Austin and husband, Gene of Dyersburg and Juliette (Judy) Anderson Gross and husband, Roy of Leesburg, Va.; one brother, John Ezel Anderson and wife, Beatrice of Milan, Tn.; five grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Charles Taylor Dennis Sr. and Ralph Wilber; one son, Charles "Butch" Dennis Jr., one sister, Georgia Laverne Smith and one brother Neely Thomas Anderson. Pallbearers will be Danny Dedmon, Jimmy Anderson, Danny Green, Taylor Dennis, Ricky Roberts Jr. Kent Ford and Danny Fowlkes. Honorary pallbearer will be Gene Austin. The family requests that memorial be directed to The Cumberland Presbyterian Church Choir Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 19, 1923 – July 03, 2011
Cara Virginia Williams Jones, 88, of Tiptonville, a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother and owner of the Lake County Banner, died Sunday, July 3, 2011, at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital in Memphis. As a mother, she left a legacy of honor, integrity, and a love for helping others. As a newspaper woman, some of her jobs included society editor, proofreader, and bookkeeping.
She was born in Nevada, Mo. on April 19, 1923, to the late Arthur W. Williams of St. Louis, Mo. (who preceded her in death in July 1956), and Gladys Atherton Williams of Nevada, Mo. (who preceded her in death July 23, 1985). She lived in Nevada, Mo. from 1923 through 1925, then moved to Johnson City, Tenn. until 1932. From there, she lived in Tallahassee, Jacksonville Beach, and St. Petersburg, Fla. (1932-1933); back to Nevada, Mo. from 1933-1946; Lawrence, Kansas, and finally, in January of 1950, she moved to Tiptonville. She graduated from Nevada High School in 1941, and Cottey College in Nevada, Mo., in 1943. She also attended Kansas University in Lawrence, Kansas. She was selected and honored to attend the first ever Missouri Girls State in 1940. She was a Deputy County Court Clerk in Vernon County from 1943-1946, and was a University of Kansas Press Secretary to Insurance Adjuster Lloyd L. Gains of the Commerical Union Group from 1947-1949. Other previous employment included working at the Cottey College Library, and for Archer and Archer Arthitect-Engineers/Camp Clark POW Camp during rebuilding.
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