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August 25, 1957 – May 12, 2011
Devona Faye Attaway, 53, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 12, 2011 at her residence.
She was a former nurse for Northwest Correctional Complex and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
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December 18, 1924 – May 11, 2011
Evelyn Rankin, 86, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired beautician and a member of Crockett Chapel Methodist Church.
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May 11, 1960 – May 10, 2011
Richard Dwayne Martindale, 50, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 10, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → July 09, 1939 – May 08, 2011
James Roby Martin, 71, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired surveyor for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and an U.S. Army veteran.
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Read full obituary → December 06, 1914 – May 08, 2011
Lula Arlene Claiborne was born in Carroll County, TN on December 6, 1914. She lived in Dyersburg before moving to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma in 2004. She passed away there on Mother's Day, May 8, 2011.
She and her husband, Edward Hamilton Claiborne, had owned Ham Claiborne Plumbing Service on E. Court Street prior to his passing away in 1989.
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July 16, 1917 – May 08, 2011
Mrs. Kate Louise May White, 93, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, May 08 , 2011 at her residence in Dyersburg. She was a Homemaker. Services will be Thursday, May 12, 2011, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Dodd 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 Wednesday, May 11, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include two daughters, Jeanette White of Gates and Annette Thomas and husband, John of Nebo; two sons, George E. White Sr. and wife, Dorothy of Newbern and Charles Robert White of Dyersburg; seven Grandchildren, 17 Great-Grandchildren, and 23 Great-Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. White; her parents, Charlie and Lizzie Gaynor May; and four brothers, Jack May, Robert May, William May, and Edward May. Pallbearers will be Matthew Stacks, Ricky Rose, Brian Robertson, Eddie Welch, Kevin White, and Chris White. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 17, 1936 – May 07, 2011
William Thomas "Bill" Cook, age 75, of Tiptonville, passed away Saturday at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
He was retired as Facilities Manager at Northwest Correctional Facility, member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville, where he was a Deacon and had been a Sunday School teacher, and a member of the Harmony Masonic Lodge.
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February 21, 1948 – May 05, 2011
Charles Wayne Lovell, Sr., 63, of Jackson, formerly of Ridgely, died Thursday, May 5, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired Water and Oil Well Driller, a Mason, a Baptist and U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Medal of Valor.
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August 10, 1927 – May 04, 2011
Gertrude Mustain, 83, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
She was a homemaker and a member of Dyersburg Church of God of Prophecy.
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Read full obituary → March 01, 1913 – May 04, 2011
Mrs. Nora Thetford Lock, 98, of the Millsfield Community near Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired from Sylvania Corp. and was the oldest member of Christ United Methodist Church, formerly Bryant's Chapel Methodist Church in the Millsfield Community.
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September 09, 1959 – May 04, 2011
Mrs. Connie Garner-Payne, 51, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, May 4, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of Day Break Lighthouse in Oakland, TN. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 7, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Jerry Bertram officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday, May 6th from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, John Payne, Sr. of Dyersburg, TN, 2 sisters Lori Vandiver (Eddie) of Bolivar, TN and Tammy Pankey (Mike) of Dyersburg, TN, 3 nieces, 1 nephew, 3 great nieces and 4 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Harold and Frances Garner and her brother, Ronnie Garner. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → March 12, 1969 – May 02, 2011
Lisa Michelle Newhouse, 42, of Dyersburg, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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Read full obituary → May 07, 1923 – May 02, 2011
Irene Elizabeth "Beth" Haynes, 87, of Tiptonville, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired bookkeeper for Federal Compress, member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, she was active in Tiptonville Women's Club, Tiptonville Library, past President of PTA, and a poll worker for many years for the Lake County Election Commission.
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September 04, 1953 – May 02, 2011
Michael Eugene Willover, 57, of Finley, died Monday, May 2, 2011 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.
He was a truck driver and a member of Finley Baptist Church.
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February 03, 1918 – May 02, 2011
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Read full obituary → September 18, 1918 – April 29, 2011
Joseph Douglas "Jiggs" Tolar, 92, of Ridgely, died Friday, April 29, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a farmer, which he retired from in 2000 at the age of 81, member of First Baptist Church in Ridgely, which he served as a Deacon, Ridgely Alderman and a WWII Navy veteran.
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July 04, 1928 – April 26, 2011
Ralph Bruce, 82, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Larry Snell, in Eads, TN following a lengthy illness.
Born July 4, 1928, Mr. Bruce was reared in Dyer County and was the son of the late Sarah Victoria Thompson Bruce and the late Ollie William Bruce, both of Dyersburg. As a manager for Graber's Department Stores, he and his late wife, Mary Edna Shipley Bruce transferred to stores in Arkansas, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. Active in community and civic services wherever they lived, Mr. Bruce always preached for rural churches of Christ before returning to their beloved Dyer County in 1978. He then worked for Riggs Building Supply until 1995 and preached for the Pierce Lane Church of Christ until 2006. At his death, he was a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.
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February 03, 1964 – April 25, 2011
Marty Ray Davis, 47, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 25, 2011 at his residence.
He was a maintenance supervisor for Dyersburg City School System, member of Mid-South Riders and former member of Civil Air Patrol.
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Read full obituary → February 03, 1947 – April 24, 2011
Barbara Joyce Webb, 64, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Church of Jesus Christ.
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March 23, 1947 – April 24, 2011
Lewis "Dock" Burns, 64, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was a bridge foreman for Dyer County Highway Department.
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June 10, 1930 – April 24, 2011
Mrs. Emma Sue Richardson, 80, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, April 24, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, Services will be Wednesday, April 27, 2011at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Bill Phipps officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Richardson family will receive visitors Tuesday, April 26, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include 3 daughters Tammy Puckett (James) and Regina Rice both of Dyersburg, TN, Melody Tidwell (Lanny) of Halls, TN, 4 sons, Marty Richardson, David Richardson (Sondra) and Robert Richardson, all of Dyersburg, TN and Randy Richardson (Sue) of Hornbeak, 2 sisters, Rachel Hendrix and Joy Roberson of Halls, TN, 2 brothers, James Davis of Munford, TN and Terry Davis of Selmer, TN, 23 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Russell Harvey Richardson, 1 daughter Delba Moss, Baby boy twins, 3 brothers, Ed Davis, Floyd Davis, Larry Davis, her parents Clarance and Lola Brown Davis and 1 grandson, Jeffrey Richardson. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Gerald Edgell, Billy Garrison, Brandon Rudd, Rusty Richardson, Justin Richardson and Robert Richardson. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Holland, Jessie Richardson and Josh Richardson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → December 10, 1923 – April 23, 2011
Nathan Owens, 87, passed away April 23, 2011 at Jackson General Hospital. He was born December 10, 1923 to W.R. and Mary Esther Parnell Owens.
Nathan grew up and lived in Dyer County for over 50 years later moving to Jackson in March 2000.
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Read full obituary → June 02, 1921 – April 22, 2011
Lou Belle "Tootsie" Whitfield, 89, of Tiptonville, died Friday, April 22, 2011 at The Heritage at Brentwood Health Center in Brentwood.
She was a retired bookkeeper for Uptown Appliance and Furniture Store, member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, member of the Eastern Star and member of Main Street Association.
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Read full obituary → May 27, 1949 – April 19, 2011
Glen Dale Eaves, 61, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at his residence.
He was a plumber and a farmer.
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May 31, 1939 – April 19, 2011
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November 30, 1935 – April 18, 2011
Mr. Russell Gene Hopper, 75, of Ridgely, died Monday, April 18, 2011 at his residence in Ridgely. He was a Baptist. Services will be Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Wynnburg Baptist Church with Bro. Larry Byasse officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Wynnburg Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Debra Vaughn and husband Marty of Tiptonville; two sons, Larry G. Hopper and wife Tammie of Ridgely and Terry W. Hopper and wife Connie of Hornbeak; five grandchildren, Russell Gene Hopper II, Claire Elizabeth Hopper, Holly Owen and husband Kelley, Austin Hopper and step-grandchild Robert Vaughn, and one great-grandchild George Robert Vaughn. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Wilson Hopper; his parents, Jessie and Leona Hopper and several brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Lloyd Vaughn, Howard Tippit, Kelly Tippit, Kelly Bartlett, Rob Bledsoe, and Scott Price. Honorary pallbearers will be The Ridge Runners. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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May 13, 1927 – April 15, 2011
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July 02, 1922 – April 15, 2011
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Read full obituary → January 13, 1928 – April 11, 2011
Flossie Jackson, 83, of Northport, AL. formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Forest Manor Nursing Home in Northport, AL.
She was a retired waitress for the Holiday Inn and a member of Pierce Lane Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → July 20, 1954 – April 08, 2011
Darlene Kay Richards, 56, of Halls, died Friday, April 8, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.
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December 13, 1948 – April 08, 2011
Mr. Donald Lee Darby, 62, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, April 08, 2011 at his residence in Dyersburg. He was a member of Sorrells Chapel Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Navy and served as Boatswains' Mate Third Class. Services will be Sunday, April 10, 2011, at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. John Lowrance officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, April 09, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife Brenda Gray Darby of Dyersburg; one daughter Kimberly Jane Webb and husband Steve of Ripley; three step-daughters, Tammy Jackson, Christy Epperson and husband Bubba both of Dyersburg, and Pamela Rudd and husband Ricky of Wardell, Mo; one son, Stephen Wade Darby of Lexington; two sisters, Betty Hutson and Lorie Hollingsworth of Dyersburg; Six Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mallie and Birdie Plunk Darby; and three brothers, Gerald Darby, Billy Darby, and Tommy Darby. Pallbearers will be George Rice, Roger Rice, Danny Moore, Billy Paul Hogan, Ricky Rudd, and Kenneth Neal. Honorary Pallbearers will be Buddy Griffin, Bill Garner, and Bubba Epperson. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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June 17, 1932 – April 07, 2011
Maurice Freeman Goad, 78, of Finley, died Thursday, April 7, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired truck driver, Worshipful Master Hess Lodge #93, 32nd degree Mason, a Shriner and a member of the Scottish Rite, U.S. Army Veteran of Korean War and recipient of the Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
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Read full obituary → July 17, 1936 – April 06, 2011
Grace Pauline Simpson, 74, of Newbern, died Wednesday, April 6, 2011 at her residence.
She was a former cook and waitress at Foster's Cafe.
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Read full obituary → October 26, 1920 – April 05, 2011
Margaret Deaton Davis, 90, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton.
She was a retired secretary for Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company and a member of Fowlkes Methodist Church.
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August 29, 1952 – April 05, 2011
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Read full obituary → February 18, 1942 – April 04, 2011
Douglas L. Viar was born in 1942 in Dyersburg, TN. Perhaps best known throughout the 1980's and 1990's as the deep voice who ended all of his stories with "Doug Viar - News Channel 3" while working for WREG in Memphis, he was also an accomplished videographer and producer, having worked with many media luminaries at ABC, CNN, Fox News, ESPN and others. He won an Emmy for investigative journalism, and though of a perceived stern demeanor to those who hardly knew him, those who did know and understand him appreciated the fact that behind that exterior was an unrelenting perfectionist for whom "good" was never good enough. His work was respected and his standards never questioned. Though his list of accomplishments may seem impressive, if you had asked him what he was most proud of in recent years, he would have simply said "Joseph," referring to his fifteen-year old grandson. He leaves behind a devoted wife, Margaret, two loving daughters, Lori and Michelle, and his afore-mentioned adored grandson, Joseph as well as a brother, George Viar and a sister, Jane Hicks.
Visitation will be Thursday, April 7, 2011 from 5-8 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, April 8, 2011 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mr. Larry Fowlkes and Rev. Mike Kiser officiating. Burial will be in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Newbern.
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Read full obituary → March 07, 1925 – April 04, 2011
Marian Farrow, 86, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 4, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
She was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works, where she worked in the trim department, member of Second Baptist Church, she enjoyed being outside and working in the yard.
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Read full obituary → September 24, 1969 – April 03, 2011
Marvin Wayne Phillips, 41, of Finley, died Sunday, April 3, 2011 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a dispatcher for Colonial Rubber Works and an avid outdoorsman.
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Read full obituary → August 18, 1948 – April 02, 2011
James Albert Blackburn, 62, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, April 2, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a plumber, member of Harmony Lodge #184, avid Hunter and Fisherman, he was a Baptist, former Public Works Director and Fire Chief for City of Tiptonville for many years.
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October 27, 1960 – April 02, 2011
Mr. Buddy Lee Sanders, 50, of Newbern, TN died Saturday, April 02, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be AT 1 P.M. Tuesday, April 05, 2011 at the Dyersburg City Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Brady Lee Sanders of Newbern; three sisters, Barbara Shaikh of Dyersburg, Carrie Jane Brown of Rockville, Ky, and Berta Mae Sanders of California; and one brother, Grady Edward Sanders Jr. of Trenton. He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Sanders and Maggie Shelton.. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → January 08, 1946 – March 31, 2011
Fairris Allen Dunn, 65, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired farmer, a Baptist and a former member of Tennessee Army National Guard.
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July 23, 1921 – March 31, 2011
Ella Cobb Spencer, 89, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 31, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired private sitter and a member of Ridgely Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → May 10, 1939 – March 30, 2011
Agnes May Estes Key, 71, of Tiptonville, formerly of Nashville from 1969-1992, died Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a Baptist.
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Read full obituary → April 01, 1956 – March 28, 2011
Harry Eugene "Tiny" Tate, 54, of Ridgely, died Monday, March 28, 2011 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer and a member of Church of Christ in Ridgely.
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Read full obituary → January 26, 1946 – March 27, 2011
Wanda Kaye Autry, 65, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 27, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired office manager for Oakwood Community Living Center and a member of The Rose of Sharon in Covington.
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August 22, 1948 – March 26, 2011
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October 28, 1921 – March 26, 2011
Mrs. Kathryn F. Cook, 89, of the Unionville community died Saturday, March 26, 2011, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Unionville, officiated by Reverend Nathe Ozment. Interment will follow in Mt. Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Monday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg and beginning at 12 Noon until service time on Tuesday at the church. Mrs. Cook was a life-long active member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. She served as a volunteer at Dyersburg Region Medical Center and was an active member of the Senior Circle. She was a graduate of Blue Mountain College with a business major. Upon graduation she worked as a civilian for the Air Force and later worked over forty years for the Social Security Administration. She is survived by two daughters, Margo Cox and husband Don of Stuart, Florida, Carol Wirwa and husband Carl of Alamo, and step-son Danny Cook of Ashland City, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kristen Cox Idle and husband Jayme of Orlando, Florida, Shannon Cox, Meghan Cox, and Geoffrey Cox, all of Stuart, Florida, Nick Wirwa and wife Mary Helen of St. Francisville, Louisiana, Drew Wirwa and wife Jamie of Covington, Louisiana, step-granddaughter Katie Brown and husband Joseph of Las Vegas, Nevada, and step-grandson Noah of Ashland City; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Bertha Dodson; her first husband Matthew Fields, who was the father of her children; and second husband Harold Cook, and two stepsons, B.R. Cook and Ricky Cook. Memorials may be made to Mt. Vernon Baptist Church, 2728 Unionville Road, Halls, Tennessee 38040. Online condolences are available on our website: www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → October 12, 1952 – March 25, 2011
David Stephens, 58, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired truck driver, a Baptist, served six years in the Tennessee Army National Guard and was an avid hunter and fisherman.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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