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Joyce Marie Riddick

November 07, 1935 – March 24, 2011

Joyce Marie Riddick, 75, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 24, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired clerk for the Social Security Administration and attended First United Pentecostal Church.

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Herman Lee Cannon

May 15, 1956 – March 23, 2011

Herman Lee Cannon, 54, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Ford Construction and an avid hunter and fisherman.

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Velma L. Dorse

July 05, 1936 – March 22, 2011

Velma Dorse, 74, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

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Jerry Wolf

December 02, 1937 – March 21, 2011

Mr. Jerry Wolf, 73, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, March 21, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. Services will be Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at 11a.m. in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Paul Hogue officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Joan Fox Wolf; one daughter, Connie Wolf and companion John Byrd of Dyersburg; a son, Randy Wolf and wife Debbie of Newbern; one brother, Larry Alton Wolf of Grovertown, Ga.; two grandchildren, Stefonie Scarbrough and husband Chris of Trenton, and Mandy Wolf and companion Johnny Xa of Collierville; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Tanner Scarbrough of Trenton and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Stella Gannon Wolf; two sisters, Sue Owsley and Henrietta Turnbo; and two brothers, W.L. Wolf and Joe Rayburn Wolf. Pallbearers will be Billy Daniels, George Moon, Danny Petrie, Paul Phillips, Bill Garrison, Chris Scarbrough, Mike Gilliam, and Billy Bivens. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jim Hayes, Garry Garrison, J. Marvin Stephens, P. W. McCullough, Dawson Johnson, John Richards, and Richard Jensen. The family requests that memorials be directed to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, P. O. Box 41817, Memphis, TN 38174-1817. _________________________________________________________________________ Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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W.E. "Pete" Foust

June 02, 1922 – March 20, 2011

W.E. "Pete" Foust, 88, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 20, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired employee with South Central Bell, where he worked for 35 years, member of Rehoboth Methodist Church, 50 year Mason, where he served as Secretary-Treasurer for over 25 years, past Master of Hess Lodge # 93 and a life member of the Telephone Pioneers.

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Joseph A. Gamez

September 26, 1925 – March 19, 2011

Joseph A. Gamez, 85, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 19, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired maintenance employee with Inland Steel Field Forces in East Chicago, IN. and with Dover Corporation in Newbern, attended Miston Baptist Church, where he was a Baptist by faith, former member of VFW, former member of American Legion and he served in both the Merchant Marines and U.S. Army during WWII.

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Don Allen Smith

January 24, 1946 – March 18, 2011

Don Allen Smith, 65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 18, 2011 in Claire, Michigan.

He was a farmer and factory worker.

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James Michael Buckelew

April 20, 1949 – March 17, 2011

Mike Buckelew, 61, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, March 17, 2011 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

He was a retired correctional officer for Northwest Correctional Complex, attended Phillippy Baptist Church, a former member of Tennessee Army National Guard and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War.

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Ronnie "Bo" Gardner

January 06, 1961 – March 16, 2011

Ronnie "Bo" Gardner, 50, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in Ridgely.

He was a former factory supervisor for World Color Press and a member of Willingham Memorial Baptist Church.

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Blanche Agnes Castleman

July 26, 1927 – March 15, 2011

Blanche Agnes Castleman, 83, of Finley, died Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a homemaker, member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ, member of Finley Home Demonstration Club, member of Dyer County Ag Board and member of The Red Hats.

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Sylvia Howell Parrott

August 01, 1943 – March 11, 2011

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Ben "Buck" Covey

January 27, 1942 – March 11, 2011

Mr. Ben "Buck" Covey, 69, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, March 11, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be Tuesday March 15, 2011, at 2 p.m. at the Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg with Bro. Terry Clark officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery near the Elbridge Community. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Monday, March 14, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Pruitt Covey of Obion; two sons, Billy Gene Covey of Obion, Tn. and Jimmy Dale Covey also of Obion; one sister, Virgie Rushin of Martin, Tn.; two brothers, Cy Covey and wife Sue of Dyersburg and Horace Covey of Dyersburg; two grandchildren, Chelsea Covey and Savannah Covey of Dyersburg; and a "to be" great-grandchild he had already named "Squirt". He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben "Doc" and Hettie Crouson Covey; and two sisters, Viola Phelan and Helen Pugh. Pallbearers will be Mark Roberson, David Cooper, Jim Nichols, Scott Nichols, Byron Stover, and Blake Oliver. Honorary pallbearer will be Tony Pruitt. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Faye Curry

January 25, 1929 – March 09, 2011

Faye Curry, 82, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired factory worker for Bailly Manufacturing in Chicago, IL. and a member of Liberty Bible Church.

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Clyde William Farley

November 17, 1928 – March 09, 2011

Clyde William Farley, 82, of Brighton, formerly of Finley, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Witco of Memphis, 3rd Degree Mason and former Master of Hess Lodge #93, an avid outdoorsman, fisherman and gardener.

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Isabelle Rogers Algee

November 30, 1930 – March 09, 2011

Isabelle Rogers Algee, 80, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired plant assigner for Southern Bell, member of First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, member of the Eastern Star, where she served as Grand Electra of Florida in 1969, member of Lake County Historical Society and member of West Florida Genealogical Society.

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Doris Moore

January 9, 1934 – March 8, 2011

Doris A. Moore, 77, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA and Yorkville, TN, died March 8, 2011 at Wesley Glen Retirement Community in Columbus, OH. She was born January 9, 1934 in Ridgely, TN to the late Louis and Lucille Foster, She graduated from Yorkville High in 1951. She was a proud and devoted "Navy wife" for 20 years, finally settling in Virginia Beach until she moved to Wesley Glen in 2007. She retired in 1997 after working for nearly 3 decades in Virginia Beach City Public Schools ...

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Annie Mae Welch

February 15, 1916 – March 08, 2011

Annie Mae Grant Welch, 95, of Finley, died Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Collierville.

She was a homemaker, member of Finley Methodist Church, member of Richwoods Home Demonstration Club and a former employee at J.C. Penney.

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Randall Lewis Cagle, Sr.

May 14, 1962 – March 07, 2011

Randall Lewis Cagle, Sr., 48, of Ridgely, died Monday, March 7, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He worked for the City of Ridgely Water Department for 22 years.

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Estella Roberson

December 25, 1927 – March 04, 2011

Estella Roberson, 83, of Hornbeak, died Friday, March 4, 2011 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.

Born on December 25, 1927, she was a homemaker and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church, where she was a Sunday School teacher for close to 50 years.

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Clarence Henry and Sue Shell

March 04, 2011

Mr. Clarence Henry Shell, age 70, and his wife, Sue Shell, age 68, of Ridgely died Friday, March 4, 2011 at their residence. They were members of Cottonwood Grove Baptist Church. Clarence was retired from Goodyear Tire & Rubber after 30 years. Sue was a retired secretary from Lindamood Planting Company in Tiptonville. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary February 24, 2011. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at Cottonwood Grove Bapitst Church in Ridgely with Reverend Houston Northcutt, Reverend Jerry Powell and Reverend Bill Oakley officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Tim Smith, Glen Smith, Wade Smith, Cory Kennedy, Jackie Howell, Adam Santiago, Marty Jordan, Dolphus Jordan, Tim Bargery, Ben Jordan, Jason Boswell and Gary Canada, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be retired co-workers from Goodyear. The Shell family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 7th at the church. Survivors include a daughter, Robin Surratt and husband, Dwayne of Dyersburg, 4 sons, Paul Shell and wife, Melinda of Ridgely, Greg Shell and wife, Teresa of Dyersburg, Chucky Shell of Newbern and Scott Shell and wife, Shawna of Martin, 11 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Sue is survived by a sister, Connie Boswell and husband, Wayne and a sister-in-law Wanda Bargery of Hornbeak. Clarence was preceded in death by his parents Henry and Walker Delois Smith Shell. Sue was preceded in death by her parents Willard "Pete" and Annie Irene Williams Bargery, a sister, Shirley Canada and a brother, Willard Bargery. The family requests memorials be directed to the American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Kathryn Webb

November 05, 1929 – March 02, 2011

Mrs. Kathryn Webb, age 81, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, March 02, 2011 at her residence. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ on Cumberland Street. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 4, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Harvey Moore and Brother Nick Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Derick Hundley, Mike Coker, J.W. Fowler, Brian Wilson, Tim Wright, Shannon Walker and John Wayne Crews. Honorary pallbearers will be Brother Wiley Harris and Brother Bill Weaver. The Webb family will receive visitors Thursday, March 3rd from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her daughter, Sheila Kay Scarborough, 3 sons, Ronnie Webb and wife Brenda, Michael Webb and wife Barbara, Darrell Webb, 2 sisters, Judy Hutching and Faye Johnson and husband Dawson all of Dyersburg, 7 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47years, Orbie Webb, Jr., 1 sister, Erlene Gilliland and 3 brothers Raymond Gilliland, Billy Joe Gilliland and Franklin Gilliland. The family requests memorials be directed to The Church of Jesus Christ, 1821 Cumberland Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Kathy Jo Rogers

July 24, 1960 – February 26, 2011

Kathy Jo Rogers, 50, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker.

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Joe E. Chadwick

April 12, 1925 – February 26, 2011

Mr. Joe E. Chadwick, 85, of Tiptonville, TN died Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a life member of The American Legion and participated in the decorating of soldiers graves for over 60 years. Services will be Monday, February, 2011, at 1p.m. in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Cassandra Chadwick 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 from 10 a.m. until service time. Survivors include a daughter, Marsha Mitchell and husband "Mitch" of Oakland, Tn.; three sons, Charles Chadwick and wife Cassandra of Tiptonville; Tim Chadwick and wife Susan of St. Charles, Mo.; Jerry Chadwick and wife Donna of Jackson, Tn.; two sisters, Judy Nunnery of Ridgely and Virginia Weems of South Carolina; ten grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mae Browning Chadwick, his parents, A. C. and Madge Clark Chadwick; two sisters, Helen Speltz and Hazel Chadwick; and three brothers A. C. Chadwick Jr., Charlie Chadwick, and John Chadwick. Pallbearers Ryan Chadwick, Nathan Chadwick, Josh Chadwick, Jacob Chadwick, David Ayers, and Mike Atchison. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Daisy Ruth Pope

January 04, 1930 – February 24, 2011

Mrs. Daisy Ruth Pope, 81, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, February 24, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. She was a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ and a retired nurse with over 30 years of service. Services will be Sunday, February 27, 2011, at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Alvin Chapman officiating. Interment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Saturday, February 26, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m. at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include a daughter, Dana Elliott and husband Jeff of Jackson, Tn.; a son, Darwin Pope of Dyersburg; a sister, Reba Hopper of Detroit, Mi.; two brothers, Carmack Bennett of Lenox, Tn. and Arthur Bennett of Dyersburg; and three grandchildren Johnathan Pope, Jacob Pope, and Troy Elliott. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover Pope; her parents, Jim and Jennie Bennett; a sister, Mae Thurmond; and a brother Ray Bennett. Pallbearers will be Jacob Pope, Tyler Vaughn, Bradley Troxel, Chris Hill, Jack Hill, Joseph Smith and Joshua Butler. The family requests that donations be directed to The Community Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, Tn. 38025. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Kenneth Lloyd Norris

September 19, 1931 – February 24, 2011

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Eddie King

November 16, 1940 – February 22, 2011

Eddie King, 70, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired salesman from Delta Auto Sales, member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and a member of Tennessee Air National Guard.

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Ellen Ruth Arnold Jones

July 11, 1918 – February 22, 2011

Ellen Ruth Arnold Jones, 92, of Jackson, formerly of Fowlkes, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired cafeteria worker for Dyersburg Intermediate School and a member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church.

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Francis "Fritz" George Kaufman

March 10, 1949 – February 22, 2011

Francis "Fritz" George Kaufman, 61, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, February 22, 2011 at NHC Health & Rehab in Milan.

He was a retired maintenance supervisor for World Color Press, Communicant and a member of Parish Council of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg, Knights of Columbus and a U.S. Army Veteran of Vietnam War.

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Mildred Campbell

November 05, 1942 – February 20, 2011

Mrs. Mildred Campbell, age 68, of Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a homemaker and a member of Lenox Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking for her family, spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and making quilts for her family. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 22, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Don Williams officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Campbell family will receive visitors Monday, February 21st from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 50+ years Ronnie Campbell of Dyersburg, 2 sons, Tim Campbell and wife Liz of South Whitley, IN and Kevin Campbell and wife Laurel of Sikeston, MO, 1 sister Alice A. Butz of Homosassa, FL, 7 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Evelyn Pauline Arrington Leary and her baby sister, Bonnie Wade Leary. Pallbearers will be Seth Campbell, Lane Campbell, Brandon Adams, Ben Butz, Chuck Campbell and Tony McClure. Honorary pallbearers will be Jacob Campbell and Jacob Adams. Family requests memorials be directed to donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Mary Frances Tweedy Buchannon

October 25, 1922 – February 18, 2011

Mary Frances Tweedy Buchannon, 88, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired employee of Loeb's Barbecue and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.

Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Don Hicks officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.

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Laura Ruth Weldon

March 30, 1947 – February 18, 2011

Mrs. Laura Ruth Weldon, age 63, of Dyersburg died Friday, February 18, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired nurse for over 40 years. She attended Second Baptist Church. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 21, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Ronnie Turner and Brother Rich Evans officiating. Interment will follow in Ripley Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Weldon family will receive visitors Sunday, February 20th from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 27 years, Bill Weldon of Dyersburg, 2 sisters, Helen Maclin of Dyersburg and Louise Williams of Troy, TN and and 3 brothers, Neiman C. Maclin, Jr. and wife Beverly Donald Maclin, both of Louisville, KY and David Maclin and wife Joan of Marion, KY, 5 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 great niece and 2 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Neiman Columbus and Annie Brown Maclin and a niece Natalie Maclin. Pallbearers will be Rich Evans, Paul Maclin, Blake Turner, Charles Burnett, Blake Evans and Preston Turner. The family requests memorials be directed to Dyersburg-Dyer County Humane Society, PO Box 223, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0223. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Cory Anthony Jones

August 24, 1989 – February 17, 2011

Cory Anthony Jones, 21, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, February 17, 2011 at his residence.

He was a 2007 graduate of Dyersburg High School, avid sports fan and had a courageous smile that was full of inspiration and hope.

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Patricia Mckee Alexander

February 13, 1959 – February 16, 2011

Patricia McKee Alexander, 52, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 16, 2011 at her residence.

She was a veterinarian assistant for Lawrence Animal Clinic.

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Ethel Mcdaniel

August 24, 1928 – February 14, 2011

Ethel McDaniel, 82, of Wynnburg, died Monday, February 14, 2011 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired Private Duty Nurse and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.

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Avanell Attaway

October 12, 1933 – February 11, 2011

Avanell Attaway, 77, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.

She was a retired knitter with Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked for over 30 years and was a Baptist.

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Janice V. King

November 02, 1933 – February 11, 2011

Janice V. King, 77, of Tiptonville, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at her residence.

She was a retired cafeteria manager for Lake County School System, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and worked as a Correctional Officer for 17 years at Northwest Correctional Center.

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Rudolph Vaughn

September 29, 1922 – February 11, 2011

Rudolph Vaughn, 88, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 11, 2011 at Henry County Healthcare in Paris.

He was a retired Captain with the Dyersburg Police Department, where he worked for 37 years, member of Southside Baptist Church for over 50 years, Charter Member of the Dyersburg Credit Union, member of Fraternal Order of Police and a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, where he received the Purple Heart Medal and Bronze Star Medal.

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James Richard Hilliard

December 16, 1923 – February 09, 2011

James Richard Hilliard, 87, of Obion, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at his residence.

He was a retired carpenter.

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Robert Joe Veal, Sr.

February 10, 1921 – February 09, 2011

Robert Joe Veal, Sr., 89, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was retired Deputy Chief for the City of Dyersburg Fire Department, U.S. Army Veteran of WWII, Pacific Theatre, where he received the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart Medal, and a member of Dyersburg Fire Department for 35 years.

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Helen Boswell Hopper

June 14, 1926 – February 08, 2011

Mrs. Helen Boswell Hopper, 84, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, February 08, 2011 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church and a Homemaker. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday February 11, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Loren Stephens officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Interment will follow in Sorrell Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors Thursday, February 10, 2011from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two sisters, Birdie (Joe) Baker of Dyersburg and Sarah Rogers of DeMott, Indiana; and one brother, David (Nelda) Boswell of Dyersburg, and a host of nieces and nephews that she was honored to assist in their care. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leland "Top" Hopper; her parents, Perry and Ellen Lovins Boswell; and one sister Elizabeth Boswell Roberts.. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Willie B. Hutcheson

October 13, 1935 – February 08, 2011

Mr. Willie B. Hutcheson, age 75, of Hornbeak died Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at this residence. He was retired from Georgia Gulf in Tiptonville as a lab technician. He was a Korean War Air Force veteran. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 11, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother James Gunner officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery at Lane. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Hutcheson family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5-8 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Linda Hutcheson of Hornbeak, 2 daughters, Lynn DeLoach and husband Steve of Ripley, Lee Ann Lewis of Union City, TN, 2 sons, David Hutcheson of Ripley, John Lewis of Essex, MO, 5 brothers, Kenneth Hutcheson and wife Teresa, Mackey Hutcheson and wife Lisa, both of Hornbeak, Alton Hutcheson and wife Betty Sue of Tullahoma, TN, Gaylon Hutcheson of Ridgely, Ricky Hutcheson and wife Margaret of Erin, TN, 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jerry Thomas Hutcheson and his parents, B.F. and Elva Hutcheson. Pallbearers will be Kevin Hutcheson, Jerry Mack Hutcheson, Colton Hutcheson, Dakota Hutcheson, Tommy Hutcheson, Bobby Hutcheson, Shane Hutcheson and Terry Hutcheson. The family requests that memorials be directed to National Kidney Foundation, 857 Mount Moriah Rd # 201, Memphis, TN 38117-5704 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Robert Dan "Bobby" Patterson

April 03, 1943 – February 06, 2011

Beloved husband, father and Papa, Robert Dan "Bobby" Patterson, 67, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, February 6, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a member of The First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, TN, an Army Veteran, a trustee of Gibson Electric Membership Corporation, a past member of the Rotary Club, the Lions Club, Lake County Board of Education, State Democratic Committeeman, Lake County Election Commission and was on the Board of Reelfoot Lake Regional Utility District. He was also a retired banker and farmer. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, February 9, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church in Ridgely, TN with Brother Craig Myrick officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation will be 5:30 - 7:30 PM, Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at the church. Survivors include his wife, Cam Patterson of Tiptonville; two daughters, Pamie Adcock and husband David of Dyersburg and Missy Homra and husband Jamil of Ridgely, 1 sister, Margie Algee of Ridgely, 1 brother Charles William Patterson of Safford, AZ, and 4 grandchildren Hollie Adcock, Mary Malone Adcock, Cameron Homra and Hanna Homra. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles Robert & Roxie Patterson. Pallbearers will be Robert Coats, Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, Bryon Patterson, Bradley Patterson, Troy Patterson, Glenn Patterson and Glen Floyd. The family requests any memorials be directed to Ridgely First United Methodist Church, Margaret Newton Elementary Scholarship Fund or Imagination Library. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jeffrey L. Hooper

May 23, 1959 – February 05, 2011

Jeffrey L. Hooper, 51, of Miston, died Saturday, February 5, 2011 at Trenton Place and Rehabilitation Center.

He was a machinist for Bennett Tool & Die, avid camper, hunter and outdoorsman and was in the National Guard.

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Mary Grapel Scott

October 29, 1939 – February 05, 2011

Mrs. Mary Grapel Scott, "Aunt Grapel" and "Mammaw", 71, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, February 05, 2011 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 09, 2011 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors on Tuesday, February 08, 2011, from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Susie (the late Mark) Tirey and Charlotte Sweat both of Dyersburg; four sons, David (Debbie) Scott, Jimmy (Lisa) Scott, Randy Scott, all of Dyersburg, and Jeff (Glenda) Scott of Newbern; two sisters, Josie Dean and Carrie Wilson both of Dyersburg; one brother, Thomas "Bubba" Jernigan of Dyersburg; 17 Grandchildren and 14 Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Ewell Scott; her parents William and Carrie Hill Jernigan; three sisters, Geraldine Jernigan, Estell Binkley, and Ernestine Gipson; seven brothers, John David Jernigan, Billy Jernigan, Lankford Jernigan, Junior Jernigan, Miller Jernigan, Odell Jernigan and Eddie Jernigan; and one Grandson, Kyle Scott. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Jack Floyd Haynes, Sr.

July 18, 1915 – February 03, 2011

Jack Floyd Haynes, Sr., 95, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, February 3, 2011 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired farmer, member of Tiptonville Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder and Adult Sunday School Teacher, Lake County Trustee for 20 years, member of Tiptonville Lion's Club, 1937 graduate of University of Tennessee, where he played freshman football, the captain of the wrestling team and oldest living letterman for Wrestling at University of Tennessee Knoxville, avid golfer and a 1st Lt. U.S. Army Signal Corp. serving in WWII and Korea.

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Cena Belle (Chappell) Stone

May 17, 1905 – February 02, 2011

Services for Mrs. Cena Belle (Chappell) Stone, 105, will be held at East Dyersburg United Methodist Church, Dyersburg, TN, on Friday, at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Jim Wolfgang officiating. Interment will follow in Mudville Cemetery, Rosemark, TN. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. until time for the service at the church.

Mrs. Stone was born to George W. and Sally Dunlap Chappell in Livingston County, KY on May 17, 1905. She and her family moved to Memphis, TN in 1928. She retired from Goldsmith's Department Store at the age of 72.

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Marie Fowler

March 27, 1911 – February 01, 2011

Marie Fowler, 99, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

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

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Eloise Peters

May 30, 1947 – February 01, 2011

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Curry Funeral Home

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