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April 04, 1919 – November 16, 2010
Bertha King Sandlin, 91, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November, 16, 2010 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Saltillo, MS. for over 40 years.
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Read full obituary → December 24, 1932 – November 15, 2010
Pauline Sanders Seaman, 77, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 15, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired hostess at Hardee's, member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, member of Dyer County Newcomers Club for many years, and a member of Young at Heart Club.
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September 20, 1927 – November 15, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy Kirby Gaines, 83, of Cordova, TN formerly of Dyersburg died Monday, November 15, 2010 at the Memphis Jewish Home in Cordova. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. She lived in Dyersburg for over 40 years where she was owner of Gaines Commercial Cleaning Service. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 18, 2010 at the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg officiated by Reverend Raymond Boston, Reverend Grant Gaines and Dr. Steve Gaines. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery led by Dr. Bob Agee. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Gaines family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 17th at the funeral home and beginning at 11:30 a.m. until service time Thursday, November 18th at the church. Pallbearers will be Charles Yates, Charles Allen, Gary Douglas, Grant Gaines, Ryan Wingo and Gentry Hill. Survivors include 2 sons, Ed Gaines and wife Debbie of Raleigh, NC and Steve Gaines and wife Donna of Cordova, 5 grandchildren, Grant Gaines, Lindsey Gaines Wingo, Allison Gaines Hill, Bethany Gaines, Kate Gaines Frost and 2 great-grandchildren, Alivia and Weston Gaines. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years Edgar L. Gaines and her parents Archie Leonard and Katie Ethel Douglas Kirby and 6 siblings. The Gaines family requests memorials be directed to First Baptist Church Building Fund, 220 Masonic Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → August 18, 1950 – November 14, 2010
Jerry Lee Bryant, 60, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired postal clerk with the United States Postal Service in Dyersburg, a graduate of Dyersburg State Community College and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
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October 11, 1928 – November 14, 2010
James Harold Brooks of Dyersburg, TN went home to be with his Lord on November 14, 2010.
He was born in the Bobwire Community near Bogota, TN on October 11, 1928, to the late Earl Brooks and Annie Lee Cooper Brooks. He served in the U.S. Army in the late 1940's before marrying his wife of 61 years, Earline Hood.
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Read full obituary → December 21, 1938 – November 14, 2010
James D. "Jim" Rose, 71, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, November 14, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired purchasing agent for Material Service Corporation in Romeoville, IL. where he worked for 36 years, a lifetime member of Hampton Park Social Athletic Club in Romeoville, IL., member of Loyal Order of Moose Lodge 1557 since 1974 in Lockport, IL., member of Automobile Mechanics Union Local 701 in Chicago, IL. and a U.S. Army veteran.
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Read full obituary → September 17, 1948 – November 13, 2010
W.J. "Pete" Hudson, 62, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November, 13, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired robotic welder for Heckethorn Mfg., a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ, former employee of Colonial Rubber Works and Dyersburg Fabrics and a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
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Read full obituary → September 10, 1916 – November 12, 2010
Mary Fox Hendrix, 94, of Huntsville, Ala., formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2010 at Redstone Village in Huntsville.
She was retired as a registered nurse for Colonial Rubber Works, was a 60-year member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church, and a graduate of the University of Tennessee at Martin.
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February 05, 1924 – November 11, 2010
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July 11, 1923 – November 07, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy Simmons, 87, of Fulton, KY died Sunday, November 7, 2010 at Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN. She was a Baptist. Services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, November 10, 2010 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Wicker officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Simmons family will receive visitors Tuesday, November 9th from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter, Ruth Ann Brumley of Corinth, MS, 5 sons, Reverend Lloyd ?oeBuster?? Simmons and wife Gail of Tuscumbia, AL, Steve Simmons and wife Barbara of Troy, Robert E. Simmons and wife Cathy of South Fulton, Ricky Simmons and wife Alicia of Tiptonville, Craig Simmons and wife Darlene of Union City, 2 sister, Dolly Wilkerson of Fulton, KY, Barbara Bramlett of Hickman, KY, 2 brothers, Pete Weatherly of Troy, Sam Weatherly of Hickman, KY, 20 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, 14 great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Less Simmons, 2 daughters, Wanda Wilson, Joann Hamlin, 1 son David Simmons, 3 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild, 2 sisters, Nancy Jackson, Opal Oatsvall, 2 brothers Bobby Joe Weatherly, Tootie Weatherly and her parents Jack and Beulah Goodman Weatherly. Pallbearers will be Grandsons. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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May 29, 1936 – November 05, 2010
Donnie Russ Parker, 74, of Newbern, died Friday, November 5, 2010 at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville.
She was a former employee with Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Westside Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → February 17, 1926 – November 03, 2010
Virginia Crum, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Center.
She was a sales representative for Stanley Products and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → February 26, 1924 – November 03, 2010
Harrylyn Hoover Hart, 86, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member and former member of the choir at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
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February 18, 1927 – November 03, 2010
Mrs. Louise Sims Maclin, 83, died Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at The Bridge in Ridgely. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ridgely and the Ridgely Woman??TMs Club. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 6, 2010 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Bragg officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Maclin family will receive visitors Friday, November 5th from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband of 52 years, Lowell ??oeSleepy??? Maclin of Ridgely, 2 daughters, Debbie Maclin and husband Eric Schmeckpeper of Acworth, Ga and LeAnn Furniss and husband Lamar of Collierville, TN, 1 brother Jerry Sims and wife Sue of Olive Branch, MS and 6 grandchildren, Rachel Furniss, Allison Furniss, Hannah Furniss, Aidan Schmeckpeper, Patrick Schmeckpeper and Connor Schmeckpeper. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Ludie Elizabeth White Sims. Pallbearers will be Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, Mike Parker, Tony Leake, Landon Paschal and Richard Bragg. The family requests memorials be directed to Juvenile Diabetic Research Foundation (JDRF), 498 Halle Park, Suite 102, Collierville, TN 38017 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → March 24, 1934 – November 01, 2010
Verlie Alice Reynolds, 76, of Tiptonville, died Monday, November 1, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired CNA for Reelfoot Manor.
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June 13, 1959 – October 31, 2010
Paul Anthony Duke, 51, of Union City, died Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.
He was a laborer and a U.S. Army veteran.
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Read full obituary → January 11, 1924 – October 28, 2010
Gordon Milne Howe, 86, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, October 28, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired manager for Schlesinger's, Inc., member of Holy Angels Catholic Church, member of Knight of Columbus and a WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy.
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December 16, 1929 – October 27, 2010
Jack Orr, age 80, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at the St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, after suffering a heart attack on Sunday. He worked for the City of Tiptonville as a policeman; prior to his retirement, serving many years as the Chief of Police, working with 4 different mayors.
In earlier years, he enjoyed duck hunting and trap shooting with his son.
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Read full obituary → September 16, 1915 – October 27, 2010
Velma Thurmond Underwood, 95, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse with Parkview Hospital, a resident of Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
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March 20, 1941 – October 27, 2010
Martha Jane Jones Haggard, 69, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and attended Ridgely Church of God.
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July 12, 1933 – October 26, 2010
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November 30, 1933 – October 24, 2010
Ms. Betty Sue Berry, 76, of Tiptonville, TN died Sunday, October 24, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Facility in Tiptonville. She was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ and served as office manager for Lake County Health Department for 36 years. Services will be at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 26, 2010 at Tiptonville Church of Christ with Bro. Don Reel officiating. Interment will follow in City Cemetery in Tiptonville. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors at Tiptonville Church of Christ on Monday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. Survivors include companion in life, John Lewis Berry Sr.; one son, John Lewis Berry Jr. and wife Pam. of Paducah, Ky; one sister, Imogene Hood of New Jersey; one brother, Billy McElyea of Memphis; and three grandchildren, James Berry, Madison Berry, and Emily Belt of Paducah, Ky. She was preceded in death by her parents Louis and Willie Mae McElyea; four sisters and two brothers. Pallbearers will be Freddie Pollock, Billy Berry, Marcus Berry, Doug Works, David Paul Jones, Shelby Barker, and Kendall Salmon. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Lee and M. D. Kirkpatrick. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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March 04, 1953 – October 22, 2010
Mr. Johnny D. Proud, 57, of Dyersburg died Friday, October 22, 2010 at his residence. He was owner of Touchdown Club, Proud Monuments and Limousine and Halls Memorial Gardens. He was also a licensed funeral director and embalmer in Tennessee and Missouri. Services will be at 1:00 pm Monday, October 25, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Scherffius officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Proud family will receive visitors Sunday afternoon from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Ann Willis Proud and Allison Curry Phelps and husband Dustin, both of Dyersburg, his parents John and Geraldine Proud of Newbern, his sister Nita Epperson and husband Ronnie of Newbern and 1 grandson, David Tyler Proud. Pallbearers will be Jerry Sharp, Dustin Phelps, Gerald Ketchum, Tim Dunagan, David Ross, Jerry Maupin, Eric Maupin, and Jerry Willoughby. Family requests memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1080, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1080.
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Read full obituary → February 23, 1945 – October 21, 2010
Billie Maurice Pigue Simmons, 65, of Ridgely, died Thursday, October 21, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired office manager with Country Ford.
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September 29, 1933 – October 20, 2010
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Denny Lee Pinion, 36, of Dinuba, CA, died Sunday, October 17, 2010 at his residence.
He was a clerk for the Pawn Shop.
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March 13, 1960 – October 15, 2010
Mrs. Loretta Ratliff Lawson, 50, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 15, 2010 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg. Services will be at 10 a.m., Monday, October 18, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Nate Ozment officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Lawson family will receive visitors Sunday October 17, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two sons, David Day of Yorkville and Greg Day of Dyersburg; four sisters, Jean Elder of Troy, Tn., Betty Zedlitz and Cathy Bell of Dyersburg, and Susan Waller of Ripley; two brothers, Robert Ratliff of Madera, Ca. and Johnny Ratliff of Dyersburg; two grandchildren, Evelyn Evie"" Day and Jack Day of Dyersburg.
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November 22, 1933 – October 13, 2010
Patricia Jones Golden, 76, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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June 28, 1993 – October 12, 2010
Kristofer Wayne Stephen Turney, 17, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at his residence.
He was a student at Dyersburg High School, member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, member of DHS Bowling Team, member of National Honor Society, the sound technician for the Drama Club and the First Baptist Church Youth Group sound technician for student worship services.
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Read full obituary → August 25, 1929 – October 12, 2010
Martha Nell Vernon Agee, 81, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired Cosmetologist, a member of First Assembly of God Church since 1954 and very active with Salvation Army Kitchen.
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August 09, 1922 – October 12, 2010
L.B. Maddox, 88, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Union City Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired truck driver for Vaughn Oil Company, member of Cottonwood Baptist Church, attended Calvary Chapel Church in Bogota and a U.S. Army veteran of WWII.
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June 29, 1960 – October 10, 2010
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July 23, 1946 – October 09, 2010
Larry Thomas Hazlewood, 64, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a Teacher for the Dyer County Board of Education and a member of Finley Methodist Church since 1970, where he had served on numerous committees. He was a science teacher and assistant principal at Finley Elementary School for 31 years, active in school sports, a 1968 graduate of Lambuth University and a member of Kappa Alpha Order.
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November 21, 1956 – October 09, 2010
Mr. W.L. Cobb, 53, of Finley, TN died Saturday, October 09, 2010 at his residence. He was employed with the Dyer County Highway Department and was a member of the East Dyersburg United Methodist Church. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 11, 2010, Graveside at Fairview Cemetery with Reverend Jim Wolfgang officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Cobb family will receive visitors Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 29 years Sheilah Cobb of Finley, a daughter Jackie Watson and husband Shane of Dyersburg, a step-son Stacy Moody and wife Michelle of Finley, a sister Barbara McElyea and husband Tommy of Finley and 2 grandchildren, Ashton Watson and Levi Moody. He was preceded in death by his parents Ty and Evelyn Cobb. The family requests that memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1080, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1080. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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May 30, 1926 – October 08, 2010
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December 16, 1937 – October 08, 2010
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April 12, 1941 – October 06, 2010
Mrs. Mavis Foster Hubble, 69, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, October 06, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Dyersburg. She was a member of The Sanctuary Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 08, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Ronald Lovins and Bro. John Morris officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Thursday evening from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Sharon Buffington of Dyersburg and Kim Hampton of Jackson, Tn; one son, Joy "Joe" Hubble II of Dyersburg; one brother, Cleo (Joe) Foster of Greensboro, Ga.; eight Grandchildren and eight Great-Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joy Hubble; her parents, Theo and Bessie Swindle Foster; her son, Terry Allen Hubble; two sisters, Elizabeth Hisaw and Mary Lou Burgo; and two brothers, Alton Foster and George Foster. Pallbearers will be Josh Buffington, Casey Kennedy, Brad Smith, William Fields, Robert Jones, and Jim Davis. The family requests that memorials be directed to Dyersburg Community Cancer Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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March 31, 1936 – October 05, 2010
Mr. William C. Henson, 74, of Michie, TN died Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was a retired employee of HB Fuller Adhesives in Memphis, TN. Mr. Henson was an Elder at Stantonville Church of Christ and a former Elder at Gragg/Stagg Road Church of Christ in Memphis where he was a resident for over 35 years. Services will be at 11:00 am Friday in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Larry Redmond, Brother Glen Burse and Brother Larry Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Zion Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Henson family will receive visitors Thursday evening, October 7th from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Christine "Tene" Henson of Michie, TN, 2 daughters, Vicky Thomason and husband Jim and Devona Shirley and husband Mike of Ramer, TN, 2 sisters Wilma Smith and husband Larry of Hornbeak, TN, Brenda Mason and husband Kenneth of Covington, TN, 3 brothers, Kelly Henson and wife Bonnie of Covington, Herbert Henson and wife Sequoia of Memhis, TN, Tony Henson and wife Sue of Hornbeak, TN, 6 grandchildren, James Thomason, Ashley Gray, Rhonda Bellah, Justin Shirley, Clay Shirley and Alyssa Shirley and 5 great-grandchildren, Aspen Gray, Mallorie Gray, Ian Gray, William Taylor Thomason and Callie Bellah. He was preceded in death by his parents Woodrow Wilson and Darris Estes Henson. Pallbearers will be Kelly Henson, Larry Smith, Herbert Henson, Tony Henson, Larry Russell, George Puckett, Tom Weems, Glen Burse and Kenneth Mason. The Henson family requests memorials be directed to Cusco Missions, c/o Stantonville Church of Christ, Hwy. 142, Stantonville, TN 38379. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 05, 2010
Bro. Ernest A. "Sonny" Pirofalo, died Tuesday, October 05, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Evansville Free Holiness Church will host a funeral service on Friday evening at 7 p.m. at the church in the Evansville Community with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. The family will receive visitors Thursday3 p.m. until 8 p.m. and Friday 3 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.at Evansville Free Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Jean Pirofalo; two daughters, Theresa (Jim) Voss of Bridgeview, Ill, and Marjorie Ann (Onesimo) Gomez of Plano, Ill; two sons, Ernest R. (Sandy) Pirofalo of Plano, Ill, and Victor Gary Pirofalo of Burbank, Ill.; one sister, Frances Leo of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Jerry Pirofalo of Chicago, Ill.; nine Grandchildren, Ernie Ray Pirofalo, Norman James Pirofalo, Candy Lynn Bell, Angel Marie Pirofalo, Victor Anthony Pirofalo, Amanda Faye Gould, Venessa Jean Gomez, Jessica Marie Gomez, and Savannah Lee Gomez; and nine Great-Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary Helen Pirofalo and his parents Ernest and Helen Typtanar Pirofalo Sr. The Pirofalo family requests memorials be directed to Evansville Free Holiness Church Building Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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March 04, 1916 – October 05, 2010
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Read full obituary → July 21, 1934 – October 04, 2010
Edward Odelle Barnes, 76, of Ridgely, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at The Bridge At Ridgely.
He was a retired carpenter with Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 45 years, member of Abundant Life Fellowship in Ridgely and was a wood craftsman.
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January 04, 1942 – October 04, 2010
Jerry Lee Runions, 68, of Hohenwald, died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.
He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber.
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Annie Mary Weaver, 92, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.
She was a retired employee with Gibson County Electric Membership Corporation and a lifetime member of Burrus Chapel Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → August 21, 1935 – October 03, 2010
Clark "Pee Wee" Riddick, 75, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired spinning manager for Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Phillips Street Church of Christ and a member of Forked Deer Antique Car Club.
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April 21, 1969 – October 03, 2010
Thomas Lynn Stephens, 41, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 03, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a telecommunications engineer and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday October 6 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Naylor and Bro. Jason Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Tuesday October 5, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his parents, Bro. Loren and Charlotte Stephens of Dyersburg; a sister, Dawn Atwater of Ridgely; and his Grandmother Velma Allen of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his wife Shirley Jo Stephens and a brother Loren Thomas Stephens Jr. Pallbearers will be Dillon Kolwyck, Jim Jones, Jimmie Jones Jr., T. J. Branum, Chuck Brandenburg, and Jimmy Vaughn. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 09, 1934 – October 03, 2010
Mrs. Betty Joe Redden Williams, 76, died Sunday at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was a member of Lenox Baptist Church. Services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, October 6, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Rudy Ring officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Williams family will receive visitors Tuesday evening, Oct. 5th from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter, Donna Joe Williams Key and husband Paul of Dyersburg, 3 sons, Michael F. Williams and wife Rita and Richard Williams and wife Wanda, both of Dyersburg and Anthony F. Williams and wife Georgia of Summerville, SC, 1 Brother, Eugene Redden of Decaturville, TN, 9 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Benjamin Floyd Williams, her parents Calvin Clarence and Ora Catherine Brashier Redden, 2 sisters, Louise Smith and Grace Lee Sims and 4 brother, O.C. Redden, Arvin Redden, Kenneth Redden and Johnny Redden. Pallbearers will be Joseph Key, Joshua Key, Chris Williams, Dustin Williams, Ben Morgan and Matt Willis. The family requests memorials be directed to Caris Hospice, 5120 Telecom Drive Milan, TN 38358 or Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1008, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1008 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 10, 1959 – October 03, 2010
Mrs. Shirley Jo Stephens, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 03, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a nurse and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services will be at 11a.m. Wednesday October 6 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Joe Naylor and Bro. Jason Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Tuesday October 5, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include her father, Clovis Preston Bledsoe Sr. of Florida; and a sister, Kathy Ranette Edwards of Mississippi. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Lynn Stephens; her mother, Shirley Kelly Bledsoe; and a brother Clovis Preston Bledsoe Jr. Pallbearers will be Eddie Carter, Lewis Luckett, Shane Davis, Jerry Ward, Brad Hinkle, and Jim May. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → December 09, 1917 – October 01, 2010
Nellie Mae McKeel, 92, of Tiptonville, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at Greenhill Health and Rehab. Center in Nashville.
She was a retired owner of McKeel's Grocery and a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville.
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