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Mary M. Mckee

October 10, 1920 – October 01, 2010

Mary M. McKee, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 1, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired clerk with F.W. Woolworth, where she worked for 37 years, a member of Southside Baptist Church for over 60 years and would have celebrated her 90th birthday on October 10.

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H.D. Spence

February 03, 1937 – September 29, 2010

H.D. Spence, 73, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired welder for H&G Sales, a Baptist and an avid fisherman and hunter.

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Virginia S. O'Malley

November 30, 1916 – September 28, 2010

Virginia S. O'Malley, 93, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with Baptist Hospital in Memphis, a member of First United Methodist Church, a member of First United Methodist Church Salt and Pepper Group and was active in Union Mission Auxiliary.

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Brenda Dale Kindle

September 16, 1958 – September 28, 2010

Brenda Dale Kindle, 52, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at her residence.

She was the owner of T&B Grocery and Days Gone Bye Antiques and a Baptist.

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Lois Ann Hampton

August 14, 1937 – September 28, 2010

Lois Ann Hampton, 73, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at her residence.

She was a loving mother and grandmother with many close friends in the community and a retired manager of DeLoach's Shoe Store in Dyersburg.

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Wiley Joe Powers

May 04, 1967 – September 27, 2010

Wiley Joe Powers, 43, of Union City, died Monday, September 27, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

He was a Heating and Air Technician.

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Helen Bodecker

April 29, 1935 – September 25, 2010

Mrs. Helen Bodecker,75, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of The Church of Christ. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Andy Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Monday September 27, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Eichhorst of Roselle, Ill; a sister, Marilyn Anderson of Dyersburg; and four Grandchildren, Chris Eichhorst, Aaron Eichhorst, Ryan Eichhorst and Matt Eichhorst. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Bodecker; her parents, Robert and Edna Garrison Worley; and a sister, Gloria Anderson. Pallbearers will be Chris Eichhorst, Aaron Eichhorst, Ryan Eichhorst, Matt Eichhorst, Tony Marotti, and David Hayes. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Dorothy Moody Reasons

December 19, 1927 – September 24, 2010

Dorothy Moody Reasons, 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 24, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired salesperson for Bunny Bread Company.

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Louis "Jim" Neal

October 09, 1927 – September 24, 2010

Louis D. "Jim" Neal, 82, of Dyersburg, formerly of Bonicord, died Friday, September 24, 2010, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg, TN.

He was retired as a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service after 40 years. He was a member and song leader at Lake Road Church of Christ for 30 years, and was a current member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ. He served in the army in World War II.

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Nellie Opal Lacy

December 25, 1916 – September 23, 2010

Nellie Opal Lacy, 93, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 23, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member and Sunday School Teacher at Church of God of Prophecy.

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Thomas Austin Grueser

December 05, 1951 – September 22, 2010

Thomas Austin Grueser, 58, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a Sales Associate with Lowe's, a Communicant of Holy Angels Catholic Church, a Painter, Graduate of University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point, former member and President of the Kiwanis Club of Dyersburg, former member and President of the Rotary Club in Newport News, VA., member of the Knights of Columbus at Holy Angels and worked with Habitat for Humanity.

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Delphia Marie Smith

March 21, 1943 – September 19, 2010

Delphia Marie Smith, 67, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was a retired Certified Nursing Assistant with The Bridge in Ridgely.

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Jean Forsythe Spence

June 18, 1930 – September 19, 2010

Jean Forsythe Spence, 80, of Smyrna, formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired Accounting Officer for First Tennessee Bank, a lifelong resident of Dyersburg having lived in Smyrna since the year 2000, a member of Southside Church of Christ in Smyrna, a former member of Lake Road Church of Christ in Dyersburg and a graduate of Dyersburg High School.

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Billy Glen Dallas

August 23, 1937 – September 19, 2010

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Edgar A. Scott

March 23, 1939 – September 18, 2010

Mr. Edgar A. Scott, 71, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, September 18, 2010 at his residence. He was an Army National Guard veteran and a member of the Church of God. Services will be at 1:00 pm Tuesday, September 21, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother Tommy Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Scott family will receive visitors Monday September 20, 2010 from 5 until 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 40 years Cynthia A. Scott of Dyersburg, 4 daughters, Donna M. Scott (Billy Pierce), Debra C. Tharpe, Anita M. McAlister (Mike) and Ashley M. Deason (Daniel) and 1 son, Bobby W. Scott, all of Dyersburg, 1 sister, Sarah R. Scott of Lewisburg, TN and 3 brothers, Lloyd Scott, Jerry L. Scott both of Dyersburg and Larry D. Scott of Ridgely, 12 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Floyd Edgar and Irene Scott. Pallbearers will be Charles Horne, Joshua Horne, Brandon Tharpe, Blake McAlister, Scott McAlister and Justin Scott. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Deason and Cody Thomas. The Scott family requests memorials be directed to the Junction Church of God. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Elva Tickle Henson

August 02, 1922 – September 17, 2010

Mrs. Elva Tickle Henson, age 88, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, September 17, 2010 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg, TN. Graveside services for Mrs. Henson will be 5:00 PM, Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN conducted by Dr. Larry Blakeburn. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Survivors include one son, Ralph Henson and wife Serena of Dyersburg; two grandchildren, Jennifer Henson Davis and husband Chad and Amy Henson Armstrong and husband David; and three great-grandchildren, Ches Davis, Jenna Claire Armstrong and Macey Armstrong. She was preceded in death her husband, Vernon Henson, her parents, Zeno & Litt Fuller Tickle; two sisters, Lucille Zarecor and Mary Ridge; and one brother, Emerson Tickle. The Henson family requests memorials be directed to the Dyersburg Dyer County Union Mission, 213 West Cedar Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available at www.curryfuneral.com

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Walker Dee "Preacher" Leach

October 31, 1929 – September 16, 2010

Reverend Walker Dee "Preacher" Leach, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on September 16, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Leach was born on October 31, 1929 to Lester Neely and Inez Tankersley Leach in Dyersburg, TN. He surrendered to the ministry in 1952 and has served in numerous Southern Baptist Churches in West, TN, Southeast Missouri and Arkansas. He was a member of Second Baptist Church, formerly owned and operated Leach Auto Sales in Humboldt and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War.

Services will be at 3 p.m. Sunday at Second Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Turner and Rev. Billy Criswell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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May Gean Bray

August 24, 1912 – September 16, 2010

Mrs. May Gean Bray, 98, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Bray was a homemaker and a member of the Southside Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Bray will be 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 19, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Milton Carroll. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home from 1:00 p.m. until service time Sunday, September 19, 2010. Survivors include three sons, James Bray and wife Jeanette of Lexington, KY, Jerry Bray and wife Jean of Bradford, TN and Paul Bray and wife Janie of Memphis, TN; 9 grandchildren, Marty Bray, Paula Stotelmyer, Mike Bray, Laura Bray, Lee Bray, Barry Bray, David Bray, Jennifer Bailey and Kevin Bray; 20 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, James Lee Bray; 2 brothers, Stanley Gean and Taylor Gean and her parents, William Thomas & Lena Lee Taylor Gean. Pallbearers will be her grandsons. The Bray family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or a charity of the donor's choice. Online condolences are available at www.curryfuneral.com

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Mary Edna Callahan

November 16, 1926 – September 16, 2010

Mrs. Mary Edna Holmes Callahan, 83, of Jackson, TN formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Maplewood Heath Care Center in Jackson. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN, an independent grocer and an assistant in the Dyer County School System for 25 years. Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Sunday, September 19, 2010 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg officiated by Reverend Mike Hickman. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a daughter, Beth Callahan Marbury and husband Tom of Jackson, TN, two sons, Dr. Joseph Anthony Callahan II and wife Suzanne of Palo Alto, CA and Thomas David Callahan of Jackson, TN, a sister, Maurine Holmes McKibben of Boulder, CO, two brothers Dr. David Holmes of Jackson, MS and Dan Holmes of Mesquite, NV and 6 grandchildren, Natalie Marbury of Nashville, TN, Amy Marbury of Asheville, NC, Alex Marbury of Murfreesboro, TN, Stephanie Callahan of San Francisco, CA, and Johnathan and Chase Callahan of Palo Alto, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Joe Callahan, 1 brother Jason Hunter Holmes, 1 sister, Dorothy Holmes Boyles and her parents Jason Hunter and Myrtle Booker Holmes of the Oakfield community. The Callahan family requests memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, PO Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142. Online condolences are available at www.curryfuneral.com

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Nicole Rae Incrocci

April 10, 1995 – September 15, 2010

Nicole Rae Incrocci, 15, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a Sophomore at Dyer County High School, where she was a Manager for the DCHS Football Team, a DCHS Basketball Cheerleader, a member of the DCHS Yearbook Staff and a member of the Leadership Club. She was an All American Scholar, a Gymnast at Rainbow Gymnastics, a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and attended the Shaare Emeth Temple in St. Louis, MO.

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Martha Ruth Paridy

February 08, 1924 – September 15, 2010

Martha Ruth Paridy, 86, of Orange City, Fl., formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 15, 2010 at her residence.

She was a homemaker, former member of Finley United Methodist Church and a graduate of Murray State University.

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Dillard Wesley Mcguary

November 02, 1940 – September 14, 2010

Dillard Wesley McGuary, 69, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 14, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a retired Construction Worker for Ford Construction, a member of Independent Free Holiness Church, where he was a member of the Elder Board and a Volunteer Redcoat for Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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Paula Hawkins Cox

November 04, 1945 – September 14, 2010

Paula Hawkins Cox, 64, of Tiptonville, passed away at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center on Tuesday, September 14, 2010 of Cancer.

She was a homemaker and a member of Tiptonville First Methodist Church.

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Mary Frances Winters

December 10, 1927 – September 13, 2010

Mary Frances Winters, 82, of Finley, died Monday, September 13, 2010 at her residence.

She was a homemaker, a Merchant of Tylersville Grocery and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

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Richard Eugene "Gene" Ball

August 14, 1934 – September 11, 2010

Richard Eugene "Gene" Ball, 76, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired Supervisor for Colonial Rubber Works, where he worked for 35 years, a member and Deacon of Springhill Baptist Church, an avid Crappie Fisherman, a lifetime St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Fan and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War.

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Johnny M. Johnson, Sr.

January 31, 1940 – September 11, 2010

Johnny M. Johnson, Sr., 70, of Newbern, died Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Regional Hospital of Jackson.

He was a retired Honey Bee Inspector for the State of Tennessee, a member of Perfect Faith Tabernacle in Troy, a former Mason, former member of Dyersburg Moose Lodge and a graduate of Dyersburg State Community College.

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Sara Jean Holcomb

August 14, 1928 – September 10, 2010

Sara Jean Holcomb, 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Sept. 10, 2010 at NHC Healthcare in Murfreesboro. She was retired from Bell South Telephone Co., a member and deacon of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and member of the Lydia Circle, and she and her husband operated Holcomb's Farmer's Supply in RoEllen.

Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Annetta Camp officiating.

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Mildred Rowland Lambert

November 27, 1921 – September 10, 2010

Mildred Rowland Lambert, 88, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 10, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, where she worked in the Spinning Department for 42 years and a member of Lenox Baptist Church.

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Juanita Howell Hendrix

August 21, 1937 – September 08, 2010

Juanita Howell Hendrix, 73, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a retired Nurse's Aide and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.

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Jane Elizabeth Evans

June 08, 1937 – September 08, 2010

Jane Elizabeth Evans, 73, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, September 8, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Dyersburg.

She was a retired Florist with Kroger Floral Department and Parkview Florist and a member of Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

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Willie Ray Smith

March 27, 1929 – September 07, 2010

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Jeanette H. Cates

June 02, 1930 – September 04, 2010

Mrs. Jeanette H. Cates, 80, of Tiptonville, TN died Saturday, September 4, 2010 at her residence. She attended First United Methodist Church in Tiptonville and was a very active community member. Memorial graveside services will be held at a later date. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her daughter, Soraya Cates Parr and her grandson Colton Cates Parr both of Fairview, TN, her sister-in-law "Boo" Neary of Texas, 4 nieces, Helen Dale Simons of Texas, Ann Cromwell, Cathy Smith and Christy Day, all of Tennessee and 3 nephews, Skipper Homra, Alex Homra and Terry Homra, all of Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.C. Cates and in 1958 a daughter, Leah Dale Cates, her parents Alexander and Almaz and 3 brothers George Homra, Ralph Homra and Lee Homra. The family requests that memorials be directed to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wildlife Land Trust, 2100 L. Street NW, Washington, DC 20037. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Gene Jerry Burris

April 24, 1935 – September 02, 2010

Gene Jerry Burris of Dyersburg, age 75, passed away Thursday, September 2, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired salesman for Colonial Bread Company. He also worked for Hart's Bread Company for fifteen years, and was a U. S. Army veteran. Mr. Burris was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and served as President and coach of the Dyersburg Babe Ruth Baseball League.

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Clarence Hubbard "Fritz" Smith

December 13, 1918 – September 01, 2010

Clarence Hubbard "Fritz" Smith, 91, of Ridgely, passed away Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at his residence.

He was a retired farmer.

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Mellie Sue Wood

April 02, 1923 – September 01, 2010

Mellie Sue Wood, 87, of Dyersburg passed away Wednesday, Sept. 1, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired farmer and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.

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James R. Kee

November 05, 1934 – August 30, 2010

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Annie Abbott Belew

June 20, 1920 – August 28, 2010

Annie Abbott Belew, 90, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired Financial Secretary with First Baptist Church, where she worked for 30 years, a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church, a member of XYZ Club, a member of Keenagers and a local coordinator for American Heart Association.

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William Lynn Bruce

November 12, 1951 – August 28, 2010

William Lynn Bruce, 58, of Dyersburg died Saturday August 28, 2010 at Gibson General Hospital in Trenton.

He was a salesman with National Federation Independent Business owners, a member of The Young Republicans, a representative of The National Write Your Congressman, a member of the Kansas City and Illinois BBQ Society and a veteran of the United States Army.

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Kathryn Watson Hendrix

November 21, 1919 – August 25, 2010

Kathryn Watson Hendrix, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her residence.

She was retired from the fabric department of Wal-Mart of Dyersburg, where she was employed for 36 years and a member of Parrish Chapel Baptist Church.

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Jewell Fawn Lovlace

April 20, 1927 – August 25, 2010

Jewell Fawn Lovlace, 83, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at her residence.

She was a Farmer, a member of Miller's Chapel Church of Christ for over 65 years; she was a homemaker, birdwatcher, a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

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Joe William Baker

September 20, 1921 – August 23, 2010

Mr. Joe William Baker, age 88, of Dyersburg, TN died Monday, August 23, 2010 at his residence. Mr. Baker was a WWII Navy Sea Bees Veteran and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was an avid sports fan of his granddaughters. Services will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 25, 2010 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery with Dr. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Baker family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 25th from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Survivors include his wife of 63 years, Margaret Baker of Dyersburg, 1 daughter Linda Jo Baker of Madison, MS, 1 son Richard Baker and wife Christie of Dyersburg, 2 sisters Mary Sugg Baker of Dyersburg and Teeny Williams of Jackson and 3 granddaughters Maurie Baker, Margaret Baker and Mary Jewels Baker. He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph Richard and Bessie Lele Stone Baker. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Anderson, Mack Forrester, Stoy Permenter, Stallings Lipford, Danny Fowlkes and R.B. Cannon. The family requests that memorials be directed to Community Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Ronnie Allen Harris

April 09, 1948 – August 22, 2010

Mr. Ronnie Allen Harris, 62, of Buchanan, Tn. formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 22, 2010 in Lincoln, Alabama. He was an Owner Operator leased to Max Trans Trucking in Three Way. Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, August 27, 2010 in the Family Center of First Baptist Church in Newbern. Survivors include his wife, Linda Garrison Harris of Buchanan Tn.; one daughter Sherry (Dwayne) Dodson of Yorkville; one son, Phillip (Lesha) Harris of Newbern; one sister, Kim White of Newbern; one brother, Barry Harris of Finley; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert and Phyllis Audrey Dale Permenter Harris. The family requests that memorials be directed to The Humane Society of donor's choice, The Diabetes Foundation, or St. Jude Children's Hospital. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Gene Woods

May 10, 1955 – August 21, 2010

Gene Woods, 55, of Buchanan, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a painter for Reynolds Striping Company, a member of Lenox Baptist Church, an avid fisherman, enjoyed participating in Bar-B-Que cook-offs and a U.S. Army veteran.

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Thomas Oakley Seratt, Sr.

February 11, 1945 – August 20, 2010

Thomas Oakley Seratt, Sr.,65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was the retired President of Union Planters Bank after 11 years, a member and deacon of Hillcrest Baptist Church, past President of Dyersburg Jaycees and Civitan Club, member of the Gideons, former Banker with First Tennessee Bank for 20 years, a former Red Coat Volunteer at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, a Dyersburg City Alderman for 8 years, a mentor at Dyersburg Intermediate School and was in the Tennessee Army National Guard for 6 years.

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Lorene Perry Kimbrell

May 27, 1917 – August 20, 2010

Lorene Perry Kimbrell, 93, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

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

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Johnnie D. Sorrell

September 16, 1954 – August 20, 2010

Johnnie D. Sorrell, 55, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 20, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired Accountant and a 1972 graduate of Dyersburg High School.

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Paula Lavern Strickland Byrd

June 02, 1948 – August 19, 2010

Paula LaVern Strickland Byrd, 62, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired Registered Nurse with Haywood County Health Department, a devout Christian, and a passionate animal welfare advocate and conservationist. She was also a gifted artist, sculptor, world traveler, former flight attendant for Capitol Airlines and former ship's nurse for Sitmar Cruise Line.

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James Lloyd Todd

September 14, 1938 – August 19, 2010

James Lloyd Todd, 71, of Ridgely, died Thursday, August 19, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired truck driver with Ford Construction and a member of Miston Baptist Church.

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