Zealia Andrew Wilson
June 12, 1919 – June 24, 2010
Zealia Andrew Wilson, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, June 24, 2010 at her daughter's residence in Finley.
She was a homemaker.
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Harold Thurmond Perciful
January 07, 1934 – June 23, 2010
Harold Thurmond Perciful, 76, of Jackson, died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired employee for the supply department at the Army Depot in Anniston, AL., were he worked for 20 years, a member of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson, a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force, where he served for 23 1/2 years, a Mason of the 32nd Degree, a member of Anniston, AL. Fraternal Lodge # 700, a member of the Jackson Photo Club and a Honorary Park Ranger at Fort Donelson Park.
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Margaret Pate Finley
June 15, 1917 – June 23, 2010
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Louise T. Warren
August 20, 1927 – June 22, 2010
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Lora Jean Reed Nicks
December 08, 1948 – June 21, 2010
Lora Jean Reed Nicks, 61, of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker.
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Read full obituary → Larry William Booker
February 18, 1971 – June 21, 2010
Larry William Booker, 39, of Wynnburg, died Monday, June 21, 2010 at his residence.
He worked in construction as a Roofer and attended Wynnburg Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → Dixie Wise Borden
January 27, 1936 – June 18, 2010
Dixie Wise Borden, 74, of Dyersburg, died Friday, June 18, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired bookkeeper after 36 years with First Tennessee Bank, a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Choir, Keenagers and the Bontheo Circle, a member of the Red Hat Society, a member of Dyersburg Regional Medical Center's Senior Circle, a member of Dyersburg and Newbern Saddle Clubs, and a former employee of Wal-Mart and Q-Mart.
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Betty Joyce Barnes Davidson
July 13, 1946 – June 15, 2010
Betty Joyce Barnes Davidson, 63, of Finley, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired Teacher's Aide and Bus Driver for the Dyer County Board of Education and a member of the Junction Church of God.
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Read full obituary → Stella Davis Decker
April 09, 1925 – June 15, 2010
Stella Davis Decker, 85, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker.
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Ike Peel, Jr.
June 22, 1918 – June 13, 2010
Mr. Ike Peel, Jr, 91, Dyersburg, TN died Sunday, June 13, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the Finley Methodist Church. Mr. Peel was a retired farmer, a Dyersburg High School 1935, 1936 & 1937 "Gold Football" recipient, member of the All-West Tennessee team and played on the prestigious West Tennessee All-Star Team his senior year, a notable University of Tennessee player highly recruited by the legendary Robert Reece Neyland and his fine 1939 Vol Team was undefeated and unscored on and played in the Sugar Bowl. In 1940, his Vol Team was undefeated and played in the 1941 Rose Bowl and in 1941 he received the Jacobs Award, given to the best blocker in the country. He served as the University of Tennessee backfield coach in 1942 and from 1943-1945 he bravely served as a Second Lieutenant in the United States Infantry being part of the first wave ashore at France on D-Day. After the war was over, Ike Peel returned to coach his beloved Vols as backfield coach in 1945, assistant backfield coach in 1946 and defensive backfield coach in 1947-1948. From 1943-1953, he expertly coached the freshman football team and scouted opponents and it was during this memorable period in "Big Orange" history that the 1950 Team beat the great University of Texas squad 20-14 in the Cotton Bowl and the 1951 Team won the National Championship. A very versatile athlete and coach, he also played baseball for three years in college, coached baseball for Tennessee for five years and was wrestling coach at the school when his team went undefeated in 1942. In 1953, he returned to Dyersburg, where he was very active in many community activities, serving with distinction as President of the High School Boosters Club, as President of the Finley Lions Club, a member of the County Planning Commission and as a member of the Dyersburg Country Club, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. He enjoyed playing golf four or five times a week and served as President of the Senior Golf Association of West Tennessee. In 1992, he was chosen as a member of the Tennessee Sports Hall of Fame, which is the greatest honor a Tennessee athletic figure can receive. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, June 21, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Benny Hopper and Reverend Greg Jordan officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The Peel family will receive visitors Sunday, June 20, 2010 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter, Becky Peel Cupples of Clinton, TN, 1 son, Ike Peel, III and wife Vicky of Dyersburg, TN, 3 grandchildren, Mary Beth Perry, Mark Cupples and wife Kelly and Mitch Cupples and wife Karen and 5 great-grandchildren Hunter Perry, Addison Cupples, Campbell Cupples, Kaitlyn Cupples and Kristen Cupples. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Judy Peel and his parents Ethel and Ike Peel, Sr. Pallbearers will be Hunter Perry, Mark Cupples, Mitch Cupples, Charles Hendrix, Marty Moody and David Minton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Bill Kelly, Woody Clifton, Grady Gentry, Jeff Jones and Johnny Majors. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Israel O'Bryan
June 11, 2010
Army Sergeant Israel P. O'Bryan died June 11, 2010, in Iraq by a suicide attacker in an explosives-rigged car. He was assigned to the 3rd Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division at Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state. Funeral services will be Monday, June 21, 2010, at 2:00 P.M. at Wilmot Lutheran Church in Wilmot, SD. Rev. Steven Moberg will officiate and burial will be in the Wilmot Lutheran Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday at Wilmot Lutheran Church from 3 - 7 p.m. ...
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Read full obituary → Marty Lynn Moore Rickman
March 29, 1951 – June 10, 2010
Marty Lynn Moore Rickman, 59, of Ridgely, died Thursday, June 10, 2010 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse.
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Read full obituary → Hazel Harbor Pigue Pearson
October 06, 1922 – June 09, 2010
Hazel Harbor Pigue Pearson, 87, of Ridgely, died Wednesday, June 9, 2010 at the Regional Hospital of Jackson.
She was a retired Pharmacy Assistant for City Drug Store in Ridgely, a member of Church of Christ, retired co-owner of Flapjack Jim's Restaurant in Gleason and a former employee of Milan Arsenal.
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Carneice Hood
June 07, 2010 – June 08, 2010
Carneice Hood, 67, of Trenton, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Branham Tabernacle Church.
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Juanita Estes
March 02, 1925 – June 04, 2010
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Beverly Joyce Clark
June 26, 1943 – June 02, 2010
Beverly Joyce Clark, 66, of Dyersburg, went home to be with the Lord on June 2, 2010. She was employed as a bus driver for the Dyer County School System from 1977 until 1986. She was a retiree of Dyersburg Fabrics since 1995. She was a faithful member of the Northside (N. 51) Church of Jesus Christ since June 20, 1982. She enjoyed spending time with her family, church family, neighbors and friends. She also enjoyed watching horseback riding and was an avid reader.
Home going services will be held at Northside Church of Jesus Christ on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at 2 p.m. and will be provided by Dyersburg Funeral Home. Officiating will be her pastor Brother Ray Winstead. Visitation will be Friday, June 4, 2010 from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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Ruby Alford
July 07, 1931 – June 02, 2010
Ruby Alford, 78, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired Advertising Director for 31 years for the State Gazette, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a member of Young at Heart.
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Glen Howard Barr
August 08, 1941 – May 27, 2010
Glen Howard Barr, 68, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was the Executive Director for the Jackson Center for Independent Living for which he founded, a member of Lake Road Baptist Church, a graduate of and Alumni recipient of the year of DSCC, and a member of the Dyersburg Civitan Club.
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Lucille Dyer Parmenter
April 09, 1918 – May 26, 2010
Lucille Dyer Parmenter, 92, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, May 26, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
The eldest of six children, Lucille was born April 9, 1918 in the Ranger community of Madison County to Jesse Edgar and Eula Jones Dyer. Her siblings were W.C. Dyer, Dora Pauline Bridges, James Dyer, Betty Jo Dyer, and Billy George Dyer. After her mother's death in 1935, her father married Novera Tate adding six more brothers and sisters to the family: William Tate, Fred Tate, Kathryn Braden, Irene Moss, Pauline Varnadore, and Nora Selbach.
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Lt. Col. Joe Robert Norman
February 05, 1915 – May 25, 2010
Lt. Col. Joe Robert Norman, 95, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, May 25, 2010 at his residence. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church , an Air Force Retiree with over 30 years of service, an avid world traveler who loved and lived life to its fullest. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29, 2010 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Reverend Larry Blakeburn officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5 until 7 p.m. on Friday evening at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Marguerite Peggy"" Haines Norman; one daughter
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Freddie H. Golden
November 19, 1927 – May 24, 2010
Mr. Freddie H. Golden, 82, of Friendship, TN died Monday, May 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired farmer, a World War II Army Veteran and member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 27, 2010 at the Northside Church of Jesus Christ conducted by Reverend Ray Winstead. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, May 26, 2010 from 5:00pm -8:00pm at the church. Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Helen Golden of Friendship, 2 daughters, Debra Fortner and husband Jerry of Newbern,TN, Aleatha Horn of Dyersburg, TN, 7 sons, Christopher Golden, Calvin Headley and Terry Headley of Friendship, TN, Michael Headley and wife Martha of Dyersburg, TN, Jimmy Headley and wife Dorothy of Gravel Switch, KY, Roger Allen Headley and Robin of Greenfield, TN and Robin Ray Headley and wife Jill of Dyersburg, TN, 1 sister, Geneva Crews and husband Don of Memphis, TN, 11 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Freddie Sylvester and Lillian Marie Crouch Golden and 2 brothers, Billy Golden and Terrell White. Pallbearers will be Terry Headley, Jimmy Headley, Allen Headley, Robin Headley, Michael Headley, Jeff Fortner and Timothy Marbery. The family requests that memorials be directed to Northside Church of Jesus Christ, c/o Rev. Ray Winstead, 39 JB Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Marlena Tilley
May 28, 1954 – May 23, 2010
Marlena Tilley, 55, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired employee for Jimmy Dean Foods.
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Donald Lynn Melton
January 11, 1921 – May 21, 2010
Donald Lynn Melton, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 21, 2010 at The Bridge at Ridgely.
He was a retired employee for the Coca-Cola Bottling Company in Los Angeles, CA. and Dyersburg for 45 years, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, a former member of the Hess Masonic Lodge, the Dyersburg Moose Lodge, the Dyersburg Jaycee's where he was named Outstanding Young Man of 1953, and a U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII.
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John A. Hollis
August 21, 1910 – May 20, 2010
John A. Hollis, 99, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 20, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired school Custodian for High Ridge, MO. School System and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church of God.
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Mary Tidwell
February 4, 1928 – May 19, 2010
Mary Tidwell was born February 4, 1928 in Randolph. Mississippi, the daughter of James Thelma and Loy Elizabeth Lindsey. She died on May 19, 2010, surrounded by family and friends at her home in Dyersburg. She was 82. She was a former resident of Deering, MO. Ms. Tidwell graduated from Deering High School in Deering, Mo. and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree at the University of Mississippi in Oxford. She taught school in Pontotoc and Tunica, MS and in Caruthersville, MO area schools. She ...
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Read full obituary → Paul Wesley Green
August 12, 2008 – May 18, 2010
Paul Wesley Green, 1 year old, of Hornbeak, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at his residence.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Southerland officiating. Burial will be at Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak.
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Lizzie Faye Holmes
October 04, 1941 – May 18, 2010
Lizzie Faye Holmes, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at her residence.
She was a retired manager for Charter Oil Company in Orange, Texas, a member of Trinity Baptist Church and a former member of Miston Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → Gerald Thomas "Tommy" Ketchum
May 14, 2010
Gerald Thomas "Tommy" Ketchum, 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 14, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was the retired owner of Ketchum's Auto Repair, attended Independent Free Holiness Church and was a Navy veteran of World War II.
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Read full obituary → Donald Ray Holland
February 28, 1956 – May 11, 2010
Donald Ray Holland, 54, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at his residence.
He was a forklift driver for Diversco and a United States Army Veteran.
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Nell Todd Parker
August 22, 1940 – May 11, 2010
Nell Todd Parker, 69, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Keystone Church of God.
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Read full obituary → Cothren C.V. "Dee" Permenter
January 10, 1918 – May 10, 2010
C.V. "Dee" Permenter, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, May 10, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired farmer, attended Finley Pentecostal Church, an Army veteran of WWII and an avid Domino player.
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Billy Gene Bland
April 28, 1936 – May 08, 2010
One of Dyersburg's top self made millionaire businessman has died on May 8, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center at the age of 74. Billy Gene Bland came to Dyersburg in 1972 and was first manager of the A&P store and then went on to manage Big John's, which led to supervisor and then regional supervisor.
Bill Bland went on to have four Q-mart stores in Dyersburg and was co-founder of the Smoke Shack store. He touched many many lives in the Dyer County region.
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Sherry Kilzer Presswood
May 08, 2010
Sherry N. Kilzer Presswood, 66, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 8, 2010 at Crestview Nursing Care in Brownsville.
She was a homemaker and a member of Second Baptist Church.
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Gwendola Harris
November 22, 1921 – May 07, 2010
Gwendola Harris, 88, of Dyersburg, passed away Friday May 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired employee with Colonial Rubber and a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern.
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Read full obituary → Ella Marie Haggard
May 07, 2010
Ella Marie Haggard, 90, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired sales clerk and a member of Northside Church of Christ.
Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Fairview Cemetery with Bro. Rick Crawford officiating.
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Read full obituary → Connie Ann Taylor
February 24, 1940 – May 04, 2010
Connie Ann Staten Taylor, 70, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Englewood Baptist Church in Jackson.
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Read full obituary → Frances Rachel White
October 07, 1927 – April 29, 2010
Frances Rachel White, 82, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a retired homemaker, a private sitter and a member of Pierce Lane Church of Christ.
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Read full obituary → Freddy Ray Autry
December 29, 1944 – April 25, 2010
Freddy Ray Autry, 65, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, April 25, 2010 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.
He was a Sergeant Correctional Officer with Northwest Correctional Facility and a member of The Assembly of God Church.
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Ben Franklin Brashier
March 04, 1937 – April 24, 2010
Ben Brashier, 73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired Line Foreman with Colonial Rubber, where he worked for 26 years, a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, a former member of Tennessee Army National Guard and a former member of the Woodmen of the World.
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Read full obituary → Deborah June Tatum
June 17, 1952 – April 24, 2010
Deborah Agee Tatum, 57, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was retired as a licensed practical nurse for Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.
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Mark Allen Crews
October 12, 1982 – April 24, 2010
Mark Crews, 27, of Dyersburg, passed away Saturday, April 24, 2010 at his residence due to a seizure.
He was a former Correctional Officer with Northwest Correctional Complex and a member of Westside Baptist Church in Halls.
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Read full obituary → Phillip Elias Hodge
January 22, 1925 – April 23, 2010
Phillip Elias Hodge, 85, of Tiptonville, died Friday, April 23, 2010 at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired Correctional Officer for Northwest Correctional Facility, a Corporal in the U.S. Army during WWII serving in Egypt, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, a Deacon, the church Custodian, song leader, RA Leader and a Soloist.
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Read full obituary → Helen G. Mathis-Fowler
February 22, 1937 – April 18, 2010
Helen G. Mathis-Fowler, 73, of Altamont, TN., died Sunday, April 18, 2010at UT Medical Center in Knoxville, TN.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery.
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Russell Sikes
April 17, 2010
Russell Sikes, 79, of Obion died April 17, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at Rosehill Cemetery in Obion, with Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern in charge of arrangements. The Revs. Dale Basham and Michael Dodd will officiate and pallbearers will be Mike Williams, Robert McCoy, Ricky Westmoreland, Reza Safaeih, Pete Putman and John Coffman. Friends may call at the funeral home 5:30-8 p.m. today. He was born Sept. 9, 1930, in Elbridge, son of ...
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Read full obituary → Willa Thompson
November 06, 1905 – April 15, 2010
Willa Thompson, 104, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker, a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and a member of Dyersburg Womens Club.
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Read full obituary → Ethel Kee Hastings
July 07, 1916 – April 15, 2010
Ethel Kee Hastings, 93, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 15, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and the oldest founding member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ.
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Archie Criswell
April 26, 1934 – April 11, 2010
Archie Criswell, 75, of Finley, died Sunday, April 11, 2010 at his residence.
He worked for the Dyersburg Police Department for 44 years, where he retired as the Assistant Chief of Police, a member of Fraternal Order of Police, a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church and an avid squirrel hunter.
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Paul Timothy Troutman, Sr.
January 12, 1959 – April 06, 2010
Paul Timothy Troutman Sr. 51, of Wynnburg, died Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at his residence.
He was an employee of the stacking department of World Color Press and a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church.
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