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June 09, 1938 – April 04, 2010
Mary Olene Simpson, 71, of Alamo, died Sunday, April 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired distributor for Towncraft Cookware, and a member of Maury City First Baptist Church.
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Madgie Lurine Gilliland, 84, of Halls, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker, a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ and a lifetime member of P.T.A.
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May 01, 1923 – April 02, 2010
Velma Mai Chadwick Addison, 86, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 2, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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August 21, 1953 – April 01, 2010
Ricky Lynn Gatlin, 56, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was an EMT-IV for Dyersburg Regional EMS, a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Director of Dyer County Rescue Squad, a Dyer County Constable, and the former owner of Sound Waves and B&E Auto Parts. He dedicated his life to caring for others and represented the emergency medicine and rescue communities with utmost integrity and pride and was known as "Uncle Ricky" to many.
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Read full obituary → November 07, 1926 – April 01, 2010
William W. Riley, 83, of Paris, TN., formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 1, 2010 at the Veterans Hospital in Memphis.
He was a retired farmer and mechanic, and a WWII veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force.
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Read full obituary → September 20, 1932 – March 30, 2010
Eugene Peter Kuta, 78, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 30, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired sawmill worker for Roberson Brothers Sawmill, a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, and a member of American Legion Post 451 for over 50 years.
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Read full obituary → November 12, 1917 – March 29, 2010
Daniel Claude Zehner, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired Senior Master Sgt. of the U.S. Air Force WWII, a member of First United Methodist Church, retired 23 years as a WWII U.S. Air Force Veteran, a member of American Military Association, a member of Airline Operators & Pilots Association, a member of National Association for Uniformed Services, and a retired employee of United Airlines.
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April 10, 1953 – March 29, 2010
Deborah Tweedy Wright, 56, of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Harvest Baptist Church.
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March 29, 2010
Mrs. Dora Divoky, 94, of Finley, TN died Monday, March 29, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a member of Finley Pentecostal Church. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2010 at Finley Pentecostal Church with Bro. Doug Ellingsworth officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Tuesday, March 30, 2010 from 5p.m. until 8 p.m. at Finley Pentecostal Church. Survivors include a daughter, Alice Carroll of Dyersburg; two sons, David and wife Donna Walton of Finley and James and wife Nancy Walton of Dyersburg; a brother, Harvey and wife Dot Williamson of Finley; 14 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, and 7 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands Harlen Walton and John Divoky; a son, Paul Walton Sr.; her parents, John and Georgia Simpson Williamson; three sisters, Thelma Homer, Gladys Studard, and Christine Williamson; a son-in-law, Pete Carroll and a daughter-in-law, Wilma Walton; and one great-grandchild, Melissa Walton. Pallbearers will be Steve Walker, Glen Streeter, Jeff Tucker, Keith Tucker, Dale Beecham, and Jason Bryant Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 24, 1922 – March 28, 2010
Hellen Caldwell Rice, 87, of Dyersburg, formerly of Tiptonville, died Sunday, March 28, 2010 at Dyer Nursing Home.
She was a retired Licensed Practical Nurse, a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ, former Avon representative, she was a graduate of Tiptonville High School, and a graduate of University of Tennessee at Martin. She grew up with her grandfather, George R. "Papa" Hopson in the historic Caldwell-Hopson home on Wynn Street in Tiptonville, Tennessee. In 1941, she married Wyatt R. "Bob" Algee, Sr.
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May 13, 1940 – March 28, 2010
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October 16, 1928 – March 25, 2010
Mary M. Snyder, 81, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 25, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Ridgely Church of God Prophecy.
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March 25, 1962 – March 25, 2010
Mrs. Cindy Parker, 48, Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, March 25, 2010 in Brownsville, TN. She was a flight nurse with Hospital Wing. She dedicated her life to caring for others and represented the healthcare community with utmost integrity and pride. She was a member of Finley Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, March 28, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Charlie Halliburton officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday, March 27, 2010 from 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband Danny Parker of Dyersburg, TN, 1 son, Justin McGuire of Dyersburg, TN, her father, James Allen Krueger of Dyersburg, TN, 1 step-daughter, Amy Parker of Dyersburg, TN, 1 step-son Jodie Parker of Newbern, TN, 1 brother Wayne "Moose" Moore and wife Susan of Dyersburg, TN, 4 grandchildren, Travis Parker, Dallas Parker, Alexis Green and Jaylen Green and special friends, Kathy and Joe Tidwell. She was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy Marie Baurer Krueger. Pallbearers will be Larry Bizzle, Derek Harrington, Robert Lynch, Wayne Maupin, Chad McNeil and Austin Tidwell. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 18, 1916 – March 23, 2010
Cecil Leon Crocker, 93, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, March 23, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center in Tiptonville.
He was a retired Scalesman for Reelfoot Packing Company, a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church, and a Mason.
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August 21, 1926 – March 22, 2010
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August 17, 1957 – March 21, 2010
Denise Ables, 52, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville.
She was a self-employed business person and a member of First Baptist Church.
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March 19, 2010
Mr. Billy Ray Anderson, 68, of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, March 19, 2010 at his residence. Services will be at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 22, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 4 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Survivors include a daughter, Melissa Kendall of Oaklawn, Illinois; three step-daughters, Annetta Sweatt of Dyersburg, Angie Lucius of Hornbeak, and Beverly Zarecor of Newbern; a son, Jeffrey Anderson of Dyersburg; three step-sons, David White, Sammy White, and Mike White all of Dyersburg; three sisters, Shirley Pierce and Helen Wilson both of Dyersburg, and Joyce Edwards of Tigrett; one brother, Terry Anderson of California three grandchildren, 15 step-grandchildren, and 13 step great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Anderson; a step-son, Jeff White; his parents, Joel and Beatrice Burns Anderson, one sister, Linda Sawyers; and four brothers, William Anderson, Jack Anderson, Douglas Anderson, and Joe Anderson. The family requests that memorials be directed to Dyer County Community Cancer Fund. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 08, 1943 – March 18, 2010
Mary Frances Lowery Johnson Slaughter, 66, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin.
She was a retired owner of The Cozy Kitchen Restaurant and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
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January 18, 1943 – March 18, 2010
Rebecca Sue Robinson McGee, 67, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.
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November 11, 1944 – March 18, 2010
Mr. Ray A. Moser, 65, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Jackson Regional Hospital. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, March 20, 2010 graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Oma Moser; a daughter, Robyn McBride (Bill) Valentine of Dyersburg; two sisters, Hopie (Raymond) Watson of Holladay, Tn. and Ruthie Booker of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by a son, Matthew Allen Moser; his parents, Walter and Mary Smith Moser, and two brothers, Gerald Moser and James Moser. Pallbearers will be Gene Moser, Randall Moser, Jack Boone, Mike Boone, Bobby Sawyer, and Adam Williams. Honorary pallbearers will be Allen Watson, Kevin Watson, and Eddie Watson. The family requests that memorials be directed to American Diabetes Association. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 24, 1917 – March 13, 2010
Mrs. Janette "Jan" Zimmermann, 92, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, retired from Dyersburg State Community College, served for 35 years with the Red Cross disaster relief, recipient of The Governor's Colonels Club for using Red Cross methods in saving a life, member of Giving Friends, Past President of the Pilot Club, former case worker with Department of Human Services, Girl Scout Leader, swimming instructor and in 1922 won the St. Louis Women's High Dive Championship. Services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, March 18, 2010 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, March 17th from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Survivors include: 1 son, Kent Queensen Kreh and wife Dottie of St. Louis, MO, 2 daughters, Ronnie Jayne Alewel and husband Roger of Sedalia, MO, Lynn Lenore Fritchey and husband Bob of Dyersburg, TN; 1 sister, Mary Jane Nagel and husband Owen of St. Louis, MO; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman E. "Herm" Zimmermann, 1 grandson, Robbie Mann, 1 brother Louis Anthony Queensen, Jr., and her parents Louis Anthony and Jenny Burke Queensen. Pallbearers will be: Randy Alewel, Reed Alewel, Bito Mann, David Short, Wayne Karlgaard, Joe Enoch The family requests that memorials be directed to the Dyer County Chapter of the American Red Cross, PO Box 508, Dyersburg, TN 38025-0508. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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February 11, 1930 – March 12, 2010
Walter Ewell Hastings, 80, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 12, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a real estate broker and developer with Hastings Realty, a member, deacon and Bible teacher at Parr Avenue Church of Christ, a Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War serving two tours, former director of First Citizens National Bank, served on the advisory board of Florida College in Tampa, Fla., named Outstanding Dyer County Farmer of the Year in 1960 and Outstanding Tennessee Farmer of the Year in 1960, served on the Dyersburg Planning Commission, was a pioneer in the real estate industry in Dyer County and a lifelong resident of Dyer County.
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Read full obituary → April 22, 1963 – March 11, 2010
Cary Lee Richardson, 46, of Sidney, Ark. formerly of Tiptonville, died Thursday, March 11, 2010 at his residence.
He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
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September 24, 1937 – March 08, 2010
Minnie Lou Armstrong, 72, of Tiptonville, died Monday, March 8, 2010 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
She was a retired hairdresser, a member of Dyersburg West Side Baptist Church, an avid camper, fisherman and squirrel hunter.
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Read full obituary → January 23, 1921 – March 07, 2010
Sarah Elizabeth "Precious" Edmundson Bond, 89, of Dyersburg, died Sunday March 7, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, a member of First United Methodist Church for 60 years, a member of Summer Hill Garden Club, an avid Bridge player, an excellent cook, an avid reader, a member of Thursday Morning First United Methodist Church Bible Study, a member of Potts-Price and Sellers Sunday School Class, a member of United Methodist Women, and a Methodist Youth Fellowship Leader.
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February 23, 1928 – March 05, 2010
Jodie Ray French, Sr., 82, of Dyersburg, died Friday March 5, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center in Tiptonville.
He was a retired electrician for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, a member of Second Baptist Church, a former Red Coat at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, an avid Ham Radio Operator, a former employee of Tennessee Forestry Service, a former employee of Heckethorn Mfg., and a U.S. WWII Veteran of the Army.
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December 14, 1921 – March 04, 2010
Lorene Anderson Barnes Shanklin, 88, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at The Highlands at Dyersburg Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and attended Independent Free Holiness Church.
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Read full obituary → May 19, 1934 – March 04, 2010
Billy Earl Gray, 75, of Ridgely, died Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was a retired surveyor for the U.S. Corps of Engineers, a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church, a 1954 graduate of Ridgely High School, former Mayor and Alderman for the City of Ridgely, and a member of Cates Landing Riverport Board of Directors.
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February 27, 2010
Oneda Klutts Gatlin, age 65 of Humboldt, passed away February 27, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She is the daughter of the late Rice Klutts and late Ruby Klutts, both of Newbern, She was retired from K-Mart of Jackson and spent the last several years selling fresh produce to customers in Gibson and Madison counties. She leaves a husband, M. C. Gatlin; a daughter Gina Gatlin Humphreys and husband Ronald of Jackson; a son Jeff Gatlin and wife Stacy of Medina; four ...
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April 03, 1926 – February 25, 2010
Monnell Hendrix, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Electric System and a member of Hawthorne Baptist Church.
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April 10, 1918 – February 24, 2010
Mrs. Burney Parker Smitheal Biesel, 91, of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, February 24, 2010. She was a life-long resident of Dyersburg, a beloved mother and devoted member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was born April 10, 1918 to Annie Laurie Parker Smitheal and Green Williamson Smitheal. She graduated from Dyersburg High School and Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She married William Harold Biesel, a Captain in the U.S. Army Air Corps, after his return from service as a B17 pilot in the European Theater of Operations. Her church was a major part of her life. She taught Sunday School for many years, was a member of the Lola Summers Sunday School Class, and the Bontheo Circle. She also visited the sick, delivered tapes to the shut ins, distributed bibles, and served on the Finance Committee. In 1995, she was honored by the Cumberland Presbyterian Women with a Patron Membership for her dedicated service. In addition, she was actively involved in the Daughters of the American Revolution and was a volunteer as a Pink Lady at the local hospital. Having lived in Dyersburg most of her life, she was known to family and friends as a kind, loving, and compassionate person. Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Dr. Larry Blakeburn officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday, February 26, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 P.M. at Curry Funeral Home. She is survived by three children; Annie Laurie Biesel Billings and husband Gary Anthony Billings of Scarborough, NY; Suzanne Burney Biesel Callahan and husband, Dr. Joseph Anthony Callahan, II, of Palo Alto, CA; and William Harold Biesel, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Turnage Biesel of Dallas, TX; eight grandchildren, Parker and Elizabeth Billings; Stephanie, Jonathan, and Chase Callahan; Elizabeth, William, and Emily Biesel. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. "Bill" Biesel, one brother, Green William Smitheal, Jr. and her parents Annie Laurie Parker Smitheal and Green Williamson Smitheal. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. "I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live." John 11:25 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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October 03, 1927 – February 21, 2010
Rex Harlan Edwards age 82, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 21, 2010. Mr. Edwards was born in Gibson County on October 3, 1927. His parents were Will Harlan and Martha Jane Hufstedler Edwards. He was retired from Colonial Rubber Works/Polyone and Volunteer Express. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Southside Baptist Church. Officiating will be the Rev. Joe Naylor, Rev. Loren Stephens, and Rev. Lyle Larson. Interment will be at Fairview Cemetery.
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James Russell Forrest, 65, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 2010 at his residence.
He was a retired farmer.
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Read full obituary → April 09, 1921 – February 18, 2010
Alma Elizabeth Walker Holden, 88, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
She was a retired cook for Hills Restaurant and a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → May 04, 1957 – February 15, 2010
Dwight "Jock" Waymon Hopper, 52, of Milan, died Monday Feb. 15, 2010 at his residence.
He was an electrician and a member of Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Ridgely.
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Read full obituary → May 05, 1927 – February 15, 2010
Lois Chapman Glass, 82, of Springville, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker and a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg.
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Read full obituary → October 26, 1926 – February 13, 2010
Louise Kesterson, 83, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a retired machine operator for Heckethorn Manufacturing and a charter member of Second Baptist Church.
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July 09, 1950 – February 10, 2010
Mrs. Peggy Ross Moore, 59, of Corpus Christi, TX formerly of Dyersburg, TN died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired purchasing manager for Colonial Rubber Works. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 16, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Pastor John Bradshaw officiating with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:00 a.m. until service time Tuesday, February 16th at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Moore of Corpus Christi, TX, 1 son, Jason Goodrick of Dyersburg, TN, her mother Louise Ross of Savannah, TN, 1 daughter, Lara M. Burkhart of Corpus Christi, TX, 1 sister, Betty Lynn Ross Collier of Savannah, TN and 3 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 2 sons, James Goodrick and Clay Moore, her father, William V. Ross and her brother, Billy Ross. Pallbearers will be Tim Dunagan, Terry Elgin, Chad Burkhart, Logan Collier, Maurice Garrison and Phillip Garrison. The family requests that memorials be directed to Fellowship of OSO Creek of Corpus Christi, 7402 Yorktown Boulevard, Corpus Christi, TX 78414-5616 or a charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Ralph Vernon Perry Sr., 81, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Williamson Medical Center in Franklin.
He was a retired policeman for the city of Halls, retired from Colonial Rubber Works, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and a 32nd-degree Mason.
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Margaret Ann Lambert, 70, of Ripley, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Covington.
Funeral services are incomplete and will be announced later.
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Basil E. Smith, 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Feb. 8, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as owner of Basil Smith Realty Co., a member of First United Methodist Church for 75 years, a charter member of the Sellers Sunday School Class, a graduate of Murray State University, performed graduate work at Wharton School of Finance at the University of Pennsylvania, was a Kiwanis Club member for 40 years, a board member of McIver's Grant Library, a former member and president of the Dyer County Board of Realtors, a member of the VFW, American Legion and DAV, an avid reader, hunter and fisherman, and was a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II.
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February 06, 2010
Orrin Hunt, Jr., age 83, passed away February 6, 2010 at Carolina House of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
He was born July 29, 1926, at Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Orrin Hunt and Susie Mae Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nina Sue McNeil and her husband, Oscar.
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May 13, 1932 – February 06, 2010
Ms. Bobbie Tubbs Berkley, 77, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, February 06, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 8, 2010, at the funeral home. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 9, 2010, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Bill Phipps and Rev. Mike Hickman officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pallbearers will be Ricky Phillips, Colin Prince, Richie Gammons, Keith Anderson, Steve Stafford, Brian Sartin, Jon McKnight, and Jimmy Hester. The family requests that any memorials be made to First Baptist Church Youth Group or McIver's Grant Public Library. Bobbie was a caring and generous lady. She opened her home and her heart to all. Her home was always filled with family, laughter, and love. Bobbie was a great cook and cooked enough to feed an army every time that she made a meal. Bobbie loved children and nurtured many throughout her lifetime. She was born May 13, 1932, in Boothspoint, Tennessee, to Fred B. and Lottie Lucas Tubbs (both deceased). She was one of six children. Her siblings are Tom Tubbs (Spokane, WA), Dickie "Grassie" Tubbs (Ridgely, TN), Jane Cherry (Dyersburg, TN), Martha Tubbs (deceased), and Andorell Tubbs (deceased). Bobbie graduated from Dyersburg High School. She was a hard worker. She raised four children - J.P. Berkley, married to Donna, of Jackson, TN; Mark Berkley, fianc Sandy, of Milan, TN; Lana B. Wood, married to Joe, of Dyersburg, TN; and Sherri B. Teeter, married to Dean, of Dyersburg, TN. She cared for and loved her seven grandchildren - Berk Berkley, Jamie Kay Berkley, Tristan Berkley, Zach Berkley, Ryan Wood, Gage Teeter, Cort Teeter; and her three great-grandchildren - Josh Berkley, Kadence Berkley, and Brody Berkley. Bobbie enjoyed working in jobs that allowed her to nurture and serve others. She retired as a cook from Dyersburg Middle School where she loved seeing and serving all of the children. She also worked as an associate at Wal-Mart in Dyersburg for many years. Bobbie was a member of the Lenox Baptist Church until she moved to "town." She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dyersburg, TN. She formed many, many strong friendships over the course of her lifetime and spent many hours laughing with her friends Mrs. Hanna, Mrs. Reba, Dardis, Peaches, Mrs. Marry and many others. Bobbie Tubbs Berkley will be missed. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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July 01, 1927 – February 04, 2010
Algie Mat Shipley, 82, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired employee with Dyersburg Fabrics for 47 years and a member of McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church.
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Dustin Wade Nale, 26, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis.
He was a member of Springhill Baptist Church.
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Thomas Workman, 69, of Dyersburg, died Thursday at his residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
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August 29, 1950 – February 04, 2010
Mr. Michael "Mike" Andy Hardy, 59, Jackson, TN, originally of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a truck driver. He loved his life, kids and grandkids and lived for his granddaughter's softball and the energy of his grandson. He was loved by many and will be missed by all. Visitation will be Monday, February 8, 2010 from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Survivors include 1 son, James Michael Hardy and wife Jana of Newbern, TN, 1 daughter, Kristina Marie Hardy Robichaud and husband Mike of Baxter, TN, his mother, Dovie Joyce Adams of Jackson, TN, 2 brothers, Col. Stephen Hardy of Omaha, NE, William Hoyle Hardy, Jr. of Dyersburg, TN, 5 grandchildren, Meagan Hardy, Brayden Hardy, Josh Robichaud, Glen Robichaud and Teola Robichaud. He was preceded in death by his father, William Hoyle Hardy, Sr. and his grandmother, Lillie B. Green. The family requests any memorial be directed to the American Kidney Foundation. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 05, 1946 – February 04, 2010
Mr. Quinton Eugene Riley, 63, of Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, February 04, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a truck driver and attended Finley Baptist Church. Services will be at 1:00p.m. Saturday, February 6, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Halliburton officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 5, 2010 at the funeral home. Survivors include 2 daughter, Kim Gilbert (Daniel) of Dyersburg, TN, Mechelle Blakley (Rodney) of Ripley, TN, 1 son, Shawn Riley of California, 2 sisters, Emma Jean Franks of Murray, KY and Mary Jane Riley of Newbern, TN,1 brother, Ernest Lloyd Riley of Murray, KY. and 7 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 1 son, Jamie Riley, 2 brothers, John Thomas Kirk and James Hubert Riley and his parents Ward and Elizabeth Walton Riley. Pallbearers will be Blake Quinn, Mason Benthal, Dylan White, Christopher Rose, Jere Robbins and Larry Shawver. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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