Florence Davison Brashier

April 03, 1929 – February 03, 2010

Florence Davison Brashier, 80, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, February 3, 2010, at her residence. She was a member of Tiptonville Baptist Church for 60 years. She was a member of the Troy Chapter Eastern Star and a Pink Lady at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at First Baptist Church, Tiptonville with Bro. Steve Carr officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. . The family will receive visitors from 5 pm until 8pm Thursday at First Baptist Church, Tiptonville. Survivors include four daughters, Linda Fears of New Market, Al., Jeannie Nelson of Tiptonville, Judy Quick of Hornbeak, and Lori Osteen of Martin; one sister, Lois Odle of Dresden; and two brothers, Harold Davison and Travis Davison Sr. of Finley; Six grandchildren, Susan Swenford, Robert Calton, Cody Quick, Kellie Quick, Cass Mitchell, and Tyler Mitchell and one great-grandchild, Noah Elizabeth Quick. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wesley Brashier, a son, Kenneth Ray Brashier, and her parents, William and Lucy Junior Davison. Pallbearers will be Joe Davison, Marcus Davison, Travis Davison Jr., Lance Davison, Faron Collins, and Mike French. On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.

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Mary-Johne Hickman

March 22, 1948 – February 02, 2010

Dr. Mary-Johne Hickman, 61, of Ridgely, died Tuesday, February 2, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Ridgely First United Methodist Church, an avid tennis player, a pharmacist at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis and a pharmacist at Wal-Mart for over ten years. She always lived a life of service to others. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Thursday, graveside at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely with Rev. Dean Emerson officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a sister, Grace Lee Hickman Davis of Memphis. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orbie Lee and Eloise McCutcheon Hickman. Pallbearers will be Wil Keiser, Pete Keiser, Phillip Childrey, Jack Flowers, Tony Bargery, and Preston Childrey. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Wortman, Kent Patterson, Trent Patterson, and Calvin Mills. The family request memorials be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942. On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.

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Myra Jane Poore

July 29, 1930 – February 01, 2010

Myra Jane Norton Poore _________ Myra Jane Norton Poore, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 1, 2010, at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Facility. Graveside services will be at 12 noon on Wednesday February 3 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Survivors include two daughters, Susanne (Tommy) Weakley of Dyersburg and Patty (John) Wilkison of Nashville: Grandchildren, Christopher Weakley, Tommie Sue Weakley Roach, Jay Wilkison and Chip Wilkison; and 2 Great-Grandchildren, Clayton Roach and Jake Wilkison. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Myra Kinley Norton. Pallbearers will be Tommy Weakley, John Wilkison, Christopher Weakley, Chip Wilkison and Taylor Roach. Honorary pallbearers will be Albert Fowlkes, Jere Ozment, Bill Revell, Wendell West, and Jay Wilkison. The family requests that memorials be directed to the Alzheimers Foundation.

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James "Hut" Rushing

November 16, 1930 – January 31, 2010

James "Hut" Rushing, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010 at the V.A. Hospital in Memphis.

He was a retired Farmer, a member of First United Methodist Church, a Mason, and a veteran of the Army-Korean War.

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Barbara Jane Sanders Jones

June 02, 1932 – January 30, 2010

Barbara Jane Sanders Jones, 77, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

She was a homemaker.

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Kathleen Brandon Grainger

October 03, 1910 – January 30, 2010

Kathleen Brandon Grainger, 99, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg.

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

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Ima Frances Jeter Michaelcheck

October 01, 1918 – January 30, 2010

Ima Frances Jeter Michaelcheck, 91, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010 at her residence.

She was a retired teacher of Lake County School System, a member of First United Methodist Church, member of Daughters of American Revolution, member of Retired Teachers Association, taught school for 30 years in Tiptonville and graduated from the University of Tennessee.

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Robert Colby Oberst

December 18, 1957 – January 29, 2010

Robert Colby Oberst, 52, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was former Body Talk Practitioner of Connections of Body & Mind in Dallas, Texas.

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Terryfae M. Pratt

June 03, 1955 – January 28, 2010

Terryfae M. Pratt, 54, Dyersburg, TN died Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and a Baptist. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 30, 2010 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Leonard Ballinger officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 10:30 am Saturday at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband Charles Ray Pratt of Dyersburg, TN, 2 daughters, Amanda Elaine Finch of Dyersburg, TN and Amy Elizabeth Pratt of Troy, TN, 1 son, Charles Anthony Pratt of Dyersburg, TN, her mother, Betty Jane Minor of St. Petersburg, FL, 4 sisters, Nancy Huntley of Lewisburg, TN, Elsi Wright of Marshfield, WI, Sandy Montgomery, Redford, MI and Patti Chadwick of Batesville, MS and 1 brother, Gary Minor of St. Petersburg, FL and 6 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by 1 son, Daniel Minor Pratt and her father Irvin George Minor. The family requests that any memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215 or American Cancer Society, PO Box 102454, Atlanta, GA 30368-2454 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Loye Townsend

January 26, 2010

Loye Townsend, 55, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.

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Bon Jean Asbridge

September 20, 1915 – January 25, 2010

Bon Jean Asbridge, 94, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Jan. 25, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired beautician and a member of Oak Grove Church of Christ.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Charles B. Asbridge Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Hazel M. Spidle

September 18, 1922 – January 25, 2010

Hazel M. Spidle, 87, of the Tigrett community near Friendship, died Monday, January 25, 2010, at her residence. She was a homemaker. The family will hold a private memorial service for friends and family on Sunday January 31, 2010 at 6 p.m. at Second Baptist Church in Dyersburg with Bro. Ronnie Turner officiating. Also a memorial service will be held at a later date in Akron, Ohio. . The family will receive visitors on Sunday from 5 p.m. until service time at Second Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Mary Price of Friendship, Clara Lewis of Tallmadge, Ohio, and Lenore Hindel of West Salem, Ohio; one son, George Spidle of Akron, Ohio; a sister Helen Lason of Arizona; 14 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Spidle; her parents, Lee Stimley and Lucile Summers Stimley; a son, Frank Henry Spidle; a sister Georgie Midour; and two brothers, Walter Stimley and Lee Stimley. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the services.

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Mabel Lajune Jones

May 17, 1931 – January 19, 2010

Mabel LaJune Jones, 78, of Humboldt, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010 at Humboldt General Hospital.

She was a homemaker.

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Lela M Brewer

November 11, 1915 – January 19, 2010

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William Adrian Stepp

February 28, 1927 – January 18, 2010

William Adrian Stepp, 82, of Tiptonville, died Mon. January 18, 2010 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.

He was a retired appliance repairman, member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church; where he served as a Deacon and a Sunday School Teacher.

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Martha Frances Craig Tickle

November 26, 1912 – January 18, 2010

Martha Frances Craig Tickle, beloved mother, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She had just recently celebrated her 97th birthday with twenty-three family members. She was born November 26, 1912 to Martha Ann Smith Craig and William "Hal" Craig in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She retired from Dyersburg Fabrics in 1979 and thoroughly enjoyed her retirement. Her family was her life and she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading and playing bridge with her friends. Her faith was very important to her and she faithfully took her girls to Sunday School and church services at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she was a lifetime member. She is survived by three daughters: Jennie Craig Tucker and husband Dr. Bill Tucker of Ripley, TN; Frances Corinne Leggett and husband Dr. Bob Leggett of Knoxville, TN; and Martha Lynn Templeton and husband Joe Templeton of Perdido Key, FL; eight grandchildren, William Craig Tucker, John Stephen Tucker and wife Sonja; Jeremy Smith Tucker and wife Christy; Dr. Leslie Leggett Baker and husband John, Will Leggett and wife Ida, Todd Templeton & wife Cindy, Tracey Koenning & husband Vic, ScottTempleton & wife Kim, ten great-grandchildren and one nephew, Louis G. Norville, III. Preceding her in death were her parents, William Hall "Hal" & Martha Ann Smith Craig; two sisters, Jennie White Craig Watters and Estelle Craig Norvell and one brother William H. "Bill" Craig. Visitation will be held at Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg, TN, Thursday, January 21, 2010 from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm with graveside services to follow at 1:00 pm at Fairview Cemetery where she will be interred. Associate Pastor Annetta Camp will officiate. Memorials may be made to the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 2280 Parr Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024. Pallbearers will be John Tucker, Jeremy Tucker, Will Leggett, Albert Fowlkes, Jorge Cruxent, Louis G. Norville, II, and John Baker. "Keep a clear eye toward life's end. Do not forget your purpose and destiny as God's creature. What you are in his sight is what you are and nothing more. Remember that when you leave this earth, you can take nothing you have received.....but only what you have given; a full heart, enriched by honest service, love, sacrifice and courage." (Quote from St. Frances). On line condolences can be made at: www.curryfuneral.com.

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Johnny F. Dunn

August 24, 1954 – January 17, 2010

Johnny F. Dunn, 55, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

He was a veteran of The United States Navy, where he worked as an electrican.

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Sandra S. Hurst

April 13, 1946 – January 14, 2010

Sandra S. Hurst, 63, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and a member of New Covenant Fellowship United Pentecostal Church in San Antonio, TX.

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Genenda Lee Clark

June 30, 1948 – January 12, 2010

Genenda Lee Clark, 61, of Medina, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2010 at her residence. She was a retired beautician and marketing researcher for LHK & Partners, and a member of The Lighthouse in Jackson.

Graveside services will be at 3 p.m. today at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Pastor Donald Lance officiating.

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Robert "Buddy" Riley

October 24, 1944 – January 12, 2010

Robert "Buddy" Riley Sr., 65, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, January 12, 2010, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and mechanic. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home in Ridgely with Bro. Brent Davidson and Bro. Larry Byasse officiating. Interment will follow in Crockett Chapel Cemetery in Tiptonville. . The family will receive visitors from 5 pm until 8pm Thursday at Curry Funeral Home Ridgely Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Shelia Threlkeld Riley of Tiptonville; a daughter, Kim Doyle of Tiptonville; two sons, Tony Riley of Tiptonville and Wes Riley of Finley; and 4 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. Riley and Mae Wells Riley. Pallbearers will be B. V. Hutcherson, Royce Funderburk, Jimmy Simmons, Nicky Leland, David Lee Gooch, and Jim Thorne. Honorary pallbearers will be Dub Leland, Steve Cravens, Joe Dickey, Johnny Inlow, and Claudie Davidson

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Danny Ray Veal

January 06, 1949 – January 12, 2010

Danny R. Veal, 61, of West Memphis, Arkansas died Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at his residence. He was retired as a Unit Operator for TVA and a member of the Church of Christ. Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 16, 2010 Graveside at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Rev. Loren Stephens and Rev. Brian Veal officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Saturday morning from 9:00 -10:30 a.m. at the funeral home. Survivors include his daughter, Darla Bachkora and husband Garry of Marion, AR, his Mother, Frances N. Veal of Erin, TN, 2 Brothers, Barry C. Veal of Kansas City, MO and Walter Keith Veal of Paducah, KY and 2 grandsons, Ryan Kupiec of Weaver, AL and Harley Bachkora of Marion, AR. He was preceded in death by his Father, Walter Miller Veal. Pallbearers will be Garry Bachkora, David Snow, Tony Veal, Bobby Veal, Clint Veal, Adam Veal, Brant Veal and Eli Veal. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Charles F. Richardson, Sr.

October 26, 1922 – January 11, 2010

Charles F. Richardson Sr., 87, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Jan. 11, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was retired as a teacher for Newbern Vocational Technical School, an Army staff sergeant and veteran of World War II, a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, and a former Dyer County Commissioner representing Fowlkes.

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Leberon Earl Butts

January 09, 2010

Leberon Earl Butts, 89, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a retired U.S. Navy veteran of 20 years having served in World War II and Korea, and was retired from Colonial Rubber.

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Audrey Faye Lee Waggoner- Alford

January 09, 2010

Audrey Faye Lee Waggoner-Alford, 71, of Dyersburg, formerly of Charleston, Ill., died on Saturday, January 9, 2010, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Alford was a published writer and co-authored an auto-biographical book with her sisters titled Ten Sisters: A True Story. Her story was featured in Family Circle magazine and a PBS documentary was produced featuring the collective stories of Mrs. Alford and her sisters. She co-authored a children's book titled Ten Little Sisters. She also had a love for writing poetry, some of which can be found in the Library of Congress. She was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend; her heart was always open to everyone. Mrs. Alford's life was patterned after Matthew 25:35-36 which states, "For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in. I needed clothes and you clothed me. I was sick and you looked after me." In the spirit of these verses she chose to donate her body to the scientific study of Emphysema, Tuberculosis, and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in the hope of finding cures. Above all else, family was her greatest gift and joy.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Dale Alford; six sisters, Jenny Rackley of Onarga, Ill.; Irma Allen of Park Forest, Ill.; Rhita Brniak of Park Forest, Ill.; Vera Barber of Park Forest, Ill.; Paulene Ariel of Park Forest, Ill.; Doris Wenzel of Mahomet, Ill.; and her eight children: Steve Richardson (Linda) of Dyersburg; DeeAnna Crist (Russ) of Schererville, Ind.; Rhonda Stephens (Randy) of Dyersburg; John Breece (Donna) of Dyersburg; Mark Breece (Vicky) of Dyersburg; James Bobo of Dyersburg; Marion Pingle (Matt) of Lawrence, Mich.; and Carla Gammons Fair of Dyersburg. She is also survived by nineteen grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and a multitude of nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen Waggoner and Olive Ruth Golden; three sisters, Deloris Hart, Mary Margaret Hickmott, Phyllis Ann Ferguson; and two brothers, Carl Waggoner and Jesse Waggoner.

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Joseph Martin Atchison

January 08, 2010

Joseph Martin Atchison Sr., 73, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at his residence. He was retired as project manager for I.M. Whitehouse & Sons, a member of Christ United Methodist Church, a lifetime member of International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, a U.S. Air Force veteran, and loving father, grandfather, father-in-law and friend.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathe Ozment, Bro. Julian Huey and Bro. Billy Reyer officiating. Burial will be in Atchison Family Cemetery.

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Willie Floyd Thurmond

January 06, 2010

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Dorothy Bonds Hunt

January 05, 2010

Dorothy Bonds Hunt, 88, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a retired registered nurse. She and her first husband, Dr. James Bonds started a pediatric practice in Dyersburg in 1953 and worked together until his death in 1976. She was a member and Sunday school teacher at First Baptist Church, where she was also a member of XYZ Club and a former member of Summer Hill Garden Club.

Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home and at 1:30 p.m. in Hillcrest Cemetery in Holly Springs, Miss. with the Rev. Raymond Boston officiating.

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Bobby Eugene Swann

January 11, 1932 – January 02, 2010

Bobby Eugene Swann, 77, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri.

He was a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church and a retired truck driver for Roadway Express.

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Anna Mae Greer

February 15, 1921 – January 02, 2010

Anna Mae Greer, 88, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 2010 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired beautician and former owner of Hillcrest Beauty School, a 67-year member of Fowlkes Baptist Church, where she served on the Hospitality Committee.

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Helen Nell Pleasant

January 01, 2010

Helen Vernell "Nell" Pleasant, 87, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was a homemaker and a member of First Christian Church at Chestnut Bluff.

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Katherine Juanita Wiggins

April 04, 1923 – December 31, 2009

Katherine Wiggins, 86, Tiptonville, TN died Thursday, December 31, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Health Care in Union City. She was a member of Tiptonville First Baptist Church and retired from H.I.S. Garment Factory. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 2, 2010 at Calvary Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Carl Sutherland officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 5:00 p.m. Friday, January 01, 2010 at the church. Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Poyner of Ridgely, TN, 3 grandchildren, James Poyner, Timothy Poyner and Joye Warren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Wiggins, 1 daughter, Linda Jones, her parents, Marshall and Laura Busby Keith and several brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Corey Poyner, Bruce Poyner, Edmund Wiggins, Goble Wiggins, Jr., Mike Wiggins and Bobby Wiggins. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Walter Alexander Shumate Iv

November 24, 1954 – December 30, 2009

Walter Alexander Shumate IV, 55, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

He was a member of Tiptonville First United Methodist Church.

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Cynthia "Cindy" Jean Watson

February 17, 1970 – December 28, 2009

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Shirley Ann Seat Stover

December 27, 2009

Shirley Ann Seat Stover, 60, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 27, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.

She was an employee of Kroger meat department, attended Oak Grove Church of Christ, former real estate agent, a member of the Moose Lodge and was an avid fisherman.

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Anthony Ray Bullion

December 26, 2009

Anthony Ray Bullion, 61, of Newbern, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

He was a retired machine operator for All-Wear Manufacturing and was an avid walker.

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Charles Thomas Balentine

June 14, 1915 – December 23, 2009

Charles Balentine, 94, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. He was a retired mail carrier, member of First United Methodist Church, former owner/manager of Dyersburg Hardware Store, an avid fisherman, 50-year Mason, member of Hess Lodge No. 94, and a staff sergeant in the Army Air Corps during World War II.

Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.

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Frances Weaver

December 23, 2009

Frances Weaver, 89, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was a retired employee of Heckethorne Manufacturing and attended First United Pentecostal Church.

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Hubert A, Harris

September 26, 1929 – December 23, 2009

Mr. Hubert A. Harris, 80, Finley, TN died Wednesday, December 23, 2009 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. He was a retired riverboat deckhand. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 26, 2009 Graveside at Dyer County Memorial Gardens with Rev. Kenny Chessor officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Survivors include 1 daughter, Kim Harris White of Newbern, TN, 2 sons, Ronnie Harris and wife Linda of Paris, TN and Barry "Bubba" Harris of Finley, TN; 1 brother, Ferrell Harris and wife Doris of Finley, TN; 5 grandchildren, Jessica Dozier, Sherry Dodson, Phillip Harris, Corey White, and Taylor White; and 4 great-grandchildren, Josh Dodson, Caleb Dodson, Marlee Dozier and Alanis Hollomon. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oden and Evie Reagor Harris and 5 brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Terry Harris, Jeff Jones, Nathan Moore, Corey White, Evan Romo and Cody Reagan. The family requests that any memorials be made to the American Heart Association. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com

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Joyce Marie Horner

December 22, 2009

Joyce Marie Horner, 69, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at her residence.

She was an artist, a member of McCullough Chapel Baptist Church where she was a member of the choir and a former Sunday school teacher.

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Louise Sewell Criswell

December 22, 2009

Louise Sewell "Mama Eze" Criswell, 82, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.

She was retired as a production worker for Sylvania, a member of East Court Street Church of Christ, a member of Senior Circle, and a former day care operator.

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Chester E. Butcher

December 21, 2009

Chester E. Butcher, 84, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at Oakwood Community Living Center. He was a body shop owner of Butch's Body Shop and a retired employee of the Department of Corrections in Lake County and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.

Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with Mr. R.M. Palmer officiating.

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Betty Joan Moore

December 21, 2009

Ms. Betty Joan Moore, 69, of Caseyville, IL, formerly of Tatumville, TN passed away on December 21, 2009.

She was a 1958 graduate of Trimble High School, Trimble, TN. She was a graduate of the FBI Academy in Quantico, VA. She had lived and worked in Memphis, TN with the Memphis Police Department. She began her career there as a Meter Maid. She excelled in her work and at the time of her retirement she had achieved the rank of Captain, being the first female Captain in the history of the Memphis Police Department.

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Danny Louis Tippit

October 24, 1952 – December 21, 2009

Danny Louis Tippit, 57, of Tiptonville, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

He was the sheriff of Lake County, a member of Wynnburg Baptist Church, a mason, has been involved in law enforcement for over 30 years, twice elected sheriff of Lake County, former police chief of Tiptonville and member of Mid-South Riders.

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Raymond Parker

October 06, 1943 – December 18, 2009

Raymond Parker, 66, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Dec. 18, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a retired farmer and a member of Evansville Baptist Church.

Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Mac Daniels officiating.

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Johnny Lynn Winchester

December 16, 2009

Johnny Lynn Winchester, 60, of Martin, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at his residence.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Northside Church of Jesus Christ. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Mary Ann Kendall

September 10, 1938 – December 16, 2009

Mary Ann Kendall, 71, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2009 at The Bridge at Ridgely.

She was a retired restaurant operator and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.

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Linda Johnson

December 13, 2009

Mrs. Linda Johnson,69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died December 13, 2009, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. Funeral services were held on December 15, 2009, in the Chapel of the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Burial was in Meacham Cemetery. Survivors include her husband, Donnie Johnson, three daughter, Angie Meadows, Linda Patton and Lisa Stephenson;5 Grandchildren and 6 Great-Grandchildren. ...

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Maxine Hilliard

June 22, 1923 – December 08, 2009

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