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November 15, 1954 – October 05, 2009
Ronald Lee Laing, 54, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Oct. 5, 2009 at the Highlands of Dyersburg. He was a retired construction worker for Waymond King Construction Company.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Danny Mac Hall officiating.
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October 03, 2009
Mr. Billy G. Bobo, 82, of Dyersburg, TN died Saturday, October 3, 2009, in Dyersburg, TN. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics after over 47 years and a US Army Veteran of WWII . Graveside services for Mr. Bobo will be at 3:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN with Brother Buddy Weeks officiating. The family will receive visitors beginning at 2:00 p.m. until service time at Curry Funeral Home. Mr. Bobo is survived by a daughter, Gloria Chandler of Dyersburg; a son, Johnny Bobo of Dyersburg; 6 grandchildren, Molly Barcroff, Hallie Davis, Kevin Rhodes, Patrice Rhodes, Kelly Chandler and Jamie Chandler; and 7 great-grandchildren, Ray Barcroff, Blake Bobo, Michaela Chandler, Bailey Chandler, Maximus Chandler, Christian Chandler, and Avery Chandler. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geraldine Moore Bobo; his parents, John Thomas and Ola Mae Bobo; three sisters, Eva Sue Butler, Violet Woodley and Ollie Dean Graves; and three brothers, Noah, Earl, and Carl Bobo. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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December 07, 1943 – October 02, 2009
Mrs. Carolyn L. Copeland, 65, of Dyersburg, TN, died Friday, October 2, 2009, at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, TN. Mrs. Copeland was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Services for Mrs. Copeland will be 1:00 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2009, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Reverend Don Layman officiating. Burial will be in Elbridge Cemetery in Elbridge, TN. Pallbearers will be Ricky Clark, Tim Davis, Jordan Davis, Rick Pevahouse, Charles Patton, Jr., Terry Bishop, and Jeremy Sisson. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 4, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home. Mrs. Copeland is survived by her son, Charles Moore of Gallatin, TN; two sisters, Martha Clark and Debbie Pevahouse both of Dyersburg; four brothers, Thomas Patton, Charles Patton and Jerry Patton all of Dyersburg and Don Patton of Memphis; and one grandchild, Alyssa Sisson. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Louis Copeland and her parents, A. D. & Mildred Patton. Online condolences are available on our website www.curryfuneral.com.
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September 10, 1927 – October 02, 2009
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February 16, 1945 – October 01, 2009
Delta Liles, 64, of Tiptonville, died October 1, 2009, at Jackson-Madison County Regional Hospital. Delta was born on February 16, 1945 in Tiptonville to Grady Allen and Pearl Bivens Ethridge. Delta lived her life in Lake County, where she worked, raised a son, and made friends. In recent years, she was a prolific artist and craftsperson producing framed paintings, ornamental crafts, and her unique cypress-knee Santa figures. She derived great joy and pride from her work and her home. Her lawn was often decorated for the season, as were those of others throughout the area with whom she shared her crafts. She was awarded scores of ribbons in area county fairs for her paintings. She also took great joy and pride in her family. She was a sensitive wife, a doting grandmother, a noble mother, and an obliging aunt. She was a member of the Tiptonville Church of Christ. The Liles family will receive visitors from 5 until 8 p.m. Saturday, October 3, 2009, at the Tiptonville Church of Christ. Funeral services for Delta will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the Tiptonville Church of Christ, with Brother Don Reel officiating. Interment will follow in Lake Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jamey Beal, Gerall Beal, Tony Evans, Jason Stewart, Jeff Stewart, and Bryon Hubbard. Honorary pallbearers are Rob Liles, Steven Liles, Robert Riddle, Gene Lee, Joe Bill Stewart, and Roger Dale Stewart. She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Dan Liles of Tiptonville; a son, Randall Liles, and wife Susan; one grandchild, Allison Liles all of Newberry, FL; three sisters: Russie Evans and Tennie Stewart of Newbern, and Rachel Stewart of St. Louis, MO; two brothers: Ronnie Ethridge of Texas and Ray Ethridge of Tiptonville. She was preceded in death by her parents: Pearl and Grady Etheridge; two sisters: Katie Evans and Ophelia Beal; and, five brothers: Coy, Joe, Harold, Elbert, and Delbert Ethridge. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr. James M. Stallings, Jr., 82, Drummonds, TN formerly of Memphis, TN died Friday, October 2, 2009 at Methodist Hospital North in Memphis, TN. He was a Baptist and a WWII Army Veteran. Services for Mr. Stallings will be at 3 p.m. Monday, October 5, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Verna Seager and Rev. Gary Blake officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors at from 5:00-8:00 pm Sunday, October 4, 2009 at the funeral home. Mr. Stallings is survived by his wife of 61 years, Rachel Stallings of Drummonds, TN; 1 daughter, Kathy Sullivan and husband James of Drummonds; 3 Grandchildren, Alishia Jones, Clayton Hindman and Clyde Saylor, Jr. and 2 Great-grandchildren, Christian Kelley and Dixielynn Jones. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter, Vicki Lynn Stallings Saylor, 1 brother, William Stallings and his parents, Minnie Pate and James Marion Stallings, Sr. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → September 30, 2009
Maria Yvonne Butler Harrison, 62, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at her residence. She was a former teacher at the Developmental Skills Center, a member of RoEllen Church of Christ and a former clerk for the Dyer County Clerk's Office.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Read full obituary → September 30, 2009
James Arthur Pinion, 81, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as a truck driver for ABF Trucking Co. and a member of Star of Bethlehem Church near Hornbeak.
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Read full obituary → September 30, 2009
Robert E. Tirey, 76, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009 at his residence.
He was retired assistant fire chief of Dyersburg Fire Department after 40 years and a member of Lenox Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → November 12, 1917 – September 26, 2009
Harry J. Cobb Sr., 91, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 26 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired farmer and equipment dealer, a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church, former alderman and vice mayor of Newbern, member of Dyer County Election Commission, Newbern Rotary Club, VFW, Masonic Lodge 32nd Degree, DCHS Booster Club Hall of Fame and retired First Sergeant in Tennessee National Guard for 27 years, a Navy veteran of World War II serving eight years in the Navy Seabees.
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December 09, 1919 – September 24, 2009
Carl E. Turner, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as a carpenter and television repairman, a member of First Assembly of God and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II.
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August 01, 1928 – September 23, 2009
Ruth Bishop, 81, of Finley, died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Bill Phipps officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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June 06, 1922 – September 23, 2009
Grace Asbridge, 87, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, September 23, 2009 at The Bridge At Ridgely. Grace was born Tuesday, June 6, 1922 at Lakemont, Georgia where she lived with her parents Dock and Lizzie Brock Gragg and her two sisters and eight brothers until she moved to Dyersburg in 1945. She was a member of Springhill Baptist Church at Nauvoo. In addition to love for her church and church family, Grace was devoted to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchild. She loved to spend time quilting and growing beautiful flowers. The Asbridge family will receive friends Friday evening, September 25th from five until eight o'clock at Curry Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held in the Curry Funeral Home Chapel Saturday, September 26, 2009 at one o'clock with Reverend James Branscum officiating. Interment will be in Neely's Chapel Cemetery at Nauvoo. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Spence, Mike Bohannon, Matt Bohannon, Adam Bohannon, and Roger McBride. She is survived by her daughter, Randie Bohannon and husband Mike; and, her son, Jimmy Asbridge, Jr. and wife Cheryl all of Dyersburg. She leaves four grandchildren: Robin Spence, Kristi Bohannon, Matt Bohannon, and Adam Bohannon; and, one great-grandchild: Ali Grace Spence all of Dyersburg. She is also survived by her sister, Maude Gosnell of Clarkesville, GA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Jim Asbridge, Sr.; her parents, Dock and Lizzie Brock Gragg; a sister, Ila Kelly; and, eight brothers: Avery Gragg, Claude Gragg, Pat Gragg, Vivian Gragg, Clyde Gragg, Bob Gragg, Homer Gragg, and "Red" Gragg. Memorial may be made to The Alzheimer's Association, 326 Ellsworth Street, Memphis, TN 38111, or, to the charity of the donor's choice. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → May 13, 1915 – September 22, 2009
Florence Reeves, 94, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2009 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Finley Pentecostal Church.
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April 20, 1949 – September 21, 2009
Mrs. Brenda Kay Mauldin, 60, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died Monday, September 21, 2009, at her residence. Mrs. Mauldin was a member of the Willingham Baptist Church and a nurse's aide and EMT for over 20 years. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was Tuesday, September 22, 2009, from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the Wynnburg Baptist Church. Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 23, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Wynnburg Baptist Church in Wynnburg, TN, with Brother Jason Allison officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN. Mrs. Mauldin is survived by her husband, Jack Mauldin of Ridgely; two daughters, Tracy Mauldin and Kayla Mauldin both of Ridgely; a son Shane Mauldin and wife Amanda, of Newbern; four sisters, Marie Smothers and Bonnie Smith both of Tiptonville, Margaret Smothers of Wynnburg, and Sheila Bryson of Dyersburg; two brothers, Otis Mathina of Hayti, MO, and Jerry Mathina of Dyersburg; and five grandchildren, Shane Anthony Tubbs, James Tyler Tubbs, Garry Allen Mauldin, Madison Rein Kindle and Garrett Christopher Jackson Mauldin. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Susie Mathina and four brothers, Leon, Terry, Bobby, and Wayne Mathina. Pallbearers will be Robert Mauldin, Jr., Todd Mauldin, Shane Jowers, Austin Rivers, Gary Deason, Richard Roberson and Erick Rivers. Honorary pallbearers will be Ryan Tippit and William Mathina. The family request that any memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2144 Fairfax Avenue, Nashville, TN 37212-3604. Online condolences can be made at www.curryfuneral.com
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September 22, 1936 – September 20, 2009
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February 26, 1936 – September 18, 2009
Mr. Thomas G. "Tommy" Tolley, 73 of Ridgley, TN, died Friday, September 18, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired from Colonial Rubber after 32 years of employment and a Navy Veteran. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2009 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Chessor officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 pm - 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 20th at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Mrs. Delores Cooper Tolley of Ridgely, 1 Daughter, Deborah Lacy & husband Danny of Finley, 1 son, William "Buddy" Tolley and wife Gail of Dyersburg, Brother-in-law, Danny Cooper of Newbern and 4 Grandchildren, Amy Lacy, Alisha Tolley, Ashley Tolley and Amber Tolley. He was preceded in death by his parents Mamie and Henry Tolley, 2 sisters, Elizabeth Cain and Pauline Howard and 2 brothers, Rayford Tolley and Robert Tolley. Pallbearers will be Jerry Bell, James Hale, Cyler Hudson, Jeff Hudson, Jimmy Kuykendoll and Scott Lacy. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Community Cancer Fund, PO Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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September 30, 1937 – September 16, 2009
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July 16, 1931 – September 15, 2009
Wayne Hill, 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as warehouse supervisor for Dyersburg Fabrics, a member of Second Baptist Church, and known by his friends as Smiling Wayne Hill from the Cotton Mill.
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September 14, 2009
Velma Alford Sanders of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 14, 2009, at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. Velma was born in Dyersburg, one of seven siblings born to Percy and Lucy Mustain Alford. She was a lifelong member of the Church of God with her most recent church home being the Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg. Velma, along with her father Percy Alford, her sister Louise Hamm, two of her brothers, Lester Alford and Lonnie Alford, her brother-in-law Adolphus "A" Hamm, and her sister-in-law, Katherine Alford were among some of the early employees of the old Dyersburg Cotton Products. Velma's employment with the "Cotton Mill" lasted over fifty years. The Sanders family will receive friends for visitation at Curry Funeral Home Tuesday night, September 15, 2009 from five until eight o'clock. Visitation will also be held Wednesday, September 16th from eleven until one o'clock at the Cornerstone Church of God on Lake Road, Dyersburg. Funeral services will follow at the church at one o'clock with Reverend Lynn Drumwright and Reverend B.L. Hart officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ken Alford, Adam Enochs, Chris Hamm, Keith Hamm, Tim Enochs, and Greg Alford. Honorary pallbearers are Deail Alford, Robert Epperson and Finis Davidson. She is survived by her son, Jerone Sanders and wife Pat of Dyersburg; one grandchild, Tisa Sanders of Dyersburg; and one great-grandchild, Kaitlyn Jackson of Dyersburg. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jewell Sanders; her parents, Percy and Lucy Alford; one sister, Louise Hamm; and five brothers: Lonnie Alford, Lester Alford, Reverend B.L. Alford, Reverend George Alford, and Thomas Alford. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorials may be made to Cornerstone Church of God, P.O. Box 1525, Dyersburg, TN, 38025-1525. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → November 24, 1914 – September 13, 2009
Winnie Hardin, 94, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
She was a homemaker and attended Evansville Free Holiness Church of God.
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Read full obituary → August 14, 1987 – September 13, 2009
Amber Rena Poe, 22, of Marmaduke, Ark., formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2009 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.
She was a homemaker, a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church and attended First General Baptist Church - Marmaduke.
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Read full obituary → September 12, 2009
Elco Lott, 84, of Finley, died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a retired forklift operator for General Motors in Lansing, Mich., a Navy veteran of World War II, member of Junction Church of God and a member of VFW.
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Read full obituary → September 08, 2009
Peyton Walton, 7 months, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Burial will be in Sorrells Chapel Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → October 29, 1941 – September 06, 2009
Jackie Lynn Davis, 67, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2009 at Jackson Regional Hospital. He was a contractor.
Services will be at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Read full obituary → January 30, 1917 – September 06, 2009
On Sunday morning, September 6, 2009, God took our loving mother, Lucile Criswell Crawford, to be with Him. For a wonderful 92 years she was a loving and caring inspiration for all that knew her. She enjoyed going shopping with her daughters and nieces.
She was a retired clerk for J. C. Penney's, a member of First Baptist Church in Lakeport, CA. and a former member of Lenox Baptist Church. She was born in Dyer County, TN on January 30, 1917 to the late Clinnie Criswell and the late Josie Armstrong Jackson.
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Read full obituary → September 05, 2009
Raymon Perry Baker, 78, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired as a butcher for Kroger Co., a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of First United Pentecostal Church of Dyersburg.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Brent Rashell officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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Read full obituary → December 26, 1938 – September 05, 2009
Opal Faye Windsor, 70, of Ridgely, died Saturday,September 5, 2009 at The Bridge of Ridgely.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Tiptonville and was self employeed as a sitter.
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Daniel Wayne Tate, 52, of Ridgely, died Friday, Sept. 4, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
He was an employee of Georgia Gulf.
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October 26, 1917 – September 03, 2009
James Alton Reasons, 91, died Thursday, September 3, 2009 at St Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. James was born October 26, 1917, raised and farmed for 50 years in the Richwoods Community of Western Dyer County. He married Lila Bess Burton in 1937 and they were married for nearly 72 years. James and Lila lived at Maple Ridge Assisted Living Center in Dyersburg for the past 18 months. In addition to his life long career as a farmer, he devoted many years of service to the agricultural advancement as a Soil Conservation Service Director, a County Committeeman for the USDA Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation Service (ASCS), and a Member of the Board of Directors of the Forked Deer Rural Electric Cooperative. He was a long-time member of the Richwoods Methodist Church and then the Finley United Methodist Church. In addition to his wife of 72 years, Lila, James is survived by his two sons and their wives - Kent and Elaine Reasons, of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania and Dick and Anne Reasons of Des Moines, Iowa, six grandchildren, and nine great grand children. James was preceded in death by his son, James Alton "Jimmy" Reasons, Jr. and is survived by daughter-in- law, Judy (Lee Reasons) Curry who lives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Son Kent M. and Elaine Reasons, are the parents of grandsons, Scott K. (Cindy) Reasons, Greensboro, North Carolina, Bryan M (Carrie) Reasons, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, Todd A (Kerri) Reasons, Horseheads(Ithaca), New York, and Tyler L. (Renee) Reasons, Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania. Son Richard L(Dick) and Anne Reasons are the parents of granddaughter Laura Elizabeth Reasons (Daniel Schobel), Chicago, Illinois and grandson Stuart L (Jessica) Reasons, Nashville, Tennessee. Great grand children are: Devin and Meghan (Scott); Lucas and Shane (Bryan); Katie, Kevin, and Kolby (Todd) ; and Kyle and Kayla (Tyler). James is also survived by his 2 brothers Dolphus Reasons, Jr. and Gerald H. (Virginia) Reasons both of Dyersburg. James was preceded in death by his parents Dolphus and Edna Holt Reasons of Finley. The family welcomes friends and relatives to visitation, Saturday, September 5, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home, 4:30 - 7:00pm and Sunday at Finley United Methodist Church, 1:00 - 2:00 pm. Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 6, 2:00 pm, Finley United Methodist Church conducted by Reverend Ralph Gunter with internment to follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens Pallbearers will be Scott Reasons, Bryan Reasons, Todd Reasons, Tyler Reasons, Stuart Reasons, Kelly Elmore and Laura Reasons. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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June 20, 1939 – September 03, 2009
Joe Thomas Gean, 70, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 3, 2009, at the Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Joe was born on Tuesday, June 20, 1939 in Dyersburg to James Stanley Gean and Alice Mary Lee Simmons Gean. He grew up in the Southtown area with his five brothers. The Gean family will receive friends for visitation at Curry Funeral Home Saturday, September 5, 2005 from five until eight p.m. Funeral services for Joe will be at four p.m. Sunday, September 6, 2009 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend John Morris. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Serving as pallbearers for the Gean service will be Danny Gean, Ryan Gean, Scott Gean, Dalton Gean, Darrin Pegram, and Franklin Simmons. Grandson, Roper Gean will serve as an honorary pallbearer. He is survived by his daughter Angela Gean of Dyersburg; four brothers: Leon Gean of Dyersburg, Marvin Gean of Finley, Charlie Gean of Fowlkes, and Mark Gean of Dyersburg. He is also survived by two grandchildren: Danielle Moore and Roper Gean. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn Fultz Gean; his parents Alice Mary Lee Simmons Gean and James Stanley Gean; a daughter, Theresa Moore Grooms; a brother, Billy W. Gean; and, a grandchild, Tiffany Tetleton. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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John William Deckard, 64, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2009 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City. He was a maintenance machinist for TVA, a member of Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church, member of American Legion Post 174 where he served as adjutant, 1963 graduate of Donelson High School, a certified locksmith and served in the Tennessee Air National Guard.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Marita Burkeen officiating. Burial will be in Crockett Chapel Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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February 17, 1932 – August 31, 2009
Mrs. Artie B. Griffin, 77, of Elgin, IL formerly of Samburg, TN died Monday, August 31, 2009 at her residence. Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2009 at Samburg Pentecostal Church with Sister Rose Huey officiating. Burial will be in Antioch Cemetery, Hornbeak, TN. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 - 8:00 pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home and beginning Friday, September 4, 2009 at 12 Noon until service time at Samburg Pentecostal Church. Survivors include 3 Daughters, Linda (John) Buchanan of DeKalb, IL, Susie ( Donald) Taillon, Big Sandy, TN, Lois (Owen) Buchanan, Elgin, IL and 1 Son, Edward Griffin and his finance' Levy, Chicago, IL, 8 Grandchildren and 10 Great-granchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Wright Griffin, her parents Elmer and Ellen (Breakfield) Hoffman, 3 sisters and 3 brothers. Pallbearers will be Johnny Buchanan, Brian Waldorf, Robert Griffin, Jim Griffin, John Griffin and Coty Claudio. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 08, 1940 – August 31, 2009
Edna Faye McCorkle, 69, of Halls, died Monday, August 31, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center where she was a resident. Edna was born one of nine children Monday, April 8, 1940 in Lenox, Tennessee to Gladys and Cletus "Snowball" Snow. She was a regular member of the congregation of the Lenox Church of God of Prophecy while living in Lenox. Not only did she love tending to her flower garden, her greatest joy was preparing a delicious home-cooked meal for her extended family. The McCorkle family will receive Edna's friends from five until eight o'clock, Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted by Brother Bill Phipps in the chapel of the funeral home at 1:00 pm Thursday, September 3, 2009 with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers for Edna's funeral will be Jerry Hollingsworth, George Hollingsworth, Jerry Hutcherson, Larry D. Owens, Tracy Owens, John F. McCorkle, and Frankie Burkeen. She is survived by two daughters: Linda Belton and husband Tim of Gates, and Jan Carol and husband James of Dyersburg; two sons: Buster McCorkle and wife Linda of Unionville, and Junior Howard and wife Lisa of Newbern; two sisters, Dorothy Allee and husband Franklin of Cloverdale, IN, and Nan Gardner and husband Steven of Green Castle, IN; and four brothers: James A. Snow of Whitesville, TN, Dewayne Snow of Huntington, Donnie Snow of Martin, and Roger D. Snow of Dyersburg. She is also survived by ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Franklin McCorkle, her parents Gladys and C.H. "Snowball" Snow, and brothers Terry Lynn Snow and Harry Joe Snow. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → June 21, 1953 – August 27, 2009
Ralph Edward McCutcheon, 56, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a construction worker.
Services will be at noon Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Griffin officiating. Burial will be in Greenhill Cemetery in Halls.
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Read full obituary → May 10, 1931 – August 26, 2009
Dorothy Mae Lucille McCorkle, 78, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2009 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
She was a homemaker and a member of RoEllen Baptist Church.
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November 15, 1920 – August 25, 2009
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October 21, 1917 – August 24, 2009
Sarah H. Cross, 91, of Hot Springs, Arkansas formerly of Dyersburg died Monday, August 24, 2009 at St. Joseph's Mercy Health Center's Hospice Facility. Born in Dyersburg, TN, Sarah was a true southern belle, who had many friends of all ages. A devoted Christian, she and her late husband, Richard D. Cross, worked for many years with the young people of their beloved First Presbyterian Church, where they were always a constant support. Survivors include daughter Angela Woods and husband, Joe, of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, granddaughter Holly Lindsey of Frisco, Texas, granddaughter Heather Rodgers of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas and great-grandchildren, Sarah Claire, Maxx, Annabelle and Ezra, and cousins Joe G. Riley and wife Connie, Dianne Homra and husband Skipper, all of Ridgely, TN, Tom Curry, Jr. of Memphis, TN and Kay Curry of Dyersburg, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Douglas Cross and her parents William Everett and Jeffie Groves Hudson. Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 26th at Fairview Cemetery with Rev. Wally Bumpus officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, August 26th beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Gerald Brandon, John A. Johnston, Troy Kerber, Quinton Little, Dale Milner and Miles Shatzer. The family requests that any memorials be made to the charity of donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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Read full obituary → March 05, 1918 – August 19, 2009
Charles Buck Brandon, 91, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He retired from Chevrolet Truck Assembly Plant in 1980, a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy veteran serving on the Aircraft Carrier USS Intrepid during World War II and a member of VFW.
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January 04, 1947 – August 18, 2009
Ralph Aaron Reeves, 62, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 18, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born January 4, 1947 in Dyersburg where he lived his entire life. He was a former Washtex of Dyersburg employee and also farmed. Ralph attended church services at the South Main Church of Jesus Christ in Dyersburg. His love of the outdoors led him to become an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter. Graveside services for Ralph Reeves will be held Friday, August 21, 2009, at 10:00 am at the Dyersburg City Cemetery on East Court Street conducted by Brother Ernest Pirofalo. Pallbearers will be Gilberto Charcas, Lori McCord, Terry Reeves, William Tolley, and Brian Ashley. Curry Funeral Home will be in charge of the arrangements. He is survived by the mother of his children, Patricia McCord of Dyersburg; three daughters, Sherry Seiber of Halls, Melissa J. Ferebee and Kelly A. Reeves, both of Dyersburg; two sons, Ralph A. Reeves, Jr. and Ralph Scotty Reeves of Dyersburg; six sisters, Tina Marie Anderson of Fulton, KY, Sandra K. Reeves of Newbern, Bonnie M. Haynes of Tatumville, and, Mary V. Moore, Patricia K. Sanders, and Kathy Sue Reeves all of Dyersburg; one brother, Brady E. Reeves, Sr. of Dyersburg; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents Illa Janie Campbell Reeves and Grady Ewell Reeves; and, three brothers, Hubert Reeves, Kevin Reeves, and George Ewell Reeves
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Read full obituary → August 23, 1956 – August 16, 2009
Randy Wayne Phipps, 52, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Caruthersville Nursing Center.
He was a member of Little Brown General Baptist Church near Poplar Bluff, MO. and an honorary member of Caruthersville, Mo. Fire Department.
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Read full obituary → August 15, 2009
Jean Thedford Eubanks, 84, of Tallahassee, Fla., formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2009 at Tallahassee Memorial Health Care. She was an accountant for Johnson & Koonce CPA.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22 in Fairview Cemetery with Steve Anderson officiating.
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Read full obituary → April 25, 1931 – August 15, 2009
Burl Franklin Gean, 78, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 15, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was a retired machinist and mechanic and farmer, a member of Roellen Church of Christ, Army veteran of the Korean War having served as a medic in Korea and Japan.
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August 16, 2009 – August 15, 2009
Thomas Kirk, 73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 15, 2009, at his residence. He was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church, who, in addition to enjoying fishing at Kentucky Lake, loved to barter at "swap-meets" with his friends. Funeral services for Mr. Kirk will be held in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home Monday, August 17, 2009, at 2:00 pm with Reverend Bill Phipps officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 until 8 pm Sunday, August 16, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Benji Burton, Wesley Turnbo, Joey Junior, Shelby Junior, Anthony Sweat, and Morris Kirk. He is survived by his wife, Martha "Sissy" Kirk of Lenox; five daughters, Charlotte Sweat and husband Jamie of Dyersburg, Gina Kirk Voyles of Friendship, Deborah Permenter of Jackson, Lisa Vestal and husband Duran of Dyersburg, and Melody McGuire and fianc Matthew Ozment of Dyersburg; four sisters, Emma Jean Franks of Murray, KY, Mary Jane Booker of Dyersburg, Teresa Kirk of Linden, and Janice Kirk of Lenox; and three brothers, Quinton Riley of Dyersburg, Ernest Riley of Murray, KY, and Tony Kirk of Lenox. He is also survived by twelve grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents Elizabeth and Morris Edward Kirk; his son, Tommy Kirk, Jr.; one sister, Shelia Shawver; and three brothers, Hubert Riley, Paul Ed Kirk, and Morris Shelton Kirk.
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May 03, 1926 – August 13, 2009
Elvis Smith, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 13, 2009 at Highlands of Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Dyer County on May 3, 1926 and lived here until he and his family moved to Chicago, IL. While in Chicago, he was employed by several factories as a laborer. He served a tour of duty in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Smith will be at 10:00 AM Monday, August 17, 2009 at Fairview Cemetery with Brother Bobby Gamble officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Elvis Smith was cared for by the staff of Highlands of Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation until his death. He was preceded in death by his parents, Josie Ann and Martin Smith; and, a half-brother, Leonard Johnson. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → December 27, 1948 – August 11, 2009
Lynda Joyce Jones, 60, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Faith Baptist Church in Troy, TN.
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Read full obituary → April 04, 1926 – August 11, 2009
Joe Alan Criswell, 83, died Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at his residence.
In his life, Joe had many pursuits and adventures, to include serving in the Navy in World War II and later in the Army; a professional wrestling career, working with the Dyersburg Police Department and the Dyersburg Fire Department. He helped to start the Dyer County Volunteer Conservation Club and once even walked from Dyersburg to Chattanooga to bring attention to the Tennessee Conservation League. No one could train a coon dog or raise a garden better than Joe. He was always looking for a neighbor or friend who could use his help.
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August 14, 1990 – August 10, 2009
Rebekah JoAnn Crittendon was born on August 14, 1990 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Mandel and Deidre nee Riley Crittendon. She died on August 10, 2009 at her home in Arlington Heights. Ms. Crittendon was a 2008 graduate of Rolling Meadows/Vanguard High School. Rebekah is survived by her parents, Deidre Crittendon of Arlington Heights, Illinois and Mandel Crittendon of Philadelphia, Mississippi; her sister, Diana (Shawn) Haggard of Baltimore, Maryland, her grandparents, Tommy and Ruth Rice and Royce and Jean Riley, her great grandmother Evelyn Curtis, her aunt and uncles, Dion (Janet) Riley, Jason (Cace) Rice, Curtis "Lance" Hood and Mike Leyva. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Milton and JoAnn Crittendon. Visitation will be Monday, August 17, 2009 from 1:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Services will be at 5:00 p.m. Monday, August 17, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by the Reverend Lynn Drumwright. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → July 03, 1959 – August 09, 2009
David Boyd Eddlemon, 50, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 2009 at his residence. He was a farmer and heavy equipment operator.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in the Ridgely chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Jeremy Pierce and Mr. Jeff O'Dell officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery.
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