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September 17, 1953 – August 09, 2009
Janet Lee Fowler Tate, 55, of Tiptonville, died Sunday, August 9, 2009 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Lakeview Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → July 31, 1948 – August 08, 2009
David Lynn Young, 61, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
He was the owner and operator of West Tennessee Glass and Overhead Door Company, member of National Rifle Association, member of Dyersburg - Dyer County Chamber of Commerce and an avid hunter.
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July 17, 1928 – August 08, 2009
Mary Martha Shull Phebus, 81, of Memphis, formerly of Ridgely, died Saturday, August 8, 2009, at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center in Dyersburg. She was a retired secretary for Faxon-Gillis Home Builders in Memphis and a member of Bartlett United Methodist Church. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m., Monday, August 10, 2009, at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely with the Rev. Larry Humbert officiating . Survivors include a son, Jeff Phebus of Bartlett; a sister, Laverne House of Ridgley; a brother, Jerry Shull and wife, Carolyn of Ridgely; and a sister-in-law, Ruth McCastlin of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Garland and Estelle Bargery Shull; her husband, Norman Phebus; and two brothers, Nard Calvin Shull and Harry Shull. Pallbearers will be Brandon Badgett, Dustin Badgett, Bob Shull, Larry Patterson, Andy Shull, Jake Yoes, and Ken Hickman. Honorary pallbearers will be Teroy Shull, Aaron Staulcup, Jim Shull, Steve McCastlin, and Mike McCastlin. The family requests that memorials be sent to either the First United Methodist Church of Ridgely, 120 S. Church Street, Ridgely, TN 38080, or Barlett United Methodist Church, 5676 Stage Road, Bartlett, TN 38134. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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November 18, 1913 – August 08, 2009
Mrs. Bessie H. Tucker, 95, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 08, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. A woman of faith and strength, who raised herself and her family amid simple and poor circumstances, sacrificing for her children, her children's children and theirs. At her last, at 95 years of age, she remained a faithful and loving grandmother and true daughter of God. She died peacefully surrounded by family and friends. She was a member of Southside Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 11th at Southside Baptist Church with Reverend Loren Stephens officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 pm Monday, August 10th p.m. at the funeral home and beginning at 10am Tuesday, August 11th at Southside Baptist Church. Survivors include her 6 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Tucker, 1 daughter, Gracie Smith Arnold, 1 son, Marvin L. Smith, her parents, William & Sadie Blankenship Harrell and 1 grandson, Ray Capps. Pallbearers will be the Men at Southside Baptist Church. The family requests that any memorials be made to Southside Baptist Church, 505 Christie Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024 Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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April 12, 1951 – August 07, 2009
On August 7, 2009, Brother Dan Leggett went to be with his Lord and Savior. He was an ordained minister with The Assemblies of God since 1979. He pastored churches in Tennessee, Mississippi, Kansas and Missouri. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday, August 10th in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Randy Lainheart and Reverend Jerry Leggett officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 pm Sunday, August 9th at Calvary Assembly of God in Kennett MO and beginning at 8 am Monday, August 10th at Curry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Daniel Beaver, Floyd Wallace, Harold Mikel, Toney Hill, Jason Wilson and Greg Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Shelby Williams and Randy Williams. Survivors include his wife of 38 years, Eva Davison Leggett, 1 daughter, Melonie Rae Leggett Williams and husband Randy of Memphis, TN; 1 Brother, Jerry Leggett and wife Brenda, of Union City, TN; 3 granddaughters, Shelby, Hannah Lynn (Bunny), and Gabbriella Hope Williams, all of Memphis. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jackie Joe Leggett and his parents, Thomas Woodrow and Mattie Lue Warren Leggett. The family requests that any memorials be made to American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215 or to donor's choice. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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December 04, 1932 – August 07, 2009
Betty Lou Runion Roberts, 76, Dyersburg, TN died Friday, August 07, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor. She was born December 4, 1932 in Miston, Tennessee to the late Charlie H. and Eva Bottoms Runion. She was the third of six children. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts will be at 2:00 pm Sunday, August 9, 2009 at Second Baptist Church conducted by Reverend Ronnie Turner and Reverend Johnny Welch. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Todd Geijer, Dean Armour, Kevin Joslin, Anthony Parham, Jim Gray and Pat Heinz. Visitation will be Saturday evening from 5-8pm at Curry Funeral Home. She had been a Christian since her early youth and was a member of the Second Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was very interested in genealogy and along with her sister and daughters located the countries of origin of many of their ancestors. She had also been a member of the PTA. She married James V. Roberts on November 28, 1948 and he preceded her in death. She is survived by 3 daughters: LaRinda (Bobby) Middleton, Tuscumbia, AL, Lynne (Guenter) Ruthsatz, Linden, TN, and Eva Lynne (Steve) Rogers, Dyersburg, TN. She is also survived by 1 sister; Jane (Paskel) Harmon from Pegram, TN, 4 brothers; Hurschel (Marie) Runion, Tiptonville, TN, Bobby (Roberta) Runion, Lawrenceburg, TN, Donnie (Julia) Runion, Goodlettsville and Damon (Gail) Runion, Memphis. TN. She is survived by 7 grandchildren: Jacob Rogers, Kelly Geijer, Amanda Murray, Justin Joswiak, Seth, Willie and John Hanks and 12 great-grandchildren: Madison, Karley and Logan Geijer, Alex Aycock, Regan and Cooper Murray, Autumn Joswiak, Ashley, Walynne, Lelynne, Elijah and Kiah Hanks. Online condolences are available on our website- www.curryfuneral.com
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November 08, 1930 – August 05, 2009
Sloan Covington, 78, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 5, 2009, at his residence. Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home Friday, August 7, 2009 with Reverend Bill Phipps officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. Pallbearers will be Bradley Hopgood, Brandon Hopgood, Nicholas Blalock, Robert "Bubber" Alford, Joey Fortner, and Lynn Fortner. The family received friends and relatives for visitation Thursday, August 5, 2009 from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home. He is survived by two daughters: Kim Daniels and husband Ed, and Tonya Covington all of Dyersburg; one step-daughter, Regina Wade of Lexington; and, one step-son, John Via of Murfreesboro. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren: Bradley Hopgood, Brandon Hopgood, Nick Blalock, Emily Blalock, Brooke Blalock, Misty Wade, Christy Wade, Scott Ross, Felecia Daniels, and Samantha Daniels; and, 10 great-grandchildren: Chloe Hopgood, Bryleigh Blalock, Mason Dudas, Dahon Noles, Isaiah Ross, Rachel Ross, Tyler Ross, John Michael Garrett, Jacob Garrett, and Katie Beth Wade. He was proceeded in death by his parents: Bertha Davis Covington and Clarence Edward Covington; and, three sisters, Ruby Fortner, Maxine Burdin, and Lillian Moore.
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Read full obituary → April 23, 1963 – August 02, 2009
Todd Arnold Randolph died Sunday, August 2, 2009. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, and best friend to many. Todd's greatest joy was spending time with his children and family. He would most want to be remembered as the awesome father, husband, son, and brother he was. He was incredibly close to his family and friends. Flying, diving, hunting, woodworking, adventure sports, restoring motorcycles and vintage cars were just some of his many interests. Todd touched many lives in a positive way. He was always available to help others in their time of need, and he was a role model who led by example.
He is survived by two beautiful children; Caley and Luke, his wife, Susan Hutchinson Randolph; his mother and father, Linda Edlin Randolph and Kenneth Norris Randolph; his twin sisters, Robyn Randolph and Jessica "Kelly" Randolph and countless friends. He is deeply missed and will forever live in the hearts of those who love and cherish him.
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January 26, 1994 – August 02, 2009
Stevie Noelle Milburn, 15, of Dyersburg died Sunday, August 2, 2009. Stevie was born in Reedsport, Oregon, and moved to Dyersburg in 2002. She loved soccer, dancing, and singing. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, at Curry Funeral Home. Services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 7, 2009, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with the Reverend Gary Meade officiating. Survivors include her mother, Jessica Readen of Florence, Oregon; her step-mother, Amber Milburn of Dyersburg; her step-father, Chuck Readen, Jr. of Reedsport, Oregon; her grandparents, Chuck and Tanya Readen, Sr., of Eugene, Oregon; five sisters, Aundrea, Ariana, and Ashley Readen of Reedsport, Oregon, and Krysta and McKenzie Milburn of Dyersburg; three brothers, Charlie and Cody Readen of Reedsport, Oregon, and Brock Yankey of Florence, Oregon. The family requests that any memorials be made to the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Mid-South, 1780 Moriah Woods Blvd. Suite 10, Memphis, TN 38117. Online condolences may be left at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → December 16, 1919 – July 31, 2009
Hazel Hendrix, 89, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
She was a homemaker, a member of Dyersburg Church of God and a member of Senior Circle.
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October 31, 1934 – July 31, 2009
Robbie Jean Rice, 75, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 31, 2009 at the Pemiscot County Hospital in Hayti, Mo. Born at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Mrs. Rice moved to Dyer County in 1959 where, in addition to performing her homemaking duties, she was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Dyersburg, a volunteer at Parkview Hospital, and a Cub Scout den mother. Graveside services for Mrs. Rice were held Saturday, Aug. 1, 2009 at Fairview Cemetery with the Reverend Perry Grills officiating. She is survived by her daughter, Laurie Caudill and her son, Ernest "Quad" Rice, IV and wife Tammy Tucker Rice all of Dyersburg. She is also survived by five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Se was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Rice, III; her parents Ruby Scruggs Reynolds and Jimmy Reynolds; and a daughter, Karen Rice. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → July 28, 2009
Jerry Clinton Wadley Sr., 66, of Tiptonville, died Tuesday, July 28, 2009 at Baptist Hospital in Union City.
He was a car salesman for Moody-Wadley, a member of Jones Chapel Church of Christ, an avid duck hunter and was married for 49 years.
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Read full obituary → September 25, 1923 – July 26, 2009
Thomas Watson Childress, 85, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired service manager for Texgas, a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he received the Purple Heart medal and the Combat Infantry Badge while serving in the European Theater, and served as a host at Wendy's for 13 years.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Jeff Gholson and Tom Bright officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → July 26, 2009
Willie Clarence Ledford, 85, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 26, 2009 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
He was a retired employee of Sears and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
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Read full obituary → July 25, 2009
Jeffery Lynn "Jeff" Richardson, 34, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 25, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was a supervisor for Omni Tech Manufacturing and a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church.
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Mrs. Mary Violet Hatch, 87, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 24, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
She was a homemaker, a member of First United Pentecostal Church in Bemis and very active in all church activities.
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Read full obituary → July 16, 1922 – July 23, 2009
James E. Williamson, 87, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 23, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center.
He was retired as a mechanic for Newman Jones Ford, a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the 17th Airborne Division - Glider Infantry in World War II, a former employee of Heckethorn Manufacturing, and an avid fisherman.
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July 28, 1933 – July 19, 2009
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November 21, 1923 – July 18, 2009
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Read full obituary → January 06, 1942 – July 17, 2009
Bobby Lee Jackson, 67, of Waverly, TN., died Friday, July 17, 2009 at Three Rivers Hospital in Waverly.
He was retired from Goodyear Tire Plant, in Union City and a member of Calvery Baptist Church.
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Read full obituary → July 17, 2009
Sophia Rae Elmore, infant daughter of Joseph Elmore and Allison Davis, died Wednesday, July 17, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Hurricane Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Clyde Thompson officiating.
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November 15, 1915 – July 17, 2009
Mrs. Mary Lovell Studard, 93, Lenox, TN died Friday, July 17, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor. Funeral services will be at 11:00 am Tuesday, July 21, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend Gene Sanders with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 ? 8:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Brad Studard, Tommy Studard, Casey King, Randy Tubbs, Keaton Stafford and Johnny Keeling. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mrs. Studard is the widow of Basil Studard, Sr. They married October 29, 1932. She was a homemaker and a lifetime member of Lenox Church of God. She is survived by 1 son, Basil Studard, Jr. of Lenox, TN, 3 sisters, Katie Kemz of Syracuse, NY, Peggy Sanders of Chattonooga, TN and Ramona Demschak of San Antonio, TX, 3 Brothers, Floyd Griffin Pease of Leesburg, FL, Alton Gaylon Pease of Dyersburg, TN and Larry Joe Pease of Collierville, TN, 10 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 19 great great grandchildren and 1 great great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by 2 daughters, Battice Tubbs and Margaret Lovell Walker, 1 sister, Dorothy Fowlkes, 3 brothers, William Pease, Austin Pease and Clyde Pease, Jr. and her parents, Dealie A. Davis and Clyde Pease. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → January 11, 1926 – July 16, 2009
Buford Maits, 83, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at his residence.
He was retired as a submariner for the U.S. Navy, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War where he served many years in a submarine, retired as an instructor of inertial navigation, was from Dyersburg and Palm Harbor, Fla., and retired from the city of Dunedin, Fla., as a water-pollution control operator.
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Read full obituary → April 01, 1922 – July 16, 2009
Fannie Mae Roberts Martin Moore, 87, died Thursday, July 16, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 19 at 2 p.m. at Dyersburg Funeral Home with graveside services at 3 p.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Officiating will be nephews James Gary Roberts, David Roberts, Gary Wilson and Bob Buckley.
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Read full obituary → February 04, 1955 – July 15, 2009
Larry Wayne Kelley, 54, of Tiptonville, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at his residence.
He was a self-employed farmer.
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Read full obituary → October 30, 1924 – July 15, 2009
Christean Anderson Hager, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Center. She was a retired employee of Sylvania, a member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church, active in Methodist Women, worked at Oak Ridge Nuclear Facility during World War II and was an avid cook.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Fairview Cemetery with the Rev. Jim Wolfgang officiating.
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September 13, 1928 – July 11, 2009
Sam T. Viar, 80, of Dyersburg died Saturday, July 11, 2009 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Viar will held at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church with the Reverend Gary Meade officiating. The family will receive visitors from 5-7 pm Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. Mr. Viar was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, a World War II veteran, a former board member of the Dyersburg Housing Authority, and active in the Dyersburg Literacy Program. He served as sales manager for Borden Food Company for thirty-two years. He is survived by his wife Patricia "Pat" Steiger Viar; three daughters, Mary Jane Viar (Debbie) of Memphis, Vicki Viar (Dave) of Nashville, and Laura Viar Wallace (Doug) of Farmington, MO; one son, Sam Viar, Jr. (Tammy) of Dyersburg; two sisters, Marjorie Viar Craft of Laurel, MS, and Sally Viar Thompson of Mansfield, TX; three brothers, States W. Viar of Pomona, CA, Paul Viar of Shelby Township, MI, and John Viar of Humboldt, TN; and one grandchild, Drew Goodwin of Chapel Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents Edna Campbell Viar and Walter Viar; and two brothers Walter Viar, Jr. and Bobby Joe Viar. Memorial gifts may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 108 North King Avenue, Dyersburg, TN 38024; Matthew 25:40, Inc., 432 Court Street West, Dyersburg, TN 38024; or, Dyersburg Humane Society, 1120 Court Street East, Dyersburg, TN 38024.
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Read full obituary → July 09, 2009
Dennis Frank Falkenburg, 58, of Obion, died Thursday, July 9, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was a employee of Defense Group of Esterline of Milan, a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam War and a member of VFW.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Larry Hitesman officiating. Burial will be in Elbridge Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → April 26, 1952 – July 08, 2009
Jim Henry Allen, Sr., 57, of Orland Hills, IL., died Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at his residence.
He was a Maintenance Technician for the Food Service.
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Read full obituary → July 06, 2009
Lee Wilson Newman, 73, of Dyersburg, died Monday, July 6, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Pastor Brent Rashall officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
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Read full obituary → July 05, 2009
Billie Clayburn Tinkle, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired bookkeeper for the City of Dyersburg, a member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church, member of Disabled American Veterans, a U.S. Army veteran of Korean War receiving the Purple Heart for wounds from enemy machine gun fire in the battle of Kunu-ri, North Korea.
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Read full obituary → July 05, 2009
Marvin F. Craig, 87, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at The Highlands Nursing Home in Dyersburg.
He was an engineering technician for over 40 years for the U.S. Department of Agriculture Soil Conservation and for 20 years for the Dyer County Highway Department, was a member of Fowlkes Baptist Church, a farmer, and an Army veteran of World War II.
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Teresa McAlister Parker, 51, of Ridgely, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Living Word Church in Hornbeak.
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Ricky Reed, 52, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center.
He was retired as a machine operator for Bekaert Steel, and attended First Christian Church and the Church of Jesus Christ.
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September 06, 1965 – July 05, 2009
Mr. Kevin E. Johnson, 43, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 5, 2009 at his residence. The family will receive visitors Wednesday, July 8th beginning at 9:00 am ? 10:15am at Curry Funeral Home, Dyersburg, TN. Graveside services for Mr. Johnson will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, TN with Rev. Jim Wolfgang officiating. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include 1 daughter, Paige Johnson, Dyersburg, TN; 2 Sons, Cody Hendrix and Justin Richardson, both of Dyersburg, TN; his Mother, Lois Johnson McCulloch and step-father Monroe, Dyersburg, TN; 2 Sisters, Gwen Mallard and husband Nathan, Dyersburg, TN, Shea Tharpe, Dyersburg, TN; his Grandfather, Buck Matlock, Ridgely, TN; 3 Nieces, Amanda Markin and husband Brian, Emma Tharpe, Lauren Tharpe and 1 nephew, Patrick Tharpe, all of Dyersburg, TN. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Johnson, and his grandmother, Thelma Matlock. Pallbearers will be Nathan Mallard, Brad Tharpe, Brian Markin, Bob Daniel, James Stanfield, Justin Richardson. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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January 05, 1951 – July 03, 2009
Jimmy L. Brim, 58, of Dyersburg died Friday, July 3, 2009 at the Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant and farmer. Visitation for friends was from 5-8 pm Sunday, July 5, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mr. Brim were at 1 pm, Monday, July 6, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Charles Halliburton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. He is survived by his daughter, Joanie Brim Owens of Dyersburg; six sisters, Sandra Kay Hipps and Lena Copeland of Dyersburg, Peggy Weeks of Milan, Linda Brown of Blytheville, AR, Patricia Lambske of Atlanta, GA, and Terry Frank of Vienna, VA; two brothers, Thomas Brim of Dyersburg, Roger Brim of Blytheville, AR; and, three grandchildren, Adrian Owens, Chelsey Owens, and Kelsey Owens all of Dyersburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Erma Lucille and Edgar Brim; two sisters, Margaret Sexton and Mayfair Brim; and five brothers, Larry Joe Brim, Raymond Brim, Melvin Brim, Jerry Brim and Eddie Wayne Brim. Pallbearers were Melvin Brim, Jr., Danny Brown, Edward Copeland, Mike Hipps, Tim Hipps, and Jamie Sweat. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Read full obituary → July 02, 2009
Charles Mack Turner, 58, of Ridgely, died Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church, a former deputy with the Lake County Sheriff's Office for eight years, an ordained minister, a member of Woodman of the World, and former manager of Huck's Convenience Store from 1996-1997.
Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today in the Ridgely chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Turner and the Rev. Charles Runions officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely.
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Read full obituary → July 01, 2009
James Terry Wright, 69, of Laconia, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at Methodist Hospital in Somerville.
He was a retired mechanic and welder for Proctor and Gamble, a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church in Memphis, a Navy veteran and a member of National Rifle Association.
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March 20, 1927 – June 30, 2009
Frances Laverne Reasons, 82, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Visitation will be from 5 -8 pm Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Reasons will be held at 10 am, Friday, July 3, 2009 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Brother Ronnie Turner. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg. Mrs. Reasons was a lon-time member of the Hawthorne Baptist Church in Dyersburg. She was a retired secretary for the Dyersburg State Gazette. She is survived by Vance Reasons, her husband of 64 years; three daughters, Linda Seratt and Tommy, Wanda Wilkerson and Doug, and Patty Johnson and Elioett, all of Dyersburg. She is also survived by one brohter, William R. Turner of Clinton, Mississippi, six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eula Belle Henry Turner and Leonard C. Turner and two brothers Coy B. Turner and Leon Turner. The family requests memorials be sent to the organization of the donor's choice in lieu of flowers. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com
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October 26, 1919 – June 29, 2009
William L. "Bill" Johnson, 89, of Murfreesboro, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, June 29, 2009 at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Murfreesboro. Funeral services for Mr. Johnson will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 in the chapel of Curry Funeral Home. Visitation will be from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2009 at Curry Funeral Home. Mr. Johnson was a member and served as an elder of the First Christian Church of Dyersburg; a World II Army veteran; and, past president of the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club. He also had served on the Board of Trustees of Mid-South Christian College. He is survived by his wife, Louise Johnson; a daughter, Nancy J. Williams and husband, Dennis, of Germantown; a son, John W. Johnson and wife, Kathy, of Murfreesboro; and two granddaughters, Lauren Person and husband, David, of Murfreesboro and Nikki Johnson of Murfreesboro. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. E.A. Johnson; a sister, Mary Johnson; and two brothers, Leon Johnson and Ausley Johnson. The family requests memorials be sent to Church Health Center Dental Clinic, 1210 Peabody Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104 or Mid-South Christian College, P.O. Box 181056, Memphis, TN 38181. Online condolences may be given at www.curryfuneral.com.
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May 02, 1939 – June 29, 2009
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Read full obituary → July 30, 1942 – June 28, 2009
Donald Westfall, 66, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his residence.
He was a retired employee of Illinois Tool Works in Jackson, former employee of the tool and dye department of Heckethorn Manufacturing, enjoyed motorcycling and was a Baptist.
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Read full obituary → January 19, 1930 – June 28, 2009
Thomas Arledge Gibson, 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his residence. He was a retired supervisor of Inland Steel in East Chicago, Ind. for 37 years and a member of Newbern Assembly of God Church.
Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today in Palestine Cemetery with Pastor Lyndel Fisher officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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August 29, 1939 – June 24, 2009
Mr. Joseph Alec Stewart, Sr. , 69, of Waverly, TN died Wednesday, June 24th at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stewart was an Army Veteran of the Korean War. Services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 27th in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Rev. Wade McCarthy. Visitation will be Friday evening from 5:00 ? 8:00 pm at Curry Funeral Home. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Mr. Stewart is survived by 2 daughters, Terri Cloinger & Jeff, Dyersburg, TN and Mary Woodall and Kevin, Dyersburg, TN; 2 sons, Gary Stewart, Dyersburg, TN & Joe Stewart, Waverly, TN; 4 sisters, Ann Gehring, Janie Crane, Dee Brown, Diane Legler; 3 Brothers, Jerry Kelly, Dan Stewart, Sam Stewart; Best Friends, Eddie Glascock Bob Tennyson; 14 Grandchildren, Steven Nusbaum, Beth Kent, Erik & Jessica Hayes, Christopher Hayes, Brittani Horton, Gregory Horton II, Courtney Cloinger, Gary Lee Stewart, Jr.,Caitlin Cloinger, Korbyn Stewart, Cecil Harvey, Crystal & Brittany Slavick; 1 Great-granddaughter, Jennalee Hayes; Former wives, Karen Stewart and Polly Stewart. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earnest Watson and Mary Lou Matthews Stewart, 1 Sister, Pat Thurston and 1 brother, Earnest Stewart. Family request memorials be directed to the Community Cancer Fund, P. O. Box 1002, Dyersburg, TN 38025-1002.
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Read full obituary → October 12, 1932 – June 23, 2009
Marrion Bearden Markham, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics and a 40-year member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Rick Crawford and Bro. Glen Burse officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
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Read full obituary → June 05, 1913 – June 23, 2009
Rejina Thurmon Marshall, 96, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at The Highlands of Dyersburg.
She was a homemaker and a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ.
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February 10, 1910 – June 22, 2009
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Ruth Perkins Taylor, 65, of Clinton, Ky., formerly of Tiptonville, died Saturday, June 20, 2009 at Baptist Hospital in Union City. She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church in Clinton, Ky.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at the Tiptonville Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Chris Clark officiating. Burial will be in Lake Memorial Gardens.
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