Martha Rodgers

Martha Mable Alsup Rodgers, 83, of Caholkia, Ill., formerly of Newbern, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2011 at Touchette Regional Hospital in Centerville, Ill. She was a homemaker and a member of Maplewood Park Baptist Church. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. John Knapp officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors at 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include a sister, ...

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Deloris Clanton

Deloris "Corky" Harber Clanton, age 60, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2011 at her residence. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Picture This. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Billy Elder officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The family will receive visitors from 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Maria Clanton Fortner of Dyersburg and Maeleea Clanton ...

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Ruth Hanley

Ruth Frances Dickey Hanley, 90, of Newbern, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a retired office employee and professional sitter, member of Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church, former member of Newbern Women's Club and former member of Women of the Moose. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12 at Yorkville Cemetery with the Rev. George Butler officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors ...

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Harold Thurmond

Harold Maxie Thurmond Asleep in Jesus Jan., 2011. Born April 26, l933 in Dyersburg, Tn. Son of the late Flossie Thurmond (Williams) and David Strawnie Thurmond. Beloved father of Harold Wayne Thurmond, Vickie Marie Rameriz, Teresa Dianne Thurmond, the late Shelby Jean Thurmond, Stoney Mark Thurmond, and the late Jackie Lynn Thurmond, all from Dyersburg, Tn. and Mary Hamm of CA. Brother of the late Ralph Fay Thurmond, the late Imogean Thurmond (Preslar), Charles Winston Thurmond (Betsy) ...

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Murray Rushing

Murray Lynn "Rowdy" Rushing, 45, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired trucker driver. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday in the chapel Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Perry Grills and the Rev. Randy Potts officiating. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include three children, Chelsea Rushing, Shayna Rushing and Taylor Rushing, all of Dyersburg; his father and stepmother, Coy Lynn and Jean ...

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Guy Melton

Guy B. Melton, 66, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired dispatcher for DTS in St. Louis, Mo., a communicant of Holy Angels Church, member of Knights of Columbus, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in the Vietnam War and recipient of the Bronze Star. Services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Father Robert Stellini officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. The family will receive ...

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Jerry Dennison

Jerry Glen Denison, 78, of St. Charles, Mo., formerly of Obion, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 at St. Joseph's Hospital in St. Charles. He was a retired barber, a member of Woodard's Chapel Church, a member of Troy Masonic Lodge, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Robert Gunner officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors Monday at 11 a.m. until ...

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Eugene Hardin

Eugene "Twig" Hardin, 67, of Newbern, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, former manager of Babe Ruth Baseball in Dyersburg, and former member of the Dyersburg Kiwanis Club. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday in Dyer County Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Don Layman officiating. The family will receive visitors today from 4-7 p.m. at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Survivors include a daughter, Christie Hardin Hood of Dothan, Ala.; a ...

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Rose Tillman

Rose Ellen Tilford Tillman, 94, of Newbern, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2011 at Volunteer Community Hospital in Martin. She was a retired teacher for Dyersburg City School System, a member of United Methodist Women Dorcas Circle, Dyersburg Woman's Club, teacher of the Fidelis Class at Newbern First United Methodist Church, Alpha Delta Kappa, Volunteer for: Lifeline Blood Services, Newbern Public Library, Newbern Depot Fundraising Committee and Reelfoot Rural Ministries. Celebration of Life ...

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Walter Box

Walter Leslie "Peanut" Box, 58, of Bulls Shoals, Ark., formerly of Newbern, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired employee for the state of Tennessee. Graveside services will be at noon Friday at McCorkle Cemetery in Newbern with the Rev. Tommy Warner officiating. The family will receive visitors Friday at 10 a.m. at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Survivors include seven sons, Leslie Woodrow Box, Bobby Joe Box, Michael Ray Box, Douglas Lynn Box and John Wesley ...

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Billy Cozart

Billy R. Cozart, 77, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at his residence. He was a retired nurse extender for Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg and member of Fair Havens Church of Christ. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Daniel Rogers and Mr. Russell Cozart officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors from 4:30-7:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include his wife, Annie Sue ...

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Mary Owsley

Mary Nell Owsley, 66, of Trimble, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2011 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a retired employee of Kroger. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Emmaus Baptist Church with the Rev. James Hooper and the Rev. Paul Hogue officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Roger Owsley of Trimble; a daughter, Katherine Owsley of Newbern; three sons, Tim Meadows and wife, Shannon, of Loudon, ...

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George Wright

George William Wright, 85, of Newbern, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a former partner of Tri-County Farmers Equipment/ International Harvester Dealer and a mechanic and a World War II US Army veteran. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Klutts officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include two daughters, Stephanie Peevyhouse and husband, Allison and ...

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William Butler

William Eugene Butler, 81, of Newbern, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired truck driver for Tri-County Equipment Company, served in the Tennessee National Guard and was a member of Middle City Church of Jesus Christ. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. William Norman and the Rev. Mark Butler officiating. Burial will be in Butler Family Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include a son, Joe A. Butler and ...

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Pershing Doss

Pershing Doss, 93, of Trimble, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2011. He was a retired trucker driver for F&W Express and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Services were at 11 a.m. Saturday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Burial was in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Survivors include four daughters, Pat Shipman of Meridian, Miss., Teresa Davis of Dyersburg, Vickie Haynes of Fowlkes and Sandy King of Jackson; two sons, Ronnie Doss of ...

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Sarah Fowlkes

Sarah Garner Fowlkes, 89, of Newbern, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at her residence. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 3 p.m. today at Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Johnny Welch and the Rev. Steve Rogers officiating. Burial will be in Cool Springs Cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors at 2 p.m. today at the church. Survivors include two daughters, Myla Rae Griffin ...

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Vester Rose

Vester "Tambo" Rose Jr., 91, of Dyer, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2011 at Dyer Nursing Home. He was a retired business owner, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rutherford and a US Army veteran serving in World War II and was a POW. Services will be at 11:30 a.m. Thursday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Smith officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer. The family will receive visitors at 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Survivors ...

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Geraldine Adkins

Geraldine Adkins, 75, of Columbia, formerly of Newbern, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2011 at NHC in Columbia. She was a former employee of the Developmental Skills Center in Dyersburg. Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Criswell, the Rev. James Combs and the Rev. Joey Biache officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors from 4-7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include four daughters, ...

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Sue Williams

Sue Walton Williams, 77, of Newbern, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011 at the University of Alabama Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. She was a homemaker and a former employee of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home, attended Emmaus Baptist Church, but was a member of Mount Tirzah Baptist Church and a member of The Red Hats. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors ...

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Daphine Smith

Daphine O. Smith, 72, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville. She was a hairdresser. Services were Saturday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Halliburton officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include her husband, Robert J. Smith of Dyersburg; two daughters, Robin Moore and Marida Martin, both of Dyersburg; a son, Craig Cogdell of Newbern; four grandchildren, Josh Moore of Dyersburg, Steven Cogdell ...

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Philip Williams

Philip Williams, 66, of Newbern, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center He was owner of Williams Mowing. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Ronnie Scherffius and Bro. John Morris officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include his wife, Vicki Williams of Newbern; two sons, Drew Williams (Beth) and Kyle Williams (Ali Read), both of Newbern; and three brothers, Jim Nelson Williams and Leon ...

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Charles Gray

Charles 'Cotton' Gray, infant son of Jesse and Page Gray, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2011 at LeBonheur Children's Medical Center in Memphis. Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7 at Newbern First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gus Lohrum officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In addition to his parents, survivors include a sister, Mallory Gray of Dyersburg; grandparents Keith Campbell of Odin, Ill., ...

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Charles Hobbs, Jr.

Charles Hobbs, Jr.,73, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired painter. Graveside services were Sunday , January 2, 2011, at Rehoboth Cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home was was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Countess and Melissa Asbridge, both of Dyersburg, TN; two grandchildren, Briana Countess of Bartlett, TN and Courtney Countess of Dyersburg, TN. ...

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Laura Carrell

Laura Juanita "Granny Mom" Carrell, 88, of Newbern, died Friday, Dec. 31, 2010 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was retired as a floral designer for Newbern Florist and a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Services were Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Parks Thurmon and Randy Sims officiating. Burial was in Yorkville Cemetery. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Hulme and husband, Wayne, of Newbern; two sons, Lonnie Louis Carrell and Larry Mack Carrell, both of ...

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Rupert Young

Rupert N. "Bubba" Young, 73, of Lenox, died Thursday, December 30, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber works where he worked for over 35 years and was a U.S. Army veteran. Services were Sunday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Survivors include a daughter, Cyndi Harper of Lenox; a son, David Jones of Lenox; four sisters, Doris Ann Timmer of The Villages, Fla., Linda Bland ...

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Martha Peevyhouse

Martha Evelyn Peevyhouse, 89, of Newbern, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Baptist Church where she enjoyed the activities of the Church Members Club. She was a former member of the Edgewood Home Demonstration Club. Her hobby was quilting, and she was a member of the Edgewood Community Quilting Club. Services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Turner and the ...

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Dorothy Robertson

Dorothy E. Robertson (nee Weeks), age 89, of Hebron, IN, formally of Dyersburg, TN, passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Sunday, December 26, 2010 Dorothy was one of 13 children born to William and Hannah Weeks of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Dorothy was a homemaker and caregiver, She was a Member of the First Christian Church of Hebron. She enjoyed cooking, especially baking pies and cakes. Most of all she loved to dance, She was loved by all who knew her and we ...

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Carolyn Weik

Carolyn Jean Weik, 79, of Dyersburg, died Friday, Dec. 24, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a homemaker and a member of RoEllen Church of Christ. Graveside services were Monday at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with Bro. Alvin Chapman officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Donald Weik of Dyersburg; two sons, Eric Weik and wife, Tammy, of Cleveland, and Chris Weik of Dyersburg; a sister, June Hill of ...

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Opal Wilkerson

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Opal Garner Wilkerson, 95, of Trimble, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2010 at Dyer Nursing Home. She was a homemaker, a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Legion, and past president of the Trimble PTA where she also served as a district officer. Services were Sunday at Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where she was a member, with the Rev. Steve Rogers and the Rev. Johnny Welch officiating. ...

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Charles Ladd

Charles Eugene Ladd, 80, of Newbern, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Mr. Charles Miller and Mr. Mike Ladd officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors at 12 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include three sisters, Helen Ferraro of Racine, Wis., Betty Culver of Newbern and Louise Miller of Union City. He was ...

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Anna Denison

Anna Mae Denison, 85, of Newbern, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 2010. She was a homemaker. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Calvin Smith and the Rev George Butler officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include four daughters, Shirley Lenderman of Paragould, Ark., Arlene Jowers of Newbern, Tn. Vicky Medlin of Buchanan, Mich. and ...

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David Bryan

David M. "Mickey" Bryan, 70, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was retired as supervisor for Dyersburg Cotton Products after 37 years, a member of RoEllen Baptist Church, avid hunter and "family" man. Services were Saturday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Burial was in Reboboth Cemetery. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Capps Bryan of Dyersburg; two daughters, Teresa Bryan Clifton and husband, ...

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Glen Oliver

Glen Oliver, 83, of Newbern, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010 at Dyer Nursing Home. He was a retired glazer for Humboldt Glass Company and a member of Newbern Saddle Club. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Jerry Leach and Terry Harris officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include two daughters, Threase Dykes and husband, John, and Glenda Scott and ...

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Thomas Allen

Thomas Allen, 78, of Ridgely, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Corps of Engineers where he served as a construction inspector, was a U.S. Army veteran, worked for the Ridgely Police Department for 17 years and served as 1st lieutenant for the Ridgely Fire Department, was a charter member of Company D 105 3rd Division Combat Engineers where he held the position of sergeant, was a member of the Cottonwood Baptist Church ...

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Letha Dodds

Letha Langley Dodds, 89, of Newbern, died Friday, Dec. 10, 2010 at Gibson County General Hospital. She was a homemaker, retired bookkeeper for Newbern Hardware, a former employee of the Dyersburg Army Air Base and was a contributor to the museum located presently at the old Army base. Services were Saturday at Main Street Church of Christ in Newbern, where she was a member, with Bro. Sean T. Sullivan officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home was ...

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Rubye Castleman

Rubye Jewell Castleman, 90, of Newbern, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was a retired employee of All-Wear and a member of Main Street Church of Christ. Graveside services were Saturday at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern with the Rev. John Poor officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Survivors include a son, Danny Castleman and wife, Tammy, of Newbern; a sister, Gladys Harrison of Mishawake, Ind.; two grandchildren, Jessica ...

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Edward Lampert

Edward F. Lampert, 85, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He was retired from the military where he served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force, was a retired civil service employee and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where he served as a greeter. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. today at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Tom Burgner and the Rev. Lynn King officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include ...

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Gentry Bevis

Gentry B. "Doc" Bevis, 82, of Newbern, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at The Med in Memphis. He was a farmer and a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, but attended Lake Road Baptist Church and US Navy Veteran Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at Lake Road Baptist Church with the Rev. Odell O. ?Buddy? Weeks and the Rev. Jason Burnett officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorials Gardens. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. The family will receive ...

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Roy Hall

Roy Wayne Hall, 69, of Dyersburg, died Monday, Dec. 6, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fire Department. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Burial will be in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include four sisters, Barbara Hall of Yorkville, Irene Cook and Vivian Lowe, both of ...

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Donna Sisk

Donna C. Sisk, 67, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 at her residence. She was a homemaker and a retired cook for Fowler's Mini Mart. Services will be at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Burial will be in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include four sons, Kenneth Sisk and wife, C.C., of Sharon, Jeff Sisk and wife, Pam, Billy Sisk and wife, Betty, all of Newbern and James Sisk and wife, Kristi, of ...

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Paula Davidson

Paula Sue Jones Davidson, 55, of Newbern, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2010 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was a teacher for Northwest Tennessee Headstart in Newbern and Dyersburg, and a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Shannon Saliba officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. The family will receive visitors from 3-6 p.m. today at the funeral home. Survivors include her husband, ...

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Randy Lee

Randy Ray Lee, Sr.,65, of Newbern, died Monday at his residence. He was a retired cook for Murray State University, Survivors include his wife, Joyce Lee of Newbern; two sons, Earnest Lee of Newbern, TN and Randy Lee, Jr. of Obion, TN.; his twin sister Sandy Wilson and husband John of Indiana; two brothers, Andy Lee & Wife Suzie of Indiana and Robert "Bobby" Lee of Flordia.

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Betty Tharp

Betty Jean Tharp, 82, of Tiptonville, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 2010 at The Bridge at Ridgely. She was retired as owner of the Tiptonville Dairy Queen, a retired employee and fundraiser for the Tiptonville Easter Seals office, member of The Eastern Star and avid supporter of Easter Seals. Services were Monday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Don Reel officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. Survivors include her husband of 64 years, Raymond Tharp of Tiptonville; ...

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Lory Box

Lory Lynette Poteet box, 44, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 2010 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Mo. She was ultrasonographer for Methodist University Hospital in Memphis and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and National Ultrasonographer Association. A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. today at Hillcrest Baptist Church with the Rev. Lynn King officiating. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include her husband, Gary Box of ...

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James Bell

James "Jute" Bell, 82, of Yorkville, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 2010 at his residence. He was a retired farmer, a member of Neboville Church of Christ, served on the Gibson County Election Voting Center for the Nebo Voting District, member of National Farming Organization and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. F.T. Patton officiating. Burial will be in Yorkville Cemetery. Survivors include his wife ...

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O. Miller

O. B. "Bruce" Miller, 84, of Newbern, died Monday, Nov. 8, 2010. He was the retired owner and operator of Miller Auto & Tractor Supply and former employee of the town of Trimble, a member of the American Legion, former member of Newbern Merchants Association, former member of Trimble Church of Christ for 61 years, member of Fair Haven Church of Christ, U.S. Navy veteran serving in World War II on the USS Saratoga, and chief sorghum cooker at the Dyer County Fair. Services will be at 2 p.m. ...

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H. Harris

March 5, 1917

Herman Bruce Harris of Chattanooga, Tennessee and Los Angeles, California was born on March 5, 1917. When he was six years old, his adventurous young mother and father moved almost three thousand miles away to "the land of sunshine" -Los Angeles. They settled in an apartment near Westlake Park, and Bruce attended Third Street School. He graduated from L.A. High School, and immediately enrolled at U.C.L.A. , which had a new campus "near the ocean." He majored in Business, minored in Music, ...

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Teresa Gabel

Teresa Ann Gabel,47, of Kenton, died thursday, November 4, 2010 at Baptist Hospital in Union City, TN. Services will be 10:00 AM Saturday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Benny McVay. Internment will follow in Yorkville Cemetery. Survivors include her husband Carlos "Bubba" Gabel of Kenton, TN; four daughters Heather Gabel, Jennifer Gabel, Jessica Gable and Kayla Gabel all of Kenton, TN; her mother ,Dorothy Baker of Newbern, TN; her father, William ...

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