Calvin Russell

Calvin Russell, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 18, 2013, at Regional Hospital Of Jackson in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 18, 1927 in Bragg City, Missouri.He was a retired service technician from Sears, US Army Veteran and member of the Dyersburg American Legion. Funeral services for Mr. Russell will be 3:00 PM, Thursday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Danny Klutts officiating. Interment will follow in Rehoboth Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. ...

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Joy Jones

Joy Corinne Jones, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 16, 2013, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 12, 1931 in Fowlkes, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late King Smith Abernathy and the late Jarmie Lucille Layman Abernathy. She was a homemaker and former beautician. Mrs. Jones was a graduate of Newbern High School and was valedictorian of her class. She attended Bethel College on a vocal scholarship. She was known for her love of singing and ...

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Janette Sawyer

Janette"Nana" Sawyer, 59 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 16, 2013, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 4, 1953 in Brookland , Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late James and Lilly Branscom Owens. She was the wife of the late David "Potts" Sawyer. Janette was a loving mother and grandmother. A celebration of life service will be held Tuesday, August 20, at 6:30PM in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Gus Lohrum, Mr. Byron ...

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Joyce Robertson

Joyce Pauline Robertson , 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, August 12, 2013 at her residence. Born Wednesday, November 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Brown Ray and the late Ruby Estelle Glozier Ray. Funeral services for Mrs. Robertson will be 1:00 PM, Thursday in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams ...

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Mike Pierce

Mike Pierce, 53 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born Sunday, June 17, 1962 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was an employee of Jerry Sollis Construction Company. Funeral services for Mr. Pierce will be 7:00 PM on Friday, March 11, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with New Life Church Pastor Adams Enochs officiating. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home He is ...

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Rev. Richard Carruth

Rev. Richard Taylor Carruth, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 7, 2016 at the home of his daughter in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 27, 1940 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Dean Carruth and the late Helen Berryhill Carruth. He was a retired United Methodist Church minister, serving recently at Zion, Hornbeak and Mount Manuel United Methodist Churches. Rev. Carruth proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Rev. ...

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Brenda Sawyers

Brenda J. Sawyers, 71 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 7, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 28, 1944, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Robert Holland, Sr. and the late Linnie B. Holland. She was a retired cashier for the Dyersburg City School System and a member of Second Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. Funeral services will be 2:00 PM, Thursday, March 10, 2016, in the ...

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Cleamon Pope

Cleamon Ray Pope, 91 of Trimble, Tennessee went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 27, 1924, he was the son of the late Albert Ross Pope and the late Mary L. Tharpe Pope. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and was an avid supporter of the Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association and the Spotted Saddle Horse Breeders' and Exhibitors' Association. Mr. Pope ...

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Jenny Bradford

Jenny Lee Bradford, 52 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 4, 2016, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 5, 1963 in Norfolk, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late David Max Nobles, Sr. and the late Ann L. Meekins Mitchell. She was a cashier for Dollar General. Funeral services for Mrs. Bradford will be 1:00 PM on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Dr. Bill Oakley officiating. Visitation will be Monday from 11:00 AM ...

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Darrell King

July 8, 1976

Darrell Ray King, 39 of Nashville, Tennessee died on Friday, March 4, 2016, at St. Thomas Hospital-West in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. King was born on July 8, 1976 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. King will be 4:00 PM on Monday, March 7, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Internment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Monday from 2:30 PM until 4:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He ...

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James Lowe

James Emmett Lowe, 64 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 29, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the former manager of Gatlin's Grocery. Funeral services for Mr. Lowe will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM-8:00 PM at ...

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Anna Wenz

Anna Kate Wenz was granted her angel wings on March 2, 2016, following a courageous battle with a team of Ninjas that were relentless. Anna Kate never showed any signs of weakness nor any signs of giving up until she was ready to go "Home." Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends who Anna Kate had touched in some small way throughout her short, yet very memorable life. Anna Kate's life would seem too short to many, but those, who were touched by her, understood that ...

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Billy Ford

Billy Wayne Ford, , 62 of Union City, Tennessee died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at his residence in Union City, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 2, 1953 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Michael Adam Ford and the late Ethel Lou Bing Ford. He was a former employee of Allen Searcy. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Waid Ford of Union City, Tennessee; two sons, Billy W. Ford of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Michael Ford of ...

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Brenda Godwin

Brenda Sue "Penny" Godwin, 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, September 06, 1957, in St. Louis , Missouri. She was an LPN and former employee of CareAll. Funeral services will be 7:00 PM, Thursday, March 3, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. James Combs . Visitation will be Thursday, March 3, 2016, from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Patricia Mosley

Patricia Jean Moseley, 53 of Bowling Green, Kentucky died on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Greenview Regional Hospital in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Born Sunday, May 13, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Chester Clark and the late Catherine J. Hubbard Clark. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for Ms. Moseley will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. John Wayne Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in Sorrell's Chapel ...

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James Criswell, Sr.

James Byron "Jim" Criswell, Sr., 58 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 8, 1957, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Archie Criswell and the late Merry Ann Jones Criswell. Mr. Criswell was a former police officer with the Newbern Police Department, Dyersburg Police Department and Dyer County Sheriff's Department and was a graduate of the the Tennessee Law Academy. ...

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William Climer

William "Bill" Climer, 84 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Live Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Friday, April 24, 1931, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Burton Franklin Climer and the late Jettie Pinkley Climer. Mr. Climer served his country in the United States Army and was a retired welder of Verson-All Steel Press in Chicago, Illinois and Holloway Construction Company. Graveside services will be 11:30 AM, Monday, February 29, 2016 ...

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Laynee Willis

Laynee Sky Willis, two month old, of Dyersburg, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at her residence. Born Saturday, December 05, 2015, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Randy Blair Littles and Raven Sierra Willis. Graveside funeral services will be 4:00 PM, Monday, February 29, 2016, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Kerry Zeiss . Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery-Dyersburg in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Survirors ...

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Johnnie Climer

Johnnie B. Climer, 78 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Monday, February 22, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 8, 1938 in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Moody Climer and the late Mandy Adline Schofield Climer. Mr. Climer was employed for the City of Dyersburg for twenty years and was a farm hand. Graveside services for Mr. Climer will be 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016, at New Haven Cemetery. ...

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Terrell Combs

Terrell Edward "Terry" Combs, 72 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 8, 1943 in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son the late Fred Lee Combs and the late Esther Mae Childers Combs. Mr. Combs retired from the City of Dyersburg as the Superintendent of the Water Department. Memorial services for Mr. Combs will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Harmony Baptist Church with Rev. James Combs ...

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Carolyn Thompson

Carolyn Thompson, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 21, 2016, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 17, 1940 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eubel Dennison and the late Mary Whitson Dennison. She was a former employee of Flowers Insurance, retired realtor with Tennessee Realty and member of Center United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Thompson will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, February 24, 2016 in the ...

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Robert Mann

Robert Wayne Mann, 77 of Samburg , Tennessee died on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 19, 1938, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lester Hershel Mann and the late Frances Rebecca Uselton Mann. Mr. Mann was a retired truck driver and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday,February 20, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Max Winchester

Max Winchester, 80 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 26, 1935, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Gus Winchester and the late Minnie McDonald Winchester. He will be remembered as a lifetime professional musician who played with the best. Funeral services for Mr. Winchester will be 2:00 PM on Friday, February 19, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Larry Dunaway

Larry Dunaway, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 1, 1942 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Howard Dunaway and the late Mollie Alsup Dunaway. He was the retired plant manager for All-Wear Manufacturing and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Mr. Dunaway was a Christian who served at the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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James Ferguson

James "Jim" Ferguson, 84 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 14, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 29, 1931 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Aron Ferguson and the late Coelia Harrington Ferguson. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and partner in Ferguson Farms. Mr. Ferguson was a member of the Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Graveside services for Mr. Ferguson will be held at ...

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Doug Burns

Doug Burns, 66 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 23, 1949 in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was a former employee of World Color and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Funeral services for Mr. Burns will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Carmon Dennison officiating. Interment will follow in Fairview ...

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Billy Evans

Billy Evans, 55 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 11, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 7, 1960 in East St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Raymond Evans and the late Joan Thomas Evans. He was a former mechanic for Dunn's Village Exxon. Funeral services for Mr. Evans will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky DeSpain officiating. ...

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Jimmy Ables

Jimmy Dale Ables, 51 of Lenox, Tennessee died on Monday, February 8, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 11, 1964, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a farmer. Graveside services for Mr. Ables will be 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 10, 2016, from 12:00 PM until 2:00 PM at ...

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Tamatha Franklin

Tamatha "Tammy" Rena Boone Franklin, 44 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, February 8, 2016, at her residence. Born Monday, March 22, 1971 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Franklin will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Dyersburg City Cemetery with Rev. Loren Stephens officiating. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She is survived by her husband, George Franklin of Dyersburg, Tennessee; four sons, Joshua Franklin, Jordan ...

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Martha Anderson

Martha Weaver Anderson, 91 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, February 5, 2016, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 30, 1924, in Springfield, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Walter Raleigh Weaver and the late Virgie Edison Weaver. Mrs. Anderson was the Owner and Publisher of Dyersburg Mirror, Newbern Tennessean and Ripley Voice. Her family was the focus of her life. The family will honor her wishes with private services. She leaves to ...

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Luther Watkins

Luther Lee "Luke" Watkins, 91 of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 7, 1924 in Camden, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George Taylor Watkins and the late Nancy Hedge Watkins. He was a retired business owner, member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars,Disabled American Veterans and AARP. Mr. Watkins proudly served his country in the United States Army during World ...

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Cherrye Thomason

Cherrye Faye Thomason , 79 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, February 1, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Monday, March 23, 1936, in Gibson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Wesley Worley and the late Lillian Clara Rogers Worley. Mrs.Thomason was a retired employee for Kellwood. Graveside services will be 2:00 PM, on Thursday, February 4, 2016, at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee. Officiating this service ...

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Faye Davis

Faye Davis, 80 of Springville, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 31, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Volunteer Community Healthcare in Martin, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 12, 1935 in Waynesboro, Tennessee,she was the daughter of the late Joseph Tharpe and the late Mary Murtle Tatum Tharpe. Mrs. Davis was a retired employee of National Can Company in Clearing, Illinois Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be 12:00 PM on Friday, February 5, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home ...

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Stacy Harris

Stacy Ray Harris, 45 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Monday, November 9, 1970, in Marion, Indiana. Mr. Harris was a Supervisor for Hexpol. He was an avid Indianapolis Colts Fan and the family ask that people in attendance to wear blue to honor Stacy's love for the Colts. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Monday, February 8, 2016, at Norhtside Church of Jesus Christ. Officiating this service ...

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Barbara Luther

Barbara Rose Luther, 69 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 7, 1946 in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Vester Rose, Jr. and the late Myrtle Lee Hensley Rose. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Sylvania. Graveside services for Mrs. Luther will be 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Bobby Baker

Bobby "PA" Baker, 75 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 30, 1940 in Trimble, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Leonard Baker and the late Thelma Irene Morris Baker. Mr. Baker was the former Chief of Police for the City of Trimble, retired Sgt.. for the City of Newbern Police Department, farmer and truck driver for Ferguson Farms. He was a member of the Trimble First ...

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Sarah Rawdon

Sarah F. Rawdon, 51 of Obion, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at her residence in Obion, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 19, 1964, she was a former employee of Omni-Vision. Funeral services for Mrs. Rawdon will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, January 30, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. Perry Grills officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived ...

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James Stewart

James Thomas "Mr. Tom" Stewart, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 19, 1933 in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James E. Stewart and the late Haultress Walker Stewart. He was a retired employee of Billy Rogers Plumbing, member of Holy Hills Baptist Church, supporter of the Paralyzed Veterans Program and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. ...

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Robert Smith

Robert J."Bob" Smith, 82 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 20, 2016, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Friday, February 3, 1933 in Friendship, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Amos Smith and the late Hazel Smith. He retired from the United States Navy where he proudly served his country during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 24, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral with Rev. Robert ...

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Barbara Allen

Barbara Jean "Bobbi" Pray Allen, 83 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 14, 1932 in Waltham, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Forrest Pray and the late Camilla Caruso Pray. She was a former nurse and retired beautician, member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and former member of the Eastern Star. Funeral services for Mrs. Allen will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 23, 2016 in ...

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Jonathan Reynolds

Jonathan Allen Reynolds, 43 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 18, 1972 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jessie Elvis Reynolds and the late Reba A. Cravens Reynolds. He was the co-owner of Reynolds Auto Repair. Funeral services for Mr. Reynolds will be 10:30 AM on Monday, January 18, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Rev. Ray Winstead. ...

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Connie White

Connie Pylent White, 79 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 9, 1936 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward Pylent and the late Exie Regina Mancell Pylent. She was a home-maker and her family was the joy of her life. Funeral services for Mrs. White will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, January 17, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Bro. ...

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Cleo Whitley

Cleo Whitley, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 13, 2016, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 19, 1932 in Corinth, Mississippi. She was the daughter of the late James Warren Mays and the late Altie Mae Jones Mays. She was a member of the Shelter For The Sheep Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Whitley will be 10:00 AM on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. ...

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Lula Gay

Lula Pearl Gay, 86 of Tigrett, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at her residence in Tigrett, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 7, 1930 in Giles County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Otis Alexander Smith and the late Minnie Pearl Powell Smith. She was a home-maker and loving Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother. Funeral services for Mrs. Gay will be 1:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2016 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Mr. James Jaquess ...

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Wayne Lamb

Wayne Thomas Lamb, 75, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at Tennova Healthcare-Dyersburg Regional in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 12, 1941 in Owl City, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles Lamb and the late Louella Harrison Lamb. He was a retired employee of Bellsouth and member of the Communications Workers of American and Telecom Pioneers. Mr. Lamb proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Lamb will be ...

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Carolyn Mallard

Carolyn Jetton Luckett Mallard, 72 of Obion, Tennessee died on Sunday, January 10, 2016, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 3, 1943, in Obion County , Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Rafe Jetton and the late Mildred Weisner Jetton. She was a loving homemaker. Funeral services will be 12:00 PM, Thursday, January 14, 2016, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Johnny Michael ...

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Joyce Chipman

Joyce Holland Chipman, 81 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 6, 2016, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg. Born Sunday, June 3, 1934, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer Herschel Holland and the late India Avaleen Baker Holland. Mrs. Chipman was a retired Admissions Clerk for Dyersburg State Community College and was a member of the St. Mary's Episcopal Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Chipman will be 1:00 PM on Friday, January 8, 2016 in the ...

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Evelyn Spencer

July 1, 1932

Evelyn R. Flowers Spencer, 83, (formerly of Newbern, TN) went to her sleep in Jesus very peacefully Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at her home in Alabaster, AL . Born July 1, 1932 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clayton Ivie and Maurine Roddy Lippard. She was raised in Dyer County, Tennessee and graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1950. Mrs. Spencer retired as the Executive Director of Newbern Housing Authority in September 1997 after serving the community for ...

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