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John Noe

John Noe, 92 , of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 9, 2019, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 10, 1927 in Catron, Missouri, he was the son of the late Dolpha Lester Noe and the late Pearl Levada Santie Noe. While living in Chicago he was an employee of Zenith Radio and after moving to Dyersburg he was employed by Poly-One/Colonial Rubber Works. Mr. Noe was a member of the West Dyersburg Church Of Christ. Graveside services for Mr Noe will be held at ...

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Shirley LeeAnn Cavness

Shirley LeeAnn Cavness, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 12, 1941 in Henderson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Allen Medlin and the late Elsie Hart Medlin. Mrs. Cavness was a retired group home manager and member of The Gathering Place. Funeral services for Mrs. Cavness will be held at 12:30 PM on Friday, May 10, 2019 in the Chapel of ...

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Don Luckett

Don Luckett, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, May 5, 2019, at VanAyer Health & Rehabilitation Center in Martin, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 3, 1934 in Haywood County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Luckett and the late Nannie Leona Daniels Luckett. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and worked as a greeter at Wal-Mart for twenty years. Mr. Luckett was a member of Glendale Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Luckett will be held at 1:00 PM on ...

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Barbara Stover

Barbara Lenell Stover, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 14, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Chester Webb and the late Florence Jones Buchannon. She was a former employee of the Silver Castle, Dyersburg Fabrics, Sylvania and Maple Ridge Manor. Mrs. Stover was a faithful member of the Miller's Chapel Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services ...

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Shirley Doris Ables

Shirley Doris Ables, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, April 28, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 24, 1945, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Captain Pollard Burns and the late Lillie Mae Parmenter Copeland. Mrs. Ables was a retired employee of Sylvania. Funeral services for Mrs. Ables will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 in the Chapel of the Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Peggy Marie Smith Parnell

Peggy Marie Smith Parnell, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, April 27, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 18, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Allen Smith and the late Cynthia Quinn Tilghman Smith. Mrs. Parnell was a retired secretary for the Dyer County Agriculture Extension Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Dyersburg Cumberland Church, member of the Keenagers, member of the Bontheo ...

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Alfred Wayne Tidwell

Alfred Wayne Tidwell, 76 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 21, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He retired from IUEC Local 30 in Memphis, Tennessee. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Tidwell will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ward Tidwell; four sons, Tim Tidwell, Terry ...

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Mrs. Trumon Gwinn Allmon

Trumon Gwinn Allmon, 81 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, June 25, 1937, in Friendship, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Reggie Littleton "Litt" Gwinn and the late Robbie Mae Gwinn. Mrs. Allmon was the retired executive program assistant for the Dyersburg USDA/ASCS Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Tigrett Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Eva Faye Hudson

Eva Faye Hudson, 76 of Humboldt, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her residence in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joe Claybrook and the late Johnnie Craig Claybrook. She was a retired farmer, taxidermist and she served Gibson County as the first lady Road Commissioner. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Gibson Wells United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Hudson will be held at 12;00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, ...

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Tabitha Ward Cavaness

Tabitha Tallulah Cavaness, 41 of Alamo, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the home of her parents in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 20, 1978 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She held a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and was a licensed Professional Engineer. She was the Director of Project Development for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. Mrs. Cavaness was a member of the Davidson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian ...

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Sarah Lee Craig Mitchell

Sarah Lee Craig Mitchell, 84 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Obion, Tennessee, died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at her residence in Chicago, Illinois. Born Friday, December 21, 1934 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fred Craig and the late Alice Carter Craig. Mrs. Mitchell was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Mitchell will be 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Rick Isbell ...

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Michael Dwayne King

Michael Dwayne King, 65, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 25, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Rev. Alton King and the late Betty Hurt King. Mr. King was a retired truck driver for Cowan Logistics. Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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Roger Cathey

Roger Cathey, 67, of Friendship, Tennessee, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 28, 1951 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Cathey and the late Lorene Kirk Cathey. He and his wife, Jo Ann, served as the music worship leaders for Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee; where he was a member. Funeral services for Mr. Cathey will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, ...

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Alma Marshall

Alma Marshall, 85 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 28, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Bradford and the late Emma Pearl Albritton Bradford. Mrs. Marshall was a home-maker and retired factory employee. She was a member of the Trimble First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall ...

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Ryan Patrick Kennedy

Ryan Patrick Kennedy, 26, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 6, 1992 in Beaumont, Texas, Ryan was a graduate of Dyersburg High School and an employee of Sonic of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Kennedy are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Lay Kennedy (Ray) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his father, David A. Kennedy of Beaumont, Texas ; ...

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Joseph Eric Kates

Joseph Eric Kates, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, April 23, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas. He was an employee of SRG in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Kates will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe Ozment . Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern,Tennessee. Visitation will be Saturday, ...

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Mary D. Jayroe

Mary Jayroe, 96, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Friday, April 12, 2019, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Jayroe was born on Thursday, September 28, 1922 in Memphis, Tennessee to the late James Edward Deupree and the late Elizabeth Cleage Deupree. She was a former teacher at Dyersburg High School. Mrs. Jayroe was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and was a member of the McDowell Music Club. Funeral services will be ...

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Harold Cole

Harold Cole, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, April 12, 2019, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 3, 1941 in Halls, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Irby Cole and the late Dorothy Cole. He was retired from Republic Builders and proudly served in the United States Army. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. James Hooper officiating. Interment will ...

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Sherron Ayers

Sherron Robbins Ayers, 70 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Baptist Reynolds Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 30, 1948 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Dora Ethel Henley Robbins and the late Herbert J. Robbins. Sherron was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, and grandmother whose family meant the world to her and she will be greatly missed. She recently retired from the Dyer County Board of Education after 32 years of service, ...

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Hazel D. Young

Hazel D. Young, 89 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 10, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 20, 1929, in Gibson County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Lester Howell and the late Annie Mae Howell . She was a retired janitor for Trimble Elementary School and a member of Trimble First Baptist Church for over fifty years. Funeral services will be 3:30 PM Saturday, April 13, 2019 at ...

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Kenneth Galloway

Kenneth Galloway, 71, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, April 9, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 25, 1947, in Mason Hall, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Mann Galloway and the late Irene Alexander Galloway. In his thirty-five year career at Trimble Elementary School, Mr. Galloway, was a devoted teacher, principal and coach for football and basketball. He was a member of Trimble First Baptist Church, an avid ...

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Gloria A. Morgan

Gloria A. Morgan, 62 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 27, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence Saraifico and the late Sophie Jose Saraifico. She was the breakfast hostess for the Hampton Inn of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe ...

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Thomas Benjamin "Benji" Sandlin

Thomas Benjamin "Benji" Sandlin, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 11, 1962 in Harlingen, Texas, he was the son of Thomas "Tommy" Sandlin and Tanya Sandlin. He was a master plumber and an avid race car driver. Cremation services for Mr. Sandlin are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Sandlin of Dyersburg, ...

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Glen Davis

Glen Davis, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee after a year long battle with cancer. Born Thursday, November 14, 1946 in RoEllen, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Carl Davis and the late Mai Ellen Adkins Davis. He was a life-long farmer and owner/operator of Davis Trackhoe. Mr. Davis was a member of Newbern First Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard for six ...

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Joe "Ike" Pierce

Joe "Ike" Pierce, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 5, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William "Dude" Pierce and the late Ethel Hall Pierce. He was a self-employed carpenter, attended Zion United Methodist Church in Elbridge, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army and retired from the Tennessee Army ...

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Hal L. Rector

Hal L. Rector, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 24, 1948 in Pikeville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Logan Rector and the late Helen Kyle Rector. Hal attended Dyersburg City Schools and graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1966. He received a BS and MA in Education from the University of Tennessee at Martin. Hal was a retired employee of the ...

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George David Viar

George David Viar left this earth to go to his Heavenly Resting place on March 23, 2019 at the age of 61. David was born to the late George W. Viar and Betty Jo Hurley Viar on February 2, 1958. David served our country proudly in the U. S. Navy stationed primarily in San Diego, California. When he finished his tour of duty, he drove his motorcycle cross country to Dyersburg, Tennessee where his parents had settled. David and his parents attended RoEllen Cumberland Presbyterian Church. ...

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Wanda Faye Scobey

Wanda Faye Scobey, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 23, 1941 in Maury City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late R. S. Climer and the late Sadie Goodman Climer. She retired from Dyersburg Fabrics after thirty-one years of service. Funeral services for Mrs. Scobey will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Nora Ann Fortner Harber

Nora Ann Fortner Harber, 68, of Covington, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at Trinity Hospice House in Collierville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 12, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Edward Doyle Fortner and the late Mae Helen Stevens Fortner.She was a retired employee of Tennessee Electroplating in Ripley, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Harber will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 29, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Beverly Elaine Bryant

Beverly Elaine Bryant, 54, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 21, 2019, at her residence in Finley,Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 20, 1965, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Burless Bradford Davis and Peggy Sue Burns Davis. She was a Licensed Practical Nurse at Dyersburg Manor for over thirty years. Funeral services for Mrs. Bryant will be 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Sue Byars Walker

Sue Byars Walker, 86 of Calhoun, Georgia formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Calhoun Heath Care Center in Calhoun, Georgia. Born Tuesday, January 17, 1933 in Brownsville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leba L. Byars and the late Clara Carter Byars. Mrs. Walker was a retired medical transcriptionist for Methodist Hospital and a former volunteer for the Union Mission. Graveside services for Mrs. Walker will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 22, ...

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Annie Mae "Mama Shorty" Tucker

Annie Mae Tucker, 96, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 28, 1922, in Parsons, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Will Holland and the late Mae Belle Holland. She was a loving home-maker and Nanny. Funeral services will be 1:00 PM, Thursday, March 21, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Mr. Brent Pearce. Interment will follow in Dyer County ...

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Zada Ludlow Russ

August 7, 1930

Zada Griffie Ludlow Russ, 88, of Nashville, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Bristol Terrace Assisted Living Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born August 7, 1930 in Greenwood, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Charles Herbert Ludlow and the late Johnnie Belle Sibley Ludlow. She was a retired nurse for Dr. George McElroy in Newbern, Tennessee and served the United Methodist Church for over 50 years as the wife of Rev. Laurance S. Russ, Jr. (deceased 2003). Mrs. Russ ...

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Toney Goldsmith

Toney Goldsmith, 55, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 26, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Stanley Lee Goldsmith and the late Linda Lou Atchison Allen. He was a retired heating and air repairman. Funeral services will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 16, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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Ruth Wanda Scobey

Ruth Wanda Scobey, 89, of Obion, Tennessee died on Monday, March 11, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City,Tennessee. Born Friday, August 16, 1929, in Obion County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Burton Fields and the late Euna Bass Fields. She was home-maker and a lifetime member of Obion Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Scobey will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 14, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Daniel ...

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Evelyn Marie Franks Morgan

Evelyn Marie Franks Morgan, 66 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 9, 2019, at her residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 15, 1953 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Onie Odell Lovell and the late Myron Estell Moon Lovell. She was a retired employee of Methodist Hospital of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Morgan will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Christine Johnson

Christine Johnson, 98 of Dyer, Tennessee, formerly of Greenfield, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the home of her daughter in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 13, 1921 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Duvall Thurman and the late Lou Ellen Tate Thurman. Mrs. Johnson was a retired employee of Obion County General Hospital Dietary Department and member of the Greenfield Church of Christ. Cremation services are under the direction ...

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Travis D. Weaver

Travis D. Weaver, 64 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 10, 1954 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Weaver and the late Montelle Hopper Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a former restaurant manager. A celebration of life service for Mr. Weaver will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Tommye Jean Coffman

Tommye Jean Barham Coffman, 75, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 8, 1943 in Dyersburg (Millsfield Community), Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late T. C. "Jap" Sipes and Imogene Garrison Sipes. She was a retired employee of All Wear and retired licensed practical nurse. Mrs. Coffman was a member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Shelby Chunn

Shelby Chunn, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 30, 1959, in Ridgely, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Wilburn Tubbs and the late Ruth Murray Tubbs. She was a guard at Tyson Foods and was a member of Faithway Baptist Church in Troy, Tennessee. Funeral services will be 2:30 PM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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L. P. Yarbro

L. P. Yarbro, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 7, 1935, in Pemiscot County, Missouri. He was the son of the late James Dewey Yarbro and the late Lily Mae Prater Yarbro. Mr. Yarbro was a retired Master Carpenter for Ed Pickens Construction. Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, March 2, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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James Lee Sowell

James Lee Sowell, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 9, 1943 in Gibson County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Sherman Sowell and the late Annie Lou Hall Sowell. Mr. Sowell was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works. Graveside services for Mr. Sowell will be 11:30 AM on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at Yorkville Cemetery in Yorkville, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Nettie Ring Biggers

Nettie Ring Biggers, 68, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 1, 1950 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Murray "Spur" Ring and the late Mary Powell Ring. She was a retired store clerk and a Baptist. Funeral services for Mrs. Biggers will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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William Michael Cravens

William Michael Cravens, 61 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 26, 1957 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles William Cravens and Dorothy Marie Turner Cravens. Mr. Cravens was the custodian at Newbern Elementary School. Funeral services for Mr. Cravens will be 11:30 AM on Saturday, February 23, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Alton Lee Winchester

Alton Lee Winchester, 79 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 17, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 25, 1939 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James "Jim" Winchester and the late Lola Riddick Winchester. He was a retired electrician and former butcher for the old Big Star Supermarket in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Winchester was an avid outdoorsman and member of Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. ...

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Larry Odell Carter

October 26, 1928

Larry Odell Carter was born October 26, 1928 to Clarence Odell Carter and Rosa Mai Willis Carter in the Glendale community of Dyer County. He departed this earthly life for his eternal life on February 15, 2019. Growing up on a farm, Larry learned the meaning of hard work at an early age. He was formally educated at the Glendale School and Newbern High School. At age sixteen Larry said he had learned all he needed and began farming full time on the family farm. A few years later his ...

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Carlos Gabel

Carlos Gene Gabel, 69, of Kenton, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 14, 2019, at his residence in Kenton,Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 24, 1949, in Dyer, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Benton Lee Gabel and the late Lou Nell Glidewell Gabel. He was a retired truck driver for Mason Hall Grain Company in Mason Hall Tennessee. Visitation for Mr. Gabel will be Sunday from 12:30 PM until 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Brownie Lee Canada Keathley

Brownie Lee Canada Keathley, 79 of Dyer, Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 12, 2019, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 21, 1939 in Dyer, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Reed Canada and the late Beulah May McDaniel Canada. She was a retired employee of ITT in Milan, Tennessee and a member of Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Keathley will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 16, 2019 ...

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