Alma D. Neace

Alma D. Neace, 71 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 10, 1947 in Blue Diamond, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Joshua Fugate and the late Mae Fugate. Mrs. Neace was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Neace are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, Brownlow Neace of Memphis, Tennessee; one daughter, Bobbie Tidwell of Dyersburg, Tennessee; ...

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Denise Ann Meyer

July 4, 1957

Denise Ann Meyer, 61 of Warrior, Alabama, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 15, 2018, at her residence in Warrior, Alabama. Born on July 4, 1957 in Shawnee Mission, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Billy Pruessner and the late Doris Pruessner. Mrs. Meyer was a retired licensed practical nurse. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Meyer will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 25, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Charles M. Brewer

Charles M. Brewer, 85 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Carbondale and DeSoto. Illinois, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 18, 1933 in Carbondale, Illinois, he was the son of the late George Allen Brewer and the late Lena Hill Brewer. Mr. Brewer was a retired employee of Tesa Tuck, Inc., member of the New Life Tabernacle in Murphysboro, Illinois from 1971 until 2018 and proudly served his ...

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Martha Marie Cobb

Martha Marie Cobb, 97 of Newbern, died on Monday, November 5, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 23, 1921 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Connell and the late Maggie Lou Connell. She a retired private duty sitter for Parkview Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee and a member of the Newbern First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Cobb will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 ...

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Mary Elizabeth Howell

Mary Elizabeth Howell, 90 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 2, 1928 in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Noah Daniel Morgan and Amy Gladys Ray Morgan. Mrs. Howell was a self employed business owner. A memorial service for Mrs. Howell will be held a later date. She is survived by six sons, Rick Dunahoo (Sarah) of Newbern, Tennessee, Adrian L. McComb (Laurie) of ...

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Phillip Shane Flowers

Phillip Shane Flowers, 66 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 1, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 12, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Edward Flowers and the late Elaine Flatt Flowers. He was a retired electrician with Kiwitt. Mr. Flowers was a member of IBEW for over thirty five years and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Funeral services for ...

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Dorothy Cook Ferguson

Dorothy Cook Ferguson, 87 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 29, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 31, 1931 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Sam Edward Cook and the late Maggie Lee Heskett Cook. She was the valedictorian of the 1949 class of Trimble High School. Mrs. Ferguson was a homemaker. Graveside services for Mrs. Ferguson will be 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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Dorothy Louise Smith

Dorothy Louise Smith, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 26, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 19, 1934, in Tyler, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late Lexie Ruby Cox and the late Gertrude Buchanan Cox. She was a loving homemaker. A celebration of life visitation will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by ...

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Brenda Joyce Moore

Brenda Joyce Moore of Dyersburg passed away Friday, October 26, 2018, at the age of 71. Brenda was born on a cold, snowy day in Crockett County in her parents’ home at Chestnut Bluff. Brenda was born first, then – in what was a surprise – her brother Terry followed. Her parents were Walter Royce and Mary Frances Ford, fondly remembered as longtime owners of Ford’s Grocery in Lauderdale County’s Curve community. Brenda graduated from ...

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Connie Faye Gourley McIntosh

Connie Faye McIntosh, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 23, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 22, 1966, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of Mr. Aldeon Wayne Gourley and Mrs. Ruth Ann Rose Gourley . Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 25, 2018, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tommy Roper. Visitation ...

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Joy Faye Patterson Summers

Joy Faye Patterson Summers, 55 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 20, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 25, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joy "Bud" Patterson and the late Monette Permenter Chase. She and her husband were the former owners of City Cafe located in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Summers will be 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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James "Bud" William Fair, Sr.

James "Bud" William Fair, Sr. , 65 of Obion, Tennessee died on Friday, October 19, 2018, at his residence in Obion,Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 8, 1953, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late W. B. "Doodle" Fair and Mrs. Sue Sawyer Fair. Mr. Fair was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Caterpillar. Funeral services for Mr. Fair will be 1:30 on Sunday, October 21, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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David J. Walker

David J. Walker, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 16, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elvert Nelson Walker and the late Nina May Roberts Walker. He was the retired produce manager for Kroger in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Walker served on the Forked Deere Electric Cooperative Board of Directors for eighteen years and was presently serving as ...

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Kay Robbins

Kay Robbins, 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 16, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 5, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Barker and the late Lois Sanford Barker. Mrs. Robbins was a home-maker A celebration of life service will be held on Friday, October 19, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Brent Pearce. Visitation will be Friday from 11:00 AM ...

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George D. "Doc" Cowart

George D. "Doc" Cowart, 91, of Springville, Tennessee died on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence in Springville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 3, 1927 in Henagar, Alabama, he was the son of the late George B. Cowart and the late Jessie Marbutt Cowart. Mr. Cowart retired from the United States Air Force after 20 years of service to his country. He was a member of the Henry Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Cowart will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 20, 2018 in the ...

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Jerry Lynn Bargery

Jerry Lynn "Mulehead" Bargery, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 15, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 21, 1940 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Melvin E. Bargery and the late Martha S. Miller Bargery. He was a former employee of the Lake County Highway Department and served as an officer for the Ridgely Police Department and the Lake County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Bargery was a Master Mason with Masonic Lodge # ...

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Jerry Patterson

Jerry Paul Patterson, 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee.Born Thursday, November 10, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jesse Elick Patterson and the late Lettie Elizabeth Patterson. He was the owner of Patterson Brothers Wrecker Service.Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be 3:00 PM on Thursday, October 17, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Shirley Rollins Adkins

Shirley Anne Rollins Adkins, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 14, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 17, 1935 in Friendship, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Wray Rollins and the late Gladys Loral Gooch Rollins. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. The joy of her life was sharing in the lives and caring for the children of her family and friends. A private service will be held at a ...

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Dorothy Virginia Ray King

Dorothy Virginia Ray King, 83 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 12, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 14, 1935 in Decatur County , Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Elvis Ray and the late Bertha Smothers Ray. She was a home-maker Graveside services for Mrs. King will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Yorkville Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Chuck Carter. Family and ...

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James Monroe McCulloch

James Monroe McCulloch, 79, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 9, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 8, 1939, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Mr. James Cecil McCulloch and the late Mrs. Pauline Tickle McCulloch. He was a farmer and proudly served his county in the Tennessee National Guard for twelve years. Graveside services will be 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at Church Grove Cemetery ...

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Leon "Buddy" Poor

Leon "Buddy" Poor, 94 of Obion, Tennessee died on Friday, October 5, 2018, at his residence in Obion, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 9, 1924 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Grady Poor and the late Tula Journey Poor. He was a retired plant engineer with A T & T, member of Oakridge Church of Christ and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Funeral services for Mr. Poor will be 1:00 PM on Monday, October 8, 2018 in the ...

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Dwayne Parnell

August 14, 1959

Thomas Dwayne Parnell died on October 3rd, 2018 at his home in Santa Barbara in the presence of his loving family, son Eli Baur and life partner Molly Baur. Surviving are his parents, Thomas and Patricia Parnell of Newbern, Tennessee, sister Cindy (Edward) Dobbs of Memphis, Tennessee, nephew Andrew Dobbs, and nieces Ella and Lila Dobbs. Affectionately known as Parnell, he was born August 14, 1959 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He grew up in Newbern Tennessee with a large and ...

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Richard Edward Wells

Richard Edward Wells, 46, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 2, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 16, 1971, in Bellville, Illinois. Mr. Wells was the Resource Officer for the Dyer County Sheriff Department at Dyer County High School, a former member of the Dyer County Rescue Squad, and former CERT at North West Correction Complex . Funeral services will be 11:00 AM, Friday, October 5, 2018, in the Chapel of ...

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Martin Luther "Luke" Carnell

Martin Luther "Luke" Carnell passed away on Monday October 1, 2018 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his daughter Carol Carnell Higgins (Terry), two sons Daryl Carnell (Laura) and Gerald Carnell. One Brother, Edwin "Skeeter" Carnell. Six grandchildren: Hayley Higgins (Josh Nolen), John-Hayden Higgins, Emily Carnell Young (John), Malissa Carnell Flagg (Garrett), Ashley Carnell Flansburg (Abe) and Alicia Carnell (Skylier). ...

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Gail Moore

Glenda Gail Webb Moore, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, September 28, 2018, at her residence in Newbern,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 7, 1955, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Horace Lynn (Pete) Webb and the late Ruby Nell Demery. Memorial services for Ms. Moore will be 5:00 PM on Wednesday, October 3, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner . Visitation will be ...

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Billy Warren "Wild Bill" Copeland

Billy Warren "Wild Bill" Copeland, 77, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Friday, September 28, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 28, 1941 in Wayne County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Hassell Lee Copeland and the late Virsey Mae Brown Copeland. He was a farmer. Funeral services for Mr. Copeland will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Leonard Manson Cooper

Leonard Manson Cooper, 87 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, September 28, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 17, 1931 in Toone, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jessie James Cooper and the late Leolia King Cooper. Mr. Cooper was the retired co-owner of Libby's Boatland in Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be 12:30 PM on Saturday, September 29, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Jerry Pinckley

Jerry Lynn Pinckley, 73 of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 27, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Born Sunday, June 3, 1945, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Leonard Pinckley and the late Edith Lucille Nails Pinckley. He was a retired employee of Ermco Manufacturing. Funeral services for Mr. Pinckley will be 1:30 PM on Sunday, September 30, 2018, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Bobbie Sue Morrow

Bobbie Sue Morrow, 70 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 16, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Frank Carroll and the late Rosetta Conder Carroll. Mrs. Morrow was a home-maker and member of the Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Morrow will be 10:30 AM on Friday, September 28, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Felix Coleman "F. C." Shoffner

Felix Coleman "F. C." Shoffner, Jr., 87 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 25, 2018, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 16, 1931 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Felix Shoffner and the late Lelia Walton Shoffner. He obtained his pilots license at the age of 15 while living in the state of Washington where his father worked on the Manhattan Project. He also served in the Civil Air Patrol while living in Washington before ...

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Kenneth E. Glidewell

Kenneth E. Glidewell, 74, of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Memphis VA Medical Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 10, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Earl Glidewell and the late Charleen Jones Glidewell. Mr. Glidewell was a retired employee of the Gibson County Sheriff's Department, member of the Tennessee Constables Association and member of the Trimble Assembly of God Church. He was a United States Army Veteran ...

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Evelyn M. Butler

Evelyn M. Butler, 83 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 22, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 2, 1935 in Corinth, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late James Warren Mays and the late Altie Mae Jones Mays. She worked as a Nurses Aide at PCU in her earlier years because she loved taking care of the sick. In her later years she was a resident of Dyersburg Nursing Home where she was such an encourager to ...

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Harold G. "Slim" Allen

Mr. Harold G. "Slim" Allen went home to be with His Lord & Savior September 19, 2018 at his residence. Slim was well known throughout the community as a dedicated family man and a very hard worker. Slim enjoyed being a jokester, riding horses, entertaining children of all ages and the great adventures with Pedro, The World Most Personal Mule. Pedro brought people from all around as Slim taught him to drink Mountain Dew from a bottle, turn on the water fountain and drink the ...

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Nelda Whitson Doss

Nelda Whitson Doss, 82, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 2, 1936 in Jackson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Temple Siler and the late Viola Fay Radford Siler. She was a home-maker and assisted with the family farming operation. Mrs. Doss was a member of the Trimble United Methodist Church, Co-founder of the Trimble Area Women's Civic Club, member of the Trimble Library ...

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Teresa Ann Wilson Braddy

Teresa Ann Wilson Braddy, 48 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, September 14, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 20, 1970 in Memphis, Tennessee ,she was the daughter of the late Huston Smith Wilson and Mary Marie Hogue Wilson. Ms. Braddy was a homemaker Graveside services for Ms. Braddy will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 16, 2018 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Philip Avery Lippard

Philip Avery Lippard, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 11, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 28, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the owner of Lippard Construction Company. Graveside services for Mr. Lippard will be 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at Elbridge Cemetery. Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He is survived by his wife of sixty years, Martha Alice Henderson Lippard of Newbern, Tennessee; four sons, Philip ...

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Wallace Sexton

Wallace E. Sexton, 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, September 10, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, October 22, 1940 in Round Lake, Florida, he was the son of the late Guilford Robert Sexton and the late Mary Ethel Welch Sexton. Mr. Sexton was a 1964 graduate of Memphis State University and was a member of the 1963 undefeated Memphis State Tiger Football Team. He served as director the Tennessee Technology Center of Newbern for forty one years and was a ...

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Linda Gale Warren

Linda Gale Warren, 67 of Bethel Springs, Tennessee died on Monday, September 10, 2018, at North Mississippi Regional Medical Center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Born Monday, December 11, 1950 in Pope, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late James E. Shankle and the late Minnie B. House Shankle. She was a loving mother and home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Warren will be 11:00 AM on Friday, September, 14, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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William Edward "Will" Davis, II

William Edward "Will" Davis, II, 37 of Amarillo, Texas, formerly from Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 8, 2018, in Amarillo, Texas. Born Friday, April 3, 1981 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of William Edward Davis and Barbara Allen Davis. Mr. Davis was a carpenter. Graveside services for Mr. Davis will be 12;00 PM on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Bill Phipps, ...

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Stephen Lyn Fair, Sr.

Stephen Lyn Fair, Sr.,48 of Rutherford, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 8, 2018, at his residence in Rutherford, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 6, 1970 in Dyer county, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clarence Fair, Jr. and Linda Burns Landrum. Mr. Fair was an office supervisor for Jones Manufacturing and a member of the First Baptist Church in Rutherford, Tennessee. Stephen was always determined to put a smile on everyone's faces. He loved people with all of his heart and saw ...

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Jesse Lloyd Powers

Jesse Lloyd Powers, 77 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Thursday, September 6, 2018, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville,Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 6, 1941, in Atwood, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Johnny Granville Powers and the late Mamie Dee Gateley Powers. Jesse coached Trimble Demon basketball for thirty years. He was passionate about the game and loved his role as coach and teacher. After his retirement in 1994, he farmed with Parks ...

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Don Council

Don Council, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 10, 1925, in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Donnell Council and the late Dolly Grisham Council. Mr. Council served in the United States Army during WWII, was a retired employee of International Harvester in Memphis, Tennessee, he then returned to Newbern to farm. He was a founding member, long time deacon of Emmaus Baptist Church, and a ...

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Rosalee Martindale

Ruth Rosalee Martindale, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 18, 1941 in Vincennes, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Tapley and the late Edith Hansen Sampson. She will always be remembered for the love and care that she showed her family whether it was serving as a girl scout leader ,showing her support as their #1 fan at the activities they were involved with or ...

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Cynthia Fay Hinson

Cynthia Fay Hinson, 54 of White Bluff, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 9, 1964 in Ridgely, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roy Bernard Ward and the late Dorothy Louise Dean Ward. She was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Hinson will be 3:00 PM on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Mr. Joe Watson. ...

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Cathy E. Montgomery

Cathy E. Montgomery, 62 , of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 16, 1956 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Daniel Ables and the late Betty Cryer Ables. Mrs. Montgomery was a retired business owner. Graveside services for Mrs. Montgomery will be 11;00 AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 at New Haven Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Danny Klutts. ...

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Darrell Wesley

Darrell Kent Wesley, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 21, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 25, 1943 in Alton, Illinois. He was the son of the late Oscar Wesley and the late Retha Accord Wesley. Mr. Wesley was a retired electrical engineer with Ermco. Cremation services for Mr. Wesley are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Andrew Reid Wesley and his wife, ...

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Clara Slack Farmer

Clara Slack Farmer of Dyersburg passed away Monday, August 20, 2018, at the age of 85. Clara was born in Athens, Tennessee on March 19, 1933. She was the daughter of John Charles and Clara Roller Slack, both of whom were from early East Tennessee Families. After her family moved to Knoxville in 1948, she was in the last graduating class at Knoxville High School. She entered the University of Tennessee in 1951 and was graduated in 1955 with a B.S. in Library Science. While at UT she was ...

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Charles "Charlie" Jasper Thompson

Charles Jasper "Charlie" Thompson, Sr., 64 of Newbern, Tennessee, formerly of Finley, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 20, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 11, 1954, in Crockett County, Tennessee,he was the son of the late Floyd Jasper Thompson and the Mary Reeves Rickman. He was a farmer. Graveside services for Mr. Thompson will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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