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David Moss, Sr.

David Gene Moss Sr., 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at the home of his son, in Big Sandy,Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 29, 1945, in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late James Davison Moss and the late Annie Lee Adcock Moss. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and Dyersburg Fabrics. Funeral services for Mr. Moss will be 12:00 PM on Monday, August 20, 2018, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Shirley J. Mitchell

Shirley J. Mitchell, 77 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 16, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 7, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Brumley Hinson and the late Jimmie Sue Pugh Hinson. She was a retired employee of Sylvania and Wal-Mart and a member of the RoEllen Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Mitchell will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, August 18, 2018 in the Chapel of ...

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Johnny Dean Atchison, Jr.

Johnny Dean Atchison, Jr., 63 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Mr. Atchison was born Sunday, October 3, 1954 in Henry County, Tennessee, He was a retired employee of employee of Ermco, starting his employment on June 1, 1981 and retiring on March 27, 2015. He was an avid outdoorsman. Graveside services for Mr. Atchison will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Lindsey Family Cemetery in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Visitation ...

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J. D. White, Sr.

J.D. White, 83 of Dyersburg, TN passes away on August 14, 2018 at his home in Lebanon, TN. He was son of the late Edjar and Lester White. He leaves behind 3 children, Patty Ann Smith, James Dillinger White Jr, and Michelle Elaine Trimnal-Treiber. He leaves 14 grandchildren. Survived by two brothers Edgar White Jr of Dyersburg, TN and Harold White of Caruthersville, Mo., two sisters Lela Hood of Dyer, TN and Doris Walton of Lenox TN. Proceeded in death by his parents and 3 brothers, T.C. ...

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Betty Ann McCorkle

Betty Ann McCorkle, 59 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, August 13, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 11, 1958 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Leroy Adkins and Sue Edmiston Lynn. She was a former employee of Ryans. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of life visitation will be held on August 26, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 5:00 PM at ...

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Billy Joe Sisk

Billy Joe Sisk, 51 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 4, 1966 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Robert Sisk, Sr. and the late Donna Ennis Sisk. He was a former employee of ABB and an avid outdoorsman. Funeral services for Mr. Sisk will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Jeffrey A. Winfrey

Jeffrey A. Winfrey, 36 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018 in Tipton County, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 8, 1982 in St. Louis, Missouri, he was a self-employed carpenter and member of the DCHS Class of 2000. Funeral services for Mr. Winfrey will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 11, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be James "Bo" Franklin. Visitation will be Saturday from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Johnson-Williams ...

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Ruby Virginia Nunnery McMullin

Ruby Virginia Nunnery McMullin, 76 of Ridgely Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 7, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 18, 1942 in Ridgely, Tennessee.She was a retired employee of the Little Dixie Restaurant in Union City, Tennessee. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one son, James Grady McMullin of Nashville, Tennessee; one daughter, Melissa Scheland (Jamie) of Paris, ...

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Rhovean Langley Moore Rinella

Rhovean Langley Moore Rinella, 92 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 5, 1926 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late L. V. "Dunk" Langley and the late Mattie Esque Farrar Langley. She was a home-maker. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Rinella will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 12, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Lela Faye Warner

Lela Faye Warner, 77 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, August 1, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 27, 1940 in Viar, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Emory Richard Stephens, Sr. and the late Dolly Ann Cooley Stephens. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Funeral services for Mrs. Warner will be 2:00 PM on Friday, August 3, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie ...

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Elsie Mai Hollomon Clymer

Elsie Mai Hollomon Clymer, 78 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 31, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 25, 1940 in Dyer, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Odeas Arthur Hollomon and the late Elizabeth Lucille Swims Hollomon. Mrs. Clymer was a retired employee of Thomas Industries and member of Roellen Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Clymer will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 4, 2018 in the ...

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Edward Lynn Chappell

Edward Lynn Chappell, 54, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Monday, July 30, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 19, 1963, in Jackson, Tennessee. Mr. Chappell was blessed with a gift to love and communicate with people. He dreamed that one day he would ride a Harley but until then he would settle for riding his four-wheeler. Assembling puzzles and watching model trains brought him much enjoyment. Funeral services for Mr. Chappell will ...

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Ruth Ann Jones

October 19, 1927

Ruth Ann Jones, 90 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 28, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on October 19, 1927 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Elbert Jones and the late Blanche Bryant Jones. Mrs. Jones was the treasurer of General Appliance and Furniture Company where she worked for fifty seven years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Glen A. "Teddy Bear" Powell

Glen A. "Teddy Bear" Powell, 59 of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Monday, July 16, 2018, at The Bridge At Ridgely in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 30, 1959 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Raymond Powell and the late Ruby Powell. Cremation Services for Mr. Powell are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ... He is survived by one daughter, Summer Powell of Ridgely, Tennessee and one grand-daughter, Gabbryella Edmonds. In addition to his ...

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Kenneth Seaton

Kenneth "Kenny Ray" Seaton, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, July 9, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 4, 1944 in Halls, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Kenneth E. Seaton and the late Dorothy Willis Seaton. Mr. Seaton was a salesman and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. A celebration of life gathering will be held Saturday, July 14, 2018 in the Community Room of Post House Apartments Located ...

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Billy Lay, Jr.

Billy Lay, Jr., 74 of Paris, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 8, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 13, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Rufus "Bill" Lay and the late Eloise Eaton Lay. Mr. Lay was a retired truck driver. A celebration of life service will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Church Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Ronnie Turner officiating. He is survived by his wife, Linda Lay of ...

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Sarah Suzanne Hall

Sarah Suzanne Hall, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 7, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 13, 1945 in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Marshall Fowlkes and the late Sarah Garner Fowlkes. She was a teacher's assistant for twenty-three years at Bartlett Elementary School in Bartlett, Tennessee and co-owner of Shelby Farm Stables. While living in Memphis Mrs. Hall attended Hope Presbyterian Church and was presently attending ...

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Susan E. Dubach

August 20, 1957

On Friday morning, July 6, 2018, Susan Elizabeth Dubach, age 60, passed away peacefully in her home after her second battle with cancer. Susan was born on August 20, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to her loving parents, Sarah A. and the late Charles L. Smith. She and her brother Michael (Jill) Smith grew up in Hobart and in 1975, Susan graduated from Hobart High School and went to study at Indiana University Bloomington. Forty years ago, in September of 1978, Susan married the love of her ...

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Virginia Gaye Allmon

Virginia Gaye Hassell Allmon, 68 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 5, 2018 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Born Friday, February 17, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Earl William Hassell and the late Virginia Clyde Carrell Hassell. Gaye retired from the State of Tennessee Technology Center in Newbern, Tennessee after 30 years of service. After her retirement she moved to Memphis to be close to her daughter, Jennifer, and began a new career in banking and ...

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Virginia Lucille Baker

Virginia Lucille Baker, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, June 29, 2018, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 12, 1932 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Glen White and the late Dora McCarver White. She was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Baker are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Gurley (Tim) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son-in-law, James Pyles of Newbern, ...

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Billy Joe Ferguson

Billy Joe Ferguson, 79 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 19, 1939 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Aaron Dallas Ferguson and the late Coelia Harrington Ferguson. He was the co-owner of Ferguson Farms and member and Deacon of Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Ferguson will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams ...

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Vonda Lou Pierce Wilson

Vonda Lou Pierce Wilson, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 21, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, May 5, 1939, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late William "Dude" Pierce and the late Ethel Hall Pierce. She was a retired employee of City Drug and a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church but was presently attending Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday, June 25, 2018, in the ...

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Nannie Mae Shoffner

Nannie Mae Shoffner, 86, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, June 19, 2018, at her residence. Born Thursday, March 17, 1932 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claude David Jones and the late Susie Alberta Tanner Jones. She read her Bible everyday because one day she might not be able to read it anymore. She raised three children while following her husband all over the world as he served his country. She was an avid gardener and loved growing flowers (saying ...

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Phyllis Atwell Griffin

Phyllis Atwell Griffin, 68 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, June 18, 2018, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 17, 1950 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Virgil Dewey Atwell and the late Westel Louise Henson Atwell. She was a retired employee of Bellsouth and a member of Southside Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Griffin will be 10:00 AM on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Southside Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Teresa Marie Hughes Milligan

Teresa Marie Hughes Milligan, 49 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 9, 1969 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Doug Hughes and the late Marie Dunevant Hughes. She was a former school bus driver for the Dyer County School System and a former employee of Lock's Grocery. Funeral services for Mrs. Milligan will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Bobby Franklin "Bob" Sparks

Bobby Franklin "Bob" Sparks, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 17, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 17, 1940 in McComas, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Joseph Wattie Sparks and the late Hazel Gertrude Barlow Sparks. He was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire Company. In honor of Bob's wishes cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his ...

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Elizabeth C. Evans

Elizabeth Carter Evans, 56 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 24, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Evert Carter and the late Rosemary Williams Richardson. She was a retired employee of Methodist Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Evans will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, June 20, 2018 at the Finley Baptist Church. Officiating this ...

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Martha Newsom Hancock

Martha Newsom Hancock, 87 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 16, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 20, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles William Newsom and the late Liddie Mozelle Stover Newsom. She was a retired employee of United States Steel in Gary, Indiana and a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Hancock ...

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Helen M. Wilson

Helen M. Wilson, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Saturday, June 9, 2018, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Friday, October 14, 1927 in Dyer County, Tennessee, to the late Freeman Anderson and the late Beatrice Burns Anderson. She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and a member of Cornerstone Church Of God. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson will be 1:00 PM on Monday, June 11, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home with Chaplain Brent Pearce ...

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Jaymes Robert Allen

Jaymes Robert Allen , infant son of James and Jennifer Phillips Allen opened his eyes to the face of Jesus on Friday, June 8, 2018 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services will be 4:45 PM on Sunday, June 10, 2018 at Obion Chapel Cemetery located at 126 Luther James Road in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Lyndel Fisher. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, James and ...

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Michael Hicks

Michael C. Hicks, 57 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 18, 1960 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Elzie Hicks and the late Lois Hooten Hicks. Funeral services for Mr. Hicks will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, June 8, 2018 at the Lakeview Baptist Church in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Clayton Mahan and Bro. Chuck ...

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Stephen A. Delong

Stephen A. Delong, 27, of Halls, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 5, 2018, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Stephen was born on Tuesday, September 25, 1990 in Jacksonville, Arkansas. A celebration of life visitation for Stephen will be held on Saturday, June 9, 2018 from 1:00 PM until 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Lisa and John Franklin of Halls, Tennessee; his father and step-mother, Stephen ...

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Jennifer Huie Tucker

Jennifer Catherine Huie Tucker, 72, of Verdant Plain east of Newbern and west of Churchton, entered into rest on June 4, 2018, peacefully. In her retirement years she lived in her McCorkle great-great grandfather’s colonial home built in 1868. Her kitchen table was always open for coffee, conversation and advice, If you were hungry she would cook you breakfast. Sausage biscuits and French-toast were her specialty. If you were having trouble, she would automatically add you to her ...

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James Edward West, Sr.

James Edward "Ed" West, 94 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 30, 2018, at The Delaney Georgetown Village in Georgetown, Texas. Born Tuesday, July 10, 1923, he was the son of the late J.D. West and the late Maurine Phillips West. Mr. West was retired from the United States Air Force with 21 years' service in 1963. During WWII, he was assigned to the 20the Air Force as a B-29- Flight Engineer. During the Korean War, he was assigned to the 6th Troop Carrier Squadron as a ...

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Burnie Richard Akin

April 17, 1928

Burnie Richard Akin of Newbern, Tennessee passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. His wife and children were with him as he left this world peacefully. Burnie was born on April 17, 1928. He was the son of the late Aaron and Edna Akin of Newbern, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife of seventy three years, Sue Austin Akin. Burnie and Sue have four children: Diane Akin Ross of Newbern, Tennessee, Tippy Yarbrough (Theron) of Newbern, Tennessee, Tina Reynolds (David) of Dyersburg, Tennessee ...

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Lance Braysen Rice Pinegar

Lance Braysen Rice Pinegar, 17 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 28, 2018, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 30, 2000 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of Richard and Mindy Rice Pinegar. Braysen was a rising Senior at Dyer County High School and a member of the Dyer County High School Soccer Team. Braysen enjoyed riding his four wheeler and fishing. Funeral services for Braysen will be held at 4:30 PM on Friday, June 1, 2018 in the Chapel ...

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Latricia Shoulders Jackson

Latricia Shoulders Jackson, 70, of Martin, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 23, 2018, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-East in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 9, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claude Halem Shoulders and the late Virginia Dare Ballard Shoulders. Mrs. Jackson was a self employed Professional Sitter and member of the East Side Baptist Church in Martin,Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Jackson will be held on Friday, May 25, 2018 at ...

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Pal David Ford, Jr.

Pal David Ford, Jr., 55, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 21, 2018 in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 7, 1963 in Mojave Desert, California , he was the son of the late Pal David Ford, Sr. and the late Ora Lee Bellows Ford. Mr. Ford was a retired employee of Marvin Windows. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one sister, Kim Snow (Robert) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two brothers, Phillip Ford (Mary) of Pennsylvania ...

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Larry Monroe Young

Larry Monroe Young, 65 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, May 18, 2018, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 10, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri, he was the son of the late Joseph Monroe Young and Hazel Dean Howell Young. Mr. Young was a trucker and an avid fisherman. A celebration of life service for Mr. Young will held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at the Trimble First Baptist Church. Officiating this service will be Dr. Rick Isbell. Visitation for Mr. Young ...

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Juanita F. Harris

Juanita Fay Harris, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018, at The Highlands Of Dyersburg in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 8, 1940, in Obion, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Clifford Earnest Younger and the late Jessie Jewell Shelby Younger. She was a retired Cafeteria Employee for Alcorn County Schools and attended Fowlkes Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Harris will be held at a later date in Halltown Cemetery in ...

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Jean Henley Larkin

Jean Henley Larkin, 92 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 9, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 12, 1926 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Stanhope Henley and Ora Taylor Grills Henley. She was a retired clerk for New England Life Insurance company and member of the Trimble United Methodist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Larkin will be held in Yorkville Cemetery at a later date. She is survived by one sister, ...

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Ricky Dean Mallard

Ricky Dean Mallard, 51 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, in Laurens,South Carolina. Born Wednesday, May 3, 1967, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Adron Lee Mallard and the late Peggy Moyers Mallard. He was a self employed construction worker. Graveside services for Mr. Mallard will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, May 12, 2018, at Rehoboth Cemetery in RoEllen, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Perry Grills. ...

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Harold "Wimpy" McKee

Harold "Wimpy" McKee, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 8, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 6, 1932 in Newbern, Tennessee. He was the son of the late John Nevins McKee and the late Vera Agnes Tase McKee. In 1950 Mr. McKee graduated from Newbern High School and in 1964 he received his Master's Degree from Memphis State University. Mr. McKee was a retired educator; serving in the Shelby County School System from 1958 until 1973. He ...

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Jessie Genettie Cowart Ray

Jessie Genettie Cowart Ray, 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 6, 2018, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 15, 1936 in Belmont, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late George Berry Cowart and the late Jessie Bell Marbutt Cowart. She was a retired employee of C. S. Patterson. Funeral services for Mrs. Ray will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Jerry Lynn Whitley

Jerry Lynn Whitley, 72 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 5, 2018, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 18, 1946 in Rutherford, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward Ray Whitley and the late Lois Houston Whitley. He was a retired truck driver for Reelfoot Packing Company and Volunteer Express and proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and the Tennessee Army National Guard. A celebration of life service for ...

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Dwayne Climer

Dwayne Climer, 68 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at his residence in Tiptonville,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 6, 1949, in Lake County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late William Climer and the late Mandy Scofield Climer. He was a retired employee of Consolidated Barge & Grain of Hayti, Missouri. Mr. Climer was a member of the Abundant Life Fellowship Church. A Celebration of Life Visitation for Mr. Climer will be held Monday, May 7, 2018 from 11:00 ...

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Chase Ryder Jossart

Chase Ryder Jossart, infant son of Danille McCann and Kyle Jossart, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Cremation services for Chase Ryder Jossart are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, his parents, Danille McCann and Kyle Jossart of Newbern, Tennessee; one sister, Kennedy McCann of Newbern, Tennessee; one brother, Eli Chatman of Newbern, Tennessee and ...

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Mary Lee Dew

Mary Lee Dew, 89, of Dyersburg,Tennessee died on Saturday, April 25, 2020, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 12, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Perry Houston and the late Carlie Campbell Houston. Mrs. Dew was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Dew will be held at RoEllen Cemetery in RoEllen, Tennessee on Thursday, April 30, 2020 at 1:00 PM. She is survived by three ...

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