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Bobby Lee Hatch

Bobby Lee Hatch, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 23, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 11, 1935 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late LeRoy Hatch and the late Ella Cupples Hatch. Mr. Hatch was a retired employee of Michigan Seamless Tubes and a member and deacon of Church Grove Baptist Church. A celebration of life service for Mr. Hatch will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home at a later date. He leaves ...

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William E. "Bill" Arnold

William E. "Bill" Arnold, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 3, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Burin Lee Arnold and the late Gladys Mai Brinkley Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a retired factory employee and farmer. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of others, private graveside services, for ...

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David Akers

David Akers, 79, of Menglewood,Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 7, 1940 in Benton County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jewel Madison Akers and the late Margie Marie Johnson Akers. He was a retired employee of Jere Kirk Excavating. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, immediate family only, ...

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Gina Rose Stover

Gina Rose Stover, 36, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 19, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Stover was born on Friday, May 6, 1983 in Bloomington, Indiana. She was a home-maker. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, a private graveside service, for immediate family only, will be held at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Patrick Williams. She leaves to ...

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Donald Lee Hanley, Jr.

Donald Lee Hanley, Jr., 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, April 17, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 4, 1965 in St.Charles, Missouri, he was the son of the late Donald Lee Hanley, Sr. and Faye Ward Strube Morris. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well -being of others, private graveside services, for the immediate family only, will be held at Pierce Cemetery in ...

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Joshua Alan Reed

Joshua Alan Reed, 34, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 16, 2020, at his residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 17, 1985 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Sammy Reed and Wanda Cook Reed. Mr. Reed was a self-employed small engine mechanic. Cremation services for Mr. Reed are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Brigitte Reed of Finley, Tennessee; one son, Samuel "Sam" Reed of Finley, Tennessee; his ...

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Theresa Keeling Jobe

Theresa Keeling Jobe, 64, of Elbridge, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 11, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 8, 1955 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of the late Billy L. Keeling and the late Blanche Margie Whitlow Keeling. Ms. Jobe was a retired nurse's aide at Union City Manor in Union City, Tennessee. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private ...

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Ronald Lynn "Ronnie" Lawson

Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Lawson, 61, of Tigrett, Tennessee died on Friday, April 10, 2020, at his residence in Tigrett, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 1, 1958 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late William Arnold Lawson and the late Rosie Marie Hawks Harris. He was an employee of James Adcock Electric and Plumbing Company. Mr. Lawson served as Fire Chief for theTigrett Fire Department for many years, served as a First Responder and was a member of the Rescue Squad for the ...

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Justin Lynn Reed

Justin Lynn Reed, 39, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 9, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 31, 1981 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Sammy Reed and Wanda Cook Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Reed was a self-employed small engine mechanic. Cremation services for Mr. Reed are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Reed of Dyersburg, Tennessee; four ...

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Edith Mai Walker

Edith Mai Walker, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 30, 1932 in the Maxey Community of Dyer County, Tennessee,, she was the daughter of the late Bingham Bryan Simmons and the late Josie Isabell Anderson Simmons. Mrs. Walker was cafeteria cook for many years at Dyer County High School and was a member of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for ...

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Jacqueline Kaye Hastings Moore

January 16, 1945

Jacqueline "Jackie" Hastings Moore, 75 ,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born January 16, 1945, in Wilmington, Delaware, she was the daughter of the late Charles R. Hastings and the late Juanita Arnold Hastings. Ms. Moore was a retired registered nurse and member of the Church of Christ. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services for ...

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Linda Lou Dunahoo McGuire

Linda Lou Dunahoo McGuire, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 18, 1942 in the Meacham Community of Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bernard "Churn" Dunahoo and the late Margie Louise Phillips Dunahoo. Mrs. McGuire was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of ...

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Raymond Lee Wilson

Raymond Lee Wilson, 82 ,of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Monday, April 6, 2020, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 17, 1937 in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frank Harem Wilson and the late Evie Luella Hurst Wilson. He was a farmer with Tommy Cross Farms. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, for immediate family only will be held at New Haven Cemetery. ...

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Clyde Cagle

Clyde Cagle, 85, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 6, 1935 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Cagle and the late Ruby Griffey Cagle. He was a retired security guard for Cypress Point Resort and member of Willingham Baptist Church. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services, for immediate family only, ...

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Jamie Lawayne Chilcutt

Jamie Lawayne Chilcutt, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 11, 1973 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Larry Joe Chilcutt, Sr. and the late Sandra Kay Parrish Chilcutt. Mr. Chilcutt was a self employed construction employee. Cremation services for Mr. Chilcutt are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, one sister, Londa Everitt ...

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Earl J. "J. J." Joslin

Earl Junior "J. J." Joslin, 86 of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, April 3, 2020, at his residence in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 28, 1933 in New Haven, Michigan, he was the son of the late Edward Joslin and the late Bernice Wise Joslin. Mr. Joslin was the plant supervisor for Mid-America Lining and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW-John Walker Post in Union City, Tennessee. Cremation services for ...

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Laura Diane Hopkins

Laura Diane Hopkins, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 30, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 13, 1951 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James E. Hopkins and the late Laura Jean Bevis Hopkins. Ms. Hopkins was a former employee of CVS Pharmacy. Cremation services for Ms. Hopkins are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Given current national conditions and the ...

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Almous Wade Austin

Almous Wade Austin, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 28, 1934, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R. L. Austin and the late VeOnnia Leach Austin. He was a Supervisor for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, where he was recognized as the oldest State of Tennessee employee. Mr. Austin served on the Board of Directors for the Tennessee State Employees Association and was the ...

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Emma Jean Simpson

Emma Jean Simpson, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 28, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, May 18,1934 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Grady Poor and the late Tula Journey Poor. Ms. Simpson was a retired teacher for the Dyer County School System and spent most of her teaching career at Bogota School. She was a member of The Sanctuary Church. Given current national conditions and the ...

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John William Lucas

John William Lucas, 84,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 4, 1935 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Onice Lucas and the late Irene Taylor Lucas. Mr. Lucas was a farmer and lifelong member of Mt. Tirzah Baptist, where he served as a deacon for over forty years. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of other, private graveside services for ...

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Richard Allen Austin

Richard Allen Austin, 65, of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Friday, March 27, 2020, at his residence in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 17, 1954 in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jiley Austin, Jr. and the late Maude Jean Cox Austin. Mr. Austin was a former police officer for the City of Milan and a retired State of Tennessee Highway Patrolman. He was a former member of the State of Tennessee Drug Task Force, former member of the VFW, former financial ...

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Rhonda Karen Sanders

Rhonda Karen Sanders, 58, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 25, 1961 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Billy Garvin Murphy and the late Doris Catherine Weeks Reel. Mrs. Sanders was a home-maker. Given the current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services for Mrs. Sanders will be ...

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Betty Paulette "Paula" Roberts

Betty Paulette "Paula" Roberts, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 10, 1957 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Russell Singleteary, Sr. and the late Mary Lou Hummer Singleteary. Mrs. Roberts was a caregiver. Cremation services for Mrs. Roberts are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Memorial services for Mrs. Roberts will be announced ...

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Madilynn Laine Ables

Madilynn Laine Ables, four day old daughter of Carin Cobb Nash and Jeremy Ables, of Newbern, Tennessee. opened her eyes to the face of Jesus on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Madilynn was born on Friday, March 20, 2020 at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-bring of others ,graveside services will be held 2:00 PM, on Friday, March 27, 2020 at Sorrell's Chapel ...

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Larry Gene Rogers

Larry Gene Rogers, 66, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 19, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ottis Lee Rogers and the late Kathleen Braden Rogers. He was a retired foreman with West Tennessee Landfill. Given current national condition and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private funeral services for Mr. Rogers will be held at 11:30 AM on Friday, ...

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Dorothy V. Ray

Dorothy V. Ray, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 23, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Born, August 14, 1933, in Ridgely, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the later Bonnie Upchurch and the late Helen Powell Upchurch. Mrs. Ray was a home-maker and member of the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of others, private graveside services for Mrs. Ray will be held Thursday at ...

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Eunice Todd

Eunice Todd, 86, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 22, 2020, at the home of her daughter, in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 11, 1933 in Red Bay, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late George T. Mitchell and the late Lessie Mae Creekmore Blackard. She was a retired employee of Trimble Manufacturing and a member of Trimble First Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Todd will be 1:00 PM on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall, Tennessee. ...

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Cecil "Junior" Allen

Cecil "Junior" Allen, 86 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 17, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 12, 1933 in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Cecil Allen and the late Georgia Adell Griffin Allen. He was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber and a former member of the Tennessee National Guard. Graveside services for Mr. Allen will be 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Fairview ...

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Jimmy Morris

Jimmy Earl Morris, 70, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Saturday, March 14, 2020, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 17, 1949 in Tupelo, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Gerald Morris and the late Montie Ellean Moore Morris. He was a former truck driver for Tennessee Steel Haulers; former police officer for the City of Trimble, former security guard for Honeywell, former owner and operator the of the Silver Dollar Cafe and Trimble Cafe but the occupation of ...

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Ruth Ann Gourley

Ruth Ann Gourley, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 5, 1946 in Moorehouse, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Earl Rose and the late Boneva Rogers Powell. She was a retired employee of HECO, State Gazette, Colonial Rubber and Carmack Movie Theatre. Funeral services for Mrs. Gourley will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, March 16, 2020 in the Chapel of ...

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Nina Brown

Nina Brown, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 21, 1954 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Frank Zellers and the late Ruby Rockholt Zellers. Ms. Brown was a Senior Production Control Specialist at NSK. Funeral services for Ms. Brown will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor ...

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Allene Laverne Inman

Allene Laverne Inman, 88, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 12, 2020, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, August 13, 1931 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Allen Crutchfield and the late Kizzell Massengill Crutchfield. She was a retired employee of Brown Shoe Company in Dresden, Tennessee and a member of the Dyersburg Church of God. Graveside services for Mrs. Inman will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery ...

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Kimberly Jo Blackwell Jetton

Kimberly Jo Blackwell Jetton, 56, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 20, 1963 in Clarksville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hayden Raymond Blackwell and Linda Jo Whitlow York. She was a former caretaker of children and former employee of the Dyer County School System. Mrs. Jetton was a member of the West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Jetton will ...

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Talmadge Cooper "Bubba" Scobey, Jr.

Talmade Cooper "Bubba" Scobey, Jr., 47, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 27, 1972 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Talmadge C. Scobey, Sr. and the late Wanda Faye Climer Scobey. He was a former employee of NuCor Steel. Funeral services for Mr. Scobey will be 5:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. James ...

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Dessie "Dee" Gaskins Hammersley

Dessie "Dee" Gaskins Hammersley, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 9, 2020, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 14, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leeroy "Pappy" Holland and the late Edna Mai "Mammy" Brown Holland. She was a home-maker and former employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and the Dyer County Office on Aging. Mrs. Hammersley was a former member of the Eastern Star, VFW, Women ...

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Steven Royce McDearmon

Steven Royce McDearmon, 60, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 8, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 18, 1959 in Oak Park, Illinois, he was the son of William Royce McDearmon and the late Joy Ann Gilham McDearmon. Mr. McDearmon was a former employee of Hexpol Compounding. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and enjoyed hunting, fishing, music and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs. Mass for Mr. McDearmon will be ...

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Sandra Kay McCormick

Sandra Kay McCormick, 60, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 6, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 13, 1959 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late Merle Howard McCormick and the late Betty Belle Lovell McCormick. Ms. McCormick was a former employee of Roland Manufacturing in Ridgely, Tennessee. A celebration of life service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, March 12, 2020 in the Chapel of ...

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Bessie Inez Mallard Burnett

June 21, 1922

Mrs. Bessie Inez (Mallard) Burnett, known as Inez to her loved ones, passed away peacefully at home in Huntsville, Alabama on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at the age of 97. Graveside services will be held at 4:00 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Visitation for Mrs. Burnett will be on Sunday, from 3:00 to 3:45 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home, 239 E Main St, Newbern, Tennessee 38059. Born on June 21, 1922 and raised on a farm in RoEllen, Tennessee, She was the fourteenth of ...

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DeLois Ann Dennison

DeLois Ann Dennison, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, March 5, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 7, 1946 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Chester Lee Gruggett and the late Verbelle Ford Vinson Gruggett. She was a former security guard for Murray Guard and was a member of Saint John Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. A memorial service for Mrs. Dennison will announced at a later date. She leaves to ...

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Doyle "Dwayne" French

Doyle "Dwayne" French, 69 of Troy, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his residence in Troy, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 29, 1950 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Doyle Jasper French and the late Katherine Elizabeth Davis French. He was an employee of Gibson Farmers Co-Op. Funeral services for Mr. French will be held at 1:30 PM on Sunday, March 8, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Perry ...

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Cy Dave Covey

Cy Dave Covey, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 4, 1935 in Hornbeak, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Covey and the late Hettie Crouson Covey. Mr. Covey retired from Burks Beverage after forty-three years of service. Graveside services for Mr. Covey will be1:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Mr. Patrick ...

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Donna M. Cornwell

Donna M. Cornwell, 57, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 2, 2020, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 27, 1962 in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Donald Gregory and Lydia Chumley Gregory. She was a retired employee of Thomas Industries. Graveside services for Mrs. Cornwell will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Loren Stephens. Family and Friends ...

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Beverly A. Braden

Beverly Ann Braden Our family’s Angel, Beverly Ann Braden (nee Smith), 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee (formerly of Lockport, IL) passed away peacefully on February 29, 2020 with her loving family by her side after a brave and courageous battle with Lung Cancer. She was born to parents, Theodore and Margaret Smith (nee Overton) on February 22, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois. Bev retired from the Will County Health Department, Joliet, IL, where she worked as an Administrative Assistant and ...

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Randy Newsome

Coach Randy Newsome, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, February 28, 2020. Born Thursday, March 1, 1956 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William "Bill" Newsome and the late Mozelle Petty Newsome. Coach Newsome was honored to serve as a football coach for Dyersburg High School. He was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ and was a member of Ducks Unlimited. A celebration of life service for Mr. Newsome will be held at 7:00 PM on Monday, March 2, ...

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Bart Hendrix

Barton Ray (Bart) Hendrix, 54, of Dickson, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 27, 2020, at his residence in Dickson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 22, 1965, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of James Hendrix and Margaret Jane Turnage Hendrix. Mr. Hendrix was the parts manager for Tri-County Farmers Equipment in Newbern, Tennessee. He enjoyed coaching youth church league basketball teams and baseball for Newbern Dixie Youth. His lifelong hobby was collecting baseball ...

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Clara Robison

Clara Robison, 88, of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 6, 1931 in the Bells Chapel Community near Yorkville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert William Howard and the late Mattie Belle McCage Howard. She was a home-maker, former aide at Yorkville School , member of the Eastern Star and member of Bells Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Robison will ...

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Betty Ann Crenshaw

Betty Ann Crenshaw, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at her residence. Born Monday, May 28, 1928 in Carroll County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ben David Via and the lateThelma Ophelia Pitts Via. She was a retired employee of Wrangler Manufacturing and devoted member of Fairview Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Crenshaw will be11:00 AM on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Fairview Baptist Church located at 4756 Biffle Road in Newbern, ...

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