John W. "Punkin" Proud

John W. "Punkin" Proud, 95, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, December 9, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 16, 1924 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John William Proud and the late Gay Marlin Proud. Mr. Proud was a retired farmer, co-owner of Geraldine's Florist and member of Glendale Church of Christ. Mr. Proud proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and ...

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Danny Thomas Pilgrim

Danny Thomas Pilgrim, 61, of Finley, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 8, 2019, at his residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 20, 1958 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Harold Pilgrim and the late Frances Nevita Ann Turner Pilgrim. Mr. Pilgrim was the retired owner of Pilgrim's Plumbing, member of Westside Baptist Church, enjoyed fishing and was an avid Nascar fan. Funeral services for Mr. Pilgrim will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, December 13, ...

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Zylen Keshon Lambert

Zylen Keshon Lambert, infant son of James Thomas Lambert, III and McKayla Lee Henderson, joined his sister, Erin Lambert, in heaven on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Graveside services for Zylen Keshon will be held 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Chaplain Greg Bowers. Visitation will be held Sunday from 1:00 PM until 1:40 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He ...

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Billy Ray Cox

Billy Ray Cox, 56 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 14, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Andrew Cox and the late Tilda Alexander Cox. Mr. Cox was a former employee of Honeywell and a member of Troy Road Church of Christ in Obion, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Cox will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at Troy Road Church of Christ ...

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Jerry Wayne Perkins

Jerry Wayne Perkins, 68 of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 1, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Jessie Perkins and the late Golden Carrington Perkins. He was a retired mechanic from Perkins Tire and Service Center in Tiptonville, Tennessee. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. He leaves to cherish his memory one daughter, Melissa Carol Hill Jernigan of ...

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Jerry Edward Simmons

Jerry Edward Simmons, 67, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Friday, November 29, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 22, 1952 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward Henry Lee Simmons and the late Willie Dee Wells Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a Conservationist for the State of Tennessee. He was a member of Crockett's Chapel Church were he served as lay leader. He achieved the rank of Eagle Scout and was a member of ...

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Aaron Allen Killough

Aaron Allen Killough, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 4, 1954 in Myrtle, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Wallace Killough and the late Christine Hogue Killough. Mr. Killough was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, member of Dyersburg First Assembly of God Church and avid fisherman. He was known for his visits to the nursing homes and to people who were sick. He was a passionate ...

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Marvin Castleman, Sr.

Marvin R. Castleman, Sr., 92, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019, at Huntingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 13, 1927 in Elbridge, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clint Castleman and the late Hester Tidwell Castleman. Mr. Castleman was a farmer and retired self-employed electrician. Mr. Castleman proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Castleman will be 1:30 PM on ...

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Debra Ann Charcas

Debra Ann Charcas, 56, of Halls, Tennessee died on Friday, November 22, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 14, 1963, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Richard Wallace Lattimer and Martha Louise Grugrett Choudhury. Mrs. Charcas was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Charcas will be 1:30 PM on Monday, November 25, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Mary Frances Neighbors

Mary Frances Neighbors of Hornbeak, Tennessee, died Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Bells Rehab and Nursing home in Bells, Tennessee. Born in Ripley, Tennessee July 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Junius Losson Lee and the late Victoria Kesler Lee. She graduated from Ripley High School and later was employed by Memphis Light Gas and Water where she worked to become an office supervisor and held that position until retirement. She was a member of First Baptist Church ...

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John Crosby

John Douglas "Doug" Crosby, 83, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, November 15, 2019, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 21, 1936 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Alver M. Crosby and the late Mary Smith Crosby Baxter. While attending Christian Brothers High School in Memphis, Tennessee, he was named to the All Memphis Football Team, Honorable Mention All-State and Catholic All-American Football Team. Mr. Crosby retired from the Memphis ...

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Beverly Kay McCulloch

Beverly Kay McCulloch, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at her residence. Born Thursday, August 26, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Robert Hugh Davis and the late Hortense Cooley Davis Dudley. She was a former employee of All Wear Manufacturing and a TRH representative for Farm Bureau. Mrs. McCulloch was a member of Ridgely First Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. McCulloch will be 1:00 PM, Sunday, November 17, 2019, in ...

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Martha E. Drane

Martha E. Drane, 100, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 3, 1919, in Rives, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Edwards and the late Rosa Troy Edwards. Mrs. Drane was a former employee of the Dyer County Circuit Court Office and former secretary for Ralph Lawson, Attorney at Law. She was a member of the Newbern First United Methodist Church where she served on various committees and was the ...

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Keith Edward Riggs

Keith Edward Riggs, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at his residence. Born Saturday, October 11, 1969 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Gary Riggs and Cynthia King Collier. Mr. Riggs was a self-employed painter. Memorial visitation for Mr. Riggs will be held on Saturday November 23, 2019 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Following the visitation a time of fellowship will be held at the home of his sister, Kimberly ...

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Ellen Traywick Goff

Ellen Traywick Goff, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, March 18, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Traywick and the late Annie Marie McKenney Traywick. Mrs. Goff was the retired Coordinator for Northwest Safeline and a member of the Beech Grove Baptist Church in the Viar Community. Funeral services for Mrs. Goff will be 12:30 PM on Friday, November 15, 2019 in the ...

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Stephen Forrest "Steve" Harrison

Stephen Forrest "Steve" Harrison, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 16, 1944 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late L. M. Harrison and the late Sarah Ruth Rambo Moore. Mr. Harrison was the Regional Manager for Combined Life Insurance for many years. Cremation services for Mr. Harrison are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Forrest ...

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Howard Ronald Burchfiel

Howard Ronald Burchfiel, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 6, 1937 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Howard D. Burchfiel and the late Emogene Ramsey Burchfiel. Mr. Burchfiel was a farmer and a former employee of Pierce Seed Company. Graveside services for Mr. Burchfiel will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. ...

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Kathy Ruth Gilliland Laws

Kathy Ruth Gilliland Laws, 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, November 8, 2019, at SSM-St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Tuesday, November 11, 1958 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Raymond Buford Gilliland and the late Nancy Pearl Hardin Gilliland. She was a floral designer for Blossoms Florist. Funeral services for Mrs. Laws will be 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Dale T. Pogue

Dale T. Pogue, 88, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 21, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Lawrence Pogue and the late Esther Keeling Pogue. Mr. Pogue retired from the United States Air Force with the rank of Tech Sergeant in 1972. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked as a security guard for Dyersburg Fabrics and was a courier ...

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Bernard Nicholas "Nick" Oechsner, Jr.

Bernard Nicholas "Nick" Oechsner, Jr., 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 31, 1946 in San Bernardino, California, he was the son of the late Bernard Nicholas Oechsner and the late Lois Marion Vaughn Oechsner. Mr. Oechsner was a retired MTCE Supervisor for Fred Myers, Inc. Cremation services for Mr. Oechsner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish ...

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Jessie Mai Anderson

October 12, 1938

Jessie Mai Anderson, 81, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 12, 1938 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Walker Branch and the late Maggie Glass Branch. Mrs. Anderson attended school in Finley, Tennessee where she enjoyed being a member of the softball team. She was a former employee RCA in Memphis, Tennessee and Cracker Barrell and a member of the Antioch Church in Hornbeak, Tennessee. One of her hobbies was ...

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Herschel Dean Copeland

Herschel Dean Copeland, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 10, 1934 in Tylersville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bert Copeland and the late Estelle Higgins Copeland. He was a retired employee of HECO Manufacturing and attended Phillips Street Church of God. Mr. Copeland proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Funeral services for Mr. Copeland will be 11:00 AM on Friday, ...

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Randy Lee Parnell

Randy Lee Parnell, 57, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, November 1, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born, Septembert 5, 1962 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Max Junior Parnell and Dorothy Busby French. Mr. Parnell was a retired farmer. Graveside services for Mr. Parnell will be 3:30 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Rives, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Perry Grills. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 PM ...

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James Lee "Murph" Murphy

James Lee "Murph" Murphy , 59 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 31, 2019, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 9, 1960, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Leslie "Andy" Murphy and the late Hazel Threlkeld Murphy. Mr. Murphy was a retired employee of the City of Dyersburg and the former director of the Dyer County Rescue Squad. Funeral services for Mr. Murphy will be 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 2, 2019 in ...

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Jeanie M. Young

Jeanie M. Young, 43, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 11, 1975 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Larry Monroe Young and Thelma Marie Butler. Graveside services for Ms. Young will be 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Pierce Cemetery in Trimble, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Dr. Rick Isbell. Family and friends are asked to gather at ...

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Meddie Moss Montgomery

February 3, 1926

. Meddie Moss Montgomery, 93, of Dyersburg, departed this life and went to her heavenly home on October 29, 2019 after a brief illness. Born February 3, 1926 in Dyersburg, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Angie Moss. She was a homemaker (raising five children), working on their farm. Also, worked at Dyersburg Fabrics, All Wear, DeLoach's Shoes, and Shaklee Distributor. She had a heart that served God and accepted Jesus at a very young age with ultimate faith in her Lord and ...

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Larry M. Voss

Larry M. Voss, 78, of Obion, Tennessee died on Monday, October 28, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Born, April 4, 1941, he was the son of the late E.M. Voss, Jr. and the late Kathryn Robison Voss. He was a retired salesman for Tucker Tire in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Voss was a member of the Lions Club, Jaycees and Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon for many years. Funeral services for Mr. Voss will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 31, ...

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James L. Hartsfield

James L. Hartsfield, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 14, 1933 in Newbern, Tennessee.He was the son of the late Henry Ermon Hartsfield and the late Nannie Elizabeth Essary Hartsfield, He was the Co-Owner of Hartsfield Service and member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Hartsfield ,will be held between the hours of 11:00 AM until 2:00 ...

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Virginia Plew Wattam

Virginia Plew Wattam, 95,of Paris, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 23, 1923 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Cody Adams and the late Mary Augusta Tubbs Adams. Graveside services for Mrs. Wattam will be 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. She is survived by one son, Phillip Dean Plew of Boquete, Panama; one sister, Helen Chitwood of ...

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David L. Newsom

David L. Newsom, 80 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 7, 1939 in Richwoods Community, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles William Newsom and the late Liddie Mozelle Stover Newsom. Mr. Newsom was a retired millwright for LTV Steel and proudly served his country in the Indiana National Guard Reserve and the United States Army. He was well know in our community for his love of the game of ...

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William C. "Bill" Wright

William C. "Bill" Wright, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 8, 1945, he was the son of the late Johnny Hersheal Wright and the late Sally Ruth Green Wright. He retired from Colonial Rubber Works after 30 years of service. Graveside services for Mr. Wright will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Officiating this service will be ...

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Teresa Ann Garner McNabb

Teresa Ann McNabb, 57, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 21, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 21, 1962, she was the daughter of the late Ceil Ray Garner and the late Annette Goad Garner. Ms. McNabb was a home-maker. Graveside services for Ms. McNabb will be 10:00 AM on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Ms. ...

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Joyce Ann Carpenter

Joyce Ann Austin Carpenter, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 21, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 28, 1932 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late L. M. Austin and the late Evelyn Rebecca Zarecor Austin. She was a home-maker and retired teacher from Dyer County High School. Mrs. Carpenter was a member of the Trimble First Baptist Church and a former member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Jerry Lynn Whittle

Jerry Lynn Whittle, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday October 20, 2019 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, due to a sudden coronary occurrence. Jerry was born Monday, December 10, 1945, the son of the late Homer and Mildred Whittle, Mr. Whittle was a former employee of Frazier Roofing, Sylvania Manufacturing, Oldberg Manufacturing, Riggs Supply Company and he retired from Dyersburg Piano Company. He also proudly served in the National Guard with an ...

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Patrick Benjamin Rushing

Patrick Benjamin Rushing, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Sunday at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital .Graveside services for Mr. Rushing will held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Church Grove Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Patrick Benjamin Rushing

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Mary Helen Cloar

Mary Helen Cloar, 82, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Friday, October 18, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 28, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Jake Ballard and the late Eunice Lee Webb Ballard. Mrs. Cloar was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Cloar will be 1:30 P.M. on Monday, October 21, 2019 at Hornbeak Cemetery in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Perry Grills. Visitation will be Monday from ...

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Shirley Lavonne "Cookie" Simpson

Shirley "Cookie" Lavonne Simpson, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 17, 2019, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 4, 1963 in Dyersburg, Tennessee she was the daughter of the late Dalton "Buddy" Lynn Henson and the late Shirley Inez Hollis. Ms. Simpson was a home-maker. Graveside service for Ms. Simpson will be 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg,Tennessee.Officiating the service will be ...

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Elsie May Monroe

Elsie May Monroe, 98, of Dyersburg,Tennessee, died Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Harborview Nursing Home Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Sunday, November 14, 1920 in Savannah, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas Mancell and the late Cassie Rosetta Smith Mancell. Mrs. Monroe was a home-maker Memorial visitation for Mrs. Monroe will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by three sons, John T. ...

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Nancy Hinson Davis

Nancy Hinson Davis, 73, our beloved " Nana", of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 18, 1946 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Britt Hinson and the late Clarice McCaleb Hinson. She was a former employee of Morris Manufacturing, Dr. Warner's Medical Practice, Main Street Family Pharmacy and the Dyer County School System at Northview Middle School and a ...

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Jimmie W. Martin, Sr.

Jimmie W. Martin, Sr., 69, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 13, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 21, 1950 in Miston, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Duddley Martin, Sr. and the late Betty Jo Bartlett Martin. Mr. Martin was a devoted husband and a kind and loving father and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the light of his life. He was a retired employee of Ermco, member of Church Grove Baptist Church, a ...

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Almeda Yarbro

September 1, 1934

Almeda Yarbro, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on October 10,2019 at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on September 1, 1934 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jim Merryman and the late Gurtie Mai Taylor Merryman. She was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and home-maker. Mrs. Yarbro, joined the Methodist Church when she was twelve years old and attended the Chapel at Wesley Homes as long as she was able. Graveside ...

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Sue Jenkins

Sue Jenkins, 90, of McKinney, Texas formerly of Trimble, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at her residence. Born Thursday, March 14, 1929 in Humboldt, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lannie Marvin Richardson and the late Vetra Williams Richardson. She was a retired inspector for Plastech and was a member of Trimble United Methodist Church in Trimble, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Jenkins will be 10:00 AM, on Saturday, October 12, 2019, in the Chapel ...

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Jessie "Junior" Branch, Jr.

Jessie "Junior" Branch, Jr., 73 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, October 7, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was born Sunday, May 26, 1946 in Clinton, Kentucky, He was the son of the late Jessie Walker Branch and the late Maggie Glass Branch. Mr. Branch was retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Tilley Branch of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Anita Diane Harris of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one step-daughter, ...

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Sheryl Robinson

Sheryl Robinson, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, October 4, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1955, in Dyer County, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Jack Robinson and the late Flossie Mae Thurman Robinson. Peewee, as Sheryl was affectionately called, could brighten a room just by walking into it . She was a shining example of whatever the situation/circumstances you find yourself in, "The choice to be happy ...

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Howard "Ed" Crawford

Howard "Ed" Crawford, 73, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at his residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 14, 1946 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, he was the son of the late Howard Crawford and the late Lizzie V. Kitterman Crawford. He was a retired maintenance employee for Dyersburg State Community College, member and deacon of Holy Hills Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the ...

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Nellie I. "Gran Nell" Warren

Nellie I. "Gran Nell" Warren, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, October 3, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City,Tennessee. Born Monday, June 21, 1926, in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Jackson Luckett and the late Ethel Mae Riley Luckett. Mrs. Warren was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and Cindy's Florist. She was a member of Glendale Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Warren will be 2:00 PM on ...

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Nicholas Edward Stonkus

Nicholas Edward Stonkus, 38, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Friday, September 27, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 4, 1981 in Rittman, Ohio. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend. Mr. Stonkus was an avid hunter, fisherman and outdoorsman. His joy in life was spending time with his family and friends and he absoulutely loved to cook. Funeral services for Mr. Stonkus will be held on Monday, September 30, 2019 at 6:00 PM in the ...

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Joseph P. Shawver

Joseph P. Shawver, 68, Of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 5, 1951 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, he was the son of the late Ivan L. Shawver and the late Mary Edna Jones Shawver. Mr. Shawver proudly served his country in the United Army and was a member of Miller's Chapel Church of Jesus Christ. Graveside services for Mr. Shawver will be 2:30 P.M. on Saturday, September 28, 2019 ...

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