Jackson House Pate

Jack Pate, age 84, was born and resided in Newbern, Tennessee. He died on Aug. 2,2021 at Dyersburg Hospital. The son of the late Josiah Calvin Pate and Mai Bell Jackson Pate Marshall, he was a graduate of Newbern High School where he was a member of the 1952 Choctaw “Point-A-Minute” football team that was recognized by Ripley’s Believe It or Not. Jack attended the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. As a freshman, he was a member of the Volunteer football team. He was ...

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Jimmy L. Porter

Jimmy Lynn Porter, 72, of Tatumvillle, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 1, 2021, at his residence. Born Saturday, October 23, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Thomas Nathan Porter and the late Doris Wilson Porter Heisey. Mr. Porter was a retired investigator with the Dyersburg Police Department. He spent nearly 30 years in law enforcement also serving the Newbern Police Department as well as the Dyer County Sheriff Department. He proudly served his ...

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William "Bill" Adcock, Jr.

October 21, 1933

Bill Adcock, Philanthropist, Community Leader, and Volunteer dies at 87. After leading a long and admirable life filled with many accomplishments and community services, Bill Adcock passed away at his home in Newbern , TN on July 30, 2021 to be with his Lord and Savior. He was born on October 21, 1933 in Lucas County Iowa. He and his family moved to Newbern on January 3, 1961. He was educated in the Russell, Iowa Elementary and High Schools and attended Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. ...

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James Donald "Pops" Cornwell, Sr.

James Donald "Pops" Cornwell, Sr., 82 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 22, 2021, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 5, 1939 in Marrow, Ohio, he was the son of the late Herbert Cornwell and the late Bessie Mae Doughman Cornwell. Cremation services for Mr. Cornwall are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, James Donald Cornwell, Jr. and Terry Lee Cornwell both of Newbern, ...

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Dorothy Dianne Lynch Troutt

Dorothy Dianne Lynch Troutt, 73, of Huntingdon, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 27, 1947 in Henderson, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Doyle Gross Lynch and the late Ora Earle Kennedy Lynch. She was a retired sales clerk for Fred's in Henderson, Tennessee. Mrs. Troutt was a member of Sanford Hill Baptist Church in Selmer, Tennessee but was presently attending Christ Community Pentecostal Church in ...

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Edward "Baby"Hollis Bevis

Edward "Baby" Hollis Bevis, 91 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 11, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bee Bevis and the late Ophelia Woodley Bevis. Mr. Bevis was a businessman, farmer and former electrical inspector for the State of Tennessee. He was the oldest male member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Graveside services for Mr. Bevis will be 11:30 AM on ...

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Kimmie Faye Simpson

Kimmie Faye Simpson, 53, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 19, 2021, at her residence in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 23, 1967 in Burt, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Henry Young and the late Dorothy May Young. Ms. Simpson was a former employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. No services are scheduled at this time. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Jessie Simpson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one daughter, Sabrina ...

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Malcom Lee "Lebo" Simpson

Malcolm Lee "Lebo" Simpson, 66, of Bruceton, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at his residence in Bruceton, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 15, 1955 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joe "Eddie" Simpson and the late Lexie Sue Loines Simpson. He was a retired employee of DuPont in Bruceton, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Simpson will be 4:00 PM on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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Kaylee Renaye Childrey

Kaylee Renaye Childrey, 26, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 17, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 8, 1995 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Kaylee was an employee of McDonald's Funeral service for Kaylee will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, July 19, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Billy Criswell. Interment will follow in Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Charles J. Tucker

Charles J. Tucker, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 16, 1944 in Saltillo, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bedford Tucker and the late Willie Farris Robbins Tucker. He was a farmer and former employee of the City of Ridgely, Graveside services for Mr. Tucker will be 2:30 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this service ...

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Debra Jo Sharp

Debra Jo Sharp, 66, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 15, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 21, 1955 in Troy, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Harold Hunt and the late Mary Jo Grady Hunt. Ms. Sharp was the former office Co-Ordinator for Boston Baskin Cancer Institute in Memphis, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Ms. Sharp will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at the Dyer County Rescue Building in ...

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David Neil Robbins

David Neil Robbins, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, January 11, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Frankie Robbins and the late Inez Russell Armstrong. Mr. Robbins was a former City of Newbern Police Officer and Correctional Officer. Graveside services for Mr. Robbins will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 16, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Bobby Gene Barbee

Bobby Gene Barbee, 79, of Rutherford, Tennessee died Monday, July 12, 2021, at his residence in Rutherford, Tennessee.. Born Saturday, May 2, 1942, in Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Earl Barbee and the late Rosa Bell Barbee. Mr. Barbee was a retired truck driver and proudly served his country in the US Navy. He enjoyed fishing and loved making people laugh. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration ...

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Barbara Denton Moore Bevis

Barbara Denton Moore Bevis , 88, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 10, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 27, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Alcie Denton and the late Beulah Worley Denton. In 1937, she was adopted by the late William Eldry Moore and the late Floyee Evans Moore, then in 1943 , she was raised in a loving home by William Eldry Moore and Mildred Green Moore. She graduated from Dyersburg ...

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Bro. Danny Ray Klutts

Rev. Danny Ray Klutts, 72, formerly of Newbern TN, went home to be with the Lord on July 6 th , 2021, at his home in Akron OH. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Dyersburg TN to Alvin Wright Klutts and Lucille Fitzgerald Klutts on July 27, 1948. He moved to Orlando FL when he was 9 and he graduated from Evans High School in Orlando FL. He began to feel the call of the Lord on his life as a teenager. He served as a Sergeant in the United States Army and served at Fort Bragg from ...

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Colt Lee Haynes

Colt Lee Haynes, beloved son, of Holden Lee Haynes and Greenleigh Nikole Baker, was welcomed into Jesus arms on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Graveside services for Colt Lee Haynes will be held at 4:00 PM on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Visitation will be held from 3:00 PM until 3:45 PM on Thursday at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Colt Lee leaves ...

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Pedro "Mike" Luis Lara Morales, Jr.

Pedro "Mike" Luis Lara Morales, Jr., 64 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 14, 1956 in New York, New York, he was the son of the late Pedro Lara and Lucila Morales. Mr. Lara was a retired truck driver and loved playing the trumpet for his family and friends. Cremation services for Mr. Lara are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is ...

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Willie Dean McGuire

Willie Dean McGuire, 78,of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, July 2, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 24, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee. Mrs. McGuire was a home-maker and loving wife and mother. Graveside services for Mrs. McGuire will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Archer's Chapel Cemetery near Halls, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Royce McGuire. Visitation for Mrs. McGuire will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:15 AM on ...

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Lawanda June Hill

Lawanda June Hill, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 27, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 17, 1938 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hershel Hickman and the late Mary Pearl Harrison Hickman. Mrs. Hill was a home-maker and member of the RoEllen Church of Christ. Graveside services for Mrs. Hill will be 11:00 AM on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Roger Allen. ...

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Billy Harold Davis

Billy Harold "Brother" Davis, 77, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 28, 1943 in Ridgely, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Davis and the late Juanita Connell Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired John Deere mechanic for Tennessee Tractor of Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a member of Willingham Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Davis will ...

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Grayson Allen McClain

Grayson Allen McClain, 25, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Regional One Medical in Memphis,Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 6, 1996, in Union City, Tennessee, he was the son of Ron Allen McClain and Michele Lori Dennison McClain. Grayson was a 2014 Gateway Graduate and factory employee. Funeral services for Grayson will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 2, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Tommy ...

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Sherry Lynn Bailey Jones

Sherry Lynn Bailey Jones, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 21, 1962 in Lamont, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Henry Roberson and Frances Louise Gregson Roberson Rogers. She was a former beautician and home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Jones will be 3:00 PM on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be ...

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Penny Jo Watkins

Penny Jo Watkins, 61, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 24, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, September 3, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois.She was a loan originator for One Main Financial. Graveside services for Mrs. Watkins will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Hank Gray. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 10:00 ...

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Larry Wayne "Lonzo" Phillips

Larry Wayne "Lonzo" Phillips, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 13, 1947 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elton Jewell Phillips and the late Georgia Maxine Christian Phillips. Mr. Phillips was a landowner and retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. He enjoyed all types of sports, especially playing golf. Visitation for Mr. Phillips will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on ...

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Kenny Lynn Burns

Kenny Lynn Burns, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 19, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 26, 1968 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late George William Burns and the late Zoda Tirey Burns. He was a retired employee of Ermco. Funeral services for Mr. Burns will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Carmon Dennison. Visitation ...

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Ralph R. Hinson

Ralph R. Hinson, 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, June 11, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 25, 1960, in Germany, he was the son of the late Curtis Hinson and Carman Spegt Hinson. Mr. Hinson was a retired construction employee. Cremation services for Mr. Hinson are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of life service for Mr. Hinson will be announced later by Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Reagen Elizabeth Isbell

Reagen Elizabeth Isbell, 12, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 31, 2008 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Reagen was a student at Northview Middle School. She enjoyed art and making memories with her family. Funeral services for Reagen will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 14, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Jerry Stafford. Interment will follow in Mt. ...

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Jeffrey Lynn Turnbo, Sr.

Jeffrey Lynn Turnbo,Sr., 47 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 29, 1973 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Lifus Turnbo,Sr. and the late Caroline Gene Wright Turnbo. Mr. Turnbo was a builder for Dyersburg Pallet. Graveside services for Mr.Turnbo will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Sorrells' Chapel Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev Bill ...

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Tallie Lynn Forbes

Tallie Lynn Forbes, 54 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 10, 2021, at her daughters residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 6, 1967 in Illonis she was the daughter of the late James Forbes and the late Annett Kay Forbes Lawerence. Ms. Forbes was a home-maker. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Ms Forbes leaves to cherish her memory four sons, Seth Essig, Robert Essig, Christopher Powers and Steven Bledsoe; three ...

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Pam Cutler

Pam Cutler, age 66, of Obion, TN, departed this life on Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee, to be in her heavenly home. Mrs. Cutler passed away after a battle with COVID-19. Family and friends were at her side when she met the angels for them to take her to her heavenly home. She was born to the late Guy Sipes and Liliy Marie Marr of Jackson, Tennessee. She lived in the Lexington, Tennessee area and in Virginia. She ...

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Bivian "Adair" Forsythe, Jr.

Bivian "Adair" Forsythe, Jr. , 57 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 3, 1964 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bivian "B.A." Forsythe, Sr. and the late Judy Reeves Forsythe. Many of you may remember Adair as a former greeter at Wal-Mart where he made many, many friends. Others may remember him as "the guy" that was always ...

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Judith Ann "Judy" Murray Hanks

Judith Ann "Judy" Murray Hanks, 73 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 7, 1948 in Cool Springs, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lenard Murray and the late Gilda Ione Poole Murray. She was a retired employee of Yorkville Elementary School Cafeteria and a member of Yorkville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Judy was affectionately known as "MeMe". ...

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Roy J. Boone

Roy J. Boone, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, June 7, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 15, 1946, he was the son of the late Oneill Boone and the late Mattie Little. Mr. Boone was a retired driver for UPS. Graveside services for Mr. Boone will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 AM ...

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Peggy Marie Austin Shuck

Peggy Marie Austin Shuck, 87, of Rogersville, passed away Sunday, June 6th, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones and some of her favorite hymns. She was born at her parent’s home in Tatumville, TN, and was baptized at Mt. Tirzah Baptist Church as a child. She was a member of Newbern Cumberland Presbyterian Church where she and her husband William served as accompanists and organists for several years. They loved music and enjoyed sharing it with others. ...

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Kenneth Wayne Patterson

Kenneth Wayne Patterson, Sr.,60, of Spokane, Washington, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 5, 2021, at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Washington. Born Friday, August 19, 1960 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of Eugene Patterson and the late Martha French Cregger. Funeral services for Mr. Patterson will be 1:00 PM on Friday, June 11, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Charles ...

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Dovie Joyce Adams

Dovie Joyce Adams, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, June 4, 2021, at The Waters of Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 10, 1934. She was the retired night auditor for Sleep Inn of Dyersburg, Tennessee and attended Church Grove Baptist in Newbern, Tennessee. Private family interment will be held in Dyer County Memorial Gardens at a later date. She leaves to cherish her memory, two grandchildren, James Hardy (Jana) of Newbern, Tennessee and Kristina Hardy ...

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Anthony "Tony" Wade Hawks, Sr.

Anthony "Tony" Wade Hawks, Sr., 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 22, 1957 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charlie Hawks and the late Glenda Stewart Blackwell. Mr. Hawks was an employee of Unilever in Covington, Tennessee and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. He enjoyed composing music, singing and playing the guitar. Funeral services ...

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Wilma L. Patton

Wilma L. Patton, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 31, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 2, 1947 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late W. M. Barker and the late Mary Ebilee Hensley Barker. Mrs. Patton was the retired sales manager for the Dyersburg Fabrics Remnant House and member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church. Her greatest joy was being "Nana" to her grandchildren and ...

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Dorothy Nell Dean

Dorothy Nell Dean, 89 of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Friday, May 28, 2021, at her residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 17, 1932 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ulis Ward and the late Lula Lemmons Ward. She was a loving mother, grandmother and sister who always enjoyed being with her family. She enjoyed fishing and looking at old barns. Mrs. Dean was a member of the River of Life Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Patsy Ann Chandler

Patsy Ann Chandler, 82, of Winnsboro, Louisiana died on Thursday, May 27, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 7, 1938 in Seneca, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Farmer and the late Nellie Brown Farmer. Mrs. Chandler was a loving mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was a faithful servant of God; who will always be remembered for the love, kindness and generosity that she extended to all that she ...

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Nancy Blevins

Nancy Blevins, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 26, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 28, 1948 in Weakley County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Maloy Damesworth and the late Bonnie Jane Jackson Damesworth. Mrs. Blevins enjoyed gardening and cooking, but will always be remembered for the kindness that she showed to other. Mrs. Blevins was a member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Floretta "Flossie" Walton

Floretta "Flossie" Walton, 96 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, May 24, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 31, 1924 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Ewen Cryer and the late Lillie Ethridge Cryer. Mrs. Walton was a homemaker and a member of Newbern First Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Walton will be at 1:00 PM on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Stoy Lee Anderson, Sr.

Stoy Lee Anderson, Sr., 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 22, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 30, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lee Archie "Boy" Anderson and the late Ina May Wilson Hudson. Mr. Anderson was the owner of Anderson Scrap Metals and a member of Shepherd's Chapel. Funeral services for Mr. Anderson will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 in the Chapel ...

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David Randle Craft

David Randle Craft, 66, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 25, 1955 in Memphis, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter E. Craft and the late Annie Maie Wright Craft. He was a tuck pointer-caulker for Local # 52 of Chicago, Illinois. Graveside services for Mr. Craft will be 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Church Grove Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Michael Gene Richmond

Michael Gene Richmond, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 8, 1967 in Cook County, Illinois, he was the son of the late Larry Gene Richmond and Barbara Kaye Henson Richmond. Mr. Richmond was a self-employed roofer. Memorial services for Mr. Richmond will be held at 1:00 PM on Sunday, May 23, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. ...

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Taylor Lee Callens

Taylor Lee Callens, 29, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at his residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 21, 1991 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Timothy Wayne Callens and Sherry Watson Callens. Taylor was a pro MMA Fighter who had signed with First Round Management to pursue his fighting career. Funeral services for Taylor will be held at 6:00 PM on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at the River of Life Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Mary Dean Newell

Mary Dean Newell, 86. of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 16, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 7, 1934 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Franklin Willis and the late Martha Evelyn Barker Willis. Mrs. Newell was a retired receptionist for the Internal Medicine Clinic of Dyersburg, Tennessee and was a member of the Glendale Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Newell will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, ...

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Bro. Thomas Eugene Griffin

Bro.Thomas Eugene Griffin, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 4, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Delmer Leon Griffin and the late Estell Alexander Griffin. He was a member of RoEllen Baptist Church. Bro. Griffin retired from the ministry with his last appointment being Springhill Baptist Church in Trenton, Tennessee Funeral services for Bro. Griffin will be held at ...

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