Gary Lynn Sims

Gary Lynn Sims, 64, of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 29, 1957 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Everett Lee "Bo" Sims and the late Mary Ann Vickery Lee. Mr. Sims was a retired truck driver. Graveside services for Mr. Sims will be 1:30 PM on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at Yorkville Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Wilford Mobley. Family and ...

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Oneida Stover

Oneida Stover, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 9, 1938 in Cat Corner, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joseph David "Jodie" Dozier and the late Luna Butler Dozier. Mrs. Stover was a retired order analysis for GTE Sylvania. Graveside services for Mrs. Stover will be 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. ...

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Glenn Edward Carpenter

Glenn Edward Carpenter, 95, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 8, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 31, 1925 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Edward Carpenter and the late Virgie Tempe Williams Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was a farmer and retired Rural Mail Carrier for the United States Post Office. In October of 1944, Mr. Carpenter joined the United States Army where he obtained the rank of Sergeant. He ...

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Normal Overbey

Normal Overbey, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 30, 1945 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Owsley and the late Cora Hyde Owsley. She was a greeter for Wal-Mart in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Overbey will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service ...

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June R. Lucas

June R. Lucas, 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 1, 1928 in Dyer County Tennessee, , she was the daughter of the late Calvin Robertson and the late Georgia Hines Robertson. Mrs. Lucas was a retired employee of Belew and Ray Drug Store and a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Lucas will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating ...

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Gregory Doss Campbell

Gregory Doss Campbell, 65, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, May 3, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, June 4, 1955 in Denver, Colorado , he was the son of the late Don Campbell and the late Gwen Campbell. He was a retired HVAC employee and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Cremation services for Mr. Campbell are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, Jeramy D. Campbell of Waller, Texas and Jason ...

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Thomas Alvin "Tommy" Marbrey

Thomas Alvin "Tommy" Marbrey, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 2, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 2, 1957 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Claude Marbrey and the late Margaret Maxine Moore Marbrey. Mr. Marbrey was a retired truck driver and former carrier for the State Gazette. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Visitation for Mr. Marbrey will be held Thursday, ...

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Franklin Delano Cathey

Franklin Delano Cathey, 87, of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Saturday, May 1, 2021, at his residence in RoEllen, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 24, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Major Montgomery Cathey and the late Lacie Mae Rivers Cathey. He was a retired farmer, member of Volunteer Conservation Club in RoEllen, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Cathey will be 1:00 PM on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at Dyer ...

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Bobby "Babe" Curtis

Bobby "Babe" Curtis, 68, of Finley, Tennessee died on Friday, April 30, 2021, at Barnes-Jewish Community Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Tuesday, March 24, 1953 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of late David Curtis and the late Virginia Champion Curtis. Mr. Curtis was a retired supervisor at Ermco of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Curtis will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Delores Ann Cook

Delores Ann Cook, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, April 30, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 27, 1936 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Nois Lee Winchester and the late Lola May Riddick Winchester . She was a retired hairdresser and enjoyed being member of the Senior Line-Dancing Group at Dyersburg Community Activity Center. Graveside services for Mrs. Cook will be 12:30 PM on Sunday, May 2, 2021 at ...

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Lawrence A. "Larry" Williams

Lawrence A. "Larry" Williams, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 29, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 11, 1944 in Haywood County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Loy Amazon Williams and the late Katherine Burse Williams. He was a retired employee of Pipeliners Local 2b and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Williams will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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William Steve Dial

William Steve Dial, 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 31, 1952 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles Alton Dial and the late Billie Ann Hearod Dial. Graveside services for Mr. Dial will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He leaves to ...

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Dorcas L. "Dee" Noel Snider

Dorcas L. "Dee" Noel Snider, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a retired truck driver, and a member of the Independent Free Holiness Church. She is survived by her two children, Rhonda (Smitty) Smith of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Bill Snider of New Castle, Indiana; three grandchildren, Nickie Hilliard and Chuck (Kim) Waddell both of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Felecia Folwer of Rock Falls, Illinois; six ...

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Dalton Lee Noles

Dalton Lee Noles, 20 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, April 26, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 5, 2000 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Charles Seth Noles and Ashley Brooke Blalock Creasy. Dalton graduated from Triplett High School in Kentucky. Following graduation he joined the U. S. Marine Corp where he proudly served his country for two years. He was currently employed by ...

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Teddy Joe Brasfield

Teddy Joe Brasfield, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 27, 1969 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Steve McKinley Brasfield and Barbara June Diggs Henson. Mr. Brasfield was a former employee of Dyersburg Pallet. A celebration of life service for Mr. Brasfield will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, April 30, 2021 in the Chapel of ...

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Zina Lynn Burns

Zina Lynn Burns, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 27, 1967 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ralph William Hugueley and Vicki Lynn Alexander Hugueley. Graveside services for Ms. Burns will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will be Rev. Michael Wilson. Visitation for Ms. Burns will ...

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Richard "Ricky" Lee Seiber

Richard "Ricky" Lee Seiber, 63, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital-North in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 20, 1957 in Gary, Indiana, he was the son of the late James Monroe Seiber and the late Ruthye Joann Barr Seiber. Mr. Seiber was a client of Development Skills Center and member of Holy Hills Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Seiber will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 24, 2021 ...

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Stephanie Faith Eddlemon

Stephanie Faith Eddlemon, 54, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, April 19, 2021 in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 8, 1966 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Loyas Udell Eddlemon and the late Carolyn Jean Eddlemon Lynch Stanton. Ms. Eddlemon was a former employee of Tyson Foods in Newbern, Tennessee, where she had worked for more than twenty years and was an avid "Fighting Irish" fan. Funeral services for Ms. Eddlemon will be held ...

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Bettie Sue Woods

Bettie Sue Woods, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 1, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Hodge White and the late Annie Roberts White. Mrs. Woods was a home-maker and farmer. She was a member of Bogota Church of Christ and also worshiped at Phillips Street Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Woods will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 ...

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Dorothy Barham

Dorothy Barham, 84, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 15, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 18, 1936 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edward Cherry Poteet and the late Oma Jewell Akin Poteet. She was a retired employee of Methodist Hospital in Dyersburg, where she worked in the Dietary Department for many years. Mrs. Barham was a member of the Dyersburg, First Assembly of God Church. Graveside ...

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Gerald D. Hunter

Gerald D. Hunter, 78 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 25, 1942, he was the son of the late John Hoyt Hunter and the late Fronnie Autrey Morgan Hunter. Mr. Hunter was retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation. Graveside services for Mr. Hunter will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, April 16, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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Phillip Edward Hopkins

Phillip Edward Hopkins, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 6, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilbur Edward Hopkins and the late Virginia Lucille Hulme Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was a retired employee of Ermco and proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. Funeral services for Mr. Hopkins will be held at 1:30 P.M on Friday, April 16, ...

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Albert "Al"D. Weldon

Albert "Al" D. Weldon, Sr., 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 11, 1944 in Sunflower County, Mississippi, he was the son of the late George Wesley Weldon and the late Sallie Callie Bowman Weldon. Mr. Weldon was the retired owner of Al's Muffler of Dyersburg, where he worked for thirty-one years. He was a member of the Lighthouse Apostolic Church in Greenfield ...

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Blake McLean

Blake McLean, 21, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, April 8, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 19, 1999 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Kenny McLean and Cynthia Johnson Tipps. Mr. McLean was an employee of Casey's General's Store in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Blake will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, April 12, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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George "Georgie" Huey

George "Georgie" Huey, 73, of Cheyenne, Wyoming died on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at his residence in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Born Saturday, October 18, 1947 in Obion, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Samuel Lee Martin Huey, Sr. and the late Emma Frances Odle Huey. Mr. Huey was a retired construction employee. Funeral services for Mr. Huey will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be ...

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William Dale "Doc" Calhoun

William Dale "Doc" Calhoun, 62 of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 16, 1958 in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wilton Dale Calhoun and Joanne Brown Calhoun. Mr. Calhoun was the retired owner of Doc's Electric and the fifth generation builder of the world famous Calhoun Reelfoot Lake Boats. Funeral services for Mr. Calhoun will be held at ...

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Allen Dee George

Allen Dee George, 51, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, April 5, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 15, 1969 in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of Layford D. George and Mildred Ann Swindle. Mr. George was a former employee of Kee Motors for twenty eight years. A Graveside Celebration of Life Service for Mr. George will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Nance Church Of Christ Cemetery located at 3159 Nance Road in ...

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Paul LeRoy "Tank" Fleming

Paul LeRoy "Tank" Fleming, 35 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 3, 1985 in Jacksonville, North Carolina, he was the son of Tim Johnson and Tina Marie Johnson. Memorial services for Mr. Fleming will be held at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Church Without Walls in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Pastor Zach Bennard. ...

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James Rufus "J. R." Fortner

James "J. R. " Rufus Fortner, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 28, 1940 in Greenville, South Carolina, he was the son of the late James Levi Fortner and the late Clara Bryant Fortner. Mr. Fortner lived in Dyersburg and Memphis most of his young life. He joined the United States Air Force in July, 1958, spending eight years and nine months as an Air ...

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Dr. John Edd Moore

Dr. John Edd Moore, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 22, 1941 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Eddie Moore and the late Virgie Hughley Moore. Dr. Moore was the Vice President of Technology at Dyersburg State Community College. He was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee and a Gideon. A celebration of life service for Dr. Moore will be held ...

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Willie Mae Hayes

Willie Mae Hayes, 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital. Born Friday, September 20, 1929 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William "Bill" McKinley Ramey and the late Lillian Davison Ramey. Mrs. Hayes was a home-maker and a member of Church Grove Baptist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Hayes will be held at 1:30 PM on Friday, April 2, 2021 at ...

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Larry Rube Madalon

Larry Rube Madalon, 53 of Mason Hall, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in Troy, Tennessee. Mr. Madalon was born Thursday, August 3, 1967 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, was a member of Local 798 Pipelines' Union and was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics Graveside services for Mr. Madalon will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Lyndel Fisher. ...

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Sue Gatlin

September 29, 1929

Sue Gatlin, passed away, at he age of 91, on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at her daughter's residence. She was known as "Granny" by her family and she was known by "Phila Sue" by everyone in the Glendale Community where she grew up. Sue was born on September 29, 1929 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late Henry and Nannie Essary Hartsfield. She was co-owner of Gatlin's Grocery for over 50 years working side by side with her husband, Ed Gatlin. She was a ...

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Lillie Williams Cooper

Lillie Williams Cooper, 69, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, April 12, 1951 in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Loy Amazon Williams and the late Katherine Burse Williams. Ms. Cooper was a self employed Bail Bondsmen. Friends are asked to join the family, for a Celebration of Life Service, to be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 4:00 PM, at the home of Ms. Cooper located at 5218 ...

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Mildred Genell Bradford

Mildred Genell Bradford, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 24, 1927 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Wilton Wilson and the late Mattie Belle Harrison Wilson. Mrs. Bradford was a retired employee of the Trimble School in Trimble, Tennessee. She was a member of the Everlasting Church of God but attended Palestine Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed working in her ...

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Patsy Edith Coffey

Patsy Edith Coffey, 81, of Ripley, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 3, 1939 in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Louis Griggs and the late Ruth Kirkpatrick Griggs. Ms. Coffey was a retired employee of Tupperware. After her retirement, she enjoyed working along side her brother, Willie, and her nephew, Steve at the Antique Mall in Ripley. She also worked for the ...

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JoAnne Dunahoo Hunter

JoAnne Dunahoo Hunter, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 4, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Raymon Dunahoo and the late Opal Elgin Dunahoo. Mrs. Hunter was a retired service representative for BellSouth. Funeral services for Mrs. Hunter will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, March 27, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service ...

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Thomas Andrew Jayroe, II

Thomas Andrew Jayroe, II, 99 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at Maple Ridge Assisted Living in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 15, 1921, he was the son of the late Thomas Andrew Jayroe and the late Ruth Clement Jayroe. Mr. Jayroe was a forty year employee of Stratton Warren Hardware Company in Memphis, Tennessee and the retired owner of Newbern Hardware. He was a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Dyersburg Rotary Club and ...

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Billy Franklin "Bill Frank" Coleman

Billy Franklin "Bill Frank" Coleman, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, July 22, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy M. Coleman and the late Capitola Hammond Williams. Mr. Coleman was retired self-employed wholesale car dealer and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Graveside services for Mr. Coleman will be held at 11:00 AM on ...

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Clarence Willie Childress, Jr.

Clarence Willie Childress, Jr., 60, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 30, 1960 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clarence Willie Childress, Sr. and the late Bessie Maurine Watson Childress. He was a coach and umpire at Dyersburg Activity Center for many years. Visitation for Mr. Childress will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 25, 2021 ...

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Betty Jean Adkins

Betty Jean Adkins, most fondly known as "Granny" 79 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, December 16, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Woodrow Adkins and the late Bobbye Thurmond Adkins. Mrs. Adkins was a retired employee of the Dyersburg Wal-Mart, where she worked for many years at the service desk. Funeral services for Mrs. Adkins will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, ...

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Cherry Ann Taylor Smith

Cherry Ann Taylor Smith, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 18, 1946 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Zack Taylor, Sr. and the late Doris Cherry Nichols Taylor. Mrs. Smith was the owner of Jack and Jill Daycare in Newbern, Tennessee. She was an accomplished seamstress. Graveside services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Fairview ...

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Carroll Wilson Shelton

Carroll Wilson Shelton, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, May 7, 1946 in Nashville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ben Shelton and the late Sarah Elizabeth Williams Shelton. He was a retired employee of Wis-Pak, Inc. and was presently employed by the City of Newbern. Mr. Shelton was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church and a former member of the Newbern Fire ...

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R. C. LaRue

R. C. LaRue, 77 of Yorkville, Tennessee died on Monday, March 15, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 13, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R.L. LaRue and the late Elsie Pauline "Polly" Stafford Cowan. Mr. LaRue was a retired employee of John A. Johnston Company in Dyersburg, Tennessee and Tri-County Implement in Newbern, Tennessee. Mr. LaRue was a 1963 graduate of Yorkville High School. He ...

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William S. "Bill Junior" Newsome, Jr.

William Sullivan "Bill Jr." Newsome, Jr., 77, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 6, 1943 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Sullivan Newsome, Sr. and the late Mozelle Pettie Newsome. He was a retired supervisor for Trenton Mills, Mr. Newsome was a former member of the Forked Deer Car Club; an avid line dancer and brought joy to many ...

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Dr. Preston Elonzo Dickerson

December 21, 1933

Dr. Preston Elonzo Dickerson, born December 21, 1933, died Sunday, March 14, 2021 at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee at the age of 87. He was one of six children of Roy and Virgie Dickerson of Senath, Missouri. Preston "Doc" Dickerson graduated from Senath High School in 1951. He attended the University of Missouri where he received a B.S. Degree in Agriculture. He taught Agriculture for two years in Missouri. He then received his Doctor of Veterinary ...

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Judy Diane Cook

Judy Diane Cook, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, March 14, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 18, 1946 in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Daymon Scott and the late Mary Faye Holman Scott. She was retired from World Color Press, where she was secretary to the Director of Engineering for sixteen years. Mrs. Cook was a member of the Knitting Guild of Ripley, Tennessee and Piece by Peace Quilting Guild in ...

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Billy Bryant

Billy Bryant, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, March 12, 2021, at Continue Care Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Born Friday, April 14, 1961 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy Bryant and Linda Woods Clark. He was the Logistics Manager for Komatsu of Ripley, Tennessee. Mr. Bryant was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. He enjoyed traveling, playing golf, was a former coach and board member of the Newbern Dixie Youth Baseball League and was an avid fan ...

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