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David Cavaness

David Cavaness, 70, of Trenton, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 23, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, September 2, 1951 in Humboldt, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Billy Frank Cavaness (Dorothy Baker Cavaness) and the late Joyce Alford Cavaness Wilson (Charles Wilson). Mr. Cavaness was a retired Maintenance Supervisor for the State of Tennessee Highway Department where he worked for thirty-two years. He was a member ...

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Johnnie Junette Gannon

Johnnie Junette Gannon, 70, of Trimble,Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 12, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Raymond Hicks and the late Evelyn Cherry Hicks. Ms. Gannon was a former dispatcher for Jimmy Dean of Newbern, Tennessee. Cremation services for Ms. Gannon are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration ...

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Terry Riggs

Terry Riggs, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 18, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late John Franklin Riggs and the late Margie Douglas Riggs. Mr. Riggs was the maintenance supervisor for Tucker Properties, LLC. He loved old tractors and being a "Shade Tree Mechanic." Visitation for Mr. Riggs will be held from 12:00 until 2:00 on ...

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William M. Webb

William M. Webb, 77, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Monday, December 20, 2021, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee Born Thursday, August 31, 1944 in Mason Hall, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Shannon David "Beans" Webb and the late Evelyn Green Gatlin Webb. Mr. Webb was a self-employed carpenter. Graveside services for Mr. Webb will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at Cool Springs Cemetery near Trimble, Tennessee. Officiating ...

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Bobby Herron

Robert "Bobby" Herron, 72, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 17, 1949 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Paul Herron and the late Martha Pearce Herron. Mr. Herron was proud to have served his country in the United States Marines during the Vietnam War. A celebration of life graveside service for Mr. Herron will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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Emily Lou "Griffin" West Wright

Emily Lou Griffin Wright, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, December 17, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 27, 1930 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Emerson E. "Pap" Griffin and the late Vena D. Hancock Griffin. She was retired from Wrangler (All-Wear). Mrs Wright was a member of the Community Church, (formerly First Christian Church), of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She loved watching and attending St. ...

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David T. "Pa" Epperson

David T. "Pa" Epperson, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 17, 2021, at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 16, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Junior Epperson and the late Mary Edith Jackson Epperson. David was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, where he worked for twenty-eight years before becoming an employee of the City Of Newbern Water Department where he worked for over twenty ...

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Sherry Watson Callens

Sherry Renee Watson Callens, 56, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Born Wednesday, September 15, 1965 in Ridgely, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late David Watson and the late Peggy Jean Ward Watson. Ms. Callens was a former waitress at Perkins Restaurant. Funeral services for Ms. Callens will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 17, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating ...

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Allen Lane Crews

Allen Lane Crews, 57, passed on to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at his residence in Clarksville, Tennessee. Born on Sunday, September 27, 1964, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was an experienced mechanic and field manager for Southern Tree Care for 15 years. A Celebration of Life visitation will be held from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Allen is survived by two daughters, Chasity Crews and ...

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Sondra Gail Smothers

Sondra Gail Smothers, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 16, 1950 in Wynnburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late J. C. Smothers and the late Pearlie Marie Mathina Smothers. Mrs. Smothers was a former employee of Sylvania, Reelfoot Packing, Colonial Rubber, Thomas Industries and Kroger. She was a former substitute teacher for Holice Powell Elementary School. Mrs. Smothers was ...

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Aldeon "Mug" Gourley

Aldeon Wayne "Mug" Gourley, 79, of Dyersburg,Tennessee, died Sunday, December 12, 2021, at his residence. Born on Wednesday, April 15, 1942 in Dyer County, Tennessee he was the son the late Joseph Clyde Gourley and the late Ruby Rogers Gourley. He was a retired maintenance mechanic with Heckethorn Manufacturing Company. Graveside services for Mr. Gourley will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, December 20, 2021 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery in Dyersburg, ...

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Rhonda Burns Wright

Rhonda Burns Wright, 52 ,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 16, 1969 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Gene Burns and Diane Walker Cottrell. She was a loan officer and homemaker. She attended Riverwoods Church and Church Without Walls. Memorial services for Mrs. Wright will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at the Riverwoods Church ...

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Jan Rush

Jan Rush, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, December 11, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 27, 1956 in Leavenworth, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Charles Haskell Young, Sr. and the late Rita Beatrice Williams. Mrs. Rush was an employee of the Bar-B-Q Hut in Dyersburg, Tennessee. The times that she cherished the most were those spent with her family, especially her grandchildren. Visitation for Mrs. Rush will ...

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John Len McLean

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John Len McLean, 26, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. John was born on April 26, 1995 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a former employee of the Dyersburg Airport. Graveside services for Mr. McLean will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Church Grove Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. He is survived by one son, Jackson McLean of Dyersburg, Tennessee; two daughters, Arianya McLean and Carabella ...

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Mary A. Walker

Mary A. Walker, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 10, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 30, 1948 in Gibson County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Russell and the late Zora Russell. Mrs. Walker was a home-maker. Funeral services for Mrs. Walker will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac ...

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Lily Ladig

Lily Ladig, 58, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, December 10, 2021, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 11, 1963 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late J. C.Stephens and the late Mary Etta Sims Stephens. Mrs. Ladig was a former waitress/cook for Todd's Cafe and Nana's Cafe. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Ladig will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 ...

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Virginia Carlton Hay

Virginia Carlton Hay, 96, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 10, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 10, 1925 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Guy Buck Carlton and the late Vada Hicks Carlton. Mrs. Hay was a former employee of the Dyer County Register of Deeds Office. She was a member of Calvary Hill Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Hay will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, December 13, 2021 at ...

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Todd Allen Bowers

Todd Allen Bowers, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 10, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 31, 1967 in LaPorte, Indiana. Mr. Bowers was a former employee of Land Heating and Air and a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Cremation services for Mr. Bowers are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish is memory, his wife of twenty-five ...

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Carl Charles LaRose, Sr.

Carl C. LaRose, Sr., 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 12, 1940 in Madison Heights, Michigan, he was the son of the late Arthur Emiel LaRose and the late Alleyna Gleniar Beales LaRose. He was a retired employee of General Motors where he served as plant chairman for Truck and Bus Local # 157. It was during this time that he received the nickname of ...

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Louise Fagan

Louise Fagan, 91, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 16, 1930 in Tuscumbia, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late Thomas "Joe" Taylor and the late Cora Butler Taylor. Mrs. Fagan was a retired employee of Trimble Manufacturing Company and a member of Fairview Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Fagan will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in the Chapel of ...

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Earnest (Hal) McCarter

Earnest "Hal" McCarter, 84 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, December 3, 2021, at his home in Dyersburg, Tennessee, after a battle with dementia/ alzheimers and traumatic brain injury, surrounded by his loving family. Born Friday, March 12, 1937 in Hall County, Georgia, he was the son of the late Wallace McCarter and the late Willie Mae Harkins McCarter. Mr. McCarter was the former owner and counselor of Here's Hope Counseling Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He devoted his ...

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Martha Vezenia Graham

Martha Vezenia Graham, 78, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at The Arbors in Union City, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 12, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Everette Young Giles and the late Sally Bell Blasingame Giles. She was a former Cpl. Security Officer with Northwest Correctional Center in Tiptonville, Tennessee Mrs. Graham was an avid fisherman on her beloved Reelfoot Lake, wonderful cook and professional cake ...

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Jea M. Tyus

Jea M. Tyus, 49, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 28, 1972 in Centralia, Illinois, Ms. Tyus was a former employee of Delta Chevrolet and member of the First Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Ms. Tyus will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, December 10, 2021 at First Bapitst Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be ...

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Deborah Elizabeth Flack

Debbie Flack, 70 ,of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at Hillview Community Living Center in Dresden, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Finis Flack and the late Irene Caldwell Flack. Ms. Flack was a retired employee of Double Day and member of First United Methodist Church in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Ms. Flack will be at 11:00 AM on Saturday, December 4, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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David Allan Dennison

David Allan Dennison, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 25, 1944 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J.P. Dennison and the late Annie Lou Pledge Dennison. He was the owner of Dennison Clothing & Shoe Store and Newbern Mini Storage. Mr. Dennison proudly served his country in the United States Navy and attended Newbern First ...

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Robert Micheal Pope

Robert Micheal Pope, 67, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at his residence. Born Saturday, April 3, 1954 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Marcus Eugene Pope and the late Linda Lou Morgan Pope. Mr. Pope was a retired employee of Goodyear Tire & Rubber. Cremation services for Mr. Pope are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Heather Smith and son-in-law ...

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Willie Richard Griggs

Willie Richard Griggs, 77, of Ripley, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Lauderdale Community Living Center in Ripley, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 13, 1943 in Ashport (Lauderdale County), Tennessee, he was the son of the late Richard Louis Griggs and the late Ruth Virginia Kirkpatrick Griggs. Mr. Griggs was the retired owner of Griggs Flooring in Ripley, Tennessee. Mr. Griggs proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard where he achieved the rank ...

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Roy Neal Stone

Roy Neal Stone, 68, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, November 26, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 16, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William "Billy" Stone and the late Ida Bates Stone. He was a master mechanic, former employee of Holloway Construction for twenty-nine years and currently was employed by Advanced Technology Services at Eaton Corporation in Newbern, Tennessee. He attended ...

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Nelson Cass Butler

Nelson Cass Butler, 76. of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, April 18,1945 in Dunnellon, Florida, he was the son of the late Lummie "Logan" Caswell Butler and the late Bertie Mae Hudson. Mr. Butler was a salesman for Marvin Windows and a devoted member of the Dyersburg Church of God where he served as a deacon. A celebration of life service for Mr. Butler will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 4, ...

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Lyann Gracen Noel

Lyann Gracen Noel, was born into the arms of Jesus, on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the Terry Lynn and Brandi Nicole Rose Noel of Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Lyann Gracen Noel will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tony Lawrence. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. She leaves to ...

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Jean Crum

Jean Crum, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Friday, November 19, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 11, 1945 in San Angelo, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Mikuel Wilson and the late Cindy Wilson. Mrs. Crum was a follower of Jesus Christ and a devoted and dedicated member of Church Grove Baptist Church. She was an amazing woman who shared her faith and Christian values by the way that she lived her life. ...

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Adrian H. Hargrove, Sr.

Adrian H. Hargrove, Sr., 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 29, 1935 in Wickliffe, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Grover Hargrove and the late Fanny Lawrence Hargrove. He was a retired carpenter for Centex Forcum-Lannom. Mr. Hargrove proudly served his country in the United States Army, Marines and the Union City National Guard. Funeral services for Mr. Hargrove ...

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Elbert "Dooney" Seratt. Jr.

Elbert "Dooney" Seratt, Jr., 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, May 9, 1963 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Elbert Seratt, Sr. and the late Jean Brooks Seratt. Mr. Seratt was a former heavy equipment operator for Ford Construction. He was a devoted member of the Church Without Walls in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. Seratt will be held ...

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Rose Marie Corcoran

Rose Marie Corcoran, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Born Saturday, July 12, 1947 in Wiesbaden, Germany, she was the daughter of the late John and Stella Koch. Ms. Corcoran was employed in the Dyer County Clerk's Office for seventeen years before her current employment with Full Throttle of Trimble, Tennessee for the past twelve years, where she genuinely welcomed customers who became friends. Ms. Rose never met a stranger, and in the small ...

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Lisa Ann Cartwright

Lisa Ann Cartwright, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 30, 1961 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howard Gallahaire and the late Betty Garner Gallahaire. Ms. Cartwright was a former branch manager for Trustmark Bank. Cremation services for Ms. Cartwright are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, Laura Lee Denton (Miles) of ...

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Sammie Lynn Wilson

Sammie Lynn Wilson, 75 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 18, 1946 in Newbern, Tennessee he was the son the the late Sam Wilson and the late Virginia Turner Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a fromer employee of Sylvania and Reelfoot Packing Company. He also was a private investigator and retired from Hot Shot Express as a truck driver. He was a member of the Shade Tree Tractor Club and was ...

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Frankie Joe Carroll

Frankie Joe Carroll, 40 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 23, 1981 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Billy Joe Carroll and Darlene Brock Carroll. Mr. Carroll was a Family Nurse Practitioner for West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. He was a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ. Frankie was a devoted husband and loving father who treasured times ...

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Rae H. Brown

Rae H. Brown, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 10, 2021, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 6, 1940 in Tatumville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charley Raymond Hall and the late Grace Leach Hall. Ms. Brown was a retired freight claim specialist for APL Freight Lines. Cremation services for Ms. Brown are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A celebration of life services for Ms. Brown will be held at ...

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Lee Roy Holland, Jr.

Lee Roy Holland, Jr., 92, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 8, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 16, 1928 in RoEllen, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lee Roy Holland, Sr. and the late Edna Mai Brown Holland. He was a retired general sales manager for Odom's Tennessee Pride. Mr. Holland was a Mason and Member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Holland will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November ...

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Judy Steelman Canon

Judy Steelman Canon,73, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 6, 1947, she was the daughter of Margaret Frances Thompson Steelman and the late Homer Carson Steelman, Jr. Mrs. Canon was a retired employee of Forcum Lannom Contractors. Graveside services for Mrs. Canon will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, ...

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Joyce Ann Rose Hulme

Joyce Ann Hulme, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at her residence. Born Thursday, October 25, 1934, in Dyer County, Tennessee,she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Rose and the late Lattie Mae Featherston Rose. She retired from the Dyer County School System as an assistant cafeteria manager and she was a former employee of Security Bank. Mrs. Hulme was a life-long member of Lemalsemac Church of Christ and a devoted pre-school Sunday school ...

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Mary R. Perkins

Mary R. Perkins, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 5, 1947 in Marshall County, Kentucky.She was a home-maker and a devoted pastor's wife. Funeral services for Mrs. Perkins will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 5, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Houston Sills, Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in ...

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Marvin "Pedink" Wilson

Marvin "Pedink" Wilson, 74, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 27, 1947 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Wesley "Dag" Wilson and the late Mary Elizabeth Walton Wilson. Mr. Wilson was a retired employee of HECO and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Wilson will be held at 2:00 PM on ...

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Ruth Evelyn Jernigan

Ruth Evelyn Jernigan, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, November 1, 2021, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 9, 1948 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd Hickerson and the late Bessie Tyner Hickerson. Mrs. Jernigan was a retired employee of Dyersburg, Tennessee. A family celebration of life service for Mrs. Jernigan will be held at a later date. She is survived by two sons, Al Jernigan (Deborah) of Finley, Tennessee ...

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Gregory Lynn Brooks

Gregory Lynn Brooks, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 2, 1965 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Katie Sawyer Garrett and the late John Walker Brooks. Mr. Brooks was an employee of Ermco. Funeral services for Mr. Brooks will be held at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, November 3, 2021 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Calvin Smith. ...

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Mildred Ann French

Mildred Ann French, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 8, 1941 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late W. I. Sherbit and the late Eva Simpson Sherbit. Mrs. French was a retired employee of Sylvania and Thomas Industries. She was a member of Finley Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. French will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, November 1, ...

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Jeff Pruitt

Jeff Pruitt, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Wednesday, February 24, 1971 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the Rosemary Gail Stover Newhouse and the late Joy Dale Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt was the Division Vice-President for Abbco. Mr. Pruitt proudly served his country in the United States Army and the National Guard. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Pruitt will be held from 5:00 PM until ...

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Ronda Kay Huisel

Ronda Kay Huisel, 55, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Friday, October 29, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 12, 1966 in Madison, Wisconsin, she was the daughter of Barbra Jean Jordan and the late Michael Keating Jordan. She had a special place in her heart for children, that was evident by the profession that she chose as a teacher specialist at Kenton Elementary School. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, ...

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