Betty DeVaughn Willis

Betty DeVaughn Willis, 77, of Atoka, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 16, 1944, in Tipton County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late H.T. "Thurman" DeVaughn and the late Estelle Sappington DeVaughn. Mrs. Willis was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a former member of the Glendale Church of Christ and presently was a member of the Munford ...

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Eva Pinckley

Eva Pinckley, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at her residence. Born Monday, December 25, 1944, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Herman Cummings and the late Birdie Pope Cummings. Ms. Pinckley was a homemaker. Graveside services for Ms. Pinckley will be held at 3:30 PM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at the RoEllen Cemetery in RoEllen, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Billy Tucker. Visitation for Ms. Pinckley will be from 2:00 ...

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Mr. Leslie "Lee" Hickerson

Leslie "Lee" Hickerson, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 1, 1972, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mr. Hickerson was the owner of Home Safe Security. Visitation for Mr. Hickerson will be held from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee. He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Peyton Blake Hickerson of San ...

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Tammey Ables Gaba

Tammey Ables Gaba, 60, of Bogota, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at her residence in Bogota, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 30, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Tom Ross Ables and the late Lula Gennell Thedford Ables. Mrs. Gaba was a homemaker. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Gaba will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Dr. Bill Oakley. ...

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Donna Harris Reasons

Donna Harris Reasons, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, July 3, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 6, 1963, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lenard Harris and the late Virginia Willis Harris. Mrs. Reasons was a homemaker. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Reasons will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 7, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Wilford Paul Canon

Wilford Paul Canon, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at Tennessee Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 25, 1941, in Corinth, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Jake Canon and the late Beryl Gibbs D'Garmo. Mr. Canon was a retired terminal manager for Volunteer Express. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Graveside services for Mr. Canon will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, July 8, 2022, at Fairview ...

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Herman "Bud" Cude

Herman "Bud" Cude, 84 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 31, 1937, in Sedalia, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Herman H. Cude and the late Margaret Bell Snow Cude. Mr. Cude was the former owner of Newbern Fabricating. He was a member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship. Funeral services for Mr. Cude will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, July 5, ...

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Janette Scobey Marbrey

Janette Scobey Marbrey, 74, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Monday, June 27, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, December 9, 1947, in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jasper Mozell Scobey and the late Thelma Webster Scobey. Mrs. Marbrey was a former employee of All-Wear and the Dyer County School System as a cafeteria employee. Mrs. Marbrey loved spending time with her family and making memories with them on ...

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Timothy Jerome Rose

Timothy Jerome Rose, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 11, 1958, he was the son of the late Earl Rose and the late Bon Eva Lewis Powell. Mr. Rose was an employee of Dyersburg Pallet. Funeral services for Mr. Rose will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, June 30, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. Interment will follow in Dyer ...

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Daniel Patten Shumate

Daniel Patten Shumate, 54, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 29, 1968, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Tommy Shumate and the late Sally Enochs Shumate Hamblin. Mr. Shumate was an alarm technician. Celebration of Life Graveside services for Mr. Shumate will be held at 6:00 PM on Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this service will ...

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James "Larry" Baker

James "Larry" Baker, 78, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, June 24, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 24, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. R. Baker and the late Willie Beatrice Anderson Baker. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Dyersburg Fabrics. Mr. Baker was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ and was a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church. He was a ...

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Lester J. Landstrom

Lester J. Landstrom, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 22, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Andrew Landstrom and the late Sarah Dapp Landstrom. Mr. Landstrom proudly served his country in the United States Army as a Chief Communications Officer in the Korean War and was discharged with the rank of Sergeant. He retired from North American Sheet Metal after forty-seven years. Mr. ...

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Laura Mae Phillips Lindley

Laura Mae Phillips Lindley, 93, of Puryear, Tennessee, formerly of Dyer County, Tennessee died on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Towne Square Care in Puryear, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 4, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Nathan Phillips and the late Etta Parnell Phillips. Mrs. Lindley was a former cafeteria employee for Fifth Consolidated School and Dyersburg High School. She enjoyed participating in the Paris, Tennessee Senior Olympics ...

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Tony Glenn Elmore

Tony Glenn Elmore, 59, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 25, 1963, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of Joe Elmore and Virginia Wright Elmore. Mr. Elmore was a former truck driver and former member of Mid-South Riders. A celebration of life service for Mr. Elmore will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 9, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Kerry Keith Owen

Kerry Keith Owen, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 16, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Owen, Jr. and Mary Jo Lock Owen. He was a 1968 graduate of Dyer County High School. Mr. Owen was a former truck driver for Colonial Rubber for twenty-five years, where he earned a ring for driving two million miles. After his retirement from ...

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Helen Joyce Crabtree

Helen Joyce Crabtree, 82, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Friday, June 17, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 17, 1939, in Savannah, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Brown and the late Nevora Parrish Brown. Mrs. Crabtree was a homemaker. Graveside services for Mrs. Crabtree will be at 10:00 AM on Monday, June 20, 2022, at New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Carl ...

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Gertie Joyce Douglas

Gertie Joyce Douglas, 89, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, May 12, 1933, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Pledge and the late Lela Belle Harrison Pledge. Mrs. Douglas was a homemaker. She was a dedicated member of First Assembly of God, where she served as teacher in the Missionette program for many years. Mrs. Douglas also worked in the children’s nursery. Graveside ...

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Erick Shane Blankenship, Sr.

Erick Shane Blankenship, Sr., 45 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 15, 1977 in Nashville, Tennessee, he was a welder with Newbern Fabricating. Graveside service for Mr. Blankenship will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Church Grove Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Rev. Charles Nelson. Visitation for Mr. Blankenship will be held on Friday from 3:00 PM until 3:45 at ...

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Karen Elizabeth Lowther

Karen Elizabeth Lowther, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 14, 1954 in South Charleston, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late William Francis Lowther and the late Helen Anita Bennett Lowther. She was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Lowther are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Christopher Clemmons of Newbern, ...

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Patsy J. Simmons

Patsy J. Simmons, 95, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 12, 1927, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Allen A. Johnson and the late Ruth McCage Johnson. Mrs. Simmons was a retired secretary for Tigrett and Shibley Insurance. She was a devoted member of Newbern Methodist Church for over sixty years and a member of the United Methodist Women. Mrs. ...

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Roger Jowers

Roger Jowers, 60, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 9, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Robert Clyde Jowers and the late Peggy Evelyn Williams Jowers. Mr. Jowers was a former contractor with Forcum Lannom Construction. He was a dedicated first responder for the Dyer County Rescue Squad for fifteen years and served as Chaplain for ten years. In 2017, he was presented ...

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Linda Davis

Linda Davis, 82, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at her residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 29, 1939, in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Howard Milton "Bill" Sawyer and the late Frances Louise Jetton Sawyer. Mrs. Davis worked at Trimble Sewing Factory before becoming a stay-at-home wife and "Granny". She was a seamstress for Peggy's in Rutherford, Tennessee and Tempe's in Dyersburg, Tennessee for many ...

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Anna Jo Newman

Anna Jo Newman, 63, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 12, 2022, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 19, 1959 in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Eugene Trout and the late Mildred Lipford Trout. Ms. Newman was a home-maker. Cremation services for Ms. Newman are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, one son, Bobby Bowles (Savannah) of Olive Branch, Mississippi; two ...

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Jerry Paul Patton

Jerry Paul Patton, 51, of Apex, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence in Apex, North Carolina. Born Tuesday, December 8, 1970 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Jerry W. Patton and the late Wilma Lee Barker Patton. Mr. Patton received his Bachelor's of Science Degree from Georgia Tech University. He was the the business operations manager for Cisco Systems. A celebration of life service for Mr. Patton will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at ...

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Hanna Elizabeth Moore

Hanna Elizabeth Moore, 27, of Tipton County, Tennessee died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 20, 1995, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was a home-maker and caregiver. Funeral services for Ms. Moore will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, June 16, 2022, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Mark LaRue. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Visitation ...

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Al Sasak

Al Sasak, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, December 20, 1950, in East St. Louis, Illinois, he was the son of the late William Peter Sasak and the late Edith Marie Musgrave Sasak. Mr. Sasak served in the United States Army with the rank of SP4 where he proudly served his country in the Vietnam War. He later worked as a GS13 Logistics Specialist with the United States Army Aviation Systems Command in ...

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Ronald K. Davis

Ronald K. Davis, 83, of Springville, Tennessee died on Friday, June 3, 2022, at his residence in Springville, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 31, 1939, in San Antonio, Texas, he was the son of the late Robert and Opal Davis. He worked at National Can Corporation in Clearing, Illinois, as a can line mechanic for over thirty years. In retirement, he enjoyed being an Amateur Ham Radio Operator and Instructor, call #K9AN. He also belonged to the Moose Lodge. Graveside ...

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Sharon Lee Freshwater

Sharon Lee Freshwater, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 29, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 22, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Marion Kizer and the late Daisy Olive Lockhart Kizer. Mrs. Freshwater was a former employee of Fairview Hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cremation services are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Larry ...

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Virginia Jean "Ginny" Priest Roberson

Virginia Jean "Ginny" Priest Roberson, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, May 27, 2022, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, March 3, 1964 in Detroit, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late James Alton Priest, Sr. and the late Charlene Luella Boyd Priest. Mrs. Roberson was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Cremation services for Mrs. Roberson are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her ...

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Vicki Marie Crenshaw Lewis

Vicki Marie Crenshaw Lewis, 70, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 23, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Greg Crenshaw and the late Marie Sharp Crenshaw. Mrs. Lewis is retired from the Controller Department at First Citizens National Bank. A memorial service for Mrs. Lewis will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 28, 2022 ...

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Gregory Lynn Willis

Gregory Lynn Willis, 62, of Southaven, Mississippi died on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 14, 1960 in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joe Frank Willis and Doris Biggs Willis. He was a relief machine operator for CN Railroad. A celebration of life service for Mr. Willis will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, May 27, 2022 at the First Methodist Church located at 103 West Main Street in Newbern, ...

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Brett Martin and Tracy Lynn Butler

April 30, 1969

Brett Martin Butler, 51, and Tracy Lynn Butler, 53, both of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May24, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Brett was born on August 2,1970, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Thomas Martin Butler and Linda Sue Alexander Butler. Mr. Butler was a self-employed carpenter. Tracy was born on April 30, 1969, in Dyersburg Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Chester Alvin Davis and the late Linda Faye Dial ...

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A.D. Somerville

A.D. Somerville,"I'm A. D.of Tennessee", 84, of Mason, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 3, 1938, he was the son of the late John Taylor and Ellie Goode Taylor. Mr. Somerville proudly served his country in the United States Army for over twenty years and during the Vietnam War. Cremation services for Mr. Somerville are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Carol Ann Martindale

Carol Ann Martindale, 61, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 12, 1961, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Martindale and the late Joyce Pope Martindale. Ms. Martindale was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Eaton Corporation. Cremation services for Ms. Martindale are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Committal services for ...

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Frances Cruse

Frances Delaine Cruse, 49, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 19, 1972 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Willard Ham and Neda Branch Hamblim. Funeral service for Ms. Cruse will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Church Of Jesus Christ located at 120 Hamer Road, Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Jerry Stafford. She ...

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Jackie Lee Smith

Jackie Lee Smith, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, December 1, 2023, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri. Born Thursday, December 2, 1943 in Lincoln County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Dolphus Leo Smith and the late Catherine Whitt Smith. He was the husband of the late Ava Diane Wilson Smith. Mr. Smith was a retired teacher and coach with the Giles County School System, where he taught and coached for thirty-eight years. After his ...

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Tim Taylor

Tim Taylor, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 20, 1945, he was the son of the late William Taylor and the late Virginia Maxine Nash Taylor. Mr. Taylor proudly served his country in the Tennessee National Guard. He was also the former owner of Tim's Cycle Shop in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Taylor are under the direction of Johnson-Williams ...

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Juanita Parker Curtis

Juanita Parker Curtis, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, at The Waters of Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 12, 1941, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William "Wick" Parker and the late Sarah Louise Short Parker. Mrs. Curtis was a home-maker and retired after twenty years from All Wear/Wrangler Manufacturing. She was a member of Bogota Baptist Church. She loved shopping ...

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Jeannie Carol Williams Seratt

Jeannie Carol Williams Seratt, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 8, 1947, in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Robert E. Williams and the late Mary Virginia Mallard Williams. Mrs. Seratt started her career with Dyer County Credit Bureau before she found her true calling which was loving and nurturing children. "Miss Jeannie" was a childcare worker for many years. All ...

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Tommye Carolyn Joslin

Tommye Carolyn Joslin, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, June 16, 1947, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Clarence Thomas Cavander and the late Eddie Lucille Cottrell Cavander. Mrs. Joslin was a retired x-ray technician with Med South of Dyersburg and former owner of the Dyersburg Uniform Shop. She was a devoted member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. ...

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Jarrell L. Thornton, Sr.

Jarrell L Thornton, Sr., 83, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 30, 1940 in Humboldt, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Vance Carlyle Thornton and the late Willie Jo Lain Thornton. Dr. Thornton was a longtime pharmacist who operated Newbern Discount Drug Store for over thirty years. He was an avid golfer and a devoted member of the Newbern Methodist Church. He was an accomplished vocalist and ...

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Joy Allen Stafford

November 14, 1942

Joy Allen Stafford, 81, died of natural causes on November 17, 2023, at Dyersburg AHC Nursing Home. Joy was born on November 14, 1942, in Gary, IN to the late Lyman C Allen and Damon H Allen. She graduated from Dyersburg High School and moved to California in 1960. She became an airline stewardess for World Airways, then worked as a switchboard operator for Pacific Bell now A T & T and later as a Computer Software Testing Engineer for Positive Communications. She moved ...

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Van Burin Arnold

Van Burin Arnold, 78, of Hornbeak, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at his residence in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 5, 1945, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Burin Lee Arnold and the late Gladys Mae Brinkley Arnold. Mr. Arnold was a former employee of the City of Newbern working for the water department as a meter reader. Graveside services for Mr. Arnold will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 2:00 PM at Church Grove Cemetery in ...

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Carolyn R. Vaughn

Carolyn R. Vaughn, 86, of Gates, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was survived by her husband of nearly 65 years, Bobby Ray Vaughn of Gates, Tennessee; three children Angela Vaughn of Halls, Tennessee, Jennifer (Late Rev. Wendell) Smith of Gates, Tennessee, and Brian (Jenny) Vaughn of Gates, Tennessee; four grandchildren Shelby (Brett) Cross, Dr. Dalton Gean, Layla Vaughn, and Corey (Marlee) Smith; three great grandchildren ...

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James Henry Pierce

James Henry Pierce, 79, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 20, 1943, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. M. Pierce and the late Georgie Evelyn Harden Pierce. Mr. Pierce was a self-employed carpenter and retired employee of Oldberg Manufacturing. Graveside service for Mr. Pierce will be held at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rehoboth Cemetery. Officiating this service will ...

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Jo Frances Cathey

August 17, 1943

Jo Frances Cathey, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born August 17, 1943, in Rives, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bill Griffin and the late Minnie Lee Crowell Griffin. Mrs. Cathey was a former caregiver, employee of Sylvania, and worked for the Dyer County School System at the RoEllen School. The times that she cherished the most were those spent with her family. Graveside services for Mrs. Cathey will be ...

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Betty Ames Rasberry

Betty Ames Rasberry, 77, of Martin, Tennessee died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 2, 1946, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Woodrow Ames and the late Opal King Miller Newell. Mrs. Rasberry was an LPN for thirty-two years at Volunteer-Tennova Hospital in Martin, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Rasberry will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at ...

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Chad Derrick Haynes

Chad Derrick Haynes, 39, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 7, 1984, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of Rickey and Cynthia Climer Haynes of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Haynes had a love for all types of music especially music of the 1970's. He was a proud graduate of Dyer County High School, class of 2006. Funeral services for Mr. Haynes will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November ...

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