Robert Anthony "Andy" Davis

Robert Anthony "Andy" Davis, 64, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, September 16, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 4, 1960 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Robert Nathan Davis and the late Era Nell Frazier Davis. Mr. Davis was a retired supervisor for Colonial Rubber Works, where he worked for eighteen and half years. After his retirement he worked as a truck driver for Edwards Farms in Friendship, Tennessee. ...

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Ann "Annie Bell" Smith

Ann "Annie Bell" Smith, 51 died on Monday, September 16, 2024, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, October 21, 1972, she was the daughter of Johnny Anderson and Linda McCaig Anderson. Ms. Smith was a caretaker at Canterbury Place in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life Visitation for Mrs. Smith will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by two daughters, Destiny Reed (Terance) ...

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Dustin Grant Epperson

Dustin Grant Epperson, 52, died on Monday, September 16, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 31, 1972, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of George Thomas "Bo" Epperson and Sheila Thompson Epperson. Mr. Epperson was a medical assistant. Cremation services for Mr. Epperson are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. No services are planned at this time. He is survived by one daughter, ...

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Elisabeth Maria Callens

Elisabeth Maria Callens, 75, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, March 10, 1949, in Neuhausen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Karl Myers and the late Monika Myers. Mrs. Callens was a former cook with Dorothy's Cafe and Lara Kendall Elementary School. She was a member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship. Funeral services for Mrs. Callens will be held at 1:00 PM on ...

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Cathy Mae Fortner

Cathy Mae Fortner, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, August 25, 1949, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Edward Doyle Fortner and the late May Helen Stevens Fortner. Ms. Fortner was a former employee of Goodwill. She was a dedicated member of Northside Church of Jesus Christ for twenty-six years. She will be remembered as a loving, generous person, who would provide Bibles to her ...

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James Tom "Keychain" Burkeen

James Thomas "Keychain" Burkeen, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 21, 1937, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. Taft Burkeen and the late Kneely Josephine Sexton Burkeen. Mr. Burkeen was a retired welder for Dover Corporation. After his retirement he enjoyed being a flea market vendor and meeting many people whom several became lifelong friends. He proudly ...

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Brenda Riley

Brenda M. Riley, 67, of Ripley, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at her residence in Ripley, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, July 17, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James Andrew Mauldin and the late Janet C. Smith Mauldin. Mrs. Riley was a retired waitress where she worked for the Blue and White Cafe in Ripley, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mrs. Riley are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one daughter, ...

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Mary Diane Wells

Mary Diane Wells, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, September 13, 2024, in Water Valley, Kentucky. Born Sunday, April 9, 1950, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Wesley Whitt and Clara Opal Denton Whitt. Mrs. Wells was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Wells are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty years, Leslie Wells of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one son, Shawn Wells ...

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Danny Earl Evans

Danny Earl Evans, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 12, 1939, he was the son of the late Essay Daniel Evans and the late Edna Earl Pierce Evans. Mr. Evans was a retired shipping manager for Dyersburg Fabrics before joining his son's business at Dyersburg Glass and Overhead Door. He was a faithful member of the RoEllen Baptist Church. Mr. Evans was a devoted husband, father and grandfather; his ...

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Wanda Lou Smith

Wanda Lou Smith, 65, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 10, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Woodrow Box and the late Mary Lou Lawson Box. She was an associate at Wal-Mart. Cremation services for Mrs. Smith are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, one daughter, Mary June Tolliver (Lonnie) of North ...

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Delores Ann Ayers

Delores Ann Ayers, 70, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, September 9, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 16, 1954, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Hazel Calvin Griffin and the late Mattie Lee Cullifer Griffin. Mrs. Ayers was a former guard at Fort Pillow-West Tennessee State Penitentiary in Henning, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mrs. Ayers are under the direction of Johnson-Williams ...

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Matthew Faulk

Matthew William Faulk, 29, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 3, 1994, in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of Raymond W. Faulk and Lana Carol Jones Faulk. Mr. Faulk was a member of Salem Baptist Church in Trenton, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Faulk are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He leaves to cherish his memory, two daughters, Evelyn Grace Faulk of ...

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Ginger Gale Rice

Ginger Gale Rice, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 20, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Allen Ray Rines and Ms. Darqueta Fern Rines. Mrs. Rice was a retired retail manager for Cascade Clothing. Cremation services for Mrs. Rice are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Jessica Renee Rice of Newbern, Tennessee and Tiffany Rae Rice ...

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Bonnie Jo (Abbett) Buchanan

Bonnie Jo (Abbett) Buchanan 72 passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, September 8, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Visitation will be held at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home Newbern TN on Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM and services beginning at 1:00 PM officiated by Stanley Powell. Burial to follow at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Eli Challender, Dylan Workman, Todd Buchanan, Angelique Buchanan, Bradley ...

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Terry Wayne Sanders

Terry Wayne Sanders, 75, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born, on April 29, 1949, in Missouri, he was the son of the late Arthur Russell Sanders and the late Mary Sue Fields Sanders. Mr. Sanders was a retired employee of SRG in Newbern, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Cremation services for Mr. Sanders are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Joyce Jeanette McCutcheon

Our beloved, Joyce McCutcheon, peacefully passed on Sunday September 1st, 2024. Loved and missed by her best friend, childhood sweetheart of 62 years and long life partner, her husband Bobby Wayne McCutcheon, married 53 years. 2 daughters, Crystal Hayes (Matt) of Dyersburg and Carrie LeeAnn (Jeremy)of Dyersburg. Joyce adored her family and friends more than anything in this world. She never met a stranger and had a heart of Gold. The biggest animal lover and would chase an abandoned ...

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Stevie Dale Howell

Stevie Dale Howell, 46, of Newbern, Tennessee, formerly of Tiptonville, Tennessee and Martin, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Thursday, February 9, 1978, in Paris, Tennessee, he was the son of Jimmy Dale Howell and the late Janice Burpo Howell. Mr. Howell was a former employee of Peterbilt of Nashville, Tennessee and Jones Body Shop of Martin, Tennessee. Stevie had a passion for cars and enjoyed drag racing. Funeral ...

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Walter Slayden (Waldo) Hicks, Jr.

Walter Slayden "Waldo" Hicks, Jr., 65 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 28, 1959, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Slayden Hicks, Sr. and the late Linda Vaughn Hicks. Mr. Hicks was a retired employee of Hexpol Compounding and World Color in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing, deer hunting, poker and ...

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Dewey Lee "Pete" Myers

January 15, 1937

Dewey Lee "Pete" Myers, 87, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, August 30, 2024, at his residence. Born January 15, 1937, in Dyer County, Tennessee, Pete was the son of the late William Roosevelt "Bill" Myers and the late Ethel B. Kuykendal Smith. At a young age, Pete began tuning and rebuilding pianos. Upon his discharge from the United States Army, he returned to Dyersburg and continued working on pianos with his brother, JW Myers. After JW’s death, Pete ...

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Geraldine Kelly Parks

Geraldine Kelly Parks’ Obituary Geraldine Kelly Parks, of Newbern, TN, passed away peacefully at her home on August 29, 2024, at the age of 95 years. Geraldine took immense pride in raising a Christian family alongside her husband, William R. (Bill) Parks, with whom she shared an incredible 77 years, a testament to their enduring love and partnership. Together, they nurtured their children: daughter Cathy Parks Pence (Mike) and son John Riley Parks (Janice). She cherished her ...

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Sylvia Frances Phillips

Sylvia Frances Phillips, 81, of Martin, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at her residence in Martin, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 23, 1943, in Midland, Texas, she was the daughter of the late William Archie Adair and the late Evelyn Gertrude Holland Thomas. Mrs. Phillips was a retired customer service representative for Sprint and a member of the First Baptist Church in Martin, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mrs. Phillips are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Bobby Wayne Morrow

Bobby Wayne Morrow, 81, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence in Yorkville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 17, 1943, in Yorkville, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Roy Morrow and the late Mamie Lou Hornbeak Morrow. Mr. Morrow was a retired employee at HECO Manufacturing in Dyersburg, Tennessee and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Funeral services for Mr. Morrow will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, August 29, 2024, in the ...

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Sheila Diane Winstead

Sheila Diane Winstead, 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 24, 1955 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bennie Flowers and the late Peggy Lou Bessent Flowers. Mrs. Winstead was a loving wife, mother, sister and grandmother. The times that she treasured the most were those spent with her family. She was a member of Sorrell's Chapel United Methodist Church and a member of the ...

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John Edward Hamilton

February 19, 1961

John Edward Hamilton, age 63, passed away Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born on February 19, 1961. He was co-owner of Subway Sandwiches, and he was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg, TN where he served as an elder. He was a commissioner on the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission. He was also on the Dyer County Building and Zoning Board. He is survived by his wife, Angela N. Hamilton, ...

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Doris Jean (Jeanie) Weaver

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Jean (Jeanie) Weaver of Fort Myers, FL on the evening of August 23, 2024 at the age of 83. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, cousin & a caring friend to many. At the time of her death, she was being lovingly cared for by Vitas Solaris Hospice in Naples, FL. Born in Chattanooga, TN on August 3, 1941, Jeanie was the daughter of the late Francis (Frank) C. Perot & the late Helen I. (Robison) Perot. She was raised in ...

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Neioka Jean Bastin

Neioka Jean Bastin, 50, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence. Born Sunday, August 4, 1974, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Tommy Lloyd Burns and the late Linda Jean Whitlow Burns. Neioka was a very loving, loyal, honest, strong, bold, caring, old fashioned soul tell it like it is kind of woman who loved her family. Loved spending time with family, her babies, aka, her grandchildren the most. Just having her babies ...

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Bobby Gene Gregory

February 15, 1937

Bobby Gene Gregory, 87, of Alamo, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Bells Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Bells, Tennessee. He was born February 15, 1937, to the late Guy Gregory and the late Aliene King Gregory. Bobby was born and raised in Trimble, Tennessee. He graduated from Trimble High School and the University of Tennessee-Martin, excelling in basketball in both places. After graduating from the University of ...

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Patricia Darlene Bennett

Patricia Darlene Bennett, 62, of Fulton, Kentucky died on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 29, 1962 in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late George Daniel Kelsey and the late Sarah Ann Morton Kelsey. Mrs. Bennett was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Bennett are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband, Jim David Bennett of Fulton, ...

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Mazikeen Evelyn-Joan Canada

Mazikeen Evelyn-Joan Canada, infant daughter of Peyton Canada and Audry Faith Morgan, of Friendship, Tennessee was born Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee and was welcomed into heaven by the angels. Funeral services for Mazikeen will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, August 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Bro. Mac Daniels. Interment will follow at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Bells, ...

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William "Bubba" Turnbo, Jr.

William "Bubba" Turnbo, Jr., 48, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 17, 1976, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William L. Turnbo, Sr. and the late Caroline Wright Turnbo. Mr. Turnbo was an employee of Tucker Tire for almost thirty years. Cremation services for Mr. Turnbo are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is ...

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David Allen McGill

David Allen McGill, 61, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died on Tuesday, August 13, 2024, at his residence in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, August 25, 1962, in Covington, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Clyde Allen McGill and the late Maryann Ries Gibson. Mr. McGill was a corrections officer at Northwest Correctional Complex in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. McGill are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Jared ...

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Shelia Diane Walker Cottrell

Shelia Diane Walker Cottrell, 71, of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at home in Gallatin, Tennessee, on Monday, August 12, 2024. Born Sunday, January 18, 1953, she was the daughter of the late James Garland Walker and the late Patsy Ruth Hill McCarty. Mrs. Cottrell was the retired owner of Diane's Pizza in Newbern, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mrs. Cottrell will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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Calvin Monroe

Calvin Monroe, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 31, 1950, he was the son of the late Frank Loyel Monroe and the late Elsie May Mancel Monroe. Mr. Monroe was an artist. A Celebration of Life Visitation for Mr. Monroe will be held on Friday, August 16, 2024, from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Josh Monroe of Nashville, Tennessee; two ...

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Glenda Nell Dowdy

Glenda Nell Dowdy, 66, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 11, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Monday, March 3, 1958, in Blytheville, Arkansas, she was the daughter of the late James Donald Burkhead and the late Frances Dale Lovelace Burkhead. Mrs. Dowdy was a homemaker. Graveside services for Ms. Dowdy will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Mr. Patrick S. Williams. ...

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Sylvia "Sivvy" Carroll Hassell

Sylvia Carroll "Sivvy" Hassell, 61, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Friday, August 9, 2024, at her residence. Born Sunday, December 30, 1962, in Dearborn, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Billy Ray Carroll and Linda Faye James Zaricor. Mrs. Hassell was the Major Account Manager at Pitney Bowes. She was a great wife, loving mother, grandmother, sister, and daughter. She loved cooking, the times spent at Tom's Creek in Perry County, and gardening, but her most treasured ...

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Cheryl D. Jones

Cheryl Denise Jones, 59, of Finley, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 1, 2024, at her residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 5, 1965, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roger Gene Chism, Sr. and the late Alice Carpenter Alderidge. Ms. Jones was a homemaker. Cremation services for Mrs. Jones are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by three daughters, Shelia Dorse (Phillip) of Finley, Tennessee, Stephanie Mallory Hartwig ...

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James Edward "Pepe" Moore

James Edward "PePe" Moore, 59, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 17, 1965, in Obion County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward Thomas Moore, Sr. and Linda Scobey Moore. Mr. Moore was a former employee of World Color Press and was a Baptist. Visitation for Mr. Moore will be held on Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 10:00 AM until 11:30 AM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Cremation ...

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Terry Lynn Sollis

Terry Lynn Sollis, 46, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 27, 2024. Born Sunday, December 5, 1977, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Sollis was a self-employed roofer and carpenter. Graveside services for Mr. Sollis will be held at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg on Friday, August 2, 2024, at 3:00 PM. Officiating this service will be Bro. Kenny Chessor. Visitation for Mr. Sollis will be held on Friday from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his ...

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Rocky Lee Simmons

Rocky Lee Simmons, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, July 26, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 16, 1956, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Everette Lee Simmons and the late Maybell Johnson Simmons. Mr. Simmons was a retired employee of O'Reilly Auto Parts and a member of the Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Simmons will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Kenneth Anderson "K.C." Carpenter

Kenneth Anderson "K. C." Carpenter, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 20, 1961, he was the son of the late William Ralph Carpenter and the late Myrtle Irene Anderson Carpenter. Mr. Carpenter was an employee of Mike Coleman Heating and Air. He was a graduate of Dyer County High School and the University of Tennessee at Martin. Mr. Carpenter was a member of Center ...

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Debbie Gilliland

Deborah "Debbie" Lorraine Battles Gilliland, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 1, 1957, in Ripley, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lane Battles and the late Eva Brown Battles Phenix (Freeman). Mrs. Gilliland was a former employee of Colonial Rubber DDP where she worked in the molding department. The times that she cherished the most were those spent with ...

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Tommie Ruth Smith

Tommie Ruth Smith, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 29, 1944, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Newhouse and the late Hallie Williford Newhouse. Graveside services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, July 25, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating the service will Bro. Ray Winstead. ...

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Ola R. Taylor

Ola Ravene Taylor, 69 of Dresden, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing Home. Born Tuesday, July 5, 1955. She was the daughter of the late J.L. Franks. Cremation services for Mrs. Taylor are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, three daughters, Toni Taylor Dean of Tiptonville, Tennessee, Jennifer Taylor Holt of Tiptonville, Tennessee and Becky Taylor; one son Johnny Taylor; four sisters, Peggy Franks, Sarah ...

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J. D. Stephens

J. D. Stephens, 83, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, November 9, 1940, in Finley, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Briscoe Stephens and the late Capitola Flatt Stephens. Mr. Stephens was a retired Federal and State Railroad Inspector, where he worked for thirty years. He was an avid golfer and was a member of West Tennessee Seniors Golf Association. He enjoyed ...

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Bettye Ruth Daniels Dodson

Bettye Ruth Daniels Dodson, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, September 16, 1947, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Edward "Ed" Daniels and the late Modessa McDaniel Daniels. Mrs. Dodson was the retired owner of Dyersburg Trophy in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Dodson will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, July 19, ...

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Juanita Baker Taylor Gibson

Juanita Baker Taylor Gibson, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, October 29, 1943, in Ridgely, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leslie Perry Baker and the late Pearl Mooney Baker. Mrs. Gibson was a retired employee of Kroger. Graveside services for Mrs. Gibson will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Leta Pauline Daniels Sellers

Leta Pauline Daniels Sellers, 80, of Obion, Tennessee died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her residence. Born Saturday, January 15, 1944, in Sparta, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leon Denton "D" Daniels and the late Ida Rose Anderson Daniels. Mrs. Sellers was a homemaker. She was a proud OCCHS band booster Granny, dedicated 4-H volunteer leader, and member of Oak Ridge Church of Christ. She was an avid fan of the Tennessee Lady Vols and enjoyed attending the ...

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Geraldine Willis Proud

Geraldine Willis Proud, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at The Bay in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, June 8, 1933, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Dan Willis and the late Alline Barker Willis. Mrs. Proud was a retired employee of All-Wear Manufacturing. After her retirement she became the owner/operator of Geraldine's Florist, where she worked with her husband and daughter. She was member of Glendale Church of ...

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