Charles Hinton Thurmond

Charles Hinton Thurmond, 88, of Bogota, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his residence in Bogota Tennessee. Born Friday, September 6, 1935, in Miston Tennessee, he was the son of the late Strawnie David Thurmond and the late Flossie Williams Thurmond. He was a valued employee of Milton Magee Farms and a proud supporter of the Bogota Community Center. Graveside services for Mr. Thurmond will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. ...

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Julie "Sissy" Andrew

Julie "Sissy" Andrew, 49 of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 20, 1974, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Joaquin Andrew and Judy Ann Turner Andrew. Ms. Andrew was a former employee of Jimmy Dean Foods. Funeral services for Ms. Andrew will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this ...

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Priscilla Kay Turner

Priscilla Kay Turner, 72, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 12, 1951, in Matthews, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Carl Lockhart and the late JoAnn Mitchem Lockhart. Mrs. Turner was a former cook at The Bridge in Ridgely, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Turner will be held at 12:00 noon on Friday, February 23, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating the ...

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James T. "Buddy" RAT Garrison

James T. "Buddy" (RAT) Garrison, 85, of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Friday, February 16, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, April 16, 1938, in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Hardy Neal Garrison and the late Gladys Lurine Hardin Garrison. Mr. Garrison was a retired truck driver for Ermco in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Garrison will be held at 6:00 PM on Monday, February 19, 2024, in the Chapel of ...

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Mary "Dopey" Gooch

Mary "Dopey" Gooch, 84, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 14, 1939 in Nashville, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lyman Woodrow Cole and the late Sally Frances Edison Cole. Mrs. Gooch was a retired employee of Henry I. Seigel of Tiptonville, Tennessee and a retired State of Tennessee Correctional Officer. She was a member of the Tiptonville Eastern ...

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Lue Purnell

Lue Purnell, 101, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Mrs. Purnell was born Monday, July 31, 1922. in Mississippi. She was a resident of Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Cremation services for Ms. Purnell are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She considered the staff and residents of Reelfoot Manor as her family. Online condolences may be made to the family at ...

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Steve Hutcherson

Steve Hutcherson, 68, of Halls, Tennessee, died on Monday, February 12, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, July 26, 1955, in Lauderdale County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Louis Hutcherson and the late Katie Hightower Hutcherson. Mr. Hutcherson was retired. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed the time he spent with his family and friends making special memories. Funeral services for Mr. Hutcherson will be held at 1:00 ...

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Linda Louise Carrell Hulme

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Linda Louise Carrell Hulme, 83, of Newbern Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Born January 27, 1941, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Lonnie B and Laura Juanita Miller Carrell. Mrs. Hulme was a cosmetologist, worked for Stanley Jones Corporation in South Fulton, Tennessee, and owned Newbern Florist working along side her daughter for several years. Mrs. Hulme was a member of Parr Ave Church of Christ. She had a love for sewing, talking to ...

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Linda Faye Hollomon

Linda Faye Hollomon, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, February 9, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 3, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Rogers and the late Bessie Hannah Rogers. Mrs. Hollomon was an Avon sales representative for many years and a retired employee of Penguin in Newbern, Tennessee. A visitation for Mrs. Hollomon will be held from 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM on ...

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Ronnie L. Doss, Sr.

Ronnie L. Doss, Sr., 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 23, 1948, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Pershing Doss and the late Martha Carmon Doss. Mr. Doss was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and a former salesman for Reliable Glass in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Doss was a member of Boy Scouts of America where he served as a former troop leader. Mr. ...

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Annie Laverne Holland

Annie Laverne Holland, 91, of Dyersburg,Tennessee died on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 24, 1932, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Slaughter and the late Ophlia Montgomery Slaughter. Mrs. Holland was a former employee of Fancy Pants. She was a homemaker and decorator with many hobbies including sewing, crafting, and ceramics. Mrs. Holland was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and Women on ...

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Charles L. Dean, Sr.

Charles L. Dean, Sr., 83, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 6,1940, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late W. A. Dean, Sr. and the late Lera Estelle Williamson Dean. Mr. Dean started his working career for his brother, Mr. Bill Dean, when he was fourteen years of age and continued his employment there for a number of years. He later worked as an electrical and ...

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Clarence C. Cowan

Clarence C. Cowan, 75, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, February 5, 2024, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Saturday, July 24, 1948 in Marsing, Idaho, he was the son of the late Virgil Cowan and the late Rosa Robison Cowan. Mr. Cowan was a retired truck driver. He was a member of Christ Church Baptist Fellowship in the Millsfield Community. Mr. Cowan proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Funeral services for Mr. Cowan will be held at 3:00 PM on ...

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Johnny Ray, Jr.

Johnny Ray, Jr., 64, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 4, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Johnny Harwood Ray, Sr. and the late Sue Alice Dean Ray. Mr. Ray was the owner/operator of Sign Express in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was a member of the Newbern Moose Lodge # 2707 and a former member of the Masonic Lodge # 93. Mr. Ray will be remembered for sharing his musical talent ...

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Rhonda Renee Smith

Rhonda Renee Smith, 58, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 15, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Gene Hoyt Snider and the late Dorcas Louise Noel Snider. Mrs. Smith was home-maker and she cherished the times she spent with her family and friends making special memories. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 5, 2024, in the Chapel of ...

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Charles Edward Gipson

Charles Edward Gipson, 89, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, February 2, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 19, 1934, in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Grady Gipson and the late Lois Hutchins Gipson. Mr. Gipson was a retired insurance salesman for Life Of Georgia Insurance Company, member of Three Oaks Baptist Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Cremation services for Mr. Gipson are under the ...

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Thomas Loyd Henson, Sr.

Thomas Loyd Henson, Sr., 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 27, 1946 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Ernest Henson and the late Ruby Loines Henson. Mr. Henson was a retired business owner, truck driver and former employee of World Color Press. He was a novelist woodworker, enjoyed painting in his spare time and was an avid gardener. Funeral services for Mr. Henson will be ...

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Sheila Jean "Hippie" Hipps

Sheila Jean Hipps, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, August 3, 1958, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Billy Hipps and the late Alice Seratt Waddell. Ms. Hipps was a former server for the Plaza Restaurant in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Ms. Hipps are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. She ...

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Dana Lee Rosas

Dana Lee Rosas, 81, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, January 20, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Orlosky and the late Eva Margerete Payk Orlosky. Mrs. Rosas was a former real estate agent and broker for Ambassador Realty Company and REMAX. She was the owner of Red Devil Pizza in Lapuente, California and Covina, California and Pizza Corral in Lapuente, California. Ms. ...

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Helen Claudine Vaughn

Helen Claudine Vaughn, 58, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the home of her son Allen Brandon in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, December 30, 1965, in Hardeman County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Claude Wilkes and the late Mary Yancy Livingston. Ms. Vaughn was a home-maker and caregiver for the elderly. She was an avid pool player. She was affectionately known as "T. T. Helen" ,by the many children that grew up in her ...

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Charles P. Wade, Sr.

Charles Perry Wade, Sr., 86, of Union City, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at AHC of Union City in Union City, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 6, 1937, in Hickman County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Perry Howard Wade and the late Cornelia Ruth Townsend Wade. Mr. Wade proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and was a former truck driver for Tosh Trucking. Funeral services for Mr. Wade will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at ...

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Betty Sue Moody

Betty Sue Moody, 84, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Northbrooke Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 25, 1939, in Red Bay, Alabama, she was the daughter of the late George T. Mitchell and the late Lessie Mae Creekmore Blackard. Celebration of Life Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at Obion County Memorial Gardens in Union City, Tennessee. Officiating this service will ...

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Lana Kay Weaver Paz

Lana Kay Weaver Paz, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 20, 1968, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Robert Weaver and Faye and Donnie Johnson. Mrs. Paz was a former customer service manager at Walmart in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She loved her family and all kinds of animals. Funeral services for Mrs. Paz will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 28, ...

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Horace L. Allen

Horace L. Allen, 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, May 1, 1932 in Eva, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Frank Allen and the late Pairesettie Cole Allen. Mr. Allen was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber Works of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Allen will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Officiating this ...

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Jimmy Allen Edgin

Jimmy Allen Edgin, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 6, 1949, in Lake County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Herman B. Edgin and the late Catherine Lee Edgin. Mr. Edgin was a former supervisor for thirty-six years at Goodyear in Union City, Tennessee. He later worked for the Dyer County School System as the head custodian for Fifth Consolidated School in Dyer County, Tennessee. ...

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Susanna E. Sanders

Susanna E. Sanders, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, January 10, 1944 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late John F. Martin and the late Ruth Zimmerman Martin. Ms. Sanders was a retired bank teller. Cremation services for Ms. Sanders are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, two daughters, Deborah ...

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Reggie Carroll

Reggie Carroll, 73, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Thursday, November 23, 1950, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Willard Barham and the late Margaret Louise Epperson Barham. Mrs. Carroll was a homemaker and member of Our Little Country Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Carroll will be at 12:00 PM on Friday, January 26, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. ...

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Lonzo Lonnie McGuire

Lonzo Lonnie McGuire, 79, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 24, 1944, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Charles C. McGuire and the late Nettie Mae Floyd McGuire. Mr. McGuire was a retired employee of Colonial Rubber. Visitation of Mr. McGuire will be held on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two sons, Terry ...

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Franklin D. Pierce

Franklin D Pierce, 89, of Kenton passed away on January 18th, 2024, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Frank was born on October 23,1934 in Kenton, TN to Betty and Earl Pierce. He attended Mason Hall School. He enlisted in the Navy and served during the Korean War with 3 of his brothers as “Seabees” from 1953-1957. Frank specialized as a heavy equipment operator while serving in the military also. Frank married the love of his life, Charlotte Jane Shannon, May 5, ...

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Elizabeth Ione Hinson

Elizabeth Ione Hinson, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 6, 1942, in RoEllen, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Massey Mallard and the late Jewell Sorrell Mallard. Mrs. Hinson was a retired nurse where she worked for many years at Parkview Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mrs. Hinson also enjoyed writing poetry. A celebration of life service for Mrs. Hinson will be held at 4:00 PM ...

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Larry Gene Simpson

Larry Gene Simpson, 68, of Halls, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at his residence in Halls, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, February 15, 1955, in Ypsilanti, Michigan, he was the son of the late Jesse Frank Simpson and the late Lady Margrette Belew Simpson. Mr. Simpson was a former employee of Billy Rogers Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A Memorial Visitation for Mr. Simpson will be held from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Saturday, February 3, 2024, at ...

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Glenda J. Jerding

Glenda Jean Jerding, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, January 15, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, November 23, 1952, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Binkley and the late Reeder McIntosh Binkley. Mrs. Jerding was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Jerding will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 19, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating the ...

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Deborah Lynn Naumann

Deborah Lynn Naumann, 64, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 14, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Deshazier and Ruth Winkle Deshazier. Mrs. Naumann was a former food service employee at Finley Elementary School in Finley, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mrs. Naumann are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is ...

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Jimmy Millner

Jimmy Millner, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 8, 1953, he was the son of the late Bill A. Millner and the late Crindala Hatch Millner. He was former owner of Volunteer Maintenance of Dyersburg, Tennessee and a former millwright. He was an avid horseman and was always a "Cowboy" at heart. Cremation services for Mr. Millner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Beverly Jane Wilson

Beverly Jane Wilson, 65, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, January 28, 1958, in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Joe Frank Wright and the late Mary Lee Beasley Wright. Mrs. Wilson was a homemaker and the times that she cherished the most were those spent with her family and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Wilson will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, January 18, ...

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Rita Wells

Rita Burchfield Wells, 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, January 12, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 22, 1955 in Indianola, Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Albert P. Burchfield and the late Mattie Lee Richey Burchfield. Mrs. Wells was a home-maker. Cremation services for Mrs. Wells are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband, Thomas H. "Tommy" Wells, Jr. of ...

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Joyce Mae McCorkle

Joyce Mae McCorkle, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 21, 1941, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Jesse Patterson and the late Lettie Patterson. Mrs. McCorkle was a retired secretary at the former Patterson Brothers and loved and cared for all the people she encounter there. She was a very strong women of faith. Cremation services, per her ...

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Sheryl L. Cleaves

Sheryl Lynn Cleaves, 62, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 10, 1961 in Robinson, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Arthur McCormick and the late Bessie Alice Tracy McCormick. She was a former customer service agent for Dyersburg Electric System. She was a member of First Christian Ministries. A Celebration of Life Services for Mrs. Cleaves will be held at 5:00 PM on Sunday, January 14, 2024, ...

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Mary Wylodean Ables

Mary Wylodean Ables, 91, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 11, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Monday, August 15, 1932, in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late G. W. (Willie) Powell and the late Margaret Belle (Maggie B.) Allen Powell. Early on, she worked as a telephone operator in Trenton, Tennessee and later as an administrative assistant at ITT Telecom in Milan, Tennessee. From 1968 to 1976, she ...

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Glen Burse

Glen Burse, 84, of Jackson, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 7, 1939, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late V. W. Burse and the late Ruby Estes Burse. He was the Executive Director of New Pathways for Children. Mr. Burse was a devoted Christian and longtime Church of Christ Minister. Glen was the first Executive Director of Quinco Community Mental Health Canter at it's opening ...

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Kip Joseph Jarvis

Kip Joseph Jarvis, 65, of O’Fallon, Missouri died on Monday, January 8, 2024, at SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital in Lake St. Louis, Missouri. Born Wednesday, September 17, 1958 in Columbus, Ohio, he was the son of the late Joseph Stewart Jarvis and Carolyn Marie Arcuri Jarvis. He was a retired Senior Materials Manager for Trane Technologies as well as a Master CPIM Instructor. Mr. Jarvis was a longtime member of the United Methodist Church. He enjoyed the times he spent as a student ...

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Emogene "Gene" Burnett Younger

Emogene “Gene” Burnett Younger, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 8, 2024, at The Waters of Johnson City. Gene was born into the loving home of John and Eugenia Burnett in Rienzi, Mississippi. Gene met and married the love of her life, Noel T. Younger, and together they made a house a home. She was a member of Newbern Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women for many years. She was always quick and willing to do what she could to help ...

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James C. "Jim" Burgess

James "Jim" C. Burgess, 89, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Virginia Beach, Virginia, died on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 16, 1934, in Montcalm, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Claire W. Burgess and the late Ruby Hall Burgess. Jim graduated from Cradock High School in Portsmouth, Virginia and attended Virginia Tech where he received a B.S. degree in Civil Engineering in 1961. Following ...

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Brandon Lynn Preslar

Brandon Lynn Preslar, 39, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, April 17, 1984, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Earl "Steve" Preslar and Barbara Allen Haley (Wesley). Brandon was a former truck driver. He was a collector of model trucks, trains and ships and he spent many hours watching the trains as they would pass through Newbern, Graveside services for Mr. ...

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Samuel Clyde Stover

Samuel Clyde Stover, 69, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, February 7, 1954, in Cook County, Illinois, he was the son of the late Clyde Lindsey Stover and the late Mary Helen Baldridge Stover. Mr. Stover is a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Graveside services for Mr. Stover will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, January 8, 2024. Officiating this service will be Pastor Jeff Smith. Family and ...

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Martha Nunnery

Martha Nunnery, 85, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 15, 1938, in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Watts Farmer and the late Ola Farmer. Mrs. Nunnery was a retired farmer. Cremation services for Mrs. Nunnery are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. She is survived by one sister, Betty Brown; her five grandchildren. Christy ...

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Aerica Dodds

Aerica Dodds, 29, of Memphis, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, September 28, 1994 in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of John William and Ronda Slaughter Dodds. Ms. Dodds was a teacher at Millington Primary School in Millington, Tennessee. Graveside services for Ms. Dodds will be held at 2:30 PM on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Officiating this ...

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Conrad Jackson

Conrad Jackson, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, July 3, 1955, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter Jackson and the late Emma Ruth Seratt Jackson. Mr. Jackson was a retired radio broadcaster and financial officer. The times that he cherished the most were those spent with Cooper, Levi and Neely making special memories and watching The Price Is Right, (If you ...

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