Marshall H. Myers

November 29, 1938

Obituary – Marshall Herbert Myers - November 29, 1938 – November 12, 2024 With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life well-lived, we announce the passing of Marshall Herbert Myers on November 12, 2024, at the age of 85. Born on November 29, 1938, in Halls, Tennessee to the late Marshall Carnell Myers and Ella Mae Vaughn- Myers, Marshall was the beloved son, brother, husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather who cherished every role with love and ...

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Robert Thomas Sanders

Robert Thomas Sanders, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, November 11, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 20, 1946, in Ripley, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Arthur Russel Sanders and the late Sue Fields Ballard. Mr. Sanders proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a former quality control employee for Goodyear in Union City, Tennessee. He genuinely enjoyed his daily visits to B & B Market to catch up with friends ...

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Emma Jean Simpson

Emma Jean Simpson, 100, of RoEllen, Tennessee died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, February 11, 1924, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the Late Claude William Pilgrim and the late Inez Bailey Pilgrim. Mrs. Simpson was a retired employee of Bellsouth, Sylvania, and Wal-Mart. She was a faithful member of the RoEllen Baptist Church for many years. Mrs. Simpson was devoted to her family and the times that she cherished the most ...

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Robert Thomas Jasin

Robert Thomas Jasin, 62, of Finley, Tennessee, died on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at his residence in Finley, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, August 15, 1962, in Hammond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Donald J. Jasin and the late Ellen L. McKinley Jasin. Mr. Jasin proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was an employee of Firestone in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Mr. Jasin was a history buff, enjoyed playing video games and loved animals. Cremation services for Mr. Jasin ...

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Anthony "Tony" Gamber

Anthony Gamber Tony Gamber, 59, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital in Jackson Tennessee. Born December 11,1964. in St. Louis, Missouri, he was the son of the late Nicholas Gamber and the late Wanda Lee Allan Gamber. Mr. Gamber was a dedicated employee of Elicia's Pizza in St. Louis, Missouri for twenty-nine years. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Gamber will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, ...

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Alma Rikard Ferguson

Alma Rikard Ferguson, 89, of Dickson, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 8, 2024, at NHC of Dickson in Dickson, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 14, 1935, in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Luther Edgar Rikard and the late Elizabeth Dean Rikard. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Ashland City Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and former factory employee before embarking on a new journey, with her husband, Jack, as the owner/operator of Jackie's Market in Trimble, ...

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Charles Springer Staggs

Charles Springer Staggs, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at his residence in Halls, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 18, 1938, in Hohenwald, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Obie Staggs and the late Mary Lee Brown Staggs. He was a former manager at Mas Verde in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He enjoyed fishing and riding his motorcycle. Mr. Staggs was a devoted member and deacon of the Independent Free Holiness Church in Dyersburg, ...

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Alberta "Cissy" Joanna Gregorash

Alberta "Cissy" JoAnna Gregorash, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, surrounded by her daughters with arms full of love for her. Born Wednesday, March 10, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Albert J. Gregorash and the late Mary M. Losinski Gregorash. Ms. Gregorash was a former cook at The Front Porch in Alamo, Tennessee. Cremation services for Ms. Gregorash are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home and a ...

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Mary Ann Seat

Mary Ann Seat, 89, of Adamsville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 4, 1935, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late Albert Hendricks and the late Venetta Hendricks. Mrs. Seat was a former employee of All-Wear Manufacturing and homemaker. Graveside services for Mrs. Seat will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, November 8, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. ...

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James Allen Luft

James Allen Luft, 82, of Lenox, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence in Lenox, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 7, 1942, in Bell Fourche, South Dakota, he was the son of the late Ferdinand Luft and the late Elizabeth Pfaff Luft. Mr. Luft proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Hexpol in Dyersburg, Tennessee after more than thirty years of employment. He was a member of the Al Chymia Shrine Temple and a member of the Dyersburg Hess Lodge# ...

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Dianne Washburn

Dianne Washburn, 74, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, April 24, 1950. Ms. Washburn was a resident of Reelfoot Manor. Cremation services for Ms. Washburn are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com.

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Kenneth Dawley

October 1, 1962

Kenneth Dawley, 62, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born on October 1, 1962, in Alexandria, Virginia, to the late Rowland Lee Dawley and the late Helen Dawley. Mr. Dawley was a farmer. Cremation services for Mr. Dawley are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by two daughters, Brittany Nicole Dawley of Blacklick, Ohio and Trista Dawley of Dayton, Ohio, two brothers, Roland Dawley and Robert ...

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Melvin "Wayne" Mansfield

Melvin "Wayne" Mansfield, 74 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee Born Thursday, June 15, 1950, in Bogota, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Melvin Mansfield and the late Willie June Slaughter Jordan. Mr. Mansfield was a truck driver for thirty-six years. Cremation services for Mr. Mansfield are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife of forty-six years, Janie Lee ...

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Theresa Marie "Tootsie" Watkins

Theresa Marie Watkins, affectionately known as "Tootsie" or "Toots" gained her wings on November 3, 2024, at her residence. Born Tuesday, August 16, 1960, in Lake County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ross B. Rivers and the late Keleta Katrinka Turner Sanford. She will be remembered for her big heart and being a loving spoiled wife for twenty-two years. She was also an awesome mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. A ...

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Judy Carol Smith

Judy Carol Smith, 60 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 4, 1964, in Hayti, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Willie Ray Smith and the late Dorothy Louise Cox Smith. Judy grew up in Caruthersville, Missouri, where she and her sisters shared many memories. She a former Veterinary technician. Judy loved her many nieces and nephews, who were like her own because ...

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Kenneth Sawyer

December 16, 1948

Kenneth Sawyer, 75 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, November 1, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on December 16, 1948, in Brighton, Tennessee, to the late James Morris Sawyer and the late Lucille Canada Sawyer. For over twenty-seven years , Mr. Sawyer was a dedicated employee of Dyersburg Fabrics before retiring from the Finley School as their custodian. The focus of his life was his family, especially his grandchildren. Graveside ...

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Margie Smith Flowers

September 3, 1933

Margie Smith Flowers, age 91, of Neboville, Tennessee, went home to heaven on October 31, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. She was born on September 3, 1933, in Carroll County, Tennessee. Her parents were Leslie Smith of Christmasville, Tennessee, and Pauline Morris Dunlap of Trimble, Tennessee. Her stepmother was Beulah Smith, and her stepfather was Noah Dunlap. She was preceded in death by her husband of forty-four years, Robert "Son" Flowers, and her ...

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Harry Gene Rogers

Harry Gene Rogers, 90, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 21, 1933, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Pat Rogers and the late Bobbie McDivitt Rogers. Mr. Rogers proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was an independent truck driver and an avid NASCAR fan; Dale Earnhardt was his favorite driver. Funeral services for Mr. Rogers will be held at 2:30 PM on ...

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Joyce Charlene Rose Mallard

Joyce Charlene Rose Mallard, 81, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 28, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, Friday, January 29, 1943, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, to the late Albert Junior Rose and the late Lucy Rogers Rose. For many years, Mrs. Mallard was an employee of Dyersburg Fabrics, where she made many life long friendships. In the early 1990's. she and her husband, Otha B., embarked on a new journey together, opening the West Tennessee Oprye also ...

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Melda Joy Morris

Melda Joy Morris, 80, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, March 24, 1944 in Trimble, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Talmage Morris and the late Lucille Pope Morris. Ms. Morris was a retired teacher for the Dyer County School System where she worked several years at Dyer County Central and Finley Elementary. She was a member of the Yorkville Church of Christ. Without a doubt, at the ...

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Christy Dawn Dean Webb

Christy Dawn Dean Webb, 49, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born, September 26, 1975, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Jimmy Doyle Dean and the late Pamela Jean Dean. Mrs. Webb was a homemaker and dedicated member of the Apostolic Church of Jesus Christ. Christy's smile could light up any room. She will be remembered for the kindness, love and friendship that she always showed to those around ...

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Melissa Starnes

Melissa Cristella Starnes, 68, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, June 22, 1956, in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Ziados Edgar Pride and the late Mary Claire Jackson Pride. Mrs. Starnes was a former employee of Colonial Rubber Works in Dyersburg, Tennessee and Texas Air Composite in Grand Prairie, Texas. Cremation services for Mrs. Starnes are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral ...

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Annie Bell Coleman Jones

Annie B. Jones, 93, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 21, 2024, at her residence, in Newbern, Tennessee. She was born on Monday, February 23, 1931, in Humphreys County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Augie Coleman, Sr. and the late Hattie Mays Coleman. Annie B. lived a life rich in love, creativity, and dedication to her family. She worked for several years at Salant & Salant in Obion, Tennessee and Penguin in Newbern, Tennessee and was a member of ...

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Christine Bock Kelly

Christine Bock Kelly, 56, of Ridgely, Tennessee died on Monday, October 21, 2024, at her residence in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 27, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late James Joseph Bock and Vicki Dotson Bock. Mrs. Kelly was a homemaker. Funeral services for Mrs. Kelly will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Visitation for Mrs. ...

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Jane Tubbs Moody Cherry

January 12, 1944

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Jane Tubbs Moody Cherry, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, who left this world on Saturday, October 19, 2024. She was surrounded by her family at Select Specialty Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Jane was born on January 12, 1944, in Boothspoint, Tennessee, to the late Fred Burns Tubbs and Lottie Lucas Tubbs. She was welcomed into eternal rest by her beloved parents and five cherished siblings: three sisters—Andrella Tubbs, Martha ...

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William O Warner

William O. Warner, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, October 18, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 19, 1938, in Humboldt, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Clayton Lionel Warner and the late Bertha Estelle Walker Warner. Mr. Warner was a retired security guard of the Haywood Company. Cremation services for Mr. Warner are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Brian Warner (Kathy) of Dyersburg, ...

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Robert "Bobby" Overbey

Robert "Bobby" Overbey, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, February 1, 1947, in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Edward "Pete" Overbey and the late Betty Sue Flippin Overbey. Mr. Overbey was a retired employee of Clifco Construction, where he was a heavy equipment operator. Graveside services for Mr. Overbey will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at ...

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Dale Hill

July 24, 1949

Dale Hill, 75, of Saltillo, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Born on July 24, 1949, he was the son of the late James William Hill and the late Edna Morris Bishop. Mr. Hill was a retired heavy equipment operator. Cremation services for Mr. Hill are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one son, Tommy Day of Saltillo, Tennessee; two daughters, Stephanie Price of Michie, Tennessee and Crystal Dale ...

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Mary Evelyn Norsworthy Godwin

April 7, 1952

Mary Evelyn Norsworthy Godwin of Dyersburg, TN went to be with her Lord on October 14, 2024, at Jackson General hospital in Jackson, TN surrounded by family. Mary was born on April 7, 1952, to Harrell and Rebecca Tickle Norsworthy at Obion County hospital in Union City. She and her five loving siblings grew up on a farm in the Templeton community. Holidays were always full of playing card and board games, cooking together, and enjoying delicious meals. Mary and her family attended ...

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Sheilah Bargery

Sheilah Bargery, 77, of Ridgely, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Signature Health in Ridgely, Tennessee. Born, August 14, 1947, in Mayfield, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Harold Bennett and the late Virgie French Bennett. Mrs. Bargery was a dedicated employee for the State of Tennessee where she worked for the Tennessee Department of Human Services and as a counselor at Northwest Tennessee Correctional Facility. After retiring from the State of ...

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Kimberly "Kim" Kay Rogers

Kimberly "Kim" Kay Rogers, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 14, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 23, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Donald Walls and Patricia "Pat" Rainwater Walls. Mrs. Rogers was a homemaker. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Cremation services for Mrs. ...

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Sandra Crenshaw

Sandra Crenshaw, 71, of Jackson, Tennessee died on Friday, October 11, 2024, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, November 26, 1952, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late David Crenshaw and Maxine Douglas Crenshaw. Ms. Crenshaw was a retired employee of Walmart and a member of Southside Baptist Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral services for Ms. Crenshaw will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, in the Chapel ...

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Lonnie Franklin Morgan

Lonnie Franklin Morgan, 82, of Fulton, Kentucky, died on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Anna Mae Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Born Saturday, December 20, 1941, in Hickman, Kentucky, he was the son of the late John Franklin Morgan and the late Leoma Powell Morgan. Mr. Morgan was a retired employee of Goodyear in Union City, Tennessee. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Graveside services for Mr. Morgan will be held on ...

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Sarah Frances Cooper

If you need a blueprint for a well-lived life look no further than that of Sarah Frances Cooper. Her story began July 21, 1931, when she was born to proud parents Eula Mae and Arthur Foster Smith in Newbern Tennessee. She grew up in a large close-knit family with her sisters, Mary Lou (Smith) Jones, Mary Ellen (Smith) Welch, Rebecca (Smith) Powell, brother Authur Foster Smith Jr, and niece Frankie (Burnett) Stubberfield. It may come as a surprise to some that as a teenager it was dancing ...

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Janet Mae Kerrick LaRose

July 7, 1942

Janet Mae Kerrick LaRose, 82, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Sunday, October 6, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on July 7, 1942, In Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas Kerrick and the late Marjorie Tennett Kerrick. Mrs. LaRose was a dedicated employee of General Motors in Michigan before moving to Tennessee. She later worked as a cosmetologist before going to work for the Dyersburg City School System where ...

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Bobby G. Watson

October 13, 1947

Bobby G. Watson was born on October 13, 1947, to the union of the late Dewitt Watson and Lelia Mae Thacker Watson Lovelace. He received his formal education from Dyersburg City Schools. Bobby spent majority of his adult life in Milwaukee, WI where he worked as an avid welder at EGA Products. Bobby engaged in hunting and fishing and had an enthusiasm for motorcycles. He was a proud member of The Hawks Motorcycle Club, Milwaukee Chapter, which he helped establish in 1977. He enjoyed ...

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Kenneth B. Webb

Kenneth Bryant Webb, 63, of Paris, Tennessee, formerly of Trimble, Tennessee, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his residence in Paris, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 13, 1961, in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Joseph Paul Webb, Sr. and the late Betty Jo Wilbanks Page. Mr. Webb was a retired truck driver and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Cremation services for Mr. Webb are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his ...

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Baxter Creed LaRue

Baxter Creed LaRue, the beloved son of Trenton "Trent" Walker LaRue and Kaylee Maddison Wallace, is now resting safely in the arms of Jesus. Baxter was born at Fort Sanders Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee on May 12, 2024, and was received into the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 3, 2024. Baxter may have been a part of our lives for only a short amount of time, but his blessing will live in our hearts forever. In Celebration of Baxter's life, a service will ...

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Mary Jane Roberts Reagan

Mary Jane Roberts Reagan, 79, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her residence, surrounded by family. Born Wednesday, October 4, 1944, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jack Roberts and the late Mary Helen McDowell Roberts. Mrs. Reagan was a member of Newbern Assembly of God Church and a former member of Joy Fellowship in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She served as a bookkeeper for the family business, Reagan Enterprises for many years. Family was ...

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Ardella Meeks

Ardella Meeks, 88, of Dyersburg, Tennessee (formerly of Palmersville, Tennessee) died on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Thursday, November 7, 1935, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Vernon Joslin and the late Gurtha Mae Pratt Joslin. Mrs. Meeks was a member of Hodges Chapel Church in Palmersville, Tennessee. She was a former employee of Kellwood Manufacturing in Dresden, Tennessee, Martin Manufacturing in ...

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Edna Faye West Stover

Edna Faye West Stover, 87, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, peacefully at her home and surrounded by family. Born Saturday, July 17, 1937, in Newbern, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late J. D. West and the late Edna Maureen Phillips West. Ms. Stover was a lifelong resident of Newbern and the proud owner of Stover's Drapery for over fifty years, with her work and talent being sought out by customers from Ohio to Florida. Ms. Stover (or Ms. Faye, as ...

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Valner Fay Medeiros

Valner Fay Medeiros, 90, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, August 20, 1934, in Crosby, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Rembert Edwin Montgomery and the late Hallie Irene Ray Montgomery. Mrs. Medeiros spent most of her life in California, where she worked as a telephone operator for Pacific Bell, before moving with her family to Tennessee. She enjoyed gardening and had a special love for pink roses. In her ...

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Sebern William Curtis, Jr.

Sebern William Curtis, Jr., 72, of Friendship, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born, Wednesday, March 19, 1952, in Crockett County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Sebern William Curtis, Sr. and the late Willie Lou Wyatt Curtis. Mr. Curtis lived his entire life in the farming community and was a retired farmer for Walker Farms in Friendship, Tennessee. When he wasn't in the field farming you could ...

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Frances Rebekah Vernon Hopper

Frances Rebekah Vernon Hopper, 98, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her residence. Born Wednesday, August 18, 1926, in Trenton, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Ernest R. Graves and the late Mary Ann Dawson Graves. Mrs. Hopper was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics. Mrs. Hopper was known for her kind, caring, joyous personality and her devotion to her family. Funeral services for Mrs. Hopper will be held on Friday, September 27, 2024, at ...

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Benjamin "Frank" Inman

Benjamin " Frank" Inman, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, September 20, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, June 14, 1944, in Jackson, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Joseph Franklin Inman and the late Cynthia Viola Morris Patterson. Mr. Inman was self-employed. Cremation services for Mr. Inman are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Inman will be held at a later ...

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Bobby Ralph Rushing

Bobby Ralph Rushing, 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Okeena Health and Rehabilitation of Dyersburg. Born on Tuesday, July 6, 1954, in Dyersburg, he was the son of the late Malcom Paul Rushing and the late Doris Greer Rushing. For forty years, Bobby proudly owned and operated KC’s One-Stop in Dyersburg, where he became a familiar and friendly face to many in the community. Bobby was a true free spirit, a hardworking and selfless man who deeply loved ...

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Vania Chantele Lewis

Vania Chantele Lewis, 52, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at Regional One Medical in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 24, 1973, in Houston, Texas, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Clifton Lewis and Idell Hill Lewis. Vania found her greatest peace outdoors, where the beauty and quiet solitude of nature brought comfort to her soul. She loved spending time outside, whether planting flowers, tending to her landscaping, or simply enjoying the ...

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Annie Frances Howe

Annie Frances Walker Howe, 88, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Hornbeak, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg, Hospital. Born Friday, September 24, 1937, in Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Walker and the late Norena Hamilton Walker. She worked in the cafeteria for the South Pemiscot County School System, where she took pride in caring for the children of her community and made lasting friendships with faculty and ...

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