Dyer Co. TN Obituaries
Surnames B

Contributed by James Woodley

All of these obituaries are from Dyer County newspapers, from 1999 - 2005.

Last Name, First Name, Middle, Age, Date of Death, Place of Death, Family

w/o = Wife of     h/o = Husband of     s/o = Son of     d/o = Daughter of


Babbitt, Alice Evelyn 'Momma Alice'
of DYERSBURG - 86yrs, retired licensed practical nurse for Parkview Hospital and St. Joseph Hospital in Hammond, Ill., died Wednesday, Feb 11 2004 at Wesley of Dyersburg Nursing Center. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a communicant of Holy Angels Catholic Church and a member of Greek Catholic Union, Dyersburg Moose Lodge Women's Auxiliary, Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Showman's Club. Mrs. Babbitt, the widow of George H. Babbitt, leaves a daughter, Ethel 'Babs' Babyak and husband Michael, of Randolph, N.J.; two sons, John Babbitt and wife, Shirley ,of Dyersburg and Leonard 'Tommy' Babbitt and wife, Dani, of Slidell, La., 11 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband; her parents, Earl and Ethel Reynolds; a sister, June Beam; a grandson, John Babbitt Jr.; a granddaughter-in-law, Pam Babbitt; a grandson-in-law, Jimmy Gray The family requests that any memorials be sent to Le Bonheur Children's Medical Center or Dyersburg-Dyer County Union Mission. [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Babbitt, Pamela
32yrs Jun 7 2001, Jackson, Tn. W/o John Robert Babbitt,Jr. – d/o Truitt & Barbara Whitley – 2dau: Tiffany Jackson & Samantha "Toooie" Babbitt- Son: Matthew Jackson - sis: Mrs Terry Robertson – bro: Jerry Whitley [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Baddour, Dorothy Neil Davidson
86yrs Feb 22 2001 Caruthersville, Mo. – w/o M O Davidson & Victor Baddour – bro: W I Thornton, Jr. – niece: Mary E Thornton – 2 nephews: William C & David A Thornton [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bailey, Evelyn Kinsey
85yrs Sept 13 2002 Mount Vernon, ILL. - w/o Howard Kinsey & Hubert Bailey - 2 son: Lee & Ed Kinsey - 2 sis: Neva Bryant & Ola Mae Gregory - bro: Clerance Pugh - 5 gr'ch: Adam, Amber, Tony, Ed Kinsey Jr. & Allison Harris & Hus.. Shawn - 5 gr'gr'ch: Kinsey Harris, Dylan, Marigold, Ed III & Lexie Kinsey [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bailey, Jimmy "Pinky"
80yrs July 16 2003 Newbern, Tn. - Former wife: Sadie Bailey - Companion: Peggy Turnbo - 2 dau: Julie Ann Kennedy & Linda Bailey - 2 son: Jimmy & William Steve Bailey - 2 bro: Robert "Noody" Bailey & Sherman Wright Bailey - 6 gr'ch: Jay Lynn, Brandi, Kelly Jo, Ashley , Dustin Bailey & Regina Kennedy - 2 gr'gr'ch: Taylor Brooke Jones & Chase Bailey - s/o William Earnest & Mary Wright Bailey - 2 sis: Maxine Speight & Helen Cunningham [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bailey, Lela Mae
92yrs Aug 14 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – w/o T C Bailey -- dau: Frances Bailey – sis: Lula Jacobs – 5 bro: Ernest, T C, Oliver, James & Eugene Stutts – 9 nieces & 10 nephews [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bailiff, Alfred L
81yrs May 19 2000 Memphis, Tn. - 2 dau : Francis Maupin & Laurel LaBonte - 6 bro: Donovan, Vernon, Oliver, Alton, Eugene & Richard Bailiff. J. W. Curry was in charge, he was Cremated. [Unknown Cemetery]


Bailey, Henry Augudtus
86yrs Jul 14 2001, Cpo US Navy – h/o Juana Flores – 2 dau: Juanita Jaggers & Sybilla Bowler – 2 son: Henry A, Jr. & Robert Thomas Bailey - 4 bro: George, Benjamin, Robert & James Bailey [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Baker, Carolyn F.
71yrs Feb 25 2003 Memphis, Tn. - sis: Catherine Wright - 2 nieces: Stephanie Peevyhouse & Luanne Berry - nephew: Stephen Wright - 3 gr'nieces & 3 gr'nephews - w/o Jack Baker - d/o Allen & Louise Poiner Farris [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Baker, Clay Fentress
58yrs, Sep 11 2000, Memphis, h/o Rosie 2 Son: Clay & David Baker s/o Helen Baker 1 Bro: Edward Odell Sonny Baker, Jr. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]

Baker, Floyd D.
of Dyersburg -- 83yrs, retired sign painter for Coca-Cola Bottling Co., died Sunday, Feb 13 2005 at Oakwood Manor. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Halls Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was a World War II Army veteran and member of Church of Jesus Christ. Mr. Baker, the husband of Frances Lee Jones Baker, also leaves a son, James H. Baker of Dyersburg, and a grandchild. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Helen Eddleman
90yrs Jan 9 2000 Dyersburg w/o Henry Elbert Pete Barker-- Dau: Jane Hawkins Wert gr 'dau: Janie Kaye Carter [RoEllen Cemetery]


Baker, Ivery J. "Skeeter"
92yrs June 5 2003 Union City, Tn. - dau: Linda Jane Baker - son: Bobby Baker - 3 gr'ch : Tammy , Robert & Jon Jai Baker - 7 nieces & 6 nephews - h/o Louise Bivens - 2 sis: & 2 bro: [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Jackie M.
DYERSBURG -73yrs, retired co-owner of Joe G. Baker Oil Co., died Saturday, June 5 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church, the Cotillion Club, the Jaycettes and Ladies Bridge Club of Dyersburg Country Club. Mrs. Baker, the wife of Joe G. Baker, also leaves a daughter, Becky and husband Joe Glen Bogle of Union City; two sons, Brad Baker and wife Sandy and Bill Baker and wife Gwenn, all of Dyersburg; an aunt, Myrle Maddox of Murry, Ky.; and three grandchildren, Ashley and Todd Baker and Tiffany Bogle. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Dyer County Union Mission. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, John Leonard “PaPa”
83yrs Aug 28 2003 Jackson, Tn. - dau: Diane Webb - 4 son: Bobby, Widdis, Joe & Johnny Baker - 9 gr’ch & 11 gr’gr’ch- h/o Thelma Morris - s/o Odis & Adeline Vaughn Baker [Pierce Cemetery, Trimble]


Baker, Laura H.
94yrs May 4 2001 Lebanon, Tn – w/o Ralph Baker – bro: Jack Hazelrigg - 2 nieces: Pat Bryant & Vanita H Austin – nephew: Milton Hazelrigg – gr'niece: Laura Honeyman – gr'nephew: Frank Bryant – 2 gr'gr'nieces: Patti Bryant & Leslie Parker – 3 gr'gr'nephew: William Bryant, Kody Honeyman & John Austin - D/o Grover Clevland & Ella Lou Hazelrigg [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Lena Claudine
80yrs Aug 19 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – w/o Lloyd Baker – 3 son: Jimmy E, Harold L & Gary L Baker – bro: Harold Lewis – 7 gr"ch. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Lloyd M.
of Dyersburg -- 85yrs, car dealer, died Thursday, Dec 9 2004 at Dyersburg Manor. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was a member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church. Mr. Baker, the widower of Claudine Baker, leaves three sons, Harold L. Baker of Counce, and Jimmy E. Baker and Gary L. Baker, both of Dyersburg; a sister, Eva Louise Seratt of Dyersburg, seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded by by his wife; his parents, Elco and Ollie Daniel Baker; three brothers, J R, Burnest and Ernest Baker. The family requests that any memorials be sent to East Dyersburg Methodist Church. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Lydia Mae
of DYERSBURG -95yrs, former employee of Parkview Hospital housekeeping department, died Friday, June 18 2004 at Wesley of Dyersburg. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at J. W. Curry and Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Baker, the widow of Delter Wayne Baker, leaves a daughter, Edith Plunk of West Memphis, Ark.; a son, Harold Wayne Baker of Fort Worth, Texas, three grandchildren, Tammy Ledbetter, Shawn McCraw and Barry Baker and five great-grandchildren, Josh, Tiffany and Savannah McCraw, William Ledbetter and Katelyn Weaver.She was preceded by her husband; a son, Paul Wayne Baker; two sisters, Edna Haynes and Lena Allen; two brothers, Enos and Ernest Haynes; her parnets. Horace and Alice Haynes. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the American Heart Association. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Martha Tubbs
of DYERSBURG - 72yrs, retired bookkeeper for Moore Motor Sales and Moody Wadley, died Wednesday, March 24 2004 at her home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church. Mrs. Baker, the wife of Donald 'Bud' Baker, also leaves two daughters, Londa Baker Hill of Madison and Mary Lee Alford of Dyersburg; a son, Donald Baker Jr. of Memphis; a sister, Frances Sanford of Dyersburg; three brothers, Charlie Tubbs of Dyersburg, Paul Tubbs of Rush City, Minn., and Larry Tubbs of Weatherford, Texas, and seven grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to East Dyersburg United Methodist Church. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Samuel C.
81yrs of Smithville, formerly of Memphis, Tn., died Sunday, Dec 21 2003 in Smithville - US Navy, WW II vet - h/o Roslyn Henderson - dau: Tena Davidson & hus .. Don - son: Samuel C Baker II & wife, Polly - sis: Asylee Hulme - 5 gr'ch: Zachary, Emily & Joshua Davidson, Chet & Anna Baker - He was preceded by his parents: William Chester & Eunice Goodridge Baker - a sis: Pauline Wilson [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Shirley Temple
65yrs Jul 25 2001 Memphis, Tn. – w/o Jim Baker – 2 son: Terry & Mike Baker [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baker, Willie "Billie" Marquerite Burks
86yrs May 10 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Susan Burks Baker - 2 son: Thomas Frazier Baker II & wife Eilzabeth & Andrew Norfleet Baker - 3 gr'ch: Carrie & Thomas Frazier Baker V & Hunter Baker Boone - gr'gr'ch: Shelton Tydings - w/o Tom F. Baker III - d/o W G & Pearl Burks [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baldridge, Flora Switzer
93yrs Mar 27 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – 6 gr - Nephew: Ron, Stanley & Robert Switzer, Frank, Mark & David Pierce [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Baldridge, Ibbie Jane
103yrs Apr 19 2002 Knoxville, Tn. - w/o Charles W. Baldridge - 2dau: Anabel Fatkin & Russeline Rosser - 2 Son: Byron & Oliver "Ceil" Baldridge - 8 gr'ch: - d/o Charles S & Ida Flack [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Ball, Mildred Chandler Ketchum
83yrs, Sep 7 2000, Dyersburg, 1 Dau: Patricia Hopper 4 Son: Tim Ball, Dan, Jimmy & Don Ketchum 4 Bro: Claude, Jim, Phil & Charlie Chandler w/o Daniel Edward Ketchum & William Calvin Ball - 2 Sis: Jessie Roberson & Opal Evans [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Balthrop, Hazel S.
79yrs Mar 19 2002 Newbern, Tn. - dau: Amy Ownby - son: Ralph A. Balthrop - 2 sis: Sunny Heathcott & Lurleen Thompson - bro: Glenn "Bud"Scobey - 2 gr'ch: Allen & Jonathan Ownby - w/o Edd Balthrop - d/o Ruby Virgil & Annie Mae Fannings Scobey [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Balthrop, Jean Charlotte
75yrs Mar 7 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - son: John W Balthorp, Jr. - w/o John W "Bill" Ballthorp - d/o John A & Hazel Poor Vensel [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Balthrop, John W Bill Sr
77yrs Mar 3 2000 Dyersburg h/o Jean C son: John W Balthrop, Jr 3 sis: Sue, Jo Ann & Mary Kate Ladd 2 bro: A E, Jr & Ralph S Balthrop [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Bane, Charles F.
75yrs Feb 27 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - US Army & Navy, Vietnam & Korea - h/o Jean - 2 son: Maj. Timothy & Capt. Benjamin Bane - s/o Bill & Connie Bane - sis: Margie Ennis - 7 gr'ch - a gr'gr'ch - dau: Joy Borne [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bane, Homer C.
78yrs Sept 27 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – h/o Millie — 2 dau: Loretta Simmons & Kathy Jones – 2sis: Mary Geneva Weatherly & Barbara McNeely – 4 bro: Joe Don, Billy Jo, C B & Edward Bane – 4 gr'ch: & 3 gr'gr'ch [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bane, J. C.
of DYERSBURG - 83yrs, former area manager for Woodman of the World, died Monday March 29 2004 at his home. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Roellen Cemetery. He was a member of Roellen Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Bane was the widower of Mary Alice Crosthwait Bane. [Roellen Cemetery]


Bane, James Herbert
89yrs April 21 2002 Dyersburg, Tn.- US Army WW II - h/o Ruth - bro: J.C. Bane [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bane, Lauren A.
15yrs of FINLEY -- sophomore at Dyersburg High School, died Monday at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Finley Baptist Church, where she was a member, with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. J.W. Curry and Son Funeral Home has charge. She leaves her parents, Lanny and Sherry Bane; a sister, Whitney Bane, and a brother, Lanny Bane Jr., all of Finley, and her grandparents, Fairy Jean and Edward Bane of Dyersburg, and her best friend, Brooke Hatch. She was preceded by her grandparents, Frances and Buck Rushing. [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bane, Patricia Ann
58yrs Aug 15 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - son: Patrick Bane - 2 Sis: Shirley Klutts & Faye Whitt - bro: Danny Moore - 2 gr'ch: Tana Thurmond & Jena Bane - dau: Angie Thurmond [City Cemetery]


Banks, Thomas Virgil Dr.
90yrs May 7 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Melinda Banks - 3 gr'ch: Eloise P Torres Cassandra Banks & Paula Powell Gammons - 3 gr'gr'ch - h/o Jeanne Sorrell - 2 son: Thomas Bruce & Charles William Banks [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barham, Ola Mae
of DYERSBURG - 87yrs, retired owner of Barham's BBQ, died Saturday, March 6 2004 at Wesley at Dyersburg-Nursing Care. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. She was a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church. Mrs. Barham, the widow of Shelley Barham, leaves two daughters, Elaine Reddin of Rives and Sheilah Cobb of Finley; three sons, Stoye Barham of Finley, Charles Barham of Newbern and Ricky Barham of Dyersburg, 18 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband; two sons, Elvis and Jerry Barham [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Barker, Mary Ebilee
94yrs April 5 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 4 dau: Shirley Hatch, Ruby Earp, Mary Harris & Wilma Patton - 2 son: James & Marshell Barker - 19 gr'ch & 26 gr'gr'ch & 16 gr'gr'gr'ch.- w/o W.M. Barker [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barker, Robert Allen
49yrs Mar 17 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - h/o Joan - dau: Stephanie Tracy - 3 son: Robert P Barker, Jamie Bailey & Michael Bailey - sis: Anita Smith - Bro: Steve Barker - gr'mother: Mary Eveley Barker - 5 gr'ch [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Barker, Timothy Eugene "Tim"
35yrs July 13 2003 Dyersburg, Tn . - dau: Rebecca Lynn Barker - s/o Bobby & Barbara Barker - 4 sis: Karen Seaton, Cindy Harris, Katie & Megan Barker - bro: Bobby Barker Jr. [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Barnard, Pat
62yrs Sept 30 2002 Jackson, Tn. - w/o Dewey Barnard Jr. - dau: Patty Barnard - son: Dewey William Barnard III - sis: Geneva Martin - 2 bro: Floyd Snyder & David M. Savage Jr. - 2 gr'ch: Brittani Lynn & Gentry William Barnard [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barnes, Ernestine Moore
63yrs Dec 22 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Robin Johnson - 4 bro: David, Robert & Andrew Moore & Marvin Townsend - 3 sis: Lena Delaney, Katherine Kirk & Leora Maze - 3 gr'ch & 3 gr'gr'ch [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Barnes, Frances
71yrs Jul 7 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – w/o Ordie Barnes – 3 Nieces: Joyce Bunn, Brenda McCollum & Loretta Mustain – 2 Nephews: Paul & Harold Mallard [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barnett, Billy Royce
79yrs June 25 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Betty Smith - son: Tommy Barnett - 2 gr;ch & 4 gr'gr'ch - h/o Louise - 2 sis: Celest Barnett & Rebecca Alford - 2 bro: Paul & Eldred Barnett [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barnhill, Vernon
65yrs, July 29 2000, Dyersburg, h/o Betty 1 dau: Pamela Barnhill, 2 Sis: Bernice Prince & Earline Drew 4 Bro: J C, D C, Kermit & James Barnhill, s/o Daniel & Maude Collins Barnhill [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Barrett, Danny Ray
of Dyersburg -- 52yrs, truck driver for City of Dyersburg, died Sunday, Oct 10 2004 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. He is survived by his former wife, Virginia Lowery. He leaves three daughters, Stacy Adkins of Dyersburg, Brenda Barrett of Friendship and Crystal Bentiez of Winter Haven, Fla.; two sons, Danny Barrett Jr. and James Barrett, both of Dyersburg; six sisters, Sue Climer of Newbern, Nita Vaughner of Milan, Thresa Vaughan of Gibson, and Jean King, Linda Wilson and Glenda Eastwood, all of Alamo; a brother, Lee Barrett of Jonesoboro, Ark.; his grandfather, Melvin Faulkner of Alamo, and 22 grandchildren. He was preceded by a brother, Melvin Faulkner. [Cemetery Unknown]
Barrett, Harvey, Sr.
88yrs Mar 1 2002 Dyersburgh, Tn. - dau: Brenda French - son: Harvey Barrett, Jr. - 2 gr'ch: Jeff Barrett & Michelle Earp - 2 gr'gr'ch: Cayla Earp & Madyson Layne Barrett - s/o Seabren & Emily Eastern Barrett - 2 sis: Margaret White & Ada McDonald - 3 bro: Everett, Luther & Wyley Barrett [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Barrett, Luther Foster
90yrs Jan 8 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - bro: Harvey Barrett - Nieces & Nephews - s/o Sebream & Emily Eastem Barrett [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Barrett, Minnie L.
88yrs Jan 28 2000 Dyersburg w/o Johnny R Barrett son: John R Barrett sis: Cristine Beaver [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Barron, Bobby
of Corinth MS-- 43yrs, formerly of Dyersburg, Tenn., died Saturday, Jan 01 2005 at his home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home has charge. He attended Lenox Baptist Church. He leaves a sister, Ann Gipson of Corinth, and two brothers, Billy Barron and Jimmy Barron, both of Dyersburg; a niece, Penny Crum; two nephews, Nathan and Toby Crum all of Corinth MS.; two cousins, Linda Pope and Charles Barron. He was preceded by his parents, Eugene and Alice Barron [Dyer County Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Barron, Russell
86yrs Feb 9 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Lynda Pope - son: Charlie Barron - 2 Bro: E M & Eugene Barron- 4 gr'ch: Cristy Preslar, Zach Pope, Chad & Craig Barron - H/o Bessie - s/o Alvie & Zuma Barron - 2 sis: Mildred & Helen Barron [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bateman, Julia Margarette
88yrs Oct 29 1999 Dyersburg w/o Vinnie 2 Dau: Ann Millner & Dorothy Wickstorm 3 Son: Harold Boyd, Loyd & Wayne Bateman [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Battles, Rosie Lee
87yrs Feb 14 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - sis: Annie Mae Battles [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Batts, Emma Lee Beckett
Feb 27 2003 Nashville, Tn. - 2 dau: Robin Lucas Baldwin & Vanna J. Ferguson & husband: Melvin - 6 gr'ch: Ayanay Ferguson Smith, Jeremy Crossing, Raphael Clement, Candice Ferguson, Christan Baldwin & Ashley Beard - gr'gr'ch: Mikayla Smith - extended Family: James & Catherine Brewer - Goddau: Julia LaRita Benton - w/o Benjimin Batts - d/o Mature & Jeannie B Beckett [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Baugher, Alma
91yrs Dec 30 2000 Dyersburg – 3 son:Glen & Edward Baugher & Bill Boyer – Niece: Carolyn Silkes – w/o Nilliam Bougher - dau: Joyce Roland [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bay, Jewell L Hilliard
76yrs of Benton, Ark., Formerly of Dyersburg, Tn. - Oct 24 2003 in Benton, Ark. - w/o Ronald T Bay - 2 dau: Karen D Carson & Trudy Ray - son Rodney T Hillard - sis: Maxine Flowers - 10 gr'ch & 5 gr'gr'ch - she was preceded by first Hus: J W Hillard - dau: Beverly Hillard, parents: Arthur & Mattie Butler Dew - 5 sis: Beulah Hall, Ruby Klutts, Bessie Pointer, Derotha Scoby & Idell Voss - 3 bro: Alton, Herbert & Millard Dew [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Beard, Edythe Webb
DYERSBURG - 89yrs, retired registered nurse at Parkview Hospital, died Monday Oct 27 2003 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Home. Services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of First Christian Church, a graduate of Kentucky Christian College and Union University and a member of Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Beard, the widow of Rev. Orby Ray Beard, leaves three sons, David Beard and wife Peggy, of Dayton, Ohio, Don Beard and wife Nancy, of Dyersburg and Gary Beard and wife Vicki, of Nesbit, two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to First Christian Church building fund. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bearden, Reba Walker Carroll
of NEWBERN - 84yrs, homemaker, died Sunday, Dec 7 2003 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of Lemassamac Church of Christ. Mrs. Bearden, the widow of Thomas Eugene Carroll and the wife of Lodis Bearden, also leaves a daughter, Shelia Barrett and husband , Charlie of Ridgely; a son, David Carroll of Memphis, three grandchildren, Angela Gatlin, of Ridgely, Tn., Lisa Fowlkes of Dyersburg, Tn. and Jeff Caroll of Linden, Tn., and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, John P and Willie Perciful Walker [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Beasley, Kathalene M.
76yrs Feb 1 2003 Memphis, Tn. - w/o Gentry E. Beasley - son: Larry E. Beasley - bro: Elmer Lee Price - 2 gr'ch: Mark Beasley & Saundra Nichols - st' gr'ch: Kenneth Bostwick - 4 gr'gr'ch: Shane Nichols, Jarrett & Jake Woodley & Logan Beasley - st'gr'gr'ch: Erika Bostwick - d/o James Warner & Maggie Sugg Price [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Beatty, Christine Williams
75yrs May 19 2003 Union City, Tn. - w/o Robert D. Williams & Horace Beatty - dau: Nancy Raines - 2 son: Robert David & Mark Williams - 7 gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Becker, Jane Thomason
of Dyersburg -- 65yrs, homemaker, died Wednesday, Jan 05 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. Mrs. Becker, the wife of Sam Becker, also leaves a daughter, Stacy Ann Becker of Countryside, Ill.; two sons, Sam Becker Jr. and wife, Angela of Countryside and Scotty Becker and wife Jennifer of Kenosha, Wis., and two grandchildren, Annabella Marie and Bryan Becker; two aunts, Clara Frazier and Bernice Eison; a cousin, Connie McDaniel; special friends, Herrold and Jean Hanson and Junior and Kathy Byrd. She was preceded by her parents, Clifford and Mayola Little Thomason. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Beecham, Robert C
73yrs Jan 5 2002 Dyersburg, Tn.- h/o Shirley Babbs - 2 dau: Dellona Johnson & husband: Rev Marty Johnson, Teresa Welch & husband: Lowell Welch - son: Scott Beecham & wife: Paula - 6 sis: Bonnie Perry, Peggy Bowman, Shirley Dean Rushing, Patsy Wilson, Linda Rogers & Brenda Townsend - 5 bro: Dale, Cloyce, Bobby, Travis & Gary Beecham - 7 gr'ch: Kevin, Erica & Kyle Johnson, Tiffany Enochs, Natasha Dorse, Rob Sharp, Morgan & Marcus Beecham - 2 st'gr'ch: Randy Welch & Christy Atwell - 4 gr'gr'ch: Dylan, Makayla & Austin Enochs & Jacob Dorse - 2 st' gr'gr'ch: Paxton Liberto & Noah Atwell - s/o J W & Roby Beecham [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Beeler, Mary Elizabeth
of Dyersburg -- 86yrs, retired from Sylvania Corp., died Saturday, March 05 2005 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She leaves a son, Jackie Lynn Beeler of Smyrna, three grandchildren, Tim, Jaclyn and Sara Beeler and a great-grandchild, Drew Beeler. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bell, Jerry Wayne
of FINLEY - 55yrs, farm worker, died Thursday, May 27 2004 at Wesley of Dyersburg Nursing Care. Services will be at 10 a.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He attended the Junction Church of God. Mr. Bell, the husband of Janie Hardwick Bell, also leaves a daughter, Catherine Bell Perry and husband Randy, and a son, Wade Bell, both of Finley; a sister, Joan Speer of Trenton; a half-sister, Maudia Bell of Yorkville, and a half-brother, Roy Walker of Dyersburg. He was preceded by, his parents, Buck and Aline Bell; his mother -in -law, Ruth Hardwick; a daughter, Julia Ann Bell; a half-sister, Betty Burns; an uncle, James Bell; and a nephew, Patrick McGill. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bell, Kathryn Elizabeth
93yrs April 27 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 2 nieces: Polly Harper & Betty Carpenter - 4 nephews:John M., Bobby, Joe & Tom Bell - sis: Betty E. Bell - 2 bro: Robert A. & Malcolm E. Bell [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bell, Marjorie
72yrs Jan 16 2001 Memphis, Tn – dau: Donna S McClain – 4 son: James H Jr, Eddie P, Larry W & Jack R Bell – 7 sis: Lurline Pilgrim, Alice Henry Viola Gruggett, Frances Wilson, Lucille Willard, Lillie Mae Copeland & Lyda Bishop – w/o James Harold Bell [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bell, Willie
88yrs March 3 2003 Cushing, Okla. - 3 dau: Yvonne Rush, Gladys Adkins & Kate Wiley - 2 son: Barnell & Jack Bell- 13 gr'ch: w/o C.M. "Red" Bell - d/o Jim & Maude Alford [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Bell, Willie James
54yrs, of Wolfstein, Germany, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, Oct. 22, 2004 at Kaiser Slauter in Germany. He was a transport driver and a U.S. Army veteran. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Christian Center with Pastor Wesley Arije officiating. Survivors include his wife, Marion Bell of Wolfstein, Germany; a son, David Beck of Wolfstein, Germany; his mother, Mary Louise Bell of Dyersburg, TN.; six sisters, Mildred Bell of Pine Bluff, Ark., Carolyn Bell, Mary Carson, Ruby Carr and Geneva Bell all of Dyersburg, TN. And Teresa Bell of Lansing Mich.; three brothers, David and Joe Eddie Bell both of Dyersburg, TN. and Johnny Bell of Lansing Mich. He was preceded by his father, Willie Bell and a brother Tommy Lee Bell. [Cemetery Unknown]


Bennett, Linda Tabor
of DYERSBURG - 51yrs, nurse, died Monday Sept 15 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today at Dyersburg City Cemetery. J. W. Curry and Son Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Dyersburg First Assembly of God. Mrs. Bennett, the wife of Gary T. Bennett, also leaves a daughter, Jennifer Glascoff of Grand Isle, La.; a brother, Roger Underwood of Murray, Ky., and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Rose Bell Tabor. [City Cemetery]


Bennett, Lula Mae
76yrs Jan 13 2000 Dyersburg son: Larry Eugene Bennett bro: Shorty Whitmore w/o Woodrow Bennett 4 bro: Billy, Robert, William & Leroy Whitmore [Rehoboth Cemetery]


Bennett, Rosemary "Rose" Bryan
59yrs Feb 10 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – dau: Michelle Solomon Lumley – 4 st'dau: Marion Johnson, Karon Waldron, Sue Hall & Joan Engle Bennett – son: James Solomon – st'son: Mike Boyd Bennett – Sis: Nelda Bryan Rice – 3 bro: David Mickey, Donald Lee & Joe Pat Bryan W/o Billie Ray Bennett – d/o John David & Dorothy Louise McDowell Bryan [RoEllen Cemetery]


Bennett, Samuel Ray
80yrs May 6 2001 Dyersburg, Tn., W O W, US Army WW II – h/o Hazel – dau: Betty Carroll - son: David Bennett – st'dau: Lawanda Harrison – 3 st'son: Ricky, Ronnie & Danny Taylor – 2 sis: Ruth Pope & Reba Hopper – 2 bro:Carmack & Arthur Bennett [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bennett, Shirley
65yrs Dec 31 2000 Dyersburg – 3 dau: Darlene Roberts, Gail Bobo & Jane Davis – 2 sis: Martha Burns & Sue Roberson – 2 bro: Joe & Tommy Townson [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Benthal, Lonnie
49yrs, Sep 22 2000 Newbern, h/o Melanie Jan 3 dau: Loretta Howell, Angela Menthal & Stephanie Lynn Howell 5 Son: Lonnie Dewayne, Thomas, William Lewis, Shawn Irvin & Daryl Benthal 3 Sis: Laura Mae McCord, Lola Sue Benthal & Mary Ann Gamble 2 Bro: Thomas & Marshall Dale Benthal s/o Marshall & Mattie Benthal [Church Grove Cemetery]


Berryman, Coy B
77yrs Aug 3 2000, Dyersburg 1 Niece: Lois Walker 2 Sis: Dorothy Lloyd & Elvie Robbins [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bessent, June Brewer
of DYERSBURG -77yrs, retired assistant office manager for Heckethorn Manufacturing, died Saturday, April 3 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Dyersburg First Baptist Church. Mrs. Bessent, the widow of James H. Bessent, leaves two daughters, Susan Veal of Dyersburg and Kathy Morse of Franklin; a son, David Bessent of Dyersburg; a sister, Maxine Pate of North Little Rock; a brother, Harry Brewer of Dyersburg, eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband; a son, Don Bessent; and her parents Douglas and Floy Elizabeth Brewer [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bevis, Faye
of Dyersburg -- 57yrs, homemaker, died Saturday, March 26 2005 at her home. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She leaves a daughter, Tammy Lynn Bevis Barham of Dyersburg; a son, Richard Dale Bevis of Dyer; four sisters, Martha Harris, Mary Riggs, Lisa Ham and Joyce Arnold, all of Dyersburg; two brothers, Bobby Riggs of Dyersburg and Johnny Riggs of Brownsville, and a grandchild, Brittney Latrice Clanton. She was preceded by her parents, Malvin and Mildred Riggs; a sister, Shirley Ann Riggs. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bevis, Ophellia Woodley
93yrs Mar 27 2000 Newbern w/o Bee Bevis 4 dau: Ida Mae Simpson, Jo Ann Qualls, Frances Haraway & Bette Logan 4 son: M C, Gentry Doc, Edward & Jimmy Bevis sis: Allie Littles d/o Francis Marion Woodley & Cora Jane Sanders [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bibbs, Curtis
of NEWBERN - 84yrs, retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and National Guard Staff Sergeant, died Sunday, Aug 15 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. He was a World War II Army veteran and member of Trimble Church of Christ. Mr. Bibbs, the husband of Rachel F. Bibbs for 62 years, also leaves a daughter, Judy Brewer of Newbern; a son, Jerry W. Bibbs and wife Linda of Chelsea, Mich., five grandchildren, Nancy Heathcott Lopes, John Heathcott, Monica Hamil, Christy Wright and Jennifer Holioak; two stepgrandchildren, Danny and Jimmy Foster; eight great-grandchildren and four step great-grandchildren. He was preceded by a son-in-law, Dent Brew; two sisters, Bonnie Thew and Johnnie M Carter; two brothers, Willie and Troy Bibbs. [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Biggs, Richard Lee
54yrs Sept 30 2003 Dyersburg, Tn - son: Richard Brandon Biggs - st'dau: Morgan Alayne Taylor - sis: Barbara Mosley - bro: Robert Lee Biggs [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Bing, Grover Cornelius, Jr.
59yrs Sept 16 2001 Dyersburg, Tn., US AF Vientnam – H/o Sarah Ruth – dau: Christie Kracker – son: Andrew Nathan Bing – 2 st'son: Nichael Gregory & Harold Randolph Hanks — 2 sis: Carolyn Cobb & Barbara Hansborough — 4 Bro: (?) Joseph, Billy, Steve & Hiram H Bing – 2 gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bingham, Roy
63yrs, Oct 16 1999, Dyersburg, h/o Joyce 2 Dau: Karon Jackson & Sharon Henson 2 Sis: Ann Wade & Sadie Barrett 3 Bro: Eugene White, Jerry Bingham & Paul Bingham 2 half Bro: Gary & George Bingham [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bingham, Thomas Allen
41yrs, Oct 30 1999, Dyersburg, 2 Dau: Jennifer Stone & Alaina Bingham 1 son: Christopher Bingham s/o Reba Seat 1 Sis: Shirley Owaley 1 Bro: Romaness Dwayne Bingham [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Binkley, C. L. Sug
75yrs Oct 23 2000 Dyersburg - h/o Effie Lou 2dau: Kathy George & Carol Davidson 2 son: Terry J & Loyd Binkley 1sis: Lois Binkley 1 Bro: James Doyle Binkley [Palestine Cemetery]


Binkley, James D.
of DYERSBURG - 75yrs, employee of Colonial Rubber Works for 20 years and part-time employee of Country Mart, died Monday, Dec 15 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at J. W. Curry and Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern. He was a Baptist. Mr. Binkley, the husband of Reeder Binkley, also leaves two daughters, Glenda Jerding of Dyersburg and Judy Bates of Fulton, Ky.; a son, James W. Binkley of Dyersburg; a sister, Lois Helen Binkley of Mount Prospect, Ill., nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Walsh's Cancer Center. He was preceded by his parents, Jackson B and Myrtle Mae Binkley; a sister; four brothers; and a gr'granddaughter, Sarah Elizabeth Jerding [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Binkley, Lena
74, homemaker, died Tuesday Aug 5 2003 ,Dyersburg, Tn.. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a 56-year member of Fowlkes Baptist Church. Mrs. Binkley, the wife of Milton Junior Binkley, also leaves two daughters, Sandra Dillon of Appleton, Wis., Carol Jenice Binkley of Nashville; a son, Thomas William "Tommy" Binkley of Dyersburg; a sister, Gertie May Daniels of South Fork; a brother, Edward Hopkins of Roellen, six gr'ch: Michelle & Byron Criswell, Autumn Sherron, Heathers Crews, Nicholas Dillion & Chad Binkley - three gr'gr'ch: Gage Morgan, Taylor & Tucker Crews - The family requests that memorials be sent to Dyer County Cancer Fund. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Binkley, Walter Thomas
54yrs Jun 18 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. - U S Army, Vietnam – dau: Beth Rhodes - son: John Binkley - Sis: Patricia Blalock - 2 bro: David & Jack Binkley [Palestine Cemetery]


Birmingham, Jewel Hazel
81yrs Jan 28 2001 Ridgely, Tn. – dau: Marie McCord – 2 son: William & Luther Jr Birmingham – sis'in'law: Virginia Birmingham Patterson [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bishop, Calvin R., Dr.
81yrs, of Memphis, formerly of Dyersburg, Tenn., doctor for more than 53 years, died Sunday, Sept 26 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. today at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. J. W. Curry & Son Funeral Home in Dyersburg has charge. He was an Army veteran. He leaves two sisters, Mary Johnson of Dyersburg and Janie McCreary of Largo, Fla., and a brother, J. O. Bishop of Jackson, Miss. He was preceded by his parents, Oliver Perry and Myrtle White Bishop; a sister, Annie Laura Thurmond; a brother, Dr. William W Bishop. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or the Church Health Center. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bishop, Ruby Simpson
84yrs, Mar 29 2000 Dyersburg w/o James Bishop 3 sis: Eva Sherbit, Ramona Moore & Rose Warf [Simpson Cemetery]


Bivens, Annie Carolyn
86yrs Jul 2 2001 Germantown, Tn - w/o Charles Hassel Bivens - 3 dau: Sandra Prince, Patsy Hollingsworth & Nancy Stallings - son: Phillip Bivens - st'dau: Bettie Motley [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bizzle, Alfred L Moody
75yrs Jan 31 2003 Ripley, Tn. - half sis: Mae Helen Jones - half bro: James E. Bizzle [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bizzle, Emmett Everett "Mousie"
91yrs May 7 2002 Hobart, Ind. - dau: Helen Mooney - 2 son: J.C. & wife, Geraldine & J.L. & wife, Marlene - 2 half sis: Irene Vestle & Birdie Mae Curtiss - 5 gr'ch: Diane Childers, Ron Bizzle & wife Carol, Corie & Lorie Mooney, Steve Bizzle & wife, Donna - 5 gr'gr'ch & 3 gr'gr'gr'ch.- h/o Ellie H. - S/o William Lemuel & Mary Elizabeth Bizzle - 2 bro: Lawrence & Simon Bizzle h/o Ellie H. - s/o William Lemuel & Mary Elizabeth Bizzle -half bro: Leroy Bizzle [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bizzle, Everett "Mousie"
91yrs May 7 2002 Hobart, Ind. - dau: Helen Mooney - 2 son: J.C. & wife, Geraldine & J.L. & wife, Marlene - 2 half sis: Irene Vestle & Birdie Mae Curtiss - 5 gr'ch: Diane Childers, Ron Bizzle & wife Carol, Corie & Lorie Mooney, Steve Bizzle & wife, Donna - 5 gr'gr'ch & 3 gr'gr'gr'ch.- h/o Ellie H.-S/o William Lemuel & Mary Elizabeth Bizzle - 2 bro: Lawrence & Simon Bizzle [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bizzle, Louise
of DYERSBURG - 84yrs, homemaker, died Sunday, Aug 8 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. today at J. W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. She was a member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church. She leaves two sons, Roy Lynn Bizzle and wife Kate and Kerry Lee Bizzle and wife Dianne, and a sister, Frances Rogers, all of Dyersburg, and three grandchildren, Jason Lynn Bizzle, Justin Lynn Bizzle and Chris Bizzle. She was preceded by a sister, Christine McPherson; a brother, Byron Cutler. [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bizzle, Ron
47yrs Mar 11 2001 Memphis, Tn. - h/o Judy – 2 son: Ben & Josh Bizzle – s/o Pete & Kathryn Bizzle - sis: Vicki Coats [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bizzle, Simon Elvis Rastus
74yrs Jan 21 2000 Fowlkes h/o Alma 2 Dau: Faye Staggs & Lorene Harrison 2 son: Glenn & bill Bizzle 2 Sis: Linnie Tilley & Margaret Cooper [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Blackley, Helen
75yrs Apr 5 2001 Ridgely, Tn - 5 dau: Faye Green, June Bulter, Glenda Taylor, Pat Carroll & Shirlene Parker - 2 son: Bobby & Terry Blackley- W/o Orbie Blackley – d/o Halbert & Evie Palmer [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Blair, Kevin Lynn
24yrs, Jul 21 2000 Memphis s/o Judy & Bill Bliar sis: Kelly Blair Gr'Mom: Pearl Childress [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Blalock, Georgia
79yrs Jan 11 2001 Memphis – 2 dau: Sharon Holmes & Janie Essary – Son: Timothy Wayne Blalock – sis: Inez Henderson [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Blalock, Martha Frances Hensley
71yrs Oct 26 1999 Memphis w/o Paul Edward Blalock 2 Dau: Virginia Ann Blalock & Melanie Faith Richardson 3 Son: Paul Wayne, Edward Lynn & Randy Lee Blalock 1 Sis: Billie June Mawhir [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Blalock, Oburn Collins
60yrs Oct 1 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – sis: Lorene Eaton - 3 bro: J. C., Luther & Leonard Blalock [City Cemetery]


Blalock, Charles Anthony
57yrs Nov 10 2002 Memphis, Tn. - h/o Mary - 2 dau: Maria "Toosie" Baldwin & Mariam Blalock - 2 son: Anthony & Eric Blalock - s/o Leonard & Opal Blalock - sis: Roma Fortner - 2 bro: Eddie & Lanny Blalock - 3 gr'ch: Alex & Haley Bladwin & A J Blalock [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bledsoe, Gladys McKnight
95yrs Mar 29 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 5 dau: Betty Piper, Mary Rodgers, Jane Davis & Rev. Judith Baily & Evelyn E McKnight - 13 gr'ch: - 15 gr'gr'ch & 4 gr'gr'gr'ch- W/o Lynn H. Bledsoe - son: Dr. Bobby Bledsoe - d/o Sam & Effie McKnight [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bledsoe, Lynn Hunter
92yrs Jan 3 2000 Memphis h/o Gladys 4 dau: Betty Piper, Mary Rogers, Judith Bailey & Jane Flaherty son: Bobby Lynn Bledsoe - 2 bro: WW & Adolphus H Bledsoe [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Blurton, Murry Willard, Sr
--- Jul 14 2001 Tyler, Tx. - US Navy Seabee WW II - h/o Ann Lowe – dau: Patricia Goodwin – son Murry W Blurton, Jr. – 4 gr'Ch: Tony & Cheryl Goodwin, Sue May & Robert McKay [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Boals, James "Buck"
77yrs Apr 19 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. - US MC WW II, P H – h/o Royce Palmer – son: Mike Boals [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Boals, Lawrence Macklin "Larry Mack"
55yrs Aug 16 2002 Home, Dyersburg, Tn. - h/o Kathryn Holmes - dau: Jennifer Cozort - 2 son: Patrick Alan & Spencer Holmes Boals - s/o Laura Boals - sis: Diane Moody - 2 gr'ch: Tucker & Kyle Cozort [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bobo, Karen Patterson
of Dyersburg -- 37yrs, plumber's helper and co-owner of After Hours Plumbing, died Wednesday, Feb 23 2005 at her home. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday at J. W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of Evansville Free Holiness Church. Mrs. Bobo, the wife of Jim Bobo, also leaves a daughter, Courtney Wilson, and a son, Justin Bobo, both of Dyersburg; her mother, Elizabeth Baker of Dukedom; a sister, Donna Breece and husband, John of Dyersburg; a brother, Anthony Patterson and wife, SAndy Thayer of Ripley, and her grandmother, Ina Hudson of Dyersburg. She was preceded by her father, Ray Patterson. The family requests that any memorials be sent to the American Cancer Society. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bolden, Dorothy A. Lee, Rev.
56yrs, of Jackson, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 2004 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. She was an employee at Lane College in Jackson and a U.S. Army veteran. Services will be at noon Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church in Dyersburg with Minister Larry Lee officiating. Burial will be in MCCO Cemetery in Newbern. Suvivors include a son, Maurice Bolden II; four sisters, George Ella and Mary Dale and Charlene Lee and Linda Lee Avery; four brothers, Billy Joe Lee, John R. Lee, Minster Bobby L. Lee and Minster Larry Lee. She was preceded by her parents, Jessie James and Mary Elizabeth Lyons Lee. [Monroe Community Center Cemetery]


Bolden, Thometra Sharae
11yrs Feb 2 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - d/o Barbara Smith & Thomas Bolden - sis: Thomesha Bolden - 2 bro: Toddrick & Tedrick Bolden - 3 foster Sis: LaTasha Atkins, Jasmine Jones & Kimisha Weatherinton [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Bolding, Irma Delora
of DYERSBURG - 93yrs, homemaker, died Saturday, Dec 27 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. She was a member of Parrish Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Bolding, the widow of Harlie Franklin Bolding, leaves a daughter, Wanda Butler of Dyersburg, 10 grandchildren, 20 great- grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren and her caregiver, Ora Wells. She was preceded by her husband; two daughters, Doris Joyner and Diana Bolding; four sisters, Callie Putman, Allie Gentry, Ola Hendren and Thelma Blankenship; four brothers, Roy, Farrow, Edgar and Hezze Key; half-brother, Joe McFarland [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Boldon, Willa Dean Bledsoe
52yrs Jan 18 2001 Memphis, Tn. – w/o Raymond Boldon – Son: Alan Honaker – d/o Ollie & Maggie Bledsoe – 6 sis: Billie June Thoron, Betty Jo Booker, Earline Khajian, Cora Lou Bermuth, Barbara Sue Tubbs & Peggy Sue Bledsoe – 3 bro: Jimmy Lee, Roy Lee & Coy Lee Bledsoe [City Cemetery]


Bolds, Herman Alex
of DYERSBURG - 51yrs, died Tuesday, Aug 31 2004 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church, where he was a member, with burial in Monroe Community Center Organization Cemetery. Cosmopolitan Funeral Services has charge. He leaves his mother, Bernice Mays, and two sisters, Betty Reed and Veda Roberson, all of Dyersburg, and two brothers, Sherman Mays of Dyersburg and Keith Mays of Nashville. He was preceded by his father, Rodell Mays. [Monroe Community Center Cemetery]


Bonds, Irma Lee
88yrs, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2005 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Center. She was a domestic employee. Graveside services will be at 12 p.m. today in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Joe Scott officiating. H. H. Hudson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Suvivors include a niece, Betty Hollowell [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Booker, Larry Wayne 'Moondog Spot'
of DYERSBURG - 51yrs, professional wrestler for 30 years, died Monday, Nov 29 2003 at Methodist Healthcare-University Hospital in Memphis. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Christ the King Church with burial in Zion Hill Cemetery in Friendship. Wilson Funeral Home in Osceola, Ark., has charge. He was a USWA tag team champion, South Africa tag champion, WWF tag champion, Smoky Mountain Tag champion and a community service worker. He leaves two daughters, Angela Booker of Kingston and Jennifer Booker of Dyersburg; five sons, Larry William Booker, James Booker, Jody Booker and Jody Wayne Booker, all of Dyersburg, and Chris Booker of Wilson, Ark.; his mother, Gladys Booker of Newbern; three sisters, Billie Runions of Dyersburg, Shirley Joyner of Newbern and Patsy Austin of Dyer; four brothers, Charles Booker and Stanley Booker, both of Newbern, Danny Booker of Mason Hall and Ricky Booker of Dyersburg, and a grandchild, Christian Booker of Wilson, Ark. He was preceded in death by his father, Lofton Booker; a brother, Jody Booker [Zion Hill Cemetery - Friendship, Crockett Co., TN]


Borden, Betty Moore
69yrs Aug 2 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o Gerald F. Borden Sr. - 2 dau: Lisa Sippel & Andra Dickey - 2 son: Brain Moore & Frank Borden - 3 gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Borden, Lavina
92yrs May 5 2001 Newbern, Tn. – 4 dau:Mary Ann Borden, Della Parnell, Lula Hutson & Martha Shelton – son: William Borden – 2 sis: Josie Godwin & Eliza Cawthon - W/o A O Borden [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Boshers, Christopher Isaiah
infant Sept 29 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. -s/o Chris & Kristin Green Boshers - gr'par: Dickie & Ann Green, Bobby & Jane Boshers - gr'gr'par: Richard & Rose Green, Grover & Imogenen Hammond, Bertha & Eugene Boshers Jr., Raymond & Nancy Gilliland [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Bottoms, Clarence Halliburton
of Dyersburg -- 91yrs, retired from Sunbeam Manufacturing, died Saturday, Nov 13 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. He was a member of Beech Grove Baptist Church, Dyersburg-Dyer County Senior Citizens Club, Dyersburg Activity Center and Happy House in Newbern. Mr. Bottoms, the widower of Robena Bottoms, leaves a sister, Maxine Bottoms of Phoenix, and two brothers, Clyde Bottoms and Noah Bottoms, both of Dyersburg; two special friends, Sue Yeager and Bill McBride,both of Dyersburg. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bottoms, Robena
84yrs ----------- Dyersburg, w/o Clarence Bottoms 2 sis: Desnel Barber & Tennie Randall [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bowles, Jeff
of FINLEY -17yrs, senior at Dyer County High School, died Friday Nov 28 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1 p.m. Monday at Junction Church of God with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens in Dyersburg. J. W. Curry and Son Funeral Home in Dyersburg has charge. He was a member of Future Farmers of America, the 4-H Club and the Charolais Club. He leaves his parents, Brenda and Phillip Bowles, and a sister, Jennifer Bowles, all of Finley, and his grandparents, Dorothy and Charlie Pace of Finley and Joyce and Alvis Lumley Jr. of Manchester. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Johnny "Big Son" and Louise Bowles [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Boylin, Eva Lee
96yrs June 21 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - son: Thomas Webb & wife Mattie - 2 gr'ch - 6 gr'gr'ch [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Bradley, Edna
92yrs, Sep 22 2000 Dyersburg, 2 son: Max & Ronnie Bradley 1 sis: Gaither King 1 Bro: Larry Brumley [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bradley, Sandra Jane
60yrs Jun 18 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o Charles Bradley – 2 son: Scott & Brian Bradley [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Bradshaw, Jere T.
71yrs Apr 30 2000 Dyersburg h/o Peggy dau: Dianne Fielder son: Jere T Jr sis: Mary Ann Moncier bro: Paul Cooper Bradshaw [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bradshaw, Mary Jeanette
of OBION - 88yrs, homemaker, died Saturday Dec 6 2003 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Newbern with burial in Zion Cemetery in Elbridge. She was a member of Union Church in Fulton, Ky. Mrs. Bradshaw, the widow of Denver Bradshaw, leaves four daughters, Deborah Dean and Dinna Wilson, both of Obion, Sandra VanDeveer of Naples, Fla., and Donna Voss of Dyersburg, four grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. She was preceded by her husband, her parents, James and Wilma Mae Burnette Inman .The family requests that any memorials be sent to the Alzheimer's Association. [Zion Cemetery, Obion Co., TN]


Brake, Beatrice "Bea"
84yrs Aug 11 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – dau; Patricia Boals [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Brake, Paul M., Jr.
of Newbern -- 73yrs, farmer, died Thursday, Feb 17 2005 at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg. Graveside services will be at 10: 30 a.m. today in Newbern Fairview Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home has charge. He was an Army veteran and a member of Lemalsamac Church of Christ. Mr. Brake, the widower of Addie Maupin Brake, Some suvivors include two caregivers, a cousin, Carol Fisher of Dyersburg and a friend, Daniel Mobley of Newbern; three aunts, Elizabeth Helsing- Dunein, Virginia Hazelrig and Lucy Maupin. He was preceded by his parents, Paul M Brake Sr. and Addie Maupin Brake. [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Branam, Mable Laverne Luckett Boane
70yrs Feb 11 2002 Memphis, Tn. - w/o Jay Branam - 5 dau: Loda Bing, Donna Mann, Linda McCaslin, Deborah Moore & Mary Truett- 2 son: Chuch & Terry Boane - sis: Nell Warren - 20 gr'ch & 17 gr'ch.- D/o Ethel Riley & Jim Luckett - 2 bro: Billy & John Luckett [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Brandon, John D
85yrs Feb 18 2000 Dyersburg - h/o Mildred L & Lois M. 4 dau: Mae E Tackett, Edna Reagan, Martha L Prince & Elizabeth P Johnson 2 st'dau: Joann Langley & Wanda Criswell 2 son: John D & Ernest L Brandon 2 st'son: James & Douglas Parker [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Branch, Elizabeth Kathryn Webster
80 yrs Feb 13 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Katye M. Brannon [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Branch, Jayvontaye Keyon
4yrs Nov 24 2001 Memphis (Hit by car) s/o Rashijda Branch -Sis: Catera Branch - bro: JaShawn Branch - gr'par: Samatra Branch & Joe Eddie Mitchell, gr'gr'par: Twatha & Sammie Lee Branch - uncle: Lynn Booker [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Brasfield, Clifford
of DYERSBURG - 83yrs, retired building contractor, died Friday, April 23 2004 at his home. Services will be at 3 p.m. Monday at Dyersburg Church of God, where he was a member, an usher and former board member, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. Mr. Brasfield, the widower of Laverne Forsythe Brasfield, leaves a daughter, Pam Burkhead and husband John of Spartanburg, S.C.; a son, Glendale Brasfield and wife, Arahwana of Dyersburg, three grandchildren, Mitzi Brasfield, Charity Bernard and John Eric Burfield and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded by his wife. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brasfield, Don
55yrs Oct 7 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – h/o Evelyn – 5 dau: Evie Jean Grant, Donnie Jean Hays, Tammie Jean Chessor, Sandra Kay Brasfield & Teresa Ann Redden – 3 sis: Linda Garrett, Joan Flippen & Sharon Walker - 3bro: David, Wyman & Jimmy Brasfield – 16 gr'ch [Rehoboth Cemetery]


Brasfield, Marietta 'Tate'
DYERSBURG, 86yrs, retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing, died Wednesday, Aug 27 2003 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of Cornerstone Church of God. Mrs. Brasfield, the widow of Dagwood Brasfield, leaves a daughter, Opal Dianne Richards of Dyersburg; a son, Kenneth Brasfield of Jackson; a sister, Burdie Alie Frutchie of Michigan; three half-sisters, Lillian Parrish, Dovie Petty and Pauline Harris; a half-brothers, Paul "Bud" McPherson of Dyersburg, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brashier, Colton Tyler
infant son of Joel and Danielle Brashier of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 18, 2002 at Methodist Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Graveside services will be at 11 am Friday at Fairview Cemetery. In addition to his parents, suvivors include a sister, Bethany Brashier; his grandparents, Ben and Mary Brashier; and Richard and Dorothy Strouse. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brashier, James Elmer
60yrs Nov 27 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - h/o Glenda Clark - 6 dau: Paula Hawkins, Falisha Lemons, Jamie Orchard, Penny Fitzhugh, Kim Curtis & Amy Mallory - 3 son: Mike & Ricky Brashier & Tim Bowles - 2 sis: Doris Crumley & Evelyn Kimbrell - 2 bro: Wesley & Ben Brashier - 10 gr'ch [Hurricane Hill Cemetery]


Brashier, Mary W
89yrs Feb 1 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 2dau: Doris Crumley & Evelyn Kimbrell - 3 son: Wesley,Ben & James Brashier - 15 gr'ch & 4 gr'gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brewer, Goldie
of Dyersburg -- 84yrs, retired from Oldberg Manufacturing and Kmart, died Monday, Jan 10 2005 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church and a former president of Veterans of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. Mrs. Brewer, the widow of Brad Brewer, leaves two daughters, Pat Brewer Grimes and husband Bob of Roswell, Ga., and Aileen Brewer Redd and husband Gayle of Atlanta; a son, Allen Brewer and wife Donna of Dyersburg; a sister, Frances Jacobs of Hillsdale, Mich., seven grandchildren, Deana Newbill, Shannon Forsythe, Teri Navin, Rich Grimes Bonnie Kendrich an Robin Kitchens and nine great-grandchildren [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brewer, Katie Sue Pugh
90yrs of Newbern, Tn. died, Nov 24 2003 at Dyersburg, Tn. - dau, Wanda B Rice of Newbern, Tn.- dau-in-law, Judy Brewer of Newbern, Tn. - sis, Julia Heathcott of Newbern, Tn. - bro, Charles "Slim" Pugh of Dyersburg, Tn. - 5 gr'ch and 8 gr'gr'ch. Preceded by husband, Ralph L Brewer: son, Dent Brewer: parents, Susie Whitney Pugh and Claude Sr.: sis, Imo Jean Brewer: bro, Claude Pugh Jr.: gr'son, Jeff Brewer [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brewer, Margaret Emogene
84yrs, May 2 2000 W/o Doyle 3 Dau: Ann Grace, Julah Cooper & Norma Anderson 2 Sons: Larry,John Brewer& Charles Pugh 2 Sis: Kate & Mary Julia Heathcott 1 Bro Claud Pugh, Jr Gr 'Son Billy Brewer [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Brigham, Charlotte Cogbill
of DYERSBURG, 96yrs, retired corporate secretary for Edenton Lamb Co., died Jan. 14 2004 at her home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery. J. W. Curry and Son Funeral Home has charge. She was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brigham, the widow of W. W. 'Nip' Brigham, leaves a brother, Bell A. Cogbill of Pittsfield, Mass. She is servived by a brother, Bell A Cogbill; four nephews; and three nieces. The family requests that any memorials be sent to Dyersburg First United Methodist Church or the Nature Conservancy in Arlington, Va. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brim, Erma
85yrs Nov 17 2000 Dyersburg, w/o Edgar Brim – 6 dau: Sandra Hipps, Yvonne Copeland, Peggy Weeks, Linda Brown, Terry Frank & Patricia Wade – 4 son: Thomas, Jimmy, Roger & Bobby Brim [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brimm, Beadie Mae
66yrs Oct 20 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – w/o Ernie Brimm -- dau: Loretta L Osborne – 4 son: Jim, James, Randy & Lloyd Brimm – 2 sis: Rosie McCaig & Birdie Featherstone - d/o Clyde & Lee Davis – 14 gr'ch: & a gr'gr'ch [Neely's Chapel Cemetery]


Brimm, Ernie
75yrs May 4 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. – h/o Beadie Mae – dau: Loretta Osborne – 6 son: Tommy Ray, Billy, James, Jim, Randy & Lloyd Brimm – sis: Evie Roberson – d/o West & Gertrude Brimm – bro: Deb Brimm [Neely's Chapel Cemetery]


Brimm, Everett H.
71yrs May9 2001 Dyersburg, Tn . – h/o Roberta & Nancy – 2 dau: Kay Halsey & Marvis Evans – 4 son: Randy & Avery Brimm, Bill & Van Yants - 3 sis: Francis Lemons, June Lay & Jane Manns - 2 bro: Ewell & Bobby Brimm - Gr'son: Rodney Turnbo [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brimm, Joey Wayne
of Dyersburg -- 24, farmer, died Friday, Feb 18 2005 at the Regional Medical Center at Memphis. Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. He was a member of Coon Hunting Club and attended Chic Church Holiness. He leaves a daughter, Kayla Fay Brimm; his parents, Eddie Wayne and Joanne Brimm; a sister, Joanna Gail Brimm; a brother, Eddie Logan Brimm, and his grandmother, Betty Cox, all of Dyersburg, and his grandfather, Robert Hurt of Chic. [Dyer County Memorial Gardens]


Britton, Eddie Jr.
55yrs Feb 2 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - h/o Frances - dau: Angel Smith - 2 son: Eddie & Bobby Britton - 2 sis: Edna Pierce and Husband Henry & Barbara Britton - 4 gr'ch [Rehoboth Cemetery]


Britton, Jean Thornton
75yrs July 6 2002 Jackson, Tn.- w/o William "Bill" Britton - dau: Wanzor Roberson Wilks - 2 st'gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Britton, William "Bill"
of DYERSBURG - 87yrs, retired owner of Bill's Bar-B-Q in Dyersburg, died Saturday Oct 4 2003 at Wesley Care Center. Services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Johnson Funeral Home in Newbern with burial in Fairview Cemetery there. He was an Army veteran and a member of Pierce Lane Church of Christ. Mr. Britton, the widower of Jean Britton, leaves a daughter, Hildred Fayne Hicks of Dyersburg; two sons, Earl Wayne Hicks of Baton Rouge and William Ray Hicks of Lakeshore, Miss.; a sister, Katherine Hall of Newbern, four great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Brockert, Catherine Esther
84yrs Jun 5 2000 W/o J D - 1 Dau: Beverly Green - 1 Son: Ron Brockert [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Delores "Lois"
65yrs Oct 26 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Paulette Hunter - sis: Mae West Gaylor - bro: Ollie Brown - a gr'ch & a gr'gr'ch [Monroe Community Center Cemetery]


Brown, Etheline Harrison
96yrs, Aug 3 2000, Dyersburg w/o Bert Brown -- Cousin: Ludine Lewellyng 2 Bro: Hassell Harrison & Erol Hall [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Evelyn
85yrs Oct 5 2002 Ripley, Tn. - w/o Wilburn Brown - 2 sis: Willodean Holmes & Dorothy Williams - 3 bro: Clinton, Cecil & Roy Tull- d/o Boss T & Ora Dillion Tull [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Irene
96yrs Nov 12 2000 Mesa, Az. – w/o Doyle Brown, Sr. – son: Aubrey D Brown, Jr [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Irene Davis
91yrs Jan 30 2002 Dyersburg, Tn.- w/o James Austin Brown - 3 sis: Willie Sue Newsom, Floretta Chandler & Helen Braithwaite - dau: Barbara Faye Jackson - d/o James Franklin & Pearl Lee Wilkerson Davis - bro: Elwood Davis [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Jane C
94yrs Mar 20 1908 Aug 8 2002 2 son: Charles Allen & James T Brown - bro: S. G. Coker - 5 gr'ch & 21 gr'gr'ch - d/o Howard Y. & Jennie Craig [Rehoboth Cemetery]


Brown, Jessie Mae
of DYERSBURG - 76yrs, domestic worker, died Tuesday Oct 21 2003 in Dyersburg. Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church with burial in Newbern Cemetery. H. H. Hudson Funeral Home has charge. She leaves a daughter, Vella Cork, and a son, Larry Brown, both of Dyersburg; two sisters, Irene Brown of Dyersburg and Inez Ward of Maury City; a brother, Herman Brown of Ohio, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Brown, Julia Frances May
76yrs Jan 29 2003 Memphis, Tn. - 2 son: Tom & Jim Brown - 4 gr'ch: Staci Neal, Naomi, Sandy & Brook Ann Brown, 2 gr'gr'ch: Hannah & Olivia Neal - w/o Raymond Edward Brown - d/o Thomas & Florence Eleanor Curry May [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Brown, Margaret Tickle
89yrs April 9 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Judy Johnstone - son: John Brown - 2 sis: Vera Harness & Jeanette Wright - 4 gr'ch & 2 gr'gr'ch - w/o H. Aubrey Brown - d/o John Calvie & Lillie Jeanette Reed Tickle - 3 bro: Calvin, William & Paul Tickle [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Maureen Beckett
of DYERSBURG -89yrs, retired interior decorator, died Monday, July 05 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 10 a.m. today at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg with the Rev. Joe Naylor officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. She was a retired interior decorator, a member of the Dyersburg Senior Citizens and member of Southside Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown, the widow of Sylvester Brown, leaves a daughter, Debbie Kalmes of Dyersburg; a brother, Harold Beckett of Orlando, Fla., five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded by, her husband; a son, Robert Brown; four brothers and three sisters. The family requests that any memorials be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Brown, Q. Z.
Age ? Oct 13 2001 Dyersburg, Tn., US Army WW II – h/o Ivory – son: Johnny Brown – 5 sis: Irene Brown, Willie B Brown, Inez Brown, Jessie M Brown & Daisy Green – bro: Herman Brown [Pierce Cemetery (African American)]
Brown, Shelia Ann
of DYERSBURG - 35yrs, homemaker, died Wednesday, Nov 12 2003 at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Brown, the wife of Richard Brown,of Dyersburg, Tn., also leaves a daughter, Samantha Brown, of Dyersburg, Tn.; a son, Brent Brown of Dyersburg, Tn; her mother, Joyce Chronister of Dyersburg, Tn., and her father, Fred Tilley,of Dyersburg; a sister, Deborah Climer of Wildersville; a brother, Fred 'Bo' Tilley, and two stepsisters, Deborah McClan and Evelyn Sipes, all of Dyersburg, and a stepbrother, George Fuigitt of Illinois/Dyersburg, Tn [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Browning, Louise Claiborne
93yrs, Aug 2 2000. Ridgely, 7 Bro: Jack B, Tom, Fred, Charles, Hamilton, Don, & James Claiborne w/o Ward E Browning Sis: Elizabeth Garland [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Byran, Gladys Elease
85yrs Dec 27 2000 Dyersburg – w/o Paul Franklin Bryan – 3 dau: Cherry Robertson, Sandy Morris & Patsy Bates – 2 son: Jerry Lanier & Eddie Bryan – sis: Katherine Carroll - bro: Paul Lanier [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Bryant, Billy E.
70yrs Apr 16 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 3 dau: Robbie Cardoza, Melinda Hogg & Cathy Ray - 3 sons: Billy W, Donnie & Timothy Bryant - sis: Jodie Grober - 15 gr'ch & 9 gr'gr'ch: - s/o Amous Jackson & Annie Belle Bryant - 2 bro: Jimmy Mack & Lloyd Bryant [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Bryant, Hamilton M.
83yrs, of Dyersburg, retired paymaster for Dyersburg Fabrics, died Tuesday Sept 9 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. today at East Dyersburg Methodist Church, where he was a Sunday School teacher, treasurer, administrative board member and former choir director, with burial in Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home has charge. He was a member of the Gideons. Mr. Bryant, the husband of Louise Harber Bryant, also leaves a daughter, Leila Boyd of Dyersburg; a son, Hamilton M. Bryant II of Plano, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The family requests that memorials be sent to the Gideons. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bryant, Robbie Sue
84yrs Jan 30 2002 Ripley, Tn. - dau: Judy Henley - 3 son: Jerry & Mike, Donnie Bryant - 2sis: Mary Peckenpaugh & Nan "Dutch" Vacca - 4 gr'ch: Keith, Tony, Kenneth & Dennis Bryant & 8 gr'gr'ch: - w/o George Bryant [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Buchanan, Donna Monnell
57, homemaker and former accountant, died Sunday Aug 10 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Dyersburg Funeral Home with burial in Fairview Cemetery. She was a member of East Dyersburg United Methodist Church. Mrs. Buchanan, the wife of Sammy Buchanan, also leaves a son, Mike Buchanan of Maury City; a sister, Opal Diane Richards of Dyersburg; 2 brother, Kenneth of Jackson & Glynn Brasfield and a grandchild Rachel Nicole Buckanan - d/o Durwood & Marietta Brasfield [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bullington, Sue Reasons
------ Jan 16 2001 Memphis, Tn . – w/o Dave Richard Bullington – Dau: Nancy Turnbo – son: Paul Bullington -- 2 bro:Douglas & Sammy Reasons –d/o John & Maude Ella Alford Reasons – 2 sis: Ebbalee Autry & Elzie Reasons [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bullion, Henrietta
91yrs June 15 2003 Union City , Tn. - 2 sis: Georgia Lee Bell & Mary Larence Castleman - 2 bro: George Anderson Bullion & Ernest Robert Bullion - 3 nieces: Glenda Davis, Mable Larson & Helen Sieglel - 2 nephews: Lloyd Dee Bullion & Albert Lee "Marvin" Bell [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bunnell, Vesta
of Dyersburg -- 87yrs, homemaker, died Tuesday, Nov 9 2004 at her home. Services will be at 11 a.m. Friday at J.W. Curry and Son Funeral Home with burial in Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery. Mrs. Bunnell, the widow of Morgan C. Bunnell, leaves a son, Johnny Bunnell of Wyoming; four sisters, Evelyn Ellis of Dyersburg, Louise Richardson of Ravena, Ky., Wilma Wallace of St. Louis and Dorothy Robertson of Hebron, Ind., and three brothers, Charlie Weeks of Gary, Ind., Bobby Weeks of Arizona and Dewey Weeks of Dyersburg. She was preceded by her husband; her parents, William King Weeks and Hannah Barnes Weeks; a sister, Rita Horner; four brothers, Bonnie, Sam, Ruben and John Weeks. [Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery]


Burk, Brenda Fay
57yrs Oct 4 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - 2 son: Chucky & David Phillips Burk - 2 sis: Nellie Mae Lewis & Joy Winters - bro: Buddy Sanderson - 3 gr'ch: Caroline Phillips Burk, Jon & Joshua Holden - a gr'gr'ch - Preceded by husband, Charles "Buzzy" Burk - parents: Murrow and Jettie Sanderson [Cemetery Unknown]


Burke, Hassie L.
92yrs June 4 2003 DeSoto, Mo. - w/o John J. "Jack" Burke - dau: Peggy Wright - son: William M Stafford - 6 gr'ch & 7 gr'gr'ch [Sorrell's Chapel Cemtery]


Burkeen, Bradley Wayne
22yrs Dec 31 2001 Memphis, Tn. - h/o Melissa - dau: Star Nicole Burkeen - st'sis: Sarah Marie Permenter - st'son: Markie William Permenter - s/o James & Pamela Stacks - 3 sis: Angel & Lori Robertson & Nicole Brumley - 2 Bro: Matthew & Brain Robertson [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Burkeen, Geneva Lanier
89yrs Nov 9 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o James E. "Hunty" Burkeen - 2 son: Bobby & Jimmy Burkeen - sis: Charlotte English - 4 gr'ch & 6 gr'gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Burnett, Gene Sr.
71yrs Mar 23 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - US Navy Korea - h/o Joan Hartsfield - Son: Alvin Eugene Burnett, Jr. - sis: Lillie Turpin - bro: Wymon Burnett -Gr'ch: Holly Burnett - gr'gr'ch: Angel Nickols [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Burns, Betty W. Gammons
64yrs died Saturday Nov 15 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center - w/o Gene Burns - 4 sons: Richie Gammons & wife, Connie, Mike Gammons & wife Tabitha, Bobby Gammons & wife, Olivia & Jody Gammons - sis: Maudie Bell - half-sis: Joan Speer - bro: Roy Walker - half-bro: Jerry Bell - 10 gr'ch & 2 gr'gr'ch - preceded by parents, Otis Walker & Aline Walker Bell - st'father: Buck Bell - gr'son: Corey Gammons [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Burns, Delbert
76yrs Jan 22 2003 Waynesboro, Tn. - 2 dau: Susan & Sharron Burns - 3 son: Terry, Butch & Randy Burns - sis: Martha Lee - 9 gr'ch & 4 gr'gr'ch - 3 bro: Pete Burns, Paul Barker & Wesley Willard [McCulloughs Chapel Cemetery]


Burns, Patricia Ann
59yrs, Aug 24 2000 w/o Paul - 1 Dau: Mia Merritt Turner 2 Sons: Curtis Merritt & Phillip Lohner d/o Warren Niehaus 2 Sis: Lora Alm & Vickie Ketchum Gr' M.: Lela Niehaus [Dyer Co. Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Burns, Taft
90yrs May 27 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - h/o Callie - 2 son: Danny & Dennis Burns - 3 gr'ch: Benjamin & Logan Burns [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Burns, Varina Wooley
83yrs April 19 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - 4 son: Gerald, Danny, Timmy & Bobby Wooley - bro: Jerry Tickle - 15 gr'ch & 15 gr'gr'ch - w/o Daniel Wooley & John Burns - dau: Fannie Smith [Hurricane Hill Cemetery]


Bush, Lucille "Lu"
64yrs Oct 13 2002 Memphis, Tn. - dau: Tammy L. Bush - 3 gr'ch: B.J. Kendall, Josh Haley & Joseph Agresta - a gr'gr'ch: Chase Allen Bailey [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Bush, May Lyverne
92yrs Jan 22 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o Hugh B. Bush - dau: Linda Eudaley - son: Hugh B.Bush, Jr. - 2 sis: Mary Lee Guth & Beth Cox - 5 gr'ch & 5 gr'gr'ch [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Butler, Danielle Nicole
infant July 28 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - d/o Elisha Butler - bro: Hunter Lee Butler - gr'parents: Danny & Edna Elaine Collins - gr'gr'parents: Carl & Delphia Smith [Memorial Gardens Cemetery]


Butler, David Carne
of Dyersburg -- 53yrs, retired self-employed air-conditioning installer, died Saturday, Dec 4 2004 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-Union City. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery. J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home has charge. He was a National Guard veteran and attended Hurricane Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mr. Butler, the husband of Lynn Butler, also leaves a daughter, Audrey Butler Carter, and a son, Kevin Butler, both of Dyersburg; his mother, Ilene Turner of Alamo; his father, David Butler of Dyersburg; six sisters, Sandi Greer of Dyersburg, Desi Stubblefield of Dennison, Texas, Lisa Christman of Wichita Falls, Texas, Diane Martin of Alamo, Jodi Bailey of Trimble and Debbie Reasons of Newbern; six brothers, Gary Butler and Raymond Butler, both of Chicago, Tim Butler and Mark Butler, both of Dyersburg, Bobby Hawkins of Little Rock and Larry Hawkins of Alamo, and six grandchildren; a niece, Kristie Pierce of Dyersburg; two nephews, Coy Pirece and Zack Walton both of Dyersburg. He was preceded by a sister, Rose O'Donnell; two brothers, Phillip and Paul Butler. The family requests that any memorials be sent to a charity of the donor's choice. [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Butler, Delia Irene
98yrs Feb 5 2003 Paradise Valley, Ariz. -4 dau: Mary Sue Forsythe, Ruthie Ramer Butler, Nancy Jo Ethridge-Davenport & Hazel Virginia Holt - son: Murray Cason Butler - 13 gr'ch & ? gr'gr'ch - w/o Elzie Jacob Butler- d/o William Cason & Shrilda Johnson Hollaway - 4 sis: Virgie Maness, Pearl & Ophelia Johnson, Julie Bright [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Butler, Mattcie E
93yrs Feb 5 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - dau: Lou Willis and Husband Austin - 3 Sis: Ellen McManus, Lizzie Davis & Olis Alsup -3 bro: Sam, James & Earl Evans - 2 gr"ch: Ricky Willis and wife Janit & Mark Willis and wife Beth - gr'gr'ch: Gatlin Willis - w/o Louie T Butler - son: W C Butler - d/o Charlie & Mary Frances Mercer Evans [Fairview Cemetery, Newbern]


Butler, Oleda Bea
86yrs Jan 30 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o Leonard David Butler - dau: Mayfair Bailey - 4 son: Henry Butler & wife Jenell, Tom Butler & wife Denise, Paul Butler & wife Paula & Dan Butler & wife Pam - 2 sis: Bonnie May McGuire & Audy Bell Gauldin - 11 gr'ch - 17 gr'gr'ch - 3 gr'gr'gr'ch - bro: Henry Connie Tipton [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Butler, Randy Max
55yrs Nov 20 2002 Dyersburg, Tn. - 3 sis: Barbara Fisher, Jean Hutchison & Joyce Permenter - 3 bro: Don, Wallace & Terry Butler - s/o James Monroe & Hettie Lorene Barker Butler [Zion Cemetery, Obion Co.]


Butler, Stella
92yrs June 19 2003 Dyersburg, Tn. - niece: Bonnie Rogers - 4 nephews: John, Bennie , Billy & Jimmy Hutching - w/o Roland Butler [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]


Byars, Betty
of DYERSBURG - 65yrs, retired waitress, died Tuesday, Feb 10 2004 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Meacham Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Newbern has charge. She was a Baptist. She leaves two sisters, Edna Faye Qualls of Newbern and Sue Walker of Dyersburg; three brothers, Homer Russell Byars of Halls, James Byars of Indiana and Leba Leroy Byars Jr. of Dyersburg, and a cousin who helped care for her, Jean Patterson of Dyersburg. [Meacham Cemetery]


Byars, Elizabeth
75yrs Jun 2 2001 Dyersburg, Tn. - w/o Leland Byars - sis: Lily Mae Holder -- Bro: James Clay Adams [Memorial Park Cemetery]


Byars, Sylvia Lee
49yrs Aug 21 2002 Marion, Ill. - w/o Robert Byars - dau: Murriel LaShunda Lee - 2 son: Joseph D'Angelo Lee & Murrial Lamar Lee - d/o Mary E Lee - 5 sis: Georgia Ella, Mary Dale & Charlene Lee, Pastor Dorothy A Bordon & Linda Lee Avery - 4 bro: Billy Joe, Sr., John Raymond, Pastor Bobby L & Larry Lee - 7 gr'ch [Monroe Community Center Cemetery]


Byrd, Mary Fay
61yrs Sept 24 2002 Arlington, Tn. - w/o John Byrd, Jr. - 2 son: Carter Rance Sr. & Randall Keith Byrd - d/o Earl & BerineseCarter - 3 sis: Mildred Braddy, Jane Snyder & Cindy Oliver - 2 bro: Charles & Eddie Carter - 3 gr'ch: Rance & Jacob Byrd & Shannon Hunt - a gr'gr'ch: Savanah Hunt [Fairview Cemetery, Dyersburg]



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