Obituaries
Obituaries for the Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area
Dr. William Slaton Evans, II
Nov 15, 2020
Dr. William Slaton Evans II (91), of Lexington, TN, died on Sunday, November 15, 2020. He was born in Malesus, TN, on January 4, 1929, the eldest of four children of Dr. William Slaton Evans and Helen Mann Evans, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Jimmy Mann Evans and Dr. John Wesley...
Mary Gwen Naifeh
Nov 12, 2020
Mary Gwen Roney Naifeh, 85, of Dyersburg, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Harborview of Dyersburg. She was born on October 24, 1935, in Samburg, TN to the late James Ruth Lee (mother). Mary Gwen was a homemaker.
She is survived by her children, Dr. James Naifeh, Jr. (Amaryllis), Christopher Naifeh, both of Dyersburg, Timothy Naifeh of Tiptonville; eight...
Sarah Margaret Bullington
Nov 12, 2020
Sarah Margaret Bullington, 89, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, November 12, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg. Born October 20, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Riley Vincent and Ira Mae French. She was a retired Nurses aid at Methodist Hospitial of Dyersburg and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15, 2020...
Barry Wayne Ogden
Nov 11, 2020
Barry Wayne Ogden, 61, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his residence. He was a self-employed carpenter.
He is survived by his son, Chris Ogden (Kasey) of Newbern, three grandchildren, Karlee Bills Ogden, Kamryn Bills Ogden, Axel Ogden and his cousin John Ogden of Dyersburg.
He was preceded in death by his aunt Beulah Taylor.
Cremation services are...
Farrell Dwight Sellers
Nov 11, 2020
Farrell Dwight Sellers, Sr., of Ridgely, Tennessee, came into the world on November 20, 1948. He was the seventh born child of James Andrew and Lena Mae (Stout) Sellers. He is preceded in death by his parents, six brothers and sisters - Dorothy, Gertrude, David, Glen, Gene and Baby James Daniel - and many other friends and loved ones.
On November 11,...
Lechia and Chris Holbrook
Nov 10, 2020
After 28 years of marriage, Lechia Moody Holbrook, 73, and Chris Holbrook, 78, of Dyersburg, passed away within one week of each other. Chris died Tuesday, November 3, 2020 and Lechia died Tuesday, November 10, 2020, both at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. The family finds comfort in knowing that Chris was there to hold the gate to welcome Lechia...
Judy May Ramm
Nov 9, 2020
Judy M. Ramm, 69, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 9, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born February 28, 1951, she is the daughter of the late William Guy and Nina Mae Epperson Morgan. She was a retired floral designer.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2020 at Tabernacle of Praise in Halls with interment...
Emil "Sonny" Daniel Benedetto, Jr.
Oct 31, 2020
Emil “Sonny” Daniel Benedetto Jr., 80, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital surrounded by family. Born June 16, 1940, he is the son of the late Mary Bellace and Emil Daniel Benedetto, Sr. He was a retired Electrician and Master Carpenter that formally worked for Industrial Controls & Electrical LLC in Dyersburg TN.
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Jennie Mae Fitzgerald
Oct 31, 2020
Jennie M. Fitzgerald, 82, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 31, 2020 at AHC Union City. Born January 30, 1938, she is the daughter of the late William Watson and Celeste Fox Cook. She was a former hostess at Dyersburg Welcome Center.
Services will be private.
She is survived by her three daughters, Cindy Fulcher (Hobert), Lisa Newhouse, Marranda...
Glenita Bruce
Oct 29, 2020
Glenita Bruce, 85, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Regional One Health Center in Memphis. Born October 4, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Glenn and Vera Mason Hill. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Carl Bruce; two daughters, Joy Troutt (Rick) of Pueblo, CO, Kim Curran of New Mexico; five grandchildren...
Billy Joe Reasons
Oct 25, 2020
Billy Joe Reasons, 86, of Dyersburg died Sunday, October 25, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg. Born August 15, 1934 to the late Ike and Lottie Reasons, he was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics.
He is survived by his wife of 57 years Patsy Reasons; two daughters Gina Reasons and Pattie Reasons; one son Joey Reasons (Brittany); one sister Sue Jamison; six grandchildren,...
Mike Davis
Oct 16, 2020
Michael Ray Davis, 72, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital after a short illness. Born February 8, 1948 in Malvern, Arkansas, he is the son of the late Howard Davis and Bonnie Davis. As a young man, Mike proudly served his country in the United States Army. He retired from Noranda Aluminum and...
Eloise Bishop
Oct 14, 2020
Marie Eloise Hall Bishop, 74, Memphis, TN and formerly of Greenville, MS, died at St. Francis Hospital Wednesday, October 14, 2020. Eloise was born in Greenville, MS, December 22, 1945 to the late Lee Roy Hall Jr. and the late Edwina Floyd Hall. She loved spending the summers with her grandmother in Tallulah, LA at the boarding house she owned....
Mary Lynn Freeman
Oct 11, 2020
Mary Lynn Freeman, 92, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence. Born March 3, 1928, she is the daughter of the late Alphonso and Marjorie Anderson Powell. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Mary Lynn was an active member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Dyersburg City Beautiful committee and the Garden Club.
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Melinda Parker
Oct 8, 2020
Melinda Kay Parker, 57, died Thursday, October 8, 2020 at her residence. Cremation services will be under the direction of Curry Funeral Home.
Dr. George L. Yarbro, Jr.
Oct 3, 2020
Dr. George Lawson Yarbro, Jr., a retired physician and plastic surgeon, died Saturday at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg following a short illness. He was 73.
He was born September 1, 1947, at Baird- Brewer Hospital in Dyersburg, the second child and only son of George Lawson Yarbro, Sr. and Frances Hansbrough Yarbro. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic...
Heidi Marie Childress Burnham
Oct 3, 2020
Heidi Marie Childress Burnham, 40, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, October 3, 2020 ather residence. Born April 4, 1980, she is the daughter of Sandra Cooley and the lateLarry Childress. She was a beloved wife, mother and homemaker. She loved her sonsand family, country dancing, traveling, fishing and anything at all to do with water. Heidiwas a 1998 graduate of Dyersburg...
Doris M. Moore
Sep 24, 2020
Doris M. Moore, 87, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 24, 2020 at Harborview Dyersburg. Born June 11, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Jim and Mattie Lee. She was a homemaker.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery.
She is survived by her three daughters, Sheila King, Debbie...
David Weaver
Sep 19, 2020
David Weaver, 80, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, September 19, 2020 at AHC Dyersburg. Born May 13, 1940, he is the son of the late R.B. “Thomas” and Wilma Weaver. He was retired from Burks Beverage and a member of The Church of Jesus Christ. David was an avid fisherman.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Monday, September 21, 2020...
James "Dooner" Wilson
Sep 13, 2020
James “Dooner” Wilson, 69, of Finley, died Sunday, September 13, 2020 at his residence. Born April 10, 1951, he is the son of the late James “Dick” and Geraldine Wilson. He was retired from Colonial Rubber and Bekaert Steel. Dooner was a member of Finley Baptist Church.
Celebration of Life services will be at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 16,...
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