Obituaries
Obituaries for the Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area
Don Dotson
Jul 13, 2020
Don Dotson, 75, of Dyersburg, died Monday, July 13, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born October 26, 1944, he is the son of the late James and Sally Head Dotson. He attended Volunteer Baptist Church. Don was owner of Natural Gas Piping.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry...
Charles Price "Charlie" Whitnel
Jul 12, 2020
Charles Price “Charlie” Whitnel, 61, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, July 12, 2020 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born August 21, 1958, he is the son of the late Jane Shipman and Robert C. Whitnel, III. Charlie was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. He was a man of many talents including farming and construction. Charlie was...
Robert D. Pruitt
Jul 9, 2020
Robert D. Pruitt, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 9, 2020, at West Tennessee Health Care Dyersburg. Born May 1, 1940, he was the son of the late John David and Willie B. Horner Pruitt. Mr. Pruitt worked at Dyersburg Fabrics for over 30 years and was an advocate for any child in need. He volunteered at The Children’s Home...
Joe Marshall Moody, M.D.
Jul 3, 2020
Joe Marshall Moody, M.D. went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2020. He passed away peacefully at home, in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, with his wife and daughter by his side. He was born at home in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee, on August 3, 1924, to Dr. Alexander Harris Moody and Mary “Madie” Madison Tipton...
Tracey Lynn Lemons
Jun 24, 2020
Tracey Lynn Lemons, 53, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born February 24, 1967, he is the son of the late Carolyn Barrett Coder and Albert Hayes Lemons. He was disabled.
He is survived by four daughters, Jessica Lemons Thompson of Dyersburg, Fallen Lemons of Nebraska, Shaina Lemons of Dyersburg, Amber Lemons of Dyersburg;...
Janet Buchanan
Jun 16, 2020
Janet Buchanan, 73, of Martin, died Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville. Born May 9, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Opal Walker Connelly. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 19, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Mac...
Heather Wilson Atkins
Jun 14, 2020
Heather Wilson Atkins, 49, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 14, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born December 11, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Eddie Wilson and Sandy Wilson.
Heather is survived by her two children, Hailey Atkins, Clifford “Trey” Atkins, III (Brooklyn), both of Dyersburg; four grandchildren, Kennedy Leanne Atkins, Clifford Kade Michael Atkins, Clayton Cooper...
Martha L. Crunk
Jun 12, 2020
Martha L. Crunk, 90, of Buchanan, MI, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away late on Friday, June 12, 2020 at home with her family by her side. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 6-8 pm on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at Swem Chapel, 301 W. Front St., Buchanan, MI. A graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m....
Hazel Free
Jun 9, 2020
Hazel Free, 100, of Finley died Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born November 18, 1919, she was the daughter of the late John and Esther Fluty. She was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company.
Mrs. Free is survived by three grandchildren, Kim Bennett (Rick) of Southhaven, MS; Merribeth Free Myers (Jason) of Dyersburg; Nicol Free Slone (Ben)...
Linda Sanderson
Jun 7, 2020
Linda Sue Turnbow Sanderson, 71, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 7, 2020 at Northeast Baptist Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Born November 1, 1948, she is the daughter of the late Arthur Felix and Mildred Louise Palmer Turnbow. She was a retired nurse, working at Parkview Hospital and Parkview Convalescent.
Funeral services will be at...
Roger Dale Stayton
May 28, 2020
Roger Dale Stayton, 62, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, May 28, 2020 at his residence. Born March 13, 1958, he is the son of Gwen Cochran and the late Mary Agness Peeples. Mr. Stayton is survived by his wife DeVona Parker Stayton and his dad, Michael Stayton; three sons, Zaccarriah Williams of Memphis, Austin Williams of Tiptonville, and Seth Marks of...
Marilyn Lou Hanks
May 27, 2020
Marilyn Hanks, 67, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at her residence. Born June 2, 1952 to the late Betty L. Autry and Howard Wedgewood, she was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church. Marilyn worked at Dyersburg Fabrics and worked in sales at Colemans Discount for many years. Marilyn’s infectious smile brought joy to all who knew her.
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Marolyn Onita Essary
May 26, 2020
Marolyn Essary, 75, of Finley, went to her eternal home on Tuesday, May 26, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born August 28, 1944, she is the daughter of the late Marvin and Mackie Roberson. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed painting and poetry. Her greatest joy was being a Mother and Nanny to her nine grandchildren.
Graveside funeral...
Linda Weaver
May 23, 2020
Linda Weaver, 80, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 23, 2020 at Harborview Dyersburg. Born December 9, 1939 to the late James Rufus and Willie Katherine McDaniel Weaver, she was a retired nurse.
She is survived by her two sisters, Venita Humphrey of Dyersburg, Mercedes Higgins of Obion and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Richard Kee
May 21, 2020
Who was Richard Kee? Well, if you asked 100 different people you would probably get 100 different stories, but none of them would be nearly as good as if he told you himself. He was a world class story teller. You would get answers like Welder, Sheriff Deputy, Feed and Seed Clerk, Swimming Pool Builder, Bronco Buster, Milk Man, Rodeo...
Wayne Alan Karlgaard
May 20, 2020
Wayne Karlgaard, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born April 13, 1930, he is the son of the late Annie Carlson and Sigurd Karlgaard. He was retired from Oldberg Manufacturing Company and was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. Wayne proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. Private...
Margie Maxine Bobo
May 14, 2020
Margie Maxine Bobo, 92, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 14, 2020 in Springville, TN. Funeral services for Mrs. Bobo are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home.
Les Eastwood
May 9, 2020
Les Eastwood, 60, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 9, 2020 at AHC Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born August 7,1959, he is the son of the late Lloyd Calvin and Barbara Jean Braden Eastwood. He was a former construction worker.
Due to the COVID-19 restrictions and the families concern for the health and safety of friends, services for Mr. Eastwood will be...
Kyle Sorrell
May 8, 2020
Jon Kyle Sorrell, 48, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 8, 2020. Born January 29, 1972, he is the son of Linda Tucker Burnett and the late Jimmy Leonard Sorrell. He was employed at TLC Landscaping and attended Rehoboth Methodist Church.
Celebration of Life services for Kyle Sorrell will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, May 31st at Rehoboth Methodist Church.
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Farron Wayne Kee
May 6, 2020
Farron W. Kee, 64, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 7, 2020 at his residence. Born October 19, 1955, he is the son of the late Lloyd Vernon and Gladys Lionell Powell Kee. He was disabled and a former automotive mechanic.
Graveside funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2020 officiated by Reverend Paul Adams at New Haven...
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