Obituaries
Obituaries for the Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area
Irene M. Leighton
Feb 21, 2020
Irene M. Leighton, 92, of Dyersburg, formerly of Orland Park, IL died Friday, February 21, 2020 at her daughter’s residence. Born August 11, 1927 in Chicago, IL, she is the daughter of the late Gerald and Mary Kopacek. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Leighton was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church in Dyersburg and St. Michaels Catholic Church in...
Carlton Boyd
Feb 18, 2020
Carlton Boyd, 69, of Obion County, formerly of Lake County, died Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was employed as a bulldozer operator and garbage truck driver. He was born in Middle Tennessee.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2020 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend...
Patsy Ruth Cowles
Feb 17, 2020
Patsy Ruth Cowles, 75, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 17, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg Hospital. Born August 24, 1944, she was retired from the Social Security Administration as a supervisor.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael Scott Cowles (Vickie Viar), Mark Stephen Cowles, both of Dyersburg and one grandson, Michael Anthony Cowles of Spring...
William "Bill" Weichlein
Feb 10, 2020
William “Bill” Weichlein, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 10, 2020 at Harborview Health Systems of Dyersburg. Born November 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Bertha C. Heim Weichlein. Bill married Shirley Weichlein in 1954 during the Korean War in Cambridge, England while he was serving in the United States Air Force. They originally...
Janet L. Wisneski
Feb 6, 2020
Janet L. Wisneski, 76, of Moscow, formerly of Ridgely, died Thursday, February 6, 2020 at her residence. Born October 19, 1943, she is the daughter of the late Cecil and Julia Azbell. She was raised in the Pentecostal faith and a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 10, 2020 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral...
Kenney Agee
Feb 4, 2020
Kenney Agee, 73, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday morning, February 4, 2020, at his residence. Born July 1, 1946, he was the son of the late Orlan Lionel (“Boots”) and Margaret Sawyer Agee. He was retired from a long career as an automobile sales manager and salesman. He was a precious soul loved by many, and he will be missed. Any...
Elsie Mae Turner
Feb 3, 2020
Elsie M. Turner, 95, of Ridgely, died Monday, February 3, 2020 at Signature Health Care in Ridgely. Born January 27, 1925, she is the daughter of the late Andrew Blufford and Dolly Mae Curtis Jones. She was retired. Mrs. Turner attended Willingham Memorial Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 6, 2020 at Willingham Memorial Baptist...
Steven Dwayne Hollis
Feb 2, 2020
Steven D. Hollis, 49, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, February 2, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg Hospital. Born June 8, 1970, he is the son of Joyce Hollis and the late Marshall Dwayne Hollis. He was disabled.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
He is survived by his mother, Joyce Ann Hyde Hollis and his sister,...
Jackie Foster, Sr.
Jan 26, 2020
Jackie Foster, Sr., 76, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 26, 2020 at his residence. Born January 23, 1944, he is the son of the late James and Louise Boswell Foster.
Jackie was a follower of Jesus Christ who enjoyed spending time with his son, serving as coach when he played T-ball. He was a local musician who enjoyed playing and...
Russell Matthew Colvin
Jan 25, 2020
Russell Colvin, 61, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at his residence. Born August 31, 1958, he was the son of Edith Jane Springs Colvin the late James Russell Colvin, Sr. He was a former employee of Dyersburg Fabrics and Heckethorn Manufacturing Company.
Memorial services will be held by the family at 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at...
Becky Parker
Jan 19, 2020
Becky Parker, 67, of Ridgely, died Sunday, January 19, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born April 18, 1952, she is the daughter of the late Vaudry and Betty Goodman Johnson. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Chapel in Ridgely.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21. 2020 in the Ridgely Chapel of...
Helen Joan Canada
Jan 18, 2020
Helen Joan Canada, 76, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Dyersburg Manor. Born in Obion, TN on April 6. 1943, she is the daughter of the late Clarence and Laura Clarice Comer Gray. She was a homemaker and attended Springhill Baptist Church.
Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Tuesday, January 21, 2020 in the Chapel of Curry...
Bill Revell
Jan 13, 2020
Bill Revell, 90, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at Harborview Dyersburg. Born January 5, 1930, he is the son of the late John and Violet Harness Revell. He was an active member of Gideons International, holding offices at the state and local level. He is a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church, a member of Sellers...
Linda Manns Stoneburner
Jan 13, 2020
Linda Manns Stoneburner, 73, of Union City, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 13, 2020 at her son’s home in Katy, TX. Born in Ridgely, TN on March 29, 1946, she is the daughter of the later Arthur Lee and Emma Pauline Overall Manns. She was a retired CPA.
Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 22,...
Jackie Lyne Gooch
Jan 10, 2020
Jackie Lyne Gooch, 62, of Dyersburg, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born September 12, 1957, he was the son of the late Bobby Gooch and Betty Sue Moon Harris. He was disabled.
He is survived by his wife Carol Carpenter Gooch; his mother, Betty Harris (Dwight) of Dyersburg; two daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Gooch, Sally...
Monette Carlton
Jan 8, 2020
Monette Carlton, 84, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at her residence. Born November 15, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Bill and Ruth Opal Walker Connelly. She was a member of the Free Holiness Church. Monette was the former owner of Carlton’s Grocery.
Services for Mrs. Carlton were private.
She is survived by her sister, Janet...
Rickie Dale Pitts
Jan 6, 2020
Ricky Dale Pitts, 59, of Tiptonville, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born December 29, 1960, he was the late of the late Clovis “Toby” Pitts and Mary Lou Pitts. He was retired as Captain from Northwest Correction Facility. Ricky was former President of the Lake County Jaycees.
Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January...
Margaret Jo Tittle
Jan 6, 2020
Margaret Jo Tittle, 80, of Ridgely, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at her residence. Born September 10, 1939, she is the daughter of the late James Houston and Cora Elizabeth Bargery Chism. She was a member of Calvary Independent Baptist Church and a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 10, 2020 at Calvary Independent Baptist Church...
Phyllis A. Harrigill
Dec 29, 2019
Phyllis Smith Harrigill, 71, of Dyersburg, formerly of Jackson, died December 29, 2019 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville. Born January 12, 1948, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mary Smith. She was a retired clerk. Graveside funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at Ridgecrest Cemetery in Jackson. Visitation will be from 8:00...
Patricia Ann Pease
Dec 28, 2019
Patricia Ann Pease, 72, of Dyersburg, went to her heavenly home on December 28, 2019 after a valiant battle with a long illness. Born June 28, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George and Eileen Stricker. Her devotion to her family, friends and her firm belief in God supported her in her struggle and ultimately gave her peace....
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