Obituaries
Obituaries for the Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area
Andrea (Missy) Dawn Dudley Alexander
Oct 1, 2019
Andrea (Missy) Dawn Dudley Alexander, 45, of Lenox, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Born September 19, 1974, she is the daughter of Anita Lanelle Dudley GoForth and the late Ernest Riley. She was retired from World Color Printing in Dyersburg.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 pm Friday October 4, 2019 in...
Andrea Elizabeth Gilliland
Sep 30, 2019
Andrea Elizabeth Gilliland of Dyersburg, died September 30, 2019. Born September 23, 1979, she was employed by Lauderdale County Schools as an ELA teacher and was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. Andrea was a graduate of Lambuth University where she obtained her BA in Communications and a member of Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority. She had a gift...
Joe Aldeon White
Sep 25, 2019
Joe Aldeon White, 75, of Dyersburg, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at 2:30 PM at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital from complications of heart failure.
Joe was born February 4th, 1944, to the late Melvin Monroe White and late Beatrice Hudson, in a house on stilts in the bottomlands of Finley Tennessee (outside Dyersburg). The youngest of 4 children,...
Melinda Banks
Sep 24, 2019
Melinda Banks, 79, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg. Born December 20, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas Virgil Banks and Stella Jane Hulen Porter. Melinda was a member of Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was an avid pet lover and was retired in the field of pet breeder...
Dave Damon
Sep 22, 2019
Dave Damon, 68, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 22, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg. Born January 8, 1951, he is the son of the late Bill and Betty Damon of Marysville, CA. He was a retired computer draftsman/CAD operator and attended Dyersburg First Baptist Church. Mr. Damon proudly served his country as a U.S. Navy Seabee during the...
Eva Leggett Harris
Sep 20, 2019
Eva Leggett Harris, 65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 20, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born July 20, 1954, she is the daughter of the late Reverend Thomas and Juanita Davison. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Assembly of God in Kennett, MO.
Graveside funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 27, 2019...
Eli Cantu, Jr.
Sep 16, 2019
Eli Cantu, Jr. 54, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born July 7, 1965, he is the son of Ofelia Cantu and the late Eli Cantu, Sr. He was a correctional officer at the Dyer County Sheriff’s Department. Eli was known as the “big man with the big smile” and was loved by everyone whose...
Edward Thomas Andresen, Jr.
Sep 15, 2019
Edward Thomas Andresen, Jr., 66, of Newbern, died Saturday, September 14, 2019 at Methodist South in Whitehaven. Born December 18, 1952, he was the son of the late Edward Thomas, Sr. and Beverly Diklich Andresen. He was retired.
He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Dorcas Andresen; five daughters, Erica Andresen, Hope Abbott, both of Dyersburg, Elizabeth Smith...
Anna L. Brown
Sep 8, 2019
Anna L. Brown, 87, of Dyersburg, fell into the arms of her sweet Jesus Sunday, September 8, 2019 at AHC Dyersburg. Born September 2, 1932, she was the daughter of Clyde and Ruby Hutson. She attended First Christian Church and enjoyed retirement with all her friends at Wesley Apartments in Dyersburg.
She is survived by two daughters, Athena Reed (Steve),...
Carey Lynn Taylor Reed
Sep 6, 2019
Carey Lynn Taylor Reed, 42, of Caruthersville, MO, formerly of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. Born March 7, 1977, she is the daughter of Barbara Inman and the late Robert Inman. She was a homemaker.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 12, 2019 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry...
Elzetta Doyle Bragg Sparks
Sep 6, 2019
Elzetta Doyle Bragg Sparks, 91, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 6, 2019 at AHC Dyersburg. Born March 27, 1928, she was the daughter of Luther Bell and Iva Dee Sherrod Doyle. She was a homemaker and a member of First United Pentecostal Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Sue Thompson (David); three sons, Luther Floyd Bragg of Dyersburg,...
Johnny Lynn Ratliff
Sep 1, 2019
Johnny Ratliff, 65, died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born July 7, 1954, he was the son of the late Robert Neal and Edna Earl Spradley Ratliff. He was the former Quality Auditor at Nordyne.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Curry Funeral Home with Brother Jerrell Dawson officiating. ...
Thomas George Hamer
Aug 28, 2019
Thomas George Hamer, 74, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, August 28, 2019 at his residence. Born November 7, 1944, he was the son of the late William Spencer and Nancy Belle Hamer. He was a farmer and attended First Presbyterian Church.
Funeral services will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, August 31, 2019 at First Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend William S....
David E. Allen
Aug 23, 2019
David E. Allen, 85, of Dyersburg, died Friday, August 23, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born August 25, 1933, he was the son of the late Carl and Gladys Gladhill Allen. He was a member of First United Methodist Church and attended Three Oaks Baptist Church. He was retired after 33 years with South Central Bell. He was...
Bonnie F. McDaniel
Aug 19, 2019
Bonnie F. McDaniel, 79, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 19, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Born June 16, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Jewel William and Hyacinth Levendia Collier Farrar. She was retired from General Appliance and Furniture Company as a salesman for 29 years. Bonnie attended First Baptist Church. She and her special group...
Svetlana "Lana" Hunneyman Haight
Aug 15, 2019
Svetlana (“Lana”) Hunneyman Haight, 27, of Union City, formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 15, 2019 at her residence. Born May 22, 1992, in Kaluga, Russia, she is the daughter of Scott Kerr Haight and Rhea Louise Clift. She was a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, Dyersburg. Lana was a graduate of Dyersburg High School. She pursued several career...
Vera Tickle Harness
Aug 6, 2019
Vera Tickle Harness, 103, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living. Born December 17, 1915, she was the daughter of the late John and Lily Reed Tickle. She was retired from Dyersburg Cotton Products after 36 years of sewing. Mrs. Harness was a member of Dyersburg First United Methodist Church. With her love of playing...
Hershel Simpson
Jul 31, 2019
Hershel Simpson, 81, of Dyersburg, died July 31, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg Hospital. Born March 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Bud and Rebbie Hill Simpson. He was a retired sheet metal worker.
He is survived by three daughters, Martha Nelson of Dyersburg, Joanne Henry of Dresden , Kay Dean (Norman) of Dresden; four...
Joan Harris Crumpler
Jul 25, 2019
Joan Harris Crumpler, 77, of Tiptonville, TN, formerly of Dyersburg died July 25, 2019 at Wesley Homes of Tiptonville. She was preceded in death by her husband Barry Crumpler and her parents James Davis Harris and Carrie Williamson Harris.
Joan became well-known as an efficient secretary having served in several Dyersburg businesses.
A graveside committal service will he held at...
Lois Baker Boatright
Jul 24, 2019
Lois Baker Boatright, 93, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 24, 2019 in Martin. Born July 2, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Hammie Clay and Verner Ellis Baker. She was a member of Parr Avenue Church of Christ and an avid bridge and canasta card player. Mrs. Boatright was retired from General Appliance and Furniture Company as the...
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