Obituaries
Obituaries for the Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area
Dr. James H. Smith
Oct 20, 2015
Dr. James H. Smith, 76, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Methodist Lebonheur Germantown. Born April 7, 1939 to the late Raleigh Nevin and Louise Heacker Smith in Oliver Springs, TN. He attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville and graduated from UT College of Medicine in 1964. Dr. Smith was a retired Internal Medicine Physician and was...
Wilma Sue James
Oct 14, 2015
Wilma Sue James, 88, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at her residence. Born February 16, 1927 in Dyer County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Flossie Hubbard Anderson. She was retired from Colonial Rubber. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Fairview Cemetery conducted by Reverend Annetta Camp. Curry...
Shelby Waynette Leonard
Oct 10, 2015
Waynette Leonard, 65, of Dyersburg, died Friday, October 10, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born November 29, 1949 in Dyer County,TN, she was the daughter of the late Earl R. and Nadine Corder Miller. She was a retired nurse at Oakwood Manor for 41 years and a member of Middle City Church of Jesus Christ. Waynette was a volunteer...
Dolphus Reasons, Jr.
Oct 8, 2015
Dolphus Reasons, Jr., affectionately known as Da by his grandchildren, Tessa Rosenberg Kotch and Kyle Rosenberg, passed away in Germantown, TN on October 8, 2015. Dolphus, a former resident of Dyersburg, TN, moved to Germantown 8 years ago to live with his daughter, Vicki Reasons Rosenberg and her husband, Louis. Dolphus was married for over 50 year to his loving...
Debra Doedtman
Sep 28, 2015
Debra Doedtman, 56, of Dyersburg died Monday, September 28, 2015 at Baptist Hospital East, Memphis. Born August 14, 1959 to Norma Jean Moody and the late Eulis Moody, she was a member of the McCullough's Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing and embroidery. The loves of her life were her family and her grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 6:30...
Robert "Cotton" Worley
Sep 28, 2015
Robert "Cotton" Worley, 77, of Dyersburg, passed away Monday, September 28, 2015 at Methodist LeBonheur Germantown Hospital. Born April 27, 1938, to the late Wayne Worley and Louise Worley Lowery, his most precious time was spent as a devoted husband of 56 years, father and grandfather. He was the owner of Worley's Radiator and Auto Repair, and was an active...
Danny Riggins
Sep 27, 2015
Danny Riggins, 63, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Born June 9, 1952 to the late James Harold Riggins and Marie Hendren, he was a retired truck driver. Graveside services will be at 9:00 a.m. Monday, October 5, 2015 in the City Cemetery in Dyersburg, conducted by Brother Calvin Smith. Curry Funeral Home...
Shirley Jordan Stephens
Sep 27, 2015
Shirley Jordan Stephens, 80, of Martin, formerly of Hornbeak, died Sunday, September 27, 2015 at her home in Martin. Born April 3, 1935 to the late Dolphus and Dona Cook Jordan, she was a member of Hornbeak Baptist Church. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 30, 2015 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by...
Johnnie Sue Wheeler
Sep 21, 2015
Johnnie Sue Wheeler, 78, of Central, TN, died Monday, September 21, 2015 at her residence. She was born September 14, 1937 to the late John D. Childress and Opal Echols Childress. She was a member of the Springhill Baptist Church of Gibson County. She was a nurse for 40 years at Parkview Hospital, later Methodist Hospital, Dyersburg, TN. Funeral services...
Laverne Moody
Sep 18, 2015
Laverne Moody, 93, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born June 7, 1922 to the late Captain James and Minnie Taylor, she was the former Administrator of the Dyer County Election Commission. She was a member of Finley United Methodist Church. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 22, 2015...
Opal Maxine McDougle
Sep 15, 2015
Opal Maxine McDougle, 93, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. Born September 3, 1922 to the late William Isaac and Johnnie Mae Hall Thomas, she was a retired office manager. She was a lifelong member of Garden Oaks Church of Christ in Houston, TX. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Patsy Rae Talbert and husband...
Carolyn Barrett Coder
Sep 15, 2015
Carolyn Barrett Coder, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at her residence. Born April 12, 1947 to the late Everett and Dorothy Moody Barrett, she was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Street Church of God. Funeral services for Mrs. Coder will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 19, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home...
Velma Marie Lizenbee Jones Allen
Sep 14, 2015
Velma Marie Lizenbee Jones Allen, 90, of Dyersburg, died Monday, September 14, 2015 at her daughter's home in Millersville, MO. She was born in Parma, MO on April 21, 1925 to the late Fred Lizenbee and Ella Hoss Lizenbee. Velma was a very loving lady who had a contagious smile that showed she loved people and life. She worked in...
Lonnie Batton
Sep 12, 2015
Lonnie G. Batton, 89, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, September 12, 2015 at Maplewood Health Care Center in Jackson, TN. Born March 20, 1926 to the late Andrew Jackson and Nora Bell Bratton, he was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his daughter, Judy Burt of San Pedro, CA; his son, Lonnie Bell of Fruitport, MI and his niece, Freddie...
Jimmie Dale Wilson
Sep 5, 2015
Jimmie Dale Wilson, 68, of Newbern, died Saturday, September 5, 2015, at his residence. He was disabled and a former employee of Dement Construction. He enjoyed off-roads parks and fixing things. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Cathy Wilson; 1 daughter, Lois E. Wilson of Newbern; 1 son, Jimmie D. Wilson of Finley; 3 sisters, Shirley Kirby...
Danal L. Hotaling
Sep 5, 2015
Danal L. Hotaling, 101, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 at his residence in Inverness, FL. Mr. Hotaling was born in Oneonta, NY on August 28, 1914 to the late Lynn G. and Maude (Smith) Hotaling. Co-founder of Colonial Rubber Works, Inc. of Dyersburg, TN in 1954, he was a natural leader who offered a family atmosphere to his employees,...
Katie Johnson
Sep 1, 2015
Katie Johnson, 49, of Newbern, died Tuesday, September 1, 2015 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Funeral services for Mrs. Johnson will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, September 4, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Dr. D. B. Haynes. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg. Curry Funeral...
Samuel Tate Viar, Jr.
Aug 29, 2015
Sam T. Viar, Jr., 52, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 29, 2015 at his residence. He was born June 5, 1963 to Sam and Pat Viar. He was a teacher/trainer at the Bridges Program and mentored the mentally ill and victims of domestic violence. As a high school student in Georgia, Sam was named a Governor's Honors recipient for fluency...
John Thomas Slattery;
Aug 26, 2015
John Thomas Slattery, 68, of Tiptonville, TN died August 26, 2015 at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Slattery are incomplete at this time.
Carole Ozment Whitnel
Aug 25, 2015
Carole Ozment Whitnel, 61, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her residence. Born January 24, 1954 to the late William F. and Marilynn Lanier Ozment, she was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church. Carole was the former bookkeeper with Tennessee Tractor, Ag Center and Ozment Implement. Graveside services for Mrs. Whitnel will be at...
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