Obituaries

Obituaries for the  Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area

Thomas Ross Yarbro

Thomas Ross Yarbro

Jun 24, 2015

Thomas Ross Yarbro, known to many as Gumbo or Papa Tom, age 83, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. He was born July 1, 1931 to the late Ross Yarbro and Mae Yarbro in Menglewood, TN. He was a farmer, member of First United Methodist Church and an Air Force Veteran. Funeral services for...

James E. "Pnoler" Parker

James E. "Pnoler" Parker

Jun 20, 2015

James E. "Pnoler" Parker, 58, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was a patient technician at JACOA in Jackson. Memorial services will be Wednesday, June 24, 2015 at 3:00 pm, in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Patti Lou Parker. He is survived by his daughter, Lauren...

Dennis M. Peckenpaugh

Dennis M. Peckenpaugh

Jun 18, 2015

Dennis Peckenpaugh, 67, of Finley, TN, died Thursday, June 18, 2015 at his residence. He was born July 21, 1947 to the late Egbert "Son" and LouElla "Sis" Peckenpaugh. He was a member of the Finley Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School director, song leader, and was on several church committees; a past Scoutmaster and an Eagle Scout;...

Elizabeth Ann Killough

Elizabeth Ann Killough

Jun 14, 2015

Elizabeth Ann Killough, 67, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 14, 2015 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was born April 9, 1948 to Rebecca Hopper and the late Edward Allen Vernon. She was a member of Dyersburg First Assembly of God, volunteer at Life Choices and founder and organizer of Swap Plants, Yard Art and Conversation. Funeral services for...

Nancy R. Godsey

Nancy R. Godsey

Jun 12, 2015

Nancy R. Godsey, 79, of Dyersburg, died Friday, June 12, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1935 to the late Harold and Geraldine Reaves. She was a lifetime member of First United Methodist Church and a volunteer at the Salvation Army. She taught piano and voice lessons, worked at the Department of Human Services and...

Ed Voss

Ed Voss

Jun 9, 2015

Ed Voss, 69, of Dyersburg died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at this residence. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, Acts 29 Sunday School Class. Ed was associated with Bradshaw and Company Insurors since 1981. He was born July 11, 1945 to the late E.M. "Jr." and Kathryn Robison Voss. He was a graduate of Memphis State University....

William Jerry Borden

William Jerry Borden

Jun 9, 2015

Jerry Borden, 77, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was born January 3, 1938 to the late Uel Dean and Martha Jean Moore Borden. He was a salesman for Reed's Mobile Homes and an Army veteran. Funeral services for Mr. Borden will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 12, 2015, in the Chapel...

Kaye C. Riley

Kaye C. Riley

Jun 7, 2015

Kaye C. Riley, 76, of Obion, TN, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Regional Hospital of Jackson. She was born February 6, 1939 to the late W. W. and Mona Dycus Council. She was a retired Trade Coordinator for Pepsi-Americans, a beautician, and a hostess at the Reelfoot Campgrounds. She loved flowers, sewing and cooking. Funeral services for Mrs. Riley...

Gail Brown

Gail Brown

May 21, 2015

Gail Brown, 63, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, May 21, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Memphis. She was a member of Lenox Baptist Church and a Senior Circle Volunteer for over 20 years at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1951 to the late James and Lena Glozier Lock. Funeral services for Mrs. Brown will be at...

Theresa Shirley Braga

Theresa Shirley Braga

May 18, 2015

Theresa Shirley Braga, 77, of Dyersburg, died Monday, May 18, 2015 at Dyersburg Healthcare and Rehabilitation. She was born February 2, 1938 to the late William and Nellie Post. Mrs. Braga was a Catholic and homemaker. Memorial services for Mrs. Braga will be at 5:00 pm Thursday, May 21, 2015 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Brother John...

Dorothy Lay Cantrell

Dorothy Lay Cantrell

May 16, 2015

Dorothy Lay Cantrell, 86, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. She was born May 25, 1928 to the late Daniel and Myrtle Eaton Lay. She was a member of Calvary Chapel Baptist Church. Mrs. Cantrell was retired from Sylvania. Funeral services for Mrs. Cantrell will be at 2:00 p. m. Monday, May 18, 2015...

Mildred Marie Jones Stone

Mildred Marie Jones Stone

May 10, 2015

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Jerry Temple Powers

Jerry Temple Powers

May 10, 2015

Jerry T. Powers 79, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Oakwood Community Living Center. He was born January 3, 1936 to the late Henry and Beulah Waterson Powers. Mr. Powers was a retired sales clerk at Tennessee Pipe and Dyersburg Machine Works. Funeral services for Mr. Powers will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2015 in the...

Karen Clymer Bickers

Karen Clymer Bickers

May 8, 2015

Karen Clymer Bickers, 57, of Dyersburg, died Friday, May 8, 2015 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born September 30, 1958 to the late Bill and Jackie Guthrie Clymer, she was an employee at Sun Products. Karen was a member of First Baptist Church and a 1976 graduate of Dyersburg High School. Funeral services for Ms. Bickers will be at 4:00...

James W. "Jimmy" Booker

James W. "Jimmy" Booker

May 5, 2015

James Booker, 65, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, May 5, 2015 at Methodist Hospital Germantown. He was a construction worker. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Booker; 1 daughter, Melondy Myers of Friendship; 1 son, Robby Elliott (Heidi) of Fort Bliss, TX; 1 step-daughter, Christie Glynn (Richard) of Mesa, AZ; 1 step-son Kevin Woods, (Dana) of Dyersburg; 2 sisters, Donna...

Beth Ann Anderson

Beth Ann Anderson

May 4, 2015

Beth Ann Ward Anderson, 70, of Tiptonville, died Monday, May 4, 2015 at Baptist Memorial Hospital- Union City. She was born August 23, 1944 to the late Herschell and Mae Shirley Ward. She was disabled. Funeral services for Mrs. Anderson will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to...

Betty Sue Putman

Betty Sue Putman

Apr 23, 2015

Betty Sue Putman, 91, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, April 23, 2015 at her residence. She was born August 5, 1923 to the late John Thomas and Lillie Gertrude Hester Canada, Sr. She was a member of First United Methodist Church, Sellers Sunday School class, Salt & Pepper Senior group and the Senior Circle. She was a homemaker. Funeral services for...

Vickie Niehaus Ketchum

Vickie Niehaus Ketchum

Apr 17, 2015

Vickie Niehaus Ketchum, 61, of Dyersburg, died Friday, April 17, 2015 at her residence. Born November 28, 1953 in Burlington, Iowa, she was the manager of Acred Shoe Store for 39 years. Vickie was a member of Church Grove Baptist Church and a 1972 graduate of Dyersburg High School. Funeral services will be at Monday, April 20, 2015 at 11:00...

Dianne Norris Donner

Dianne Norris Donner

Apr 14, 2015

Dianne Norris Donner, 66, of the RoEllen Community, died Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at her residence. She was born March 7, 1949 to the late George Bitner "Sonny" and Emma Jean Ashley Norris. She was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church where she taught Sunday School for many years; former board member of the McIver's Grant Public Library and...

Teresa Glass

Teresa Glass

Apr 12, 2015

Teresa Glass, 65, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1949 to English Elmore and Lillie Mae Frizzell O'Banion. She was retired in loan operations at First Citizens National Bank and a member of First Christian Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Glass will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at...

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