Obituaries

Obituaries for the  Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area

Ruby Estes Burse

Ruby Estes Burse

Aug 10, 2014

Ruby Estes Burse, 95, of Ridgely died Sunday, August 10, 2014, at The Bridge in Ridgely. She was born May 3, 1919 to Lundy and Polly McCoy Estes. She was a member of the Ridgely Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking for her family and quilting. Funeral services for Mrs. Burse will be at 2:00 pm...

Arthur "Buddy" Baker

Arthur "Buddy" Baker

Aug 3, 2014

Arthur "Buddy" Baker, 68, of Ridgely died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born July 17, 1946 to Stephen Harrison and Flonnie May Crabtree Baker, he was a retired farmer and member of Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely. Funeral services for Mr. Baker will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at Cottonwood Baptist Church with...

Larry J. Owsley

Larry J. Owsley

Aug 2, 2014

Larry J. Owsley, 63, of Gates, TN formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 2, 2014 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He was born September 24, 1950 to Leonard and Cora Mae Hyde Owsley. He is retired from World Color Press. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa Owsley of Gates; two sons, Ken Owsley of Parsons, Mark Owsley of...

Evelyn Walton Curtis

Evelyn Walton Curtis

Jul 31, 2014

Evelyn Walton Curtis, 91, of Dyersburg died Thursday, July 31, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 28, 1923 to Wiley Travis and Lillie Mai Carson Walton. She retired in 1984 from Dyersburg Fabrics and was a former employee of Parkview Hospital. She attended Cornerstone Church of God. Funeral services for Mrs. Curtis will be Sunday, August 3, 2014...

Charles Wesley Patton, Sr.

Charles Wesley Patton, Sr.

Jul 27, 2014

Charles Wesley Patton, Sr., 72, of Dyersburg died Sunday, July 27, 2014 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born October 25, 1941 to A.D. and Mildred Wimms Patton, he was the owner of Charlie's Auto Repair Shop. Funeral services for Mr. Patton will be at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by...

Wanda Gail Upchurch

Wanda Gail Upchurch

Jul 26, 2014

Wanda Gail Upchurch, 66, of Ridgely, died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at her daughter's residence. Born April 11, 1948 to William Ira and Ruby Smith Lesley, she was a retired nurse. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with Reverend Jimmy Goodman officiating. Interment will follow in New...

Alma Faye Seratt

Alma Faye Seratt

Jul 22, 2014

Alma Faye Seratt, 92, of Dyersburg, died Monday, July 21, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born April 13, 1922 to Jo Thomas and Hassie Tindall Epperson, she was retired from RoEllen Elementary School as a cafeteria manager for over 20 years. She was a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs. Seratt will be at...

Polly Henson Atwell

Polly Henson Atwell

Jul 16, 2014

Polly Henson Atwell, 86, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at her residence. She was a member of the Evansville Baptist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Atwell will be 10:00 am Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Curry Funeral Home with Brother Danny Griffin officiating. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Curry Funeral Home is in charge of...

Frankie "Frank-O" Hipps

Frankie "Frank-O" Hipps

Jul 15, 2014

Frankie "Frank-o" Hipps, 54, of Dyersburg, TN died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at Regional Hospital of Jackson, TN. He was a retired machinist for the Eaton Corporation. He was an avid Titans fan and would not miss any of their games if possible. His love for the outdoors helped him design and maintain the most beautiful of yard. He was...

Tommy "Tom Cat" Burns

Tommy "Tom Cat" Burns

Jul 15, 2014

Tommy "Tom Cat" Burns, 62, of Finley, TN died Tuesday, July 15, 2014, at his residence. He was an construction worker, farm laborer, avid marble collector, gardener and a Army Veteran of the Vietnam War. The greatest joy of his life, however, was his granddaughter "Nay Nay". Funeral services for Tommy will be Friday, July 18, 2014 at 10:00 am...

Judith "Judy" Robinson Underwood

Judith "Judy" Robinson Underwood

Jul 12, 2014

Judith "Judy" Robinson Underwood, 71, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 12, 2014 at her residence. Born January 27, 1943 to Jack and Flossie Thurman Robinson, she was a past member of the F.C.E. Club and the Crochet Guild. She was known for her beautiful crocheting. Funeral services for Mrs. Underwood will be Sunday, July 13, 2014 at 3:00 pm in...

Glenn Burton Holt

Glenn Burton Holt

Jun 30, 2014

Glenn B. Holt, 102, of Mayfield, KY formerly of Finley, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Green Acres Health Care in Mayfield, KY. Glenn was born in Henry County, Tennessee on July 5, 1911 to Clyde and Bessie Burton. She was valedictorian of her Nauvoo High School graduating class, an active member of Richwood's Methodist Church (Finley United Methodist Church)...

Mary Butler

Mary Butler

Jun 30, 2014

Mary Butler, 77, of Ridgely, died Monday, June 30, 2014 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Born April 5, 1937 to Walter and Nancy Blakley Gray, she was a Baptist. Funeral services for Mrs. Butler will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 2, 2014 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home conducted by Reverend David Gray. Interment will follow...

James E. "Jimmy" Eudaley, Sr.

James E. "Jimmy" Eudaley, Sr.

Jun 22, 2014

James E. "Jimmy" Eudaley, Sr., 71, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, June 22, 2014 at this residence. Born December 21, 1942 to Joe Edward and Joella Williamson Eudaley, he was retired from Cableone after 37 years of employment. He was a member of Fowlkes United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mr. Eudaley will be at 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2014...

Mildred Berry Baltezor

Mildred Berry Baltezor

Jun 11, 2014

Mildred Berry Baltezor, 84, of Tiptonville died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Union City Manor. Born May 7, 1930 to John Frank and Maudie Viola Salmon Berry, she was a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ. She was a waitress at Boyette's for 40 years. Funeral services for Mrs. Baltezor will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 2014 at...

Ewell Keith Anderson

Ewell Keith Anderson

Jun 11, 2014

Ewell Keith Anderson, 62, of Dyersburg died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center, He was a contractor and a Vietnam Veteran. He was very proud of his Army service to his country. He was a very doting and loving father to his 3 daughters. His grandsons made his heart smile. He is survived by his 3 daughters...

James Dezzie Barnes

James Dezzie Barnes

Jun 11, 2014

James Dezzie Barnes, 84, of Ridgely died Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. He was a master carpenter and cabinet maker. He was a 3rd degree Mason, devout Christian, and Army Veteran. He was a dedicated family man and patriarch of his entire family. His generosity and goodwill touched many lives. Memorial services for Mr. Barnes will...

Billy Joe Clymer

Billy Joe Clymer

Jun 8, 2014

Mr. Billy Joe Clymer of Dyersburg, TN died on Sunday June 8, 2014 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center. Born on May 28, 1929 in Dyer County, TN, he was the son of the late Ebben and Linnie Clymer. Mr. Clymer was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing Company. Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm Wednesday, June 11, 2014 in the Chapel...

Grace Lee Hickman Davis

Grace Lee Hickman Davis

Jun 7, 2014

Grace Lee Hickman Davis, 62, of Memphis formerly of Ridgely died Saturday, June 7, 2014 in Memphis. She was a retired cosmetologist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles H. Davis, her parents, Orbie & Eloise McCutcheon Hickman and her sister, DR. Mary-Johne Hickman. Memorial graveside services will be 2:00 pm, Friday, June 13, 2014 at New Haven...

Katherine Weaver

Katherine Weaver

Jun 5, 2014

Katherine Weaver, 92, of Dyersburg died Thursday, June 5, 2014 at The Highlands of Dyersburg. She was a homemaker and a member of Springhill Baptist Church. Born October 13, 1921 to the late Thomas and Julia McDaniel, she enjoyed helping her husband take care of over 1000 hives of bees, raising a large garden, cooking and canning, dancing and her...

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