Obituaries

Harvey L. Doyle, 66, of Dyersburg, was born Jan. 24, 1953 in Dyersburg and passed away peacefully at his home Nov. 15. Mr. Doyle is survived by his wife, Barbara; one son and daughter-in-law; two stepsons and another daughter-in-law; four step-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law; and a sister and brother-in-law...

Debbie Kay Cariker, 60, of Lakeland, TN, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis. Debbie was born on October 9, 1959, in Lake Station, IN, to the late, George "Pete" Hampton and the late Delois Ann Taylor Duncan. She was a homemaker and was a former member of First Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg...

Jennifer Ashley Turner, our sweet angel, was born on Feb. 27, 1984 and left us on November 10, 2019. She was a loving mother to Abigail (15) and Ethan (9).

William Earl Ables, 91, of Dyersburg, died November 10, 2019 at Maple Ridge Assisted Living. Born October 29, 1928, he is the son of the late William Oscar and Mary Etta Cain Ables and step-father, Palmer Ables. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a member of Buck Tarpley’s Life Group. Mr. Ables proudly served his country in the Air Force. He was a life member of Roberts Lodge #172 in Fulton, KY and a member of Al Menah Shriners Temple in Nashville...

Bernard Nicholas "Nick" Oechsner, Jr., 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, October 31, 1946 in San Bernardino, California, he was the son of the late Bernard Nicholas Oechsner and the late Lois Marion Vaughn Oechsner. Mr. Oechsner was a retired MTCE Supervisor for Fred Myers, Inc...

Jessie Mai Anderson, 81, of Hornbeak, Tennessee died on Tuesday, November 5, 2019 at her residence. Born on October 12, 1938 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Walker Branch and the late Maggie Glass Branch. Mrs. Anderson attended school in Finley, Tennessee where she enjoyed being a member of the softball team. ...

Margaret Ivey Baker, 91, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare – Dyersburg. Born July 31, 1928, she is the daughter of the late Murry and Ava Hughes Ivey. She was a case worker at the Unemployment office for many years. Mrs. Baker was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church. “Mawmaw” never missed a grandchild’s or great-grandchild’s school program, sporting event or church program. She enjoyed reading with them and loved them fiercely.

Frances Kay Tubbs Sanford, 80, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare - Dyersburg Hospital. Frances was born on August 14, 1939 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Bonnie Mitchell and Lonnie Tubbs. She was a retired production worker with Sylvania. She was an avid bingo and card player. She was also an avid animal lover. She was a member of East Dyersburg Methodist Church...

James Lawrence Lawton, 84, passed from this life to his heavenly home on October 30, 2019. James was born in Augusta, Georgia on October 16, 1935 to Ruth (Teston) Lawton Smith and Joseph Lawton. He married Syble Walker, the love of his life, on January 26, 1957. After 52 years of marriage, she preceeded him in death in 2009...

Annaleigh Renee Escobar, 17, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Annaleigh was a leader, and she used her leadership skills in multiple areas. She was a Dyer County 4-H Honor Club member, Western Region 4-H All Star, Dyer County 4-H Healthy Living Ambassador, selected to 2019-2020 Tennessee State 4-H Council, Tennessee Strong Ambassador for the State of Tennessee Department of Health, President of Dyer County Youth Health Council, member of DCHS FFA and member of DCHS FFA Floriculture CCM. ...

Larry M. Voss, 78, of Obion, Tennessee, died Monday at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Voss will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Scotty Lee Carmon, 55, will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Friendship Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Chitwood and Pastor Rose Vethraino officiating. Burial will follow in the Bellevernon Cemetery. Scotty was born in Jackson, TN son of the late King Miller Carmon and his mother Lynda Sue Young Shephard who survives. ...

James L. Hartsfield, 84, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Wednesday at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. Hartsfield will be held at a later date. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry L. Hartsfield...

Nichole Marie Miotti, 46, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, died on Friday, October 18, 2019 at her residence in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Born August 24, 1973, in Chicago, Illinois. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Carmen Miotti and the late Demetria Rae O'Guinn. Ms. Miotti was a loving mother and home-maker...

Joyce Ann Austin Carpenter, 86, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, October 21, 2019, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, November 28, 1932 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late L. M. Austin and the late Evelyn Rebecca Zarecor Austin...

Margie Louise Hayes, 89, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at her residence. Margie was born on December 31, 1929, in Nauvoo, TN, to the late, Joe Daniel Watson and the late Louise Adkins Watson Phillips. She was a homemaker and a very active lifelong member of Southside Baptist Church...