Obituaries

Russell Monroe Baker, age 61, died Friday, April 3, 2020 at his residence in Dyersburg, TN after losing the fight with lung cancer. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Baker; two daughters: Krystal Baker and Amelia Baker; and three sons: Zachary Baker and Austin Baker of Dyersburg, TN and Derrick Baker of Kingsport, TN; two step-sons: Daniel Parson and Jeffery Dunevant; one step-daughter: Kimberly Parson all of Dyersburg, TN; two sisters: Cythnia Baker of Dyersburg and Priscilla Burton of NC. ...

Jamie Lawayne Chilcutt, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 4, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, March 11, 1973 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Larry Joe Chilcutt, Sr. and the late Sandra Kay Parrish Chilcutt. Mr. Chilcutt was a self-employed construction employee...

Frances Hammond McPherson, 93, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at her sons home in Newbern. Born August 1, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Ed and Goldie Ballard Hudson. She was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing and a member of First Pentecostal Church...

Richard Allen Austin, 65, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died Friday, March 27, 2020 at his residence in Big Sandy, Tennessee. Given current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well-being of other, private graveside services for Mr. Austin will be held at Yorkville Cemetery...

Almous Wade Austin, 85, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, March 29, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 28, 1934, in Newbern, Tennessee, he was the son of the late R. L. Austin and the late VeOnnia Leach Austin. He was a Supervisor for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation, where he was recognized as the oldest State of Tennessee employee. ...

Terry Lee Greer, 67, of Lenox, TN, passed into eternal life in his home after battling cancer for 3 years. He left this world and went to be with his Heavenly Father on Friday, March 27, 2020. Terry was born on May 29, 1952, in Memphis, TN to the late Elbert and Mary Frances Greer. He was a retired paint contractor and used his retirement to do things he loved such as fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with family. Terry was a member at Holy Hills Baptist Church in Dyersburg, TN...

Madilynn Laine Ables, four-day-old daughter of Carin Cobb Nash and Jeremy Ables, of Newbern, Tennessee. opened her eyes to the face of Jesus on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital.

Douglas Lee Howell, Sr., 74, of Finley, TN, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Douglas was born on June 9, 1945, in Chic, TN, to the late Alexander "Pete" and Jessie Margaret "Sis" Ennis Howell. He was a retired lead supervisor with ERMCO and was an avid fisherman, hunter and storyteller...

George Thomas Wheeler, Sr. passed away peacefully on March 17, 2020. He was born September 14,1929 and grew up in Finley, Tennessee. He is preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Carroll Moss Wheeler. They shared 65 amazing years together. He loved his family and dogs unconditionally and the St. ...

Danny Earl Hayes, Sr., 70, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo. Born January 22, 1950, he was the son of the late Earl Junior and Colon Williams Hayes. Danny was a master carpenter and built many homes and commercial buildings in the Dyer County and surrounding areas. ...

Matthew Andre' Frey, 66, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020 at his residence. Matthew was born on January 9, 1954, in Vincennes, IN, to Joyce Harbin Frey and the late Joseph Frey. He worked for 4 years at IPSCO Steel in Blytheville, AR and had also worked at World Color Press for 22 years. Matthew was a graduate of Rivét High School Class of 1972. From 1999-2008, Matthew served as a band dad at Dyersburg High School, which included popping corn and driving truck equipment to band events. He was a member of Holy Angels Catholic Church and was an avid blood donor.

Thelma Anne Bagwell Byrd, age 90, passed away on March 5, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. She was born Nov. 11, 1929 in Granite City, IL, the eldest child of Troy and Gerline Vaughn Bagwell. She was a teacher in both Montgomery and Stewart Counties, worked as a Head Start Director for Stewart, Humphries, and Houston counties, and as a Public Relations Officer for the Stewart County Sheriff’s Department. ...

Dessie "Dee" Gaskins Hammersley, 86, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Monday, March 9, 2020, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Friday, July 14, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leeroy "Pappy" Holland and the late Edna Mai "Mammy" Brown Holland. ...