Obituaries

Nancy Jean McMillan Ewell Nancy Jean McMillan Ewell died at home November 22, 2023. She imprinted the many lives she touched with her courage, indomitable spirit, and generous heart as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Nancy, also known as GranNan, will be remembered for her tenacious love; the special experiences she created for her family; her devoted attention to each child and grandchild’s unique personality and needs; her embrace of the spiritual, of nature, and of others; her creativity and her curious mind; and her joy in finding treasures for family members. ...

Tim Naifeh Tim Naifeh, 64, of Tiptonville, died Monday, November 27, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born May 10, 1959, he is the son of the late James Edward “Babe” Naifeh, Sr. and Mary Gwen Roney Naifeh. Tim was a former attorney and attended Tiptonville First Baptist Church...

Joy Allen Stafford Joy Allen Stafford, 81, died of natural causes on November 17, 2023 at Dyersburg AHC Nursing Home.  Joy was born on November 14, 1942 in Gary, IN to the late Lyman C Allen and Damon H Allen.  She graduated from Dyersburg High School and moved to California in 1960.  She became an airline stewardess for World Airways, then worked as a switchboard operator for Pacific Bell now A T & T and later as a Computer Software Testing Engineer for Positive Communications. ...

Forrest Kenton Busch, Sr. was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 31st, 1938. His mother, Anna Lee Brown and father, William Milford Nuckles lived in Clarkton, Missouri where he grew up.

Martha Jones Lynn, 81, of Germantown, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, November 18, 2023 at Methodist Germantown Hospital. Funeral services are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Lynn family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com...

Geraldine "Jerry" Barbour, age 85, of Tigrett, Tennessee, passed away on November 15, 2023. She was born on July 18, 1938, in Stokes, Tennessee to the late Huey and Fannie Robertson. Jerry was a valued secretary of Production Credit Association in her early career, later a resourceful farm wife and dedicated caregiver to her family.

Margaret Jean Mayfield Adams age 78 of Brighton, TN. (formerly) of Dyer, Tn. died Thursday, November 9, 2023, at her residence. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Friday, November 17, 2023, 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. ...

Mr. Otha "Red" Criswell passed away peacefully at his home in Ripley, TN on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He was born November 19, 1948 to the late Clintie & Eudell Criswell. Otha was a graduate of Dyer County High school and served in the United States Army. ...

Jo Frances Cathey, 80, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born August 17, 1943, in Rives, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Bill Griffin and the late Minnie Lee Crowell Griffin. Mrs. Cathey was a former caregiver, employee of Sylvania, and worked for the Dyer County School System at the RoEllen School. The times that she cherished the most were those spent with her family...

Mr. Barry Lee Hart, of Dyersburg, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at his home.  He was born September 13, 1947 to the late James & Christine Hart.  Barry was the long-time owner of Hart’s No. 1 Used Cars in Dyersburg and proudly served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam War.  He was well known for his outgoing personality, his love of fishing and was a trader at heart.  He was a dedicated member of Mt. ...

Hazel Rettig, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born October 8, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Theodore “Teddy” and Gertrude Wise Strader. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Brother Jim Pilcher with interment to follow in Sorrell’s Chapel Cemetery...

Cecil D. “Cigar” Simpson, 90, of Finley, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence. Born March 11, 1933, he is the son of the late Johnny Thomas and Mamie Lou Essary Simpson. He and his wife Janie, were produce farmers and sold their vegetables at the Methodist Church parking lot and Reelfoot Lake Flea Market. He retired from Neeley Pritchett Farms...

Jimmy Ellis, 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements for Mr. Ellis are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Jerry Ellis.  ...

Lois Yvonne Walker, 78, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 1, 2023 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Rev. Ron Lovins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery...

Brenda Joyce Vestal, 76, of St. Louis, MO, passed away on Thursday, October 26, 2023 at Shepherd of The Hills Nursing Home. Brenda was born on July 14, 1947 in Dyersburg, TN, to the late John P. and Emma L. Adkins Smith. She worked in the depreciation department for Southwestern Bell for 30 years. Brenda enjoyed going to Silver Dollar City and the movies with her family. She loved her grandchildren and her family very much...

Lisa Carol Connor, 52, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Saturday, December 12, 1970, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Buddy Floyd and Carolyn Elgin Pinckley.  Mrs. Conner was a former employee of World Color and a former bus driver for the Dyer County School System.  ...

Norma Jean Jones Stark, 79, of Munford, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Methodist Hospital-North in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Friday, September 1, 1944, in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late William Henry Jones and the late Marie Dobson Jones. ...

Velma Bryson Baker was born on August 30, 1933 in Kentucky, the daughter of the late Roy J. and Clatie Catherine Bryson. On August 24, 1963, she was united in marriage to David Baker, who preceded her in death on September 9,1997. Velma worked compassionately as a Licensed Practical Nurse. She enjoyed gardening, riding her scooter, and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she loved dearly. Velma loved her English Bulldogs, George and Buddha, who became spoiled to her love...

William A. “Bro. Butch” Burns, 70, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, June 23, 1953, in Finley, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Delbert Clinton Burns and the late Frances Louise Seltzer Burns Morris. ...

Pastor James L. Lawson, a dedicated servant of the Lord and beloved family man, passed away on October 13, 2023 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Born on April 3, 1942, in Crossville, TN, James was the cherished son of Omer Clark and Myrtle Leona Tabor Lawson...

Sharon Eason, 71, of Corryton, Tennessee, died on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.  Graveside services for Ms. Eason will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 16, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating the service will be Rev. Ronnie Turner. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sharon Eason...

Our family is incredibly saddened to announce the passing of William Timothy (Tim) Ball, 69, of Dyersburg, TN, who died at his residence on October 9th, 2023. Tim was born on June 14th, 1954, in Dyersburg to William Calvin and Mildred Beatrice Ball. ...

J. C. Gay, age 91 of Union City, TN, (Formerly) of Dyersburg, TN, died Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at his residence. Arrangements are entrusted with McCreight Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Saturday, October 14, 2023, 11:00a.m.-11:55a.m. Funeral service will follow at 12 noon at McCreight Funeral Home, 1607 Hornbrook St., Dyersburg, TN with Pastor Stanley Montgomery officiating. Burial will be held in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN. Serving as Pallbearers will be Grandchildren...

Mr. Stephen Douglas Bryant, of Newbern, passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Steve was born July 21, 1962 to the late William J. and Ruth Bryant. He was a long-time employee of World Color Press in Dyersburg, where he loved the relationships he had with his coworkers. He enjoyed duck hunting and off-road riding with friends in his free time. ...

Eugene Alan Bartee, 59 of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 29, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, December 23, 1963, at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Jerry Glen Bartee and Mary Lou Parks Bartee. ...