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Hill believes experience, government knowledge qualify him for county executive
(Local News ~ 07/15/02)
Richard Hill believes his experience and knowledge in working with county government over the past 20 years qualifies him to be county executive. "It has given me knowledge of county government and we've been able to accomplish some things," he said during a Friday interview with the State Gazette's editorial board. "I've earned the trust of commissioners by being straightforward with them...
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Hardy Kee goes over plans for the new Subway sandwich shop with carpenters L.J. Woodruff and Lee Brooks.
(Local News ~ 07/15/02)
Downtown Dyersburg will gain another reason for people to visit in late August when the city's second Subway sandwich shop opens at 100 North Main Street. "We're excited about it," said Hardy Kee, who with John Hamilton own and operate the stores. "And this building, we just fell in love with it."...
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Westbrook stresses educational background, experience
(Local News ~ 07/15/02)
Former Dyer County Executive Kenneth Westbrook believes his educational background and experience qualify him to once again serve in the post he held from 1982-90. "When you're being interviewed by industrial prospects,, it's very important that you be able to talk off of the top of your head, so to speak, because you don't always have a scripted answer and I think I have the ability to meet with industrial prospects and to convey those ideas and things that are good for Dyer County and why they should locate here," Westbrook, 58, said during an interview on Thursday with the State Gazette's editorial board. ...
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Halls truck stop auctioned for $312,500
(Local News ~ 07/15/02)
A Brownsville farmer purchased the former Dixie Truckers Home Truck Stop on U.S. Highway 51 south of Halls on Friday at the foreclosure auction for $312,500. "I just farm a little bit," said Billy Tippett after his bid was declared the winner at the auction. "I doubt if we'll operate it."...
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Dixie Youth boys District Champs
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/02)
Members of the 15-and-16-year-old Dyersburg All-Stars playing in the state tournament are (front row from left) Frankie Webb, Josh Brown, Bud Shea, William Bryner, Blake Tatum, Grey Bruner, (middle row) Jeremy Rollins, (back row from left) Coach Eddie Brown, Jamison McGuire, Tylor Zariccor, Donnie Permenter, Josh Powell, Richie Hallum, Brandon Estes, Brandon Ballinger, and Coach Donnie Permenter...
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Dyersburg team advances to state
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/02)
After outscoring Dyersburg American 9 to 3 Friday night in District Tournament play the Dyersburg National Coach Pitch team will advance to the state tournament in Goodlettsville on July 18. Dyersburg National was one of five teams in the tournament and finished undefeated in four games...
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The players on the Dyersburg National Coach Pitch team
(High School Sports ~ 07/15/02)
The players on the Dyersburg National Coach Pitch team are (front row from left) Hunter Stover, Alex Rostis, Seth King, Forrest Maynard, Patrick Whitman, Josh Binkley, (middle row from left) Ethan Mansfield, Caleb Counce, Matthew Smith, Josh Alexander, Ben Barker, Gage Neblett, Jon Helton, (back row from left) Coaches Danny Mansfield, Jason Binkley, Kevin Smith, and Mike Rostis...
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Gracie Delois Vinson Cagle
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Gracie Delois Vinson Cagle, 60, of Ridgely, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at her residence. She as a production worker for Dana Corp. in Newbern and a member of Tiptonville Church of Christ. Services will be at 3 p.m. today in the Tiptonville chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Houston Northcutt officiating. Burial will be in Tiptonville City Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements...
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Catherine Dickerson
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Catherine Dickerson, 78, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at Ridgely Nursing Care & Rehabilitation. She was a cosmetologist and a member of First Baptist Church in Dyersburg. Services were at 2 p.m. Saturday in the chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with Brother David Willard officiating. Burial was in Fairview Cemetery...
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Nolen L. Pendergrast
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Nolen L. Pendergrast, 78, of Troy, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at his home. He was a Dyer County school system teacher and a member of Newbern First United Methodist Church. Services are at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Newbern First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judd Mowery officiating. Burial will be in Zion Methodist Church Cemetery at Brownsville. Johnson Funeral Home in Newbern is in charge of arrangements...
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Odessa King
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Odessa King, 66, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Jack Smith
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Jack Smith, 75, of Cape Coral, Fla., formerly of Friendship, died Saturday, July 13, 2002, at the Cape Coral Community Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
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Lucy Elizabeth Hockaday
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Lucy Elizabeth Hockaday, 92, of Friendship, died Monday, July 15, 2002 at Crockett County Nursing Home in Alamo. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Friendship Funeral Home.
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Hallie B. Butler
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Hallie B. Butler, 86, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, July 11, 2002, at her daughter's home in Rockvale. She was a homemaker and a member of Calvary Baptist Church who also attended Mt. Vernon Baptist Church. Services are at 2 p.m. today at J.W. Curry and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. ...
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Claude "Junior" William Craig
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Claude "Junior" William Craig, 88, of Newbern, died Friday, July 12, 2002, at his home. He retired as a welder for the Newbern gas department, was a Mason and was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church in RoEllen. Services are at 11 a.m. Monday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Tilley officiating. Burial will be in Rehoboth Cemetery near RoEllen. Johnson Funeral Home in Newbern is in charge of arrangements...
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Joe Harold Ennis
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
Joe Harold Ennis, 71, of Dyersburg, died Friday, July 12, 2002, at his home. He was a retired truck driver for Colonial Rubber Co. Services are at 10 a.m. Monday at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Ave. in Memphis. He will be entombed in the Memorial Park Mausoleum in Memphis...
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Lt. Col. Andrew Martin Boyd
(Obituary ~ 07/15/02)
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Andrew Martin Boyd, 40, died Friday, July 12, 2002, in Seoul, South Korea. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced at a later time. A graduate of Dyersburg High School and the University of Tennessee, where he was in Army ROTC, he went on active duty with the Medical Service Corps in October 1985. ...
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Hughlett United Methodist Church and New Generation Ministries to hold prayer, healing service July 21
(Community News ~ 07/15/02)
Whether it was through sickness, stress, financial difficulties or other trying times, Charles Connell and Mozella Johnson know one thing - prayer has helped them. "Prayer has carried me through," said Connell of Tigrett, a member of Hughlett United Methodist Church. "It helped me raise my family; it helps in sickness; in many instances, prayer is the answer. I believe prayer carries you through a lot of things, even things you don't recognize at the time."...
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Christmas in July?
(Community News ~ 07/15/02)
It's seems a little early for Christmas shopping, but Blair Chitwood's already making a list. Instead of listing items she wants to buy, though, she's listing home-based business that plan to participate in the Mistletoe Mart on Nov. 16-17. Anyone who works at home - either in a home-based business or as a hobby making arts and crafts items - may reserve a booth for $50. ...
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4-H'ers enjoy camp
(Community News ~ 07/15/02)
Sixty-five Dyer County students and adult chaperones explored "International Wonders" during Junior 4-H Camp last month. They learned about celebrations, foods and games from around the world and even took lessons in Tai Kwon Do. At the same time, they also enjoyed traditional camp activities, such as a swim meet, practicing on the rifle range and the archery range, and participating in crafts classes...
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