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Obituaries for February 4, 2018
(Obituary ~ 02/04/18)
James Alfred Hicks, 70 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Wednesday, January 31, 2018, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, February 12, 1947 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Alfred Hicks and the late Alice Christine Hall Hicks. He was a farmer and proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War...
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Tenn. Urban Forestry Council rep. presents sign for Okeena Park Arboretum
(Local News ~ 02/04/18)
The Dyer County Master Gardener Association hosted Scott Woods, Tennessee Urban Forestry Council representative and well-known arborist for an informative lecture on ‘Proper Tree Pruning’ on January 23rd at the Dyer County Agriculture Extension Office. ...
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Life Choices’ Chuckles and Chocolate event set for Feb. 22
(Local News ~ 02/04/18)
For the third consecutive year, Life Choices - Dyersburg will host an evening of laughter, desserts, and fun, as the organization’s annual Chuckles and Chocolate fundraising event is scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 22. The event will occur at the Lannom Center at 7 p.m., with a silent auction to taking place at 6:30 p.m.
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Sunday Profile: Dan Burch Jr.
(Local News ~ 02/04/18)
RACHEL TOWNSEND rtownsend@stategazette.com There’s a lot to tell about Dan Burch Jr., a man whose diversified life and passions have led him from one side of the world to the other over the past 40-years. While recognized for his volunteer work within the Dyer County community, as well as his service as an active executive member of the Dyer County Historical Society, Burch has perhaps become even more widely known for his ongoing contributions to social media page, Dyersburg Memories. ...