Obituaries

Thomas Bell Rosser Thomas Bell Rosser, III, age 88, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, August 31, 2024, while surrounded by his loving wife and friends at his home on Sparta Rd. A Celebration of Life was held at Sparta Church on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m., with the Reverend J.E. Mortimer and the Reverend Bob Cannizzaro officiating. Visitation with the family was held at 1:00 p.m. A graveside service followed in the Sparta Cemetery...

Terry Wayne Sanders Terry Wayne Sanders, 75 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his residence in Trimble, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Sanders are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Betty Holt Tickle...

Judy Warner Judy Warner, 87, passed away on August 21. Warner was a resident of Wesley homes. A memorial ceremony will be held on Saturday, August 31 at Wesley homes at 11:30.

Judy Nell Campbell Judy Nell Campbell, 81, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, August 27, 2024 at her residence Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Campbell family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com...

Elaine Heathcott Elaine Heathcott, 79, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Oakwood Community Living Center. Born January 7, 1945, in the Bonicord Community, she is the daughter of the late Benny and Laverne Harbor Maxwell. Elaine is a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ...

Alvin “Buck” Moore Alvin “Buck” Moore, 92, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation. Born in Minglewood Community on June 28, 1932, he is the son of the late James Floyd and Edith Davidson Moore. Mr. Moore proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. Buck retired from Oldberg and Republic Builders as a machine tool and die setter. He was an active member of Finley Pentecostal Church...

Bobby Gene Gregory Bobby Gene Gregory, 87, of Alamo, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Bells Nursing Home and Rehabilitation in Bells, Tennessee. He was born February 15, 1937, to the late Guy Gregory and the late Aliene King Gregory...

Will Tom Bell passed away at his home on August 18, 2024. Tom was born to Malcolm Edward and Louella White Bell on July 26, 1938, on their family farm where he lived for 86 years in the Bonicord community in southern Dyer County.

Lawana “June” Everett Lawana “June” Everett, 92, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 4th of 2024, at home in Ashville, Alabama. June was born in Beacon, Tennessee, on October 31st, 1931, to Marcus DeLafayette and Anna Letha (Alexander) Graves. ...

Laura Nell Allen Laura Nell Allen, 90, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at her residence. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 3, 2024 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated Reverend Bill Phipps. The family will receive visitors beginning at 11:00 a.m. until service time Saturday at the funeral home...

David Lee Stewart of Ridgely, 57, died Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Born March 6, 1967, he is the son of Estelle Tippit and the late R.C. Stewart. David proudly served his country in the United States Navy, serving during Desert Storm. He was a submarine sonar technician.

Ingeborg Karolina Jowers, 97, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at The Bay at Dyersburg Health & Rehabilitation Center. Ingeborg was born on March 14, 1927, in Wurzburg, Germany, to the late Josef and Karolina Lutz Harteis. For 15 years, Ingeborg taught German Language and Culture to the United States Army servicemen who were stationed in Germany and surrounding areas...

Bobie G. House June 9, 1940 – July 4, 2024 Bobie G. House, age 84, of Dyersburg, TN passed away on July 4, 2024 at his home in Flat Rock, NC surrounded by his family. SMSgt. Bobie House served his country for 23 years in the United States Air Force, including a tour in Vietnam. While serving in the military, he earned a B.S. degree from Chaminade University of Honolulu, HI...

Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright (February 26, 1935 – July 13, 2024)  With great sorrow, we share the news that Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright passed away on July 13, 2024. She was born to Ms. Allie Albritton Holman Peevyhouse and Mr. ...

Kenneth Greene Kenneth Greene, 70, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee.  Cremation services for Mr. Greene are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth Greene...

Kenneth Greene Kenneth Greene, 70, of Tiptonville, Tennessee died Wednesday, July 10, 2024, at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee.  Cremation services for Mr. Greene are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kenneth Greene...

James Doris Climer James Doris Climer, 84, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2024 at his residence. James was born on October 30, 1939, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Rabon and Katie Bell Williams Climer. He was retired from the Plastic Department of Poly One and was a member of Fort Hudson Baptist Church. James loved fishing, watching westerns and spending time with his family and grandchildren. He was a great husband, father and grandfather...

Linda Tubbs Bell Linda Tubbs Bell, 75, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Friday, July 5, 2024, at AHC of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Bell are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Linda Tubbs Bell...

Clifford Eugine Preslar Clifford Eugine Preslar was born on April 5, 1940 to Clifford Roy Preslar and Zanie Elizabeth Preslar (Harris) and grew up in Dyersburg, where he developed a deep love for the outdoors. He spent countless hours hunting, fishing, and gardening, finding peace and joy in nature’s bounty. His green thumb was well-known among family and friends, who often enjoyed the fruits (and vegetables) of his labor...

Norma Jean Arnold Norma Jean "Jeannie" Arnold, 94, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tennessee. Born Thursday, January 16, 1930, in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Charles Edward White and the late Ida Pearl Austin White. Mrs. Arnold was a seamstress and home-maker. She was a member of the Church of Christ...

Billy Smith Jr. Billy "Randy" Smith Jr., 68, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at AHC of Dyersburg.  Cremation services for Mr. Smith are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy "Randy" Smith, Jr...

Brenda Sue Ditto Brenda Sue Ditto, 66, of Double Springs, Alabama, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee,  died on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Hendrix Health and Rehabilitation Center in Double Springs, Alabama.

Born Thursday, June 27, 1957, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Dalton Charles Ditto and the late Joy Beatrice Davis Ditto. Miss Brenda a had huge heart , loved everyone and gave the most special hugs. She had a kind soul and was a blessing to all she knew...

Jerry Alexander Dunevant Funeral services for Mr. Jerry Alexander Dunevant, 80, will be held on Tuesday June 25, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Crockett Mills Christian Church with Bro. Don McCulley officiating. Burial will follow in the Crockett Mills Cemetery. ...

Cheryl Lee Kaplan Cheryl Lee Kaplan, 71, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Cheryl was born on January 17, 1953, in Owosso, MI, to the late Robert and Arlene Scott Somers. She was an adult education coordinator with the TCAT in Ripley and loved spending time with her family. Cheryl enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, doing yard work and tending to her flower beds...

George G. Tibbs, Jr. George G. Tibbs, Jr. passed away peacefully at UT Medical Center during the morning of Friday, June 14, 2024. He joins his beloved wife Jerri in Heaven, who passed away in January of 2023. George leaves behind son, David Brian and daughter-in-law, Kate Tibbs, who live in Shrewsbury, Vermont; four grandchildren of the heart, Rhen, Ryan, Cara and Kinsey Hughey of Oak Ridge, Tennessee, and four brothers, Jack, John, Jim, and Joey Tibbs...