Obituaries

Mary Katherine Alford (Kathy), wife of Kenneth W. Alford passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Kathy and her parents, Cecil and Louise McNatt and sister, Frankie moved to Dyersburg from Jackson, TN in 1950 and started attending Hillcrest Baptist Church. ...

Mrs. Peggy Schuster Freund, of Dyersburg, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Jackson-Madison Co. General Hospital. She was born January 24, 1932 to Max & Gladys Pence. She was a graduate of both Southwestern University (later Rhodes College) and Memphis State University. ...

Norma Jean Decker, 83, of Knoxville, Tennessee (formerly of Tiptonville, Tennessee) died Friday, March 17, 2023 at Park West Medical Center in Knoxville, Tennessee. Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Decker are incomplete and will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Norma Jean Decker...

Richie Wayne Anderson, 56, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. A celebration of life service for Mr. Anderson will be held at 6:30 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2023, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Bro. Tommy Roper. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 6:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home...

Donald “Donnie” Wayne Bryan, 76, of Dyersburg, died unexpectedly Thursday, March 9, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. He was born in Alamo, TN on March 21, 1946 to L.D. and Lillian Ellis Bryan. Donnie attended Dyersburg High School and later enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, proudly serving his country overseas during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, Donnie was rarely spotted without USMC attire or décor...

Edd Baker Pickens, 83, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, March 10, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, January 27, 1940, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late William Porter Pickens and the late Katherine Tatum Pickens. ...

Joy Huffstutter Griffin, 76, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. She was born on November 27, 1946, in Tiptonville, TN, to the late Jack and Sue Figgins Huffstutter. Joy was a Correctional Counselor for the Northwest Tennessee Correctional Complex, where she worked for 35 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother and was a huge Green Bay Packers Fan...

Betty Jane Culver, 89, of Newbern, Tennessee died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Union City, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Culver will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 9. 2023 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee...

Ricky Baldon, age 58 of Dyersburg, TN died Friday, February 17, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Arrangements are entrusted to McCreight Funeral Home. You may share your memories and condolences with the family at www.mccreightfuneralhome.com...

Pattye Lou Rogers Clark, 85, of Miston TN, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2023 at her home in Whispering Pines, NC where she has resided for over 40 years. She was born in Tipton County, Tennessee to the late Jessie Girvie (Pat) Rogers and the late Tyria Clementine (Bobbie) McDivitt Rogers. ...

Timothy Blake Hill, 44, of Dyersburg, died Monday, February 27, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Funeral services for Mr. Hill are incomplete at this time and will be announced later by Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Hill family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com...

Mr. Charles Dennis Wilson, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at AHC Nursing & Rehabilitation. Dennis was born on October, 22, 1948 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Leroy & Doris Williams. He was a retired worker for ERMCO and proudly served in the United States Army while stationed in Germany...

Barbara Ann Anderson, 78, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. She was born on March 27, 1944, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late Paul and Jessie Willard Christian. Barbara was a CNA and a homemaker. She enjoyed fishing with her husband and cooking for her family. Barbara loved her granddaughters, swinging on her back porch, reading and singing...

Ava Diane Wilson Smith, 73, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, formerly of Pulaski, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at her residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Sunday, October 9, 1949, in Pulaski, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late David Clark Wilson and the late Ava Kathleen Shrader Wilson. ...

Kenneth Ray Hall, 82, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born In Brady, TX on May 28, 1940, he is the son of the late George and Merle Richardson Hall. Ken proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring as a sergeant, after serving in Vietnam and Germany. Ken served three tours in Korea and was discharged after 20 years and 9 months...

Bobby Lee Ashley, 51, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Memorial services will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, February 16, 2023 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Mac Daniels officiating. Cremation services are under the direction of Dyersburg Funeral Home...

John William Higdon, 85, of Yorkville, Tennessee, died on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, at his residence in Yorkville, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, June 2, 1937, in Gibson County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Lucian Hollis Higdon and the late Annie Marie Bell Higdon. ...

Everett “Luke” Allmon died peacefully on February 5, 2023. Luke was a devoted husband and father who loved serving God and others. He was a retired foreman from Bekaert Corporation which allowed him the opportunity to travel outside the U.S. to places like London, Paris and Japan...

Joyce Cooley, 94, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 22, 1928, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Erdy Robertson and the late Tommie Robertson. Mrs. Cooley was a retired employee of the Dyer County Trustee's Office for many years...

Tolbert “Junior” Barnett 79, of Martin, Tennessee, departed his earthly life January 28, 2023. He was born in Saltillo, Mississippi to Willis and Minnie Lee (Hutcheson) Barnett on July 25, 1943. August 2, 1960, he married Nettie Joyce Goodman whom he loved with all his heart. They were married for 46 years before her passing...

Jere Summers of Dyersburg passed away at his home in Ellijay, Ga. on January 30, 2023. His funeral will be at Bernhardt Funeral Home in Ellijay, Ga. Thursday, February 2, 2023 at 2:00pm.

Calvin Moore, Jr., 71, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 28, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, May 9, 1951 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Calvin Moore, Sr. and Mary Jo Cobb Moore. Mr. Moore was a retired employee of the State of Tennessee Transportation Department...

Carolyn Sue Moore, 80, of Finley, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at her residence. Born November 15, 1942, she is the daughter of the late Ellis Edward and Lily Lorene Burns Shipley. She was a longtime member of Junction Church or God. Sue was the manager of the garden center at Walmart for 13 years...

Jerry Brewer, 80, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his residence. Jerry was born the youngest of four to Neva and Oscar Brewer on October 18, 1942. In his younger years he proudly boxed in the golden gloves. In 1963 he married the love of his life Caroline Brewer and they built a beautiful life together. ...

Anthony Earl McCann, Sr., 76, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 9, 1946 in Bogota, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Earl McCann and the late Ottis Moore McCann. Mr. McCann was a supervisor for Impressive Manufacturing and a member of Center Methodist Church...