Obituaries

Obituaries for the  Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area

Dr. Rosaire Dubrule

Dr. Rosaire Dubrule

May 12, 2022

Dr. Rosaire M. Dubrule, 74, of Tiptonville, died Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Reelfoot Manor in Tiptonville.  Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts on April 20, 1948, he is the son of the late Rosaire E. and Rita Latulippe Dubrule. Dr. Dubrule graduated from the University of Virginia School of Medicine and had a long and distinguished career in medicine.  During his...

Ashley Dawn Curtis

Ashley Dawn Curtis

May 9, 2022

Ashley Dawn Curtis, 39, Carbondale, IL, formerly of Dyersburg, died May 9, 2022 in Carbondale, IL.  Born April 29, 1983, in Dyersburg, TN, she was the daughter of James Andrew Curtis and Karen Wells Curtis.

In addition to her parents, Ashley is survived by her daughter, Camlia Alcarez and her half brother, James Curtis, Jr.

Cremation services for Ashley will...

Ann Alexander

Ann Alexander

May 7, 2022

Annie M. Parker ‘Ann’ Alexander passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, profoundly affecting Mother’s Day the following day and her family’s reverence for it always. Almost reaching her 98th birthday, Ann was born July 9, 1924 to Emmett Garfield Parker and Hattie Celestia Humphreys Parker on the Oldham-Parker farm, ‘Frog Jump’, in Crockett County, Tennessee.

She treasured her family and...

Mona Higginbotham

Mona Higginbotham

May 4, 2022

Mona Higginbotham, 66, of Jackson, formerly of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at her residence.  She was born June 14, 1955 to the Jimmy and Margaret Fossey.  Mona was a former Special Education teacher at Dyer County High School, former real estate agent with Tennessee Realty and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Jackson.  Mona never met...

Candy Nale

Candy Nale

Apr 30, 2022

Candace “Candy” Nale, 65, of Bogota, died Saturday, April 30, 2022 at her residence.  She was born July 12, 1956 to the late Walter “Buddy” and June Nale. 

She is a 1974 graduate of Dyersburg High School and a member of Miston Baptist Church. Candy was a dedicated caregiver for many years to her parents, Buddy and June.  

Candy...

Brenda Joyce Wheat

Brenda Joyce Wheat

Apr 25, 2022

Brenda Joyce Wheat, 62, of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 25, 2022 at her residence.  She was born August 8, 1959 to the late George and Gladys Roberts.  She was a retired LPN.

She is survived by her husband, Steven Wheat; one son, Dustin Cowgill of Bradenton, FL; one grandchild; two sisters, Tammy Rushing of Fisk, MO, Janet Craig of Danville,...

Jack Parker

Jack Parker

Apr 10, 2022

Jack Parker, 70, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, April 10, 2022 at The Waters of Union City.  He was born March 2, 1952 to the late J.B. and Mary Lou Parker.  In his early years, Jack followed in his father’s footsteps in law enforcement as a Dyer County Sheriff’s Deputy.  Jack was an excellent cook and would always be helping his...

Murray Willard Blurton, Jr.

Murray Willard Blurton, Jr.

Apr 4, 2022

Murray W. Blurton, Jr., 73, of Tiptonville, formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Born July 25, 1948, he is the son of the late Murray, Sr. and Ann Lowe Blurton. Murray was the Pastor of Powerhouse Church of God in Tiptonville and an independent financial advisor at Trinity Financial Solutions.

Funeral...

Vivian Boone

Vivian Boone

Apr 4, 2022

 

Vivian Boone,94, of McKenzie, formerly of Ridgely, died Monday, April 4, 2022 at AHC McKenzie.  Born August 6, 1927, she is the daughter of the late William Franklin and Gertude Feasel Griffin. She was a homemaker and a Baptist.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated...

Nancy Yarbro Davis

Nancy Yarbro Davis

Mar 29, 2022

Nancy Yarbro Davis passed away in her sleep on March 29, 2022 at the Union City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  Nancy was born in Decatur County on June 10, 1936, and her family relocated to Menglewood in Dyer County when she was still a small girl.  She lived for a short time on Ft. Hudson Road, but Troy Avenue in...

Connie Gordon

Connie Gordon

Mar 27, 2022

Connie June Marbrey Gordon, 60, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 27, 2022 at her residence.  Born August 1, 1961 in Dyersburg to the late Calvin and Florine Hall Marbrey, she was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Connie was a CNA.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home.

The...

Maurice Tillman

Maurice Tillman

Mar 22, 2022

Maurice Tillman, 85, of Tiptonville, TN died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Home in Tiptonville.  Mr. Tillman was born April 22, 1936 in Tennessee.

Cremation services for Mr. Tillman will be under the direction of Curry Funeral Home.

We are privileged and honored to serve the Tillman family.  You may share your condolences and your memories with...

David Winston Kennon

David Winston Kennon

Mar 22, 2022

David Winston Kennon, 79, of Ridgely, formerly of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Signature Healthcare in Ridgely.  Born January 8, 1943, he was the son of the late Woodrow and Louisa Ann Butterworth Kennon. 

Graveside services will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022 at Fairview Cemetery.

Serving as pallbearers will be family and friends.

He is...

Mary Edna Olhausen

Mary Edna Olhausen

Mar 20, 2022

Mary Edna Olhausen, 99, of Ridgely, died Sunday, March 20, 2022 at her residence. She was born April 2, 1922 in Pine Springs, MS, to the late CE and Lottie Lovett Thead. She was a former teacher in the Lake County School District. Mrs. Olhausen is a graduate of Meridian Junior College and Murray State University and was a member...

Roger Dale Shirley

Roger Dale Shirley

Mar 20, 2022

Roger Dale Shirley, a lifelong resident of Ridgely, died unexpectedly on Sunday, March 20, 2022. 

Memorial visitation for Mr. Shirley will be 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with services to follow at 5:00 pm. 

He is survived by his daughter, Brooke Shirley Jones (Jacob) and his sister Mary...

Kathleen Jean McIntosh

Kathleen Jean McIntosh

Mar 19, 2022

Kathleen Jean McIntosh, 76, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. She was born October 23, 1945 to the late Andrew and Evelyn Cahill.

Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church with Father Gary Meade officiating.

She is survived by her husband, Cecil McIntosh; two daughters, Evelyn...

Linda Faye McCord

Linda Faye McCord

Mar 11, 2022

Linda Faye McCord, 73, died Friday, March 11, 2022 at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. Besides her family members, two of Linda Faye’s great loves was her church and her dogs.

She is survived by her two sons: Junior Neace and wife Linda of Trimble and Bill Neace of Texas; one daughter, Tammy Fulcher and husband Mike of...

Bonnie Jean McClain

Bonnie Jean McClain

Mar 3, 2022

Bonnie Jean McClain, 69, of Wynnburg, died Thursday, March 3, 2022 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. She was a retired cook for many schools and friends in this area.

Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents: Lydia Mae Hinson and Lonzo Baxter; her husband, Charles M. McClain; one son Danny R. McClain; one sister, Barbara A. Staggs; and two...

Lois May Paschal

Lois May Paschal

Mar 1, 2022

Lois May Paschal, 88, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Louise Atkins Phillips and Joe Watson.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 Saturday, March 5, 2022 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Reverend Loren Stephens with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.

Lois was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...

Louie Rodriguez

Louie Rodriguez

Feb 25, 2022

Luis Enrique “Louie” Rodriguez, 57, of Dyersburg, died Friday, February 25, 2022 in Union City.  Born September 11, 1964 to the late Ernesto Louise and Betty Louise Mattingly Rodriguez.  Louie was a BBQ pit master and enjoyed giving his time and energy for those in need by cooking annually at the Dyer County Community Cancer Fund BBQ.  He was a...

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