Obituaries

Obituaries for the  Dyer County & Lake County, TN Area

Sammy D. Broglin, Sr.

Sammy D. Broglin, Sr.

Nov 7, 2023

 

Sammy D. Broglin, Sr., 78, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.   Born May 13, 1945, he is the son of the late James Ewell and Lillian LouAnn Broglin.  He was a farmer.

 

He is survived by his son, Sammy D. Broglin, Jr. (Toni) of Dyersburg; and two sisters, Dora Wright of...

Hazel Rettig

Hazel Rettig

Nov 6, 2023

 

Hazel Rettig, 88, of Dyersburg, died Monday, November 6, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg.  Born October 8, 1935, she is the daughter of the late Theodore “Teddy” and Gertrude Wise Strader. 

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 9, 2023 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home officiated by Brother Jim Pilcher...

Cecil "Cigar" Dewitt Simpson

Cecil "Cigar" Dewitt Simpson

Nov 3, 2023

 

Cecil D. “Cigar” Simpson, 90, of Finley, died Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence.  Born March 11, 1933, he is the son of the late Johnny Thomas and Mamie Lou Essary Simpson.  He and his wife Janie, were produce farmers and sold their vegetables at the Methodist Church parking lot and Reelfoot Lake Flea Market.  He retired from...

Lawrence Scruggs

Lawrence Scruggs

Oct 31, 2023

Lawrence Scruggs, 68, of Tiptonville, TN died Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Baptist Hospital in Memphis.  Mr. Scruggs was born October 6, 1955 in Tennessee.

Cremation services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home.  We are privileged and honored to serve the Scruggs family. You may share your condolences and your memories at www.curryfuneral.com

 

Alma Irene Cook

Alma Irene Cook

Oct 24, 2023

 

Alma Irene Cook, 92, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, October 24, 2023 at AHC Dyersburg.  Born August 16, 1931, she is the daughter of the late Edgar and Mirl Carson.   She was retired from Sylvania and a member of West Dyersburg Church of Christ

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023  in...

Christopher "Cody" Duncan

Christopher "Cody" Duncan

Oct 15, 2023

 

Cody Duncan, 40, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 in Dyersburg.  Born September 6, 1983, he is the son of Cindy Duncan and the late Ricky Nelson Lege’.  Cody worked for Mayberry Lawns.

 

He is survived by his mother, Cindy Duncan; his daughter, Mari Ryan of Henderson; his sister, Lyra Thurman of Dyersburg; his brother, Michael Thurman...

Patsy Lou Joyce

Patsy Lou Joyce

Oct 15, 2023

 

Patsy Joyce, 75, of Ridgely, died Sunday, October 15, 2023 at AHC Dyersburg.  Born December 14, 1947, she is the daughter of the late Finis Clifton and Elizabeth Lou Luckett Markham.  She is a loving Mama and Granny and a member of River of Life Church. Patsy was a certified nursing assistant for many years.

 

Funeral services will...

Suzanne Smith Jones

Suzanne Smith Jones

Oct 13, 2023

 

Suzanne Smith Jones, 63, of Tiptonville, died Friday, October 13, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  Born February 20, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Lavelle Smith Davis Albritton and Bennie Smith.  She was a homemaker.

 

She is survived by her children, Jessica Singleteary of Newbern, Krystal Rivers and William Russell Singleteary, III, both of...

Vera Jones

Vera Jones

Oct 8, 2023

 

Vera Davis Jones, 89, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, October 8, 2023 at her residence.  Born August 4,1934 in Obion County, TN, she is the daughter of the late Grover Cleveland and Vera Mae Hayes Davis.  Vera was a faithful member of Hillcrest Baptist Church. She will always be remembered with a smile on her face and helpful advice as...

Daryl Barber

Daryl Barber

Oct 5, 2023

 

Daryl Lee Barber, 61, of Ridgely, died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at his residence.   Born January 12, 1962, he is the son of the late John Richard and Georgia Mae Baker Barber.  He was a self-employed general laborer.

 

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

 

He is survived by his son, Tyler Barber of Obion;...

Jack Claiborne

Jack Claiborne

Sep 28, 2023

 

Retired Seaman 1st Class Jack Claiborne, 99, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt.  Born in Dyer County September 9, 1924, he is the son of the late Nathaniel Worth and Eva Sayle Claiborne.  He is a lifetime member of First Baptist Church.  Mr. Jack proudly served his country in the United...

Jennie McClain

Jennie McClain

Sep 23, 2023

Jennie Love McClain, 93, of Nashville, formerly of Dyersburg, died Saturday, September 23, 2023 at The Blakeford at Green Hills in Nashville.  Born September 5, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Charles and Essie Mae Richardson Love.  She was a homemaker and a member of Hillcrest Baptist Church.

 

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00...

Barbara Jean Permenter

Barbara Jean Permenter

Sep 22, 2023

 

Barbara Jean Phares Permenter, 57, of Dyersburg, died Friday, September 22, 2023 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville.   Born May 10, 1966, she is the daughter of the late Betty Beebe.

 

Memorial services will be announced at a later date.

 

She is survived by her five sons, Joseph Perry Permenter, III, Phillip Paul Permenter, Jeremiah Permenter,...

Susie May Moore

Susie May Moore

Sep 18, 2023

 

Susie Moore, 90, of Finley, died Monday, September 18, 2023 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg.  Born October 12, 1932, she is the daughter of the late William Alexander and Dovie Haney Tidwell.  She was retired from Heckethorn Manufacturing in Quality Control and an active member of Finley Pentecostal Church.

 

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on...

Emmanuel "Manny" Shaun Molina

Emmanuel "Manny" Shaun Molina

Sep 11, 2023

 

Emmanuel Shaun “Manny” Molina, 32, of Ridgely, died Monday, September 11, 2023 in Ridgely.   Born November 14, 1990, he is the son of Sandra Molina (Anthony Hollandsworth) and Ricardo Jose (Big Rick) Molina.  Manny was a member of Cottonwood Baptist Church.  He was a current student at TCAT Newbern.

 

In addition to his parents, he is survived by...

Grace Ann Lee

Grace Ann Lee

Sep 3, 2023

 

Grace Ann Lee, 81, beloved wife of James Lee, died Sunday morning, September 3, 2023 at her residence.  Born October 10, 1941, she is the daughter of the late Charles Asa and Evelyn Orene Bradshaw Walker.   Mrs. Lee is a member of Three Oaks Baptist Church.  She was retired from Dyersburg Fabrics after 25 years.  Prior to Dyersburg Fabrics...

Lucille Ferguson

Lucille Ferguson

Aug 28, 2023

 

Lucille Ferguson, 100, of Dyersburg, died Monday, August 28, 2023 at Oakwood Community Living Century.  Born October 1, 1922, she is the daughter of the late Doss and Nellie Perciful Johnson.  Mrs. Ferguson retired from Dyersburg Fabrics in 1986.  She was a member of Second Baptist Church and a former hospital volunteer for 20 years.

 

Funeral services will...

Linda Ann Garrett

Linda Ann Garrett

Aug 24, 2023

 

Linda Garrett, 80, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at her residence.  Born December 10, 1942, she is the daughter of the late William Roy and Irene Brasfield.  She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ.

 

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Rehobeth Cemetery officiated...

Richard Baker

Richard Baker

Aug 20, 2023

 

Richard Murry Baker, 70, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, August 20,2023 at his residence.  He was born in Dyersburg on May 11, 1953 to the late Joe William and Margaret Ivey Baker.  He was a 1971 graduate of Dyersburg High School and also a graduate and avid fan of LSU. He was  a former President of the Dyersburg Country Club and...

NovaLeigh Walton

NovaLeigh Walton

Aug 17, 2023

 

 

NovaLeigh Walton passed peacefully in the arms of her loving parents on Thursday, August 17, 2023. She was born on August 5, 2023. During her thirteen short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends.  Her life was a brief gift to us that will live on in our hearts forever.

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