Nancy Johnson, 78, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Friday, January 28, 2022, at AHC of Dyersburg in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Born Saturday, September 11, 1943 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Roy King and the late Annie Putman King. Mrs.. Johnson was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
Cremation services for Mrs. Johnson are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Private graveside services for Mrs. Johnson will be held at a later date.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of fifty-seven years, Ronald David Johnson of Dyersburg, Tennessee; three daughters, Tammy Maria Jowers (Bart) of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Tina Michele Joslin (Kevin) of Dyersburg, Tennessee and Misty Nicole Haynes (Chris) of Alamo, Tennessee and she was "Nana" to her seven grandchildren and a special niece, Donna Hicks (Eddie) of Dyersburg, Tennessee.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one great grandson, Colt Lee Haynes and three sisters, Marilyn Polotko, Gladys Schroeder and Peggy Thomas.
Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Nancy Johnson.
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Dale Milner, 75, of Dyersburg, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg. Born September 27, 1946, he was the son of the late Thomas and Ethelene Milner. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church where he was a member of the choir, an Elder, and served as Clerk of the Session. He was a high school English teacher at Halls High School and Dyersburg High School for over 40 years. He also taught English courses at Dyersburg State Community College and English as a Second Language at NSK.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 5, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church officiated by Reverend Bill Evans and Reverend Gage Jordan. Interment will be at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery in Camden.
Serving as pallbearers will be Garrett Sydnor, John Grant McConnell, Charles Rasberry, Clay Sydnor, Craig Milner and Floyd Speck. Honorary pallbearer will be Danny Dabbs.
The family will receive visitors Saturday, February 5th beginning at 9:00 a.m. until service time at the church.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Sharon Milner; one daughter Meredith Sydnor (Clay) of Troy; one son Craig Milner (Heather) of Franklin; three grandchildren, Garrett Sydnor, Maddie Sydnor, and Jentry Sydnor of Troy.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 1005 Hwy. 51 ByPass West, Dyersburg, TN 38024 or Liberty United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 3135 State Hwy. 69A, Camden, TN 38320.
Funeral services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Milner family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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In his 76 years, the Honorable Judge Lee Moore led a life full of accomplishments but was known best for what mattered most to him: his abiding faith and love of family, friends and community. On January 28, 2022, he left the comfort of this world and met comfort in the arms of his Lord and the loved ones who had gone before him.
Born on January 6, 1946, to the Late Dr. Russell Lee Moore and the late Dorothy Frances Jordan Moore, he was a lifelong Dyer County resident.
A graduate of the University of Mississippi and a member of the Sigma Nu fraternity, Judge Moore earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Mississippi School of law and began practicing in 1971. He was appointed to Circuit Court Judge in 1997 and retired from this position on December 1, 2021.
An avid athlete, Moore played baseball, football and basketball for Dyersburg High School and continued to play baseball while attending the University of Mississippi. He would want you to know that in his junior year, he led the SEC in home runs under Coach Tom Swayze. Upon returning to Dyersburg, he joined the Men’s Fast Pitch Softball League where he blasted 36 home runs in the eight-team league. And while he enjoyed any opportunity to discuss his days as an athlete and the current state of sports at Ole Miss, Moore’s love for his wife, children and grandchildren was paramount. He never met a stranger. His genuine laughter, quick wit and sense of humor were contagious. He was known for his fervent honesty and unshakable integrity and yet remarkable kindness to all.
He strived to live a life of Christian conviction over convenience. His faith was at the forefront of his life. He and his family attend Dyersburg Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
He is a member of the Dyer County Bar Association, serving as past president, as well as a member of the Tennessee Bar Association and the Mississippi State Bar. He served his community as a member of the Dyersburg Rotary Club (1973-1998), serving as past president; a Paul Harris Fellow on the Board of Directors of Frontier Federal Savings and Loan Association (1978-1982); member of the Board of Directors of the Dyersburg, Dyer County Chamber of Commerce (1980-1983); a member and Chairman of the Dyersburg City School Board (1985-1987); member of the First Tennessee Bank Regional Advisory Board (1988-1996); and was selected to All Tennessee School Board in 1991.
Judge Moore is survived by his loving wife, Janice Chitwood Moore; his beloved children Captain Russell Lee Moore III (Amy), Jacksonville, FL.; Jordan Willis (Matthew), Dyersburg, TN; and four grandchildren, Adam Trethewey, Kyra Trethewey, Madelyn Moore, and Harper Willis, and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends. He is preceded in death by his sister, Anne Jordan Moore McColgan, Dyersburg, TN.
Pallbearers will be Norman Burks, Jr., William Robert Burks, Jerry Edwards, Errol Hook, Hubert Jones, Dayton Kellar, Dr. Fred Moore, Dr. Pete Thompson. Honorary Pallbearers will be Danny Dedmon and Judge Steven Stafford.
A private family service will be held, per Judge Moore’s request.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Shriners Hospital for Children, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and the New Life Union Mission.
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Gladys Calenia Williams Orr, age 97, of Dyersburg, TN passed away Saturday, January 29, 2022 at AHC Healthcare in Dyersburg.
She was born on March 31, 1924, in Dyer County, TN to the late Obie and Mary Long Williams. Early on in life Gladys worked at Sylvania and All Wear in Newbern but the job she cherished the most was being a homemaker. She was known for being a caregiver for all she met and loved spending time with her family. Gladys was a member at Harvest Baptist Church for many years where she was very involved in all church activities.
The family will receive visitors from 1:00-3:00 p.m. Monday January 31, 2022 at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Monday, January 31, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. David Brooks officiating. Burial will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her sister, Shirley Bell of Herman, MO; four grandchildren, Penny Nale Cherry (Fred), Eugene McLean (Marilyn), Kathy Tidwell, and Gloria Harrington all of Dyersburg, TN; eight great-grandchildren, Leah Cherry Vaughn (Hunter), Lara Beth Cherry Howell (Terry), Derek Harrington, Amber Harrington Davis (Cody), Brittaney Tidwell, Austin Tidwell, Scott Hollingsworth (Erin), and Chad Hollingsworth (Amanda) all of Dyersburg; and four great great-grandchildren, Slayton Wayne Vaughn, Cannon Woods Davis, Haddie Reed, and Chandler Jo Reed.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Eston Orr; her daughter, Dianne McLean; three brothers, Paul Williams, Joe Williams and James Williams; and three sisters, Juanita Cooper, Betty King and Grapel Bottoms.
Honoring Gladys as pallbearers will be Eugene McLean, David Williams, Keith Robinson, Derek Harrington, Austin Tidwell and Scott Hollingsworth. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Cherry, Bill Hardin, and all her nephews.
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Dewey Larry Christian III, age 79, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Mr. Rusty Hilliard, Jr. and Mr. Tim Miller officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors starting at 9 a.m. until service time at the funeral home.
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Sam Criswell, 86, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Criswell will be 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home with interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery.
The family will receive friends beginning at 12:00 noon on Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.
We are privileged and honored to serve the Criswell family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.
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Robert Allen Garner, 65, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at his residence.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at Sorrell's Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Trevor Sewell officiating. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Family members and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
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Trena Work Hall, 66, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, died Saturday at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Funeral services for Ms. Hall will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday at the First Baptist Church in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Interment will follow Antioch Cemetery in Hornbeak, Tennessee. Visitation for Ms. Hall will be held on Tuesday from 5:00 PM under 7:00 PM at the First Baptist Church in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Trena Work Hall.
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Joy Hampton, 67, of Newbern, Tennessee, died Monday, January 31, 2022 at her residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Hampton will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Joy Hampton.
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Sue Frances Ladd, 90, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee and Greenfield, Tennessee, died Sunday at The Villa in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Funeral services for Mrs. Ladd will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Sue Frances Ladd.
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Ovid Curtis Perkins, Jr., 76, of Tiptonville, TN, passed away on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 1, 2022 in the Tiptonville Chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Bro. Aaron Bargery officiating. Burial will be in Lake Memorial Gardens.
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James William "Sonny" Strawn, 69, of Newbern, Tennessee died Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. A celebration of life graveside service for Mr. Strawn will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at North Union Cemetery. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery.
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of James William "Sonny" Strawn.