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Ronald Lee Jones
Wednesday, March 05, 2003
Ronald Lee Jones, 50, of Tiptonville, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at his residence.
He was a farmer and a commercial fisherman.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the Ridgely chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home.
Eddie Ray Bryan
Wednesday, March 05, 2003
Eddie Ray Bryan, 60, of Pine Bluff, Ark., formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at his residence.
Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at First United Methodist Church in Pine Bluff with the Rev. Mitch Shelburne and the Rev. Delores Stroud officiating. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at 6-8 p.m. today at Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Home in Pine Bluff.
Emma Lee Beckett Batts
Thursday, March 06, 2003
Emma Lee Beckett Batts, of Nashville, formerly of Dyersburg, died Thursday, Feb. 27, 2003.
She was a retired teacher at Dyersburg High School.
Services will be at 12 p.m. Saturday at Tabernacle Baptist Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.Smith Brothers Funeral Directtors Inc. of Nashville and H.H. Hudson Funeral Home in Dyersburg are in charge of arrangements. The family will receive visitors Friday at H.H. Hudson Funeral Home and at 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday at the church.
Marcella Maupin
Thursday, March 06, 2003
Marcella Maupin, 59, of Newbern, died Tuesday, March 4, 2003 at her residence.
She was a homemaker and a member of Glendale Church of Christ.
Services will be at 11 a.m. today in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with Brother Tom Bright officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.
Willie Bell
Thursday, March 06, 2003
Willie Bell, 88, of Cushing, Okla., formerly of Dyersburg, died Monday, March 3, 2003 at Cushing Regional Hospital.
She was a homemaker.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with Brother Parks Thurmond officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.
The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Virginia Charlene Laws Dowell
Friday, March 07, 2003
Virginia Charlene Laws Dowell, 80, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, March 5, 2003 at Oakwood Manor Nursing Care.
She was a homemaker and a member of Phillips Street Church of Christ.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. today in Fairview Cemetery with Brother John Stacy officiating. J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home is charge of arrangements.
Jeffrey Wayne McDavid
Monday, March 10, 2003
Jeffrey Wayne McDavid, 35, of Clarkton, MO, died on Friday, February 28, 2003, in Clarkton, MO.
He was born on April 14, 1967, in Paris, TN to his mother Patricia Crowe McDavid and father Donald Richard McDavid. He worked at Plastene Supply in Portageville early in life and was united in marriage on May 26, 2000 in Piggott, AR to survivor Dawn "Shelly" Simpson.
Funeral Services were at Delisle Funeral Home on Monday, March 3, 2003 at 1:00 p.m. with clergy by Rev. Jack Allen. Burial was at Standfield Cemetery in Clarkton, MO.
V. J. Shanklin
Monday, March 10, 2003
Mr. V. J. Shanklin, of Dresden, TN, died at 86 years of age on Wednesday, March 5th, 2003 at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Home.
Mr. Shanklin, a retired Dresden High School Ag. and FFA teacher, was born in Latham, TN to the late Roscoe and Charity Jones Shanklin. He was a member of Southside Church of Christ in Dresden and a former member of the Weakley County Commissioner and Rotary Club.
Funeral Services were at 2 p.m. Sunday at Southside Church of Christ in Dresden, followed by the burial at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden, hosted by Bowlin Funeral Home, Inc.
Buddie Adcock
Monday, March 10, 2003
Buddie Adcock, 83, of Dyersburg, died Friday, March 7th, 2003 at his residence in Dyersburg.
He was a farmer and known to locals as "the man in the window" because of his tendency to stand at the window of his residence and wave to the passers-by.
Visitation is today from 6:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral home. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 p.m. on Monday at Johnson Funeral Home and led by Rev. Don Williams. Burial to be at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern.
Dr. John McQueen Guttery Jr.
Monday, March 10, 2003
Renowned local dentist Dr. John McQueen Guttery Jr. died Friday at Dyersburg Manor Nursing Care. He was 87.
"There wasn't a finer or better dentist in the world," said longtime friend Billy Yates. "Dr. Guttery was a good citizen, a great contributor to the community. He will be missed."
Guttery, a 12-year member of the Dyersburg City School Board, was a World War II veteran and served as a dentist in London in the U.S. Army Medical Corps.
He attended the University of Alabama from 1933- 1935 and graduated from the University of Louisville with a degree in Dental Medicine in 1939. He was a life member of the Tennessee State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He served on the Tennessee State Board of Dental Examiners from 1956-1962 and was elected to a Fellowship in the American College of Dentists in 1956.
He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and served on the official board of the Board of Trustees.
"Dr. Guttery was one of the outstanding gentlemen of his time," said R.H. "Red" Bond, a longtime friend who for many years worked at the Southern Bell telephone office downtown, next to Guttery's dental office. "He was held in the highest respect by anyone who knew him. He and his wife and family are some of the nicest people you could ever know. I counted it a privilege to be his friend."
Yates said Guttery had strong faith in the church.
"We was a strong believer in prayer," said Yates. "Once he told me he was out picking up limbs and got down and couldn't get up. He said he wrestled around and tried to pick himself up, but couldn't.
"He said 'I better get me some help' and began to pray.
"Sometime soon thereafter a meterman or mailman or someone -- someone who wasn't on their regular schedule for whatever reason -- happened to walk by and see him there. He showed that prayer works."
"He was also an excellent dentist -- I still have some gold in my mouth he put in there 54 years ago."
Guttery is survived by a daughter, Katherine Guttery Evans of Dyersburg; two sons, John M. Guttery III of Germantown and Stephen D. Guttery of Dyersburg' eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vivian Ballard Guttery,
Visitation is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. today at Curry Funeral Home.
Graveside services are scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday at Fairview Cemetery.
George Russell Williams
Monday, March 10, 2003
who for 36 years ran Williams Furniture at Four Points, died Saturday night at his home south of Dyersburg.
Born Oct. 27, 1930 to Fred and Evie Williams in St. Joseph, Tenn., he moved with his family to the Bruceville community in 1937 along with a sister and five brothers. Williams was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving on the U.S.S. Coral Sea for two years and at Norfolk, Va. for two years.
He was a member of Palestine United Methodist Church and a Mason.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Polly; one son, Doug; and three grandchildren, Sarah Atkeson and Adam Williams of Fowlkes and Kyle Williams of Springfield, Ill,; four great-grandchildren, Chelsea Atkeson, Scarlett Williams, J.R. Williams and Leigh Ann Campbell; and three brothers, Bob Williams of Tiptonville, Laramore Williams of Memphis and Pete Williams of Friendship.
Visitation is scheduled at 5 p.m. today at Halls Funeral Home with funeral services at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Brother Walt Asher and Brother Frank Gardner will officiate.
Pallbearers will be David Williams, Don Williams, Ricky Williams, Tommy Ownby, Joe Hooper and Tom Eison Jr.
Geneva Davis
Monday, March 10, 2003
Geneva Davis, 77, of Dyersburg, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
She was a retired employee of Dyersburg Fabrics for 48 years and attended East Dyersburg Pentecostal Church.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday in the chapel of J.W. Curry & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. John Morris and the Rev. Ron Lovins officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg.
The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Lella Lorene White
Monday, March 10, 2003
Mrs. Lella Lorene White, 92, of Dyersburg, died Thursday, March 6, 2003 at Dyersburg Regional Medical Center Hospital.
She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a member of the Usher and Trustee boards.
Funeral Services will be today at 1:30 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian Church in Dyersburg with Rev. Calvin White officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Dyersburg.
Jacob Glen Scott
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Jacob Glen Scott, infant son of K.J. and Jamie Scott of Ridgely, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Keystone Church of God in Tiptonville with Brother Anthony Love officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family will receive visitors at 6 p.m. today at the church.
Wenona Plunk
Tuesday, March 11, 2003
Wenona Plunk, 90, of Selmer, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at Ridgely Care & Rehabilitation Center.
She was a homemaker.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Shackelford Funeral Directors of Selmer. Burial will be in Maggie Jones Cemetery in Finger.
Jimmie Ed Williams
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Jimmie Ed Williams, 47, of Henning, died Saturday, March 8, 2003 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Ripley.
He was farmer for Wakefield Farms.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at El Canaan Church in Henning with the Rev. J.E. Sullen officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery in Henning.
The family will receive visitors at 12-6 p.m. Friday at Currie's Funeral Home.
Jacob Glenn Scott
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Jacob Glenn Scott, infant son of K.J. and Jamie Scott of Ridgely, died Sunday, March 9, 2003 at LeBonheur Children's Hospital in Memphis.
Services will be at 1 p.m. today at Keystone Church of God in Tiptonville with Brother Anthony Love officiating. Burial will be in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alice Rickman
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Alice Rickman, 87, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at Oakwood Manor.
She was a retired nurse's aide and a member of Southside Baptist Church.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Naylor and the Rev. Ronnie Wylie officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery.
The family will receive visitors at 5:30-9 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Daniel Curtis Willis
Wednesday, March 12, 2003
Daniel Curtis Willis, 71, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at Baptist Hospital-East in Memphis.
He was a retired agent with MetLife, a U.S. Army Korean War veteran, a member of Harvest Baptist Church and a member of Life Underwriters Association.
Services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathe Ozment officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg.
The family will receive visitors at 5-8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Leonard Asbridge
Friday, March 14, 2003
Leonard Asbridge of Brandon, Miss., formerly of Dyersburg, died March 5, 2003. He attended the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville, where he was a stand-out athlete in track & field, baseball, and football. After barely missing a chance to attend Gallaudet University, he returned to his native Dyer County and began work as a printer, ultimately settling in Memphis. He worked as a printer for 52 years. He taught sign language to hearing people throughout his life, especially in retirement, when he actively put together classes comprised of members of his church or folks in his neighborhood. In 1992, he was named to Alumni Hall of Fame at the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville and in 1988 was named "Senior Citizen of the Year" by the Memphis-Shelby County Commission on Aging. Graveside services were held Monday in Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis.
