All Obituaries

Linda H. Miller, 81, of Hempstead, Texas, formerly of Tennessee, went home to her heavenly Father on Monday, August 3, 2020. She passed peacefully surrounded by her lovingly children and grandchildren. Mamaw, as she was affectionately called, had a gentle and kind spirit and her family meant everything to her. She lived a simple life and chose to appreciate things that many overlook; preparing a warm home cooked meal, a good book, and scouring a yard sale.   Born Thursday, July...

Kenneth Wayne Freeman, 73 of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Monday, August 3, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, May 19, 1947 in Franklin, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Herman Freeman and the late Inez Freeman. Mr. Freeman was a retired employee of Unico. Cremation services for Mr. Freeman are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by one daughter, Amy Wesley of Newbern, Tennessee; one grandson, Austin Wesley of Newbern, Tennessee...

Haywood Thompson, 81, of Millington, Tennessee, formerly of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital- Bartlett in Bartlett, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 10, 1938, he was the son of the late James Calvin Thompson and the late Pearlie Gertrude "Gert" Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a retired farmer. Due to current national conditions and the family's concern for the health and well being of others, no services will be scheduled. He is survived...

Ronnie Joe Evans, 70, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Harborview Nursing Home in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, July 3, 1950 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Walter C. Evans and the late Annie Lee Ladd Evans. He was the retired owner of R. J.'s Cafe in Newbern, Tennessee and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Graveside services for Mr. Evans will be 4:30 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at Fairview Cemetery in Newbern,...

David Reynolds, 65, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 5, 1954, in Malvern, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William Frank Reynolds and the late Lula Marie Huey Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds was retired from Sara Lee Manufacturing and was a member of First Christian Church in Dyersburg, Tennessee. David retired from Sara Lee after many years of dedicated service. He was able to enjoy...

 Willa Dean Marvin  October 10, 1931       July 29, 2020 Willa Marvin, former resident of Tiptonville, Tennessee died peacefully upon the dawn of the morning on July 29, 2020.  She was surrounded in her room which was full of love at the residence of her daughter in Birmingham, Alabama.   Willa and her beloved dog Eli moved to Irondale, Alabama in November of 2017 upon departing her endeared home on Reelfoot Lake.  She chose this move to be...

Robert E. Dunivant, 67, of Dyer, Tennessee, died Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Private graveside services for Mr. Dunivant will be held at Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer, Tennessee. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert E. Dunivant.

Johnny Jefferson Tidwell, 50, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Monday, October 20, 1969 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was a self-employed Master Cabinet Maker. A celebration of life service for Mr. Tidwell will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, August 1, 2020 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Charles Haliburton. He leaves to cherish his memory, two...

Albert Douglas "Doug" Weldon, Jr., 51,of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 6, 1968 in Watervliet, Michigan, he was the son of Albert Douglas Weldon, Sr. and Joyce Scott Weldon. Mr. Weldon was a mechanic and former owner of EZD Muffler. Memorial services for Mr. Weldon will be held at 6:00 PM on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Miller's Chapel Church of Jesus Christ located at 593 Bonicord Road,...

Bill Boyers, 76, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, July 25, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Monday, September 27, 1943 in Morgantown, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Albert Abram Boyers and the late Gladys Barbara Hartman Boyers. He was a retired maintenance supervisor for Unnico. Mr. Boyers was an avid fisherman. He shared his love for the Lord while teaching Sunday School for many years to all ages. He was a member of the Trimble First Baptist Church and...