All Obituaries

Wayne Clayton Hulme, 82, of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, September 19, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 15, 1941, in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Howard Clayton Hulme and the late Ruth Cooley Hulme.  Mr. Hulme was a retired superintendent from Stanley Jones Corporation and later retired from Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.  He was a proud member of the Mechanized Cavalry and a member and former deacon at Parr Avenue...

Jennifer Elaine Watlington, age 39, of Lakeview, Arkansas passed away Monday, September 18, 2023. Jennifer was born December 31, 1983 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Eddie and Deborah Nail Watlington. She had a contagious smile and an open personality. She was a kind, give it their all, kind of person always willing to help others. She loved the sun, moon and butterflies, as well as lighthouses and hiking. She loved spending time with the only man that gave her peace and happiness, her husband,...

Marcia Inez Odom Thomas, 94 of Newbern, Tennessee died on Monday, September 18, 2023, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Saturday, March 30, 1929, in Caruthersville, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Luther Odom, Sr. and the late Vera Inez McCullough Odom. Ms. Thomas worked at Morris Glove Factory and later retired from Dyer County Community Housing as Executive Director. She was a proud member for seventy-five years of Newbern First Baptist Church in...

F. T. Patton, 86, of Yorkville TN died Monday September 18, 2023, at his home surrounded by the love of his wife and family. Born January 10, 1937, in Gadsden AL. He was the son of the late Thomas lee Patton and Cora Cleo Patton (Relford). F. T. Patton is survived by his wife of 62 years, Martha Hellen Patton (Todd), His 3 daughters; Sue (Dan) Pevovar of Redford MI, Martha (Scott) Bloodworth Milan TN, and Lyn (Jon) McCoy Milan TN. Six grandchildren; Olivia Pevovar Reford MI, Trevor...

Renee Lynn Epperson, 45, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at North Knoxville Medical Center in Powell, Tennessee. Born Friday, August 18, 1978. in Dyersburg, Tennessee, she was the daughter of Roger Isbell (Donna) and Brenda Griffin  Wilkerson. Mrs. Epperson was the office manager for Kirk Nissan of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She enjoyed spending time with her family and would often say that her favorite place in the world to be was where she could put her arms...

Darren Carl Lamar Jones, 28, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Born March 17, 1995, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Darryl Jones and Katrina Ann Russell.  Mr. Jones was a 2013 graduate of Dyer County High School and attended the University of Memphis, He was a customer services representative for AllState Life Insurance. Graveside services for Mr. Jones will be held at 2:00...

Kenneth Wayne Clutts, 74, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, December 12, 1948, in Dyersburg, Tennessee; he was the son of  the late Grady William Clutts and the late Martha Mae Chilcutt Clutts.  Mr. Clutts was a retired employee of Jimmy Dean Foods.  He enjoyed singing, fishing and visiting with his family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Clutts will be held at 1:00...

Scotty Forsythe, 64 of Newbern, Tennessee, died on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, April 8, 1959, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Bivian Forsythe and the late Virginia Roby Forsythe. Mr. Forsythe was a former construction employee.  Graveside services for Mr. Forsythe will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, September 17, 2023, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Kent...

Javan Reed Maxedon, known to everyone as Max, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023, in Obion County, Tennessee. Max was born on March 30, 1943, and was the oldest son of Reeder Henry Maxedon and Audrey Marlene Stanley Maxedon. He married Karen Larae Roper on April 26, 1963, in Salt Lake City, Utah. They had five children during their marriage. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Stacey. He is survived by his wife Karen; children Delreed (Rosemary), Tammy (Ryan), Jeremy (Amanda), and...

Jimmy Clyde Harber, Jr., 50 of Covington, Tennessee, died on Thursday, September 14, 2023, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, November 24, 1972, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jimmy Clyde Harber, Sr. and the late Nora Ann Fortner Harber. Mr. Harber worked in the maintenance department at Eaton Global in Newbern, Tennessee. He loved cars, Dale Earnhardt, rock music, and fishing. A Celebration of Life visitation for Mr. Harber...