All Obituaries

Alfred Wayne Tidwell, 76 of Memphis, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born Wednesday, October 21, 1942 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He retired from IUEC Local 30 in Memphis, Tennessee. A celebration of life visitation for Mr. Tidwell will be held on Friday, April 26, 2019 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee He is survived by his wife, Lisa Ward Tidwell; four sons, Tim Tidwell, Terry...

Trumon Gwinn Allmon, 81 of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at Oakwood Community Living Center in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, June 25, 1937, in Friendship, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Reggie Littleton "Litt" Gwinn and the late Robbie Mae Gwinn. Mrs. Allmon was the retired executive program assistant for the Dyersburg USDA/ASCS Office in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She was a member of the Tigrett Church Of Christ. Funeral services for Mrs....

Eva Faye Hudson, 76 of Humboldt, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at her residence in Humboldt, Tennessee. Born Saturday, September 19, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joe Claybrook and the late Johnnie Craig Claybrook. She was a retired farmer, taxidermist and she served Gibson County as the first lady Road Commissioner. Mrs. Hudson was a member of the Gibson Wells United Methodist Church. Funeral services for Mrs. Hudson will be held at 12;00 PM on Wednesday, April 24,...

Tabitha Tallulah Cavaness, 41 of Alamo, Tennessee died on Sunday, April 21, 2019, at the home of her parents in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Monday, March 20, 1978 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She held a Masters of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Tennessee and was a licensed Professional Engineer. She was the Director of Project Development for the State of Tennessee Department of Transportation. Mrs. Cavaness was a member of the Davidson Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian...

Sarah Lee Craig Mitchell, 84 of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Obion, Tennessee, died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at her residence in Chicago, Illinois. Born Friday, December 21, 1934 in Obion, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Fred Craig and the late Alice Carter Craig. Mrs. Mitchell was a home-maker. Graveside services for Mrs. Mitchell will be 2:30 PM on Thursday, April 25, 2019, at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Rev. Rick Isbell...

Michael Dwayne King, 65, of Dyer, Tennessee died on Friday, April 19, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Friday, December 25, 1953 in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He was the son of the late Rev. Alton King and the late Betty Hurt King. Mr. King was a retired truck driver for Cowan Logistics. Funeral services for Mr. King will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be...

Roger Cathey, 67, of Friendship, Tennessee, died on Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, August 28, 1951 in Dyer County, Tennessee, he was the son of the late James Cathey and the late Lorene Kirk Cathey. He and his wife, Jo Ann, served as the music worship leaders for Cornerstone Church of God in Dyersburg, Tennessee; where he was a member. Funeral services for Mr. Cathey will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23,...

Alma Marshall, 85 of Trimble, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Tuesday, November 28, 1933 in Dyer County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late John Wesley Bradford and the late Emma Pearl Albritton Bradford. Mrs. Marshall was a home-maker and retired factory employee. She was a member of the Trimble First Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Funeral services for Mrs. Marshall...

Ryan Patrick Kennedy, 26, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, August 6, 1992 in Beaumont, Texas, Ryan was a graduate of Dyersburg High School and an employee of Sonic of Dyersburg, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Kennedy are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. He is survived by his mother, Shannon Lay Kennedy (Ray) of Dyersburg, Tennessee; his father, David A. Kennedy of Beaumont, Texas ;...

Joseph Eric Kates, 47, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died on Saturday, April 13, 2019, at his residence in Dyersburg,Tennessee. Born Friday, April 23, 1971, in Benton, Arkansas. He was an employee of SRG in Newbern, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Kates will be 1:00 PM on Saturday, April 20, 2019, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Rev. Nathe Ozment . Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery in Newbern,Tennessee. Visitation will be Saturday,...