All Obituaries

Gary Dwayne Permenter, 63, of Newbern, Tennessee died on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at his residence in Newbern, Tennessee. Born Friday, January 4, 1957 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late J. D. Permenter and the late Sue Permenter. He was the owner of Gary Permenter Construction Company. Mr. Permenter was an avid fan of the Tennessee Vols and Dallas Cowboys. He enjoyed lake life where he made many memories with his family and friends. Funeral services for Mr. Permenter will...

Jan Dodson Eddlemon, 73, of Trimble,Tennessee, died Saturday, August 8, 2020, at AHC in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born on Tuesday, September 17, 1946 in Obion County, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James C. Dodson and the late Margaret Morris Dodson Prince. Mrs. Eddlemon was a home-maker and member of the Trimble First Baptist Church. Graveside services for Mrs. Eddlemon will be 11:00 AM on Monday, August 10, 2020 at Mason Hall Cemetery. Officiating this service will be Dr. Rick...

Brian Keith Clanton, 51, of Trimble, Tennessee died on Friday, August 7, 2020, in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Born Thursday, July 17, 1969 in Dyersburg, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Jerry Wayne Clanton and the late Patsy Marie Moore Clanton. Graveside services for Mr. Clanton will be 3:00 PM on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at Pierce Cemetery in Trimble, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Mr. Matt Stafford, Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. He is survived by two...

James H. Smith, 80, of Friendship, Tennessee died on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee. Born Sunday, April 14, 1940 in Greene County, Arkansas, he was the son of the late William Henry Smith and the late Hazel Marie Morgan Smith Rucker. He was a retired employee of Murray Guard Company. Mr. Smith was a trustee and member of Miller's Chapel Church of Jesus Christ. Funeral services for Mr. Smith will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday,...

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...