Obituaries for March 15, 2018 Thursday, March 15, 2018
Billy DeWayne Fewell Gibbons, 79 years old, of the Viar Community. went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Born and raised in Finley, Tennessee to George Gibbons and Allie Smith Gibbons, on October 18, 1938. Billy was raised in the Finley Community, at Finley Pentecostal Church and became a member of First Christian Church in 1985. Billy lived a long and adventurous life. Serving in the United States Air Force, from February 1956-February 1960. An avid musician, Billy played most instruments and played them all by ear. The guitar and piano were his favorites. Billy was a salesman. He sold life insurance, office supplies, automobiles and watermelons with his kids. In 1976, Billy opened his first used-car dealership in Dyersburg, 51 Motor Co. and later changed it over to be Gibbons Auto Sales. In his younger years, Billy enjoyed camping, water sports and fishing. Later in life he enjoyed his John Deere tractor, trips to Biloxi, MS and pool (billiards). Funeral services for Mr. Gibbons will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, March 16, 2018 in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor Jeff Hall. Interment will follow in Dyer County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and on Friday from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Survived by his wife of 35 years, Cynthia West Gibbons. One son, Scott D. Gibbons, of Dyersburg. Two daughters, Stacey Gibbons Peevyhouse (David) of Newbern, Shannon Gibbons Powell (Allen) of Trimble, two grandsons, Ethan Scott Gibbons, of Dyersburg, and Bradley Taylor Gilbert of Newbern, one granddaughter, Erin Renee’ Lee of Newbern. Two great-grandchildren, Malia Ann Gibbons, of Dyersburg and Jayce Diezel Fewell Gilbert, of Newbern. Four nephews, Tommy Gibbons (Penny) of Trimble, TN, Jimmy Gibbons (Pam) of Jackson, TN, David Gibbons of Alamo, TN and Kenny Gibbons (April) of Newbern, TN. One niece, Debbie Pierce of Biloxi, MS. One step brother-in-law, Andy Wright (Nancy) of Dyersburg, his mother-in-law, Emily West of Newbern, TN and a sister-in-law, Sharon West of Newbern, TN. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon Gail Gibbons in 2008. The mother to his children, Patsy J. Gibbons, 2010. His parents, George Gibbons and Allie Seaton. A special aunt, who helped raise him, Margaret Smith. His only brother, Thomas Gibbons, March 13, 2010. Pallbearers will be Tommy Gibbons, Jimmy Gibbons, Kenny Gibbons, Nathan Gibbons, Tommy Taylor and Danny Childress. Honorary pallbearers will be Cecil Armstrong and Sam Bopp. The family requests memorials be directed to the First Christian Church, % Building Fund, 1200 Community Park Rd., Dyersburg, TN 38024 or the Community Cancer Fund, P.O. Box # 1055, Dyersburg, Tennessee. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Billy DeWayne Fewell Gibbons. Mary Ellen Stevens, 70, of Bonicord, TN, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born on February 27, 1948, in Tennemo, TN to the late Edward Lindsey Deaton and the late Mary Elizabeth Stokes Deaton. Mary was retired from the packing department at Tupperware and was a member of Phillips Street Church of God. She loved her family and church family, loved to write poems, cooking and gardening. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2018 in the chapel of Dyersburg Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Davis officiating. Burial will be in Bellevernon Cemetery in Friendship. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Dyersburg Funeral Home. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Billy Stevens of Bonicord; a son, Dewayne Stevens of Dyersburg; two daughters, Tracy Purvis and Angie Wilson (Kevin), all of Dyersburg; a brother, Lindsey Deaton (Jackie) of Halls; three sisters, Pauline Leake (Aubrey) and Janis Meadows, all of Dyersburg and Catherine Jones (Eddie) of Ripley; three grandchildren, Allison Damas (Brad) of Knoxville, Adam Purvis (Claire) of Newbern and Austin Purvis (Haley) of Dyersburg; and two great-grandchildren, Nash Taylor Damas and Nori Ann Hope Purvis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Deaton and Roger Deaton. Pallbearers will be Adam Purvis, Austin Purvis, Stephen Leake, Jason Funderburk, Jason Jones and Brad Damas. Honorary pallbearers will be Eric Funderburk, Scotty Leake, Charles Jr. Moore, Johnny Jones and Jeff Moore. Condolences may be left at: www.dyersburgfuneralhome.net (Arrangements by Dyersburg Funeral Home, 420 Hwy 51 Bypass West, Dyersburg, TN 38024, 731-285-3021) Dorothy Parks, 79, of Lexington, Tennessee, formerly of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Tuesday at Golden Living Center in Lexington, Tennessee. Graveside services for Ms. Parks will be 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at Zion Cemetery in Elbridge, Tennessee. Officiating this service will be Bro. Serge Shoemaker. Visitation will be Thursday from 9:00 AM until 9:30 AM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ms. Dorothy Parks. Peggy Sue Rodgers, age 81, of Halls died Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Methodist North Hospital. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Friday, March 16 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. Burial will be in Halls Cemetery. Calling hours will be Thursday, March 15 from 5-8 pm at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN. John Richards, 74, of Dyersburg, passed away on Wednesday at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Dyersburg Funeral Home.
