Obituaries for July 18

Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright

Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright (February 26, 1935 – July 13, 2024) 

With great sorrow, we share the news that Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright passed away on July 13, 2024. She was born to Ms. Allie Albritton Holman Peevyhouse and Mr. Arch Peevyhouse on February 26, 1935, at her home in Mason Hall, TN. Bessie attended Mason Hall High School, where she was a cheerleader and known for her hijinks. After graduation, she married her sweetheart, Owen Wright, on June 29th, 1953.

Bessie was a true Christian, and her love for the Lord was unwavering. For many recent years, she attended The House of Prayer in Mayfield, KY, and considered the folks there as her church family. Her faith was the cornerstone of her life.

 In addition to caring for her husband, Owen, Bessie had devoted several years to caring for her mother-in-law and served as a caregiver to numerous older friends. Her compassion extended beyond duty; she loved the elderly as if they were her own family. Her kindness knew no bounds.

 Bessie was not only a caregiver but also an excellent cook. Some of her specialties were chicken and dressing and cherry cobblers. She had a green thumb and found great pleasure in gardening and tending to flowers. Her love for reading enriched her life. She enjoyed puzzles and her sense of humor brightened the days of those around her. Practical jokes were her specialty.

 She is survived by her son, Steven, of Paducah, KY, and daughter, Cheryl Wright, of Kenton, TN, as well as many children of her heart. Her brother, Billy Peevyhouse of Paducah, KY, and her six grandchildren - Lindsay, Megan, Jacob, Dylan, and Holly Wright, and Nathaniel Beeks—will forever hold her in their hearts. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and cousins whom she loved dearly.

 Bessie was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Dottie Mae Carlin, James, Finis, and Sherwood Holman, her husband Owen, two children Kenneth Wright and Lisa Wright Beeks, and grandson Lucas Wright. 

Gifts and memorials may be given to The House of Prayer, Mayfield, KY or The Gideons International. May the memory of Bessie Wright be a blessing to all who knew her.

Funeral services for Mrs. Wright will be held at 3:30 P.M. on Saturday, July 20, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating this service will be Pastor  Verlin Clark. Internment will follow in Pierce Cemetery in  Trimble, Tennessee. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 2:30 PM until 3:30 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home.

Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Bessie Pearl Peevyhouse Wright. Online condolences made be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com

Tommie Ryland Strack

Tommie Ryland Strack, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, entered heaven on June 26th, 2024, surrounded by her daughter and grandchildren.

Born on February 19, 1934, to Al and Ethel Ryland in Detroit, Michigan. She grew up in Dyersburg, Tennessee and graduated from Dyersburg High School in 1952. She attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She received her degree in education and biology. She moved to Dallas after graduation to pursue a career in physical therapy at Baylor University. It is here where she met and married Dr. Dean Strack. After their marriage in October 1957 they moved to Midland, Texas with their son and soon-to-be-born daughter.

She was interested in Art. She studied art for many years at Midland College. She also loved playing bridge and became a life master. Reading, gardening and fishing were always passions as well.

Tommie was an avid gardener. There wasn’t a weed that was safe in her garden and when she was covered in dirt and tired from battling these garden enemies, she was the happiest. She loved roses and birds.

She leaves behind her children, Robert E Strack of New Braunfels and Cheryl Strack Bryson of Dallas, her two granddaughters, Addison Portele and Ryland Powell, along with her step grandchildren, Drew Bryson and Adam Bryson. She also leaves a sister Ida Guthrie and brother Porter Ryland of Dyersburg, Tennessee.

Leta Pauline Daniels Sellers

Leta Pauline Daniels Sellers, 80, of Obion, Tennessee died on Monday, July 15, 2024, at her residence.

Born Saturday, January 15, 1944, in Sparta, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late Leon Denton "D" Daniels and the late Ida Rose Anderson Daniels. Mrs. Sellers was a homemaker. She was a proud OCCHS band booster Granny, dedicated 4-H volunteer leader, and member of Oak Ridge Church of Christ. She was an avid fan of the Tennessee Lady Vols and enjoyed attending the games.  The times that she enjoyed the most were those spent with her family and friends making special memories.

Funeral services for Mrs. Sellers will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 19, 2024, in the Chapel of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Officiating the service will be Bro. Rick Knoll. Interment will follow at Zion Cemetery in the Cloverdale community. Visitation for Mrs. Sellers will be held from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 18, 2024, at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home in Newbern, Tennessee.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her loving husband of sixty-two years, Walter Yates Sellers of Obion, Tennessee; two sons, Scott Sellers (Lisa) of Hop-In, Tennessee and Walter Sellers of Summerville, South Carolina, one daughter, Sara Moore (Steven) of Obion, Tennessee; one  brother, Lonnie Daniels of Sparta, Tennessee and she was "Nanaw" to seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Dortha Teeple, four brothers, Bill Daniels, Doug Anderson, Kenneth Daniels, and Bob Daniels;  granddaughter Toni Sellers Roberts and a daughter-in-law, Daphie Ransom Sellers.

Honoring Mrs. Sellers as pallbearers will be Cory Sellers, Jay Sellers, Kim Sellers, Jon Kerr, Eugene Hudgins, and Steve Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be John Sellers, Bradley Sellers, So Yoshida, and Marcus Granberg.

The family ask that in lieu of flowers, that memorial contributions be directed to the Cloverdale Community, % Mr. Bill Sellers or Mr. Greg Ervin, 4851 Jim Carver Road, Obion, Tennessee 38240.
Online condolences may be made to the family at johnson-williamsfuneralhome.com. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored serve the family of Leta Pauline Daniels Sellers.

Peggy Geraldine Willis Proud

Peggy Geraldine Willis Proud, 91, of Newbern, Tennessee died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Dyersburg Health and Rehabilitation Center.  Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Proud are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Peggy Geraldine Willis Proud.

Barbara JoAnn Oechsner

Barbara JoAnn Oechsner, 67, of Dyersburg, Tennessee died Monday, July 15, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.  A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.  Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Barbara JoAnn Oechsner.