Obituaries for July 23

Ingeborg Karolina Jowers

Ingeborg Karolina Jowers, 97, of Dyersburg, TN, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at The Bay at Dyersburg Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Ingeborg was born on March 14, 1927, in Wurzburg, Germany, to the late Josef and Karolina Lutz Harteis. For 15 years, Ingeborg taught German Language and Culture to the United States Army servicemen who were stationed in Germany and surrounding areas.

In 1966, Ingeborg moved to the United States and settled in Dyersburg, TN. She became a naturalized citizen on May 1, 1972. Ingeborg worked at First Citizens National Bank for over 30 years and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She also worked in the nursery at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church for 40-plus years.

Ingeborg loved being in nature, her dachshund and children. She also taught German classes to Dr. Daniel Green, Dr. James Flatt, and anyone else who was eager to learn the language.

A celebration of life service will be from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, July 27, 2024, at the Cumberland Presbyterian Church Sanctuary with Rev. Dr. Pam Phillips-Burk speaking. Any friends of Ingeborg are welcome to share stories about her life. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Survivors include her very close friends, Jane Cutler, Sandra Pruitt, Donna Everett, Tom and Addie Horn, Dr. Danny Green, Ramona Stevenson, and Mandy Pierce; her caregiver, Rosie Ramey; and many friends. She is also survived by many people she cared for at Cumberland Presbyterian Church as her children because she did not have any of her own.

Memorials may be directed to the Dyersburg/Dyer County Humane Society, 1120 East Court Street, Dyersburg, TN 38024, or to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105, or at stjude.org/memorial.

John D. Epperson

John D. Epperson, Jr., 58, of Hornbeak, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2024, in the Ridgely Chapel of Curry Funeral Home, officiated by Brother Eric Burress.

The family will receive visitors Wednesday, July 24 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Epperson family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.

Judy Burkeen

Judy Burkeen, 63, of Dyersburg, died Saturday, July 20th at her residence. Visitation will be 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 23rd at the Cottonwood Baptist Church in Ridgely. Funeral services will be at noon on Wednesday, July 24 at the Cottonwood Baptist Church with Reverend Ronnie Turner officiating. Interment will follow in New Haven Cemetery in Ridgely.

Funeral services are under the direction of Curry Funeral Home. We are privileged and honored to serve the Burkeen family. You may share your condolences and your memories with the family at www.curryfuneral.com.