Obituaries for October 17

Obits

Dorothy Elizabeth Floyd

Dorothy Elizabeth Floyd, age 84, of Friendship, TN went to her heavenly home Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Dyersburg Manor in Dyersburg, TN. Dorothy was born October 8, 1940, in Crockett County, TN. She is the daughter of the late Mark Oneal and the late Carrie Lee (Littles) Pool.

She was a homemaker, but her favorite job was being a mother and nanny to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Dorothy is survived by one daughter: Donna Ortega of Ripley, TN and one son: David Floyd of Halls, TN; Sister of three brothers: Percy Pool of Halls, TN, John Pool of Friendship, TN, and Thomas Pool of Alamo, TN. She also leaves behind six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Floyd; daughter, Diane Bane; two sisters, Mary Brown and Linda Woodard; two brothers, James Pool and Junior Pool; and one grandchild.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Lebanon Church, 6034 Chestnut Bluff Rd. Friendship, TN with Bro. Jesse Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Lebanon Cemetery.

Calling hours will be Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Lebanon Church, 6034 Chestnut Bluff Rd. Friendship, TN.

Sarah Cooper

Sarah's story began July 21, 1931, when she was born to proud parents Eula Mae and Arthur Foster Smith in Newbern Tennessee. She grew up in a large close-knit family with her sisters, Mary Lou (Smith) Jones, Mary Ellen (Smith) Welch, Rebecca (Smith) Powell, brother Authur Foster Smith Jr, and niece Frankie (Burnett) Stubberfield. She met the love of her life Willie Louis Cooper as a teenager and the two were married on November 19, 1949.

They were best friends and soul mates for over 62 years at the time of his passing in 2012. She obeyed the gospel as a young woman at Jones St. Church of Christ where she labored alongside her husband faithfully, teaching Sunday School to elementary-aged children for over 30 years.

Their lives were made complete when Bernice (Walker) Thompson, their only child captured their hearts! She had a big heart, loved flowers, gardening, and her family with whom she would share whatever she had. Sarah the career woman was equally impressive! She began working at Parkview Hospital in Dyersburg as a dietary aide and was later recommended for a program to train nursing assistants. She continued working in this capacity for over 25 years before retiring from Methodist Health Systems in 1994.

Sarah left her earthly body to join her husband on October 9, 2024. She leaves to mourn her passing, her daughter Bernice, two grandchildren Keino Walker (Michigan) and Doncrita Thompson (Georgia), three very special nieces, Kathy Robertson (Newbern), Lorraine Mayberry (Detroit) and Yevette Williams (Atlanta), several great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and her Jones Street Church of Christ family.

Kimberly “Kim” Kay Rogers

Kimberly "Kim" Kay Rogers, 53, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Monday, October 14, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare-Dyersburg Hospital. Visitation for Mrs. Rogers will be held on Thursday, October 17, 2024, from 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM at Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Kimberly "Kim" Kay Rogers.

Robert “Bobby” Overbey

Robert "Bobby" Overbey, 77, of Dyersburg, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Graveside services for Mr. Overbey will be held at 10:00 AM  on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, Tennessee. Family and friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Robert "Bobby" Overbey.

Dale Hill

Dale Hill, 75, of Saltillo, Tennessee, died Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Reelfoot

Manor in Tiptonville, Tennessee. Cremation services for Mr. Hill are under the direction of Johnson-Williams Funeral Home. Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Dale Hill.