Mrs. Eliza Ann Tubbs, 84, of Ridgely, formerly of Dyersburg, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at her home. 

Ann was born July 1, 1941, in Clifton, TN to the late Will and Tennie Carroll. She enjoyed her work and the friendships made at Sylvania Manufacturing in Dyersburg. She was a member of the River of Life Church in Ridgely. Those who knew her remember her as a wonderful baker of pies and cakes. She also enjoyed decorating homes and time spent tending her flower gardens. She had a very active spirit and time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant much to her.

Ann is survived by her two sons, Charles Newhouse of Ridgely, TN and James Newhouse of Dyersburg, TN; a stepson, Rickie Tubbs of Cash, AR; a sister, Reba Prince of Ridgely, TN; and her devoted friend, Lorene Wilcox. She was greatly loved as “Granny-Annie” by her grandchildren; Jon Gooch, Jennie Newhouse, Laura Newhouse Smith, Nate Newhouse, Jennifer Newhouse, Angie Tubbs, Hunter Tubbs, Jaylin Collins and Hallie Jane Newhouse; and her 12 great-grandchildren. 

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Dickie “Grassie” Tubbs; her daughter, Debbie Gooch; three brothers, Malcolm Carroll, Jim Carroll and Johnny Carroll; three sisters, Elizabeth Suarez, Dorothy Hill and Gracie Hamilton; and her grandson, Paul Gooch.

Chapel funeral services will be held at Dyersburg Funeral Home at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, conducted by Bro. Clayton Mahan. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Fairview Cemetery with Ann’s family members and friends honored to serve as pallbearers.