Obituaries
Charles O. Stockton III
July 26, 2026
Charles O. Stockton III passed away unexpectedly at his home in Albuquerque on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 67 years old.
He was preceded in death by his beloved parents Charles and Bobbie and his daughter Cheryl Stierheim.
Blessed to have a large family, Charlie is survived by his wife of 22 years Laura; children: Kathy Greenbaum, Kalie Andrade (Mike), Robert Stanley...
James Randall 'Randy' Harris
August 1, 2026
James Randall ‘Randy’ Harris, age 74 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026,at Trenton Healthcare and Rehab. Graveside services for Mr. Harris will be conducted on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at 11AM in Rutherford Cemetery with Bro. Johnny Witherspoon officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
Randy was born June 28, 1952, in Union City, TN; the son of the late...
Jerry Roland Maxwell
August 1, 2026
Jerry R. Maxwell, age 86, made his way to heaven on Saturday evening, August 1, 2026. Jerry was a longtime, faithful member of Dyer Cumberland Presbyterian Church, where he was an Elder and served many committees. He proudly served in the US Air Force where he earned the rank of Major and was a long time recruiter. He was a...
Martha Ann Griggs
August 1, 2026
Mrs. Martha Ann Griggs, age 94 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Griggs will be conducted on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 2PM in the chapel of TriCity Church of Christ with Alfred Earls and Benny McVay officiating. Burial will follow in Bells Chapel Cemetery.
Martha...
Dorothy Marlene Paschall
August 1, 2026
Mrs. Dorothy Marlene Paschall, age 66 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at home. Funeral services for Mrs. Paschall will be conducted on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at 4PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Benny McVay officiating. Burial at Rutherford Cemetery will be held at a...
Addie Rose Brelsford
July 27, 2026
Addie Rose Brelsford, 87, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She lived a life defined by faith, music, education, service, and an unwavering love for her family and community.
Addie Rose was born at home on July 22, 1939, at Follis Chapel near Trenton, Tennessee, to Alice Virginia Smith and L.V....
Rebecca Louise Fry
July 20, 2026
Mrs. Rebecca Louise Fry, age 94 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital. Graveside services for Mrs. Fry will be conducted on Friday, July 24, 2026, at 1:30PM at Cool Springs Cumberland Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Bro. Keith Allred officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
Rebecca was born November 3, 1931, in Dyer, TN;...
Joyce Ann Gammons
July 19, 2026
Mrs. Joyce Ann Gammons, age 88 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Gammons will be conducted on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 12PM in the chapel of Laneview Baptist Church with Bro. Albert Collins officiating. Burial will follow in New Concord Baptist Church Cemetery, in Kenton.
She was born December...
Sandra Lynn Franks
July 15, 2026
Mrs. Sandra Lynn Franks, age 74 of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home. Funeral services for Mrs. Franks will be conducted on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at 1PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Yorkville Cemetery.
She was born November 27, 1951, in Trimble, TN, daughter of the late...
Richard Dwayne Reed
July 12, 2026
Mr. Richard Dwayne Reed, age 86 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at Medina Health & Rehab. Funeral services for Mr. Reed will be conducted on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 11AM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Reverend Dr. Joey Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Richard was born May...
Kenneth Earl Workman
July 6, 2026
Kenneth Earl Workman, age 84 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026, at home. Graveside services for Mr. Workman will be conducted on Friday, July 10, 2026, at 2PM at Oakwood Cemetery with Rev. Brent Porterfield officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
Kenneth was born May 11, 1942, in Rutherford, TN; the son of the late Russell and Audrey Patrick...
Samuel Ernest Trimm
July 4, 2026
Mr. Samuel Ernest ‘Sam’ Trimm, age 83 of Mason Hall, Tennessee, passed away July 4, 2026, at West TN Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin. Graveside services for Mr. Trimm will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026, at 1PM at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall.
Mr. Trimm was born April 2, 1943, in Humboldt, TN; the son of the late Hubbard...
Loretta Jean Askew
June 28, 2026
Loretta Jean Askew, age 87 of Bradford, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026, at home. Cremation services are under the direction of Karnes & Son Funeral Home.
Loretta was born January 12, 1939, in Chicago, IL; the daughter of the late Elmer & Gertrude Mellin Gurgel. She retired with 28 years of service from Walmart.
Mrs. Askew is survived by her...
Elsie Janette Walker
June 27, 2026
Mrs. Elsie Janette Walker, age 98 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2026, at Trenton Health and Rehabilitation Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Walker will be conducted on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at 10AM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Porterfield officiating, and Harry Tignor, Johnny McCurdy, and Terry Denton speaking....
Lila Frances Browning
June 27, 2026
Ms. Lila Frances Browning, age 88 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at the Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Ms. Browning will be conducted on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 1PM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Rutherford with Larry Eddings officiating. Interment will follow in North Union...
Joe Donald Grimes
June 24, 2026
Mr. Joe Donald Grimes, age 79 of Dyer, Tennessee, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at home, surrounded by his loving family. Funeral services for Mr. Grimes will be conducted on Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 2PM in the chapel of Tri-City Church of Christ with Bro. Benny McVay and Bro. John Pleasant officiating. Interment will follow in...
Vicki Starr Kugler
June 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vicki Starr Kugler, a loving mother and grandmother, a compassionate soul, and lifelong educator. Vicki's life came to an end on June 21st, 2026. She passed peacefully in her sleep. She was 79 years old.
Vicki's nurturing spirit, unwavering support, and boundless love will forever live on in the hearts...
Dennis Cleo Hixson
June 17, 2026
Mr. Dennis Cleo Hixson, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at his home. Funeral service for Mr. Hixson will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the Kenton Chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home with Dr. Charles Pratt officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton, Tennessee. Visitation for Mr....
Brenda Faye Franks
June 15, 2026
Brenda Faye Franks, 79 of Corinth passed from this life on June 15, 2026 at her sister's home in Corinth. She was born April 17, 1947 in Trenton, TN to the late Luther James and Dorothy Marie Owens Franks. She is of the Church of Christ faith and a retired Staff SGT of the U. S. Air Force.
Brenda loved her...
Michael Jay Estes
June 15, 2026
Michael Jay Estes, age 77 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Estes will be conducted on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 12PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Follis Chapel Cemetery in Trenton.
Michael was born January 9, 1949,...
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