Obituaries
Lola Jeanette Needham
Oct 11, 2023
Lola Jeanette Needham, known affectionately to her loved ones as Jeanette, was born on January 21, 1953, along with twin sister, Annette Harrison, in the quaint town of Dyer, Tennessee. She passed away unexpectedly on October 11, 2023, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN, leaving behind a legacy of love, selflessness, and thoughtfulness.
Funeral services will be...
Patricia Mikkelsen
Oct 8, 2023
Mrs. Patricia Ann Mikkelsen, age 91, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2023, in Dyer, TN. She was born on February 17, 1932, to Melvin & Fern Pieper in Freeport, Illinois. Her family moved to Wisconsin where she involved herself in many activities and graduated from Whitewater High School.
Patricia was married to Lawrence Mikkelsen for 73 years. They...
Pauline Sisco
Oct 2, 2023
Mrs. Pauline Sisco, age 98 of Kenton, Tennessee, peacefully passed away Monday, October 2, 2023. Funeral services for Mrs. Sisco will be conducted on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at 3PM in the chapel of Kenton Church of Christ with Tommy Sisco officiating. Interment will follow in Union Grove Cemetery.
She was born July 20, 1925, in Rutherford, TN; the...
Joe Allen Tidwell
Sep 30, 2023
Joe Allen Tidwell, age 82 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Saint Francis Hospital - Bartlett. Graveside services for Mr. Tidwell will be conducted on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2PM at Rutherford Cemetery with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
He was born July 4, 1941, in Finley,...
Helen Louise McCurdy
Sep 29, 2023
Helen Louise Baggett McCurdy was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 29, 2023, at her home in Dyer. Celebration of Life and Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 3PM, at Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Dyer, TN. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery.
Helen was born May 19, 1933,...
Charles William Needham
Sep 25, 2023
Charles William Needham, age 90 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Needham will be conducted on Saturday, September 30, 2023, at 2PM in the chapel of Union Grove Methodist Church with Bro. Robert ‘Bo’ McEwen officiating.
He was born June 8, 1933,...
Willard Dean Griffin
Sep 25, 2023
Willard Dean Griffin, age 89 of Dresden, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, September 25, 2023, at Hillview Community Living Center. Funeral services for Mr. Griffin will be conducted on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at 2PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Prestininzi officiating. Interment will follow in Bells Chapel...
Geneva Kathryn Ward Elkins
Sep 22, 2023
Geneva Ward Elkins, age 89 of Paris, TN, died Friday, September 22, 2023, at AHC of Paris.
She retired after many years of work in the garment industry. She also ran several restaurants in the Gibson County, TN area. Geneva enjoyed traveling, planting flowers, going dancing, music, and shopping. In her later years, she worked as a sitter with the elderly until...
Jimmy Ireton Winters
Sep 20, 2023
Jimmy Ireton Winters, age 88 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Funeral services for Mr. Winters will be conducted on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at 11AM in the chapel of North Union Cumberland Presbyterian Church with Bro. Tony Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 10AM till service time, with burial following in...
James Mark Paschall
Sep 11, 2023
James Mark Paschall, 66, stepped into eternity on September 11, 2023, surrounded by his family, showered in love, and free from pain. He was born December 30, 1956, to Max and Edith “Billie” Paschall which saved everyone money over the years by combining Christmas and birthday presents into one.
Mark graduated from Rutherford High School, Class of 1975. Three years...
Dan Davis McBeth
Sep 8, 2023
Dan Davis McBeth, age 62 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside services for Mr. McBeth will be conducted on Saturday. September 9, 2023, at 2PM at Oakwood Cemetery with Timothy Pickard officiating.
He was born November 28, 1960, in San Diego, CA; the son...
Natalie Denise Thompson
Sep 7, 2023
Mrs. Natalie Denise Thompson, age 61 of Humboldt, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at Alamo Nursing & Rehab Center. Graveside services for Natalie will be conducted on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 3PM in Oakwood Cemetery with Bro. Scott Jewell officiating. Interment will immediately follow.
She was born July 17, 1962, in...
Lou Ellen Bone
Aug 11, 2023
Lou Ellen Crenshaw Bone, 92, died Friday, August 11th, at home surrounded by family and caregivers. Born in Dyer, Tennessee on February 27, 1931, she was preceded in death by her husband Eddie Bone, parents Hale and Hazel Crenshaw, and brothers and their spouses: Gordon (Catherine), Maynard (Barbara), and Robert (Rose). She is survived by her children: Mary Beth...
Keith Edward Cooper
Aug 9, 2023
Keith Edward Cooper, age 57 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Karnes & Son Funeral Home.
He was born February 24, 1966, in Memphis, TN; the son of the late John Olen & Ruth Helen (Witherington) Cooper. He...
Johnny Battle
Aug 7, 2023
Johnny Lynn Battle, age 55, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
He was born on October 3, 1967 in Milan, Tennessee to Jimmy Dale Battle and Sheila Hayes Watson.
Johnny was preceded in death by his father; and stepfather, John L. Watson, Jr.
He is survived by his mother, Sheila Hayes Watson of...
Geoffrey Ian Payne
Jul 30, 2023
Geoffrey Ian Payne, born May 30, 1937, was called to his heavenly home with Jesus on Sunday, July 30, 2023, while residing in NHC Healthcare of Dickson, TN. He was 86 years old.
Geoff was born in Calcutta, India to Ralph William Payne and Norah Young Payne. After graduating from La Martiniere in Calcutta at the age of 16,...
Gloria Jean Jones
Jul 28, 2023
Mrs. Gloria Jean Jones, age 90 formerly of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, July 28, 2023, at Charter Senior Living in Jackson, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mrs. Jones will be conducted on Saturday, August 5, 2023, at 11AM at the Trenton First United Methodist Church in Trenton, Tennessee with Dr. Phillip Cook officiating. Interment will...
Robert Anthony Kelley
Jul 27, 2023
Mr. Robert Anthony Kelley, age 67 of Paris, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Henry County Medical Center. Graveside services for Mr. Kelley will be conducted on Wednesday, August 2, 2023, at 11AM at Poplar Grove Cemetery with Elder Leon White officiating.
He was born September 4, 1955, in Dyer, TN; the...
Joyce 'Jo" Elizabeth Bowles
Jul 25, 2023
Joyce ‘Jo’ Elizabeth Bowles, age 89 of Smyrna, Tennessee, (formerly of Dyer) passed away from this life on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at The Waterford of Smyrna. Graveside services for Mrs. Bowles will be conducted on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 3PM at Oakland Cemetery in Trenton, TN.
Jo was born December 16, 1933, in Dyer, TN; the...
Carrie Marie Newmon Davis
Jul 22, 2023
Carrie Marie Newmon Davis, 97, of Kenton, left this earth and entered her heavenly home on Saturday, July 22, 2023. She passed away peacefully at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. Services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, July 27, at First Baptist Church in Kenton, with Rev. Wayne Perkins and Dr. Charles Pratt officiating. Graveside service will follow at...
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