Obituaries

Billy Simpson

Billy Simpson

March 9, 2024

Billy Mack Simpson, age 91 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, March 9, 2024, at TN State Veterans Home. Funeral services for Mr. Simpson will be conducted on Friday, March 15, 2024, at 1PM in the sanctuary of Forest Heights United Methodist Church (Jackson, TN) with Reverend Drew Brewer officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgecrest Cemetery,...

Neal Allen Hardin

Neal Allen Hardin

March 8, 2024

Mr. Neal Allen Hardin, age 57 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Hardin will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. in the Yorkville Cemetery. A visitation for Mr. Hardin will be held on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00...

Kelly Rae Morris

Kelly Rae Morris

February 24, 2024

Ms. Kelly Rae Morris, age 30 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at her home. Funeral services for Ms. Morris will be conducted on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 4PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Skelton and Bro. Steven Fields officiating. 

She was born March 24,...

Kenneth Bnard McGreger

Kenneth Bnard McGreger

February 23, 2024

On February 23, 2024, the Lord called Daddy home. Not just any home, but his Eternal home. He will be missed, and those of us here left on this Earth may be sad, but he is celebrating. He is up in Heaven with Jesus and getting to see Joyce, Papaw and Mamaw. He is having fun, and we take solace...

Area Lee Kelsey

Area Lee Kelsey

February 22, 2024

Mr. Area Lee Kelsey, age 80 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on February 22, 2024, at home. A Memorial service for Mr. Kelsey will be conducted on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at 2PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Lane Self officiating. 

He was born March 7, 1943, in Missouri; the son...

Janet Vick

Janet Vick

February 22, 2024

Born in 1933, to Leon and Anna (Robinson) Washburn in Philadelphia, NY, she was the youngest of ten surviving children. Because of her academic achievements, she graduated high school at 16 years old, and was a majorette in the marching band.

Living at home, she worked for two years in the local grocery store. In 1951, she attended a USO event...

Denise Rhonda Dabbs

Denise Rhonda Dabbs

February 22, 2024

Mrs. Denise Rhonda Dabbs, age 52 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at JMCGH. Graveside services for Mrs. Dabbs will be conducted on Monday, February 26, 2024, at 2PM in Davis Grove Cemetery in Bradford, TN, with Bro. Larry Fry officiating. Interment will follow immediately after. 

She was born April 1, 1971, in Memphis, TN; the daughter...

Robert "Bob" Wayne Moore

Robert "Bob" Wayne Moore

February 21, 2024

Mr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Moore, age 74 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on February 21, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Moore will be conducted on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 2:00 PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Ray Carroll officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer. 

He...

Mickey Wayne Sims

Mickey Wayne Sims

February 21, 2024

Mickey Wayne Sims, age 72 of Rutherford, TN, passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services for Mr. Sims will be conducted on Sunday, February 25, 2024, at 2PM in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Dyer, with Bro. Andy Rice officiating. Burial will be in Sunnyside Cemetery in...

Doris Jean Rochelle

Doris Jean Rochelle

February 20, 2024

Mrs. Doris Jean Rochelle, age 76 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Trenton Healthcare & Rehab Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Rochelle will be conducted on Friday, February 23, 2024, at 12PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. John Coleman officiating and Joanne Moore speaking. Interment...

Bettye Carolyn Barton

Bettye Carolyn Barton

February 19, 2024

Mrs. Bettye Carolyn Barton, age 90, of Union City, Tennessee, passed away on February 19, 2024. A Celebration of Life service for Mrs. Barton will be held on Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and go until service time.

Mrs. Bettye Carolyn Barton...

Lisa Gayle Flowers

Lisa Gayle Flowers

February 14, 2024

Lisa Gayle (Jackson) Flowers age 63 passed away from this life at Rockcastle Respiratory Care Center following an extended illness and was reunited with our Heavenly Father on February 14, 2024. 

Lisa was born July 26, 1960, to Robert Sr. and Lois (Paschall) Jackson in Chicago, IL. Lisa married Keith Flowers on July 21, 1979, in Rutherford, TN. Lisa had a...

Amanda J. Davis

Amanda J. Davis

February 14, 2024

Ms. Amanda J. Davis, age 35 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis. Funeral services for Ms. Davis will be conducted on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at 2PM in the chapel of Kenton Church of Christ with Jeff Bell officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Moriah Cemetery...

Timothy Wayne Lowrance

Timothy Wayne Lowrance

February 6, 2024

Mr. Timothy Wayne Lowrance, age 61 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Cremation services are under the direction of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. 

He was born October 2, 1962, in Dyer, TN; the son of the late Yewell Wayne & Nellie (Arthur) Lowrance. He worked at Mac...

Kenneth Dale Freeman

Kenneth Dale Freeman

January 31, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Dale Freeman, age 67 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on January 31, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Freeman will be conducted on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home- Kenton with Bro. James ‘Bo’ McEwen officiating. Interment will follow in the Union Grove...

Lewis Edward Jones

Lewis Edward Jones

January 27, 2024

Lewis Edward Jones, age 75 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away on January 27, 2024, at this home surrounded by his family. Graveside services for Mr. Jones will be conducted on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 2PM in Oakwood Cemetery with BJ Jones speaking. 

Lewis was born February 18, 1948, in Huntingdon, TN. He worked as a carpenter and served his country...

Pamela Jean Drew

Pamela Jean Drew

January 22, 2024

Mrs. Pamela Jean Drew, age 68 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at home. Graveside services for Mrs. Drew will be conducted on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 2PM at Walnut Grove Cemetery with Bro. Mark Brewer officiating. 

She was born April 22, 1955, in Jackson, MI; the daughter of the late Alfred &...

Janice Ellen McGee

Janice Ellen McGee

January 20, 2024

Mrs. Janice Ellen McGee, age 68 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. 

She was born July 25, 1955, in New York; the daughter of the late Carl Edward & Catherine Irene (Smith) Nowel Jr. She worked in the healthcare industry...

Loretta Lynn Petty

Loretta Lynn Petty

January 19, 2024

Mrs. Loretta Lynn Petty, age 70 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, January 19, 2024, at home. Funeral services for Mrs. Petty will be conducted on Friday, January 26, 2024, at 2PM in the chapel of Davidson Chapel Church with Bro. Don McCurley officiating. Interment will follow in Davidson Chapel Cemetery. 

Loretta was born August 1, 1953,...

Hardin Lane Brooks

Hardin Lane Brooks

January 17, 2024

Graveside services for Hardin Lane Brooks, infant son of Sean and Ashley (Pollock) Brooks, will be held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at 2PM in the Poplar Grove Cemetery (Dyer, TN), with Bro. Michael Julian officating.

Hardin Lane Brooks is survived by his parents, Sean and Ashley Brooks; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Kelsay, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Pollock.

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