Obituaries
Charles Happle Bolerjack
January 11, 2024
Charles Happle Bolerjack, age 85 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home. The burial for Mr. Bolerjack will be at Davidson Chapel Cemetery, in Trenton, on Sunday, January 14, 2024.
He was born November 5, 1938, in Gibson County, TN; the son of the late Jessie & Katherine (Foren) Bolerjack. He had retired,...
Miranda Leigh 'Mandy' (Pate) Boone
January 10, 2024
Miranda (Mandy) Pate Boone, 36, of Rutherford, TN, passed away on January 10, 2024, after battling a respiratory illness. Mandy was born on November 1, 1987, to Bruce and Lisa Pate in Jackson, TN. After Mandy graduated from Gibson County High School in 2006, she went on to receive her Masters in Speech Therapy at Murray University. After working...
Richard Louis Simmons
January 5, 2024
Richard Louis Simmons was born on March 26, 1945, to Joseph Daniel Simmons and Eddie Pauline Connell Simmons in Cook County, Chicago, Illinois. Richard departed this earthly life on January 05, 2024, at the age of 77 years old at Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould, AR.
Richard proudly served in the US Navy after completing his training at the United...
William Anthony "Tony" Duncan
January 5, 2024
Mr. William Anthony Duncan, age 67 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on January 5, 2024, in Dresden, Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Duncan will be conducted on Sunday, January 7, 2024 in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home- Rutherford with Bro. Stephen Fields officiating. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton.
He...
Albert Harold Peevyhouse
January 2, 2024
Mr. Albert Harold Peevyhouse, age 86 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on January 2, 2024, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City. Funeral services for Mr. Peevyhouse will be conducted on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at 2PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Mark Kirkpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in...
Nell Murray
December 31, 2023
Mrs. Nell Murray, age 91 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023, at the Park Rest Nursing Home in Savannah, TN. Mrs. Murray was born October 29, 1932, in Dyer County, TN to the late Coy Wayne & Hazel (Young) Hendrix. Mrs. Nell was a dedicated employee of the Kellwood Company in Rutherford, TN for many years;...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Hobbs
December 30, 2023
Ms. Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Hobbs, age 62 of Hot Springs, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at her daughters’ home. Funeral services for Ms. Debbie will be conducted on Friday, January 5, 2024, at 12PM in the chapel of Macedonia Baptist Church with Bro. Jason Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Good Hope Cemetery.
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Sandra Kay Ritter
December 28, 2023
Mrs. Kay Ritter, age 79 of Newbern, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 28, 2023, at Baptist Memorial Hospital – Union City. Cremation arrangements for Mrs. Ritter are under the direction of Karnes & Son Funeral Home.
She was born April 18, 1944, in Trenton, TN; the daughter of the late Gilbert & Doris (Austin) Young. She was...
Daniel Lee Sharp
December 28, 2023
Daniel Lee Sharp, age 84, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2023. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and soon-to-be great-grandfather. We are saddened by his passing but find peace in knowing that he is now in the presence of our Savior.
Daniel was a member of Salem Methodist Church. He was a fifty-year member of...
Norma Jean Moore
December 24, 2023
Mrs. Norma Jean (Preslar) Moore
September 27, 1929 - December 24, 2023
Mrs. Norma Jean (Preslar) Moore, age 94 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services for Mrs. Moore will be held on Friday, December 29, 2023, at 11:00 am in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Dyer. Visitation...
Beth Louise Jones
December 24, 2023
Beth Louise Owens Jones
April 30, 1956 - December 24, 2023
Mrs. Beth Louise Owens Jones age 67 of Rutherford, Tennessee , passed away at her home with her family around her.
Graveside services for Mrs. Jones will be held on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at 11:00 am at the Rutherford Cemetery in Rutherford, Tennessee.
Mrs. Beth Louise...
Addie Lou Britton
December 20, 2023
Mrs. Addie Lou Britton, age 74 of Bradford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home. Graveside services for Mrs. Britton will be conducted on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 11AM in Oakwood Cemetery with Zack Russell and John Dalton speaking. Interment will immediately follow.
She was born December 19, 1949, in Dyer,...
Mary Lois Bond
December 19, 2023
Mrs. Mary Lois Bond, age 92 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed peacefully on Tuesday, December 19, 2023. Funeral services for Mary Lois will be conducted on Friday, December 22, 2023, at 2PM in the chapel of New Bethlehem Baptist Church with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Interment will follow in New Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mary Lois was born May 25,...
Louis Davis
December 14, 2023
Mr. Louis Davis, age 85 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A Memorial graveside service for Mr. Davis will be conducted Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 2PM, at New Salem Cemetery in Mason Hall.
He was born January 22, 1938, in Union City, TN; the son of the...
Peggy Joyce Harrell
December 14, 2023
Mrs. Peggy Joyce Harrell, age 88 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at home. Funeral services for Mrs. Harrell will be conducted on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at 2PM in the chapel of New Salem Baptist Church in Kenton with Bro. Brent Petty officiating. Interment will follow in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery.
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Mary Helen Houston
December 1, 2023
Mary Helen (Wiley) Houston, 95, of Kenton, passed away Dec. 1, 2023, at Magnolia Place Assisted Living in Union City. She was the mother of Beverly (Houston) Grady of Union City and Gary Houston (Marsha) of Rives.
Services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Kenton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Tony Smith officiating, with burial to follow...
Jimmy Wayne Cooper
November 30, 2023
Jimmy Wayne Cooper, age 71 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Select Specialty Hospital – West Tennessee. Funeral services for Mr. Cooper will be conducted on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at 2PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Mike Sanders officiating. Interment will follow in...
Joann Ray
November 30, 2023
Mrs. Joann Ray, age 83 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Ray will be conducted on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at 2PM in the chapel of Kenton Church of God with Bro. Dennis Cleek officiating. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery.
She...
Charles J. "Charlie" Owens
November 24, 2023
Charles J. “Charlie” Owens, age 84, U.S. Army veteran, a resident of Naperville, IL since 1986, formerly of Dyer, TN and Fort Wayne, IN, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Edward Hospital in Naperville. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Dyer, TN.
Charlie is survived by his beloved wife, Joyce E. Owens (nee Eickmeyer), whom he married...
Patsy Gail Walker
November 16, 2023
Mrs. Patsy Gail Walker, age 77 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Ascension St. Thomas West - Nashville. A Memorial service for Mrs. Walker will be conducted on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at 12PM in the chapel of Doris Chapel Church of Christ with Bro. Tim Fuqua officiating.
Patsy was born...

