Obituaries

Billy Claude Flowers

Billy Claude Flowers

Jan 3, 2025

Mr. Billy Claude Flowers, age 93 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, January 3, 2025, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Flowers will be conducted on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at 3PM in the Chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, Tn. with Bro. Bryan Petty officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery...

Carl Wilson Hanks

Carl Wilson Hanks

Dec 30, 2024

Mr. Carl Wilson Hanks, age 81 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home. A Celebration of Life service for Mr. Hanks will be conducted Saturday, January 4, 2025, at 2PM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Michael Roberson officiating. Visitation for family and friends will...

Shannon Dale Litton

Shannon Dale Litton

Dec 25, 2024

Shannon Dale Litton, age 50 of Dyersburg, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at his home. The burial for Mr. Litton will be Monday, December 30, 2024, at 11AM in Oakwood Cemetery. 

He was born November 8, 1974, in Gibson County, TN; the son of the late Addie (Flowers) Britton, and Mike Litton. He is survived...

Carolyn Booth Covington

Carolyn Booth Covington

Dec 24, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Booth Covington, age 91 of, Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mrs. Covington will be conducted on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at 1PM in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Brent Petty officiating. Interment will immediately follow. 

Carolyn was born February 6, 1933, in Haywood...

Jimmy Neal Brown

Jimmy Neal Brown

Dec 22, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Neal Brown, age 81, of Delphi, Indiana, passed away from this life on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at home. Graveside services for Mr. Brown will be conducted on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 2:30PM in Bells Chapel Cemetery. 

He was born January 31, 1943, in Kenton, TN; the son of the late Allen Franklin Brown and Jewell Pierce McNair....

Howard Lefaine Wimberley

Howard Lefaine Wimberley

Dec 21, 2024

Mr. Howard Lefaine Wimberley, age 81 of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024. Funeral services for Mr. Wimberley will be held on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 2:00 pm in the Dyer chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home, with burial in Oakwood Cemetery, in Dyer. Visitation for Mr. Wimberly will begin at 12:00 noon and go...

Paulette Cheryl Sewell

Paulette Cheryl Sewell

Dec 13, 2024

Mrs. Paulette Sewell, age 82 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home. Graveside services for Mrs. Sewell will be conducted on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at 1PM at Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer, with Bro. Russ Garrett officiating. 

She was born May 5, 1942 in Dyer County, TN; the daughter of the...

Norman Glynn Reynolds

Norman Glynn Reynolds

Dec 12, 2024

Mr. Norman Glynn Reynolds, age 83, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, December 12th, after a short illness. A funeral service to honor Mr. Norman Glynn Reynolds will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM at New Bethlehem Baptist Church, with Bro. John Coleman officiating. Burial will follow in Poplar Grove Cemetery in Dyer. 

He was...

Shirley Ann Hardin

Shirley Ann Hardin

Dec 4, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Hardin, age 86, of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully, after a lengthy illness, at her home surrounded by her loved ones. A Celebration of Life visitation for Mrs. Hardin will be conducted on Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 1PM – 4PM in the chapel of New Salem Baptist Church, in Mason Hall. 

Shirley was the daughter of the late,...

Rena Lavon Williams

Rena Lavon Williams

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Rena Lavon Williams, age 65, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Dyer Nursing Home. Funeral services for Mrs. Williams will be held on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Kenton, with burial in Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton. Visitation for Mrs. Williams will begin at 12:00 noon and go...

Marjorie Janette Starnes

Marjorie Janette Starnes

Nov 17, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie Janette Starnes, age 96 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed peacefully away on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at her daughter’s home. Funeral services for Mrs. Starnes will be conducted on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at 10:30AM in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. David Powell officiating. Interment will follow in Sunnyside Cemetery, in Kenton. 

She was...

Barbara Mariella Harris

Barbara Mariella Harris

Nov 14, 2024

Mrs. Barbara Mariella Harris, age 91 of Milan, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024, at her grandson’s home. 

She was born March 23, 1933, in Weakley County, TN; the daughter of the late Henry & Novella (Harrison) Davis. She retired from the Milan Arsenal and was of the Baptist faith. 

Mrs. Harris is survived by three grandchildren, Joey Pals (Andrea), Renee...

Harvey Shields Sr.

Harvey Shields Sr.

Nov 2, 2024

Harvey “Hot Rod” Shields Sr., age 73 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at home. Funeral services for Mr. Shields will be conducted on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, at 3PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Greg Lassett speaking. Interment will follow in Bethpage Baptist Church Cemetery. 

He...

Brenda Kaye Roberts

Brenda Kaye Roberts

Oct 31, 2024

Brenda Kaye Roberts, age 71, of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on the morning of Thursday, October 31, 2024. Brenda was a very compassionate lady who loved the Lord and her family. She was a member of the Church of Christ and had a heart of gold. Those that knew her loved her. She made sure her kids...

Charles Dwayne Burkett

Charles Dwayne Burkett

Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Charles Burkett, age 81 of Rutherford, TN, passed away from this life on Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. He retired from the City of Rutherford Street Department and attended the Rutherford Church of Christ.

Mr. Burkett was proceeded in death by his parents, Jessie Burkett & wife Bessie (Griffin) Burkett; sister, Bobbie Riddings; and brother,...

Carl Gene Bergfeld

Carl Gene Bergfeld

Oct 27, 2024

Mr. Carl Gene Bergfeld, age 82 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at his home. Funeral services for Mr. Bergfeld will be conducted on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at 12:00 PM in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Gary Bergfeld and Bro. Zach Rousell officiating. Interment will follow...

Kizer Chance Martin

Kizer Chance Martin

Oct 16, 2024

Infant Kizer Chance Martin was born October 16, 2024, and received his eternal home with Jesus. Graveside services for Kizer will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 1PM in New Concord Baptist Church Cemetery in Kenton. Family and friends will gather at 12:30 pm for a short visitation before service at 1PM at the cemetery.

Kizer Chance Martin arrived...

Patricia Dianne VanDyke

Patricia Dianne VanDyke

Oct 16, 2024

Mrs. Patricia Dianne VanDyke, age 70 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at her home. A Memorial Service for Mrs. VanDyke will be conducted on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 1PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with visitation beginning at 11AM. 

Mrs. VanDyke was born July 1, 1954, in...

Jerry Glen Petty Sr.

Jerry Glen Petty Sr.

Oct 14, 2024

Mr. Jerry Glen Petty Sr., age 77 of Chapman, Kansas, formerly of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Chapman Valley Manor. Funeral services for Mr. Petty will be conducted on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at 5PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with his son, Glen Petty Jr. speaking....

Royce Gale McCaig

Royce Gale McCaig

Oct 11, 2024

Royce Gale McCaig (Pop), age 75, passed away from this life surrounded by his family at home on October 11, 2024. Royce was born March 24, 1949, in Henry County, Tennessee to Lennie (Inman) and Albert McCaig. Funeral services for Mr. McCaig will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of Karnes and Son...