Obituaries

Martha Kaye Vanwormer

Martha Kaye Vanwormer

May 15, 2024

Mrs. Martha Kaye Vanwormer, age 79 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at home. Memorial services for Mrs. Vanwormer will be conducted on Saturday, May 25, 2024, at 1PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Stephen Powell speaking. 

She was born October 11, 1944, in Greenwood, MS; the daughter of the late Jack...

Dr. Donald "Don" Wayne Holland

Dr. Donald "Don" Wayne Holland

May 14, 2024

Dr. Donald “Don” Wayne Holland, age 80, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life peacefully on May 14, 2024.Don was born June 24, 1943, in McNairy County TN. He was the son of Eber Cleo Holland and Margie Bell Stausell Holland.Don’s education began in McNairy County. He studied Physics and Mathematics at Union University, Mathematics at Auburn University National...

Billy Mack Spellings

Billy Mack Spellings

May 14, 2024

Mr. Billy Mack Spellings, age 77 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at home, surrounded by his loved ones. Funeral services for Mr. Spellings will be conducted on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 3PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. John Coleman, Bro. Tom Spellings, and Joey...

Danny Jay Hopper

Danny Jay Hopper

May 13, 2024

Danny Jay Hopper, 79, passed away peacefully in Marshfield, Missouri at Webco Manor rehabilitation and nursing facility on May 13, 2024. Danny was born April 27, 1945, in Dyer, Tennessee, the son of Thomas J.L and Bobbie Dotson Hopper. Danny went to school in Rutherford, Tennessee and entered the Navy in 1962 before graduating.  Danny spent most of his life...

Bonnie Lou Eagle

Bonnie Lou Eagle

May 12, 2024

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Eagle, age 70 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at her residence. Graveside services for Mrs. Eagle will be conducted on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Oakland Cemetery in Trenton, with Bro. John Skelton officiating. 

She was born April 2, 1954 in Gibson County, Indiana; the daughter of...

Charles Wilson McDaniel II

Charles Wilson McDaniel II

May 11, 2024

Charles Wilson McDaniel II, age 63 of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, May 11, 2024. Funeral services for Mr. McDaniel will be conducted on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 1PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Randy Daniels officiating. 

Charles was born January 12, 1961, in Memphis, TN; the son of the...

Nancy Jo Austin

Nancy Jo Austin

May 10, 2024

Mrs. Nancy Jo Austin, age 80 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, May 10, 2024, at her residence. Graveside services for Mrs. Austin will be conducted on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Yorkville Cemetery. 

She was born January 24, 1944, in Yorkville, TN; the daughter of the late Carl and Mary Graham Garner....

James Walter "Jamie" McCall

James Walter "Jamie" McCall

May 9, 2024

Mr. James Walter "Jamie " McCall, age 47 of Rutherford, Tennessee, entered his Heavenly home on May 9, 2024. Funeral services for Mr. McCall will be held on Sunday, May 12, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, with Bro. James Floyd ‘Jimmy’ McCall officiating. Visitation with family and friends will begin...

Shirley Irene King

Shirley Irene King

May 2, 2024

Mrs. Shirley Irene King, age 88 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Dyer Nursing Home & Rehab. Funeral services for Mrs. King will be conducted on Monday, May 6, 2024, at 1PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with her grandson, Jarid Warren speaking. Interment will follow in Rutherford Cemetery. 

Shirley was born...

William Gray "Bill" Tosh

William Gray "Bill" Tosh

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. William Gray “Bill” Tosh age 76 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mr. Tosh will be conducted on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00PM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home-Rutherford with Harrell Stafford officiating. Interment will follow in the Rutherford...

Kenny Ray Parker

Kenny Ray Parker

Apr 27, 2024

Kenny Ray "Big K" Parker age 64, of Kenton, Tennessee quietly entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 27, 2024, with his family and friends around him. A Celebration of Life Service for Big K will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 4PM at Hunter's Refuge and Lodging and RV, 5226 Kenton Levee Road, Kenton, Tennessee 38233. A...

Donald Edward Henry Jr.

Donald Edward Henry Jr.

Apr 24, 2024

Mr. Donald ‘Donnie’ Edward Henry Jr., age 71 of Middleburg, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at HCA Florida Mercy Hospital. Graveside services for Mr. Henry will be conducted on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11AM at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Kenton, with burial to immediately follow. 

Donnie was born April 8, 1953, in Dyer, TN; the son of the...

Shirley Ann Clark

Shirley Ann Clark

Apr 21, 2024

Shirley Ann Clark, age 89, passed away from this life into her eternal home, April 21, 2024, at the Obion County Nursing Home in Union City TN. Funeral services for Mrs. Clark will be conducted Thursday, April 25, 2024, at First Baptist Church in Kenton, TN, with Bro. Brandon Norton officiating. 

Mrs. Clark was born February 4, 1935, and was the...

Billy Dale Jones

Billy Dale Jones

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Billy Dale Jones, age 73 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his residence. Graveside services for Mr. Jones will be conducted on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at 3PM at the Rutherford Cemetery with Bro. Tom Crandall officiating. 

He was born August 13, 1950, in Newport, TN; the son of the late Clayburn...

Joseph Willard "Peck" Knox

Joseph Willard "Peck" Knox

Apr 20, 2024

Mr. Joseph Willard “Peck” Knox Jr., age 83 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at his residence. Funeral services for Mr. Knox will be conducted on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, at 12PM at Dyer First Presbyterian Church with Bro. Ray Carrol officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer. 

He was born November...

Katie Mae White

Katie Mae White

Apr 17, 2024

Mrs. Katie Mae White, age 97 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at ACH McNairy County Healthcare. Funeral services for Mrs. White will be conducted on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at 2PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Woods, and Asst. Rev. Randy Latch officiating. Interment...

Sharon Lou Owens

Sharon Lou Owens

Apr 8, 2024

Mrs. Sharon Lou Owens, age 81 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at her residence. Funeral services for Mrs. Owens will be conducted on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 2PM in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Jeff Crabtree officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. 

She...

Evelyn Marie DeVault Belvin

Evelyn Marie DeVault Belvin

Apr 7, 2024

Mrs. Evelyn Marie DeVault Belvin, age 83 of Dyer, Tennessee, entered her Heavenly home on Sunday, April 7, 2024. 

A Remembrance Gathering for Mrs. Belvin will be held Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 147 Monroe Street, Dyer, TN 38330, from 2PM-6PM. Family and friends are asked to come by and reminisce and celebrate the impact left by Evelyn. 

Evelyn was born March...

Larry Eugene 'Gene' Skinner

Larry Eugene 'Gene' Skinner

Apr 3, 2024

Mr. Larry Eugene ‘Gene’ Skinner, age 69 of Rutherford, Tennessee, entered his Eternal Heavenly home Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Funeral services for Mr. Skinner will be conducted on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 2PM in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home with Bro. Ken Roberts officiating. Burial will follow in Rutherford Cemetery. 

Gene was born January 15, 1955,...

Ivy Ray Parker

Ivy Ray Parker

Mar 28, 2024

Ivy Ray Parker of Kenton entered Heaven to enjoy his eternal home with Jesus, March 28, 2024. Funeral services will be conducted in the Rutherford chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home, Monday, April 1, 2024, at 3PM. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Dyersburg, TN.

Ray started work as a young teen on Finley Road in Dyersburg, driving a...