Obituaries

Mayme Lucille King

Mayme Lucille King

Apr 20, 2025

Mayme Lucille Glover King was born January 1st, 1918, in the Cool Springs community here in West Tennessee, 107 years ago, a life filled with love, hard work and adventure. She lived within 3 miles of the home she was born in all her life until moving to Assisted Living Homes in 2009, and last, she currently lived in the...

David Harlin Swink

David Harlin Swink

Apr 12, 2025

Mr. David Harlin Swink, age 54, of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025. A Memorial service for Mr. David will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of the Dyer First United Methodist Church in Dyer, with Mr. Bob McCurdy officiating.

David Harlin Swink was born May 13, 1970, to the...

William "Bill" Glenn Jackson

William "Bill" Glenn Jackson

Apr 10, 2025

Mr. William “Bill” Glenn Jackson, age 71 of Martin, Tennessee, formerly of Troy, passed away from this life on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at home. Funeral services for Mr. Jackson will be conducted on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at 3:30PM at the Gardner Church of Christ in Martin, Tennessee with Jason Roberts and Sidney White officiating. Interment will follow in...

Julia F. Markham

Julia F. Markham

Apr 9, 2025

Mrs. Julia F. Markham, age 93 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at American House Senior Living in Hendersonville. Graveside services for Mrs. Markham will be conducted on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 11AM in Oakwood Cemetery.

She was born October 13, 1931, in Union City, TN; the daughter of the late W. E....

Ben Augustine Galego

Ben Augustine Galego

Apr 6, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ben Augustine Galego, who departed this life peacefully in the early hours of April 6, 2025, at the age of 80. A man of strength, faith, and immeasurable love, Ben’s legacy lives on in the many lives he touched.

Born on June 27, 1944, in New Mexico to proud immigrants of Italian and...

Bobby Wayne Taylor

Bobby Wayne Taylor

Apr 6, 2025

Mr. Bobby Wayne Taylor was born December 22, 1936, in Obion County, TN; to the late Earley and Layla Evelyn Adams Taylor. A 1957 Kenton High School graduate, he served as Senior Year Class President; Asst. Song Leader; Campus Leader; member of the Annual Staff and was voted Most Versatile, Wittiest, and “Chatterbox’’. After graduation, he proudly served a Tour...

Kyle Callis Bugg

Kyle Callis Bugg

Apr 2, 2025

Mr. Kyle Callis Bugg, age 91 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Cades Center Assisted Living in Humboldt. Graveside services for Mr. Bugg will be conducted on Monday, April 7, 2025, at 2PM in Oakwood Cemetery in Dyer. Visitation will be held on Monday, April 7, 2025 from 12:00 noon until 1:45...

Lela Lou Yergin Howard

Lela Lou Yergin Howard

Apr 1, 2025

FUNERAL SERVICE FOR MRS. LELA HOWARD HAVE BEEN CHANGE DUE TO FLOODING CONDITIONS FROM THE HEAVY RAINS LAST WEEK. THE SERVICE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025, WITH VISITATION  THAT WILL BEGIN AT 1:00 PM. AND GO UNTIL SERVICE TIME AT 2:00 PM. FUNERAL SERVICE AT 2:00 pm. 

Lela Lou Yergin Howard passed away on April 1, 2025, at...

Cheryl Yvonne Hayes

Cheryl Yvonne Hayes

Mar 31, 2025

Cheryl Yvonne Hayes, age 79 of Bradford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, March 31, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Mrs. Hayes will be conducted on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 AM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Rutherford with Bro. Eddie Hayes and Bro. Tim Hayes officiating....

Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Smith

Jeffrey Alan "Jeff" Smith

Mar 29, 2025

FUNERAL SERVICE AND VISITATION HAS BEEN CHANGED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER ON WEDNESDAY

VISITATION WILL BE HELD THURSDAY, APRIL 3, 2025 5:00 TO 8:00 PM AND FUNERAL SERVICE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2025 2:00 P.M.

Mr. Jeffrey Alan "Jeff " Smith

September 27, 1963 - March 29, 2025

Mr. Jeffery Alan "Jeff " Smith, age 61, of Rutherford, Tennessee passed away on Saturday, March...

Willa Dean 'Tootsie' Speer

Willa Dean 'Tootsie' Speer

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Willa Dean ‘Tootsie’ Speer age 95 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, at her home with her family around her. Funeral service for Mrs. Speer will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 1PM in the chapel of Karnes and Son Funeral Home in Rutherford, with Bro. Joey Huffstetler officiating. Visitation for Mrs. Speer...

Mary Louise Davis

Mary Louise Davis

Mar 24, 2025

Mrs. Mary Louise Davis, age 83 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Regional One Medical Center. Funeral services for Mrs. Davis will be conducted on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 11AM in the chapel of Kenton First Baptist Church with Tommy Doyle and Rob Elliott officiating. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery...

Leslie Frank Horner

Leslie Frank Horner

Mar 18, 2025

Mr. Leslie Frank Horner, age 80 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Karnes & Son Funeral Home.

He was born November 29, 1944, in Dyer, TN; the son of the late Leslie Horace & Pearl Jones Horner. Leslie was a self-employed...

Robe Norman Duck

Robe Norman Duck

Mar 12, 2025

Mr. Robe Norman Duck, age 60 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Monday, March 12, 2025, at his home. Graveside services for Mr. Duck will be conducted on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 1:00pm in Keaton Cemetery in Atwood, TN.

He was born July 6, 1964, in Milan, TN; the son of the late Fred Russell and Nancy...

Timothy Dale Collins

Timothy Dale Collins

Mar 12, 2025

Mr. Timothy Dale Collins, age 68 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis. Funeral services for Mr. Collins will be conducted on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00AM in the chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home in Dyer with Bro. Stephen Fields officiating. Interment will follow in...

Freda Estelle Whitworth

Freda Estelle Whitworth

Mar 9, 2025

Ms. Freda Estelle Whitworth, age 93 of Kenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services for Ms. Whitworth will be conducted on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 5:00PM at the Macedonia Baptist Church with Dr. Chad Hayes and Bro. Jason Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia...

Nancy Carolyn Reese

Nancy Carolyn Reese

Mar 7, 2025

Mrs. Nancy Carolyn Reese, age 85 of Rutherford, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, March 7, 2025, at Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation. A private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

She was born May 23, 1939, in Currie, TN; the daughter of the late Tansil “Red” and Willie Mae Inman McEwen. Nancy was employed with...

Jeremy O'Neal Barkley

Jeremy O'Neal Barkley

Feb 28, 2025

Jeremy O’Neal Barkley, age 44 of Dyer, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Friday, February 28, 2025. Funeral services for Mr. Barkley will be conducted on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 3PM in the Dyer chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery in Kenton. 

Jeremy was born July 26, 1980, in Union City,...

Brenda Kay Allen

Brenda Kay Allen

Feb 23, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Kay Allen, age 78 of Trenton, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025, at home. Graveside services for Mrs. Allen will be conducted on Friday, February 28, 2025, at 2PM in Sunnyside Cemetery. 

Brenda was born August 10, 1946, in Kenton, TN; the daughter of the late Clarence Rufus & Nellie Jowers Taylor. She worked...

Carleen Sue Roberts

Carleen Sue Roberts

Feb 12, 2025

Mrs. Carleen Sue Roberts, age 73 of Sharon, Tennessee, passed away from this life on Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at her home. Funeral services for Mrs. Roberts will be conducted on Monday, February 17, 2025, at 11AM in the Kenton chapel of Karnes & Son Funeral Home. 

She was born August 14, 1951, in Kenton, TN; the daughter of the late...