Dilday-Carter Funeral Home

02/24/2026

Mrs. Debra “Debbie” K. Blankenship, 69, of Trezevant, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 22, 2026 in West Tennessee Healthcare in Milan, Tennessee.
Memorial Services will be conducted 12:30 PM Wednesday, February 25, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of services at 12:30 PM.
Debbie was born June 2, 1956 in Peoria, Illinois, to the late Clarence Allen and Wanda Allen. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Charles Blankenship; two sisters, Barbara Greminger and Rhonda Allen.
She is survived by one son, Danny (Christy) Allen; one granddaughter, Ariel Allen; and a niece Amanda Greminger.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/12/2026

Mrs. Kathy June Barker, 69, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00PM Saturday, February 14, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Union Academy in McKenzie, Tennessee. Brother Darrell Ridgley officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday, February 14, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home from 11:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM.
Kathy was born June 13, 1956, in Fulton, Kentucky to the late Carmen “Wick” Clarke and Allie Ruth Clarke. She spent the entirety of her happy childhood in Lavinia, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Mack Barker.
She is survived by her fiancé, Alton Crossno of Huntingdon, Tennessee; Alton’s two daughters, Delilah Crossno and Denise Pyburn; one sister, Karen (Lynn) Reed of Trezevant, Tennessee; three brothers, Delmar Clark of Camden, Tennessee, Barry Kent Clarke of Cedar Grove, Tennessee and Randall (Peggy) Clarke of Lavinia, Tennessee; along with several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/10/2026

Mrs. Jenny Louise Horn, 81, of Jackson, Tennessee, passed away Friday, February 6, 2026, at Maplewood Healthcare Center in Jackson, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be conducted from 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 14, 2026, in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends Saturday, February 14, 2026, from 11:00 AM until time of services at 1:00 PM.

Jenny was born October 3, 1944, in Yuma, Tennessee, to the late Howell Leon Prater and Georgia Rettielou Prater. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Vincent Allen Hengstberger; one grandson, Alex Burns; one brother, Danny Prater; and one sister, Peggy Walters.

She is survived by her husband, Bobby Horn; four siblings, Bud (Fern, deceased) Prater; Delores (Mack, deceased)Chavez; Don (Roseanne)Prater; Dana (Tina)Prater; one son, Mike (Kirsten) Hengstberger; and four grandchildren: Leslie Hengstberger, Heather Hengstberger, Dusti Hengstberger, and Jayson Hengstberger; along with 14 great-grandchildren.

Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/09/2026

Mr. Jerry Todd McDaniel, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 8, 2026 in his home.

Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 PM Wednesday, February 11, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Jones Cemetery in Wildersville, Tennessee. Herschel Wilkes and Tommy Baker officiating.

The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of services at 2:00 PM.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret McDaniel; his daughter, Rachel (Billy) Carneal; stepson, David (Jessica) Nannie; sister, Joan Scott; five grandchildren, Alaina (Brandon) Lewis, Bryleigh Carneal, Parker, Caroline and Charlie Nannie; one great-granddaughter, Jordyn Rae.

He is preceded in death by his parents Carl and Vennie Todd McDaniel; three brothers, Billy Fay McDaniel, James Ray McDaniel and Bobby Joe McDaniel; three sisters, Clara Adcock, Audrey Hale, and Ann Hindman.

He was a proud Vietnam War Veteran known as “Jerry Mc” to his friends. Jerry was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967, where he completed training at Fort Campbell, Kentucky and Fort Polk, Louisiana before serving in Vietnam. He was first infantry for the Army. During his service, he earned numerous honors, including the Bronze Star Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Combat Infantryman Badge, Vietnam Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, Sharpshooter (Rifle), Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal and First Class Gunner Recognition. He was discharged from the Army on December 18, 1968, and later continued his dedication to service through the National Guard until his retirement on January 3, 1997.

Jerry lived in Huntingdon, Tennessee with his wife, Margaret, and was deeply respected for his courage, commitment, and love of country. His legacy of service and sacrifice will be remembered and honored always.

In his spare time, Jerry enjoyed fishing, gardening, hunting, and spending time in his duck blind. He also loved helping others in any way he could and was always willing to lend a hand.

Honoring him as pallbearers will be James Lindsey, Bo Johnson, Bob Johnson, Brandon Lewis, Bud Tucker, Bobby Olive, Ryan Edwards, and Ricky Crider.

Honoring him as honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Melton, Paul Simmons, Charles Crider, Terry Meadows, Kenny Bolen, Kenny James, and Tommy Baker.

Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/02/2026

Ms. Meredith Jeanette Erlandson, 46, of Humboldt, Tennessee passed away Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Jackson Madison General Hospital.
Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, February 6, 2026 at Huntingdon First Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Thursday, February 5, 2026 4:30 PM until 7:00 PM and again on Friday, February 6, 2026 at Huntingdon First Baptist Church from 11:00 AM until time of services at 1:00 PM.
Meredith was born on December 25, 1979, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ruth Daniel. In addition to her mom, she is preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Jeanette Hilliard and grandfather, Addison “Ad” Hilliard. She built her life around her love for her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and made it her mission that everyone she encountered could see His light through her words, actions, and compassion.
She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Union University and continued her education by receiving a Master’s Degree from Southwest Theological Seminary. Meredith was known for her strong faith, caring heart, and dedication to serving others.
She will be remembered for her encouragement, kindness, and unwavering commitment to sharing hope and love with those around her.
Meredith is survived by one brother, Ryan Erlandson; one sister, Emily Myers; her significant other, Martin Smith; the Tucker Family, Tim, Diane, Will, Matt and Jack; three nieces, Abby, Bella and June; one nephew, Jed; along with cousins, and an abundance of and friends that were also family to her.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Youth Town. Located at 3641 Youth Town Road, Pinson, Tennessee. youthtown.net
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

Youth Town is a faith-based nonprofit residential treatment program for teenagers (13-17) dedicated to providing a secure, nurturing environment where they can experience hope, healing, and transformation through Christ’s unconditional love as they pursue sobriety and lasting wellness.

02/02/2026

Mrs. Earlene Newsome, 78, of Mixie, Tennessee passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Twin Oaks Cemetery in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Chad Pinson officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Wednesday, February 4, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of services at 1:00 PM.
Earlene was born March 27, 1947 to the late Homer Agbert Oxford and Earl Viola Love Oxford. She was a member of Huntingdon Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two daughters, Marla Dell Newsome and Jeana Gail Newsome; one sister, Carolyn Littleton; one brother, Dickie Oxford.
She is survived by her husband, Dale Newsome of Mixie, Tennessee; one daughter, Jennifer (Tony) Mineo; two granddaughters, Isabella Mineo and Claudia Mineo.
Honoring her as pallbearers will be Mike Newsome, Eric Newsome, Todd Simpson, Tony Mineo, Sven Oelhafen and Stacey Cole.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/01/2026

Mrs. Bettye Sue McCollum, 90, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 PM Saturday, February 7, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery. Brother Sonny Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday –Carter Funeral Home Saturday, February 7, 2026 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM
Bettye was born February 23, 1935 to the late Walter Gray Carey and Bessie Taylor. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Jack McCollum and a granddaughter, Jackie Williams.
She owned and operated Bettye’s Shoppe in Huntingdon, Tennessee for a number of years. Mrs. Bettye was also the last surviving Charter Member of Huntingdon Missionary Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, June (Brad) Heck of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Tracy (Trent) Williams of Huntingdon, Tennessee; six grandchildren, Alan (Kelly) Eubanks, Daniel Eubanks, Lane (Vicki) Williams, Lukus (Makenzi) Heck, Owen (Kenda) Heck and Jason Fairweather; twelve great-grandchildren, Gray Eubanks, Hayes Eubanks, Mac Eubanks, Zean (Gracie) Williams, Taylor (Micah) McCarty, Ava Williams, Zaden Heck, Kai Heck, Aesa Heck, Memphis Heck, Bryndle Donley and Kade Donley; two great-great-grandchildren, Emery Flowers and Tennie Kate McCarty.
Honoring her as pallbearers will be Alan Eubanks, Lane Williams, Daniel Eubanks, Zean (Gracie) Williams, Hayes Eubanks, Taylor McCarty and Gray Eubanks.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

01/28/2026

Mr. William H Smith, 95, of McKenzie, Tennessee passed away Sunday January 25, 2026 at Cherrywood Post Acute.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00PM Saturday January 31, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens with Brother Scott Carter officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Saturday from 1:30PM until time of services at 2:00PM.
Mr. Smith was born February 13, 1930 in Carroll County, Tennessee to the late G. Hulon Smith and Ruth Compton Smith. Preceded in death by his wife Peggy Smith and a sister Dorothy Ellis. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Geniece (Larry) Shands; a son David (Sherry) Smith; grandchildren Amy (Jay) Pruett, Crystal (John) Winters, Nathan (Victoria) Smith; great-grandchildren Carson Pruett, Nolan Pruett, Kelsey Pruett, Mila Winters, Kenzie Winters and Beckett Smith; brother Larry (Joyce) Smith and brother-in-law Billy Joe Ellis.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 731-986-8281.

01/26/2026

Mr. William H Smith, 95, of McKenzie, Tennessee passed away Sunday January 25, 2026 at Cherrywood Post Acute.
Funeral services will be conducted 2:00PM Saturday January 31, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens with Brother Scott Carter officiating.
Mr. Smith was born February 13, 1930 in Carroll County, Tennessee to the late G. Hulon Smith and Ruth Compton Smith. Preceded in death by his wife Peggy Smith and a sister Dorothy Ellis. He was a member of Bethel Missionary Baptist Church.
He is survived by a daughter, Geniece (Larry) Shands; a son David (Sherry) Smith; grandchildren Amy (Jay) Pruett, Crystal (John) Winters, Nathan (Victoria) Smith; great-grandchildren Carson Pruett, Nolan Pruett, Kelsey Pruett, Mila Winters, Kenzie Winters and Beckett Smith; brother Larry (Joyce) Smith and brother-in-law Billy Joe Ellis.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements 731-986-8281.

01/22/2026

Mrs. Karen Jean Kauff, age 73, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, surrounded by love after a courageous and enduring battle with cancer.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00PM Friday, January 23, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends Friday, January 23, 2026 at Dilday-Carter Funeral home from 11:00AM until time of service at 2:00PM.
Karen was born on February 4, 1952, in Michigan. In 1979, she made Kentucky her home, where she built a life rooted in hard work, generosity, and deep connections. A dedicated employee and accomplished businesswoman, Karen was recognized in 2004 as a Business Woman of Achievement for the City of Paducah—an honor that reflected both her professional excellence and her commitment to her community.

Karen was preceded in death by her beloved baby girl, Stacie Ann; her mother, Mildred Louise (McCormick) Mozena; her father, John Bernard Chandler; her brother, Michael Chandler; her nephew, Jeffrey Chandler; and other cherished family members and friends who welcomed her home.

Karen's laugh was contagious, and her smile could warm an entire room. She had a generous heart and loved the simple things in life, finding true joy in the little moments. She cherished motorcycle rides with her devoted husband, sharing good meals, loving animals, and spending time with the family and friends who meant everything to her.

In 2004, Karen was diagnosed with breast cancer. For more than two decades, she faced her illness with unmatched strength, resilience, and dignity—never allowing it to define her spirit or her love for life.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, George Kauff; her sister, Kim Rezac; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends who will forever carry her love, laughter, and legacy in their hearts.

Karen will be remembered for her strength, warmth, and the quiet, beautiful way she found joy in everyday life. Her presence will be deeply missed and forever cherished.

01/12/2026

Mrs. Clara Dean Wesche Maddox departed this life on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at her home at the age of 92.
Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Clark Cemetery. Brother Tim Atkins of the First United Methodist Church will officiate. In addition, her grandchildren will participate in the service.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Honoring her as pallbearers will be her grandsons, Braden Maddox, Austin Maddox, McCord Maddox, Andrew Maddox, Jeremy Newsome, Mark Newsome, Adam Maddox and Ethan Maddox.
Mrs. Maddox was born on Tuesday, September 26, 1933, to the late James W. Wesche and wife, Annette Applebury Wesche in Memphis, Tennessee. She graduated from Messick High School in Memphis and attended Memphis State University where she met her husband, the late Dwayne “D.D.” Maddox, Jr. They made their home in Huntingdon, Tennessee, where she was a devoted wife for forty eight (48) years and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by a son, Webster Poe “Web” Maddox; a grandson, Kirk Maddox, and a son-in-law, Timothy Newsome.
She is survived by a son, Dwayne (Gena) D. “Butch” Maddox, III; a daughter, Jean Annette Newsome; a son, Matthew (Angie) Marshall Maddox; a daughter-in-law, Julia Ann Maddox; nine (9) grandchildren, Braden (Cayce) Maddox, Austin Maddox, McCord (Holly) Maddox, Rachel (Lyle) Maddox Holmes, Andrew (Meagen) Maddox, Jeremy (Shahreen) Newsome, Mark (Angel) Newsome, Adam (Michelle) Maddox and Ethan Maddox; sixteen (16) great-grandchildren, Cameron Maddox, Nora Maddox, Scout Maddox, Sloan Maddox, Maddox Holmes, Miller Holmes, Maley Holmes, Bryce Maddox, Grey Maddox, Eliza Poe Maddox, Nolan Newsome, Baylor Newsome, Asher Newsome, Aiden Newsome, Gavin Maddox and Juliet Maddox.
Memorials may be made to the D.D. Maddox Football Scholarship Foundation or the Web Maddox Baseball Scholarship Foundation, both located at Carroll Bank and Trust, 19510 East Main Street, Huntingdon, Tennessee 38344. Otherwise, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

01/09/2026

Mr. James Herrold Vaughn, 84, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Friday January 9, 2026 at his home.
Graveside services will be conducted 2:00PM Sunday January 11, 2026 at Hebron Cemetery with Brother William Jones and Brother David Culp officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Saturday from 4:00PM until 8:00PM.
There will no visitation on Sunday friends are asked to meet at cemetery for Graveside service.
Mr. Vaughn was born January 20, 1941 to the late James Ernest Vaughn and Minnie Ellis Vaughn in Detroit, Michigan and his family moved back to Huntingdon when he was a young child. He was the oldest of 15 children. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Bill, Carter, Joe, Mike, Ricky, sister Carolyn and daughter-in-law Kelli.
He is survived by his wife of 63 years Patsy Christian Vaughn; two children Anthony Vaughn (fiancé Susie) and Tina Turner (Phil); two grandchildren Peyton Turner (Lindsey) and Riley Vaughn; two great-grandchildren Beau and Andi Lou Turner; sisters Virginia Lunsford, Patsy Smith, Alice Christian, Reni Davenport, Peggy Ellis and Tammy Kyle; brothers Kenny Vaughn and David Vaughn; brother-in-law Jamie Christian.
Herrold was a tractor mechanic by trade and he worked at Foster Brothers Equipment Co for nearly 30 years. Herrold was a wonderful son, husband, daddy, brother, granddaddy and great-granddaddy. He was a man who said what he meant and meant what he said. He will be desperately missed by all who knew and loved him.