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05/13/2026

Mr. Harlan Jerome Johnson, 65, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Life Care of Bruceton, Tennessee.
Funeral Services will be conducted 12:00 PM noon on Saturday May 16, 2026 in the Chapel Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Reverend Robert Gaugh and Reverend Joel Goodrum officiating
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Saturday May 16, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of services at 12:00 PM.
Harlan was born September 17, 1960 to the late Raymond and Loyce Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Raymond Johnson Jr.
He is survived by his wife, Elisa Johnson; one son Jonathan Johnson; two daughters, Jillian Johnson and Daniela Martinez; one brother Dannie Johnson; step children Juan Martinez, Maria Martinez, Erika (Jose Mayen) Martinez, Melissa Martinez and Eduardo Martinez; five grandchildren, Madison, Haley, Colton, Jadyn and Christian; five great-grandchildren.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

05/09/2026

Mrs. Lisa Jean Fields, born May 28, 1969, in Huntingdon, passed away at her home on May 7, 2026.

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday May 12, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Bethel Cemetery. Brother Clint Ezell and Susan Breeden officiating.

The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Monday May 11, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Tuesday May 12, 2026 from 9:00 AM until time of services at 11:00 AM.

She was united in marriage to Jason Fields on June 23, 1987, and together they shared a lifelong bond built on love and family.

Lisa was a devoted mother to her three children: Morgan (Joseph) Morrissett of Lonoke, Arkansas, Seth (Julie) Fields of Ramer, Tennessee and Blane Fields of Huntingdon, Tennessee.

Her grandchildren were the joy of her life: Romie Morrissett, Rhett Morrissett, Rookie Morrissett, Jed Fields, and Clara Jane Fields. She treasured every moment spent with them and lit up when sharing with her friends about them.

She is also survived by her mother, Jean (Phil) Doyle of Henry, Tennessee, and one sister, Amy (Nick) Oatsvall of Henry, TN

Lisa was preceded in death by her father, David Kirksey; one brother, Chris Kirksey; and grandmother, Alice Kirksey.

After graduating from UT Martin, Lisa began her nursing career in 1989 and faithfully dedicated her life to caring for others at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. She was known for her compassion, kindness, and unwavering commitment to both her patients and coworkers. Nursing was not simply her profession, but her calling, and she carried it out with grace, strength, and a servant’s heart throughout her life.

Her memory will forever live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered for her caring spirit, strength, sweet treats, and the endless love she gave to her family and friends.

Honoring her as pallbearers will be Joseph Morrissett, Jeff Carter, Marty Towater, Jamie Towater, John Sanders, and Tommy Decanter.

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

05/01/2026

Mr. Timmie Ray Taylor, 61, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Tuesday April 28, 2026 at Cherrywood Post Acute in McKenzie.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Monday May 4, 2026 from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM .
Funeral Services will be conducted 1:30 PM Monday May 4, 2026 at in the chapel of Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Interment will follow at Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery at Parkers Crossroads. Dr. Lee Butler officiating.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

04/17/2026

Ms. Carolyn Jean Garlits, 73, of Nashville, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at her home.
Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Monday, April 20, 2026 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery. Brother Scott Carter officiating.
The family will receive friends at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church Monday, April 20, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Carolyn was born August 24, 1952 to the late J.W. Prater and Helen Prater. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, J.R. Garlits; one brother, David Prater and wife-in-law, Ronda Garlits.
She is survived by one daughter, Paula Garlits Byrd of Nashville, Tennessee; one sister Bonita Bonnell of Blufftown, South Carolina; former husband and friend, Jody Garlits; two nieces, Jessica Jacobson and Leslie Prater; two nephews, John Prater and Chris Bonnell; four grandchildren, Kailee Garlits, Blake Garlits, T.J. (Victoria) Byrd and Chrystalyn (Jacob) McDaniel; three great-grandchildren, Isaiah McDaniel, Leonidas Byrd and Armoni Garlits.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

04/15/2026

Mrs. Ann Pearson Smith, 54, of Louisville, Kentucky passed away Thursday April 9, 2026 at Baptist Health Louisville.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Friday April 17, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM.
Ann was born October 17, 1971 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to Earnest Melton and Josephine Melton.
She is preceded in death by her father, Earnest Melton.
She is survived by her husband, Prather Smith of Louisville, Kentucky; three daughters, Asia L. Melton of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Paris Smith of Huntingdon, Tennessee and London Pearson of Louisville, Kentucky; one son Jagger Pearson of Louisville, Kentucky; two stepsons, Perell Smith and LeBron Smith; two sisters, Jackie Hampton of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Corunda Pearson; two grandchildren, Lilyanah Zaitz and Kenniya Cherry; one aunt, Lehelen Weathers; one niece, Iteonia Pearson; one step-niece, Marketa Hernandez; two nephews, Lanen Pearson and Tyshawn Pearson.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

04/04/2026

Mrs. Mary “May” Margaret Wilson, 74 , of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Friday April 3, 2026 at her home.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Tuesday April 7, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Carroll Memorial Gardens. Brother Johnny Drinkard officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Monday from 5:00PM until 7:00PM and on Tuesday from 11:00AM until 1:00PM.
Mae was born July 22, 1951, in McKenzie, Tennessee to the late Wilbert Herndon and Mildred Herndon. Preceded in death by a brother Teddy Herndon; sister Loretta Herndon and great-niece Bianca LeAnn Conroy.
She is survived by her husband, Charles Wilson; six sisters, Martha Ann Lowe, Shirley Jane (Michael) Reed, Delores Sue Green, Mildred Kay Willis, Nadine Herndon and Tena Melissa Hicks; niece/godchild, Tina K. Willis; niece, Christina Drinkard; two nephews, Thomas Hicks and Thomas Green.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281.

03/28/2026

Mr. Dennis Earl Horn, 68, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday March 30, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at New Hope Cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Sunday from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and on Monday from 12:00PM until time of service at 1:00PM.
Dennis was born July 31, 1957 in Bruceton, Tennessee to the late Tom P. Horn and Betty Williams.
He is survived by four sons Michael (Amy) Horn of Alsip, Illinois, Sean Katcher of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, Matt (Harmony) Horn of Franklin, Tennessee and Denny Horn of Country Club Hills, Illinois; two brothers, Thomas (Patricia) Horn of Huntingdon and Kenny (Carol) Horn of Tinley Park, Illinois; six grandchildren, Haze Horn, Sevin Horn, Reighn Horn, Amy Horn, Kayla Katcher and Keagan Katcher.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

03/26/2026

Mr. George Robert “Gus” Radford, 82, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00 PM Saturday March 28, 2026 at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr. Tim Atkins and Todd Rose officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Friday March 27, 2026 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM and again at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church on Saturday March 28, 2026 from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Gus was born December 9, 1943 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to the late W.V. Radford Jr. and Martha Elizabeth Radford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Johnny Radford.
Gus attended Huntingdon High School, after graduating, he pursued higher education at University of the South and University of Memphis where he earned his Juris Doctor. With his degree, he went on to work as a District Attorney for 24 years. Gus found pride in his community and was a notable Huntingdon Mustangs supporter. He enjoyed his work as a basketball referee. As a result, he was inducted into the Carroll County Sports Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition to his love for local sports, he was also an avid golfer and Memphis Tigers fan. Gus was a long-time member of Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. He loved his family and they will fondly remember him as a great story-teller.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Radford of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one daughter, Elizabeth (Jo Kolkmeier) Radford of St. Louis, Missouri; one son, Will (Beth) Radford of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one sister, Virginia Voss of Fairfax, Virginia; two grandchildren, Michael Radford and Katherine Radford.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

03/18/2026

Martha Carolyn Swanson Sundquist died peacefully on Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in Collierville, Tennessee. While she was known as the wife of Gov. Don Sundquist (First Lady 1995-2003), the titles she most cherished were wife, mother, grandmother (MorMor) and friend.
She was born in Joliet, Illinois October 10, 1937, to Harry and Carolyn Swanson. She grew up in Lemont, Illinois. She is preceded in death by her husband, Don, her sister, Bea Beyerhelm as well as Bea’s husband, Carl, and her brother, Paul Swanson and his wife Analee.
She attended Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois, graduating in 1959. This is where she first discovered red bud trees and Don. She fell in love with them both. They married in 1959. She is survived by her children: Tania (David) Williamson, Andrea Jeannet and Deke (Donald Kenneth Sundquist, Jr.) and by her beloved grandchildren: Gabby Jeannet(Markos Daskalakis) and Alex Jeannet.Martha is also survived by a large extended family of Swansons, Beyerhelms and Sundquists.
She and Don lived in all parts of Tennessee-Shelbyville, Memphis, Nashville and Townsend. While neither were from here, they both loved everything Tennessee. In1989, she received a USO appointment by President Ronald Reagan as a member of the Board of Governors (a 3 year term). She could never believe a girl from Lemont could become a First Lady. But she handled the position, as with all things, with grace and kindness. Her interests included wildflower beautification of interstate highways, hosting children at the Annual Easter Egg Roll and all things nature-trees, flowers and parks. She was especially proud to have a state forest named after her in Cocke County.
Martha loved God, family, friends, golf, gardening and jigsaw puzzles. She always had a song for any occasion.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Great Smoky Mountains Heritage Center, PO Box 268, 123 Cromwell Dr. Townsend, Tennessee 37882(or online at their website).
Funeral will be held 11:00AM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Tuckaleechee United Methodist Church, 7322 Old Tuckaleechee Rd., Townsend, Tennessee 37882. Visitation will be 10:00AM until time of service at 11:00AM. Interment immediately following.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is charge of arrangements 731-986-8281.

03/14/2026

Mr. Ray McCormick, 91, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away on March 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy defined by character, generosity, and devotion to his family and community.
Funeral Services will be conducted 11:00 AM Monday March 16, 2026 at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens. Dr. Tim Atkins and Brother Mark Carrigan officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Sunday March 15, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on March 16, 2026 at Huntingdon First United Methodist Church from 9:00 AM until time of service at 11:00 AM.
Ray was born on June 3, 1934, to the late William Clyde McCormick and Mildred Aden McCormick. He was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Carol McCormick; one grandson, Will Fisher; his brother, Jack McCormick; his sisters, Mildred Louise McCormick Mozena and Nancy McCormick Calcagno.

For more than 30 years, Ray was the proud owner of AMP Construction, where his dedication, craftsmanship, and integrity earned the trust and respect of countless clients and colleagues. Through his work, he helped build not only structures, but lasting relationships throughout the community.

In 2007, Ray was honored as Huntingdon's Outstanding Citizen of the Year, a recognition that reflected the many ways he quietly served and supported others.

Ray was an avid and loyal supporter of Huntingdon Mustang athletics. Whether cheering from the stands or lending a helping hand, he believed deeply in supporting the young people of his community. One of his proudest contributions was giving his time, knowledge, and expertise—alongside others—to help build the Mustang baseball field, a place where generations of student-athletes have competed and grown.

A devoted member of Huntingdon First United Methodist Church, Ray lived out his faith through kindness, humility, and service to others.

To those who knew him best, he was lovingly called "Daddy" and "Pop Ray," titles spoken with deep admiration and affection. He was respected by many generations of family and friends, and his steady presence, wisdom, and warmth touched countless lives.

At the center of Ray's life was character—a big heart, gentle kindness, and a generous spirit. He believed in doing the right thing, helping others whenever he could, and treating everyone with respect.

Ray's life was a testament to the power of quiet leadership, strong character, and a heart devoted to family, faith, and community. His legacy will live on in the people he loved, the community he helped build, and the countless lives he touched along the way.

He is survived by four daughters Vicki (Gary) Cannizzo of Nashville, Tennessee, Susan Fisher of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Jan (Gerald) Scarbrough of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Shelley Gurley of Huntingdon, Tennessee; a sister-in-law, Marilyn McCormick; ten grandchildren Erich Moody, Matt (Kelly) Moody, Megan Moody, Lindsey (Justin) Johnson, Courtney (Matt) Cole, Dylan Gurley, Brinn (Austin) Avery, Heather (Kevin Wilkes) Gurley, Brandon (Jessica) McCormick and Loren (Dusty) Hatfield; twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson, numerous nieces, nephews and his beloved dog Beau.
Honoring him as pallbearers will be Brandon McCormick, Dylan Gurley, Erich Moody, Matt Moody, Tripp Johnson, Wesley Williams and Ian Williams.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

03/10/2026

Mr. Larry Dale Wilson, 81, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at his home.
Funeral Services will be conducted 2:00 PM Friday March 13, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Bethel Cemetery. Brother Chris King officiating.
The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Thursday, March 12, 2026 from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM and again on Friday March 13, 2026 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 2:00 PM.
Larry was born July 3, 1944 in Huntingdon, Tennessee to the late Roy and Martha Wilson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother, Bruce Wilson and one great-granddaughter, Katie Claire McMinn.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Wilson of Huntingdon, Tennessee; two daughters, Kendra (Randy) Carter of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Glenda (Jason) Hicks of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one son, Donald (Tanya) Wilson of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one sister, Jennie Weaver of McKenzie, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Kaleb (Alyse) McMinn, Leah (Christopher) Cary, Kolton (Torri) McMinn, Dylan (Maria McMackins) Hicks, Logan (Jessi) Carter, Cody Wilson, Evan Wilson and Jake Wilson; six great-grandchildren, Marlie McMinn, Lainey Kate Cary, Laiken Cary, Mason Carter, Merris McMinn and Kensley Carter.
2 Timothy 4:7 is a testament to the great life he lived:
“I have fought the good fight,
I have finished the race,
I have kept the faith.”

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

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