Dilday-Carter Funeral Home

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

03/10/2026

Mr. Raymond Leo Ramsey, 94, of Clarksburg, Tennessee passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, March 15, 2026 at the Clarksburg Church of Christ. An additional Memorial Service will be held in Mulvane, Kansas. The time and date will be announced later.
Raymond was born in Salina, Kansas on January 18, 1932 to the late George Arthur Ramsey and Amy Ada (Narron) Ramsey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorothy Roberta “Bertie” (Lawless) Ramsey; one sister, Anna May Myers; one step-grandson, Brandon Mayo.
Ray is survived by his wife, Sandra Kee Thomas Ramsey; one son, Scott Ramsey of Mulvane, Kansas; two daughters, Leigh Ann (Joe) Dawley of Wichita, Kansas and Julie Ramsey of Whitehall, Montana; one daughter-in-law, Cindy Shanks Ramsey of Mulvane, Kansas; four granddaughters, April West of Mulvane, Kansas, Amy Shannon of Wichita, Kansas, Cassie (Jared) Scism of Guthrie, Oklahoma, Tiffany (Tony) Howlett of Whitehall, Montana; three grandsons, Alex McKee of Kyle, Texas, Michael (Haylee) Ramsey of Mulvane, Kansas, Brandon (Brookelyn) Ramsey of Plaine, Kansas; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two step-daughters, Teresa (Bob) Mayo and Lisa (Phil) Hickerson; one step-son, David (Amanda) Thomas; ten step-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter.
Ray was a devoted Christian, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather as well as a great-great grandfather. His passion was to teach the “Good News” to the lost. He was a member of the College Hill Church of Christ in Mulvane, Kansas, while he was living in Kansas. He was a member of the Clarksburg Church of Christ after moving to Tennessee.
Ray was a Veteran of the Korean War and a retiree from the United States Postal Service. After his retirement, he enjoyed travelling throughout the United States, especially spending the Winters in Texas and Summers in Colorado.
Ray will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
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.”
Donations in Ray’s memory can be made to the Clarksburg Church of Christ designated for either “The World Christian Broadcasting” or “Church of Christ Disaster Relief”, 12575 TN-424, Yuma, TN 38390.

03/05/2026

Mrs. Marilyn Ann Pruett, 88, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at her home.
Funeral Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Friday, March 6, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Carroll Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends at the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral home on Friday, March 6, 2026 from 10:00 AM until time of service at 1:00 PM.
Marilyn was born November 27, 1937 to the late Adrian Odell Little and Ethel Kee Little Holland. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Howard Thomas Pruett; one sister, Adren Odene Douglas; one son-in-law, Webster Maddox. She was a proud and long-time member of Huntingdon Church of Christ.
She is survived by two daughters, Jennifer (Walter) Butler of Huntingdon, Tennessee and Julia Maddox of Huntingdon, Tennessee; one son, Michael (Stephanie) Pruett of Huntingdon, Tennessee; eight grandchildren, Rachel (Lyle)Maddox Holmes, Murray (Erin) Butler, Andrew (Meagen) Maddox, Joseph (Megan) Butler, Thomas (Morgan) Butler, Hailey (Zack) Pruett Terry, Collin (Cara) Pruett and Kenneth (Claire) Pruett; eighteen great-grandchildren.
A special thanks to her caregivers, Auga Floyd, Martha Blackwell, Celina Flores, Kiesha Hale and to the nursing staff of Gentiva Hospice.
Honoring her as pallbearers will be Collin Pruett, Kenneth Pruett, Zack Terry, Andrew Maddox, Lyle Holmes, Murray Butler, Joseph Butler and Thomas Butler.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, located 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959 and to Jacob Warbritton Donations at Carroll Bank and Trust.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

02/28/2026

Mrs. Frances Reed, 91, of Westport, Tennessee passed away Friday, February 27, 2026 at her residence.
Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Tuesday, March 3, 2026 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Barr Springs Cemetery. Brother Robert Simmons officiating.
The family will receive friends Monday, March 2, 2026 at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home from 5:00PM until 8:00PM and again on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 from 11:00AM until time of service at 1:00PM.
Frances was born April 28, 1934 in Rock Springs, Tennessee to the late Joseph Simpson Douglas and Mae Bell Douglas. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Junior Reed; her daughter Andrea Gail Edwards; two sisters, Daltha Miller and Myrtle Douglas; two brothers Joe Herman Douglas and Charles Douglas.
She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Ann Stewart of McKenzie, Tennessee; one son, Eugene (Mary Ann) Boyd of Westport, Tennesee; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren.
Dilday-Carter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-986-8281

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.