All Obituaries

Mrs. Ashley Rich, 35, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Thursday September 14, 2023. Arrangements incomplete.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of William Malcolm Pendergrass, Jr., aka "Big." He was born June 16, 1943, in Huntingdon, TN to Malcolm Pendergrass, Sr. and Lucille Milam Pendergrass, and he died peacefully on September 15, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was a beloved football coach and cherished socialite who touched the lives of many in communities across the state of Tennessee and beyond. Malcolm grew up in Huntingdon, TN, and completed his...

Mr. Jimmy Segraves, 61, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Tuesday September 12, 2023 at his home. Funeral services will be conducted 1:00PM Saturday September 16, 2023 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Brother Henry Simpson officiating. The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Saturday from 10:00AM until time of service at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers donations made to St Jude. Mr. Segraves was born November 16, 1961 to the late Everett Segraves and...

Mr. Johnny Earl Hammett, 71, of Westport, Tennessee passed away Monday September 11, 2023 at his home. Memorial services will be conducted 11:00AM Friday September 22, 2023 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Hammett was born August 1, 1952 to the late Judge William Edward Hammett and Juanita Frances Webb. He is survived by one son Tyler (Denise) Hammett of Dyersburg, Tennessee; one sister Jennifer (Danny) Gurley of Westport, Tennessee; two grandchildren Lindey (Cody) Scott and John...

Home Coming “Let not your heart be troubled. Ye believe in God believe also in me. In My father’s house are many rooms if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you. I will come again and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” John 14:1-3. On September 9, 2023, 8:45 p.m. the Angels from heaven came to NHC Rehabilitation Center, Milan, Tennessee and took the bright soul of Mrs....

Gov. Don Sundquist Obituary March 15, 1936-August 27, 2023 Gov.Don Sundquist, who was instrumental in building the Republican majority in Tennessee, died on August 27, 2023 in Memphis, TN. Though he was a successful businessman, six-term U.S. Representative, and the 47th Governor of Tennessee, the titles he most cherished were husband, father, grandfather, and loyal friend. His 87 years of life are a testament to his oft-quoted quip, “There are workhorses and show horses; I’m a...

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Pearson Newman, 80, of Milan, Tennessee passed away Tuesday August 29, 2023 at Jackson Madison General Hospital. Mrs. Newman was born to the late Mitchell Pearson and Lola Batton Mitchell. Preceded in death by one sister Martha Hubseth; two brothers Billy Harold Pearson and Danny Pearson. She is survived by daughters Jodie Waldrup of Paris, Tennessee, and Rusty Richards of Franklin, Tennessee; sons James (Alacia) Mitchell of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Dennis (Tami) Mitchell...

Mr. Paul Brewer 93, of Milan, Tennessee passed away Sunday August 27, 2023 at Milan General Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00AM Saturday September 2, 2023 in the Chapel of Dilday-Carter Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Davis Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Brewer was born May 22, 1930. He was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Henry Harrison Brewer and Allie Pafford Brewer. He attended First Baptist Church Milan; preceded in death by his wife Mary Ellen Brewer and...

Mr. Donald Jones, 76, of Cedar Grove, Tennessee passed away Friday August 25, 2023 at his home. Graveside services will be conducted 1:00PM Monday August 28, 2023 at Hickory Flat Cemetery. Brother Kenneth Price officiating. Mr. Jones was born May 11, 1947 to the late Herman Ray Jones and Lucille Blankenship Jones. He is survived by one sister Janice Ferrell of Cedar Grove, Tennessee; one brother Warren Jones of Lavinia, Tennessee; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive...

Mr. William B. Harder Jr., 95, of Huntingdon, Tennessee passed away Thursday August 24, 2023 at his home. The family will receive friends at Dilday-Carter Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00PM until 6:00PM with Rosary Service to follow. Funeral services will be conducted 10:00AM Monday August 28, 2023 at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Carroll Memorial Gardens. Mr. Harder was born July 21, 1928 to the late William Basil Harder and Essie Mae Smothers. He was a member of...