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Week of August 12, 2026

Obituaries in the Independent Herald are presented by Jones & Son and West-Murley Funeral Homes. Find them online at jandwfh.com.

Crystal Byrd, 53

January 12, 1973 – August 6, 2026

Crystal Y. Byrd, age 53, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

LIFE

Born Jan. 12, 1973, Crystal was the daughter of Clarence Carroll and the late Glouis June Carroll.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Mother: Glouis June Carroll.
• Sister-in-law: Sherry Carroll.

SURVIVORS

• Husband: Ronald Byrd.
• Father: Clarence Carroll.
• Children: Jonathan Byrd, and Matthew and wife Ashley.
• Grandchildren: Justin, William, Alaina and Raelynn.
• Brothers: Clarence Dempsey Carroll, and Christopher Carroll and wife Shannon.
• Sister: Pansey and husband Rob Meade.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
• Funeral: To follow at 5 p.m. with Bro. Carlie Duncan and Bro. Bill Pace. 
• Burial: To follow at West Cemetery in the Station Camp community.

Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.


Pearl Kidd, 83

Oneida
January 3, 1943 – August 7, 2026

Pearl Storey Kidd, age 83 of Oneida, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the Oneida Nursing Center, surrounded by family.

LIFE

Born in the Robbins community on Jan. 3, 1943, Pearl was the daughter to the late Ples and Arizona Ellis Storey. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and granny. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time sewing and quilting along with spending time with her great grandbabies.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Parents: Ples and Arizona (Ellis) Storey.
• Husband: Coy Kidd.
• Sisters: Glois Storey, Delma (Charles) Jones and Mary Martha (Freddy) Phillips.
• Brothers: Joe C. Storey, Archie Storey, Floyd (Emma) Storey, Ples (Wanda) Storey and Sam Storey.

SURVIVORS

• Son: Coy Allen Kidd (Jill).
• Grandchildren: Coy Daniel (Riley) Kidd and Chelsey (Kyler) King.
• Great-grandchildren: Emmalyn Kidd, Coy Jaxson Kidd, Addelyn Kidd, Parker King and Presley King.
• Sisters-in-law: Rita Storey and Donna Storey.
• Several nieces and nephews.
• Special friend: Lori Sexton.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 5 p.m. with Bro. Bradley Kidd officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Miller Cemetery in the Leatherwood community.

Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.


Judy Luzader, 69

Knoxville, Tenn.
August 17, 1956 – August 7, 2026

Judy Kay Phillips Luzader, age 69, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

LIFE

Born Aug. 17, 1956, in Oneida, Judy was the daughter of the late Rev. Arvil Phillips and Joyce Walker Phillips of the Highpoint community. She graduated from Oneida High School in 1976. She was married for several years to the late William Luzader Jr., who was the father of her children. What Judy cherished most in life were her children, Bill and Becky. In times of financial stress, she often went without to ensure that they had what they needed.Judy always had a smile on her face. We remember her hugs, the stories we shared, and her advice in our times of trouble. She always had a hand to help and a shoulder to cry on. She loved her family, and going for long walks with her dog, Rocky. She also loved church activities, especially singing. Judy will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Parents: Rev. Arvil Phillips and Joyce Walker Phillips.
• Former husband and father of her children: William Luzader Jr.
• Siblings: Dennis, Shirley, John, Helen, Barbara and Junior.

SURVIVORS

• Children: William Luzader III and Rebecca Luzader Yeager.
• Grandchildren: Lee Ann Luzader and Mason Yeager.
• Siblings: Paul Phillips, Esther Baumgardner, Brenda Towns and spouse Rob, Daniel Phillips and Rachel Burke.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Bro. Mark Muse officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Harness Cemetery in Huntsville.

Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.


Marlanea Rhoden, 48

Helenwood
December 30, 1977 – August 8, 2026

Marlanea Rhoden, 48, of Helenwood, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

LIFE

Born Dec. 30, 1977, Marlanea was the daughter of Glen and Oma “Cookie” Harness. She was a woman who could light up any room. She will forever be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her kind and giving heart, and, above all, her unwavering faith. She had a way of making people laugh, making people feel loved, and reminding those around her of the importance of faith, family, and kindness. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Marlanea was a loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Though her time here was not nearly long enough, the love she gave was more than enough to last a lifetime. Marlanea will be deeply missed, forever loved, and most importantly never forgotten. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her faith carried her through this life and that she is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

Grandparents: Henry and Velva Newport, and McKinley and Roxie Harness.

SURVIVORS

• Husband: Richard Ryan Rhoden.
• Children: Paige Barnes (Nathan), Conner Rhoden and Autumn Rhoden.
• Grandchildren: Bryson Barnes and Keaton Barnes.
• Parents: Glen and Oma “Cookie” Harness.
• Brothers: Rick Harness (Buffy) and Jody Harness (Jessica).
• Special brother-in-law: Shawn Rhoden.
• Nieces and nephews: Heather Harness, Corry Harness, Abby Doan and Enoch Harness.
• Special close friends: Katrina Lowe and daughter Grace Lowe.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jody Harness officiating. 
• Burial: To follow at the W.E. and Nola Sexton Cemetery in Elgin.

Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.

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Obituaries in the Independent Herald are presented by Jones & Son and West-Murley Funeral Homes. Find them online at jandwfh.com.

Crystal Byrd, 53

January 12, 1973 – August 6, 2026

Crystal Y. Byrd, age 53, departed this life on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.

LIFE

Born Jan. 12, 1973, Crystal was the daughter of Clarence Carroll and the late Glouis June Carroll.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Mother: Glouis June Carroll.
• Sister-in-law: Sherry Carroll.

SURVIVORS

• Husband: Ronald Byrd.
• Father: Clarence Carroll.
• Children: Jonathan Byrd, and Matthew and wife Ashley.
• Grandchildren: Justin, William, Alaina and Raelynn.
• Brothers: Clarence Dempsey Carroll, and Christopher Carroll and wife Shannon.
• Sister: Pansey and husband Rob Meade.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Four Oaks Funeral Home in Huntsville.
• Funeral: To follow at 5 p.m. with Bro. Carlie Duncan and Bro. Bill Pace. 
• Burial: To follow at West Cemetery in the Station Camp community.

Arrangements by Four Oaks Funeral Home.


Pearl Kidd, 83

Oneida
January 3, 1943 – August 7, 2026

Pearl Storey Kidd, age 83 of Oneida, passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at the Oneida Nursing Center, surrounded by family.

LIFE

Born in the Robbins community on Jan. 3, 1943, Pearl was the daughter to the late Ples and Arizona Ellis Storey. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and granny. She was a member of Black Oak Baptist Church. She enjoyed spending her time sewing and quilting along with spending time with her great grandbabies.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Parents: Ples and Arizona (Ellis) Storey.
• Husband: Coy Kidd.
• Sisters: Glois Storey, Delma (Charles) Jones and Mary Martha (Freddy) Phillips.
• Brothers: Joe C. Storey, Archie Storey, Floyd (Emma) Storey, Ples (Wanda) Storey and Sam Storey.

SURVIVORS

• Son: Coy Allen Kidd (Jill).
• Grandchildren: Coy Daniel (Riley) Kidd and Chelsey (Kyler) King.
• Great-grandchildren: Emmalyn Kidd, Coy Jaxson Kidd, Addelyn Kidd, Parker King and Presley King.
• Sisters-in-law: Rita Storey and Donna Storey.
• Several nieces and nephews.
• Special friend: Lori Sexton.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the chapel of Jones & Son Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 5 p.m. with Bro. Bradley Kidd officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Miller Cemetery in the Leatherwood community.

Arrangements by Jones & Son Funeral Home.


Judy Luzader, 69

Knoxville, Tenn.
August 17, 1956 – August 7, 2026

Judy Kay Phillips Luzader, age 69, of Knoxville, Tenn., passed away on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer.

LIFE

Born Aug. 17, 1956, in Oneida, Judy was the daughter of the late Rev. Arvil Phillips and Joyce Walker Phillips of the Highpoint community. She graduated from Oneida High School in 1976. She was married for several years to the late William Luzader Jr., who was the father of her children. What Judy cherished most in life were her children, Bill and Becky. In times of financial stress, she often went without to ensure that they had what they needed.Judy always had a smile on her face. We remember her hugs, the stories we shared, and her advice in our times of trouble. She always had a hand to help and a shoulder to cry on. She loved her family, and going for long walks with her dog, Rocky. She also loved church activities, especially singing. Judy will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

• Parents: Rev. Arvil Phillips and Joyce Walker Phillips.
• Former husband and father of her children: William Luzader Jr.
• Siblings: Dennis, Shirley, John, Helen, Barbara and Junior.

SURVIVORS

• Children: William Luzader III and Rebecca Luzader Yeager.
• Grandchildren: Lee Ann Luzader and Mason Yeager.
• Siblings: Paul Phillips, Esther Baumgardner, Brenda Towns and spouse Rob, Daniel Phillips and Rachel Burke.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 3 p.m. with Bro. Mark Muse officiating.
• Burial: To follow at Harness Cemetery in Huntsville.

Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.


Marlanea Rhoden, 48

Helenwood
December 30, 1977 – August 8, 2026

Marlanea Rhoden, 48, of Helenwood, passed away peacefully on Aug. 8, 2026, at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn.

LIFE

Born Dec. 30, 1977, Marlanea was the daughter of Glen and Oma “Cookie” Harness. She was a woman who could light up any room. She will forever be remembered for her wonderful sense of humor, her kind and giving heart, and, above all, her unwavering faith. She had a way of making people laugh, making people feel loved, and reminding those around her of the importance of faith, family, and kindness. Her greatest joy in life was her family. Marlanea was a loving wife, mother, nana, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Though her time here was not nearly long enough, the love she gave was more than enough to last a lifetime. Marlanea will be deeply missed, forever loved, and most importantly never forgotten. Her family takes comfort in knowing that her faith carried her through this life and that she is now at peace in the arms of the Lord.

PRECEDED IN DEATH

Grandparents: Henry and Velva Newport, and McKinley and Roxie Harness.

SURVIVORS

• Husband: Richard Ryan Rhoden.
• Children: Paige Barnes (Nathan), Conner Rhoden and Autumn Rhoden.
• Grandchildren: Bryson Barnes and Keaton Barnes.
• Parents: Glen and Oma “Cookie” Harness.
• Brothers: Rick Harness (Buffy) and Jody Harness (Jessica).
• Special brother-in-law: Shawn Rhoden.
• Nieces and nephews: Heather Harness, Corry Harness, Abby Doan and Enoch Harness.
• Special close friends: Katrina Lowe and daughter Grace Lowe.

SERVICES

• Visitation: Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the chapel of West-Murley Funeral Home.
• Funeral: To follow at 2 p.m. with Bro. Jody Harness officiating. 
• Burial: To follow at the W.E. and Nola Sexton Cemetery in Elgin.

Arrangements by West-Murley Funeral Home.

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