John Dee Rutherford Sr. Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of John Dee Rutherford Sr. (Dequincy, Louisiana), who passed away on February 27, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his children, Joni Lyne Rutherford and John Rutherford Jr.; his wife Linda Karsten-Rutherford; and his parents, Harvey Rutherford and Zelpha Rutherford.
He is survived by: his children, Jill Davis, Jane Zimmerman and Jeffrey Rutherford (Angela); his grandchildren, Jasmine, Pablo, Rikki, Samantha, Dakoda and Bradyn; and his siblings, Paul Rutherford, Mary Brown, Jim Rutherford, Naomi Criswell, Thomas Rutherford and Ruth Nauman. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
