Melba Kay Kent age 73 of Watertown, died Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026 at her residence.  Born June 28, 1953 in Linden, TN, she was preceded in death by her father, Frank Talley; her husband, Dean Kent and a brother, Dennis Randolph.  Melba was a former Certified Nurse Technician at Quality Care Health Center.

She is survived by her daughters, Mary Jean Bane of Lebanon and Kendra Stanford of Liberty; grandchildren, Brian Powers, Traci Powers, Mark Culbert, Jr., Kayla Stanford, Roger Bane, Jr. and Jennifer Rutland; 9 great grandchildren.  Melba is also survived by her mother, Shelby Patronis; sister, Linda (Gayle) Stone and brothers, Russell (Christie) Randolph and Merle (Stella) Randolph; nieces and nephews.

Graveside services and interment will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 25, 2026 at Commerce Cemetery with Audrey Martin officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till 12:30 p.m.at Hunter Funeral Home.