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Jean Vincent

Jean Vincent

Apr 12, 2025

Jean Oliver Vincent of Martin, Tennessee, age 98, passed away on April 12, 2025, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, John Vincent. She was born on December 9, 1926, to the late Jesse and Corinne Manley Oliver of Martin, and was preceded in death by six siblings including her twin sister,...

Donald Perugini

Donald Perugini

Apr 7, 2025

Mr. Donald Perugini age 89, of Martin, TN, passed away on April 7, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN.

Donald was born on January 10, 1936, to the late Nicola and Emmanuella Perugini in Waterbury, CT.He served our country for 38 years in the US Army, serving in The Vietnam and The Korean War,where he was honorably discharged as...

Doris Janet Brousil

Doris Janet Brousil

Apr 6, 2025

Mrs. Doris Janet Brousil age 69, passed away on April 6, 2025, at her residence in Martin, TN.

She was born on June 8, 1955, in Martin, TN, to the late Bruceton McDaniel and Martha Davis Tesinsky.She married her husband of 31 years, Michael J. Brousil in June 1993.Doris was an administrative assistant at Pierce Packaging.

In addition to her husband, she...

Wallace E Crider

Wallace E Crider

Apr 1, 2025

Dr. Wallace E. Crider of Martin, Tennessee, age 96 passed away April 1, 2025 at Van Ayer Nursing Home while under care of Union City Baptist Hospice.

Dr. Crider was born March 18, 1929, to the late Ernest and Clara Malone Crider of Mayfield, KY.Dr. Crider worked at The University of Tennessee at Martin and retired as Director of the Counseling...

Joseph G Rosner

Joseph G Rosner

Mar 26, 2025

Mr. Joseph G. Rosner age 78 of Martin, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, TN.

Joseph was born in Chicago, IL on March 17, 1947, to the late Thomas Joseph Rosner and Dorothy Bernice Johnson Rosner.He was a retired Chicago Patrol Officer, an avid Chicago sports fan especially of The Chicago White Sox and...

Betty Frances Brooks Holley

Betty Frances Brooks Holley

Mar 24, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Betty Brooks Holley who departed this life on Monday, March 24, 2025, after a remarkable 80 years filled with love, adventure, and service to others. Betty is survived by her loving and devoted husband, William Holley, Jr. Together they shared 57 wonderful years of marriage as they explored the...

Charlie Jean Halliburton

Charlie Jean Halliburton

Mar 13, 2025

Mr. Charlie Jean Halliburton, age 80 of Martin, TN passed away on Thursday March 13, 2025, at his residence.

Charlie was born on August 4, 1944, to the late Preston Halliburton and Sue Eddings Halliburton in Milan, TN.

Charlie was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by his children; Pamela (Reynold) Douglas of Cordova, TN, Shelia (Daniel) Dieringer of Trezevant, TN, Tim...

Patricia Stuart Cole

Patricia Stuart Cole

Mar 10, 2025

Patricia Cole age 74 and a resident of Martin, TN passed away on Monday March 10, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN

She was born on March 1, 1951, to the late Thomas and Annabelle Raney Stuart in Jackson, TN.

Patricia was an active member of the Martin Church of Christ and a graduate of The University of Tennessee...

James Savary

James Savary

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. James Calvert Savary, more commonly known as “Jim” or “Poppy”, age 81, passed away on March 8, 2025, at his residence in Martin, TN.

Jim was born on June 25th, 1943, to his father Calvert James Savary and his mother Lorraine Marie Cox in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Jim was a devoted husband, son, brother, uncle, father, grandfather, and friend to all....

Chris Merritt

Chris Merritt

Mar 8, 2025

Mr. Chris Merritt age 52, a resident of Martin, Tn, passed away on March 8, 2025, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN

Chris was born in Martin, TN on September 5, 1972, to the late Gerald Ray and Glenda Overcast Merritt of Martin, TN.

Chris married his wife, Melissa Brown on June 26, 1993, at Pleasant Hill Missionary Baptist Church where...

Jeff Wright

Jeff Wright

Mar 7, 2025

Mr. Jeff Wright age 68, of Martin, Tn passed away Friday, March 7, 2025, at Jackson-Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tn

Jeff was born on August 30, 1956, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to James "Jimmy" Marlin Wright and Nellie Melton Wright of Martin, TN.Jeff lived most of his life in Martin, TN where he met and married his wife Brenda Ridley...

Sara Kitty Soder

Sara Kitty Soder

Feb 28, 2025

Sara Kathleen Chadwick Soder, more commonly known as Kitty Soder, was born on July 16, 1929, and passed away on February 28, 2025. She was the youngest of five children. Her father, W.E. Chadwick, was a well-known pastor and evangelist in West Tennessee and Arkansas. Her mother, Myrle Adams Chadwick, was the daughter of J.P. Adams, who owned the general...

Lizabeth Wyant

Lizabeth Wyant

Feb 28, 2025

Ms. Lizabeth Ann Wyant, age 70, passed away in Martin, TN Friday February 28, 2025, at her residence.

Ms. Lizabeth was born in Portsmouth, PA moving to Martin, TN in 2020,She was a Graduate of The University of Martin, TN with a bachelor's degree in nursing.

She is preceded in death by her parents John Wyant and Anna M. Martha Wyant.

She is...

Julia Jock

Julia Jock

Feb 28, 2025

Mrs. Julia Mae Jock, age 80, passed away in Martin, TN at her residence.

Mrs. Julia (Judie) was born on August 31, 1944, to the late Maragaret Morey Lazarus in Jackson, Michigan.

She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Martin, TN 

She is survived by her husband; Donald Jerry Jock, one son; Richard Jock of Martin, TN,one daugher; Leslee (Bill)...

Dr. Salvatore Leopold Raspa Sr.

Dr. Salvatore Leopold Raspa Sr.

Feb 26, 2025

Lifelong educator and resident of St. Mary's County, Dr. Salvatore Raspa (Sal) passed away peacefully in La Plata at Green Acres Nursing Home on February 26, 2025, with his beloved family by his side.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Myra Ennis Raspa and five of their six children: Sal Raspa, Jr, (Debbie), Raymond Scott Raspa (John), Angela...

Howard Douglas Anderson, Sr.

Howard Douglas Anderson, Sr.

Feb 20, 2025

Mr. Howard Douglas Anderson Sr., age 76, passed away at his residence in Martin, TN on February 20, 2025.

Mr. Anderson was born in Waverly, TN to late Edward and Anne Smith Anderson on December 06, 1948,he moved to Martin, TN in 1973, where he later married his wife Debbie Donaldson on May 20, 1977.Mr. Anderson was of the Baptist...

Omer Ray Morgan

Omer Ray Morgan

Feb 15, 2025

Mr. Omer Ray Morgan, age 81 and a resident of Dresden, TN passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at Weakley County Nursing home in Dresden, TN.

He was born in Lake Co. TN, to the late Louie Virgil and Annie Laura Johnson Morgan on February 25, 1943.

Mr. Morgan was a Pastor and retired warehouse worker at the former...

Marion Joyce Galey Stover

Marion Joyce Galey Stover

Feb 11, 2025

Marion Joyce Galey Stover, of Martin, TN passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025. 

She was born in Greenfield, TN on April 20,1934 to the late Gilbert "Buster" Galey and Lucille Harrington Galey.

Joyce married her husband, Elvis “ER” Stover, their union was a testament to enduring love and companionship. 

She will be deeply missed by her son Greg (Tina)...

Shawn C Mitchell

Shawn C Mitchell

Feb 6, 2025

Mr. Shawn Mitchell, age 63, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Martin, TN at his residence. He grew up in Martin, Tn where he resided most of his life,Mr. Mitchell was a retired business owner of Delta Imagining Sign Co. in Dresden, TN.He loved anything outdoors and, on the water,and was an avid boater, fisher, hunter and camping. 

He is...

Gerryl Leonard Gushrowksi

Gerryl Leonard Gushrowksi

Jan 30, 2025

Mr. Gerryl Leonard Gushrowski, age 73, of Martin, TN passed away at his residence January 30, 2025

Mr. Gushrowski was a U.S Marine Corps Veteran serving in Vietnam,he was a retired production worker at World Color.

He is preceded in death by his parents Leonard and Ella (Crittendon) Gushrowski.

He is survived by two daughters: Brandie Gushrowski of Dresden, TN,...

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