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Ralph Dolen Wilson, Ii

Ralph Dolen Wilson, Ii

Dec 4, 2022

Ralph Dolen Wilson, II, at the age of 75, passed away on December 4, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.  He was born at Fort Monroe, Virginia on June 27, 1947.

Ralph graduated from Norman High School in Norman, Oklahoma.  He graduated from the University of Oklahoma in 1965 with a degree in mathematics.  During his time at OU, he worked...

Bubba Vickers

Bubba Vickers

Dec 4, 2022

Mr. Oscar Wren "Bubba" Vickers, age 86, died Sunday, December 4, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 8, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Sharon, TN with Rev. Josh Moore officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning...

Julia Ann Kerley

Julia Ann Kerley

Dec 2, 2022

Mrs. Julia Ann Kerley, age 79, died Friday, 12/02/2022, at the Arbors at Heritage Place, Lexington, TN.

Funeral services will be private.

Mrs. Kerley was a member of Martin First Baptist Church; she retired from U T M in the Student Loan Department after 43 years helping college students with financial aid.

Mrs. Kerley is survived by her son, Chris...

Linda Sue Burress

Linda Sue Burress

Dec 1, 2022

Mrs. Linda Sue Burress, age 79, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, December 1, 2022 at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Graveside services will be at 1:30 PM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Stanley's Chapel Cemetery, with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM at the funeral home.

Linda was born in Akron, Ohio on...

Juliet Wilson

Juliet Wilson

Nov 26, 2022

Ms. Martha Jane "Juliet" Wilson, age 95, died Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home in Martin.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, December 1, 2022, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Larry Washburn officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 12:45.  

Ms. Wilson is survived by her son, Dan (Donna) Merrill of Bartlett, TN; her...

Janette High Jones

Janette High Jones

Nov 26, 2022

Mrs. Janette High Jones, age 92, died Saturday, November 26, 2022 at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be at the funeral home on Wednesday beginning at 11:30 A.M. until service time at 1:00 PM.  

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Carolyn Workman

Carolyn Workman

Nov 25, 2022

Mrs. Carolyn Workman, age 88, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 11/25/2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be Monday, 11/28/2022, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Kermitt Travis officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM  until service time at the funeral home.

Mrs. Workman was a member of the...

James Curtis Hearn

James Curtis Hearn

Nov 25, 2022

Mr. James Curtis "Rabbit" Hearn, age 96 of Martin TN, died Friday, 11/25/2022, at Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital.

Funeral services will be Friday, 12/02/2022, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev Sky McCrackin officiating, with burial to follow with Military Honors at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Friday at the funeral home until...

John William Stout

John William Stout

Nov 23, 2022

Mr. John William Stout, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 11/23/2022, at Baptist Hospital, Memphis, TN.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, 11/29/2022, at 1:00 PM at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home until time of service.

Mr. Stout was an Army veteran; he was a retired car hauler.

Mr....

Charles Lynn Moore

Charles Lynn Moore

Nov 20, 2022

Mr. Charles Lynn Moore, age 87, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 11/20/2022, at Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital.

Graveside services will be held Friday, 11/25/2022, at 11:00 AM at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN, with Rev. Sky McCrackin officiating, with burial to follow.  Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 10:45.  There is no visitation at the funeral home.  

Mr. Moore was...

Delano Estelle Moon

Delano Estelle Moon

Nov 18, 2022

Mrs. Delano Estelle Jones Moon, age 89, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 11/18/2022, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11/22/2022, at 1:00 PM, at the Gardner Church of Christ, with family speaking, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, 11/21/2022, between 5:00 PM and 7:00 Pm at the funeral...

Billy Winstead

Billy Winstead

Nov 17, 2022

Mr. Billy Joe Winstead, age 90, died Thursday, November 17, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 19, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 12:00 Noon until service time at 2:00.  

Pallbearers are Tom Seratt, Lance...

Grace Mckay

Grace Mckay

Nov 16, 2022

Mrs. Grace Lillie McKay, age 81, of Martin died Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at Regional One Hospital in Memphis.

Funeral service will be Monday, November 21, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Furman Muzzall officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday beginning at 9:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00.

Mrs. McKay was...

David G. Moss, Jr.

David G. Moss, Jr.

Nov 15, 2022

Mr. David Gale Moss, Jr., age 84, of Martin died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his home.

Burial in Collier Cemetery in Martin, Tennessee.

Mr. Moss is survived by his wife, Kathryne Cherry Moss of Martin; his brother-in-law, Eugene Cherry of Martin;  two daughters, Christy Moss of Union City and Stephanie (Doug) Matheny of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister, Marlene Watts...

Jack Randolph Prince

Jack Randolph Prince

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Jack Randolph Prince, age 62, of Jackson, TN, died Saturday, 11/12/2022, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital. 

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11/15/2022, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Perkins officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be Monday, 11/14/2022, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the funeral home, and...

Michael L. Cooper

Michael L. Cooper

Nov 12, 2022

Mr. Michael L. Cooper, 68,  of Sidonia passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 3:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.  Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 1:00 P.M. until service time.

Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Charlotte Buckley...

Michael James Hester

Michael James Hester

Nov 11, 2022

THIS IS A COURTSEY ANNOUNCEMENT:

Mr. Michael James Hester, age 48, died November 11, 2022, at his home in Smyrna, TN.

Memorial services will be Saturday, 12/10/2022, at the First Unite Methodist Church, Martin, TN at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM until service time. There will be a Celebration of Life after the services at the American...

Mary Tyner

Mary Tyner

Nov 8, 2022

Mrs. Mary Blanche Wiggins Tyner, age 96, of Martin died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.

In accordance to her wishes a graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 4:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Larry Washburn and Rev. David Horton officiating.  

Mrs. Tyner was preceded in death by her...

Scott William Bowlin

Scott William Bowlin

Nov 5, 2022

Mr. Scott William Bowlin, age 33, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his home.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 12:00 Noon at Sharon First Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Moore officiating.  Burial will follow in Hornbeak Cemetery in Greenfield.  Visitation will be Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Sharon First...

Dottie Covington

Dottie Covington

Oct 26, 2022

Dorothy "Dottie" Nelle Taylor Covington, age 95, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Van Ayer Nursing Home in Martin, Tennessee.

She was born on December 23, 1926, to John Vance and Louise Akins Taylor of Greenfield.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Paul Covington, brother Travis Taylor, and sisters Mary...

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