Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Betty Rushing

Betty Rushing

Jun 28, 2022

Mrs. Betty Jean Rushing, age 93, of Martin died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.

Graveside Service will be Friday, July 1, 2022, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery in Martin with Brandon Norton officiating.  Visitation will be Friday beginning at 9:30 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mrs. Rushing was preceded in death by...

Hal Williamson

Hal Williamson

Jun 21, 2022

Russell H. "Hal" Williamson, age 72, of Martin, passed from this life on June 21, 2022, at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Funeral services will take place on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at 12 Noon at the Sidonia Baptist Church with Bro. Doug Morris and Bro. Tommy Harrison officiating.  Burial will follow in the East Side Cemetery in Martin.

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Leslie Hill

Leslie Hill

Jun 20, 2022

Mr. Leslie Arnold Eugene Hill, age 63, died Monday, June 20, 2022, at his residence in Martin.

Leslie is survived by his daughter, Brittany (Sokma) Chin of Marion, IL; his mother, June Hill of Martin;  mother of their daughter, Cande Maloney of Largo, FL; sister, Elise (David) Everett and brother, Billy (Joan) Hill both of Martin; three grandchildren, Kaeyah Chin,...

Barbara Jean Brown

Barbara Jean Brown

Jun 18, 2022

Mrs. Barbara Jean Brown, age 79, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 06/18/2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be private.

Mrs. Brown was retired from Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD; she was a member of St. Frances Xavier Catholic Church, Baltimore, Md.

Mrs. Brown is survived by her daughters, Jean (Edward) Reyes, Martin, TN, Carolyn Stinson, Baltimore, MD, and Pamela...

Wallace "Rocky" Mason Rooks, Jr.

Wallace "Rocky" Mason Rooks, Jr.

Jun 17, 2022

Mr. Wallace "Rocky" Mason Rooks, Jr., age 59, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 06/17/2022, at his home.

Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, June 29th, 2022, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Rooks was a Baptist by faith; he was a 1981 graduate of Westview High School.

Mr. Rooks is survived by his son, Jaron Cody...

Donald Ray Mullins

Donald Ray Mullins

Jun 17, 2022

Mr. Donald Ray Mullins, age 73, died Friday, June 17, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin.

Memorial Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held Saturday, June 25, 2022, 10:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 9:45 Saturday morning.

Mr. Mullins is survived by two sons, Donald Ray Mullins, II of Goldsboro,  North...

Lester W. Mccuan, Iii

Lester W. Mccuan, Iii

Jun 8, 2022

Mr. Lester W. McCuan, III, age 73, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 06/08/2022, at his home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. McCuan was a retired sales rep. for Oris Vacum; he was an Air Force veteran.

Mr. McCuan is survived by his wife, Susan Taylor McCuan, Seale, Ala., two sons, Shane (April) McCuan, and  Lucas...

Edwin "Eddie" Clay

Edwin "Eddie" Clay

Jun 7, 2022

Mr. Edwin "Eddie" Hughes Clay, age 75, of South Fulton, Tennessee died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his residence.

Cremation arrangements are being handled by Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Clay was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Hale Clay; two sons, Paul Clay and Brittian Clay; his parents, O.W. Clay and Ruby McAntyre Clay.

He was a retired HVAC...

Samuel Joseph "Joe" Fuqua

Samuel Joseph "Joe" Fuqua

May 27, 2022

Mr. Samuel Joseph "Joe" Fuqua, age 94, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 05/27/2022, at Diversicare Nursing Home, Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 05/31/2022, at First Baptist Church, Martin,TN, with Rev. Mike Sams officiating, with full military honors to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be at the church from 11:00 AM until...

Dorothy Nell Carrington

Dorothy Nell Carrington

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Carrington, age 90, of Sharon, TN, died Friday, 05/27/2022, at her home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, 05/28/2022, at 2:00 PM at Sharon First Baptist Church, with Rev. Tommy Harrison officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be Saturday after 10:00 AM until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will be...

Linda Donoho Tucker

Linda Donoho Tucker

May 27, 2022

Mrs. Linda Donoho Tucker, age 86, of Huntsville, AL, died Friday, 05/27/2022, at her home in Huntsville, Al.

There will be a visitation on Wednesday, 6/01/2022, between 1:00PM and 3:00PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with graveside services to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN, with Rev. Barry Capps officiating.

Mrs. Tucker was the widow of Lloyd Milton Tucker; she...

Norma Boyd

Norma Boyd

May 11, 2022

Norma Jean Boyd, age 84, died Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 14, 2022, 2:30 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Saturday, May 14th, beginning at 12:00 Noon until funeral time at 2:30.

Ms. Boyd...

Robert Ayers

Robert Ayers

May 9, 2022

Mr. Robert Gene Ayers, age 68, died Monday, May 9, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, May 22, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. on Sunday at the church until service time at 2:00.

Mr. Ayers...

Tom Whitesides

Tom Whitesides

May 7, 2022

Thomas (Tom) Jefferson Whitesides, 85, passed into eternal rest with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, May 7th.  He was born September 10, 1936 to parents Frank J. Whitesides and DeLois King of Troy, TN.  He graduated from Troy High School in 1954.  He married his sweetheart, Joyce June Cherry, on September 6, 1958.  Tom received a B.A....

Helen Vinaske

Helen Vinaske

May 7, 2022

Helen C. (Gregg) Vinaske, age 99, of Hudson, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022, in Martin, TN.  She was born December 23, 1922, in Richfield, Ohio, to Henry and Clara (Bettinger) Pinkelman.  Helen graduated from Metamora High School in 1940 and attended the comptometer school.  She was employed as a comptometer operator for Ransom and Randolph in Toledo for...

Sarah Stutts

Sarah Stutts

May 2, 2022

Ms. Sarah Cheray Stutts, age 33, of Union City, Tennessee died Monday, May 2, 2022, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Friday, May 6, 2022, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial will follow in East View Cemetery in Union City.  Visitation will be Thursday, May 5, 2022 from 5:00 P.M....

Laquita Gail Neblett

Laquita Gail Neblett

Apr 29, 2022

Mrs. Laquita Gail Neblett, age 84, of Mt. Juliet, TN, went to the Lord Friday night, 04/29/2022 at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN. She is survived by her husband, Robert Dale Neblett, of Mt. Juliet, TN; two daughters, Rene ( Les) Stevens, Bowling Green, KY, and Michelle (Craig) Edwards, Edmond, OK; two grandchildren, Tyler(Ashley) Stevens, and Lauren (Harry) Hendricks; two great...

Sabrina Stepp

Sabrina Stepp

Apr 29, 2022

Sabrina Darlene Stepp, age 58, of Benton, Kentucky died Wednesday, April 29, 2022, in Paducah, Kentucky.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Friday, May 13, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.  Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home at 12:45.

Sabrina was a teacher at Small World Daycare in Union City, Tennessee.

She is survived...

Sheila Mcwherter

Sheila Mcwherter

Apr 23, 2022

Sheila Susan McWherter, age 72, died Saturday, April 23, 2022, at Diversicare in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, April 26, 2022, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Cody Barner officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 12:00 Noon at the funeral home until service time at 2:00.

Family will...

Jack Maynard

Jack Maynard

Apr 22, 2022

Mr. Jack Maynard, age 77, died Friday, April 22, 2022, at his home in Martin.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 7, 2022; 2:00 P.M. at the home of his son, Timothy Maynard, at 976 South Trenton Street in Rutherford, Tennessee.

Mr. Maynard is survived by his wife, Virginia Reardon Maynard of Martin; his son,...

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