Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Lewis Whiteman
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Lewis Eugene Whiteman, age 58, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his home in Martin.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 21, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Shepherd's Field Southside Church in Martin with Pastor Josh Carden officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Dresden. Visitation will be Friday, August 20, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...
Elizabeth Watts
Aug 11, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Watts, age 93, of Martin died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her daughter's residence.
Graveside Service will be Sunday, August 15, 2021, 1:30 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating. Friends may assemble at 1:15 P.M. in the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Barry Harris, Brent Harris, Kevin Harris, Keith Harris, Bobby Pierpoint and Johnny...
Ben O'Guinn
Aug 8, 2021
Benjamin "Ben" Gregory O'Guinn, age 19, of Martin died Saturday, August 8, 2021.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 14, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 16, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, August 14,...
Shirley Marie Denson Lee
Aug 7, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Marie Denson Lee,age 58, died Saturday, 08/07/2021, at her home.
Memorial and Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Lee was a member of Pilot Oak Baptist Church; she was employed at Dr. Frances Bynum's Eye Clinic, Martin, TN.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, Robert Lee, Martin, TN; her son, Austin...
Kay Jackson
Aug 4, 2021
Mrs. Kay Jackson, age 70, of Martin passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Funeral service will be Friday, August 6, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Ray and Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the church until...
Perry Bowlin
Aug 4, 2021
Perry Dean Bowlin, age 60, of Martin died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside service will be Friday, August 6, 2021, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45.
Perry is survived by his wife, Traci Boring Bowlin, and his daughter...
Gloria Frances Hogan
Jul 31, 2021
Mrs. Gloria Frances Hogan, age 56, died Saturday, 07/31/2021, at Baptist Hospital East, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 7, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.
Mrs....
Destin Mckeel
Jul 22, 2021
Destin Yvonne McKeel, age 19, of Martin died Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021, 4:00 P.M. a The Church of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Joe Ostenson officiating. The address to the church is 501 Wells Ave., Fulton, Kentucky.
Destin is survived by parents, Jeremy McKeel and Katherine McKernan McKeel...
Linda Bowers
Jul 18, 2021
Mrs. Linda Brooks Bowers, age 77, of Martin died Sunday, at her residence.
Funeral service will be Thursday, July 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Norton officiating. Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.
Ms. Bowers is...
Shirley Royster
Jul 17, 2021
Mrs. Shirley June Royster, age 87, died Monday, July 17, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be Friday, July 21, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Martin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Friday at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mrs. Royster was preceded in death by her husband, James Royster; her...
Dorothy Sue Hazlewood
Jul 17, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy Sue Hazlewood, age 92. of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 07/17/2021, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, 07/21/2021, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Dr. Roger S. Oldham and Rev. Matthew Nance officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 07/20/2021 at the funeral home between 5:00 PM and 7:00...
Bertha Marie Chester
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Bertha Marie Chester, age 89, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 07/13/2021, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 07/15/2021, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper and Rev. Amanda Crice officiating, with burial to follow at Flatwoods Cemetery, near Camden, TN. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Thursday until...
Richard Shadden, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Mr. Richard C. Shadden, Sr., age 77, of Martin went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, 11:30 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger S. Oldham and Dr. Rich Shadden, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at First Baptist Church...
Bradley Jones
Jun 29, 2021
Mr. Bradley David Jones, age 35, of Martin passed from this life on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.
Memorial Graveside Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, July 3, 2021, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45 Saturday morning.
Mr. Jones is survived by his parents,...
Royce Ray Lamb
Jun 28, 2021
Mr. Royce Ray Lamb, age 71, died Monday, 06/28/2021, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be announced at a later date.
Mr. Lamb was a retired Air Force Veteran, and he worked at the Martin Post Office as a front desk clerk for many years.
Mr. Lamb was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Treva...
Michelle Moore
Jun 28, 2021
Mrs. Michelle Renee Harrelson Moore, age 49, of Huntingdon, TN died Monday, June28, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.
Memorial Graveside Service and Celebration of Life will held at a later date.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by husband, Harold Moore; her parents, Freddie Harelson and Delores Lowe Chappell.
She is survived by her children, Katilyn Moore...
Dana Kelly
Jun 25, 2021
Mrs. Dana Kay McKinnis Kelly, age 68, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, June 25, 2021.
Funeral Service will be Sunday, June 27, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at the Martin Church of Christ with Bro. Ricky Phillips, Bro. Danny Lamb and Bro. John Forgy officiating. Burial will follow in Fremont Cemetery out of Union City. Visitation...
Betty Unger
Jun 15, 2021
Mrs. Betty Unger, age 84, died Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.
Ms. Unger was preceded in death by her husband, Langdon S. Unger, Sr.; her parents, Elbert Samuel Jones and Beulah Mae Goodson Jones, and three brothers and two sisters.
Mrs. Unger was born on May 29, 1937 in Columbus, MS. She...
Kevin Childress
Jun 14, 2021
Mr. Kevin Morris Childress, age 58, of Martin died Monday, June 14, 2021, at his residence.
Memorial Service will be held Saturday, June 19, 2021, 3:30 P.M. at the Martin Church of Christ Fellowship Hall. Visitation with the family will begin at 2:00 P.M. at the church until service time.
Mr. Childress was the father of Marlena Childress and the...
Betty Ann Arnold Smith
Jun 12, 2021
Mrs. Betty Ann Arnold Smith, age 81, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 06/12/2021, at Diversicare of Martin, TN.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 14, 2021 at 2 pm, at Murphy Funeral Home. Visitation is from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. prior to the service. Burial will follow in Eastside Cemetery in Martin.
Mrs. Smith was born on...
