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Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Jacqueline Schommer

Jacqueline Schommer

Dec 1, 2024

Mrs. Jacqueline Ann Schommer, age 91, of Martin died Sunday, December 1, 2024, at her home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Schommer was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Schommer; her parents, David Cantelli and Yvonne Sellen Cantelli.

She is survived by two sons, John (Anne) Schommer of Martin and David (Elizabeth) Schommer...

Susan Diane Diehl

Susan Diane Diehl

Nov 28, 2024

 

Mrs. Susan Diane Diehl, age 67, of Rives, TN, died Thursday, 11/28/2024, at her home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.  

Mrs. Diehl was the widow of Bob Diehl; she is survived by her daughter, Brittany Canada, Kenton, TN, and her son, Joseph (Tiffany) Rother, Martin, TN, and six grandchildren.  Also surviving are her sisters, Rebecca...

Sue Carolyn Miller Hatler

Sue Carolyn Miller Hatler

Nov 25, 2024

Mrs. Sue Carolyn Miller Hatler, age 94, of Martin, TN, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Saturday, 11/30/2024, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Bro. John Forgy, Bro. Cory Sawyers, and Bro.Sidney White officiating, with burial to follow at Hatler's Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 AM until service time.

Mrs....

Scotty Davis Bell

Scotty Davis Bell

Nov 8, 2024

Mr. Scotty Davis Bell, age 74, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 11/08/2024, at his home.

Mr. Bell was a graduate of Martin High School; he was an accomplished musician and singer; he was retired from Tate Family Foods in Greenfield, TN as a butcher.

Mr. Bell was preceded in death by a brother, Danny Joe Bell, and his parents, Joseph...

Edward Reyes

Edward Reyes

Nov 6, 2024

Mr. Edward Andrew Reyes, age 63, of Martin passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Services for Mr. Reyes are private.

Mr. Reyes is survived by his wife, Jean Yvonne Stinson Reyes; two sons, Phillip Andrew Reyes and Gilbert Antonio Reyes all of Martin.  He is survived by several brothers and sisters.

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Ruby Brundige

Ruby Brundige

Nov 1, 2024

Ruby Swafford Brundige, age 96, of Martin passed away on November 1st at Greenbrier Meadows in Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00 at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 AM until service time. Burial will follow at East Side Cemetery in Martin.

Pallbearers are Randy Brundige, James Tuck, Mark O’Leary,...

Lois Barner

Lois Barner

Nov 1, 2024

Mrs. Lois Ray Barner, age 92, of Martin passed away Friday, November 1, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral services will be at 12:00 PM (Noon) Tuesday, 11/05/2024, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Cody Barner and Rev. Gordon Wilbanks officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.

Visitation for Mrs. Barner will be after 10:00...

Jill Gross

Jill Gross

Oct 31, 2024

Mrs. Jill Denise Gross, age 58, of Martin died Thursday, October 31, 2024, at her home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of her cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Gross is survived by her husband, Dewayne "Wayne" Gross of Martin; three sons, Clint Chase (Cara) Gross of Nashville, Wyatt Gross of Martin and David Esslinglar of Illinois; two daughters, Bree Esslinglar of...

Caryl Martin

Caryl Martin

Oct 30, 2024

Mrs. Caryl Lee Martin, age 82, of Fulton, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of her cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Martin; her parents, William Deatherage and Eugenia James Deatherage.

She was retired from The University of Tennessee at Martin where she was...

Vicki Jackson

Vicki Jackson

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Jackson, age 70, of Martin died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Friday,  November 1, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Boone officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...

Robert Kinton

Robert Kinton

Oct 24, 2024

William Robert Kinton, III of Trenton, TN, age 79, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.    

Robert is leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all his friends and family.  He was not just a lawyer by profession, but a man known for his intelligence and relentless dedication to his clients.  Beyond his career, Robert...

Ray Coleman

Ray Coleman

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Charles Raymond "Ray" Coleman, age 67, of Martin passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Norton officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00.  Burial will...

Peggy King

Peggy King

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Jane King, age 93, of Martin died Monday, October 21, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing Home.

Murphy Funeral Home will handle the cremation arrangements.

Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, William T. King, Jr.; two sons, Robert Lawrence King and William Terry King, IV; her parents, Leon Dunlap and Robbie Miller Dunlap.

She was a...

Walter Nanney

Walter Nanney

Oct 20, 2024

Mr. Walter David Nanney, age 71, of Martin passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home.

Murphy Funeral Home will be handling the cremation arrangements. There will be no services per his request.

Mr. Nanney is survived by his wife, Glenda Clendenin Nanney; his son, Paul (Lauren Moore) Nanney of Murfreesboro, TN and his daughter, Carrie Hester of Smyrna,...

Jimmy Jackson

Jimmy Jackson

Oct 16, 2024

Jimmy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to James and Louise Jackson.  He leaves behind his loving family: his wife of 59 years, Doris Abernathy Jackson, his brother, Bill Jackson of Martin, his son, Todd Jackson of Nashville, his daughter, Trina (Randy) Resser of Paducah, Ky, grandchildren Jackson (Shannon), Luke (Erin Stafford), and Carley.  His first great-grandson is due in January...

Jesse Wade

Jesse Wade

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Jesse Moore Wade, age 89, of Martin passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Diversicare Health Care Center.

Funeral service will be Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3:00 P.M. at Shepherd's Field Church in Martin with Rev. Josh Carden officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the church until service...

Peggy Wilkey

Peggy Wilkey

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Goff Wilkey, age 81, of Martin passed away in her home due to a lengthy illness on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Graveside service will be Saturday, October 12, 2024,  11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Alex Gallien officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45.

She was born in Kenton, TN to the...

Steven Jones

Steven Jones

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Steven Dudley Wayne Jones, age 44, of Martin died Monday, October 7, 2024, in Union City, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Miles Chapel Church with Pastor Paul Jenkins officiating.  

Mr. Jones is survived by his children, Jesus Billegas of Decatur, IL, Jace Jones and Devon Jones...

Rhonda Camp

Rhonda Camp

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Rhonda Burcham Camp, age 56, of Martin died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home.

Funeral service will be Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Public Wells Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Scott officiating.  Burial will follow in Martin Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time.

Pallbearers serving will...

Sandra Wade Mcelhiney

Sandra Wade Mcelhiney

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Wade McElhiney, age 74, of Martin passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral services will be private.

Pallbearers will be Doug Sims, Joel Ayers, Raines Ayers, Randy Frazier, Larry Kelly, Ron Ayers and Cameron Powers.

Mrs. McElhiney was preceded in death by her husband, Danny McElhiney; her parents, Roy Wade and Thurla "Teet"...

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