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Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Brian Briggs

Brian Briggs

May 13, 2021

Mr. Brian Briggs, age 64, of South Fulton, TN died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital Hospital in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Briggs and Irene Redfield Briggs.

Kim Kirby

Kim Kirby

May 9, 2021

Kimberly Michelle Argo Kirby of Martin, age 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the home of her parents in South Fulton, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be graveside at East Side Cemetery on Friday, May 14, 2021, 1:00 with Paul Tinkle officiating.  Visitation will be Friday at...

Johnnie Hazlewood

Johnnie Hazlewood

May 8, 2021

Johnnie Maye Crowder Hazlewood, age 86 went to be with our LORD on May 8, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of John H. and Elector May Crowder of Sharon, TN.  Her sister was Alice Savannah Wolfe and she had 8 half-brothers and sisters from her father's family.

She was the 7th great-granddaughter of Hugh Crowder who helped...

Doris Cannon

Doris Cannon

May 4, 2021

Mrs. Doris June Cannon, age 91, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 8, 2021, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00...

Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson

May 3, 2021

Mrs. Sara Jane Walden Swanson, age 65, died May 3, 2021, at her residence in Sharon, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Sharon.

Mrs. Swanson is survived by her husband, Samuel Swanson of Sharon; her daughter, Crystal Brown of Dresden; her son, Randy...

R.D. Robinson

R.D. Robinson

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Robert Dean "R.D." Robinson, age 82, of Sharon died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 1, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church in Sharon with Rev. Randy Cooper and Rev. Michael Norton officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon.  Visitation will be Saturday...

Jeffery Barney Barber

Jeffery Barney Barber

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Barney Barber, age 62, of Mary Esther, FL, formerly of Martin, TN,  died Sunday, 04/25/2021, at Diversicare of Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 04/28/2021, at 11:00 AM at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Sidney White officiating, with burial to follow at Gardner Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Wednesday until service time.

Mr. Barber was...

Larry E. Ennis

Larry E. Ennis

Apr 17, 2021

Mr. Larry E. Ennis, age 72, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 04/17/2021, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Gardner officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.

Pallbearers are...

Robert Gobel

Robert Gobel

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Robert Dwayne Gobel, age 51, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence in Dresden, Tennessee.

Murphy Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. Gobel is survived by his wife, Tammy Jones Gobel of Dresden; his daughters, Cassy Gobel of Greenfield, Amy Gobel and Lindsay Gobel both of Dresden and Ashley Gobel of California; two brothers, Randy Gobel...

Steven Lawrence Bailey

Steven Lawrence Bailey

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Steven Lawrence Bailey, age 76, of South Fulton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Mr. Bailey is survived by his two sons, Mark (Becky) Bailey of Little Rock, Arkansas and Tony Bailey of South Fulton; his siblings, Helen, Eloise, Shelby...

Craig Marsh

Craig Marsh

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Craig D. Marsh, age 60, of Martin died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Family and friends may assemble at the church at 11:45.

Mr. Marsh is survived by his...

Raphael Walker

Raphael Walker

Apr 8, 2021

Mr. Raphael Walker, age 95, passed away Thursday, April 8, 2021, at his home in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 15, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the Martin Church of Christ with Bro. Ricky Phillips and Bro. Danny Cash officiating.  Burial will follow in Hatler's Chapel Cemetery near Martin.  Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at...

William Franklin Beecham

William Franklin Beecham

Apr 8, 2021

Our beloved William Franklin Beecham, age 72, was called home Thursday April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken about his passing and we will miss him dearly. 

William (Buddy) is preceded in death by his parents Annie Mai Dinwiddie and William Beecham, grandparents George & Eva Lenar Lee of Martin. 

Buddy was the first born Beecham...

Juanita Brewer

Juanita Brewer

Apr 7, 2021

Mrs. Juanita Brewer, age 60, of Martin died Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at Diversicare in Martin, Tennessee.

Murphy Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Brewer is survived by her daughter, Jessica Holloway of Martin; her son, Richard Smith of Union City, TN; two sisters, Judy (Keith) Jones of Martin and Patricia Boone of Dresden, TN; three grandchildren.

Mrs....

David S. Rogers

David S. Rogers

Apr 7, 2021

Mr. David S. Rogers, age 59, died Wednesday, April 7, 2021 in Martin.

Mr. Rogers' funeral service will be Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Eastside Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Griffin and Rev. John Worrell officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 13, 2021, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral...

Alice Vick Alejo

Alice Vick Alejo

Apr 6, 2021

Mrs. Alice Vick Alejo, age 89, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Memorial Graveside Service will be Sunday, April 11, 2021, 2:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Josh Moore officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 1:45.

Mrs. Alejo was preceded in death by her husbands, Kenneth...

Sondra Todd

Sondra Todd

Apr 5, 2021

Mrs. Sondra Lou Medlin Todd, age 82, of Martin died Monday, April 5, 2021, at her residence.

Funeral Service will be Wednesday, April 7, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial to follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Wednesday at the church beginning at 12:00 Noon until service time at...

Greta Morouney

Greta Morouney

Apr 4, 2021

Mrs. Greta Catherine Morouney, age 77, died Sunday, April 4, 2021, at her residence in Martin, Tennessee.

Graveside services will be Friday, 04/09/2021, 12:00 pm (Noon), at Gardner Cemetery with Father David Orsak officiating, with burial to follow. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 11:45 Friday.

Mrs. Morouney was preceded in death by her husband, Michael J. Morouney, III;...

Tommy Vowell

Tommy Vowell

Apr 1, 2021

Mr. Thomas "Tommy" Glasgow Vowell, age 72, of Martin died Thursday, April 1, 2021, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mr. Vowell is survived by his wife, Patty Green Vowell of Martin; his daughter, Tracey Vowell of Illinois; his sister, Janie Vowell of West Palm Beach, Florida.

Mr. Vowell was...

Patricia Ann Warren

Patricia Ann Warren

Mar 31, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Ann Warren, age 80, of Dresden, TN, died Wednesday, 03/31/2021, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital.

Funeral services will be Saturday, 04/03/2021, at 12:00 pm (Noon) at Murphy Funeral Home, with Bro. Steve Boone officiating, with burial to follow at Sunset Cemetery, Dresden, TN.  Visitation will be Saturday after 10:30 AM until service time at the funeral home. 

Mrs....

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