Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Doris Harper

Doris Harper

Mar 4, 2021

Mrs. Doris Ann Hodges Harper, aka "Momma Harper", age 76, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at Lourde's Hospice Care in Paducah, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Sky McCracken officiating and special speaker, David Belote.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, March 8, 2021,...

Corinne Blake Grugett

Corinne Blake Grugett

Mar 4, 2021

Corinne Blake Grugett, beloved mother passed from this life on Thursday, March 4, 2021.  Corinne was born on March 30, 1926.  Corinne was born on March 30, 1926 in Martin, Tennessee, the middle child of Ezra and Bessie Blake.  Corinne was preceded in death by her brothers James Blake, Kenneth Blake, sisters, June Acroyd and Beauton Bullard.

Corinne lived a...

Virginia Wray

Virginia Wray

Feb 22, 2021

Mrs. Virginia Wray, age 91, died Monday, February 22, 2021, at Diversicare of Martin.

Graveside service will be Friday, February 26, 2021, 12:00 Noon in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 11:45.

Mrs. Wray is survived by her children, Ronald (Glenda) Wray of Volo, IL, Tommy (Gloria) Wray of...

Shirley Crittendon

Shirley Crittendon

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Jean Brasure Crittendon, age 83, died Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Monday, February 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Bible Union Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Griffin and Rev. Keith Sumner officiating.  Burial will follow in Bible Union Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the...

Lindsay Simmons

Lindsay Simmons

Feb 14, 2021

Ms. Lindsay Beth Batson Simmons, age 38, died Sunday, February 14, 2021, in McKenzie, Tennessee.

A private graveside service will be held later.  A Celebration of Lindsay's Life for family and friends will be held at a future date to be announced.

Ms. Simmons is survived by her daughters, Trinity (Michael) Ashmore and Delaney Simmons; her mother, Pam Brundige Batson...

Molly Mack

Molly Mack

Feb 12, 2021

Cecelia Dawn "Molly" Mack of Martin, age 45, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 2, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Progressive Baptist Church in Martin with Rev. John Williams and Rev. Leroy Brent officiating.  Burial will follow in Parham Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday at the church beginning at 11:00...

William "Fat Cat" Bennett

William "Fat Cat" Bennett

Feb 11, 2021

Mr. William "Fat Cat" Everett Bennett, age 68, died Thursday, February 11, 2021, at Alive Hospice in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Memorial visitation with the family will be held Thursday, March 11, 2021, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Sharon First Baptist Church in Sharon, Tennessee.  

Mr. Bennett is survived by his daughters, Vickie (Madison) Hazlewood and Becky Snider both of Martin;...

Susan Teal Nichy

Susan Teal Nichy

Feb 9, 2021

Mrs. Susan Michelle Teal Nichy, age 36, passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at her residence in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 13, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at McConnell Baptist Church with Rev. Cody Barner 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 1:00.

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Jasper Edwards

Jasper Edwards

Feb 2, 2021

Mr. Jasper Edwards, age 80, of Martin died Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughter, Ella Bransford; two grandchildren, Evelyn Belew and Charles McWherter all of Milan, Tennessee.

Mr. Edwards was retired.  He worked for Damron's BBQ and Stoker Tobacco Company.

He...

Mary Ann Latta Robertson

Mary Ann Latta Robertson

Jan 30, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ann Latta Robertson, age 83, died Saturday, 01/30/2021, at Diversicare Nursing Home, Martin, TN.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, 02/02/2021, at 11:00 AM at East Side Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Hutchins and Danny Cash officiating.  Friends may assemble at 10:45 AM at the cemetery.

Mrs. Robertson was retired manager of Plaza Books and Cards; she was a member...

David Vowell

David Vowell

Jan 30, 2021

All are invited to a Celebration of David Vowell's life on Saturday, May 15, 2021, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Martin Farmers Market located at 101 Main Street.  There will also be a drive thru side available for those who prefer to not be in a crowd.  He was a beloved friend to many and the family would...

Paula Boaz Jarrard

Paula Boaz Jarrard

Jan 28, 2021

Ms. Paula Diane Boaz Jarrard, age 46, of Trezevant, TN died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at her residence in Trezevant.

Graveside services will be Monday,02/01/2021, at 1:00 PM at Matheny Grove Cemetery with Rev. Dale Mathis officiating, with burial to follow.  Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 PM until service time.

Ms. Jarrard is survived by her sons,...

Vicky Cobern

Vicky Cobern

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Soledad Victoria "Vicky"  Cobern, age 66, died Thursday, January 28, 2021, at AHC University Nursing and Rehab Center in Union City, Tennessee.

A private burial will be held.

Mrs. Cobern is survived by her husband, Kelly Cobern of Union City; daughter, Shannon Victoria Cobern of Nashville; son, Kelly Charles (Samantha) Cobern of Parma, Ohio.

Mrs. Cobern was a homemaker.

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Mattie Monema Harding Hawks

Mattie Monema Harding Hawks

Jan 21, 2021

Mrs. Mattie Monema Harding Hawks, age 89, of Sharon, TN, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden.

Funeral service will be Sunday, January 24, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Sams and Rev. Tommy Harrison officiating.  Burial will follow in Tansil Cemetery in Sharon.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning...

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Richard A. Tucker, age 82, died Thursday, January 21, 2021, at his residence in Ledbetter, Kentucky.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 AM Tuesday, 01/26/2021, at Sunset Cemetery, Dresden, TN, with Masonic Services.  Friends may assemble at the graveside at 10:45 AM Tuesday morning.

Mr. Tucker was of the Baptist faith; he was retired bakery driver for Rosens Bakery;...

Dewey Davis

Dewey Davis

Jan 19, 2021

Mr. Dewey James Davis age 98, died Tuesday, January 19,2021, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Graveside service will be Friday, January 29, 2021, 1:00 P.M. in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 12:45.

Mr. Davis was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Louise Davis; his daughter, Mary Darlene Davis; parents, Elbert Davis...

Gerald Merritt

Gerald Merritt

Jan 17, 2021

Mr. Gerald Ray Merritt, age 69, passed from this life on Sunday, January 17, 2021, due to complication from Covid-19 pneumonia.  Gerald passed away at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 20, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Norton and Rev. David Freeman officiating.  Burial will follow...

Larry Earl Mullins

Larry Earl Mullins

Jan 10, 2021

Mr. Larry Earl Mullins, age 74, died Sunday, 01/10/2021, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Graveside service will be Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 2:00 PM in East Side Cemetery with Rev. David Scarbrough officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 1:45   

Mr. Mullins was retired from Goodyear Tire Company.  

Mr. Mullins is survived by his...

Bobby Taylor

Bobby Taylor

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Bobby Randel Taylor, age 80, departed this life on Friday, January 8, 2021, at his residence in Martin.  He was born on July 20, 1940 in Wingo, Kentucky to Alfred and Dorothy Burge Taylor.

During his working years Bobby was a carpenter and helped build houses around the Martin area.  Some of those years he worked at the University...

Robert Miles

Robert Miles

Jan 7, 2021

Mr. Robert Earl Miles, age 75, of Martin died Thursday, January 7, 2021, at his residence.

Due to COVID-19 services will be private for immediate family.

Mr. Miles is survived by his wife, Rosemarie Boerner Miles of Martin; his daughter, Faith (Pablo) Carrillo of Chattanooga, TN; his son, Robert (Dawn) Miles of Ocala, FL; three grandchildren, April Carrillo, Eastevan Carrillo...

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