Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Sue M. Reams
Sep 25, 2020
Mrs. Sue McClain Reams, age 87, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at Haven Care Center in Orange Park, Florida.
Graveside service will be Thursday, October 1, 2020, 2:30 in New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 2:15 P.M. on Thursday.
Mrs. Reams was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...
Ellen Koester
Sep 22, 2020
Mrs. Ellen Marie Koester, age 57, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.
Celebration of Life will be held at her residence in Martin at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Koester of Martin; one son, Stephen Galbriath of Kenosha, WI; five daughters, Kassandra Ann (Torrias) Koester...
Joyce Rae Ferrell
Sep 21, 2020
Mrs. Joyce Rae Quarles Ferrell, age 67, died Monday, September 21, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin.
Visitation with the family will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020, 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home. A face covering is required.
Mrs. Ferrell was preceded in death by her husband, Michael Homer Ferrell; her parents, Glynn Rae Quarles and...
Glenda Taylor
Sep 18, 2020
Mrs. Glenda C. Taylor, age 81, died Friday, September 18, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin.
Graveside service will be Monday, September 21, 2020, 12:00 Noon in East Side Cemetery with Rev. David Rogers officiating. The family will receive friends at the cemetery beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time.
Pallbearers are Jered Rogers, Jacob Rogers, Logan Taylor, Zach Taylor, John...
Dwight Merritt
Sep 15, 2020
Mr. Dwight Lee Merritt, 72, of Martin died Tuesday, September 15, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. He was born December 6, 1947, in Martin, the son of Joe and Norma Merritt.
Graveside service will be Friday, September 18, 2020, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. The family will receive friends in the cemetery beginning...
Don Elder
Sep 11, 2020
James Donald Elder was born on November 14, 1948 in Martin, TN to Andy Mays and Mary Frances Elder. He grew up in the Gardner Community where he and his family were active in the Methodist Church. He lived a fulfilled life by portraying his dedication and hard work in service to our country and education.
"Don" was a beloved...
Barbara Sullivan
Sep 9, 2020
Ms. Barbara Jean Sullivan, age 63, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at her residence in Sharon, Tennessee.
Graveside Service will be Saturday, September 12, 2020, 11:00 A.M. in Martin Memorial Gardens with Rev. John Worrell officiating. Family and friends may assemble at 10:45 A.M. in the cemetery.
Ms. Sullivan is survived by her mother, Robbie Trout Sullivan of Martin; two...
Alice Jacobs Hankins
Sep 5, 2020
Mrs. Alice Hankins, age 96, died Saturday, 09/05/2020, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 09/08/2020, at Gardner Cemetery, near Martin, TN, with Rev Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mrs. Hankins was a member of First Baptist Church; she was retired...
Leola Copeland
Aug 31, 2020
Ms. Leola Copeland, age 99, died Monday, August 31, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Parker of Martin; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Ms. Copeland was a homemaker.
Carroll E. Slack
Aug 29, 2020
Dr. Carroll E. Slack, age 78, died Saturday, August 29, 2020, at Baptist Hospital in Huntingdon, Tennessee.
Visitation with the family will be held Tuesday, September 1, 2020, 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.
Dr. Slack is survived by his wife, Linda Snow Slack, of Martin; his daughter, Stephanie Slack-Allen, of Buchanan, TN; his son, Paul (Jennifer)...
Joann Sudberry
Aug 24, 2020
Joann "Grandma Jo" Sudberry, age 85, died Monday, August 24, 2020, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.
Graveside service will be Friday, August 28, 2020, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Ronnie Stinson and Bro. Brent Arnold officiating. Family will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends beginning at 10:00 A.M. in the cemetery until service...
Dr. John L. Collins
Aug 23, 2020
Dr. John L. Collins, age 71, died Sunday, August 23, 2020, at his residence.
Private graveside service will be held for Dr. Collins.
He is survived by his wife, Susan Benson Collins of Martin and his daughter, Emily Benson Collins of New York.
Dr. Collins was a Biology Professor at The University of Tennessee at Martin.
He was preceded in...
David Scott Boggis
Aug 19, 2020
Mr. David Scott Boggis, age 57, died Wednesday, 08/19/2020, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Boggis was he was an entrepreneur.
Mr. Boggis is survived by his wife, Kristine Lynn Kennedy Boggis, Martin, TN; three sons, Zac(Sara) Boggis, Gresham OR, Alex(Tiffany) Boggis, and Logan Boggis, both of Martin, TN; his mother Rozann Rushing...
Virginia Priest
Aug 19, 2020
Miss Virginia Priest, age 78, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 08/19/2020, at The Waters of Union City, TN.
Funeral arrangements will be private.
Miss Priest was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Shannon and Laura E. Taylor Priest.
Nathan Plunk
Aug 17, 2020
Mr. Nathan Russell Plunk, age 46, of Martin died Monday, August 17, 2020, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Graveside service will be Thursday, August 20, 2020, 2:00 P.M. in Bible Union Cemetery with Rev. Buddy Travis officiating. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Bible Union Baptist Church until service time at 2:00.
Mr. Plunk is survived by...
Rebecca Nielsen
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Rebecca Whitson Nielsen, age 91, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden.
Graveside service will be Sunday, August 16, 2020, 4:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 3:45.
Mrs. Nielsen was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald...
Karen Wright
Aug 14, 2020
Mrs. Karen Wright, age 74, died Friday, August 14, 2020, at Paducah Baptist Hospital.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, August 19, 2020, 10:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 9:45.
Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her husband, Steve Wright; her parents, R. B. Young and Eddie Penn Hillhouse Young; five...
Leigh Ann Boyce
Aug 11, 2020
Miss Leigh Ann Boyce, age 54, of Trenton, TN died Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
Miss Boyce is survived by her parents, Leland K. Boyce and Julie Jeanne Mapes Boyce of Martin; her brother, Greg (Mary) Boyce of Dover, Tennessee.
Leigh Ann was the band director at...
Joe Damron
Aug 9, 2020
Mr. Joe Charles Damron, age 72, died Sunday, August 9, 2020, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Graveside service will be Monday, August 17, 2020, 3:00 P.M. in Martin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Larry Washburn and Rev. David Brown officiating. Family and friends may assemble at 2:45 P.M. in the cemetery.
Pallbearers are Josh Vincent, Matt Vincent, Chris McDaniel, Paul Ryne...
Teresa Farmer
Aug 9, 2020
Ms. Teresa Ann Williams Farmer, age 57, of Fulton, KY died Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Paducah Baptist Hospital.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 15, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Roger McPeak officiating. Burial will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery in Clinton, Kentucky. Visitation will be Saturday from 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at the...
