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David Taylor

David Taylor

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. Cecil David Taylor, age 60, died Friday, 04/03/2020, at his home.

Graveside service will be at 2:00 PM Monday, 4/6/2020, at East Side Cemetery with Dr. Mike Sams and Judge Jimmy Croom officiating.  Immediate and extended family may assemble at 1:45 in the cemetery. 

Mr. Taylor was a graduate of Westview High School and worked for Leland Powell Company...

Nancy Anthony

Nancy Anthony

Apr 2, 2020

Mrs. Nancy Anthony, age 89, died Thursday, April 2, 2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Graveside service will be Sunday, April 5, 2020, 2:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating.  Immediate family may assemble in the cemetery at 1:45.

Mrs. Anthony is survived by her husband, Robert V. Anthony of Martin; her...

Joseph Sandrell Noonan

Joseph Sandrell Noonan

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph Sandrell Noonan, 3 months old, died Tuesday, March 31, 2020, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Baby Joseph is survived by his mother, Lacresa Noonan of Martin; his father, Joseph Granger of Union City; brothers, Taivion Noonan, Diesel Noonan, Jamari Noonan and Demari Granger; maternal grandmother, Phyllis Noonan; paternal grandmother, Monica Eddings both of Union City; great-grandmother, Helen...

Jimmy Gill

Jimmy Gill

Mar 30, 2020

Mr. James David (Jimmy) Gill, Jr., age 61, died Monday, March 30, 2020, at his residence.

A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. 

Mr. Gill is survived by his sister, Jo Kathryn Gill-Maddox of Martin, his niece, Marlena (Sean) Belding of Clyo, GA; his nephew, David (Michelle) Maddox of Martin.  He is survived...

Mace Jett, Jr.

Mace Jett, Jr.

Mar 25, 2020

Mr. Mace Travis Jett, Jr., age 89, of Martin died Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at his residence.

In consideration of public welfare, health and safety, and in accordance with social gathering restrictions a Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mr. Jett is survived by his wife, Shirley Ann Bizzle Jett; his daughter, Dana...

Hoytt Phillips

Hoytt Phillips

Mar 23, 2020

Mr. Hoytt Lynne Phillips, age 44, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.

Graveside Service will be Friday, March 27, 2020, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  In the interest of public health and welfare the family has requested that family and friends assemble in the cemetery at 12:45.  

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Muriell Hester

Muriell Hester

Mar 23, 2020

Mrs. Muriell Dolores Hester, age 95, of Martin passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020, at her residence.

Graveside service will be Thursday, March 26, 2020, 3:00 P.M. at Gardner Cemetery with Father Joey Kaump and Rev. Franklin Gardner officiating. Due to concern of public health and welfare the family has requested the service be private for family only.  

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Joe Kerley

Joe Kerley

Mar 19, 2020

Mr. Joe Evans Kerley, age 79, died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his residence.

Graveside service will be Saturday, March 21, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at East Side Cemetery.  No public visitation due to the interest of safety and public welfare.  The family has suggested the graveside be limited to family and close friends.

Mr. Kerley is survived by his wife,...

Linda Milton

Linda Milton

Mar 19, 2020

Mrs. Linda Milton, age 61, of Martin died Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis. 

A visitation with the family will be held Sunday, March 22, 2020 from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at  Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in the Christian Life Center; 1422 Pleasant Valley Road; Union City, TN  38261.  A Memorial Service and Celebration...

Tommy Brundige

Tommy Brundige

Mar 12, 2020

Mr. Harold T. (Tommy) Brundige, Jr., age 68, died Thursday, March 12, 2020, at Methodist Central Hospital in Memphis.

Funeral service will be Sunday, March 15, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with burial to follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 1:00 P.M. until service time.

Pallbearers are Johnny Brundige, Bill Brundige, Randy Brundige,...

Robert Guzman

Robert Guzman

Mar 11, 2020

 

On Wednesday, March 11, 2020 Robert Guzman, loving son and father of one, passed away at the age of 43.  Robert was born on September 25, 1976 in Chicago, IL to Luis and Michalina Guzman, they survive.  He is survived by his son, Rylan and the mother of his son, Laura Burkhart.  His brother and sister survive, Steven (Angie)...

Mary K. O'Neal

Mary K. O'Neal

Mar 11, 2020

Ms. Mary K. O'Neal, age 87, of Lakeside, California died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, in Sharp Grossmont Hospital in LaMesa, California.

Graveside service will be Monday, March 23, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at East Side Cemetery.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 12:45 P.M.  There will be no visitation at the funeral home.

She was preceded in death...

Jim Laster

Jim Laster

Mar 10, 2020

Mr. James Forrest (Jim) Laster, age 67, died Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Friday, March 13, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, March 12, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Shirley Ann Speed Damron

Shirley Ann Speed Damron

Mar 7, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Ann Steed Damron, age 84, died Saturday, 03/07/2020, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, Mayfield, Ky.

Graveside services will be held at 11:30 AM Tuesday, 03/10/2020, at Obion County Memorial Garden Cemetery, with Rev. Kerry Shopher officiating. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 11:15 AM.  

Mrs. Damron was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Ann McDaniel,...

Ethel Marsh Vantrease

Ethel Marsh Vantrease

Mar 4, 2020

Mrs. Ethel Marsh Vantrease, age 96, died Wednesday, 03/04/2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Mrs. Vantrease was a member of Greenwood United Methodist Church, Lawrenceburg, TN; she was a homemaker.

Mrs. Vantrease was preceded in death by her husband, Solon W. Vantrease, Jr., and her parents, Alton Ensign and Carrie Bell Welch Marsh.

She is survived by her two...

Buddy Pritchett

Buddy Pritchett

Feb 28, 2020

Mr. E.B. (Buddy) Pritchett, Jr., age 86, died Friday, February 28, 2020, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Monday, 3/2/2020, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Monday until service time.

Mr. Pritchett...

Billie Carter

Billie Carter

Feb 12, 2020

Mr. Billie Roger Carter, age 81, died Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Carter is survived by his daughters, Leanna Vendro and Marie (Richard) Longworth both of Lancaster, CA; two grandchildren, Carter Vendro and Holly Johnson; three great-grandchildren, Michael and Kaitlyn Mecham and Shane Johnson; nephew and caretaker, Mr. Rodney...

Larry David Sanderson

Larry David Sanderson

Feb 11, 2020

Mr. Larry David Sanderson, age 77, of Martin died Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Sanderson is survived by his sister, Linda McKillip of Chillicothe, Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Leonard R. Sanderson and Pauline Moreland Sanderson; sisters, Janice Flood and Donna Prince; brother,...

Chad Plunk

Chad Plunk

Feb 9, 2020

Mr. Chad Brent Plunk, age 44, of Columbia, TN, formerly of Weakley County, died Sunday, February 9, 2020, in Weakley County.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, February 16, 2020, 4:00 P.M. at the Liberty Worship Center; 120 Forestdale Ave.; South Fulton, TN 38257, with Bro. Danny Walker officiating.  

Mr. Plunk is survived by his...

Scott Fortner

Scott Fortner

Feb 8, 2020

Mr. Matthew Scott Fortner, 58, of Martin, TN died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, February 11, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, February 10, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...

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