Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Dr. Bill Byars

Dr. Bill Byars

May 11, 2020

Dr. William (Bill) Thomas Byars, Jr., age 71, died Monday, May 11, 2020, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Due to the social restrictions we are under the graveside service will be private for family members only.  Father David Orsak will officiate the private service. 

Dr. Byars is survived by his sister, Brenda (Fred) Harper of Memphis; his niece, Laura...

Betty Jean Beasley Hunt

Betty Jean Beasley Hunt

May 10, 2020

Betty Jean Beasley Hunt, 80, of Martin, went home to be with her Lord on May 10th.  She leaves behind two children, Richard Hunt and Paula Garner Skaggs (Bryan) both of Martin.  She leaves five grandchildren, Kristy Garner, Mark Garner II (Brandy), Josh Skaggs (Kaitlyn), Caleb Skaggs (Melissa) and Seth Skaggs (Marena).  Great grandchildren, Anna, Rachel, Dawson and Myla.  She...

Rose Marie Buford

Rose Marie Buford

May 7, 2020

Mrs. Rose Marie Buford, age 53, died Thursday, May 7, 2020, at West Tennessee Heathcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mrs. Buford is survived by her husband, Scerigo Buford of Martin; daughter, Jamie Marie Norton of Fulton, KY; son, James Clyde Norton, III of Kentucky.

Mrs. Buford worked in the home health field and...

Ann Wall

Ann Wall

May 6, 2020

Mrs. Ann Wall, age 87, died Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at Van Ayer Healthcare and Rehab in Martin.

Graveside service will be Monday, May 11, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at East Side Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Friends may assemble in the cemetery at 12:45 P.M. on Monday.

Mrs. Wall was preceded in death by her husband, John Wall; her...

Margie Dillon

Margie Dillon

May 5, 2020

Mrs. Margie Nell Dillon, age 84, died Tuesday, May 5, 2020, at her residence in Martin.

Private graveside service will be Saturday, May 9, 2020.  A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Mrs. Dillon was preceded in death by her husband, William Arthur Dillon; her parents, Oscar Harry Fincher and Rosie Irene Oxley...

Shirley Sue Mason

Shirley Sue Mason

May 3, 2020

Mrs. Shirly S. Mason, age 84, of Martin died on Sunday, May 3, 2020, at her residence.  Shirley had late stage heart disease.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Durwood "Woody" Mason; her parents, Cecil and Odel McMillin Mason; grandchild, Kendra L. Stumpfig; great-grandchild, Jokobi Cornett; her siblings, Dorothy Brooks, Charlie Mac Mason, Ruth Morrison and Syrina Byrd.

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Sarah Evelyn Jones

Sarah Evelyn Jones

May 2, 2020

Mrs. Sarah Evelyn Rooks Jones, age 88, of Sharon, TN, died Saturday, 05/02/2020, at Diversicare Nursing and Rehab.

Graveside service will be Friday, May 8, 2020, 11:00 A.M. in Corinth Cemetery in Sharon with Bro. Stan Brooks officiating.

Mrs. Jones was a homemaker and a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, Sharon, TN.  She formally was a housekeeping manager for the...

Glen Stewart

Glen Stewart

Apr 29, 2020

Mr. Glen Alvin Stewart, age 70, died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at his residence.

Graveside service will be Monday, May 4, 2020, at Stanley Chapel Cemetery at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Michael Norton officiating.  Family and Friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45. 

Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife Shaila Walker Stewart of Martin; three daughters, Vanessa Snider...

Billie Jean Erwin

Billie Jean Erwin

Apr 21, 2020

Mrs. Billie Jean Gadd Erwin, age 86, died Tuesday, April 21, 2020, at Van Ayer Health Care and Rehab in Martin.

Graveside service will be Friday, April 24, 2020, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Andy Erwin officiating.  Family and friends may assemble at 12:45 P.M. in the cemetery.  

Mrs. Erwin was preceded in death by her...

Jerry Mitchell

Jerry Mitchell

Apr 17, 2020

Mr. Jerry Lynn Mitchel, age 73, of Sharon, Tennessee died in his own home surrounded by his family and friends on April 17, 2020.

Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Monday, 04/20/2020, at Tansil Cemetery, Sharon, TN, with Tommy Harrison officiating.  Friends and extended family may assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 PM Monday.

Jerry is survived by his...

Glynn Oldham

Glynn Oldham

Apr 7, 2020

Mr. Glynn Curtis Oldham, age 76, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

A graveside Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, May 30, 2020, 11:00 A.M. with Military Honors in East Side Cemetery with Marty Plunk officiating.  Family and friends may assemble at 10:45 A.M. in the cemetery.

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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...

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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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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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...

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