Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Brenda Hazelwood Jones

Brenda Hazelwood Jones

Jan 6, 2020

Ms. Brenda Sue Hazelwood Jones, age 76, died Monday, January 6, 2020, at The Waters in Union City.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 10, 2020, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Keith Sumner officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral...

Lee Tatum

Lee Tatum

Jan 4, 2020

Mr. William Lee Tatum, age 73, died Saturday, January 4, 2020, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 8, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. John Worrell and Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service...

Kennith Tucker

Kennith Tucker

Jan 3, 2020

Mr. Kennith Oscar Tucker, age 84, of Collierville, Tennessee died Thursday, January 4, 2020, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Holliday Tucker.  He is survived by his daughter, Lori Guilliams of Memphis; sister, Ouida Pye of Dallas, TX; brother, Austin (Beverly)...

Gerry Schrock

Gerry Schrock

Jan 1, 2020

Mr. Gerry Lee Schrock, age 77, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Schrock is survived by his wife, Cheryl Vaughan Schrock; his daughters, Samantha (Bobby) Mayo and Shannon (Richard) Moss all of Martin; his son, Robert Ebon Schrock of Nashville; three sisters, Sherry Detwiler, Tari Porter and Merry Poe all...

Coach Jim Graves

Coach Jim Graves

Dec 25, 2019

Coach James W. Graves, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 28, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Saturday at the church until service time at 2:00.

Pallbearers are...

Mark Gibson

Mark Gibson

Dec 24, 2019

Trenton, TN - Funeral service for Mark Robert Gibson, age 57, will be held Monday, December 30th, at 2:00 PM with visitation Sunday, December 29th, 2:00 PM-5:00 PM and Monday, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM at the Trenton Elks Lodge, 2025 US Hwy. 45 By-pass South, burial will follow at Oakland Cemetery in Trenton.

Pallbearers are Lynn Denton, Ken Mathis,...

Rhonda Mills

Rhonda Mills

Dec 24, 2019

Mrs. Rhonda Jean Mills, age 63, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral service will be Sunday, December 29, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Garner officiating. Burial will follow in Cates Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be at Murphy Funeral Home Saturday, December 28, 2019,  4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.,...

William Paul Wilde

William Paul Wilde

Dec 24, 2019

Mr. William Paul Wilde, age 81, died Tuesday, December 24, 2019, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 31, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Charles Southerland officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.

Mr. Wilde was preceded in...

Brett Merritt

Brett Merritt

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Brett Austin Merritt, age 32, died Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 4, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Elaine Blanchard officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the funeral home until service time at 1:00.  After the service...

Stevie Owens

Stevie Owens

Dec 22, 2019

Mr. Stevie Leon Owens, age 53, died Sunday, December 22, 2019, at his residence in Martin.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Monday, December 30, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Martin with Pastor Jackie Thomas.

Mr. Owens is survived by his children, Whitney Owens and Sidney Owens both of Martin, Steven Owens and...

Roger Wilkes, Sr.

Roger Wilkes, Sr.

Dec 16, 2019

Mr. Roger E. Wilkes, Sr., age 74, of Columbia, TN,  formerly of Huntingdon, TN, died Monday, December 16, 2019, at Maury Regional Hospital in Columbia.

Funeral service will be Friday, December 20, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Father David Orsak officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, December 20, 2019, beginning at...

Margaret Maness

Margaret Maness

Dec 11, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Helen Maness, age 90, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 14, 2019, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Sams and Rev. David Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 10:00...

Effie Wright

Effie Wright

Dec 10, 2019

Effie Bradley Wright peacefully passed away on December 10, 2019 at The Arbors in Union City.  She was born at her parents' home in Terrell on August 1, 1924 and was welcomed home by two brothers Coley and John.  She was the daughter of Coley and Johnnie Bradley.  She graduated from Rives High School and Business College at Union City.

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Linda Clark

Linda Clark

Dec 8, 2019

Mrs. Linda Florence Durham Clark, age 80, of Martin died Sunday, December 8, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

Graveside service will be Wednesday, December 11, 2019, 12:00 Noon in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Greg Bower officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, December 10, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home, or after 11:00...

James Jaycox

James Jaycox

Dec 4, 2019

Mr. James Irwin Jaycox, age 62, died Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at his residence.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, December 14, 2019, 12:00 Noon at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Fulton, Kentucky.

Mr. Jaycox is survived by two sons, Joel Jaycox and Joseph Jaycox both of California; his mother, Juanita Anderson...

Mark Horne

Mark Horne

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Mark Horne, age 86, of Obion, TN, formerly of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 11/30/2019, at Methodist Alliance Home Care, Memphis, TN.

Graveside service will Friday, December 6, 2019, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Terry English officiating.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Friday at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Horne was retired from Argo Collier Trucking Company...

Gordon Morris

Gordon Morris

Nov 30, 2019

Mr. Gordon Morris, age 82, of Sidonia Road, Sharon, TN, died Saturday, November 30, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, December 4, 2019, 3:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Cooper and Rev. Phillip Cook officiating.  Burial will follow in Tansil Cemetery in Sharon.  Visitation will be Tuesday, December 3, 2019, from...

John (Mike) Michael Smothers

John (Mike) Michael Smothers

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. John Michael (Mike) Smothers, age 69, of Dover, TN formerly of Martin, TN, died Friday, 11/29/2019, at Alive Hospice Residence, Nashville, TN.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 5, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 A.M. on Thursday.  Burial will follow at 1:30 P.M. on Thursday with Military...

Thomas Edward Birchem

Thomas Edward Birchem

Nov 29, 2019

Mr. Thomas Edward Birchem, age 63, of Fire Tower Rd, Dresden, TN, died Friday, 11/29/2019, at St. Frances Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 12/04/2019, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev Terry Griffin and Rev Billy Moody officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM...

Walter K. Lamb

Walter K. Lamb

Nov 26, 2019

Mr. Walter K. Lamb, age 89, of Martin TN, died Tuesday,11/26/2019 at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral service will be Saturday, November 30, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Dale Mathis and Rev. Wayne Perkins officiating.  Burial will follow in West Union Cemetery near Dresden.  Visitation will be Friday, November 29, 2019, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M....

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