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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...

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...

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...

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....

Irene Vancleave Sadler

Irene Vancleave Sadler

Nov 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene VanCleave Sadler, age 96, of Martin, TN, died Monday, 11/25/2019, at Diversicare.

Funeral services will be Friday, 11/29/2019, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with burial to follow at Martin Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Friday until service time.

Mrs. Sadler was a former member of Southside Baptist Church; she was retired from Martin...

Lester B. Barber

Lester B. Barber

Nov 23, 2019

Mr. Lester B. Barber, age 98, died Saturday, 11/23/2019, at the Tennessee State Veteran's Hospital, Humboldt, TN.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, 11/26/2019, at 12:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Bro. Sidney White officiating, with burial to follow at Gardner Cemetery with military honors.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.

Mr. Barber...

Judy Morrison Hazelwood

Judy Morrison Hazelwood

Nov 21, 2019

Mrs. Judy Morrison Hazelwood, age 82, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 11/21/2019, at Vanderbilt Hospital, Nashville, TN.

Funeral service will be Monday, 11/25/2019, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Cody Barner and Rev. Mike Hazelwood officiating, with burial to follow at Sandy Branch Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday, 11/24/2019, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the...

Carolyn Cross

Carolyn Cross

Nov 20, 2019

Miss Carolyn Lee Cross, age 73, of Martin died Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral services will be Sunday, 11/24/2019, at 2:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Kelly Campbell officiating, with burial to follow at Tansil Cemetery, Sharon, TN.  Visitation will be after 12:00 PM until service time Sunday at the funeral home.

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Almeta Exum Cole

Almeta Exum Cole

Nov 13, 2019

Mrs. Almeta Exum Cole, age 97, died Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at The Arbors in Union City.

Funeral service will be Sunday, November 17, 2019, 3:00 P.M. at the Gardner Church of Christ with Bro. Sidney White officiating.  Burial will follow in Gardner Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until service time at 3:00 P.M. at...

Bobby Hunter, Jr.

Bobby Hunter, Jr.

Nov 12, 2019

Mr. Bobby Dean Hunter, Jr., age 54, died Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Linden Perry Community Hospital in Linden, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 23, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Brent Davidson officiating.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday until service time at 11:00.  

Mr. Hunter is...

Dwayne "Red" Finley

Dwayne "Red" Finley

Nov 11, 2019

Mr. Dwayne "Red" Allen Finley, age 65, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with his grandson, Casey Wright, officiating.

Mr. Finley is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann (Pate) Finley of Dresden; his loving children, Matthew...

Roger D. Vancleave

Roger D. Vancleave

Nov 11, 2019

Mr. Roger Dale VanCleave, age 70, died Monday, November 11, 2019, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Friday, November 15, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at the Gardner United Methodist Church with Rev. Franklin Gardner and Rev. Tommy Martin officiating.  Burial to follow in Gardner Cemetery with Military Honors.  Visitation will be Thursday, November 14, 2019, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M....

David M. Brodrick

David M. Brodrick

Nov 1, 2019

Mr. David M. Brodrick, age 82, of Martin TN, died Friday, 11/01/2019, at Baptist Hospital East, Memphis, Tn.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM Monday, 11/04/2019, at the Martin Church of Christ, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation  will be Sunday, 11/03/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home between 6:00 and 8:00 PM, and Monday, after 10:00 AM...

Betty Ann Burke

Betty Ann Burke

Oct 30, 2019

Ms. Betty Ann Burke, age 74, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Baptist Hospital in Union City.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, November 2, 2019, 10:00 A.M. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Fulton, Kentucky.

Ms. Burke is survived by her children, Heavenly Dion (Joe) Chapman of Martin, Danny Carl (Jennifer)...

Rebecca Murphey Shelton

Rebecca Murphey Shelton

Oct 30, 2019

Mrs. Rebecca Murphey Shelton, age 100, died Wednesday, October 30, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside service will be Saturday, November 2, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at Crow Cemetery in Stewart County, Tennessee.  Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home prior to leaving for the Bumpus Mills Community. 

Mrs. Shelton was preceded in death...

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