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Caryl Martin

Caryl Martin

Oct 30, 2024

Mrs. Caryl Lee Martin, age 82, of Fulton, Kentucky died Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at her home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of her cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her husband, George M. Martin; her parents, William Deatherage and Eugenia James Deatherage.

She was retired from The University of Tennessee at Martin where she was...

Vicki Jackson

Vicki Jackson

Oct 29, 2024

Mrs. Vicki Lynn Jackson, age 70, of Martin died Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare in Jackson, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Friday,  November 1, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Steve Boone officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, October 31, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...

Robert Kinton

Robert Kinton

Oct 24, 2024

William Robert Kinton, III of Trenton, TN, age 79, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024, in Nashville, Tennessee.    

Robert is leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all his friends and family.  He was not just a lawyer by profession, but a man known for his intelligence and relentless dedication to his clients.  Beyond his career, Robert...

Ray Coleman

Ray Coleman

Oct 22, 2024

Mr. Charles Raymond "Ray" Coleman, age 67, of Martin passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 26, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Norton officiating.  Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00.  Burial will...

Peggy King

Peggy King

Oct 21, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Jane King, age 93, of Martin died Monday, October 21, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing Home.

Murphy Funeral Home will handle the cremation arrangements.

Mrs. King was preceded in death by her husband, William T. King, Jr.; two sons, Robert Lawrence King and William Terry King, IV; her parents, Leon Dunlap and Robbie Miller Dunlap.

She was a...

Walter Nanney

Walter Nanney

Oct 20, 2024

Mr. Walter David Nanney, age 71, of Martin passed away Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home.

Murphy Funeral Home will be handling the cremation arrangements. There will be no services per his request.

Mr. Nanney is survived by his wife, Glenda Clendenin Nanney; his son, Paul (Lauren Moore) Nanney of Murfreesboro, TN and his daughter, Carrie Hester of Smyrna,...

Jimmy Jackson

Jimmy Jackson

Oct 16, 2024

Jimmy was born in Knoxville, Tennessee, to James and Louise Jackson.  He leaves behind his loving family: his wife of 59 years, Doris Abernathy Jackson, his brother, Bill Jackson of Martin, his son, Todd Jackson of Nashville, his daughter, Trina (Randy) Resser of Paducah, Ky, grandchildren Jackson (Shannon), Luke (Erin Stafford), and Carley.  His first great-grandson is due in January...

Jesse Wade

Jesse Wade

Oct 10, 2024

Mr. Jesse Moore Wade, age 89, of Martin passed away Thursday, October 10, 2024 at Diversicare Health Care Center.

Funeral service will be Sunday, October 13, 2024, 3:00 P.M. at Shepherd's Field Church in Martin with Rev. Josh Carden officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 2:00 P.M. at the church until service...

Peggy Wilkey

Peggy Wilkey

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Goff Wilkey, age 81, of Martin passed away in her home due to a lengthy illness on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.

Graveside service will be Saturday, October 12, 2024,  11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Alex Gallien officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45.

She was born in Kenton, TN to the...

Steven Jones

Steven Jones

Oct 7, 2024

Mr. Steven Dudley Wayne Jones, age 44, of Martin died Monday, October 7, 2024, in Union City, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, October 19, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Miles Chapel Church with Pastor Paul Jenkins officiating.  

Mr. Jones is survived by his children, Jesus Billegas of Decatur, IL, Jace Jones and Devon Jones...

Sandra Wade Mcelhiney

Sandra Wade Mcelhiney

Oct 6, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Wade McElhiney, age 74, of Martin passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral services will be private.

Pallbearers will be Doug Sims, Joel Ayers, Raines Ayers, Randy Frazier, Larry Kelly, Ron Ayers and Cameron Powers.

Mrs. McElhiney was preceded in death by her husband, Danny McElhiney; her parents, Roy Wade and Thurla "Teet"...

Rhonda Camp

Rhonda Camp

Oct 6, 2024

Ms. Rhonda Burcham Camp, age 56, of Martin died Sunday, October 6, 2024, at her home.

Funeral service will be Thursday, October 10, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Public Wells Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Scott officiating.  Burial will follow in Martin Memorial Gardens.  Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time.

Pallbearers serving will...

John Rogers

John Rogers

Oct 6, 2024

Mr. John Walter Rogers, age 57, of Martin passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, October 15, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, October 14, 2024, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home, or...

Christopher Travis Rea

Christopher Travis Rea

Oct 4, 2024

Mr. Christopher Travis Rea, age 41, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 10/04/2024, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday,10/09/2024, at 1:00 PM, at the Ralston Baptist Church with Rev. Kerry Shopher and Rev. Kenneth Springer officiating.    Visitation will be Wednesday, after 11:00 AM until service time at the church.

Mr. Rea is...

Phyllis Kellogg Robey

Phyllis Kellogg Robey

Sep 28, 2024

Mrs. Phyllis Kellogg Robey, age 82, of  Martin,TN, died Saturday, 09/28/2024, at the home of her daughter.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home,  with Rev. Donald Doster and Rev. Gordon Wilbanks officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time.

Pallbearers...

Dean Smith

Dean Smith

Sep 24, 2024

Mr. Dean J. Smith, age 70, of Martin died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Services will be private.

Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Vicky Newton Gardner Smith of Smynra, TN; two sons, Richard Smith of Bernie, MO and Dean J. Smith, Jr. of Florida; his daughter, Jessica Nichole Holoway of Union City, TN; two...

Ronald Wright

Ronald Wright

Sep 22, 2024

Mr. Ronald Wright, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 09/22/2024.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services. 

Mr. Wright is survived by his companion of many years, Joann Boane, Martin, TN; his children, Lisa Beam, Martin, TN, and Ronnie Waggener, Mayfield, KY; he is survived by eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.

Mr. Wright was preceded in...

Dale Overton

Dale Overton

Sep 21, 2024

Dale Lee Overton, 88, of Martin, TN passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy and parents Roy and Rebecca.  A lifelong resident of West Tennessee, he will be remembered for his dedication to family, friends, community, and the St. Louis Cardinals.

He is survived by his three children Thomas,...

Don Ellison

Don Ellison

Sep 19, 2024

Joe Donald "Don" Ellison, 96, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.

Graveside services will be Monday, September 23, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Woodland, Mississippi.

He was born August 28, 1928 in Woodland, Mississippi.  He was married to Stella (Brents) Ellison.  Mr. Ellison retired from Ford Motor Company in Memphis,...

Gregg Rezabek

Gregg Rezabek

Sep 14, 2024

Gregg L. Rezabek, 66, passed away at home unexpectedly, but peacefully, on September 14, 2024, in Bartlett, Tennessee, with his loving wife Lori at his side.  Gregg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 22, 1958, to the late Dr. Ernest F. Rezabek and surviving mother Lila Jean Scott Rezabek Busch.

He was a graduate of Westview High School in...

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