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Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Mary Elizabeth Powers

Mary Elizabeth Powers

Jun 16, 2019

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Powers, age 99, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside Service will be Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Friday at Murphy Funeral Home for two hours.

Pallbearers are Don Carter, Levi Carter, James Powers, Tim Daman, Robert Powers and Robin Powers.

Mrs....

Doyle Kenneth Clemons

Doyle Kenneth Clemons

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. Doyle Kenneth Clemons, age 86, died Sunday, 06/09/2019, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Clemons was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Mr. Clemons is survived by his daughters, Kristi Broadbear, San Antonio, TX, and Jennifer Delgarza, Mission, TX; five grandchildren; and a sister, Hazel Gill, Martin, TN.

Mark Webb Hall

Mark Webb Hall

Jun 8, 2019

Mr. Mark Webb Hall, RN, age 42, died Saturday, 06/08/2019, at his home.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 06/12/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Lamb and Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Wednesday until service time.

Mr. Hall was a member of Martin...

Richard Lynn Adams

Richard Lynn Adams

Jun 8, 2019

 

Mr. Richard Lynn Adams, age 60, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 06/08/2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, 06/13/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Allen officiating, with burial to follow at Public Wells Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 06/12/2019, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the funeral home, and Thursay until service...

Richard Maloan, Sr.

Richard Maloan, Sr.

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Richard Andrew Maloan, Sr., age 98, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 6, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Martin with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at 9:00...

June Butler

June Butler

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Wanda June Butler, age 71, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside service will be Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Danny Cash officiating.  Family and friends may gather in the cemetery at 9:45.

Pallbearers are Jeff Capps, Charles Breeden, Greg Hazlewood, Joe Exum, Tim Mitchell and Alan Cary.  Honorary Pallbearers...

Arlette Morris Childress

Arlette Morris Childress

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Arlette Morris Childress, age 79, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 05/31/2019, at West Tennessee Health Care Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 06/04/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Bro. John Forgy and Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be Monday, 06/03/2019, between 5:00 PM and...

Hortense Parrish

Hortense Parrish

May 27, 2019

Hortense Cate Parrish, a life-long educator, an honored retiree of the University of Tennessee system and a devoted member of First United Methodist Church of Martin left this life on May 27, 2019.

Born in a West Tennessee snow storm on the night of January 30, 1917, to Carrie Sullivan Cate and Fletcher Calvin Cate, she grew up 2 miles...

Constance(Connie) Gaye Jett

Constance(Connie) Gaye Jett

May 18, 2019

Ms. Constance (Connie) Gaye Jett, age 59, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 05/18/2019, at her daughter's home.

Visitation will be Sunday, 05/26/2019, between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with family members making comments.

Ms. Jett was a member of Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Ms. Jett is survived by her daughter, Amanda(Adrian) Breeden, Martin, TN; her...

Dr. Michael A. Hernon

Dr. Michael A. Hernon

May 15, 2019

Renowned musician and educator, Dr. Michael A. Hernon, age 79, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at his residence.

 

Dr. Hernon received his Bachelor of Music degree from Murray State University, Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University, and Doctor of Philosophy from Vanderbilt University. He joined the University of Tennessee at Martin Music Faculty in 1973 where he taught...

Eddie Rowland

Eddie Rowland

May 13, 2019

Mr. Eddie Rowland, age 69, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence in Martin.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Hutchens officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Rowland is survived by his father, Edgar Rowland, Jr. of Martin;...

James Tufano

James Tufano

May 11, 2019

Mr. James Vincent Tufano, Jr., age 90, died Saturday, May 11, 2019, at The Waters in Union City.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 18, 2019, at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father David Orsak officiating.  A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service.

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

Johnny Britt

Johnny Britt

May 11, 2019

Mr. John "Johnny" Wesley Britt, age 81, of Martin died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Memorial service will be Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:00 A.M. in Stanley Chapel Cemetery (Obion County).  A Celebration of Life will follow the memorial service at A.B. Cheatham's Tavern in Martin.

Mr. Britt  is survived by five children, Wesley Britt...

Kenneth Hunt

Kenneth Hunt

May 8, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Ray Hunt, age 56, of South Fulton, TN died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at his residence.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Hunt is survived by his mother, Betty Jean Beasley Hunt; his sister, Paula Hunt Garner (Bryan Skaggs); his brother, Richard Hunt all of Martin; one niece, Kristy Garner; one nephew, Mark Garner, II; two...

Marie Jackson

Marie Jackson

May 4, 2019

Mrs. Marie Jackson, age 72, of Martin died Saturday, May 4, 2019, at her residence.

Graveside service will be Friday, May 10, 2019, 3:00 P.M. in Rose Hill Cemetery in Obion, Tennessee.  Remarks will be made by Bill's brother, Jimmy Jackson.

Mrs. Jackson is survived by her husband, William Kelly (Bill) Jackson of Martin; her daughter, Amy (Jason) Bates of...

Glenda Tatum

Glenda Tatum

May 3, 2019

Glenda Faye Tatum, age 70, of Martin died Friday, May 3, 2019, at her residence.

A Memorial Celebration of Life visitation with the family will be Wednesday, May 8, 2019, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Ms. Tatum is survived by her three children, Tony Ball of Gleason, Terri (Forrest) Ball of Martin and Timothy (Chrissy)...

J.W. Kirkland

J.W. Kirkland

Apr 29, 2019

Mr. John Walter (J.W.) Kirkland, age 92, died Monday, April 29, 2019, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden.

Funeral service will be Thursday, May 2, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 12:00 Noon until funeral time at 2:00.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery...

Martha Sue Oldham

Martha Sue Oldham

Apr 28, 2019

Mrs. Martha Sue Vincent Oldham, age 77, died Sunday, April 28, 2019, at Regional Medical Center in Memphis.

Graveside service will be Sunday, May 5, 2019, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Evangelist Brady Weldon officiating.  Family and friends may assemble at 12:45 P.M. in the cemetery. 

Mrs. Oldham was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Oldham; daughter,...

Carol Laster

Carol Laster

Apr 24, 2019

Carol Anne Laster, age 74, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Ms. Laster retired from Martin Manufacturing Company.

Evelyn Blythe

Evelyn Blythe

Apr 16, 2019

Mrs. Evelyn Bell Blythe, age 85, died Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside service will be Thursday, April 25, 2019, 2:00 P.M. in Spring Hill Cemetery in Nashville, Tennessee.  Dr. Roger S. Oldham will officiate the service.  Family and friends may assemble at 1:45 P.M. in the cemetery.  There will be a memorial service on Thursday, May...

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