Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Jim Kirk

Jim Kirk

Mar 14, 2019

Mr. James "Jim" Alan Kirk, age 61, died Thursday, March 14, 2019, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Graveside services will be at Mt. Pelia Cemetery in the Mt. Pelia Community Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 12:30 P.M with Bro. Brad Brewer and Bro. Eddie Hutchens officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at Murphy Funeral Home from ...

Betty Bell Wright

Betty Bell Wright

Mar 6, 2019

Mrs. Betty Day Bell Wright, age 73, of Bartlett, TN, formally of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 03/06/2019, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, TN.

Funeral service will be Saturday, March 09, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Russell Gallimore officiating.  Burial will follow at Public Wells Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, March 09, 2019, at 11:00 A.M....

Hazel Virginia Darnell

Hazel Virginia Darnell

Feb 28, 2019

Mrs. Hazel Virginia Darnell, age 80, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 02/28/2019, at Western Baptist Hospital, Paducah, KY.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Saturday, 03/02/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Brother Stephen Johns officiating, with burial to follow at Hatler's Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Saturday until service time.

Mrs. Darnell was retired from Martin Manufacturing...

Elder Houston W. Patrick

Elder Houston W. Patrick

Feb 16, 2019

Elder Houston W. Patrick, age 84, died Saturday, February 16, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 23, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin with Elder Ricky Harcrow officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, February 22, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church, or after 9:00 A.M. Saturday morning at...

Theresa Warmath

Theresa Warmath

Feb 6, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Pewett Warmath, age 95, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Bailey Park Community Living Center.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, February 16, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 9:00 A.M. until...

Joyce Daugherty

Joyce Daugherty

Feb 6, 2019

Mrs. Joyce Alice Daugherty, age 81, died Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at her residence.

Funeral service will be Sunday, February 10, 2019; 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Reagan officiating.  Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden.  Visitation will be Saturday, February 9, 2019, from 5:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M., or after 12:00 Noon on Sunday...

Ruby Bell

Ruby Bell

Feb 5, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Lee Bell, age 96, died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 9, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown and Rev. Kerry Shopher officiating.  Burial to follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, February 8, 2019, from 4:00 P.M.-7:00...

Wayne Hawks

Wayne Hawks

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Wayne Moore Hawks, age 91, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, at West Tennessee Heathcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Bob Hathcock officiating.  Burial will follow in Martin Memorial Gardens with military honors.  Visitation will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00...

Melvin Finney

Melvin Finney

Feb 3, 2019

Mr. Melvin Douglas Finney, age 74, died Sunday, February 3, 2019, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, February 5, 2019, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time.

Mr. Finney is survived by...

Audell Collier

Audell Collier

Jan 30, 2019

Mrs. Audell Grissom Collier, age 95, died Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City.

Funeral service will be Saturday, February 2, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Brad Brewer officiating.  Burial will follow in Collier Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. Saturday until funeral time.

Pallbearers are Lee Jones, Keith Harris, Barry...

Sam Hobbs

Sam Hobbs

Jan 25, 2019

Mr. Samuel Lynn Hobbs, Sr., age 76,  died Friday, January 25, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Thursday, January 31, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Visitation with the family will begin at 12:00 Noon on Thursday until service time.

Mr. Hobbs is...

Paul Smith

Paul Smith

Jan 20, 2019

Mr. Paul Hayes Smith, age 92, died Sunday, January 20, 2019, at St. Vincent's Riverside Center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 29, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 12:00 Noon at the church until funeral...

Laymon Jacobs

Laymon Jacobs

Jan 19, 2019

Mr. Laymon Wayne Jacobs, age 76, died Saturday, January 19, 2019, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 24, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at Alamo Baptist Church in the Sidonia Community with Bro. Kenneth Williams, Bro. Jeff Crabtree and Bro. Eddie Ray officiating.  Amy Jacobs will make remarks at the service.  Burial will follow in Alamo Cemetery.  Visitation will...

Jerrie Lynn Benderman

Jerrie Lynn Benderman

Jan 8, 2019

Mrs. Jerrie Lynn Fuqua Benderman, age 81, died Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 12, 2019, 11:30 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. John Forgy officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time.

Mrs. Benderman was...

Jim Max Petty

Jim Max Petty

Jan 5, 2019

 

Mr. Jim Max Petty, age 84, of the McConnell Community, died Saturday, 01/05/2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Wednesday, 01/09/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Brad Jordan officiating, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sharon, TN.  Visitation will be Tuesday evening between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM or after 10:00 AM Wednesday until service...

James Reuben Burdette, Sr.

James Reuben Burdette, Sr.

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. James Reuben Burdette, Sr., age 94, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 01/02/2019, at his daughter's home.

Funeral services will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at  Murphy Funeral Home, Jeffery Coleman officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 12:00 PM until service time on Saturday.

Mr. Burdette was a member of First...

Allan Christopher Powell

Allan Christopher Powell

Jan 2, 2019

 

Mr. Allan Christopher Powell, age 65, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 01/02/2019, at his home.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services.

Mr. Powell is survived by two sisters, Jinny Lecornu, Martin, TN, and Roberta Lynn Powell, Panama City, FL, and a special friend, Billie Sue Blythe.

Mr. Powell was preceded in death by a brother, Roger...

Ruth Ann Brewer

Ruth Ann Brewer

Dec 31, 2018

Mrs. Ruth Ann Myers Brewer, age 75, of Sharon died Monday, December 31, 2018, at her residence.  

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 3, 2019, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams and Rev. David Brown officiating.   Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon. Visitation will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, from 4:00 P....

Amie Haygood

Amie Haygood

Dec 30, 2018

Funeral services for Amie Elizabeth Haygood, age 100, will be Wednesday, January 2, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Jonathan Barz officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Mrs. Haygood died December 30, 2018 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

She was born in Hickman County...

Stanley John Morrison

Stanley John Morrison

Dec 29, 2018

Mr. Stanley John Morrison, age 88, died Saturday, 12/29/2018, at West Tennessee Health Care Volunteer Hospital.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. Morrison was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Ann Morrison, and his parents, Charles and Sadie Morrison.

Mr. Morrison is survived by a daughter, Angelia Ann Morrison, New Hope, AL; three sons, Duncan...

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