Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

William Eric Brewer

William Eric Brewer

Jan 31, 2024

Mr. William Eric Brewer, age 83, of Sharon, TN, died Wednesday, 01/31/2024, at Diversicare in Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, 02/06/2024, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sharon, TN.  Visitation will be Tuesday after 10:00 AM at the church until service time.

Pallbearers...

Thelma Ruth Fuqua

Thelma Ruth Fuqua

Jan 30, 2024

Mrs. Thelma Ruth Fuqua, age 94, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 01/30/2024, at the Manchester Center for Rehab and Nursing.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, 02/05/2004, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday after 12:00 PM (noon) until...

Donald G. Brewer

Donald G. Brewer

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Donald G. Brewer, age 86, of the Sidonia Community, died Sunday, 01/28/2024, at Diversicare Nursing Home, Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be Friday, 02/02/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Powell and Rev. Richard Brewer officiating, with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in the Sidonia community.  Visitation will be Friday after 11:00 AM...

Louise Bishop Murphey

Louise Bishop Murphey

Jan 25, 2024

 

 

Mrs. Louise Bishop Murphey, age 90, formerly of Martin, TN, passed from this life on Thursday night, 01/25/2024, at the Life Care Center Nursing Home, Bruceton, TN .She was born on July 31, 1933, daughter of the late Leo and Bertha Haase Bishop, living most of her life in Martin, TN.  She was a graduate of Whiteville High...

Alvin Shopher

Alvin Shopher

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. Alvin Howard Shopher age 77 of Martin died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Murray, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in Bible Union Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the church until funeral time at 1:00.

Pallbearers are Jim Reynolds,...

Henry Jackson

Henry Jackson

Jan 23, 2024

Mr. Henry Hulon Jackson, age 75, of Sharon, TN died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.

Mr. Jackson's wishes were to be cremated.  A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date.

He is survived by his son, Scott Jackson of Dresden, TN; grandson, Tyler Jackson and cousin, Tina McWherter.

He was preceded in...

Charline Freeman

Charline Freeman

Jan 23, 2024

Mrs. Charline P. Freeman, age 96, of Martin died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. in the chapel at First United Methodist Church  in Martin with Rev. Randy Cooper, Pastor Amanda Crice and Rev. Michael Blake officiating.  Visitation will be...

Harry Henderson

Harry Henderson

Jan 22, 2024

Harry Augustus Henderson, age 91, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Adams Place in Murfreesboro.  Harry was born to Roy and Mildred Henderson in Memphis, TN on February 8, 1932.  He had four brothers (Roy Jr., Stanley, Gordon, David) and one sister (Janelle) who all preceded him in death.  The family operated a farm near Bartlett where they...

Pamela "Pam" Brundige

Pamela "Pam" Brundige

Jan 22, 2024

Ms. Pamela "Pam" Beth Brundige, age 68, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Pam's wishes were to be cremated.  A private service will be held at a later date.

Ms. Brundige is survived by her son, Jay Batson of Martin; her brother, Randy Brundige; her sister, Fran Brundige Smith; two grandchildren, Trinity...

Billie Sue Walker

Billie Sue Walker

Jan 22, 2024

Mrs. Billie Sue Walker, age 96, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, TN.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 25, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper and Pastor Amanda Crice officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00...

Martha Brooks Butler

Martha Brooks Butler

Jan 21, 2024

Mrs. Martha Brooks Butler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral service will be Friday, January 26, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Wayne Wendt officiating.  Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Friday until service time at 11:00.

Martha is...

Jeanette Breeden

Jeanette Breeden

Jan 12, 2024

Mrs. Jeanette Miles Breeden, age 88, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, Tennessee.

Funeral services will be Thursday, 01/18/2024, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Rev. Mike Sams and Rev. Greg Alderice officiating, with burial to follow at the East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:00...

Diane Damron

Diane Damron

Jan 9, 2024

Diane Kupfer Damron, age 75 passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.

Services will be Private.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joe Charles Damron; parents, Lowell and Bertha Kupfer; her in-laws, Charlie and Geraldine Damron; brothers-in-law, Jerry Damron, Chester Ezell and Gale Isom.

Diane leaves...

Diana Fay Luther

Diana Fay Luther

Jan 8, 2024

 

Mrs. Diana Fay Luther, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Monday, 01/08/2024, at the Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.

Funeral service will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at the church until...

Sandra Ann Brock

Sandra Ann Brock

Jan 6, 2024

Mrs. Sandra Ann Brock, age 85, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 01/06/2024, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.

Funeral services will be a 11:00 AM Wednesday, 01/10/2024, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Dennis Scott and Rev. Kylan Mann officiating, with burial to follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.

Visitation will be Tuesday, 01/09/2024, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the...

Gerald Jones

Gerald Jones

Jan 4, 2024

Mr. Gerald Wayne Jones, age 83. of Martin died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 8, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Michael Moon officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home until service time at 1:00.

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Emery Rooks

Emery Rooks

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Willard Emery Rooks, Jr., age 81, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Central Baptist Church, with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Wednesday until service time at the church.

Pallbearers serving...

Sarah Jacobs

Sarah Jacobs

Dec 28, 2023

Mrs. Sarah Jeanette Jacobs, age 81, of Rives, Tennessee died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home.

Funeral services will be Friday, 01/05/2024, at 1:00 PM at the Alamo Baptist Church, with Rev. John Mathis, Rev. Jeff Crabtree, and Rev Eddy Ray officiating, with burial to follow at the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, 01/04/2024, between 4:00 PM and...

Shirley Mcnew Willhite

Shirley Mcnew Willhite

Dec 26, 2023

Shirley McNew Willhite, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her immediate family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Martin, Tennessee.   A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 AM CST on Saturday, December 30 at the Martin Church of Christ with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM CST.  Burial will be at East Side Cemetery on K...

Murray Lee Tyler

Murray Lee Tyler

Dec 24, 2023

Mr. Murray Lee Tyler, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, In Altoona, Kansas.

Graveside services will be Thursday, 01/04/2023, at 11:00 A M at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be after 10:00 A M Thursday at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Tyler is survived by his mother, Jeannette Swafford Tyler; his sister, Stephanie (Louis)...

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