Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Doris Workman

Doris Workman

Jul 17, 2024

Miss Doris Marie Workman age 75 died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Paris Healthcare Nursing and Rehab Center in Paris, Tennessee.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, 07/23/2024, at 3:00 PM at Enon Cemetery, Fulton, KY, with Bro. Danny Cash officiating.  Visitation will Tuesday between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM at Murphy Funeral Home.

Miss Workman is survived...

Mack Eugene Moody

Mack Eugene Moody

Jul 12, 2024

Please join Mack Eugene Moody’s family and friends for a gathering in his memory at the UTM Champions Club, Hardy M. Graham Stadium (top floor of home field side) on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Drop by to visit, reminisce, and enjoy light refreshments. Interment with a private ceremony will be at Eastside Cemetery in Martin...

Linda Carpenter

Linda Carpenter

Jul 8, 2024

Mrs. Linda Scates Carpenter age 81 of Martin died Monday, July 8, 2024, at The Arbors in Union City, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at...

Jack Freeman

Jack Freeman

Jul 6, 2024

Mr. Jack Huston Freeman age 84 of Martin died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Funeral service will be Monday, July 8, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Cash officiating.  Burial will follow in Hatler's Chapel Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 Noon.

Mr....

Patty Clarissa Tyson

Patty Clarissa Tyson

Jun 27, 2024

Mrs. Patty Clarissa Tyson, age 63, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 06/27/2024, at the VanAyer Manor Healthcare and Rehab.

Memorial services will be held at a later date; Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mrs. Tyson was a Baptist by faith, she was a retire caregiver for the elderly.

Mrs. Tyson is survived by two daughters, Hollie...

Dan Blake

Dan Blake

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Dan Richard Blake 79 of Martin passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral service will be Friday, June 28, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church in Martin with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the church.

Pallbearers are...

Peggye Marie Stout

Peggye Marie Stout

Jun 21, 2024

Mrs. Peggye Marie Stout, age 89, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 06/21/2024, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center, Dresden, TN.

Graveside service will be Tuesday, 06/25/2024,at 1:00 PM at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN, with Rev Mike Lavender officiating. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 PM.

 Mrs. Stout was a devoted wife, mother, and avid reader. ...

Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Richard Dean Hunt age 66 of Martin died Friday, June 7, 2024, at his sister's home in Martin.

Murphy Funeral Home will be handling the cremation.

He is survived by his sister, Paula (Bryan) Garner Skaggs; niece, Kristy Jean (Adam) Wade of Port St. Joe,  Florida; nephew, Mark David (Brandy) Garner, II of South Fulton, TN; two great-nieces, Anna...

Clyde Vanmeter

Clyde Vanmeter

Jun 7, 2024

Mr. Clyde VanMeter, age 75, of Sharon, TN, died Friday, 06/07/2024, at the Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.  

Mr. VanMeter's wishes was to be cremated; a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Mr. VanMeter formerly owned the Tobacco Store in Martin, TN; he was also a retired mechanic.

Mr. VanMeter is survived by a son, Matt (Ashley)...

James R. Freeman

James R. Freeman

Jun 6, 2024

Mr. James Rainey Freeman age 75 of Martin died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at AHC Nursing and Rehab Center in Union City, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 15, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Todd officiating.  Visitation will be at Murphy Funeral Home Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 until the hour of the service.

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Buck Rogers

Buck Rogers

Jun 3, 2024

Mr. Donald "Buck" Rogers age 63 of Martin died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home.

Funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Griffin, Rev. Kylan Mann and Keith Pettit officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at...

Tommy Martin

Tommy Martin

May 29, 2024

THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE TOMMY MARTIN FAMILY

Mr. Tommy Ray Martin, 76, of Martin passed away 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Martin.  Dr. Mike Sams and Tommy Moore will officiate.  Burial will follow in Camp Ground Cemetery...

Bridger Riley Mayfield

Bridger Riley Mayfield

May 23, 2024

Bridger Riley Mayfield, infant son of Chase and Abby Mayfield, died Thursday, 05/23/2024, at Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.

Graveside services will be private.

In addition to his parents, Bridger is survived by a brother, Brooks Mayfield; his grandparents, Jeff Mayfield, Obion, TN, Heather Mayfield, South Fulton, TN, Barry and Lori Pierce, Huntingdon, TN; and great grandmother, Ada Kendall, Union...

Margie Brooks

Margie Brooks

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Margie Pilcher Brooks of Martin, age 69, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Friday,  May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church until funeral time...

Terry Ashmore, Sr.

Terry Ashmore, Sr.

May 19, 2024

Mr. Terry Ashmore, Sr., age 77 of Martin died Sunday, May 19, 2024, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024, 2:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home with Josh Mullins officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM Wednesday at the funeral home until funeral time.

Family will serve as pallbearers.

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Bobby Yates

Bobby Yates

May 13, 2024

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Gene Yates, age 86 of Martin died Monday, May 13, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Graveside service will be Friday, May 17, 2024, 11:00 AM at East Side Cemetery with Rev. Cathy Barnett officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45 AM.

Mr. Yates is survived by his wife, Wanda Burress Yates of...

Brenda Earls

Brenda Earls

May 9, 2024

Mrs. Brenda Carol Earls, age 79 of Martin died Thursday, May 9, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Graveside service will be Monday, May 13, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at Morris Cemetery in Greenfield, TN with Rev. Randy Potts officiating.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 1:45.

Mrs. Earls was preceded in death by...

Charlotte Buckley Cooper

Charlotte Buckley Cooper

May 4, 2024

Mrs. Charlotte Buckley Cooper, age 69 of Nashville, TN, formerly of Sidonia, TN, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024 at her residence in Nashville.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, May, 16, 2024, at 12:30 PM at Murphy Funeral Home.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM until service time.

Charlotte was preceded in death...

Fred Ligons, Jr.

Fred Ligons, Jr.

May 2, 2024

Mr. Fred Ligons, Jr., age 76, of Martin died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at his residence.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. Ligons is survived by his wife, Mildred Denise Wiseman Ligons of Arcadia, OK; two sons, David Ligons of Martin and Timothy Ligons of Fulton, KY; two sisters, Sarah (Mike) Wilson and Cathy Ligons; two...

Angeline "Angie" Damron

Angeline "Angie" Damron

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Angeline "Angie" Fisher Damron, age 90, of Martin, TN, died Saturday 04/13/2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital, Jackson, TN.

Funeral service will be Friday, April 19 at The First United Methodist Church at 12:00 pm with Pastor Amanda Crice and Bryant Fisher officiating.  Visitation will be 10:00-12:00 at the church.  Burial will be at the Campground Cemetery immediately following...

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