Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Bonnie Hernon
Jun 11, 2023
Bonnie Lee Hernon
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Renowned musician and educator, Bonnie Hernon, age 84, died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at her residence.
Bonnie was an honor graduate of Owensboro Senior High School in Owensboro, Kentucky. She received her Bachelor of Music Education degree from Murray State University, Master of Music degree from the University of Miami, and completed her All But Dissertation...
Paula Allen Morris
Jun 10, 2023
Mrs. Paula Allen Morris, age 83, of Sharon, TN, died Saturday, 06/10/2023, at the Jackson Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.
Funeral services will be Monday, 06/12/2023, at 2:00 PM at the First United Methodist Church, Martin, TN, with Pastor Amanda Crise and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating, with burial to follow at Tansil Cemetery, Sharon, TN. Visitation will be at the...
Mason Tucker Arnold
Jun 6, 2023
Mr. Mason Tucker Arnold, age 46, died Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
Memorial visitation and services will be held June 18th, 2023 between 10:00 am and 12:00 pm at the Pontotoc Park, in Fulton, KY. Additional services will be held in Nashville and Cleveland TN at a later date.
Murphy Funeral home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Mr. Arnold was...
Michael Sadler
May 31, 2023
Mr. Michael Doyle Sadler, age 59, of Martin died Thursday, May 31, 2023, at AHC Union City Manor.
Graveside service will be Monday, June 5, 2023, 12:00 Noon at East Side Cemetery with his family officiating the service. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home until service time. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.
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Wayne Chester
May 30, 2023
Mr. William Wayne Chester, age 91, died Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Diversicare Health Care Center in Martin.
Funeral service will be Friday, June 2, 2023, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Pastor Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Flatwood Cemetery in Camden, TN. Visitation will be Friday at Murphy Funeral Home beginning at...
Richard Edward Mansfield
May 27, 2023
Mr. Richard Edward Mansfield, age 91, of McKenzie, TN, died Saturday, 05/27/2023, at the AHC McKenzie Nursing and Rehab.
Memorial services for Mr. Mansfield will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, 05/31/2023, at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Carr officiating. Visitation will be from 12:00 noon until service time.
Mr. Mansfield was a member of Long Heights Baptist Church, McKenzie,...
Robert Conley, Sr.
May 13, 2023
Mr. Robert Malcolm Conley, Sr., age 84, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Desoto Baptist Hospital in Southaven, Mississippi.
Mr. Conley is survived by his three children, Robin Conley Baker of Senatobia, MS, Carol Conley Perry of Lebanon, TN and Robert M. Conley, Jr. of Ridgely, TN; one sister, Ellen (Jerry) Dinwiddie of Camden, TN; two grandchildren, Allie (Matt)...
Betty Cowsert
May 13, 2023
Mrs. Betty Janice Richardson Cowsert, age 79, of Alabaster, Alabama died Saturday, May 13, 2023, at South Haven Nursing Home in Hoover, Alabama.
She was the wife of Lane Cowsert and was born in Burlison, TN to Warner Leon and Gladys (Lavelle) Richardson. She graduated with an Associates Degree from Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri. She raised...
Francis Charles Frank Hahn
May 6, 2023
Mr. Francis Charles (Frank) Hahn, age 88, of Sharon, TN, formerly of Wheaton, IL, died Saturday, 05/06/2023, at Diversicare Nursing Home, Martin, TN.
Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at St. Michael's Catholic Church, in Wheaton, IL, at 10:00 AM with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be after 9:00 AM Saturday at...
Randy Humphrey
May 2, 2023
Mr. Randy Dean Humphrey, age 78, of Springville, TN died Tuesday, May 2, 2023, at his home in Springville.
Memorial Visitation will be Tuesday, May 9, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mr. Humphrey is survived by his two daughters, Tracy Hill of Union City, TN and Laura Beth Humphrey of Lancaster, SC; one sister,...
Stephen Jolley
Apr 19, 2023
Mr. Stephen Lent Jolley, age 49, of Nashville, formerly of Martin, died Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at his home in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Saturday, April 22, 2023, 4:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church in Martin. Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 2:00 P.M. until service time at 4:00.
Stephen is survived by his mother,...
Hilda House
Apr 12, 2023
Mrs. Hilda Marie House, age 93, of Martin died Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, Tennessee.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, May 27th at 1:00 PM at Oak Hill Methodist Church, on Hyndsver Rd, Martin, TN with burial of ashes to follow at East Side Cemetery.
Mrs. House was preceded in...
June Hill
Apr 11, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Mae "June" Hill, age 95, of Martin died Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at her home.
Funeral service will be Friday, April 14, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be Friday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00.
Mrs. Hill...
Charlene Adams
Apr 1, 2023
Ms. Charlene Adams, age 59, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 04/01/2023, at the West Tenn Healthcare Jackson Madison Co. Hospital.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 PM Thursday, 04/06/2023, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Donnavun Burnett officiating, with burial to follow at the East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, 04/05/2023, between 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the...
Courtney Rea
Mar 26, 2023
Mr. Courtney Rea, age 40, of Martin died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Saturday, April 1, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at the Martin Church of Christ with Bro. Cory Sawyers and Bro. Danny Cash officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, March 31, 2023, 4:00 P.M. -...
Hazel Opaline Gill
Mar 19, 2023
Ms. Hazel Opaline Gill, age 93, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 03/19/2023, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Mrs. Gill was preceded in death by her parents, Willie and Lennie Murphy Clemons. She is survived by a son, Thomas Marion Hill, Humboldt, AZ, five grandchildren and one great grand child.
Mary Nethery
Mar 17, 2023
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Nethery, age 90, of Martin died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, March 21, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Paul Tinkle officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00.
Mrs. Nethery was...
Max Lee
Mar 17, 2023
Mr. Max Harold Lee, age 93, of Martin died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 03/22/2023, at 1:00 PM at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, with Rev. Michael Norton officiating, with burial to follow at Cate Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM at the church until service time.
Mr. Lee is...
Laura Rose
Mar 17, 2023
Ms. Laura Lee Rose, age 66, of Martin died Friday, March 17, 2023, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral service will be Monday, March 20, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.
Pallbearers are...
Joe Lofaro
Mar 11, 2023
It’s with great sadness and heavy hearts we regretfully announce Lawrence Joseph (Joe) Lofaro, 59, of Martin, TN, passed peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from complications of Erdheim-Chester Disease(ECD). The sun rose high in Queens, NY and the world welcomed Joe on September 27, 1963, a day the world became much brighter. Joe is 1 of less...



