Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
David G. Moss, Jr.
Nov 15, 2022
Mr. David Gale Moss, Jr., age 84, of Martin died Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at his home.
Burial in Collier Cemetery in Martin, Tennessee.
Mr. Moss is survived by his wife, Kathryne Cherry Moss of Martin; his brother-in-law, Eugene Cherry of Martin; two daughters, Christy Moss of Union City and Stephanie (Doug) Matheny of Texarkana, Arkansas; one sister, Marlene Watts...
Jack Randolph Prince
Nov 12, 2022
Mr. Jack Randolph Prince, age 62, of Jackson, TN, died Saturday, 11/12/2022, at Jackson-Madison County Hospital.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 11/15/2022, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Wayne Perkins officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN. Visitation will be Monday, 11/14/2022, between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the funeral home, and...
Michael L. Cooper
Nov 12, 2022
Mr. Michael L. Cooper, 68, of Sidonia passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be Wednesday, November 16, 2022, 3:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home. Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 1:00 P.M. until service time.
Mr. Cooper is survived by his wife, Charlotte Buckley...

Michael James Hester
Nov 11, 2022
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Mr. Michael James Hester, age 48, died November 11, 2022, at his home in Smyrna, TN.
Memorial services will be Saturday, 12/10/2022, at the First Unite Methodist Church, Martin, TN at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be after 1:00 PM until service time. There will be a Celebration of Life after the services at the American...
Mary Tyner
Nov 8, 2022
Mrs. Mary Blanche Wiggins Tyner, age 96, of Martin died Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.
In accordance to her wishes a graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2022, 4:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Larry Washburn and Rev. David Horton officiating.
Mrs. Tyner was preceded in death by her...
Scott William Bowlin
Nov 5, 2022
Mr. Scott William Bowlin, age 33, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, November 5, 2022, at his home.
Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 9, 2022, 12:00 Noon at Sharon First Baptist Church with Rev. Josh Moore officiating. Burial will follow in Hornbeak Cemetery in Greenfield. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 8, 2022, 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Sharon First...
Dottie Covington
Oct 26, 2022
Dorothy "Dottie" Nelle Taylor Covington, age 95, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Van Ayer Nursing Home in Martin, Tennessee.
She was born on December 23, 1926, to John Vance and Louise Akins Taylor of Greenfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Paul Covington, brother Travis Taylor, and sisters Mary...
Charles Franklin Flood
Oct 22, 2022
Mr. Charles Franklin Flood, age 82, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 10/22/2022, at his home.
Memorial visitation will be Wednesday, 10/26/2022, between 4:00PM and 6:00PM at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mr. Flood was retired from Frontier Communications as a cable splicer; he was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Mr. Flood was preceded in death by his wife, Janice Flood, a grandson, Hudson...
Clayton J Dill
Oct 18, 2022
Mr. Clayton J Dill, age 61, died Monday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Martin, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Friday, October 21, 2022, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Cody Barner officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the funeral home beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00...
Shirley Ann Moon
Oct 15, 2022
Mrs. Shirley Ann Moon, age 81, of Dyersburg, TN, died Saturday 10/15/2022, at her home in Peoria Heights, Illinois.
Funeral service will be Thursday, October 20, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home until funeral time...
Mark Ashworth, Iii
Oct 9, 2022
Mr. Mark Hannah Ashworth, III, age 70, of Martin died Sunday, October 9, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.
Celebration of Life Memorial Visitation will be Wednesday, October 19, 2022, 1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mr. Ashworth is survived by his sisters, Ruby Parker of Mounds City, IL and Nancy Stewart of Missouri; brothers, Marley...
Ruth Lynn Guetterman
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Ruth Lynn Guetterman, age 85, of Martin, TN, died Monday, 10/03/2022, at Fort Loudon Medical Center, in Lenoir City, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, 10/14/2022, at 12:00 PM (Noon) at First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00 AM at the...
Rachel Pearl Thompson
Oct 3, 2022
Mrs. Rachel Pearl Thompson, age 89, of Union City, TN, formerly of Martin, TN, died Monday, 10/03/2022, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 1:00 PM Friday, 10/07/2022, at East Side Cemetery, with Bro. Eddie Hutchins officiating, with burial to follow. Friends may assemble at the gravesite at 12:45 PM. Pallbearers will be Danny Powers, Jason Thompson,...
Phillip Wade Dane
Sep 28, 2022
Coach. Veteran. Golfer. Hall of Famer. #57. Camper.
Phil Dane had many titles, but there were three that made him most proud: Debbie’s Sweetie, Dad, and Papa.
Phil was born on April 4, 1954, to Willie Paul and Mary Lou Dane in Martin, Tennessee. His 68 years on this earth were not enough to tell all the stories he had...
Christine Adams
Sep 20, 2022
Mrs. Mary Christine Adams, age 94, died Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at her home in Martin.
Funeral service will be Thursday, September 22, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the church until funeral time at 1:00.
Mrs. Adams...

Judy Ann Brewer Jones
Sep 15, 2022
Mrs. Judy Ann Brewer Jones, age 76, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 09/15/2022, at her home.
Memorial services will be at a later date. Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Mrs. Jones was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Jackson, TN; she was a retired surgical nurse at Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital.
Mrs. Jones is survived by her...
Judy Ann Sullivan
Sep 13, 2022
Mrs. Judy Ann Sullivan, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 09/13/2022, at Van Ayer Healthcare and Rehab.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, September 17, 2022, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Father David Orsak officiating. Burial to follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the...
Kent Duane Haley
Sep 6, 2022
Mr. Kent Duane Haley, age 67, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 09/06/2022, at his home.
Graveside Service will be Friday, September 9, 2022, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper and Pastor Amanda Crice officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45 Friday morning.
Mr. Haley was a former teacher and a truck driver...
Shirley Lenoir
Aug 29, 2022
Ms. Shirley Jean Lenoir, age 91, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, SEPTEMBER 15th, 2022 at Parham Cemetery with Rev Jackie Thomas officiating, with burial to follow. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 10:45 AM.
Before my ending there was a...
Nelle Sparks
Aug 28, 2022
Mrs. Nelle Luckey Sparks, age 101, died Sunday, August 28, 2022, at her residence in Martin.
Funeral Service will be Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Mike Lavender and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Burial will follow in Shiloh Cemetery near McKenzie. Visitation will be Wednesday from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...