Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Dennis Erwin

Dennis Erwin

Jan 20, 2022

Charles Dennis Erwin, age 68, of Panama City, Florida passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022, at his home.

Graveside Service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, 11:00 A.M., in East Side Cemetery in Martin, Tennessee.

Honorary Pallbearers are Tom Kozik of Green Valley, Arizona, Jimmy Wynn and Richard Sanchez both of Panama City, Florida.

Dennis was born on June,...

Iris Seratt

Iris Seratt

Jan 20, 2022

Mrs. Iris Marie Seratt, age 92, died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Graveside service will be Sunday, January 23, 2022, 2:30 P.M. at Bible Union Cemetery in Martin with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating.  Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 P.M. - 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.  

Family will serve as pallbearers.

Mrs....

Ronnie Paul Lucas

Ronnie Paul Lucas

Jan 16, 2022

Mr. Ronnie Paul Lucas, age 62, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 01/16/2022, at his home.

Mr. Lucas was born in Silsbee, TX, he was a truck driver.

Mr. Lucas is survived by his wife, Barbara Olson Lucas, Martin, TN; he is survived by a daughter, Kiesha (David) Hodges, Silsbee, TX; he is survived by four sons, Ronnie (Amy) Lucas, Jr,...

Leslie Gayle Gillespie

Leslie Gayle Gillespie

Jan 15, 2022

Mrs. Leslie Gayle Gillespie, age 67, died Saturday, 01/15/2022, at Baptist Hospital, Union City, TN.

A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, 01/23/2022, at the Shepard's Field Baptist Church.

Mrs. Gillespie was a member of Shepherd's Field Baptist Church; she was a retired hygienist.

Mrs. Gillespie is survived by he husband, John Byron...

Cindy Elizabeth Adams

Cindy Elizabeth Adams

Jan 14, 2022

Mrs. Cindy Elizabeth Adams, age 63, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 01/14/2022, at her home.  A Celebration of Life and Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, 01/22/2022, at the American Legion Post # 55 in Martin TN.

Mrs. Adams was of the Catholic faith; she served as Chaplain for the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary.

Mrs. Adams is...

Johnella Childress

Johnella Childress

Jan 7, 2022

Mrs. Johnella Childress, age 104, passed from this life Friday, January 7, 2022, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 17, 2022, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery in Mason Hall, Tennessee.  Visitation will be Monday...

James "Jim" Dickenson

James "Jim" Dickenson

Jan 7, 2022

Mr. James "Jim" Keith Dickenson, age 86, died Friday, January 7, 2022, at his home in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, January 12, 2022, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Brown officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday beginning at 10:00 A.M. at the funeral home until service time at...

Dr. David D. Jones

Dr. David D. Jones

Jan 6, 2022

Dr. David Douglas Jones, age 70, of Martin died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, 2:30 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 1:00 P.M. at the church until funeral time at...

Sylvia Pettit Greer

Sylvia Pettit Greer

Jan 6, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Pettit Greer, age 66, formerly of Martin, TN, died on January 6, 2022, at the home of her daughter in Reidsville, NC.

Celebration of Life and Memorial graveside services will be held on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at 1:00 PM, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Greensboro, NC.

Mrs. Greer was a graduate of Westview High School, class of...

David Woolf

David Woolf

Jan 6, 2022

Mr. David Jon Woolf, age 59, of Sharon, TN died Thursday, January 6, 2022, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Kenneth Springer officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon, Tennessee.  Visitation will be Tuesday at the funeral home beginning  at 11:00 A.M. until service time...

David Ford

David Ford

Jan 4, 2022

Mr. David William Ford, age 57, of Martin, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements for Mr. Ford.

He is survived by his son, Richard (Tammy) Coday of Medina, TN; his brother, Craig Ford of Dresden, TN; one grandson, Liam Coday; his companion, Dana Jett Rand...

Pamela Smith

Pamela Smith

Jan 4, 2022

Ms. Pamela Joyce Smith, age 69, of Sharon, Tennessee died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.

She is survived by her two sons, Scott (Stephanie) Smith and Mike Smith both of Milan, TN; four grandchildren, Travis Smith, Madison, Abigail and Leslie Smith; two great-grandson, Parker and Mason Smith;...

Rex Pate

Rex Pate

Dec 26, 2021

Mr. Rex M. Pate, age 81, of Martin died Sunday, December 26, 2021, at his home.

Funeral service will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at the Martin Church of Christ with Bro. John Forgy, Bro. Danny Lamb and Bro. Danny Cash officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:30 A.M. until...

Mary Margaret Martin

Mary Margaret Martin

Dec 20, 2021

Mary Margaret Murray Martin, a native of Pikeville, KY, longtime resident of Birmingham, AL, and resident of Clermont, FL, passed away in her home December 20, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her first husband of 43 years, William Hefley Martin; children Debra Kay Martin and Cheryl Ann Martin Porter; second husband of 18 years, James Lee Rice; brothers...

Charles F. Mcwherter

Charles F. Mcwherter

Dec 19, 2021

Mr. Charles F. McWherter, age 89, died Sunday, December 19, 2021, at Diversicare Nursing Home in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 21, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Bible Union Baptist Church with Rev. Terry Griffin and Rev. Keith Sumner officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday at the church beginning at 10:00 A.M....

Enola Buckelew

Enola Buckelew

Dec 10, 2021

Ms. Enola Mae Buckelew, age 89, died Friday, December 10, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service is Tuesday, December 14, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Robin Rodgers officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00. 

Ms. Buckelew is...

Steven Pope, Sr.

Steven Pope, Sr.

Dec 9, 2021

Mr. Steven Alan Pope, Sr., age 65, of Martin died Thursday, December 9, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Sunday, December 12, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Cody Barner and Rev. Gordon Wilbanks officiating.  Burial will follow in McConnell Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until funeral...

Ronald Haskins

Ronald Haskins

Dec 6, 2021

Mr. Ronald Lynn Haskins, age 69, of South Fulton, Tennessee died Monday, December 6, 2021, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.

Murphy Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. Haskins retired from the U.S. Air Force.

He is survived by his sons, Ron Haskins of Old Town, Florida and Dane Alexander Haskins of South Fulton; his daughter, Danilynn...

Edna E. Boyd Buchanan

Edna E. Boyd Buchanan

Nov 28, 2021

Mrs. Edna Earl Boyd Buchanan, age 104, of the Mt. Pelia Community, died Sunday, 11/28/2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Graveside Service will be Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Will Hester and Rev. John Blackwell officiating.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Family serving as pallbearers.

She...

Violet Demetra Bruff Harding

Violet Demetra Bruff Harding

Nov 23, 2021

Mrs. Violet Demetra Bruff  Harding, age 87, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 11/23/2021, at the home of her daughter.

Funeral services will be Friday, 11/26/2021, at 2:00 PM at New Home Baptist Church, with Rev. Randy Potts officiating, with burial to follow at Cate Cemetery.  Visitation will be Friday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the church.

Pallbearers will...

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