Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Dr. Huey Claybrook
Aug 30, 2021
Dr. Huey P. Claybrook, age 85, died Monday, August 30, 2021, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Funeral service will Friday, September 3, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger S. Oldham officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday at the church beginning at 9:00 A.M. until service time at...
James H. Forrester
Aug 30, 2021
James H. Forrester, 74, of Martin, Tennessee, died at his residence on Monday, August 30, 2021.
Mr. Forrester was born in Union City, Tennessee on December 8, 1946 to the late Virdie Bell (Butler) and Herman Forrester of Rives. He attended Obion Central High School. He served as a combat Engineer in the United States Army during Vietnam. After he...
Robertine Vowell
Aug 28, 2021
Mrs. Robertine "Tine" Vowell, age 96, of Martin died Saturday, August 28, 2021, Community Hospice in Ft. Worth, Texas.
Funeral service will be Saturday, September 4, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Amanda Crice officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until funeral time at 11:00.
Pallbearers are...
Thomas (Tommy) Wade Carr
Aug 27, 2021
Mr. Thomas Wade (Tommy) Carr, age 74, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 08/27/2021, at Diversicare.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 09/01/2021, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Penick and Rev. Thurman Neil Penick officiating. Private burial services will follow. Visitation will be Wednesday at the funeral home beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.
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Freda Mcwherter Mcdaniel Willis
Aug 27, 2021
Mrs. Freda McWherter McDaniel Willis, age 82, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 08/27/2021, at VanAyer Manor Healthcare and Rehab.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Sunday, 08/29/2021, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Marcine Cook officiating, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sharon, TN. Visitation will be from 12:00 PM Sunday until service time.
Mrs. Willis was the widow...
Ailene Gammill
Aug 24, 2021
Mrs. Ailene Kates Gammill, age 88, of Martin died Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at her daughter's residence.
Private services will be held.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Gammill; her granddaughter, Bethany Scott Mills; her parents, Homer Kates and Dorothy Lyles Kates. Ailene was the fifth of eight children.
Ailene Kates Gammill is survived by her...
Kenneth Adams
Aug 18, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Adams, age 70, died Wednesday, August 18, 2021, at his residence in Martin.
Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Adams was preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl K. Adams; his parents, Harry Adams and Rachel Melton Adams.
He was a retired mechanic and a graduate of Sharon High School.
He is...
Lewis Whiteman
Aug 17, 2021
Mr. Lewis Eugene Whiteman, age 58, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at his home in Martin.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 21, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Shepherd's Field Southside Church in Martin with Pastor Josh Carden officiating. Burial will follow in Liberty Cemetery in Dresden. Visitation will be Friday, August 20, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at...
Elizabeth Watts
Aug 11, 2021
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Watts, age 93, of Martin died Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at her daughter's residence.
Graveside Service will be Sunday, August 15, 2021, 1:30 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating. Friends may assemble at 1:15 P.M. in the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Barry Harris, Brent Harris, Kevin Harris, Keith Harris, Bobby Pierpoint and Johnny...
Ben O'Guinn
Aug 8, 2021
Benjamin "Ben" Gregory O'Guinn, age 19, of Martin died Saturday, August 8, 2021.
Funeral service will be Saturday, August 14, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in Sikeston Memorial Park Cemetery at 10:00 A.M. on Monday, August 16, 2021, in Sikeston, Missouri. Visitation with the family will be Saturday, August 14,...
Shirley Marie Denson Lee
Aug 7, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Marie Denson Lee,age 58, died Saturday, 08/07/2021, at her home.
Memorial and Celebration of Life Services will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Lee was a member of Pilot Oak Baptist Church; she was employed at Dr. Frances Bynum's Eye Clinic, Martin, TN.
Mrs. Lee is survived by her husband, Robert Lee, Martin, TN; her son, Austin...
Kay Jackson
Aug 4, 2021
Mrs. Kay Jackson, age 70, of Martin passed away Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Funeral service will be Friday, August 6, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Rev. Eddie Ray and Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the church until...
Perry Bowlin
Aug 4, 2021
Perry Dean Bowlin, age 60, of Martin died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at his residence.
Graveside service will be Friday, August 6, 2021, 11:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 10:45.
Perry is survived by his wife, Traci Boring Bowlin, and his daughter...
Gloria Frances Hogan
Jul 31, 2021
Mrs. Gloria Frances Hogan, age 56, died Saturday, 07/31/2021, at Baptist Hospital East, in Memphis, Tennessee.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, August 7, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at the church.
Mrs....
Destin Mckeel
Jul 22, 2021
Destin Yvonne McKeel, age 19, of Martin died Thursday, July 22, 2021.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 1, 2021, 4:00 P.M. a The Church of Latter-day Saints with Bishop Joe Ostenson officiating. The address to the church is 501 Wells Ave., Fulton, Kentucky.
Destin is survived by parents, Jeremy McKeel and Katherine McKernan McKeel...
Linda Bowers
Jul 18, 2021
Mrs. Linda Brooks Bowers, age 77, of Martin died Sunday, at her residence.
Funeral service will be Thursday, July 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Norton officiating. Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will be Thursday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.
Ms. Bowers is...
Shirley Royster
Jul 17, 2021
Mrs. Shirley June Royster, age 87, died Monday, July 17, 2023, in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Graveside service will be Friday, July 21, 2023, 1:00 P.M. at Martin Memorial Gardens with Rev. Terry Griffin officiating. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. Friday at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mrs. Royster was preceded in death by her husband, James Royster; her...
Dorothy Sue Hazlewood
Jul 17, 2021
Mrs. Dorothy Sue Hazlewood, age 92. of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 07/17/2021, at her home.
Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Wednesday, 07/21/2021, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Dr. Roger S. Oldham and Rev. Matthew Nance officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, 07/20/2021 at the funeral home between 5:00 PM and 7:00...
Bertha Marie Chester
Jul 13, 2021
Mrs. Bertha Marie Chester, age 89, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 07/13/2021, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 07/15/2021, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper and Rev. Amanda Crice officiating, with burial to follow at Flatwoods Cemetery, near Camden, TN. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Thursday until...
Richard Shadden, Sr.
Jul 6, 2021
Mr. Richard C. Shadden, Sr., age 77, of Martin went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 6, 2021.
Funeral service will be Saturday, July 10, 2021, 11:30 A.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger S. Oldham and Dr. Rich Shadden, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday at First Baptist Church...
