Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Steven Don Gale

Steven Don Gale

Jun 6, 2021

Mr. Steven Don Gale, age 70, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 06/06/2021.

Memorial services and celebration of life will be at 10:00 AM Saturday, 06/12/2021, at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, with Rev. George Pasley officiating.  Visitation will be Friday, 06/11/2021, between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home.  Burial will be at the State Veterans Military Cemetery at...

Blake Stockdale

Blake Stockdale

Jun 2, 2021

Mr. Blake Richard Hunter Stockdale, age 30, of Martin died Wednesday, June 2, 2021, at his residence.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Archie Larry officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday, June 7, 2021, from 5:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

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Nancy Overton

Nancy Overton

Jun 1, 2021

Mrs. Nancy June Travis Overton, age 81, of Martin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021, at Jackson Madison County Hospital after living a full life centered on family, friends and faith.  A teacher for many years, Nancy was beloved by her community.  She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Dale Lee Overton; her sons, Thomas Overton...

Ann S. Pritchett

Ann S. Pritchett

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Ann Stanford Pritchett, age 83, passed from this life on Monday, May 24, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Sunday, May 30, 2021, 3:00 P.M. at the First United Methodist Church in Martin with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday beginning at 1:00...

Duane "Pat" Patterson

Duane "Pat" Patterson

May 20, 2021

Mr. Duane "Pat" Patterson, age 87, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at his residence in Martin, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Monday, May 24, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Sunday, May 23, 2021, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home,...

Louise Gainey

Louise Gainey

May 20, 2021

Mrs. Louise Downs Gainey, age 90, died Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.

Graveside service will be Monday, May 24, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at East Side Cemetery, with Rev. Cody Barner officiating.  Visitation will be Monday beginning at 10:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mrs. Gainey was preceded in death by her husband, H.C....

Clydia "Tookie" Tufano

Clydia "Tookie" Tufano

May 18, 2021

Mrs. Clydia "Tookie Jones Tufano, age 83, died Tuesday, May 18, 2021, at her residence in Martin.

Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021, 11:00 A.M. at St. Jude Catholic Church with Father David Orsak officiating.  A reception will be held at the church immediately following the service.

Mrs. Tufano was preceded in death by her husband,...

Frances Edwards

Frances Edwards

May 18, 2021

 

Mrs. Mary “Frances” Edwards of Martin, age 96, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. She passed away peacefully in her sleep at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.

Funeral service will be Friday, May 21, 2021, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Reagan officiating.  Burial...

Brian Briggs

Brian Briggs

May 13, 2021

Mr. Brian Briggs, age 64, of South Fulton, TN died Thursday, May 13, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital Hospital in Martin.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Briggs and Irene Redfield Briggs.

Kim Kirby

Kim Kirby

May 9, 2021

Kimberly Michelle Argo Kirby of Martin, age 55, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 9, 2021, at the home of her parents in South Fulton, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be graveside at East Side Cemetery on Friday, May 14, 2021, 1:00 with Paul Tinkle officiating.  Visitation will be Friday at...

Johnnie Hazlewood

Johnnie Hazlewood

May 8, 2021

Johnnie Maye Crowder Hazlewood, age 86 went to be with our LORD on May 8, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of John H. and Elector May Crowder of Sharon, TN.  Her sister was Alice Savannah Wolfe and she had 8 half-brothers and sisters from her father's family.

She was the 7th great-granddaughter of Hugh Crowder who helped...

Doris Cannon

Doris Cannon

May 4, 2021

Mrs. Doris June Cannon, age 91, died Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 8, 2021, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday at the church beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00...

Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson

May 3, 2021

Mrs. Sara Jane Walden Swanson, age 65, died May 3, 2021, at her residence in Sharon, Tennessee.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 5, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church near Sharon.

Mrs. Swanson is survived by her husband, Samuel Swanson of Sharon; her daughter, Crystal Brown of Dresden; her son, Randy...

R.D. Robinson

R.D. Robinson

Apr 27, 2021

Mr. Robert Dean "R.D." Robinson, age 82, of Sharon died Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, May 1, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at First United Methodist Church in Sharon with Rev. Randy Cooper and Rev. Michael Norton officiating.  Burial will follow in Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon.  Visitation will be Saturday...

Jeffery Barney Barber

Jeffery Barney Barber

Apr 25, 2021

Mr. Jeffery Barney Barber, age 62, of Mary Esther, FL, formerly of Martin, TN,  died Sunday, 04/25/2021, at Diversicare of Martin, TN.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, 04/28/2021, at 11:00 AM at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Sidney White officiating, with burial to follow at Gardner Cemetery.  Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Wednesday until service time.

Mr. Barber was...

Larry E. Ennis

Larry E. Ennis

Apr 17, 2021

Mr. Larry E. Ennis, age 72, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 04/17/2021, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.

Funeral service will be Thursday, April 22, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin Gardner officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at 1:00.

Pallbearers are...

Craig Marsh

Craig Marsh

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Craig D. Marsh, age 60, of Martin died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.

Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday, April 14, 2021, 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Family and friends may assemble at the church at 11:45.

Mr. Marsh is survived by his...

Robert Gobel

Robert Gobel

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Robert Dwayne Gobel, age 51, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his residence in Dresden, Tennessee.

Murphy Funeral Home in charge of cremation arrangements.

Mr. Gobel is survived by his wife, Tammy Jones Gobel of Dresden; his daughters, Cassy Gobel of Greenfield, Amy Gobel and Lindsay Gobel both of Dresden and Ashley Gobel of California; two brothers, Randy Gobel...

Steven Lawrence Bailey

Steven Lawrence Bailey

Apr 11, 2021

Mr. Steven Lawrence Bailey, age 76, of South Fulton, TN passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.

Mr. Bailey is survived by his two sons, Mark (Becky) Bailey of Little Rock, Arkansas and Tony Bailey of South Fulton; his siblings, Helen, Eloise, Shelby...

William Franklin Beecham

William Franklin Beecham

Apr 8, 2021

Our beloved William Franklin Beecham, age 72, was called home Thursday April 8, 2021 surrounded by his family. Our hearts are broken about his passing and we will miss him dearly. 

William (Buddy) is preceded in death by his parents Annie Mai Dinwiddie and William Beecham, grandparents George & Eva Lenar Lee of Martin. 

Buddy was the first born Beecham...

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