Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Neil Rawls
Nov 3, 2020
Neil W. Rawls, 87, died peacefully in his Martin home on Tuesday, November 3, 2020, after a long illness and complications due to COVID. A graveside service officiated by Rev. Randy Cooper will be held on Sunday, November 8th at 2:00 pm at New Hope Cemetery in the Chestnut Glade community.
Neil was born June 7, 1933, to Felts...
Marlayna Newsom-Long
Nov 1, 2020
Ms. Marlayna Marie Newsom-Long of Martin, age 41, died Sunday, November 1, 2020, in Rives, Tennessee.
A Celebration of Life and Memorial visitation will be held Thursday, November 12, 2020, 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM at Murphy Funeral Home. A mask is required to visit with the family.
Ms. Newsom-Long is survived by her son, River Newsom; her mother, Linda...
Marjorie Bell
Oct 31, 2020
Mrs. Marjorie Justine Bell, age 97, of Martin died Saturday, October 31, 2020, in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Graveside service will be Friday, November 6, 2020, 3:00 P.M. in Tansil Cemetery with Rev. Randy Potts officiating. Visitation with the family will be held at New Home Baptist Church from 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM.
Mrs. Bell was preceded in death by her...
Mack Walker
Oct 31, 2020
Mr. Mack A. Walker, age 67, of Martin died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at his residence.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Mr. Walker is survived by is siblings, Donnie Walker and Shelia (Lewis) Hahn both of Martin and Tina Wilbanks of Dresden.
He...
Phillip Danner
Oct 31, 2020
Mr. Phillip Andrew Danner, age 70, of Dresden died Saturday, October 31, 2020, at St. Francis Hospital in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Graveside service will be Friday, November 6, 2020, 1:00 P.M. in Sunset Cemetery in Dresden with Rev. Gerry Gallimore officiating. Visitation with the family will begin at 11:00 A.M. on Friday at the funeral home.
Mr. Danner is survived by...
Harry Dale Fortner
Oct 25, 2020
Harry Dale Fortner, 70, (12/04/1949-10/25/2020) died peacefully in his home in Sharon, TN after a long struggle with medical issues. He is preceded in death by his sisters, Jean Kosusnik, Brenda Arnold, brother, Keith Fortner, and parents, Harry and Lorraine Fortner. He is survived by his sister, Diana Fortner of Sycamore, IL, 9 nieces and nephews, 14 great nieces and...
Charles Neal Nethery
Oct 23, 2020
Mr. Charles Neal Nethery, age 92, of Martin, TN died Friday, October 23, 2020, at his home.
Funeral service will be Sunday, October 25, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Paul Tinkle officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time at the funeral home.
Mr. Nethery was a...
Edith Lamb
Oct 18, 2020
Mrs. Edith A. Lamb, age 93, of Martin died Sunday, October 18, 2020, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.
She was born on May 24, 1927 to Samuel and Minnie Kirby of Dieterich, IL who preceded her in death.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020; 1:00 P.M. at West Union Cemetery near Dresden, Tennessee. Family and friends...
H.C. Gainey
Oct 16, 2020
Mr. H.C. Gainey, age 84, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at his residence in Martin.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 12:00 Noon in East Side Cemetery with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Family and friends may assemble at 11:45 A.M. in the cemetery.
Honorary Pallbearers are Ted Blackwell, Deaton Blackwell, Don McDonald, Jimmie Coghlan and Andy Milling.
Mr....
John Fisher
Oct 15, 2020
Mr. John Arnold Fisher, age 100, of Sharon died Thursday, October 15, 2020, at his daughter's home in Hixson, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Monday, October 19, 2020, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Blake officiating. Burial will follow in Tansil Cemetery near Sharon. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 1:00.
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John George Killebrew
Oct 12, 2020
Mr. John George Killebrew, age 87, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Tennessee State Veterans Home in Humboldt, Tennessee.
Graveside service will be held Thursday, October 15, 2020, 2:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Rev. Orin Crowley officiating. Family and friends may assemble at 1:45 P.M. in the cemetery.
Pallbearers are David Stallings, John David Stallings, Jim Stallings, Brad...
Marcella Bain
Oct 11, 2020
Miss Marcella Nadine Bain, age 87, died Sunday, October 11, 2020, at her home in Martin.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Miss Bain is survived by her nephew, Randy Bissing of Lee's Summit, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents, Leonard T. Bain and Ida Odom Bain.
Virginia C. Feathers
Oct 9, 2020
Mrs. Virginia C. Feathers, age 90 of Martin TN, died Friday, 10/09/2020, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.
Graveside services will be at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, 10/14/2020, at Memorial Park Cemetery, Memphis, TN. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 11:45 Wednesday.
Mrs. Feathers was of the Baptist faith; she was retired billing clerk for Midsouth Cotton Growers Assoc.
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Mary Magdalene Steigert
Oct 7, 2020
Ms. Mary Magdalene Steigert, age 78, of Port St. Lucie, Florida died Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Vitas Hospice in Port St. Lucie.
Graveside service will be Saturday, October 17, 2020, 10:00 A.M. in Corinth Cemetery II in Sharon. Family and friends may assemble at 9:45 A. M. in the cemetery.
Ms. Steigert is survived by her daughters, Ange (Rene)...
Jacqueline Hutchings
Oct 3, 2020
Mrs. Jacqueline R. Hutchings, age 71, died Saturday, October 3, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin.
Private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mrs. Hutchings was preceded in death by her husband, John Hutchings; her parents, Bill and Lucy Brewer Thornhill.
She was a retired Private Investigator and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her...
Eric Brown
Sep 30, 2020
Mr. Eric Ray Brown, age 56, of Martin died Wednesday, September 30, 2020, in Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Brown is survived by his children, Erika Lynn Lira and Jonathon Winston Brown both of Aurora, Colorado, Leo Carter and Maxwell Ray Brown both of Martin; his mother, Sara Margaret Moore Brooks of...
Larry Fowler
Sep 28, 2020
Mr. Lawrence Thomas "Larry" Fowler, age 81, of Martin passed this life to the next to live forever with his Lord Jesus on Monday, September 28, 2020.
As a 3rd generation farmer, Larry shared his love of the land with his family. The 4th and 5th generations continue on in his legacy, as well as his love for the St....
Stan Baker
Sep 27, 2020
Mr. Stan W. Baker, age 69, of Martin died Sunday, September 27, 2020, at his residence.
Graveside service will be Thursday, October 1, 2020, 12:00 Noon in Eastside Cemetery with Military Honors and Rev. Michael Norton officiating. The family will receive friends in the cemetery beginning at 11:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 Noon.
Pallbearers are Matt Crick, Harry...
Sue M. Reams
Sep 25, 2020
Mrs. Sue McClain Reams, age 87, died Friday, September 25, 2020, at Haven Care Center in Orange Park, Florida.
Graveside service will be Thursday, October 1, 2020, 2:30 in New Hope Cemetery with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 2:15 P.M. on Thursday.
Mrs. Reams was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby...
Ellen Koester
Sep 22, 2020
Mrs. Ellen Marie Koester, age 57, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.
Celebration of Life will be held at her residence in Martin at 1:00 P.M. on Saturday, September 26, 2020.
She is survived by her husband, Gerald Koester of Martin; one son, Stephen Galbriath of Kenosha, WI; five daughters, Kassandra Ann (Torrias) Koester...
