Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN

Donna Rushing

Donna Rushing

Jun 26, 2019

Mrs. Donna Kay Rushing, age 71, of Dresden died Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, 3:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Rick Walker officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday, June 29th, beginning at 1:00 P.M. until funeral time...

Joe Brent Hankins

Joe Brent Hankins

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Joe Brent Hankins, age 63, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. David Brown officiating.  Burial to follow in Gardner Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Saturday, June 29th, beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at 11:00.

Pallbearers are Joshua...

Irene Harper

Irene Harper

Jun 25, 2019

Mrs. Irene Copeland Harper, age 91, died Tuesday, June 25, 2019, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.

Funeral service will be Sunday, June 30, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Sunday, June 30th, until funeral time at...

Dr. S.K. Airee

Dr. S.K. Airee

Jun 23, 2019

 

Shakti Kumar Airee son of Durga Dass and Devki Devi Airee departed suddenly for his heavenly abode June 23, 2019. He was born in 1934 in Hoshiarpur, Panjab India. He obtained his PhD from Oklahoma State in 1965.

He leaves behind his wife of 56 years, Shashi Airee, son Hans (Lori), daughters Anita and Richa, and a town and...

Mac Buckley

Mac Buckley

Jun 22, 2019

Mr. Thomas Mac Buckley, age 94, died Saturday, June 22, 2019, at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, June 25, 2019, 2:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Minister Gary Smithson officiating.  Burial with Military Honors will follow in Gardner Cemetery in Martin.  Visitation will be Tuesday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Mr....

Patsy Wilde

Patsy Wilde

Jun 20, 2019

Mrs. Patsy Ann Wilde, age 75, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at her residence in Martin.

Funeral service will be Saturday, June 22, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Craig Peevyhouse officiating.  Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M. until funeral time.

Mrs. Wilde is survived by her husband,...

Sandra Baker

Sandra Baker

Jun 18, 2019

Ms. Sandra Dean Baker, age 78, died Tuesday, June 18, 2019, at Maple Ridge Manor in Dyersburg.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, June 20, 2019, 3:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery in Martin.  Family and friends may assemble in the cemetery at 2:45.

Ms. Baker is survived by her sister, Brenda (Jimmy) Williamson of Dyersburg; three nieces, Kelly, Kim and...

Ricky Hazlewood

Ricky Hazlewood

Jun 17, 2019

Mr. Ricky Lynn Hazlewood, age 62, died Monday, June 17, 2019, at his residence in Trenton, Tennessee.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 20, 2019, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Worley officiating.  Burial to follow in Public Wells Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, June 19, 2019, from 4:00 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home.

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Mary Elizabeth Powers

Mary Elizabeth Powers

Jun 16, 2019

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Powers, age 99, died Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside Service will be Friday, June 21, 2019, 2:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 12:00 Noon on Friday at Murphy Funeral Home for two hours.

Pallbearers are Don Carter, Levi Carter, James Powers, Tim Daman, Robert Powers and Robin Powers.

Mrs....

Doyle Kenneth Clemons

Doyle Kenneth Clemons

Jun 9, 2019

Mr. Doyle Kenneth Clemons, age 86, died Sunday, 06/09/2019, at Jackson Madison Co. Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Clemons was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Mr. Clemons is survived by his daughters, Kristi Broadbear, San Antonio, TX, and Jennifer Delgarza, Mission, TX; five grandchildren; and a sister, Hazel Gill, Martin, TN.

Mark Webb Hall

Mark Webb Hall

Jun 8, 2019

Mr. Mark Webb Hall, RN, age 42, died Saturday, 06/08/2019, at his home.

Funeral service will be at 2:00 PM Wednesday, 06/12/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Lamb and Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be after 10:00 AM Wednesday until service time.

Mr. Hall was a member of Martin...

Richard Lynn Adams

Richard Lynn Adams

Jun 8, 2019

 

Mr. Richard Lynn Adams, age 60, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 06/08/2019, at his home.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Thursday, 06/13/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. David Allen officiating, with burial to follow at Public Wells Cemetery.  Visitation will be Wednesday, 06/12/2019, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the funeral home, and Thursay until service...

June Butler

June Butler

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Wanda June Butler, age 71, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at Diversicare in Martin.

Graveside service will be Thursday, June 6, 2019, 10:00 A.M. in East Side Cemetery with Danny Cash officiating.  Family and friends may gather in the cemetery at 9:45.

Pallbearers are Jeff Capps, Charles Breeden, Greg Hazlewood, Joe Exum, Tim Mitchell and Alan Cary.  Honorary Pallbearers...

Richard Maloan, Sr.

Richard Maloan, Sr.

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Richard Andrew Maloan, Sr., age 98, died Sunday, June 2, 2019, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin.

Funeral service will be Thursday, June 6, 2019, 1:00 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 Thursday at the church beginning at 9:00...

Arlette Morris Childress

Arlette Morris Childress

May 31, 2019

Mrs. Arlette Morris Childress, age 79, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 05/31/2019, at West Tennessee Health Care Volunteer Hospital.

Funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Tuesday, 06/04/2019, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Bro. John Forgy and Bro. Ricky Phillips officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN.  Visitation will be Monday, 06/03/2019, between 5:00 PM and...

Hortense Parrish

Hortense Parrish

May 27, 2019

Hortense Cate Parrish, a life-long educator, an honored retiree of the University of Tennessee system and a devoted member of First United Methodist Church of Martin left this life on May 27, 2019.

Born in a West Tennessee snow storm on the night of January 30, 1917, to Carrie Sullivan Cate and Fletcher Calvin Cate, she grew up 2 miles...

Constance(Connie) Gaye Jett

Constance(Connie) Gaye Jett

May 18, 2019

Ms. Constance (Connie) Gaye Jett, age 59, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 05/18/2019, at her daughter's home.

Visitation will be Sunday, 05/26/2019, between 2:00 PM and 4:00 PM at the Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church, with family members making comments.

Ms. Jett was a member of Martin Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

Ms. Jett is survived by her daughter, Amanda(Adrian) Breeden, Martin, TN; her...

Dr. Michael A. Hernon

Dr. Michael A. Hernon

May 15, 2019

Renowned musician and educator, Dr. Michael A. Hernon, age 79, died Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at his residence.

 

Dr. Hernon received his Bachelor of Music degree from Murray State University, Master of Arts from Western Kentucky University, and Doctor of Philosophy from Vanderbilt University. He joined the University of Tennessee at Martin Music Faculty in 1973 where he taught...

Eddie Rowland

Eddie Rowland

May 13, 2019

Mr. Eddie Rowland, age 69, died Monday, May 13, 2019, at his residence in Martin.

Graveside Service will be Thursday, May 16, 2019, 1:00 P.M. in East Side Cemetery with Bro. Eddie Hutchens officiating.  Visitation will be Thursday from 11:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.

Mr. Rowland is survived by his father, Edgar Rowland, Jr. of Martin;...

Johnny Britt

Johnny Britt

May 11, 2019

Mr. John "Johnny" Wesley Britt, age 81, of Martin died Saturday, May 11, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Memorial service will be Saturday, May 18, 2019, 11:00 A.M. in Stanley Chapel Cemetery (Obion County).  A Celebration of Life will follow the memorial service at A.B. Cheatham's Tavern in Martin.

Mr. Britt  is survived by five children, Wesley Britt...

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