Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Phyllis Kellogg Robey
Sep 28, 2024
Mrs. Phyllis Kellogg Robey, age 82, of Martin,TN, died Saturday, 09/28/2024, at the home of her daughter.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10/02/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Donald Doster and Rev. Gordon Wilbanks officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 AM until service time.
Pallbearers...
Dean Smith
Sep 24, 2024
Mr. Dean J. Smith, age 70, of Martin died Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Services will be private.
Mr. Smith is survived by his wife, Vicky Newton Gardner Smith of Smynra, TN; two sons, Richard Smith of Bernie, MO and Dean J. Smith, Jr. of Florida; his daughter, Jessica Nichole Holoway of Union City, TN; two...

Ronald Wright
Sep 22, 2024
Mr. Ronald Wright, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 09/22/2024.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation services.
Mr. Wright is survived by his companion of many years, Joann Boane, Martin, TN; his children, Lisa Beam, Martin, TN, and Ronnie Waggener, Mayfield, KY; he is survived by eleven grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.
Mr. Wright was preceded in...
Dale Overton
Sep 21, 2024
Dale Lee Overton, 88, of Martin, TN passed away peacefully at home on September 21, 2024. He is preceded in death by his wife Nancy and parents Roy and Rebecca. A lifelong resident of West Tennessee, he will be remembered for his dedication to family, friends, community, and the St. Louis Cardinals.
He is survived by his three children Thomas,...
Don Ellison
Sep 19, 2024
Joe Donald "Don" Ellison, 96, died Thursday, September 19, 2024 at Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.
Graveside services will be Monday, September 23, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Woodland, Mississippi.
He was born August 28, 1928 in Woodland, Mississippi. He was married to Stella (Brents) Ellison. Mr. Ellison retired from Ford Motor Company in Memphis,...
Gregg Rezabek
Sep 14, 2024
Gregg L. Rezabek, 66, passed away at home unexpectedly, but peacefully, on September 14, 2024, in Bartlett, Tennessee, with his loving wife Lori at his side. Gregg was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 22, 1958, to the late Dr. Ernest F. Rezabek and surviving mother Lila Jean Scott Rezabek Busch.
He was a graduate of Westview High School in...
Linda Moore
Sep 8, 2024
Ms. Linda Kay Moore, age 77 of Martin, died Sunday, September 8, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.
Murphy Funeral Home will handle the cremation arrangements.
Ms. Moore is survived by her daughter, Tammy Balthrop of Martin; her sons, Dennis (Vanessa) Moore of Waterloo, AL, and Paul Moore; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was a homemaker.
She...
Bobbie Gardner
Sep 8, 2024
Bobbie Jean Blanchett Gardner, age 91 of Martin, TN died on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Signature Health Care in Rogersville, TN.
Mrs. Gardner was a member of Bible Union Baptist Church. She retired from West TN Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in the dietary department. Bobbie was loved by all who knew her. She had a strong faith in God and...
Gary Gatewood
Sep 4, 2024
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE GATEWOOD FAMILY
Gary L. Gatewood, age 42 and a resident of St. Johns, Michigan, died in a tragic hunting accident on September 4, 2024. He was born on July 8, 1982, the son of Randel Gatewood and Karen (Hickman) Gatewood, in Martin, Tennessee, where he grew up.
Gary was a dedicated and beloved...
Nancy Hawks
Aug 22, 2024
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Hawks, age 73, of Rives, TN died Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Baptist Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Sunday, August 25, 2024, 2:00 PM at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Martin with Dr. George Pasley officiating. Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time at the church.
Mrs....
Johnny Tuck
Aug 17, 2024
John David (Johnny) Tuck, age 88 of Martin, TN died Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab, Martin, TN.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 21, at 11:00 a.m. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Powell and Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial following at Eastside Cemetery, Martin. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 on...
Elizabeth Jean Bullington
Aug 2, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Jean Bullington, age 90, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 08/02/2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center, Nashville, TN.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 08/06/2024, at 11:00 AM, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Roger S. Oldham officiating, with burial to follow at Wood Cemetery, Martin, TN. Visitation will be after 9:00 AM Tuesday until service time.
Pallbearers will be Dan...
Joseph Wayne Rawdon
Jul 24, 2024
Mr. Joseph Wayne Rawdon, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Newport, Tennessee.
The family will receive friends 10:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Murphy Funeral Home. Graveside Service will be at 12:00 Noon in Stanley's Chapel Cemetery near Union City, Tennessee.
Mr. Rawdon is survived by his wife, Berneice Rawdon of...
Nelda Faye Mcmillin
Jul 21, 2024
Mrs. Nelda Faye McMillin, age 83,of Martin, TN, died Sunday, 07/21/2024, at AHC VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.
Celebration of Life and memorial service will be held on Thursday, 07/25/2024, at 1:00 PM, at Martin First Assembly of God Church, with Rev. Dave Reinhart officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, 07/24/2024 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at the church.
Mrs. McMillin...
Ray Harper
Jul 20, 2024
Ray Harper of Dresden, Tennessee left this earth Saturday, July 20th, to be with his wife in a heavenly place. Ray's 94 years of life were very full of (terrible) jokes and storytelling. He was a kind and generous man, always interested in helping others.
Throughout his life he was able to watch four more generations of Harper descendants grow,...
Doris Workman
Jul 17, 2024
Miss Doris Marie Workman age 75 died Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at the Paris Healthcare Nursing and Rehab Center in Paris, Tennessee.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, 07/23/2024, at 3:00 PM at Enon Cemetery, Fulton, KY, with Bro. Danny Cash officiating. Visitation will Tuesday between 1:30 PM and 2:30 PM at Murphy Funeral Home.
Miss Workman is survived...
Mack Eugene Moody
Jul 12, 2024
Please join Mack Eugene Moody’s family and friends for a gathering in his memory at the UTM Champions Club, Hardy M. Graham Stadium (top floor of home field side) on Sunday, March 16, 2025, from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Drop by to visit, reminisce, and enjoy light refreshments. Interment with a private ceremony will be at Eastside Cemetery in Martin...
Linda Carpenter
Jul 8, 2024
Mrs. Linda Scates Carpenter age 81 of Martin died Monday, July 8, 2024, at The Arbors in Union City, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Saturday, July 13, 2024, 12:00 Noon at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, July 12, 2024, from 6:00 P.M. - 9:00 P.M. at...
Jack Freeman
Jul 6, 2024
Mr. Jack Huston Freeman age 84 of Martin died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
Funeral service will be Monday, July 8, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Danny Cash officiating. Burial will follow in Hatler's Chapel Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 10:00 A.M. until service time at 12:00 Noon.
Mr....

Patty Clarissa Tyson
Jun 27, 2024
Mrs. Patty Clarissa Tyson, age 63, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 06/27/2024, at the VanAyer Manor Healthcare and Rehab.
Memorial services will be held at a later date; Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Mrs. Tyson was a Baptist by faith, she was a retire caregiver for the elderly.
Mrs. Tyson is survived by two daughters, Hollie...