Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
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...
Dan Blake
Jun 25, 2024
Mr. Dan Richard Blake 79 of Martin passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital.
Funeral service will be Friday, June 28, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church in Martin with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Friday at the church.
Pallbearers are...
Peggye Marie Stout
Jun 21, 2024
Mrs. Peggye Marie Stout, age 89, of Martin, TN, died Friday, 06/21/2024, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center, Dresden, TN.
Graveside service will be Tuesday, 06/25/2024,at 1:00 PM at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN, with Rev Mike Lavender officiating. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 12:45 PM.
Mrs. Stout was a devoted wife, mother, and avid reader. ...
Richard Hunt
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Richard Dean Hunt age 66 of Martin died Friday, June 7, 2024, at his sister's home in Martin.
Murphy Funeral Home will be handling the cremation.
He is survived by his sister, Paula (Bryan) Garner Skaggs; niece, Kristy Jean (Adam) Wade of Port St. Joe, Florida; nephew, Mark David (Brandy) Garner, II of South Fulton, TN; two great-nieces, Anna...
Clyde Vanmeter
Jun 7, 2024
Mr. Clyde VanMeter, age 75, of Sharon, TN, died Friday, 06/07/2024, at the Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.
Mr. VanMeter's wishes was to be cremated; a memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mr. VanMeter formerly owned the Tobacco Store in Martin, TN; he was also a retired mechanic.
Mr. VanMeter is survived by a son, Matt (Ashley)...
James R. Freeman
Jun 6, 2024
Mr. James Rainey Freeman age 75 of Martin died Thursday, June 6, 2024, at AHC Nursing and Rehab Center in Union City, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Saturday, June 15, 2024, 12:00 Noon at Murphy Funeral Home with Bro. Thomas Todd officiating. Visitation will be at Murphy Funeral Home Saturday morning beginning at 10:00 until the hour of the service.
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Buck Rogers
Jun 3, 2024
Mr. Donald "Buck" Rogers age 63 of Martin died Monday, June 3, 2024, at his home.
Funeral service will be Friday, June 7, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Griffin, Rev. Kylan Mann and Keith Pettit officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, June 6, 2024, from 4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. at...
Tommy Martin
May 29, 2024
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE TOMMY MARTIN FAMILY
Mr. Tommy Ray Martin, 76, of Martin passed away 6:45 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral services will be conducted 3:00 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church in Martin. Dr. Mike Sams and Tommy Moore will officiate. Burial will follow in Camp Ground Cemetery...

Bridger Riley Mayfield
May 23, 2024
Bridger Riley Mayfield, infant son of Chase and Abby Mayfield, died Thursday, 05/23/2024, at Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.
Graveside services will be private.
In addition to his parents, Bridger is survived by a brother, Brooks Mayfield; his grandparents, Jeff Mayfield, Obion, TN, Heather Mayfield, South Fulton, TN, Barry and Lori Pierce, Huntingdon, TN; and great grandmother, Ada Kendall, Union...
Margie Brooks
May 21, 2024
Mrs. Margie Pilcher Brooks of Martin, age 69, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Friday, May 24, 2024, 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM at First Baptist Church until funeral time...