Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Iris Young Bell
Feb 24, 2024
Mrs. Iris Young Bell, age 81, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 02/24/2024, at Van Ayer Manor Nursing Home.
Memorial services will be at a later date.
Mrs. Bell was a member of First Baptist Church, Martin TN; she was a retired nursing assistant at Weakley County Nursing Home.
Mrs. Bell is survived by her daughter, Aprill (Chuck) Jones, Charlotte, NC;...
Matthew Wright
Feb 18, 2024
Mr. Matthew Eugene Wright, age 46, died Sunday, February 18, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.
Graveside service will be Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Pleasant View Cemetery in Dukedom with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday from 11:00 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mr. Wright is survived by his children,...
Rita Lee Hankins Glover
Feb 15, 2024
Mrs. Rita Lee Hankins Glover, age 86, of Martin went to be with her Lord Thursday, February 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Funeral service will be Monday, February 19, 2024, 12:00 Noon at the Martin Church of Christ with Bro. Corey Sawyers officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Monday...
Anthony Maisano
Feb 14, 2024
Mr. Anthony Joseph Maisano, age 73, of Martin died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at his home.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date.
Mr. Maisano is survived by his wife, Jerrilyn Stewart Maisano of Martin; two daughters, Sarah (Roger) Tinkle of Memphis, Missouri, Jennifer Tinkle of Martin; three sons, Joseph (Dee) Maisano of Howell, MI, James...
John Rush
Feb 13, 2024
Mr. John Milton Rush, age 77 of Martin died Tuesday, February 13, 2024, at The Waters in Union City, Tennessee.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, February 24, 2024, 10:30 A.M. at the Gardner Church of Christ with Bro. Sidney White officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday at the church.
Mr. Rush is...
Clennon Dailey
Feb 11, 2024
Coach Clennon Brooks Dailey, age 82, of Martin died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Mercy Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.
Funeral service will be Thursday, February 15, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Joey Brush officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in McKenzie, Tennessee. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00 A.M. until funeral time at...

Pat Barner
Feb 3, 2024
Ms. Pattie "Pat" Faye Barner, age 76, of Martin died Saturday, February 3, 2024, at her home.
Her wishes were to be cremated. Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
She is survived by her daughter Tiffany Winston of Martin; two brothers, Lynn McMillin of Dresden, TN and Gene McMillin of Gleason, TN; four...
Louise Blackard Prince
Feb 1, 2024
Mrs. Louise Blackard Prince, age 95, of Martin, TN, died Thursday, 02/01/2024, at her home.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 02/07/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Kenneth Springer officiating with burial to follow at Olive Branch Cemetery, near Como, TN.
Visitation will be Wednesday, after 11:00 AM at the funeral home until service time.
Pallbearers serving...
William Eric Brewer
Jan 31, 2024
Mr. William Eric Brewer, age 83, of Sharon, TN, died Wednesday, 01/31/2024, at Diversicare in Martin, TN.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, 02/06/2024, at 1:00 PM at First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery, Sharon, TN. Visitation will be Tuesday after 10:00 AM at the church until service time.
Pallbearers...
Thelma Ruth Fuqua
Jan 30, 2024
Mrs. Thelma Ruth Fuqua, age 94, of Martin, TN, died Tuesday, 01/30/2024, at the Manchester Center for Rehab and Nursing.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, 02/05/2004, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday after 12:00 PM (noon) until...
Donald G. Brewer
Jan 28, 2024
Mr. Donald G. Brewer, age 86, of the Sidonia Community, died Sunday, 01/28/2024, at Diversicare Nursing Home, Martin, TN.
Funeral services will be Friday, 02/02/2024, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Jerry Powell and Rev. Richard Brewer officiating, with burial to follow at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, in the Sidonia community. Visitation will be Friday after 11:00 AM...

Louise Bishop Murphey
Jan 25, 2024
Mrs. Louise Bishop Murphey, age 90, formerly of Martin, TN, passed from this life on Thursday night, 01/25/2024, at the Life Care Center Nursing Home, Bruceton, TN .She was born on July 31, 1933, daughter of the late Leo and Bertha Haase Bishop, living most of her life in Martin, TN. She was a graduate of Whiteville High...
Alvin Shopher
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Alvin Howard Shopher age 77 of Martin died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, in Murray, Kentucky.
Funeral service will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in Bible Union Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 11:00 A.M. at the church until funeral time at 1:00.
Pallbearers are Jim Reynolds,...
Henry Jackson
Jan 23, 2024
Mr. Henry Hulon Jackson, age 75, of Sharon, TN died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden, Tennessee.
Mr. Jackson's wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Celebration will be held at a later date.
He is survived by his son, Scott Jackson of Dresden, TN; grandson, Tyler Jackson and cousin, Tina McWherter.
He was preceded in...
Charline Freeman
Jan 23, 2024
Mrs. Charline P. Freeman, age 96, of Martin died Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:00 A.M. in the chapel at First United Methodist Church in Martin with Rev. Randy Cooper, Pastor Amanda Crice and Rev. Michael Blake officiating. Visitation will be...
Harry Henderson
Jan 22, 2024
Harry Augustus Henderson, age 91, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Adams Place in Murfreesboro. Harry was born to Roy and Mildred Henderson in Memphis, TN on February 8, 1932. He had four brothers (Roy Jr., Stanley, Gordon, David) and one sister (Janelle) who all preceded him in death. The family operated a farm near Bartlett where they...
Pamela "Pam" Brundige
Jan 22, 2024
Ms. Pamela "Pam" Beth Brundige, age 68, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital in Martin.
Pam's wishes were to be cremated. A private service will be held at a later date.
Ms. Brundige is survived by her son, Jay Batson of Martin; her brother, Randy Brundige; her sister, Fran Brundige Smith; two grandchildren, Trinity...
Billie Sue Walker
Jan 22, 2024
Mrs. Billie Sue Walker, age 96, of Martin died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, TN.
Funeral service will be Thursday, January 25, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Cooper and Pastor Amanda Crice officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday beginning at 11:00...
Martha Brooks Butler
Jan 21, 2024
Mrs. Martha Brooks Butler, age 76, passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital.
Funeral service will be Friday, January 26, 2024, 11:00 A.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Wayne Wendt officiating. Burial will follow in Cate Cemetery in Martin. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Friday until service time at 11:00.
Martha is...
Jeanette Breeden
Jan 12, 2024
Mrs. Jeanette Miles Breeden, age 88, passed away Friday, January 12, 2024, at Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, Tennessee.
Funeral services will be Thursday, 01/18/2024, at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church, Martin, TN, with Rev. Mike Sams and Rev. Greg Alderice officiating, with burial to follow at the East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be after 10:00...