Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Diane Damron
Jan 9, 2024
Diane Kupfer Damron, age 75 passed away peacefully in her home in the presence of family on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.
Services will be Private.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Joe Charles Damron; parents, Lowell and Bertha Kupfer; her in-laws, Charlie and Geraldine Damron; brothers-in-law, Jerry Damron, Chester Ezell and Gale Isom.
Diane leaves...
Diana Fay Luther
Jan 8, 2024
Mrs. Diana Fay Luther, age 77, of Martin, TN, died Monday, 01/08/2024, at the Jackson-Madison Co. Hospital, Jackson, TN.
Funeral service will be Thursday, January 11, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church in Martin with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 10:00 A.M. on Thursday at the church until...
Sandra Ann Brock
Jan 6, 2024
Mrs. Sandra Ann Brock, age 85, of Martin, TN, died Saturday, 01/06/2024, at VanAyer Manor Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be a 11:00 AM Wednesday, 01/10/2024, at Murphy Funeral Home, with Rev. Dennis Scott and Rev. Kylan Mann officiating, with burial to follow at Martin Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be Tuesday, 01/09/2024, between 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM at the...
Gerald Jones
Jan 4, 2024
Mr. Gerald Wayne Jones, age 83. of Martin died Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Funeral service will be Monday, January 8, 2024, 1:00 P.M. at Murphy Funeral Home with Michael Moon officiating. Burial will follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home until service time at 1:00.
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Emery Rooks
Dec 29, 2023
Mr. Willard Emery Rooks, Jr., age 81, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at 1:00 PM at Central Baptist Church, with Rev. Kylan Mann officiating, with burial to follow at East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be after 11:00 AM Wednesday until service time at the church.
Pallbearers serving...
Sarah Jacobs
Dec 28, 2023
Mrs. Sarah Jeanette Jacobs, age 81, of Rives, Tennessee died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home.
Funeral services will be Friday, 01/05/2024, at 1:00 PM at the Alamo Baptist Church, with Rev. John Mathis, Rev. Jeff Crabtree, and Rev Eddy Ray officiating, with burial to follow at the church cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, 01/04/2024, between 4:00 PM and...
Shirley Mcnew Willhite
Dec 26, 2023
Shirley McNew Willhite, age 86, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her immediate family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023 in Martin, Tennessee. A Celebration of Life will take place at 11:00 AM CST on Saturday, December 30 at the Martin Church of Christ with visitation beginning at 9:30 AM CST. Burial will be at East Side Cemetery on K...
Murray Lee Tyler
Dec 24, 2023
Mr. Murray Lee Tyler, age 54, of Sulphur Springs, Texas, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, In Altoona, Kansas.
Graveside services will be Thursday, 01/04/2023, at 11:00 A M at East Side Cemetery, Martin, TN. Visitation will be after 10:00 A M Thursday at Murphy Funeral Home.
Mr. Tyler is survived by his mother, Jeannette Swafford Tyler; his sister, Stephanie (Louis)...
Alice Faye Smith
Dec 24, 2023
Mrs. Alice Faye Smith, age 81 of Martin died Sunday, December 24, 2023 at her residence.
Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be Saturday, January 27, 2024, 2:00 P.M. at Central Baptist Church Youth House with Jason Roberts officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 P.M. at the church.
Mrs. Smith was a member of Gardner Church of Christ; she...
Daniel Wayne Adams
Dec 21, 2023
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE ADAMS FAMILY.....VICKI AND SAMMY WHITE
Daniel Wayne Adams, age 76, of Orient, Ohio went to be with the Lord peacefully at home on December 21, 2023. He was born March 24, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clyde and Estelee (Hays) Adams. His family moved to and lived in Sharon, TN when...
Gerald Wayne Morgan
Dec 12, 2023
Mr. Gerald Wayne Morgan passed away on December 12, 2023, at the age of 82, at his home in Martin, TN surrounded by his wife and children. He battled various health issues over the last six years and showed his strength and determination as he fought valiantly to stay with those he loved as long as possible.
Funeral services will...
Donald Pearson
Dec 7, 2023
Mr. Donald Gary Pearson, age 60, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, at Jackson Madison County Hospital.
Memorial service and celebration of life will be held on Friday, 12/15/2023, at 1:00 PM at Murphy Funeral Home, Martin TN..
Mr. Pearson is survived by his children, Courtney (John) Sellers of Martin, Abigale (Eli) Loucks of Humboldt, TN and Zachariah Pearson of Chattanooga,...
Ronald "Ronnie" Dane
Dec 3, 2023
THIS IS A COURTESY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE DANE FAMILY
Ronald "Ronnie" Dean Dane, age 74, of Collierville, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023.
Ronnie was born on December 26th, 1948, in Martin, TN. He was the oldest of three boys to parents Willie Paul and Mary Lou Dane.
He attended Martin High School In Martin, TN where he...
Wayne Knudsen
Dec 1, 2023
Mr. Wayne E. Knudsen, age 92, of Union City, Tennessee died Friday, December 1, 2023, at his home. He was born in Brayton, Iowa on August 25, 1931.
Funeral service will be Saturday, December 9, 2023, 11:00 A.M. at Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn, Nebraska. Visitation will be Saturday beginning at 9:00 A.M. at the funeral home until service time. ...
Dennis Tucker
Nov 27, 2023
Mr. Dennis D. Tucker, age 72 of Martin died Monday, November 27, 2023, at his residence.
Graveside service will be Thursday, November 30, 2023, 12:00 Noon at Hornbeak Cemetery near Greenfield, TN with Rev. Mark Warren officiating. Visitation will be Thursday morning 9:30 - 11:30 at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin.
Mr. Tucker was preceded in death by his wife,...
Diana Sullivan Harris
Nov 22, 2023
Mrs. Diana Sullivan Harris, age 64, of Martin, TN, died Wednesday, 11/22/2023, at her home.
Graveside services will be Saturday, 11/25/2023, at 2:00 PM at East Side Cemetery with Rev John Worrell officiating. Friends may assemble at the cemetery at 1:45 PM.
Pallbearers serving will be Johnny Branson, Johnny Mac Branson, Dan Simpson, James Carr, Harrison Simpson, Billy Paschall, and...
Virginia Clendenin
Nov 16, 2023
Mrs. Virginia Clendenin, age 95, died Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehab Center in Martin.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of cremation arrangements.
Memorial Service will be Saturday, November 18, 2023, 12:00 Noon at the First United Methodist Church with Pastor Amanda Crice and Rev. Randy Cooper officiating. Visitation will be Saturday morning at the...

Donna Moore
Nov 12, 2023
Mrs. Donna L. Moore, age 69, of Martin died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at her residence.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements.
Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen Jeffrey Moore.
She is survived by her children, Alfred Moore of Martin, Christopher Moore of Orlando, FL, David Moore of Apopka, FL and Crystal...

Betsy Berry
Nov 2, 2023
Ms. Betsy L. Berry, age 91, of Martin died Thursday, November 2, 2023, at Van Ayer Nursing and rehab center in Martin.
Her wishes were to be cremated.
She was a retired Biology Professor at The University of Tennessee at Martin. She was of the Lutheran faith.
Adam White
Oct 26, 2023
Adam Samuel White, affectionately known to many as "Bump" was born on September 8, 1978, in Union City, Tennessee, and was raised in Martin, Tennessee.
Funeral service will be Saturday, November 4, 2023, 2:00 P.M. at Bellevue Baptist Church Worship Center, 2000 Appling Road, Cordova, TN 38016. Visitation will be on Saturday beginning at 12:00 Noon until funeral time at...