Local Obituaries for Families in Martin, TN
Joan Callis
Oct 15, 2025
Joan Marie Collier Callis, 76, of Martin, TN, passed away on October 15, 2025, at her home in Lexington, SC.
Joan was born August 22, 1949, in Weakley, TN, to Leban and Blanche Collier. She graduated from Obion County Central High School in 1967, where she was valedictorian. She then went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from...
Betty Jo Moore
Oct 13, 2025
Mrs. Betty Moore, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at Van Ayer Nursing Home in Martin, TN.
Betty was born on May 8, 1934, to the late Sarah Elizabeth Howell and George Beler Barclay in Clinton, KY.She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, Ky, and cherished the connections she made within her community....
Edward Gene Gibbons
Oct 7, 2025
Mr. Edward Gibbons, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at his residence in Martin, TN
Edward was born on July 30, 1961, to late Pete and Delores Gibbons in Jeffersonville, Indiana.He was a retired Truck Driver at Mitchell Trucking Company in Latham, TN.
He is survived by his two daughters: Tasha Gibbons of Columbus, Ga, and Christine Mobley of...
Thomas Gallien
Oct 2, 2025
Dr. Tom Gallien, age 79, passed away on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the First United Methodist Church, with burial to follow in East Side Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M. on Saturday at the church prior to the...
Charles Allen Clevenger
Oct 1, 2025
Mr. Charles Allen Clevenger, age 60, passed away on October 1, 2025, at his residence in Martin, Tn.
Obit will be posted at a later date.
A Graveside service will be held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at 11:00 am at Eastside Cemetery in Martin.
Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121
Carolyn Ann Milner
Sep 28, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Ann Milner, age 81 and a resident of Martin, Tn, passed away on September 28, 2025, at Greenbrier Nursing Facility in Martin, Tn
Carolyn was born on June 23, 1944, in Obion County, Tn, to the late Virginia Morris and Howard Swindle.She wed her husband, Don Milner of Martin, Tn, on June 3, 1961. Carolyn was a retired Payroll...
Audrey Dickenson
Sep 26, 2025
Audrey S. Dickenson, age 86 and a resident of Martin, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, at Jackson Madison Hospital in Jackson, Tn.
Audrey Dickenson, age 86, was born in Prior Fen, Ely-Cambs, England, to Henry and Phyllis Stanford. Audrey grew up on their family potato farm in England and remained there until she met James "Keith" Dickenson. She would follow...
Chrystal B Lyell
Sep 24, 2025
Ms. Chrystal Brooks Lyell, age 44 of Martin, passed away on September 24, 2025, at Maury Regional Health in Waynesboro,Tn.
Chrystal Brooks Lyell was born on June 4, 1981 in Union City, TN. Brooks grew up in Obion County and spent the majority of her adult life in Martin, TN. Though Brooks had challenges with mobility and communication, she lived a...
Stanley Wren Vickers
Sep 14, 2025
Mr. Stanley Wren Vickers, age 59 and a resident of Martin, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Facility in Martin, TN.
Stan was born on October 10, 1965, to the late Oscar Wren Vickers and Barbara Ennis Vickers in Martin, TN.He was a member of Central Baptist Church, a Retired Educator, and a member of...
Emmer Bricker
Sep 11, 2025
Ms. Emmer Bricker, age 99, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Diversicare of Martin, TN.
Emmer Jane Kizer Bricker was born the only daughter to Pet Theodore Kizer and Mattie Jewel Moore Kizer on May 29, 1926, a Saturday.She was born in McNairy County, Tennessee. She attended and graduated from High School in Selmer, Tennessee. On August 11, 1945,...
Byron Sanford
Sep 5, 2025
Mr. Byron Sanford, age 39, a resident of Martin, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, in Greenfield, TN. He was born on March 31, 1985, in Fayetteville, TN, to Toni (Thorpe) Sanford and Lee Sanford of Martin, TN.
Byron was a member of the Greenfield Church of Christ, and his kindness touched many lives. After retiring from the U.S. Army,...
Emogene Epting Farmer
Sep 3, 2025
Ms. Emogene Farmer, age 95, and a resident of Martin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, TN. She was born on September 23, 1929, to the late Margaret Gentry and Hoyt Epting in Baldwyn, MS.
Emogene was a dedicated member of Central Baptist Church in Martin, TN. She worked as a...
Susan Beecham
Aug 27, 2025
Mrs. Susan Beecham of Weakley County, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.Susan was born on November 3, 1961, in Groton, MA, to the late Wintfred Smith and Linda Durham Smith.
Susan was a member of the Martin Church of Christ and graduated from Westview High School in Martin, TN....
Farris Smith Jr.
Aug 27, 2025
Mr. Farris Smith Jr., age 93, and a resident of Martin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at The Waters of Union City, TN.
Farris was born on December 21, 1931, in Martin, TN, to the late Eva White and Farris Smith Sr.He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of Masonic Lodge 551 in Martin,...
Sherry Deniece Long
Aug 13, 2025
Ms. Sherry Deniece Long, age 60, of Martin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN.
She was born June 5, 1965, to the late Sherry Matlock and was raised in Dresden, TN.
Deniece will be remembered for her perseverance, vibrant spirit, and love for her family. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she faced...
Marjorie Louise Hazlewood
Aug 13, 2025
Ms. Margie Hazelwood, age 84 and a resident of Martin, TN, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital.
Margie was born on March 23, 1941, to the late Charlie S. and Sara Lucille Fuqua Hazlewood in Martin, TN.
She was an active member of Cypress Creek Baptist Church for 73 years. She dearly loved her church, where...
Kay Carroll
Aug 13, 2025
Mrs. Kay Pritchett Carroll, age 87, passed away on August 13, 2025, at her residence in Martin, TN.
Kay was born on December 11, 1937, to the late Edward Clifton and Juanita Harris Pritchett in Munford, TN.
She had been an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Martin, TN since 1958. Kay was a talented portrait painter and loved doing...
Paul Eugene Mitchell
Aug 11, 2025
Mr. Paul Eugene Mitchell, age 54, of Martin, TN, passed away on August 11, 2025, at his residence.
Paul was born on October 18, 1970, in Martin, TN, to the late James and Dorothy Jean Dowdy Mitchell.He was a self-employed owner of a Lawn service.
Paul is survived by three brothers, Terry Robert Mitchell of Lexington, Tn, Alvin Ray (Edith) Sterling of...
Charles "Dickie" McMillin
Aug 7, 2025
Charles “Dickie” McMillin, age 90, of Martin, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his home on August 7, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born on March 15, 1935, to the late Roy L. McMillin and Eunie Spicer McMillin. He lived most of his life on his home place, in the Campground Community, outside of Martin. He worked for twenty years...
Glynn Edward Barron
Aug 1, 2025
Mr. Glynn Barron, age 88, of Martin, TN, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family at his home.
Born on May 11, 1937, in Trenton, Tennessee, Glynn was the cherished son of the late Carlie and Ruby Mai Thetford Barron.He honorably served his country as a United States Army veteran during the Korean...
