Charles Emrich
Charles Laymon Emrich, 93, of Kenton died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Elmcroft Senior Living in Jackson. Born on Dec. 5, 1926, in Tyronza, Ark., he was the son of the late William (Willie) H. Emrich and the late Ruth Orrell Emrich, who died when he was 3 years old. His stepmother, the late Beatrice…
Read MoreGIVING CAMPAIGN BEGINS
GIVING CAMPAIGN BEGINS — Mike Cox (from left), owner of Cox Oil Company, donated $50,000 to Discovery Park of America in memory of his parents, Eddie and Mickey Cox, and in honor of today being the 51st anniversary of his business. Accepting the gift on behalf of DPA, which kicked off its 2020 giving campaign…
Read MoreStorm causes damage in Downtown Martin
Strong winds came through Historic Downtown Martin around noon today causing damage to the Republican Party headquarters at 217 South Lindell. Damage is being assessed and Color Shop Construction is on-site to secure the building.
Read MoreLeola Copeland
April 08, 1921 – August 31, 2020 Ms. Leola Copeland, age 99, died Monday, August 31, 2020, at Diversicare in Martin. Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of the cremation arrangements. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley Parker of Martin; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ms. Copeland was a homemaker. Murphy Funeral Home in…
Read MoreMary Weeks
Ms. Mary Helen Weeks, age 73, of Bradford and Martin, passed away Friday Aug. 28, 2020, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville. Funeral service was held at 10 a.m. today (Tuesday) at Hunt Funeral Home Chapel in Bradford, with Dr. Mike Sams officiating. Burial followed at Shiloh Cemetery. Mary Helen was born on Oct. 8, 1946…
Read MoreDorothy Johnson
Dorothy Nale Johnson, age 92, of Dyersburg, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral service was held at 3 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Curry Funeral Home in Dyersburg.
Read MoreCarroll E. Slack
September 10, 1941 – August 29, 2020 Dr. Carroll E. Slack, age 78, died Saturday, 08/29/2020, at Baptist Hospital, Huntingdon, TN. Visitation with the family will be held from 5-7 p.m. (Tuesday) at Murphy Funeral Home in Martin. He was a retired Professor of Biology at the University of Tennessee at Martin. Dr. Slack is…
Read MoreMary Catherine Cantrell
July 30, 1927 – August 27, 2020 Our beloved Granny, Mary Catherine Cantrell, 93, passed from this life on Thursday, August 27, 2020 at the Weakley County Nursing Home in Dresden, TN. She was born July 30, 1927 to the late Alfred and Anna Ellis. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland Ethelbert…
Read MoreLarry Wayne”Tire Man” Bugg
November 02, 1946 – August 28, 2020 Loving husband and father, Larry Bugg, 73 of Martin, TN, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones .Larry worked more than 35 years in the tires service industry, locally servicing and repairing farm tires for many who knew him as “Tire Man”. He was a…
Read MoreBarbara Finney
October 09, 1945 – August 25, 2020 Graveside Service for Barbara Finney age 74 of Greenfield, TN, will be held Saturday August 29th at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Cemetery in Sharon, TN. Barbara was survived by son Bobby Morgan, daughters Cheryl Newsome and husband Brian, and Gerri Maclin and husband Tom. She also leaves behind…
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