Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.
James Nathan Rushing
Jun 25, 2026
James Nathan Rushing, 76, of Dresden, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Visitation will take place on Sunday, June 28, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. until the funeral service at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Bro. Derry Rogers, with burial following at Travis Chapel Cemetery.
Born in Pryorsburg, KY, to Elbert Jackson Rushing and Betty Jean McKinney, James dedicated...
Michael Steve Wilson
Jun 21, 2026
Michael Steve Wilson, born on September 25, 1952, in Chicago, IL, passed away on June 21, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.
He is survived by his sons, Matthew (Christyna) Wilson and Paul Wilson. In addition to his children, he leaves behind a loving family consisting of eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, each of whom brought immense joy...
Jerry P. Simmons
Jun 20, 2026
Jerry P. Simmons 88 of the Ore Springs community passed away Saturday evening at his home. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 at the Olive Branch Cemetery in Cottage Grove. Burial will immediately follow. Visitation will be held Wednesday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 12 noon until 2 pm. Jerry was born in Cottage Grove on February...
Deborah Young Perkins
Jun 18, 2026
Deborah Young Perkins, 68 of Dresden, passed away Thursday, June 18, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be held Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Bowlin Funeral Home from 11 am until service time at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery.
Deborah was born in Murray, KY on April 11, 1958 to the late L.E. and Betty Jean Trimble Young...
Judy Faye Tackett
Jun 13, 2026
Judy Faye Tackett, a dedicated and caring retired registered nurse, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born on September 30, 1951, in Martin, Tennessee, Judy lived a life marked by kindness and devotion to both her family and her career.
Throughout her years as a nurse, Judy touched countless lives with her compassion and...
Andrew David "Andy" Oliver
Jun 12, 2026
God made a farmer on April 7, 1981, named Andrew David Oliver. At an early age, Andy displayed an amazing amount of grit, determination, hard work, and most of all, a kind and loving heart.
Andy walked through life with a tall stature, rough but tender hands, quick wit, contagious laughter, and enough random tidbits of knowledge & movie quotes to...
Tanya Marie Louise Jordan
Jun 11, 2026
Tanya Marie Louise Suratt Jordan, 44, of Martin, Tennessee, passed away on June 11, 2026.
Born on June 27, 1981, in Denver, Colorado, Tanya was the beloved daughter of Ralph Love Suratt (Lynnie Suratt) and Sandra Gow.
Tanya never met a stranger. She had a gift for connecting with people and could strike up a conversation with anyone. She was known for...
Marvin Edward "Ed" Morgan
Jun 11, 2026
Marvin Edward “Ed” Morgan, 81, of Sidonia, died peacefully in his sleep on June 11, 2026, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in Florida. He never met a stranger. It has been said that he could go to the moon and know someone, because everywhere he went, he knew somebody. He was lovingly nicknamed, “Mouth of the South”, because he...
Wendy Gail Maddox
Jun 8, 2026
Wendy Gail Maddox, born October 21, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. She was a cherished figure in the lives of many, remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother whose warmth and kindness touched everyone around her.
Wendy was a devoted member of Hodge's Chapel Baptist Church, where her faith...
Jerry Frank James
Jun 6, 2026
Jerry Frank James, a respected former Deputy of the Weakley County Sheriff's Department and a proud United States Army Vietnam Veteran, passed away on June 6, 2026, in Martin, Tennessee. Born on January 17, 1949, in Troy, Tennessee, Jerry’s life was marked by dedicated service to his community and country.
A 1967 graduate of Palmersville High School, Jerry carried the values...
Kenneth Randall Adams
Jun 2, 2026
Randy Adams, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully at
his home on June 2, 2026, surrounded by loving family. Born on July 13, 1954, in Martin,
Tennessee, Randy's life was marked by dedication to his loved ones.
He was the beloved husband of Beth Adams. Together, they nurtured a close-knit family that
grew to include their son, Thomas Glasgow Lovell,...
Violet Louise Thompson
May 30, 2026
Violet Louise Harris Thompson, age 79 of Paris, TN, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2026, at her home with her family by her side. Graveside services will be held at Paradise Hill Family Cemetery Monday, June 1, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Violet was born September 11, 1946, in Dyersburg, TN, to...
Debra Kay Bradberry
May 29, 2026
Debra Kay Bradberry, age 71 of Martin, TN, passed away on May 29, 2026, at Weakley County Nursing Home, surrounded by her family. She lived a full and meaningful life, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Debra was born in Chicago, IL. She was a beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving sons,...
Deborah Kay "Debbie" Brewer
May 28, 2026
Deborah Kay "Debbie" Brewer 69 of Dresden, passed away Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 2 pm at the Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. Burial will immediately follow. Visitation will be held Sunday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 1 pm until 1:45 pm. Debbie was born...
Phyllis Dunlap
May 17, 2026
Phyllis Dunlap, born on August 8, 1953, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the Weakley County Nursing Home. She lived a full life and will be remembered by all who knew her.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her parents, O.C. Dunlap and Minnie Burke, and her brother, Phillip Wayne Dunlap. She is survived by her loving brother, Gary...
Kenneth Ray Lovelace
May 15, 2026
Kenneth Ray Lovelace of Martin, Tennessee, passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 89. Visitation will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, beginning at 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Friday, May 22, 2026, beginning at 1:00pm until service time at 2:00pm with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery. Bro. Larry Reagan...
Daniel Dean Toews
May 14, 2026
Daniel Dean Toews, born October 20, 1957 in Roseburg, Oregon to Robert and Betty Bates Toews, age 68, passed away May 14, 2026 after a long illness. Dan attended Ithaca, Michigan schools as a child, where he was a track and football star in high school. He graduated in 1976 from Ithaca High School. Dan was very academically gifted, attending...
Duane Arthur Smith
May 10, 2026
Duane Smith, age 78 of Crutchfield Community, passed away May 10, 2026, at Diversicare in Martin, TN. He was born April 6, 1948, in Doniphan, Missouri. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Dresden, TN, at 1:00pm. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Bro. Rick Majors will officiate the service....
Norma Faye Laws
May 8, 2026
Norma Faye Bowlin-Laws, age 89, of Warren, Michigan, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.
Norma was a kind, loving mother to David (Janice) Laws, Dana (Stephen) Elmo, and Kenneth (Terri) Laws. She leaves behind her beloved grandchildren Neil (Jennifer) Laws, Jason Laws, Nathan (Danielle) Laws, Tyler Elmo, Samantha (David) Bordayo, Anthony Elmo, Carl (Megan) Laws, Dr. Maxwell Laws, Emily (Sebastian)...
Bobby Howard Rice
May 8, 2026
Bobby Howard Rice 79 of Dresden, passed away Friday, May 8, 2026 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 3 pm at the Dresden Pentecostal Church. Burial will follow in the Eastview Cemetery in Union City. Visitation will be held Wednesday at the church from 12 pm until service time at...
