Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.
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...
Dorothy Nell Dunn
May 4, 2026
Dorothy Nell Dunn, a precious woman with a big heart, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2026, at the age of 98. Born on April 17, 1928, in Bradford, Tennessee, Dorothy lived a life marked by kindness, dedication, and a deep love for those around her.
Dorothy was a skilled seamstress, a profession through which she expressed her creativity and care....
Hugh Edward Brann
Apr 29, 2026
Hugh Edward Brann, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026. A man devoted to his faith, his community, and his family, Hugh lived a life marked by generosity, friendship, and service to others. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, at 1:00 p.m. at Palmersville Baptist Church. Visitation will take place prior to the service from...
Patricia Dianne Walton
Apr 28, 2026
Patricia Dianne Walton, age 71, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026, at her home in Dresden, Tennessee. Born on March 29, 1955, in Dyersburg, TN, Patricia’s life was marked by deep love, devotion to family, and a spirit filled with warmth and kindness.
Patricia was a beloved member of Unity Baptist Church, where her faith and community involvement were an...
Theo G. Wilkinson
Apr 18, 2026
Theo Gallimore Wilkinson, age 79 of Martin, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2026, at her home. Visitation will be held Monday, April 20, 2026, at Bowlin Funeral Home beginning at 4:00pm until 7:00pm and again on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Bowlin Funeral Home beginning at 12 noon until service time at 1:00pm with burial to follow in Sunset Cemetery....
Margaret Bernice Willis
Apr 16, 2026
Margaret Bernice Willis, born Margaret Bernice Taylor on September 3, 1940, in Lakeland, Florida, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, at her home on April 16, 2026.
Margaret was a devoted homemaker who found joy in caring for her family and creating a warm, loving home. Her favorite color was red, and she had a special love for flowers and...
Paul Rayburn Needham
Apr 15, 2026
Paul Rayburn Needham, beloved son, brother, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2026. Born March 15, 1935, in St. Louis, Missouri, Mr. Paul lived a life marked by dedication, skill, and a generous spirit.
Mr. Paul had a profound passion for work and took great pride in staying busy throughout his life. Known for...
Basal Dulane Ellis
Apr 15, 2026
Basal Dulane Ellis, a beloved son, brother, Dad, Papa, and friend, passed away peacefully at his home on April 15, 2026. Born on September 4, 1949, in Dresden, Tennessee. He spent many years in Lansing, MI, before he retired to Dresden, TN, a town which he loved and cherished.
Basal was known for his warm spirit and his ability to always...
Michael Steven Gallimore
Apr 8, 2026
Michael Steven Gallimore, age 71, from Dresden, passed away at his home on April 8, 2026. Services will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home in Dresden with visitation from 12:00 PM to 1:45 PM on April 10, 2026. A graveside service will follow at Sunset Cemetery at 2:00 PM. Bro. Gerry Gallimore will officiate the service. Michael was born in...
Bobby Hugh Winstead
Apr 5, 2026
Mr. Bobby Hugh Winstead , 76 of Dresden, married to Dorothy Lamb Winstead, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2026, at his home. There will be a candlelight remembrance service held at 1 pm at the Siloam Baptist Church on Boydsville Rd. in Dresden on April 18, 2026 for those that want to share in the remembrance of his life with...
Lou Ann Cartwright
Mar 31, 2026
Lou Ann Cartwright, age 84 of Dresden, passed peacefully at her home on March 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 27, 1941, in Dresden, Tennessee, Lou Ann embraced life with a warmth and wit that made her presence deeply cherished by all.
A woman of profound faith, Lou Ann loved Jesus dearly, finding solace and strength in...
Deborah Lynn Lairy
Mar 28, 2026
Deborah Lynn Lairy was born July 30, 1959 in Wiesbaden, Germany to Billy and Frances Irvine. She departed this life on March 28, 2026.Deborah was married to Walter Lairy Jr. for nearly twenty years. Although their marriage eventually came to an end, they continued to share a strong and meaningful bond, remaining close friends and offering one another mutual respect...
Kermit "Buddy" Edward Travis
Mar 24, 2026
Kermit Edward (“Buddy”) Travis
(March 6, 1938 – March 24, 2026)
The Reverand Kermit Edward Travis, age 88, of Dresden, Tennessee went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 24, 2026. Known widely as “Buddy,” he was the pastor of his home church New Salem Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Sharon, Tennessee.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday,...
Carolyn Jean Nichols
Mar 16, 2026
Carolyn Jean Gilmore Nichols was born on May 25, 1945 to the late Wilburn Wilson Gilmore and Bonnie Inez Elliott Gilmore. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Ms. Nichols grew up in Skullbone, and for the last 44 years she lived in Dresden. She is preceded in death by her husband Thomas Nichols, sister JoAnn Arnold, daughter Judy...
Daxton Randall-Tyler Wright
Mar 15, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Daxton Randall-Tyler Wright on March 15, 2026. Daxton lived at home with his mother, Miranda Luster. Daxton was 18 months old at the time of his passing. Daxton was born at West Tennessee Volunteer Hospital on September 23, 2024, to proud parents Miranda Luster and Dustin Wright. Daxton attended...
Joshua John Deaton
Mar 12, 2026
Joshua John Deaton, age 44 of Dresden, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at his home. Joshua's wishes were to be cremated and a memorial service will be announced at a later date. Joshua was born in Frankfurt, Germany, to Peggy Lamb and Don Deaton. He is survived by his parents Peggy and Steven Lamb, his brother James Deaton, and...
Deborah Ruth Plumlee
Mar 7, 2026
Deborah Plumlee, 73 of Dresden, passed away March 7, 2026 in Jackson. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 11 am at the Dresden First United Methodist Church. Debbie was born in Martin on March 5, 1953 to the late Finus Warren and Nelma Ruth Brann Tuck. She was a retired teacher. Debbie is survived by...
Darlene Ann Bennett
Mar 5, 2026
Darlene Ann Bennett
August 3, 1960 ~ March 5, 2026 (65 years)
Darlene Ann Bennett went to be with her Lord on March 5 th , 2026 due to heart failure
following an extended illness. Darlene was born and raised in Buffalo, New York and
later lived in Phoenix, Arizona and Weakley County, Tennessee. She is survived by her
husband of 44 years, (David Bennett)...
