Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.
Mary Nell Robertson
Aug 11, 2026
The family of Mary Nell House Robertson of Dresden, Tennessee is saddened to announce her peaceful passing on August 11, 2026, at the age of 91. A loving mother, grandmother, and aunt, Mary touched countless lives with her warmth and generous spirit.
She is survived by three children Lynette Robertson of Dresden, Keith Robertson (Melody) of Austin, Texas, and Scott Robertson...
Carolyn Bertha Childress
Aug 10, 2026
Carolyn Bertha Childress , 86 of Martin, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026 at Weakley County Nursing Home. Her wishes were to be cremated. No services are planned at this time.
Sandra Kay Gallimore
Aug 7, 2026
Sandra Kay Gallimore, 75, of Dresden, peacefully passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family at her home. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Kay's life will be celebrated with visitation at Bowlin Funeral Home on Sunday, August 9, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and again on Monday, August 10, from 12:00 noon until...
Susie Mae Cooper
Aug 4, 2026
Susie Mae Cooper, age 91 of Dresden, TN, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Visitation will be held Friday, August 7, 2026, at Bowlin Funeral Home, beginning at 11:00am until service time at 1:00pm with burial to follow at Mack's Grove Cemetery. Susie was born to the late Lee Jackson and Lucy (Willie Perry)...
Warren Lee Sorrell
Jul 31, 2026
Warren Lee Sorrell, 72 of Dresden, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026 at Tristar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at Bowlin Funeral Home at 2 pm. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday at Bowlin Funeral Home from 11 am until service time at 2 pm. Warren...
Joyce Marie Foster Riggs
Jul 29, 2026
Ms. Joyce Foster Riggs, age 96, passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at the Weakley County Nursing and Rehab Center in Dresden, TN. She was born on November 15, 1929, in Lyles, TN to the late W. A. White and Irene Morgan White. She was of Church of Christ faith. Ms. Riggs was a machine operator of 43 years...
Sheila Faye Suratt
Jul 27, 2026
Sheila Faye Suratt, 63 of Dresden, passed away Monday, July 27, 2026 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Her wishes were to be cremated. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Sheila was born in Dyersburg on December 5, 1962 to the late William Earl and Mary Madglene Armstrong Staggs. She was a Licensed...
Brenda Kay Ellis
Jul 20, 2026
Brenda Kay Ellis age 72 of Gleason, passed away Monday, July 20, 2026 at her home. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 3 pm at Bowlin Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at Bowlin Funeral Home from 2 pm until service time at 3 pm. Kay was born in McKenzie on December 31, 1953 to the...
Ricky Allen Black
Jul 8, 2026
Ricky Allen Black, 46, of Dresden, passed away on July 8, 2026, at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Born in Union City, TN, Ricky was a beloved son of Debbie Legens and Richard Black. He dedicated several years of his career to MTD and was known for his love of cooking, fishing, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Visitation will...
Billy Joe King Sr.
Jul 7, 2026
Billy Joe King Sr. 90 of Martin, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at AHC Van Ayer. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 9. 2026 at 11 am at Bowlin Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Hickman City Cemetery in Hickman KY. Visitation will be at Bowlin Funeral Home Wednesday evening from 4 pm until 7 pm, and again...
Mikey L. Riddle Jr.
Jul 4, 2026
Mikey L. Riddle Jr., 40, of Dresden, TN, passed away on July 4, 2026, in Dover, TN. Born in Spruce Pine, AL, Mikey was a cherished son of Michael Riddle Sr. and Carla White. His vibrant spirit was seen in his love for fishing and time spent at the lake, where he found peace and joy.
Mikey worked at Champions Homes...
Larry Burns Brooks
Jun 28, 2026
Larry Burns Brooks of Iuka, MS, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Francis Hospital on Sunday, June 28th, 2026.
Larry was born in Dresden, TN to Joe David Brooks and Elise Caton on December 27th , 1939. He was raised in Memphis, TN where he graduated from Central High School, lettering in football, baseball and basketball. After high school he proudly...
Heather Angelica Stroud
Jun 27, 2026
To know Heather was to know laughter, light, and boundless adventure. She moved through the world with a kindness that was immediate and genuine, greeting everyone she met with warmth and an open heart.
Resilient and independent beyond her years, Heather faced life head-on. She had a free spirit that couldn’t be dimmed and a curiosity that turned ordinary days into...
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...
