OBITUARIES

Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.


Billy Joe King Sr.

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.

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...

Jerry Mathew Tanis

Jerry Mathew Tanis

Jul 3, 2026

Jerry Mathew Tanis, age 64 of Palmersville, passed away July 3 ,2026, at the Waters of McKenzie. Jerry was born to the late Jack Tanis and Sharon Moore in Wayne, MI. His wishes were to be cremated. There is no memorial service to announce at his time.

Larry Burns Brooks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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