Local obituaries for Bowlin Funeral Home Inc.
Evelyn G. Hansen
Jan 10, 2017
Evelyn G. Hansen age 89 of Dresden, passed away on January 10, 2017 at Baptist Health System of Paducah, KY. Ms. Hansen's wishes were to be cremated and buried next to her husband who preceded her in death in the Eastside Cemetery in Martin, TN. She is survived by her two sons; Jerry Malady and Rick (Rene) Hansen, and...
Robert D. Chesser
Jan 10, 2017
Robert D. Chesser, 63, of Dyersburg, passed away on January 10, 2017 in Columbia, MO. A Memorial service for Mr. Chesser was held on Sunday, January 22, 2017 in Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM. Mrs. Sandra Klutts officiated the service. Visitation will be held on Sunday from noon until service time at 1:00 PM.
Dale Edward Bowlin
Jan 7, 2017
Mr. Dale Edward Bowlin age 60 of Martin passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at Diversicare Healthcare Facility of Martin. A memorial service was held on Thursday, January 12, 2017 at 5:30 PM inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Rick Black offciating the service. Mr. Bowlin was the son of the late Roy Jr. Bowlin and Savana...
Velma Harper Smothers
Jan 6, 2017
Velma Harper Smothers age 71 of Martin, passed away on January 6, 2017 at Tennova Volunteer Hospital in Martin. A private memorial service will be held at a later date by the family.
Marie L. Blackburn
Jan 1, 2017
Marie L. Blackburn age 86 of Martin, passed away on January 1, 2017 at Martin Healthcare Facility. Funeral services for Mrs. Blackburn were held on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with Elder David Scarbrough officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery. Marie L. Blackburn was born September 10, 1930 to the late John...
Elaine Mcdonald
Dec 29, 2016
Elaine McDonald age 63 of Sharon passed away on December 29, 2016 at her home. Funeral arrangements were held on Monday, January 2, 2017 at the Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Martin at 1:00 PM with burial that followed in Highland Cemetery in Sharon.
Grace Linell Boone
Dec 29, 2016
Grace L. Boone, age 87 of Dresden passed away on December 29, 2016 at Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Funeral arrangements were held on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with burial that followed in Sunset Cemetery. She leaves behind her 4 brothers; Hershel Boone of Gleason, Aaron T. Boone of Dresden, Billy...
Alvin Ray "Al" Powers
Dec 27, 2016
Alvin Ray Powers 8-16-1935 East Prairie, Missouri Death: 12-27-2016 Dresden, Tennessee Wife of 54 years Lou Ann (Anderson) Powers. November 23, 1962 Sons: Terry Allen Powers (Rubberta) of Martin and Patrick Ray Powers (Jacklyn) of Dresden Grandchildren: Michele, Rachel, Rebecca, and Madison Powers Sisters: Margie Bauerle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri Frances (Jack) Britt of Sikeston, Missouri Parents: Alvie and...
Betty Grant
Dec 19, 2016
Graveside services for Betty Grant, 81 of Dresden, were held on Friday, December 23, 2016, at Eastside Cemetery in Martin, at 2PM with Judge Tommy Moore officiating, Burial followed at the conclusion of the service. Mrs. Grant was born November 10, 1935, in Dyersburg, TN, to the late William B. and Mildred Christian Mancell. She and her late husband...
Richard Layne Blackard
Dec 13, 2016
Services for Richard Layne Blackard, 69 of Dresden, were held on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at 11AM, at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Sunset Cemetery. Mr Blackard was born March 20, 1947 in Fulton, KY to the late Ethridge "Fat" and Ruby Earline Wheeler Blackard. Mr. Blackard was a truck driver, and a member of the Tennessee...
Billy Dean Barner
Dec 4, 2016
Mr. Billy Dean Barner age 82 of Sharon, TN passed away on December 4, 2016 at the Weakley County Rehab and Nursing Center. A visitation and prayer service was held on December 6, 2016 inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel from 4:00 PM until the prayer service at 7:30 PM. Mr. Billy Dean Barner was born January 23, 1934 to...
Kimberly Spence Bradberry
Nov 25, 2016
Kimberly Spence Bradberry age 50 of Dresden, passed away on November 25, 2016. the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. Funeral services were held on Monday, November 28, inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel at 1:00 PM with burial that followed in the Mack's Grove Cemetery in Palmersville. Bro. Kylan Mann and Bro. Jerry Powell officiated the service. Kimberly Dawn...
Richard Chamberlin Knox
Nov 24, 2016
Richard Knox age 53 of Martin, passed away on November 24, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services were held on Saturday, December 3, 2016 at 2:00 PM inside Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel with burial that followed in Beech Grove Cemetery . Richard Chamberlin Knox was born February 4, 1963 to the late Hershell Knox and Annie Edmontson Knox in...
Holly Davina Locke
Nov 22, 2016
Holly Davina Locke age 38 of Dresden, passed away on November 22, 2016 at the Tri-Star Horizon Medical Center in Dickson, TN. The family of Holly has requested a private burial with no visitation to take place. Holly was the daughter of Nancy Brady and her late father; Montie Locke. She was the mother of Aerian Gilbert, she is...
Connie Covington Ackerman
Nov 17, 2016
Connie Covington Ackerman age 63 of Germantown formerly of Dresden passed away on November 17, 2016 at Germantown Methodist Hospital. A graveside service for Mrs. Ackerman was held at Sunset Cemetery in Dresden on Monday, November 21 at 3:00 PM, Judge Tommy Moore officiated the service. Mrs. Ackerman was born on October 21, 1953 to the late Woodson "Woody"...
Ellis Roger Janes
Nov 17, 2016
Ellis Roger Janes age 78 of Dresden, passed away on November 20, 2016 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Graveside funeral services were held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:30 PM inside Eastside Cemetery in Martin with Bro. Bob Copeland offciating the service. Ellis Roger Janes was born March 10, 1938 to the late Ulis G. Janes...
Teresa Ann Farmer
Nov 13, 2016
Teresa Ann Farmer age 36 of Dresden, passed away on November 13, 2016 at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Graveside funeral services for Ms. Farmer were held on Wednesday, November 16th inside the Bethlehem Baptist Church Cemetery in Henry, TN. with burial to follow, Teresa was the daughter of James Dunlap, the mother of William Michale Smith Jr. and...
Thomas W. Sexton
Nov 12, 2016
Services for Thomas Sexton, 77 of Hoffman Estates, IL, were held on Friday, November 18, 2016, at 11AM at Bowlin Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Sexton was born October 16, 1939, in the Hyndsver community to the late James Robert and Ima Roberts Sexton. He is survived by his wife Margie Clark Sexton...
Mary Opal Maddox
Nov 12, 2016
Mary Opal Maddox age 96 of Dresden, passed away on November 12th, 2016 at her residence, funeral services for Ms. Maddox were held on Tues. November 15th, inside Hodges Chapel Baptist Church at 11:00 AM with Bro. Mike Brown officiating the service. Interment followed in the Wesley Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family inside Bowlin Funeral Home...
Don Lee Bullock
Nov 11, 2016
Don Lee Bullock age 70, of Dresden, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2016 at the Hillview Community and Living Center in Dresden. Funeral services for Mr. Bullock were held on Sunday, November 13, 2016 inside the Dresden First Baptist Church in Dresden at 2:00 PM with burial that followed in Hopewell Cemetery in Gleason. Mr. Bullock is survived...
