Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
1:40 pm Friday, December 16, 2011

Hollis Franklin Martin

Hollis Franklin Martin

December 8, 2011

Hollis Franklin Martin, 67, died Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital, Oxford, Miss.

He was born in Itawamba County, Miss., on Nov. 8, 1944, to James and Caldonia Martin. He was a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He worked for Mississippi Chemical Corp. as a Project Manager and retired after 25 years. Hollis was a lifelong member of University of Mississippi Athletic Association and was an avid collector of Native American artifacts.

Graveside services were Sunday, Dec. 11, 2011, at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Red Bay, with Bro. Roger Wood officiating. Burial was in Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

He is survived by two sons, Hollis Christopher Martin and his wife, Leslie, of New Orleans, La. and Jeffrey Howard Martin and his wife, Kate, of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren, Hale Martin, Ali Martin and Jaxson Howard Martin and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years, Carolyn Sue Edwards Martin.

Also on Franklin County Times
Principals honored by city’s school board
Main, News, Russellville, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The City Schools Board of Education recognized the system’s principals during its Oct. 21 meeting. Superintendent Dr. Tim Guinn describ...
Rickman: ‘I don’t sweat the small stuff anymore’
Main, News, Z - News Main
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
TUSCUMBIA — When Carrie Rickman felt something unusual during a routine self-check in June 2018, she trusted her instincts. “I was just taking a showe...
Cultura Garden Club hosts district meeting
Columnists, Opinion
HERE AND NOW
October 29, 2025
The Cultura Garden Club hosted the Garden Clubs of Alabama District 1 meeting at North Highlands Church of Christ. The theme of the meeting was “Roots...
Medicare Advantage helps preserve choice for seniors
Columnists, Opinion
October 29, 2025
In every corner of Alabama, one concern comes up repeatedly with family health care. Seniors worry about keeping it affordable. People with disabiliti...
Honoring his mother on Día de los Muertos
News, Russellville
Chelsea Retherford For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — When José Figueroa-Cifuentes lights a candle, he’s not just illuminating a wick — he’s keeping his mother’s legacy alive. A signature l...
Students respond to lure of competitive fishing
Belgreen Bulldogs, Phil Campbell Bobcats, Red Bay Tigers, ...
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — A new countywide fishing team is giving more Franklin County students the chance to cast a line and compete. The Franklin County Angler...
UNA can’t figure out how to win on the road
Sports
David Glovach For the FCT 
October 29, 2025
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. — The setting was different — the town, the stadium, the opposing team. The scene facing North Alabama, however, was the same leavi...
RC&D completed 100 projects this year
News, Russellville
María Camp maria.camp@franklincountytimes.com 
October 29, 2025
RUSSELLVILLE — The Northwest Alabama Resource Conservation and Development Council (RC&D) has completed more than 100 projects during 2025. The counci...

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *