Martha Kay James Obituary
The passing of Martha Kay James of Murphysboro, Illinois occurred on August 27, 2026. Martha, born on December 5, 1939, is remembered by those who knew her. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Davis and Martha Davis (Campbell); her husband Earl "Bud" James; her son-in-law Mike Bersett; her siblings, Margaret Kirk and Fred Davis; and her sisters-in-law, Susann Davis and Charlene Davis.
She is survived by: her children, John James, Tricia Bersett (Bryan Kuchar) and Angie James (Keith Parks); her grandsons, Dustin Hicks (Lindsay) and Brandon Bersett (Preeya); her great grandchildren, Kinsley and Colton Hicks; her brother Robert Davis; and her siblings-in-law, Bill Kirk, David and Kathy James.
Memorials in Martha Kay's name may be made to Alzheimer's Association (https://donorservices.alz.org) or the Ridge Church in Carbondale and will be accepted at the funeral home. Consider a donation, as requested by the family.
