Rhoda Martin

Mrs. Rhoda Martin, age 86 of the Dodson Branch Community, passed away Sunday June 7, 2020 at her home. She was born February 27, 1934 in Teges, KY to the late Albert Byrd and Sara Hacker Byrd. Rhoda was a member of Dodson Branch Southern Baptist Church. She retired from DIMCO Gray Corporation in Dayton, OH with over 30 years of service. She is survived by her daughter, Melissa (Jason) Looper of Monterey, TN; brothers, Clarence Byrd of Dayton, OH, Hobert Byrd of Lebanon, OH, Millard (Darlene) Byrd of Lebanon, OH; one sister, Ida Smith of Dayton, OH; grandchildren, Heather (Ian) Stewart, Alaz Looper (Summer Norrod), Hunter Looper, Arrow Looper; great grandchild, Zala Looper; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Edward "Smiley" Martin (who died June 7, 1998); a son, Lonnie Lee; brothers, Albert Byrd Jr., Brice Byrd and Marion Byrd; sisters, Loreen Madison and Ollie Oldham. Friends are invited to come by Dyer Funeral Home to sign the guest book and pay their respects Wednesday, June 10th from 10 AM to 12 PM. Funeral services will begin at 12 PM with David Harris officiating. Due to Covid-19 precautions, social distance measures will be observed. Interment will follow in the Dodson Branch Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Dyer Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. (931)526-7158 Share your thoughts and memories at www.dyerfh.com.