Asher Wayne Martin

Asher Wayne Martin Asher Wayne Martin, 11 months old, of Southaven, Mississippi, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026. Asher was born August 25, 2025, in Southaven, Mississippi, to Andrew Martin and Kayleigh Furniss. In his short time with us, Asher filled every room with joy. He was just learning to walk, always on the move and trying to get into everything. He very much enjoyed bath time, which was a blessing to behold, and he especially adored shaking his head and dancing. He also loved it when his MiMi sang him her lullaby. His laugh, especially when tickled, was contagious, and there was no better place in the world to him than curled up on his mom or dad's chest, watching the world with those striking blue eyes that his mom gave him. Asher loved spending time with his grandfather, who delighted in decking him out in his Bengals gear and giving him an early introduction into Who Dey Nation and the family's loud, spirited Bengals football tradition. He was happiest surrounded by the people who loved him — always being passed from one set of arms to the next, from his mom's embrace to his dad's shoulder and back again, never far from anyone and everyone who adored him. Asher will be forever loved and deeply missed by his parents, Andrew Martin and Kayleigh Furniss; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Laci Martin; maternal grandparents, Mark and Chelsea Darling; aunts Adli, Ainsley, and Anniston Martin; Ally and Leah Brassfield; uncles Braylen Darling and Landon Brassfield; and many other special family members and friends who were all blessed to know and love him. Special recognition goes out to Abby Jones, Will Parnell, Nolan Massey, and Blake Witherspoon — dear friends of the family who each developed their own special bond with Asher during his life. The family also offers special thanks to them, and to the many other special family and friends who never left Andrew and Kayleigh's side during their darkest days. Reverend William Hill will be officiating the services, which will be held at Coleman Funeral Home, 626 Star Landing Road E, Southaven, MS 38671, on Saturday, August 15, 2026. A private family viewing will begin at 12:00 PM, followed by a public visitation at 1:00 PM, and a funeral service at 2:00 PM. Burial will follow at 3:00 PM at DeSoto Memorial Gardens, 630 Star Landing Road E, Southaven, MS, within walking distance of the funeral home, in the children's section. In lieu of additional flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Asher's memory to The Compassionate Friends, Memphis Chapter, an organization that provides support to families grieving the loss of a child (compassionatefriendsmemphis.org).

Asher Wayne Martin

August 25, 2025 - July 31, 2026

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