Obit, Richmond Times-Dispatch 2/8/1999:
In loving memory of Martha E. Tinsley who entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 6, 1999. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 25 years, Seth H. Tinsley and a son, Seth H. Tinsley, Jr. She is survived by a brother, Leroy W. Hall; a daughter-in-law, Lillian C. Tinsley; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ida L. and Robert Chalkley, Georgie E. and Stevie E. Holmes, Frances A. and Larry L. Eakes and Gladys H. and Jerrell B. Eakes Sr.; and one son and daughter-in-law, John A. and Deborah A. Tinsley; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Her remains rest at Bliley Funeral Home's Staples Mill Chapel, 8510 Staples Mill Rd. where the family will receive friends Monday and Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and where funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 10, 11 a.m. Interment in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Methodist Childrens Home.