Colton Wayne Stewart Obituary: 14-Year-Old Martin Teenager Remembered as Westview High School Community Mourns

Colton Wayne Stewart, 14, of Martin, Tennessee, died on November 12, 2026. Westview High School and Weakley County Schools are providing support to students and staff.

The Martin, Tennessee, community is mourning the death of 14-year-old Colton Wayne Stewart, whose passing has brought sadness to his family and those connected to Westview High School. His death has also prompted a response from Weakley County Schools, which has made support available to students and staff affected by the loss.

According to an obituary published through Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, Colton died on Thursday evening, November 12, 2026. He was 14 years old and lived in Martin. Funeral arrangements were reported as incomplete at the time the obituary was published.

Weakley County Schools Responds to Student’s Death

On Friday, November 13, Weakley County Schools confirmed that one of its high school students had died. The district expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates, teachers, and others affected by the news.

The district did not identify the student in its public statement, explaining that it was respecting the family’s privacy. Although Colton’s obituary appeared around the same time and identifies him as a Martin resident, the school district has not publicly confirmed his identity in its announcement.

Crisis Support Offered to Students and Staff

Following the announcement, the district said its school crisis team would be available during the school day and in the days afterward to assist students and employees who needed support.

Families were encouraged to speak with their children, offer reassurance, and contact school counselors or administrators if additional help was needed. The response highlights the importance of providing emotional care to young people and school employees coping with the death of someone in their school community.

Colton Wayne Stewart’s Cause of Death

Colton’s obituary confirms that he died on November 12, 2026, but does not disclose the circumstances surrounding his death.

Claims that he was involved in an accident have not been independently verified. No confirmed cause of death has been provided in the available information, and it would be inappropriate to present speculation as fact.

Funeral Arrangements

At the time of the published obituary, funeral arrangements were still incomplete. A confirmed service date, burial information, and other details had not been provided.

As family members and loved ones prepare to say goodbye, thoughts remain with everyone affected by the loss of a young life.

Disclaimer

The death and age stated above are reflected in the Murphy Funeral Home obituary. Weakley County Schools separately confirmed the death of a high school student but did not publicly identify that student. The connection between the school announcement and Colton’s obituary is based on the matching timing and Martin-area details, not an explicit identification by the district. His cause of death has not been confirmed, and accident-related claims remain unverified.

The supplied article carries a November 14, 2026 publication date, which is later than the current date of November 13, 2026. Funeral arrangements should be checked for subsequent updates.