According to an obituary published through Murphy Funeral Home in Martin, Colton Wayne Stewart passed away on Thursday evening, November 12, 2026. He was 14 years old. Funeral arrangements were still being finalized at the time of the announcement.
News of a Westview High School student’s death was also confirmed by Weakley County Schools on Friday, November 13. The school district expressed condolences to the student’s family, friends, classmates and teachers, describing the loss as heartbreaking for the entire school community.
Colton’s reported passing has drawn attention to the challenges facing classmates, teachers and families as they process the loss of someone so young. His connection to the Westview school community has added to the sadness being felt throughout the area.
Westview High School is located in Martin and serves students throughout the surrounding community. Following the announcement, school officials made crisis support available to students and staff members who needed assistance. Parents were also encouraged to speak with their children and reach out to school counselors when additional support was needed.
For Colton’s family, the loss of a 14-year-old child represents an immeasurable heartbreak. His loved ones now face the difficult task of navigating life without someone whose future held so many possibilities.
While an obituary confirms Colton’s passing, the circumstances of his death, including the claimed accident, have not been independently confirmed. Weakley County Schools has not publicly identified the student involved in its announcement.