J. H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, KY

Arvel Boyd Birdsong

December 27, 1940 - May 6, 2021

Mr. Arvel Boyd Birdsong, age 80 of Almo, Kentucky died Thursday, May 6, 2021 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Birdsong was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on December 27, 1940, to the late Corbit Birdsong and Ruth (Dew) Birdsong. He retired from Parker Ford as a Senior Master Technician and was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was...
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Calvin Charles Luther

October 23, 1927 - May 5, 2021

Coach Calvin Charles Luther was born in Valdosta, Georgia, on October 23, 1927, as the only child of Corinne and Harold Luther. He grew up in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where he was a high school all state football and basketball player. After high school he spent two years as a paratrooper for the 82nd Airborne Division and after attended Valparaiso University in Indiana on a basketball scholarship. ...
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Suzan Kennedy Hinton

January 17, 1951 - May 4, 2021

Ms. Suzan Kennedy Hinton, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, May 4, 2021, at her home. She was born on January 17, 1951, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Jack B. Kennedy and Sue Lockhart Kennedy. She was a 1969 Murray High School Graduate and later earned her master's degree from Murray State University. Ms. Hinton was a retired schoolteacher and attended the Murray First United...
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Gregory Wyatt

January 27, 1962 - May 4, 2021

Gregory Wyatt (59) went to meet our Lord, Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born on January 27, 1962, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Dorothy (Scott) Wyatt and James Earl Wyatt. He was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Hardin Baptist Church. Greg was a "Jack of all trades", but primarily worked as a cattle farmer and farm machinery mechanic. He was married to his beloved wife Dawn...
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Eddie Clayton

June 24, 1926 - May 2, 2021

Mrs. Eddie Clayton, age 94, of Buchanan, Tennessee, died Sunday, May 2, 2021, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. Mrs. Clayton was born on June 24, 1926, in Model, Tennessee to the late Jessie Aaron Green and Olive Garland Green. She was a homemaker and a member of the Masons Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Linda Fay Tabers

November 8, 1934 - May 1, 2021

Mrs. Linda Fay Tabers, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
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Donna Gamble Wheatley

July 13, 1938 - May 1, 2021

Mrs. Donna "Gamble" Wheatley, age 82, of Almo, Kentucky died Saturday, May 1, 2021 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Wheatley was born on July 13, 1938 in Marshall County, Kentucky to the late Clanon and Izella Green Gamble. She was retired from Fisher-Price/ Mattel and was a member of the Dexter Pentecostal Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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Carleen T. Belcher

January 1, 1935 - April 26, 2021

**** The date of death is incorrect, this date of death is for archive purposes only.**** Carleen T. Belcher slipped away peacefully on October 15, 2020 surrounded by family at the Anna Mae Owens Residential Hospice House in Murray KY. Carleen was born January 1, 1935 in Vandenburgh County, Indiana to Carl and Elizabeth Timmel. She married her best friend and love, Joseph Benjamin Belcher...
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Shirley Von Schoech

June 22, 1937 - April 22, 2021

Mrs. Shirley Von Schoech, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on, Thursday, April 22, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Von Schoech was born on June 22, 1937, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late William Mason Outland and Lucille Darnell Outland. She was a nurse for the late Dr. Charles Clark, Sr. and was retired from Fisher-Price. She was of the Baptist Faith. ...
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Kent Kingins

April 9, 1946 - April 21, 2021

Mr. Kent Kingins, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Wednesday, April 21, 2021, at his home. Mr. Kingins was born in Murray, Kentucky, on April 9, 1946, to the late Hal. K. Kingins and Betty (Ross) Kingins. Mr. Kingins retired from Murray State University with the Maintenance Department working primarily with Design and Construction. He was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church. Mr....
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Ralph Holmes Redden

April 25, 1934 - April 18, 2021

Mr. Ralph Holmes Redden, age 86, of Clearwater, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, April 18, 2021, at his home. Mr. Redden was born in Murray, Kentucky, on April 25, 1934, to the late Arthur Redden and Odie (Miller) Redden. Mr. Redden was a retired used car dealer. He enjoyed coming back to Murray to watch his grandsons play baseball for the Murray Thunder, CCHS Lakers,...
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William Thomas Boggess

November 19, 1938 - April 17, 2021

Mr. William Thomas Boggess, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, April 17, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Martha Faye Parker

September 19, 1941 - April 16, 2021

Mrs. Martha Faye Parker, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died Friday, April 16, 2021 at the Christian Care Center in Kuttawa, Kentucky. Mrs. Parker was born September 19, 1941 in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Freeman Willoughby and Jessie Allbritten Willoughby. She was a former employee of the Murray Calloway County Hospital and attended Hilltop Baptist Church. In addition to her...
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Helen Margaret Weaver

February 4, 1937 - April 12, 2021

Mrs. Helen Margaret Weaver, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Weaver was born on February 4, 1937, in Columbus, Kentucky to the late Oliver Crow and George (Lillard) Crow. She was a retired English and Typing Teacher at Mayfield High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was...
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Harry Dwayne Coles

July 12, 1968 - April 12, 2021

Mr. Harry Dwayne Coles, age 52, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, April 12, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Coles was born on July 12, 1968, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Lenice Coles and Joan (Carroll) Coles. He was a self-employed concrete finisher and worked in maintenance for Brown & Root Inc. Mr. Coles was of the Christian Faith. In addition to...
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Dan Parker

August 21, 1935 - April 11, 2021

Mr. Dan Parker, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at his home. Mr. Parker was born on August 21, 1935, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Domus Parker and Opal Yarbrough Parker. He was an Army Veteran and owned and operated Dan Parker Masonry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Valentine Parker; as well as one...
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Ciera Lakin Gobert

August 8, 1993 - April 9, 2021

Ms. Ciera Lakin Gobert, age 27, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Friday, April 9, 2021. Private family services will be held. Expressions of sympathy can be made to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959. Online condolences can be made at, www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in...
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Donna C. Slone

September 18, 1935 - April 6, 2021

Mrs. Donna C. Slone, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 6, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Slone was born in Bangor, Maine on September 18, 1935, to the late Lindwood Bennett Currier and Ola Mae (Kidney) Currier. Mrs. Slone was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Slone was preceded in death by two sisters, Jackie Overbey and Marilyn Chamberlain. ...
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Brenda Kay Henderson

August 29, 1944 - April 5, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Kay Henderson, age 76, of Hazel, Kentucky died on Monday, April 5, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Henderson was born August 29, 1944 in Puryear, Tennessee to the late J.W. Orr and Velma Lee Salmon Orr. She was retired after 25 years of service with the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church, and the Billington Sunday school class. In addition...
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Ann Spann

September 2, 1940 - April 5, 2021

Ms. Ann Spann, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, April 5, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Spann was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, on September 2, 1940, to the late J.L. Culpepper and Maggie (Barnes) Culpepper. Ms. Spann retired from Murray State University after 31 years serving as the secretary for the cashier's office. She was a member of Memorial...
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Jason Adam Smith

June 25, 1985 - April 3, 2021

Mr. Jason Adam Smith, age 35, of Murray, Kentucky died on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Smith was born on June 25, 1985, in Murray, Kentucky. He was a member of the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by father, Michael Smith; great grandparents, Bowden and Ruth Ford; as well as one cousin, Derek Glisson. ...
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James Wallace McGehee

March 9, 1943 - March 29, 2021

James Wallace McGehee was born on March 9, 1943, in Murray, Kentucky to the late parents Desiree McGehee and Everett Bradford. He went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 29, 2021, at the Annie Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. James was affectionately known as "Jimmy" by family and most who loved him. James grew up in a spiritual household and accepted Christ at an early age. He was...
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Sammy H. Pittman

March 4, 1949 - March 27, 2021

Mr. Sammy H. Pittman, age 72, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by the ones he loved on Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Sammy was born to the late Hubert and Blanche Pittman of New Concord, Kentucky. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Danny Pittman. Sammy is survived by...
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Bobby Gene Bowers, Sr.

September 2, 1932 - March 26, 2021

Mr. Bobby Gene Bowers, Sr., age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Mayfield Health & Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Bowers was born on September 2, 1932, in Thayer, Missouri to the late Andrew Bowers and William Susie (Spain) Bowers. Mr. Bowers retired after 60 years of being a self employed over the road truck driver. He was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist...
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Joyce Ed Morton

October 4, 1944 - March 26, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Ed Morton, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, March 26, 2021, at the Marshall County Hospital in Benton, Kentucky. Mrs. Morton was born on October 4, 1944, in Murray, Kentucky to the late James Edwin Ahart and Jewel Mae (Outland) Ahart. Mrs. Morton retired from the Calloway County School System after serving in several different positions. She was a member of the Almo...
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John David Mikulcik

July 30, 1936 - March 24, 2021

Dr. John David Mikulcik, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Dr. Mikulcik was born in Ilasco, Missouri on July 30, 1936, to the late Steve and Anna (Kitsock) Mikulcik. Dr. Mikulcik retired from the Murray State University in the Hutson School of Agriculture, where he taught Agronomy. Dr. Mikulcik earned...
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Oneida Ahart Boyd

July 25, 1923 - March 23, 2021

Please join us in remembering Mrs. Oneida Ahart Boyd, longtime resident of Murray, Kentucky and most recently residing at Morrison Woods in Muncie, Indiana. She passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 2021, after a long and truly wonderful life of 98 years. The immediate days prior to her passing were spent on adventures with granddaughter, Angela, enjoying sunset drives to see spring in...
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Thomas William Butler

August 22, 1951 - March 21, 2021

Thomas William Butler, age 69 of Murray, Kentucky passed away on March 21, 2021 in his home surrounded by his family. The son of Bill and L'Gene Butler, Thomas was born on August 22, 1951 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Graduating from Northwest High School in Indianapolis, Thomas went on to earn a Bachelor's of Science degree from the School of Agriculture at Purdue University in 1983. Thomas...
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Robert Marshall Garland

February 24, 1935 - March 19, 2021

Mr. Robert Marshall Garland, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Friday, March 19, 2021. Mr. Garland was born on February 24, 1935, to Ruel and Gertie (McDougal) Garland. He graduated from Murray High School in 1955 and married his high school sweetheart Beverly Stout in 1958. He went on to honorably serve his country in the Army while stationed in Alaska. He...
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Lawrence Turney Goad, Jr.

January 11, 1949 - March 19, 2021

Mr. Lawrence Turney Goad, Jr., age 72, of Hazel, Kentucky, died Friday, March 19, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Goad was born on January 11, 1949, in Radford, Virginia to the late Lawrence T. Goad, Sr. and Edith Lyons Goad. He was a retired traveling insulator and was a member of the Hazel Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
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Ruth Nelson

June 24, 1952 - March 17, 2021

Mrs. Ruth Nelson, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Nelson was born June 24, 1952, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Henry Dixon and Lena Mae Vines Dixon. Ruth was a retired waitress and cook, having worked at Martha's and Rudy's. She was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her husband, William...
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Harold E. Finn

March 15, 2021

Mr. Harold E. Finn, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky died on Monday, March 15th, 2021 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Harold was born August 10, 1939 in Springfield, Illinois to the late James Hershel Finn and Agnes (Reid) Finn. He was a member of the Murray First United Methodist Church where he was active in the Outreach Sunday School class and Sunday Night Fellowship...
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Jerry Ray McGee

January 10, 1941 - March 13, 2021

Mr. Jerry Ray McGee, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky died on, Saturday, March 13, 2021, at his home. Jerry was born in Ripley County, Missouri, on January 10, 1941, to the late Acil Austin McGee and Alpha "Dottie" (Bates) McGee. Jerry was an adventurer and a man of many talents. He was a Navy Electronic Specialist, a pilot for the former governor of Missouri, an engineer for the Alaskan Pipeline,...
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Glenda Jo Burpoe McNutt

January 16, 1943 - March 12, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Jo Burpoe McNutt, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, March 12, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. McNutt was born on January 16, 1943, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late R.J. Burpoe and Mildred (Cathy) Burpoe. She was a retired hairdresser and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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Jackie Darrel Watkins

February 11, 1957 - March 11, 2021

Jackie Darrel Watkins, age 64, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at his home after an extended illness. He was born on February 11, 1957, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Royce and Effie Watkins. A beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, Darrel always had a smile and a great sense of humor. He was an active member of the WATCH center for 46 years, being one of the...
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Marilyn A. Edwards

August 30, 1937 - March 11, 2021

Mrs. Marilyn A. Edwards, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Edwards was born in Chicago, Illinois, on August 30, 1937, to the late Raymond Howie and Eva (Goudie) Howie. Mrs. Edwards graduated from Murray State University with a BSN and retired from Cheyenne Regional Hospital. She was an avid fan of UK...
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Robert Howard Steely

February 5, 1943 - March 10, 2021

Mr. Robert Howard Steely, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Steely was born in Murray, Kentucky, on February 5, 1943, to the late Leland Steely and Alice (Flippin) Steely. Mr. Steely was a retired banker, a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ, and an Army Veteran. He enjoyed golfing, fishing at Kentucky...
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Donna I. Youngblood

June 9, 1947 - March 9, 2021

Mrs. Donna I. Youngblood, age 73 of Murray, Kentucky died Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Youngblood was born on June 9, 1947, in Memphis, Tennessee. She married her husband of fifty years on October 10, 1970. To allow him to pursue additional education, she worked keeping books for small businesses from their home. As a member of the University...
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Delbert E. Fleming

March 7, 1939 - March 9, 2021

Mr. Delbert E. Fleming, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Del was born on March 7, 1939, at home in Cunningham, Kentucky and was preceded in death by his father, Ulysses A. Fleming; mother, Christine Snow Fleming; as well as one sister, June Fleming Smith. Del proudly served in the United States...
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Reba Dell Schroader

April 15, 1931 - March 9, 2021

Mrs. Reba Dell Schroader, age 89, of Dexter, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Schroader was born in Dexter, Kentucky on April 15, 1931, to the late Stanley Hopkins and Mary Belle (Childress) Hopkins. She was a retired Nurses Aid at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital and was a member of the Independence United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was...
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David Bowers

October 5, 1949 - March 8, 2021

Mr. David C. Bowers, age 71 of Murray, Kentucky died Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. He was a retired Tool and Die Machinist, member of the V.F.W. Mr. Bowers was born in Dundee, Illinois on October 5, 1949 to the late George H. and Mildred Reco Bowers. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by two brothers,...
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Darlene Elkins Garland

September 6, 1934 - March 8, 2021

Mrs. Darlene Elkins Garland, age 86, of Dexter, Kentucky, died Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Garland was born in Dexter, Kentucky, on September 6, 1934, to the late Maxie Puckett and Elizabeth Copeland Puckett. Mrs. Garland retired from Mattel and was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs...
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Garvin Phillips

February 13, 1932 - March 8, 2021

Mr. Garvin Phillips, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, March 8, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Phillips was born on February 13, 1932, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Ernest Phillips and Cozy Outland Phillips. He was the owner and operator of Murray Wholesale Tire Service Inc. and attended the Good Shepard United Methodist Church. In addition,...
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Charlotte Wilson

October 23, 1932 - March 6, 2021

Mrs. Charlotte Marie Grogan Wilson, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky died on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was born in Lincoln Park, Michigan on October 23, 1932 to the late Guthrie Irvan Grogan and Estelle Outland Grogan. She retired as Deputy Clerk with the Calloway County Clerk's Office, was a member of the Sinking Springs Baptist Church and a...
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Charles A. Coleman

November 26, 1937 - March 4, 2021

Mr. Charles A. Coleman, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his home. Mr. Coleman was born on November 26, 1937, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Forrest Coleman and Elaine Cunningham Coleman. He was a retired Sr. Vice President of Peoples Bank after 36 years of service, and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Murray. In addition to his parents, he...
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Myra Bernell Seagraves

September 24, 1941 - March 2, 2021

Mrs. Myra Bernell Seagraves, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Edith Starks Kaminski

April 14, 1952 - February 27, 2021

Mrs. Edith Starks Kaminski, age 68, of Almo, Kentucky, died on, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Kaminski was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on April 14, 1952, to the late Bob R. Starks and Marguerite (Hess) Starks. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Brian Quigley; as well as two brothers, John...
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Glenda Sue Byerly

April 27, 1934 - February 27, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Sue Byerly, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Saturday, February 27, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Byerly was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on April 27, 1934, to the late Reggie Ellis and Joy Collins Ellis. She was a retired cafeteria supervisor for the Calloway County School System and was a member of the Poplar Spring...
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Toni Lynn Travis

October 28, 1953 - February 26, 2021

Mrs. Toni Lynn Travis, age 67, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, February 26, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Travis was born on October 28, 1953, in Murray, Kentucky. She was retired and was a Navy Veteran. Mrs. Travis was an avid reader and had an enormous love for her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Travis; mother, Edna McKeel Redden; as well as one brother, Craig...
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Jennifer Lee Mathis

July 26, 1963 - February 25, 2021

Ms. Jennifer Lee Mathis, age 57, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Ascension Sacred Heart Bay Hospital in Panama City, Florida. Ms. Mathis was born on July 26, 1963, in Murray, Kentucky. She was a homemaker and a follower of Jesus Christ. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles Edward Tucker. Survivors include her mother, Patricia "Ann" Charlton...
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Vickie Ann Carson

May 8, 1940 - February 25, 2021

Mrs. Vickie Ann Carson, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, February 25, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Carson was born on May 8, 1940, in California. She retired as an LPN for the Westview Nursing Home and was of the Catholic faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Carson. Survivors include one daughter, Lita...
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Rebecca Clois Wilson

February 28, 1953 - February 25, 2021

Mrs. Rebecca Clois Wilson, age 67, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Wilson was born in Graves County, Kentucky, on February 28, 1953, to the late Orville and Hilda Herndon. Mrs. Wilson was a retired hairdresser and a member of the Heartland Church of God. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by her husband, Anthony Wilson,...
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Teddy Wayne Darnell

October 27, 1962 - February 24, 2021

Mr. Teddy Wayne Darnell, age 58, of Dry Fork, Virginia, died on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, at the SOVAH Healthcare in Danville, Virginia. Mr. Darnell was born on October 27, 1962, in Murray Kentucky and was employed by Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co. where he was a maintenance mechanic. Teddy was an Avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals Baseball Team and the Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Team. ...
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Joann Jones

August 16, 1932 - February 20, 2021

Mrs. Joann Jones, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Jones was born on August 16, 1932 in Pryorsburg, Kentucky to the late Marvin Tucker and Daisy McGuire Dunn. She was retired from the Mars Candy Company of Chicago, Illinois, and was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and the Adult Women's Sunday School...
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James C. Schumaker

August 28, 1946 - February 20, 2021

Mr. James C. Schumaker, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, February 20, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Schumaker was born August 28, 1946 in Racine, Wisconsin. He retired after 32 years of service with the J.I. Case Company. James was a passionate fisherman, an avid woodworker, and co-owned and operated Wood You. He was also a member of the United Auto Workers, and...
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Tresa Bray

August 4, 1964 - February 19, 2021

Mrs. Tresa Bray, age 56 of Murray, Kentucky died, Friday, February 19, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was retired from Murray Elementary School as the Custodian. She was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. Tresa was born in Murray, Kentucky on August 4, 1964 to the late Preston H. Evitts and Hilda Jackson Evitts. In addition to her parents, she is also...
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Howard Wayne Burkeen

July 20, 1941 - February 16, 2021

Howard Wayne Burkeen, 79, of Tiptonville, Tennessee, passed from this life on Tuesday, February 16th at the West Tennessee Healthcare Hospital in Dyersburg Tennessee. Howard Wayne (known to all as Wayne) was born near Dexter Kentucky on July 20th, 1941 to the late Paul Wilbur Burkeen and Treva Mae Burkeen. He grew up surrounded by family and friends in the Independence Community near Almo...
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W.T. Patterson

July 7, 1942 - February 12, 2021

William Taft (W.T.) Patterson, 78, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed from this life on February 12, 2021 at his daughter's home in Nashville, Tennessee after a courageous year-long battle with cancer. W.T. was born July 7, 1942 at his family's homeplace on the Tennessee River, now known as Patterson's Landing in Kentucky Lake, near New Concord, to William Taft Patterson and Louise Oliver...
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Kim Hendon

August 15, 1963 - February 11, 2021

Ms. Kimberly Garland Hendon, age 57, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, February 11, 2021, at her home. Kim was born on August 15, 1963 in Murray, Kentucky. She was the office manager at Murray Memorial Gardens and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. Preceding her in death were her parents, Bruce and Melvie Colson Garland; sisters, Geneva Farris, Jeanetta Reginelli, Janice Padgett,...
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Sheila Raye Polly Grogan

April 29, 1946 - February 10, 2021

Sheila Raye Polly Grogan died peacefully in her home on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, with her husband and three children by her side. She was 74 years old. Born in Murray, Kentucky on April 29, 1946, Sheila was a proud Murray High Tiger, class of 1964. She graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education. In 1965 Sheila married her lifelong sweetheart,...
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Eddie Ray Adams

June 9, 1935 - February 10, 2021

Dr. Eddie Ray Adams, 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away February 10, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Dr. Adams was born in Childress, Texas on June 9, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Montie Clements Adams of DeLeon, Texas; his brother, Wayne, sister-in-law, Jean, and nephew, Monty Wayne Adams, and a brother-in-law, Jimmy McConathy. He is survived by...
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Zachary Ross

December 16, 1977 - February 5, 2021

Mr. Zachary Dane Ross, age 43, of Murray, Kentucky died on Friday, February 5, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Ross was born in Murray, Kentucky on December 16, 1977 to Ronnie Ross and Sheri James Ross. He was a former Service Writer for Joe Mahan Ford in Paris, Tennessee and a member of the Higher Praise Worship Center. He was preceded in death by grandparents Rubin and Grace James...
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Matthew Darwin Weatherford

February 21, 1970 - February 4, 2021

Matthew Darwin Weatherford, age 50, of South Fork, CO died February 4, 2021, at the Lovelace Medical Center in Albuquerque NM. He was born February 21, 1970, in Kendall, FL. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Elmer & Lyda Sue Hart Collins and James & Nell Weatherford; father, Jerry Darwin Weatherford; and uncle, James Marvin Weatherford. Surviving is his son, James Weatherford ...
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Jimmy Butterworth

July 16, 1938 - February 3, 2021

Mr. Jimmy Dan Butterworth, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Butterworth was born on July 16, 1938, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Osro Butterworth and Estelle Farmer Butterworth. He was a farmer and a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to his parents, he was...
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Mary Francis Jones Mooneyham

June 18, 1931 - February 2, 2021

Mary Francis Jones Mooneyham, 89, of Murray, Kentucky, died February 2, 2021 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Originally from Mayfield, KY, she was most recently a resident at Brookdale Assisted Living in Murray, KY. Mary was a music teacher in Montgomery County, Maryland, for most of her career after graduating from Carson-Newman University in Tennessee. She was a choir director for...
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Mary Kathryn "Kay" Burkett

May 16, 1926 - February 2, 2021

Mrs. Mary Kathryn "Kay" Burkett, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, February 2, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Burkett was born in Henry County, Tennessee, on May 16, 1926, to the late Everett E. Nichols and Ida (Kennedy) Nichols. Mrs. Burkett was a homemaker and a member of the First United Methodist Church. In addition to her...
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Miranda Jo Dunn

February 12, 1981 - February 1, 2021

Miranda Jo Dunn, age 39, of Dexter, Kentucky, went peacefully to meet her maker on, Monday, February 1, 2021, at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Her mother was by her side, holding her hand. She went through the process to be an organ donor but unfortunately could not donate. Miranda was born on February 12, 1981, in Murray, Kentucky. She was very proud that she...
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Philenus "Mack" Westbay

October 21, 1950 - January 27, 2021

Mr. Philenus M. "Mack" Westbay, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Westbay was born in Gary, Indiana on October 21, 1950. He was a retired welder and heavy equipment operator with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 181. Mr. Westbay was preceded in death by his father, Philenus L. Westbay; his...
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Jessica Miller Garnett

June 11, 1981 - January 27, 2021

Mrs. Jessica Miller Garnett, age 39, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Garnett was born in Murray, Kentucky, on June 11, 1981. She worked as a private caregiver. Mrs. Garnett is preceded in death by her mother, Reva (Wolford) Miller. She is survived by her husband, James Garnett of Murray, whom she...
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Susan Hutson Lassiter

March 15, 1979 - January 27, 2021

Mrs. Susan Hutson Lassiter, age 41, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, January 27, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Lassiter was born on March 15, 1979, in Murray, Kentucky. She worked as a sales associate in the auto parts industry for O'Reilly's and Napa. She was preceded in death by grandparents, James Dixon and Louise Dixon; as well as her father-in-law, Howard A. Hutson. Survivors...
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Carolyn Carter Reagan

February 28, 1928 - January 27, 2021

Carolyn Carter Reagan, 92, of Murray, Kentucky, left this world January 27, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. She was born February 28, 1928 in Murray, Kentucky, to William Zelna and Martha Stevenson Carter. She was of Christian faith and a lifelong member of First Christian Church. Murray, KY. Carolyn attended Murray State University and later returned to...
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Kristy L. Elkins

May 21, 1969 - January 26, 2021

Ms. Kristy L. Elkins, age 51, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Elkins was born on May 21, 1969, in Murray, Kentucky. She worked as a patient care coordinator for Rotech Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Elkins was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ and volunteered at the Caring & Sharing Building. She...
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Rickey D. Dumas

January 7, 1960 - January 24, 2021

Mr. Rickey D. Dumas, age 61, of Dexter, Kentucky, died on January 24, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Dumas was born on January 7, 1960, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Larry Dumas and Linda Richerson. He was a self-employed roofer and a member of the Dexter Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marilynn Dumas of Dexter, Kentucky; they married on...
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Robbie Outland Trevathan

November 8, 1928 - January 22, 2021

Mrs. Robbie Outland Trevathan, age 92, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at her home. Mrs. Trevathan was born November 8, 1928 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to the late Roy and Grace Irvin. Robbie was a retired beautician who was very meticulous about everything she did. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Murray, also the Esther Sunday School Class and she taught...
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Anna "Ann" Lee Jones Cohoon

July 12, 1932 - January 19, 2021

Anna "Ann" Lee Jones Cohoon, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. She was born on July 12, 1932, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to Houston and Neva Blakely Miller. Ann was a homemaker and loved being a wife and mother. She was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church. She had worked for Dr.'s...
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Dwaine Musgrow

December 25, 1957 - January 19, 2021

Mr. Dwaine Musgrow, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at his home. Mr. Musgrow was born in Murray, Kentucky, on December 25, 1957. He was an Army Veteran and a member of the Army National Guard. He was a graduate of Murray High School and a member of the St. John Missionary Baptist Church. Mr. Musgrow was preceded in death by his father, Willie Wilson Kinel...
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Sandra "Sissy" Kay Boutwell

May 5, 1953 - January 19, 2021

Sandra "Sissy" Kay Boutwell, age 67, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, January 19, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. She was born on May 5, 1953, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Portor Bramlett and Marie Patterson Bramlett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Peggy Castleman, Patsy Bramlett, and Kathryn Phelps; as well...
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Jerry Bailey Lassiter

August 8, 1947 - January 18, 2021

Jerry Bailey Lassiter, 73, of Dexter, Kentucky, died Monday, January 18, 2021, as a result of injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 8, 1947, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to John Thomas Lassiter, Sr., and Anna Mae (Bailey) Lassiter. A retired truck driver, "Jerry B." cannot be adequately remembered without thinking about bird dogs, field trials, saddle...
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Timmy Ray Manning

August 6, 1967 - January 18, 2021

Mr. Timmy Manning, age 53, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, January 18, 2021 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Manning was born on August 6, 1967, in Murray, Kentucky. Timmy was a maintenance technician for Saputo Inc. He was a member of the Coldwater Baptist Church. He was a 1986 graduate of Calloway County High School and was a member of the 1985 Calloway County High School Cross...
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Allen W. Russell

October 6, 1927 - January 17, 2021

Mr. Allen W. Russell, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky, died on January 17, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Russell was born in Paris, Tennessee on October 6, 1927 to Duell and Dollie Russell. He went to a two-room schoolhouse through the sixth grade. He then walked a mile and a half to Atkins Porter in Paris, Tennessee, for seventh and half of eight grade. His family moved to...
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Charles E. Hale

May 9, 1925 - January 17, 2021

Former Murray, Kentucky resident Charles E. Hale, died Sunday, January 17th, 2021, at Summit Medical Center in Hermitage, TN of Covid. Mr. Hale was born May 9, 1925, to Coy and Vera Hale and was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Eva. Mr. Hale at 95 years of age recalls traveling by horse and buggy and then by a 1929 Model-A Ford. Mr. Hale was a WWII veteran and served in...
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Sina W. Richardson

November 29, 1930 - January 17, 2021

Mrs. Sina W. Richardson, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, January 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Richardson was born November 29, 1930, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to the late Mason C. Wheeler and Alda Epperson Wheeler. She was a retired Certified Public Accountant. She was also a member of the First Baptist Church, and active in the Phoebian Sunday School Class and the M.A.G.I.C....
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Charles "Porter" Huie, Jr.

December 13, 1940 - January 16, 2021

Mr. Charles "Porter" Huie, Jr., age 80, of Farmington, Kentucky, died on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Huie was born on December 13, 1940, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Charles Porter Huie, Sr. and Modelle (Dillon) Huie. Mr. Huie was an Army Veteran and was retired from the Maintenance Department at Murray State...
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Jeremy Boyd Darnell

April 12, 1981 - January 15, 2021

Mr. Jeremy Boyd Darnell, age 39, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, January 15, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Darnell was born on April 12, 1981, in Murray, Kentucky. He was employed by Beltline Electric as a licensed electrician and was a member of the IBEW Local #816. He was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and was a 1999 graduate of Calloway...
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Erna F. Wilder

January 13, 2021

Mrs. Erna Wilder, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home. She was retired from Mattel; she attended Westside Baptist Church. Mrs. Wilder was born in Rosenheim, Germany on October 7th to the late Korbinian Furtmaier and Helene Weber Furtmaier. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Ross C. Wilder; one son, Steve Wilder...
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Gasper "Jack" Accardi

August 10, 1968 - January 12, 2021

Mr. Gasper "Jack" Accardi, age 52, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Accardi was born on August 10, 1968, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Gasper Accardi, Sr. and Theresa (Porti) Accardi. He was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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Pauline Houston Jones

August 14, 1922 - January 11, 2021

Mrs. Pauline Houston Jones, age 98, of Louisville, Kentucky, died on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a lifetime resident of Murray prior to 2015. Mrs. Jones was born on August 14, 1922, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Marvin E. Houston and Lillie Mae Holland Houston. She was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church in Murray,...
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Deborah Kay Hall McDaniel

September 13, 1951 - January 11, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Kay Hall McDaniel, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, January 11, 2021, at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. McDaniel was born in Franklin, Kentucky on September 13, 1951, to the late Wendell Hall and Ottie (Stringer) Hall. Mrs. McDaniel was a medical technologist who was employed by the Murray- Calloway County Hospital, and later retired from...
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Karen Betty Vendetti

August 22, 1957 - January 10, 2021

Karen Betty Vendetti, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Karen was born on August 22, 1957, in Nashville, Tennessee to the late Peter Anthony Vendetti and Elizabeth Louise Turrentine Vendetti. She worked as a cashier for the Piggly Wiggly grocery store in Nashville, Tennessee. In addition to her parents, she was...
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Edward "Edro" Wrye

June 7, 1956 - January 9, 2021

Mr. Edward "Edro" Wrye, age 64, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Wrye was born on June 7, 1956 in Highland Park, Michigan. He had retired from Briggs & Stratton and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Wrye. Survivors include his mother, Rhonda...
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Robin Kelly Yoke

January 7, 2021

Mrs. Robin Kelly Yoke, age 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Yoke was born April 10, 1964 in Highland Park, Michigan. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Yoke was preceded in death by her father, Gary Gassam Sr.; grandparents, John Ed and Elizabeth Covington. Survivors...
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Deborah Rossi

November 18, 1951 - January 6, 2021

Mrs. Deborah Rossi, age 69 of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Deborah was born November 18, 1951. She was a Customer Service Agent for Paschall Truck Lines in Murray, Kentucky and attended Dexter Hardin United Methodist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Deborah is survived by her...
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Barbara Brandon

November 29, 1933 - January 6, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Brandon, age 87 of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield Kentucky. She was born in Murray, Kentucky November 29, 1933 to the late Glen Ashcraft and Lorah Terhune Ashcraft In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Max H. Brandon. Barbara was a member of the Murray First United...
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Soledad Rust

February 21, 1935 - January 5, 2021

Mrs. Maria Soledad Vara-Rust, age 85, of Lima, Peru passed away peacefully in the morning of Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Ky. She was born on Feb 21, 1935 in Lima, Peru. Her father, a senator, was a founding member of the Socialist Movement of Peru and fought for indigenous rights. Her mother was a talented seamstress. She is survived by her...
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Verna Mae Lax

April 6, 1926 - January 5, 2021

Mrs. Verna Mae Lax, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky. She was born on April 6, 1926, in Floyd County, Kentucky to the late Benjamin Layne and Elizabeth "Bug" Terry Layne. She was a true coal miner's daughter. Mrs. Lax was preceded in death by her husband of...
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Shirley J. (Manis) Warren

September 30, 1945 - January 3, 2021

Ms. Shirley J. (Manis) Warren, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, January 3, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Warren was born on September 30, 1945, in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas J. Manis and Myrtle Penley Manis. She was retired form Fisher Price-Mattel and ran a self-employed cleaning service. Ms. Warren was a member of the Christian...
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Howard Wilton Coy

November 23, 1930 - December 30, 2020

Howard Wilton Coy was born in Stewart County Tennessee to the late Clarence Calvin Coy and Esther Wofford Coy on a cold November morning. His birth is a long story, but if you knew Howard, he probably already told you about it. He served in the United States Air Force as a radio and communications operator for the C-119 Flying Boxcar and 22nd Crash Rescue Boat Squadron during the Korean War. He...
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Helen Brooks

September 26, 1921 - December 28, 2020

Mrs. Helen Brooks, age 99, of Dexter, Kentucky, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Brooks was born in Murray, Kentucky, on September 26, 1921, to the late Golden R. Ragsdale and Hattie Florence (Lee) Ragsdale. Mrs. Brooks was a homemaker and was the oldest member of the Palestine United Methodist Church. In addition to...
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Joe Max "Joey" Andrus

April 18, 1960 - December 26, 2020

Mr. Joe Max "Joey" Andrus, age 60, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, December 26, 2020, at his home. Joey was born on April 18, 1960, in Murray, Kentucky. He attended the Glendale Road Church of Christ and was a very active member of the Watch Center. He was also an honorary member of the Red Hand Motorcycle Club. Joey loved reading, motorcycles, and spending time with his family. Joey is...
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Deborah Jean Cox

January 18, 1950 - December 25, 2020

Mrs. Deborah Jean Cox, age 70, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, died Friday, December 25, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Cox was born January 18, 1950 in Murray, Kentucky to the late James Blanchard and Barbara Wolfe Blanchard. Deborah was a retired Correctional Officer with the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, Kentucky. She earned an Associate Degree from Paducah Community College and was of the...
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