J. H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, KY

Charles Richard Cope

August 25, 1946 - May 15, 2022

Mr. Charles Richard Cope, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Cope was born on August 25, 1946, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Lonnie R. Cope and Lilela Boggess Cope. He retired from Sager Glove Company. Mr. Cope was a faithful member of the Ledbetter Baptist Church and taught the Adult Men's Sunday...
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Tim "Biggen" Chaney

December 9, 1958 - May 14, 2022

Mr. Tim "Biggen" Chaney, age 63, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2022, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Chaney was born on December 9, 1958, in Clinton, Kentucky to the late Johnny Chaney and Patricia McGee Chaney. He was a retired handyman, pastor, and avid pit master, having owned and run several BBQ pits through the years. He loved his family and...
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Harry Michael "Mike" Dill

January 18, 1944 - May 12, 2022

Mr. Harry Michael "Mike" Dill, age 78, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Brookdale Senior Living in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mr. Dill was born January 18, 1944, in Gadsden, Alabama, to the late Harry Malone Dill and Hilda Ledford Dill. Mike received undergraduate and graduate degrees from Mississippi State University. He was an educator...
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Margaret Lee Parvin

August 29, 1950 - May 11, 2022

Mrs. Margaret Lee Parvin, age 71, of Huntingdon, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2022, at Tri-Star Centennial Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Parvin was born August 29, 1950, in Flint, Michigan to the late George Wilburn Parvin and Shirley Jane Rose Parvin. Mrs. Parvin was a retired Medical Transcriptionist. Mrs. Parvin is survived by her sister, Sharol...
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Earl Thomas Futrell

October 9, 1939 - May 10, 2022

Mr. Earl Thomas Futrell, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky died, Tuesday, May 10, 2022, at his home. Mr. Futrell was born in Murray, Kentucky on October 9, 1939, to the late Owen Thomas Futrell and Dorthy A. Walker Futrell. Mr. Futrell worked as an auto dealer and detailer for 20 years and was a well-known farmer in the Lynn Grove Community for many years. He was of the Baptist faith. In...
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James Frazier Williams IV

December 9, 1984 - May 6, 2022

James Frazier Williams IV from Granada Hills, CA passed away May 6, 2022 while visiting family. He was born to Tripp and Lana (Woods) Williams December 9, 1984 in Murray, KY. James was a graduate of Murray High School in the class of 2003. He was exceptional in technology and a Governor School of the Arts scholar. He was awarded a scholarship to LA Film School in Los Angeles, CA where he...
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Seth David Arant

July 8, 1974 - May 5, 2022

Seth David Arant, age 47, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away at his home on Thursday, May 5, 2022. Seth was born in Murray, Kentucky, on July 8, 1974. He worked in construction his entire life and was currently employed by Arant Construction. He was a 1992 graduate of Calloway County High School and later earned his BS from Murray State University. To know Seth was to love him. His huge smile,...
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Patrick Joel Roy

January 18, 1940 - May 4, 2022

Mr. Patrick Joel Roy, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at the Clinton Place in Clinton, Kentucky. Mr. Roy was born on January 18, 1940, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Estella (Affeldt) Roy and Patrick Roy. He was a self-employed carpenter, Navy Veteran, and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Eric...
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Eddie Schwettman

August 20, 1935 - April 30, 2022

Mr. Eddie Schwettman age 86 of Murray, KY passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30th, 2022, at The Farms in Puryear, TN. Mr. Schwettman was born August 20, 1935, in Egypt Mills, Missouri, to the late Edward Schwettman and Freida Baker Schwettman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Margie Dillingham and one brother, Edward Schwettman. Eddie was a 1957...
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Michelle Lynn Phillips

June 14, 1981 - April 29, 2022

Ms. Michelle Lynn Phillips, age 40, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2022, at her home. Ms. Philips was born in Murray, Kentucky on June 14, 1981. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Ms. Phillips was preceded in death by her grandmother, Roszella Williams. She is survived by her mother, Susan Phillips of Murray, Kentucky; and aunt and uncle Jennifer and...
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Barbara B. Gray

March 2, 1937 - April 28, 2022

Mrs. Barbara B. Gray, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Gray was born on March 2, 1937, in Winnfield, Louisiana, to the late William Breedlove and Glennie Graham Breedlove. Barbara was a retired co-owner of Jones & Gray Upholstery and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. In addition to her...
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Nancy Ruth Rhodes

November 22, 1938 - April 27, 2022

Mrs. Nancy Ruth Rhodes, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Rhodes was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on November 22, 1938, to the late Melvin Morton and Eunice (Grogan) Morton. Mrs. Rhodes retired from Mattel and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
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Charles Wayne Holland

August 21, 1955 - April 26, 2022

Mr. Charles Wayne Holland, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Holland was born on August 21, 1955, to the late James Prentice Holland and Ruth Modell (Jones) Holland. He was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holland was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Braden. He...
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Diana Lee Riedel

July 2, 1942 - April 26, 2022

Mrs. Diana Lee Riedel, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Born on July 2, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Diana was the daughter of the late Jessee O. Chipman and Dorothy (Ritter) Chipman. Diana was a member of St. Leo Catholic Church in Murray. Diana lived in Southeastern Wisconsin for half of her life and worked various secretarial and...
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Mary Blackwell Harris

September 12, 1931 - April 25, 2022

Mrs. Mary Blackwell Harris, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Harris was born on September 12, 1931, in Marshall County, Kentucky, to the late Ernest Blackwell and Hattie Dubuque Blackwell. Mary was a homemaker and a member of the Grace Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Harris; and...
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Jimmy Sullivan

December 2, 1933 - April 25, 2022

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only. The correct date of death is listed in the obituary below.**** Mr. Jimmy Sullivan, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Sullivan was born on December 2, 1933, in Marshall County, Kentucky, to the late Edward Sullivan and...
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Norma Jean Dunn

November 8, 1934 - April 23, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Dunn, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Dunn was born on November 8, 1934, in West Helena, Arkansas to the late L.E. Garner and Ruth (Gilliam) Garner. She retired from Murray Elementary School as a schoolteacher. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jeff Dunn. Survivors include her husband,...
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William Buchanan Seale

October 18, 1932 - April 22, 2022

Dr. William Buchanan Seale, 89, died Friday, April 22, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital. He was born October 18, 1932, in Middlesboro, Kentucky to Albert Tyler Seale and Edith Buchanan. He was of Christian faith and belonged to First Christian Church, Murray, KY. Seale graduated from Corbin High School in Corbin Kentucky in 1949. He attended college at Berea College in 1949 and 1950...
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Bess Thurman Kerlick

December 11, 1921 - April 22, 2022

Bess Thurman Kerlick, 100, of Murray, KY passed away Friday, April 22, 2022, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray. She was born on December 11, 1921, in Pottertown, KY to the late Agnes Folwell Thurman and Galen Miller Thurman, Sr. She married the late Louis Christopher Kerlick, Jr. on October 9, 1943. Bess was a graduate and the valedictorian of her class at Murray Training School....
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Jerry Franklin Starks

May 4, 1938 - April 19, 2022

Jerry Franklin Starks, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022, at Spring Creek Healthcare. Jerry was born May 4, 1938, at home in Almo, Kentucky to Raymond French Starks and Helen Oglesby Starks as the fifth of six children. His older siblings were sister Berlene Lowery and brothers Charles, Ray, and Gene Starks who all proceeded him in death. He married Brenda Johnson on June 5, 1959,...
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Thomas "Marty" Harper

October 17, 1958 - April 16, 2022

Mr. Thomas "Marty" Harper, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at his home. Mr. Harper was born on October 17, 1958, in Princeton, Kentucky. Marty was the owner of Harper Farms and co-owner of Shoemaker Enterprises. He was a former co-owner of Growers Loose Leaf Tobacco Floor in Murray, New Enterprise Tobacco Floor in Mayfield, and the Grain Terminal Port of...
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Jerry Mac Jones

November 18, 1936 - April 16, 2022

Mr. Jerry Mac Jones, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Jones was born November 18, 1936, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Bomar Sweeney Jones and Louise James Jones Hargis. He was a retired Truck Driver and was of the Baptist Faith. Jerry was also an Army veteran serving during the Korean War. In addition to...
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Dolly "Joni" Duane

October 20, 1941 - April 15, 2022

Mrs. Dolly "Joni" Duane, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Galatia, Illinois and Bartow, Florida where she spent most of her adult life, died on April 15, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Duane was born in Carbondale, Illinois on October 20, 1941, to the late Joseph Glenn Upchurch and Dolly (Jones) Upchurch. Mrs. Duane was owner of the Nifty Needle,...
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Eva Dell (McNutt) Henry

August 18, 1926 - April 12, 2022

Mrs. Eva Dell (McNutt) Henry, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at her son's home in Prince George, Virginia. She had lived with her son and his family in Prince George since September 2017. Mrs. Henry was born on August 18, 1926, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Emmett McNutt and Rettie Lee (Holsapple) McNutt. She grew up on her parent's farm east of...
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Steven LaBelle

March 9, 1953 - April 10, 2022

Steven LaBelle, 69, of Zeigler, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. Steve was born on March 9, 1953 in Herrin to Norman A. and Delores Marie (Ralls) LaBelle. He married the love of his life, Julia Ann Cavitt Hargrove on September 11, 1994 in Murray, Kentucky. Steve honorably served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era. He...
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David Dallas Willoughby

April 8, 1961 - April 9, 2022

David Dallas Willoughby, age 61, passed away at his home on April 9, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. David was born on April 8, 1961, in Murray, Kentucky, the son of James Dallas Willoughby and Betty Jane Willoughby. David was a long-time resident of Atlanta, Georgia. David was preceded in death by his brother, Gregory Dean Willoughby and a stepbrother, Clayton McCuiston; David is...
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Bertha Faye Wadel

February 3, 1943 - April 8, 2022

Bertha Nikkel Wadel was born to Abraham and Annie Friesen Nikkel on February 3, 1943, in McPherson, Kansas. She peacefully took her last breath in the early morning hours on April 8, 2022, at Hospice House in Paducah, Kentucky. She made the most of the seventy-nine years which God granted her. She accepted God's call, committed her life to Him and was baptized into the Church of God in Christ...
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Carlos Black, Jr.

August 24, 1935 - April 8, 2022

Mr. Carlos Black, Jr., age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, April 8, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Black was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on August 24, 1935, to the late Carlos Black, Sr. and Opal (Vick) Black. He was the owner of Blacks Decorating Center, of the Baptist Faith, and was a United States Marine Veteran. Mr. Black was an...
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Joel "Joe" Lane Rowland

March 5, 1943 - April 2, 2022

Mr. Joel (Joe) Lane Rowland, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Joe was born in Murray, Kentucky on March 5, 1943, to the late Pat Rowland and Flora (Johnson) Rowland. Joe was the general manager at Parker Ford, where he retired after 38 years with the company. Joe was a member of First Baptist Church of Murray,...
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Penny Lynn

September 1, 1967 - April 2, 2022

Penny G. Lynn, age 54, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Skyline Medical Center, in Nashville, Tennessee. Penny was born September 1, 1967, in St. Charles, Missouri. She was a retired Correctional Officer and was of the Christian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim Lynn and Marilyn Kaye Lankford Lesch. Survivors include her wife, Elizabeth...
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Allie Jo Robertson

September 11, 1946 - March 30, 2022

Mrs. Allie Jo Robertson, age 75 of Puryear, Tennessee, died Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She retired from Murray State University as a Professor in the College of Education; she was of Methodist Faith and was very involved in Early Childhood Education Organizations. Mrs. Robertson was passionate about children and education. She was in the inaugural...
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Mary Brooks Rose

July 18, 1933 - March 28, 2022

Mary Brooks Rose, 88, of Murray, Kentucky died Monday, March 28, 2022, at the Henry County Medical Center in Paris, Tennessee. She was born July 18, 1933, in Benton, Kentucky to the late Joe Rayburn and Lena Elvyn Coursey Rayburn. She was retired from Fisher-Price, Inc. in Murray. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Scheffler and Jane Gossett, four...
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Rodney David Emerson

April 28, 1983 - March 28, 2022

Mr. Rodney David Emerson, age 38, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, March 28, 2022, at his home. Mr. Emerson was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on April 28, 1983. He worked in the maintenance department at Kenlake Foods and was a member of the Coldwater Baptist Church. He was also a 2001 graduate of Calloway County High School. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
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Sandra F. Simmons

August 6, 1938 - March 27, 2022

Mrs. Sandra F. Simmons, age 83, of Paris, Tennessee, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at her home. Sandra lived in Paris, Tennessee. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Ruby Fowler; brother, Lynn Fowler; and nephew, Tom Fowler. Sandra is survived by her husband, Barry Simmons of Paris, Tennessee; daughter, Bari Lyn Simmons of Lexington, Kentucky; son, Neal (Laura) Simmons of...
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Patsy Ray (Hampton) Bogard

July 24, 1958 - March 27, 2022

Ms. Patsy Ray (Hampton) Bogard, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Bogard was born on July 24, 1958, in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Bogard was preceded in death by her father, Ray Hampton; mother, Edith (Schroader) McKinney; four brothers, Frank Dowdy, Darrell Dowdy, Jerry Dowdy, and Ricky Dowdy; as well as one sister,...
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Jimmy Allen Musser

October 27, 1946 - March 27, 2022

Mr. Jimmy Allen Musser, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 27, 2022, at his home. Mr. Musser was born in Stewart County, Tennessee on October 27, 1946, to the late William Green Musser and Alline (French) Musser. Mr. Musser retired from the Cheri Movie Theater in Murray as a projectionist. Mr. Musser served in the United States Army for nine years with a rank of sergeant. He...
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Rebecca Jane Bohannon

January 1, 1949 - March 21, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca Jane Bohannon, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, March 21, 2022, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Bohannon was born on January 1, 1949, in Ohio to the late Clayton Hart and Mary Roach Hart. She retired from Pella in Murray, Kentucky and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Frashefski;...
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Tammie Michelle Derby

March 24, 1969 - March 20, 2022

Mrs. Tammie Michelle Derby, age 52, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, March 20, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky due to complications of stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Mrs. Derby was born on March 24, 1969, in Calloway County, Kentucky to Linda Majors Shropshire and the late Gary Nance. She was employed at West Kentucky Gastroenterology at Murray...
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Evelyn Jones Dixon

January 5, 1931 - March 20, 2022

Evelyn Jones Dixon, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 20, 2022, at her home. She was born in January of 1931 in Golden Pond, Trigg County, Kentucky, to Herman C. Jones and Lena Saffer Jones, both deceased. Evelyn attended Golden Pond Elementary School and was a graduate of Trigg County High School. Evelyn married James Dixon in December of 1951. They had two children: Debra Dixon...
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Carol Ann Cromer

September 30, 1941 - March 19, 2022

Carol Ann Cromer, 80, of Murray, died Saturday, March 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. She was born on September 30, 1941, in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to Arthur Boyce Cromer and Helen Louise Keister Cromer. She grew up in Mariemont, Ohio, and earned a bachelor's degree from Ohio State University. Carol taught English and theater at the junior high level in Columbus...
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Bobby Boyd

June 12, 1937 - March 18, 2022

Mr. Bobby "Coon" Boyd died on Friday, March 18, 2022, at his home. Mr. Boyd was born in Calloway County on June 12, 1937, to the late Leon Boyd and Myrtle McDougal Boyd. He was a retired farmer, cattle farmer and owner and operator of Boyd's Auto Sales. He was a member of Northside Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Boyd; one sister...
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Charlotte Latham

January 18, 1962 - March 17, 2022

Mrs. Charlotte Latham, age 60 of Murray, Kentucky died, Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Charlotte was born January 18, 1962, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Kyle and Gladys Bebber. She was retired from Hardees of Murray after 35 years of service. She enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid fisherman. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Joan Eldridge

March 17, 2022

Mrs. Joan Eldridge, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at the Clinton Place Nursing & Rehab in Clinton, Kentucky. Mrs. Eldridge was born May 28, 1935, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late William Hardin Giles and Bessie Adams Giles. She was a homemaker and a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Larry D. Pace

August 28, 1951 - March 17, 2022

Mr. Larry D. Pace, age 70, of Hazel, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 17, 2022, at his home. Larry had been self employed as a mechanic mostly working on small engines and lawn mowers. He was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on August 28, 1951, to the late Elbert Leon Pace and Evelyn Missouri Stack Pace. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one daughter, Lisa...
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Gene Mark Starks

August 12, 1962 - March 14, 2022

Mr. Gene Mark Starks, age 59, of Cape Coral, Florida, died on Monday, March 14, 2022, at the Cape Coral Hospital in Cape Coral, Florida. Mr. Starks was born on August 12, 1962, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Gene Dale Starks and Rose Volpe Starks. He worked as a heavy machine operator for the Smyrna Ready Mix Concrete Company and was a member of the Hardin Baptist Church. Survivors...
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Charles Rex Enoch

December 18, 1937 - March 14, 2022

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only. The correct date of death is listed in the obituary below.**** Charles Rex Enoch, age 83, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on, Sunday, July 25, 2021, at Murray- Calloway County Hospital after a short Illness. He was born near Midway, Kentucky on December 18, 1937, to the late Fred and Ruth Enoch. Rex worked at Tappan...
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Myra Jo Farley

November 25, 1934 - March 13, 2022

Myra Jo Farley, 87, of Murray passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Farley was born November 25th, 1934, in McKenzie, Tennessee. She graduated from Hazel High School and Murray State University with a degree in Education. She was a member of Glendale Road Church of Christ where she was Sunday School coordinator for many years. In addition to that role, Mrs. Farley dedicated...
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Phillip Bruce Niffenegger

May 8, 1941 - March 12, 2022

Dr. Phillip Bruce Niffenegger, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, March 12, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
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John T. Nolin, Jr.

March 25, 1932 - March 9, 2022

John T. Nolin, Jr., 89, of Murray, Ky., passed away at 10:35 a.m., Wednesday, March 9, 2022. He was born on March 25, 1932, in the town of Tharpe in Stewart County, Tenn., to John "Jack" and Nona (Simpson) Nolin. John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Wanda (Copeland) Nolin, on January 14, 2022. They would have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in May. He is also preceded...
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Mac Fitts

January 27, 1942 - March 6, 2022

Mr. Mac Fitts, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at his home. Mr. Fitts was born on January 27, 1942, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Freeman Fitts and Ellen Vanalice Hutchin Fitts. He retired from the City of Murray as a Supervisor in the Natural Gas Department and was a member of the Russell Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition, Mr. Fitts was a...
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Lois Louise (Hainley) Smith

March 5, 1927 - March 6, 2022

Mrs. Lois Louise (Hainley) Smith, age 95, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Smith was born in Springville, Tennessee on March 5, 1927, to the late Wright Douglas Hainley and Bessie Volene (Haneline) Hainley. Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and a member of the Mt. Olive Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by...
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Michael Maness

February 28, 1968 - March 5, 2022

Mr. Michael Maness, age 54, of Paducah, Kentucky, died on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Maness was born on February 28, 1968, in Murray, Kentucky. He was a 1987 graduate of Calloway County High School and a member of the Heartland Church. Mr. Maness was preceded in death by his father, Ronald "Butch" Maness. Survivors include...
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Linda M Jackson

December 9, 1950 - March 5, 2022

Mrs. Linda M. Jackson, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky. Linda was the secretary for Jackson Aviation in East Prairie, Missouri for several years prior to moving to Murray after which was a realtor for Professional Associates Reality. For the last few years, she has worked at Goodwill in Murray. ...
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Twila Lovett

July 18, 1947 - March 5, 2022

Mrs. Twila Lovett, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Lovett was born July 18, 1947, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Dick Denton and Nellie Perkins Denton. She was a homemaker and a member of Coles Campground Church. Survivors include her husband, Cecil Lovett of Murray, Kentucky, they married on June 4, 1965, in...
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Janice Baker

August 24, 1938 - March 5, 2022

Mrs. Janice Baker, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, died peacefully, Saturday, March 5, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital, lovingly surrounded by her family. She was born on August 24, 1938, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to Sherman Brent Langston and Kathryn Charlton Langston, who preceded her in death. Janice grew up in Murray and Hazel, Kentucky. She attended Hazel High School...
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Maryann Katherin Lehrmann

June 24, 1947 - March 5, 2022

Mrs. Maryann Katherin Lehrmann, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022, at Mills Health and Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mrs. Lehrman was born on June 24, 1947, in Jamaica, New York to the late Howard Frederick Gintz and Mary Veronica (Romer) Gintz. She retired as a Dental Assistant for Taylor Family Dental. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...
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Diana L. Thompson

September 8, 1957 - March 4, 2022

Mrs. Diana L. Thompson, age 64, of Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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William Allen Franklin, Jr.

October 29, 1937 - March 3, 2022

Dr. William Allen Franklin, Jr., age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Dr. Franklin was born on October 29, 1937, in Mexico, Kentucky to the late William Allen Franklin, Sr. and Reba Grace (Oliver) Franklin. He retired as the Superintendent of Murray Independent School District and served as the...
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Donald Paschall Hart, Jr.

March 2, 2022

Mr. Donald Paschall Hart, Jr., age 63, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Hart was born April 11, 1958, in Germany, to the late Donald Hart Sr. and Norma Jean Hart. He was retired from the United States Army as a Communication Specialist with the Army Rangers serving during Desert Strom. He was of the Baptist...
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Margie Jeannie Brandon

August 5, 1946 - March 1, 2022

Mrs. Margie Jeannie Brandon, age 75 of Murray, Kentucky died, Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Brandon was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on August 5, 1946, to the late Clyde Futrell and Lillian (Scott) Hughes. She retired from the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in the laundry and housekeeping department and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her...
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Clara Tucker Thomas

March 1, 2022

Mrs. Clara Dell Tucker Thomas, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church where she participated in the Lydian Senior Women's Class. Clara was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on February 18, 1935, to the late Garland Wadkins and Lola Gray Housden Wadkins...
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Sean Kelly

February 28, 2022

Mr. Sean Kelly, age 48, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, February 28, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Kelly was born on July 4, 1973, in Murray, Kentucky. Sean was a Battalion Chief with the Murray Fire Department with 24 years of service and a Calloway County Fire Rescue Squad volunteer. He was a 1992 graduate of Calloway County High School, and a...
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Louetta (Dublin) Lamkin

March 25, 1957 - February 27, 2022

Mrs. Louetta (Dublin) Lamkin, age 64, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, February 27, 2022, at the Fulton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton, Kentucky. Mrs. Lamkin was born on March 25, 1957, in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late William "Doc" Dublin and Gladys Joy (Alexander) Dublin. She retired as a caregiver for Womack-Carter Options. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Charlotte Mills Hammack

April 20, 1941 - February 26, 2022

Charlotte Mills Hammack died peacefully at home on February 26, 2022. Although a long-time resident of Murray, Kentucky, Charlotte was born on April 20, 1941, in Selmer, Tennessee. She was the daughter of the late James DeVaughn Mills of Medina, Tennessee, and the late Elizabeth Barlow Mills of Crump, Tennessee. Charlotte grew up in Memphis, Tennessee, where she graduated from Messick High...
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Max Witzler

August 29, 1965 - February 25, 2022

Mr. Max Witzler, age 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Witzler was born on August 29, 1965, in Toledo, Ohio. Mr. Witzler was a Captain in the United States Army where he served in Desert Storm. He worked as a real estate agent for Elite Reality and had a passion for hunting, fishing, and being outdoors...
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Paul Casey

December 24, 1946 - February 24, 2022

Mr. Paul W. Casey, age 75 of Murray, Kentucky died Thursday, February 24, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky He was retired from the Calloway County Road Department where he enjoyed his work as a Grader Operator; for several years he worked for Rob McCallon both on his farm and at the tobacco warehouse. Paul was of Baptist faith and loved to spend his...
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Charles Edward "Goodyear" Brown

August 25, 1937 - February 23, 2022

Mr. Charles Edward "Goodyear" Brown, formerly resided in Buchanan, Tennessee, died on February 23, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Brown was born in the Whites Branch community in Manchester, Kentucky, on August 25, 1937, to the late Clarence Calvin Brown and Nora (Hammons) Brown. It is a challenge to capture the highlights of your loved ones life of memories and...
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William David "Bill David" Wilson

August 17, 1960 - February 22, 2022

Mr. William David "Bill David" Wilson, age 61, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, February 22, 2022, at his home. Mr. Wilson was born in Murray, Kentucky on August 17, 1960, to the late H.W. "Stub" Wilson and Evelyn Ahart Wilson Chilcutt. Mr. Wilson retired from Vanderbilt Chemical after 30 years. He was a 1978 graduate of Murray High School. Mr. Wilson later graduated from Murray State...
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Kenneth Robert Kleinhoffer

February 14, 1941 - February 19, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Robert Kleinhoffer, age 81, of New Concord, Kentucky, died on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at his home. Mr. Kleinhoffer was born on February 14, 1941, in Joliet, Illinois to the late Harold F. Kleinhoffer and Enis (Mandella) Kleinhoffer. He retired as a firefighter after 27 years of service for the Joliet, Illinois Fire Department. Mr. Kleinhoffer was a member of the Calloway...
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Nelda A. Murphy

November 8, 1925 - February 18, 2022

Mrs. Nelda A. Murphy, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Friday, February 18, 2022, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Murphy was born on November 8, 1925, in Stewart County, Tennessee to the late John David Downs and Beulah Irene (Wiggins) Downs. She was the co-owner and operator of Murray Home & Auto along with her first husband, J.D. Murphy. Mrs. Murphy was of the...
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Larry Parks

October 9, 1936 - February 17, 2022

Mr. Larry Parks, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2022, at his home. Mr. Parks was born on October 9, 1936, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Otto Parks and Eva Rose Parks. He was a field representative for IBM for 29 years and was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Mr. Parks was a United States Air Force Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was...
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Wilma Wiser

February 17, 2022

Mrs. Wilma Johnson Wiser, age 89 died Thursday, February 17, 2022, at the home of her childhood which is now her son's home. She was born in Calloway County Kentucky on April 28, 1932, to the late Tannie D. Johnson and Obera Jones Johnson. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Ed Wiser; one son-in-law, Curt Ewing; three sisters, Elizabeth Watson, Sue...
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Jackie Geurin

July 22, 1943 - February 16, 2022

Mr. Jackie Geurin, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Mills Nursing & Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was born in Calloway County Kentucky on July 22, 1943, to the late J.D. Geurin and Tillie Eldridge Geurin. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by one sister, Linda Parker and two brothers, Joe Geurin and Kenneth Geurin. Jackie...
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Thomas Lee Goodwin

February 1, 1942 - February 16, 2022

Mr. Thomas Lee Goodwin, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at his home. Mr. Goodwin was born on February 1, 1942, in Roswell, New Mexico to the late George Goodwin and Anna Mary (Stiles) Goodwin. He retired from Murray State University as a cook and was an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one aunt, Nelle Farris;...
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John T. "Papa John" Higgins

March 12, 1938 - February 16, 2022

Mr. John T. "Papa John" Higgins, age 83, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Higgins was born in Golden Pond, Kentucky on March 12, 1938. He was retired from Briggs and Stratton and was a member of the Old Salem Baptist Church in Murray. Mr. Higgins enjoyed gardening, flowers, camping and fishing. Mr. Higgins was...
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George Thomas Lenzey

February 27, 1946 - February 15, 2022

Mr. George Thomas Lenzey, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Lenzey was born on February 27, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to the late George F. Lenzey and Betty (Tackles) Lenzey. He retired as a courier for Enterprise Rent-A-Car and was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church. Mr. Lenzey was Navy Veteran of the Vietnam...
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Bettye Sue Jones

October 1, 1935 - February 15, 2022

Mrs. Bettye Sue Outland Jones, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Jones was born October 1, 1935, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Milburn Outland and Ola McKinney Outland. She was a retired manager of Keith's Men's Shop in Logan, Ohio. Bettye was a 1954 graduate of Murray High School; she was also a member of Grace...
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Joe Thomas Brandon

July 4, 1940 - February 14, 2022

Mr. Joe Thomas Brandon, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died, Monday, February 14, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Brandon was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on July 4, 1940, to the late Robbie Young Brandon and Polly Demetris (Key) Brandon. He retired from General Tire as a forklift operator and was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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Rebecca G. Miller

August 2, 1938 - February 13, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca G. Miller, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, February 13, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Miller was born on August 2, 1938, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late T.W. "Dub" Guthrie and Mildred Jesse (Cooper) Guthrie. She was a homemaker and retired from the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Miller was a member of the Goshen...
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Rocky L. Napier

September 3, 1956 - February 12, 2022

Mr. Rocky L. Napier, age 65, of Murray, Kentucky died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Napier was born on September 3, 1956, in Lafayette, Tennessee to the late Ralph Joel Napier and Mildred Marie (Bohannon) Napier. He was a Business Representative for BASF Chemical Corporation in the Agricultural Division for 25 years and was a member of Elm...
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Kenneth Ray McClarty

December 26, 1932 - February 12, 2022

Mr. Kenneth Ray McClarty, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at Passion and Purpose Home Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. McClarty was born in Paragould, Arkansas on December 26, 1932, to the late Ralph and Lorraine (Angotti) McClarty. Mr. McClarty retired from the United States Army, serving in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Mr. McClarty enjoyed playing guitar,...
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Robert Hugo Hopkins

December 28, 1967 - February 12, 2022

Mr. Robert Hugo Hopkins, age 54, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, February 12, 2022, at his home. Mr. Hopkins was born December 28, 1967, in Murray, Kentucky. He was a self-employed electrician. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Bob" William Hopkins; as well as his paternal grandparents, Robert S. and Isabell R. Hopkins. Survivors include one son, Justice "X.A."...
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Lottie Beatrice Poyner

September 22, 1924 - February 10, 2022

Mrs. Lottie Beatrice Poyner, age 97, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Poyner was born in Stewart County, Tennessee, on September 22, 1924, to the late Sam Newberry and Lucy (Robinson) Newberry. Mrs. Poyner retired from Mattel and was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs....
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Shirley Jean Dunn

November 10, 1941 - February 10, 2022

Mrs. Shirley Jean Dunn, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, February 10, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Dunn was born on November 10, 1941, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Felix Williams and Bessie Williams Collins. She retired after 30 years as the office manager for the Murray State University Education Department and was a member of the University Church of Christ in Murray,...
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Angela L. Jackson

May 2, 1967 - February 7, 2022

Ms. Angela L. Jackson, age 54, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Jackson was born in Trenton, Michigan on May 2, 1967. Mrs. Jackson was employed by Town & Country Motorsports in Murray. She was a 1985 graduate of Calloway County High School and was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. Ms. Jackson is...
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William Bryan White

November 14, 1959 - February 5, 2022

Mr. William Bryan White, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. White was born November 14, 1959, in Murray, Kentucky. He was a member of the Green Plain Church of Christ. Bryan was preceded in death by his father, Buddy White. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Mary White Lowrie and Jim...
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James "C.J." Allan

October 4, 1941 - February 4, 2022

Mr. James C.J. Allan, age 80, of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Allan was born October 4, 1941, in Denver, Colorado to the late James Eddie Allan III and Florence Louise Krutz Allan. C.J. was a motorcycle engraver and was known as the father of modern motorcycle engraving. He was also of the Christian faith. In addition...
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Albert J. Torsak

November 28, 1942 - February 2, 2022

Mr. Albert J. Torsak, age 79 of Murray, Kentucky passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Torsak was born November 28, 1942, in Ogden, Utah, to the late Albert Torsak Sr. and Mary Jane Beck Tallman. Albert was a retired Engineer with Ingersoll Rand and was a member of the Poplar Spring Baptist Church. He was a member of the Murray Masonic...
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Michael Ingersoll

February 2, 2022

Michael Hancock Ingersoll was born August 3, 1946, at Cardwell Clinic in Providence, KY to Mabel Gwendolyn and OT Ingersoll. He spent his younger years with his grandparents while his mother and father travelled for her nursing career. His first year of school was in Diamond, Kentucky where his grandfather Bill Hancock lived. He later decided to live in Providence, Ky, with his grandmother...
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Korey Keith Morton

February 2, 2022

Mr. Korey Keith Morton, age 50, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, February 2, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Korey was born August 13, 1971, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Billy Keith Morton and Joyce Ed Ahart Morton. He was a graduate of Calloway County High School and was employed with Pella. Survivors include two brothers, Shane Morton of Almo, Kentucky and...
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Billie Brooks Turner

March 20, 1930 - February 1, 2022

Mrs. Billie Brooks Turner, age 91, of Puryear, Tennessee, died on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at her home. Mrs. Turner was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on March 20, 1930, to the late Sam Paschall and Jennie Bell (Webb) Paschall. Mrs. Turner farmed, alongside her family, her entire life doing whatever chores or tasks it demanded from her. She enjoyed gardening, canning, fishing and caring...
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Victoria Jo Pond Canter

November 23, 1969 - January 30, 2022

Mrs. Victoria Jo (Pond) Canter, age 52, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Canter was born in Somerset, Kentucky on November 23, 1969, to the late Harold Richard Pond and Betty Jo (Roberts) Pond. Mrs. Canter was a homemaker and a member of Green Plain Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Canter was...
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Billy Rue Nix

September 1, 1942 - January 30, 2022

While visiting Florida Billy Rue Nix, 79 a lifelong resident of Murray, KY died January 30th, 2022, at Advent Health in Sebring, FL. Billy was born September 1st, 1942, in Murray, KY to William Rue and Lorene (Morris) Nix. Preceding him in death was a son Tripp Nix and a sister Bette Tucker. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years Janice Paschall Nix, his son John Paul Nix of Pagosa...
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Howard "JR" Pervine

January 30, 2022

Mr. Howard "JR" Pervine, age 98, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Pervine was born on July 21, 1923, in Hartford City, Indiana, to the late Howard Irvine Pervine Sr. and Rebecca Ruth Bosworth Pervine. He was a graduate of Purdue University and owned and operated Pervine's Kitchens in Lafayette, Indiana. Howard was a...
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Flora Mae "Sib" Watkins

July 5, 1933 - January 30, 2022

Mrs. Flora Mae "Sib" Watkins, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, January 30, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Watkins was born on July 5, 1933, in Harlin County, Kentucky. She was a homemaker who enjoyed fishing and spoiling her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Watkins; mother, Millie (Osborne) Saylor;...
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Wendell Hunt Smock

November 20, 1938 - January 29, 2022

Mr. Wendell Hunt Smock, age 83 of Murray, KY., passed away on January 29, 2022, at the Calvert City Convalescent Center. He was born on November 20, 1938, in Louisville, Ky. To Wendell Merritt and Mary Mildred Hunt Smock. A graduate of the Kentucky Military Institute, he received his MA in English at the University of Kentucky in 1965 where he was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. In 1965 ,...
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Daryl Bushrod

May 3, 1960 - January 29, 2022

Mr. Daryl Bushrod, age 61, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Continue Care Hospital at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. Daryl was born May 3, 1960, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Miley Bushrod Sr and Inez Walker Bushrod. Daryl worked at Murray State University and as a Construction Worker; he also owned Cole Bushrod Barbecue in Hazel, Kentucky; he...
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Michael "Bush" Rives

October 22, 1947 - January 28, 2022

Mr. Michael Lloyd "Bush" Rives, age 74, of the Murray, Kentucky area died on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Rives was born October 22, 1947, in Boaz, Kentucky to the late Rudolph Ross Rives and Ruby Jones Rives. He was a retired Master auto bodyman and was a graduate of Murray State University. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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Peggy (Lee) Gibson

July 3, 1938 - January 28, 2022

Ms. Peggy (Lee) Gibson, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, January 28, 2022, at her home. Ms. Gibson was born on July 3, 1938, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Howard Lee and Edith (Howard) Lee. She retired as a caregiver and was a member of the Hazel Baptist Church. She enjoyed baking and sharing with others and loved her music. Her walls were filled with family pictures...
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Nellie Mae (Marshall) Hays

October 18, 1932 - January 27, 2022

Mrs. Nellie Mae (Marshall) Hays, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Hays was born on October 18, 1932, in Almo, Kentucky to the late George Marshall and Lorena (Barnett) Marshall. In addition to her parents Mrs. Hays was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Bobby E. Hays, who died on July 21, 2013;...
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