J. H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, KY

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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Walter Lee Steely

September 27, 1940 - December 25, 2020

Walter Lee Steely received the grandest Christmas present ever celebrating with our savior. On December 25, 2020, he passed peacefully surrounded by his family. Born September 27, 1940, to the late Leland and Alice Steely, he lived in Hazel, Kentucky with his sister, Anna Lou Steely Coleman; and brothers, Howard Steely (Freda) and the late Johnny Steely who passed as a child. On December 29, 1963...
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Alan Ray Jones

March 16, 1952 - December 24, 2020

Mr. Alan Ray Jones, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Private family burial services will be held. Online condolences can be made at www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge.
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Frank Vasterling III

January 16, 1947 - December 24, 2020

Mr. Frank Vasterling III, age 73, died on Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his home. Frank was born January 16, 1947 in Port Sulphur, Louisiana to the late Frank Chester Vasterling II and Edna Claire Rothaug Vasterling. He was a retired software developer for IBM, was of the Catholic Faith and an Air Force Veteran during the Vietnam War. He earned an Associate degree from Delgado Community...
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Patsy Thomasson

September 22, 1937 - December 24, 2020

Patsy Mae Thomasson, 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed peacefully into Heaven on Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, at the Calvert Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky. She was born Sep 22, 1937, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to Hersie Hopkins and Novena Bedwell Hopkins. Patsy married Jack Thomasson on Feb. 17, 1968 and they lived and worked in St. Louis, Missouri for 32 years before retiring back...
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Luenell Carrol

January 22, 1929 - December 23, 2020

Mrs. Luenell Carrol, age 91, of Hardin, Kentucky, died at The Farm at Puryear, Tennessee on Wednesday, December 23, 2020. Mrs. Carrol was born in Sharp, Kentucky on January 22, 1929, to the late John Alton and Susie Miller Alton. Mrs. Carrol worked at Murray Hosiery Mills. She got her GED and received her LPN degree in November of 1969 in Murray, Kentucky. She received her RN degree in 1973...
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Luis A. Mancilla, Jr.

December 21, 2020

Mr. Luis A. Mancilla, Jr., age 53, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Monday, December 21, 2020. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Jack D. Rose

September 1, 1943 - December 21, 2020

Dr. Jack D. Rose, the former mayor of Murray, died Monday of complications following surgery to remove a tumor near his brain. He was 77 years old. Rose was born in Murray in 1943 at his family's home, a converted schoolhouse. After graduating from Murray High School and Murray State University, he began his education career as a teacher at Greenville High School. Jack Rose married Janice...
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Rex G. Ross

June 11, 1927 - December 21, 2020

Mr. Rex G. Ross, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, December 21, 2020, at Green Acres Health Care in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Ross was born June 11, 1927, in Calloway County, Kentucky. He was a retired courier for Peoples Bank and was an Army Air Corps Veteran during WWII. Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his father, Roy Ross; as well as his wife, Florence Myer Ross. Survivors...
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Dixie Marie Hopkins

July 8, 1933 - December 20, 2020

Mrs. Dixie M. Hopkins, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, December 20, 2020, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray. Mrs. Hopkins was born in Benton, Kentucky, on July 8, 1933, to the late Alva Crow Green and Lallah Lee (Parker) Green. Mrs. Hopkins was a retired speech pathologist having owned and operated her private practice. She was a member of the American Speech and Hearing...
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Michael Wayne Rhodes

February 25, 1959 - December 19, 2020

Mr. Michael Wayne Rhodes, age 61, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Rhodes was born in Fulton, Kentucky, on February 25, 1959, to the late Jerry Wayne Rhodes and Evelyn Sue Paschall Rhodes. He was a retired painter. In addition to his brother, he was preceded in death by one brother, Ricky Lynn Rhodes. Survivors...
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Mark Edward Kennedy

June 19, 1954 - December 19, 2020

Mark Edward Kennedy, 66, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, Dec. 19 in Nashville, Tennessee surrounded by his family. He was born June 19, 1954, in Murray, Kentucky, to Keith and Jean Kennedy, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Murray High School, attended Murray State University, and retired from Murray Electric System in 2015. He was an Eagle Scout and a lifelong explorer and...
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Emily Anne Warner Watson

August 16, 1932 - December 18, 2020

Mrs. Emily Anne Warner Watson, age 88, passed peacefully into Heaven on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Watson was born on August 16, 1932, in Lexington, Kentucky, to the late Sherman Ray Warner and Virginia Steele Crowe Warner Vaughn. Mrs. Watson served as the Deputy Circuit Court Clerk in Scott County. She was a 25-year volunteer at...
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Jacqueline A. Lockwood

December 24, 1963 - December 18, 2020

Mrs. Jacqueline A. Lockwood, age 56, of New Concord, Kentucky, died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at her home after an extended illness. Mrs. Lockwood was born in Glasgow, Scotland, on December 24, 1963, to Charles Munro and Jesse (Bell) Munro. Mrs. Lockwood before becoming ill was employed by the Murray Wal-Mart. She attended the New Concord Church of Christ. Mrs. Lockwood was preceded...
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Emajean (Walker) Thurman

April 1, 1931 - December 18, 2020

Mrs. Emajean (Walker) Thurman, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mrs. Thurman was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, om April 1, 1931, to the late Gairey Walker and Ethel (Lovett) Walker. Mrs. Thurman was a retired registered nurse. She was a member American Nurses Association for 30+ years and a member...
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Arthur Robert "A.R." Hatcher

November 18, 1935 - December 17, 2020

Arthur Robert "A.R." Hatcher, 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, December 17, 2020. He was born November 18, 1935, in Hodgenville, Kentucky, to Henry Wilson and Mary Geneva Hatcher, who preceded him in death. He graduated from Hodgenville High School and attended Western Kentucky University. He began his finance career with Time Finance Co. in Elizabethtown before moving to Benton as...
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Phillip Royce Jones

December 17, 2020

Mr. Phillip Royce Jones, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Jones was born May 11, 1948 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Fred and Violet Thomas Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired Probation & Parole officer in Mayfield, Kentucky, he owned and operated Jones General Store in Farmington, Kentucky...
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James Michael "Jim" LaValle

September 11, 1962 - December 16, 2020

Dr. James Michael "Jim" LaValle, age 58, a resident of Murray, Kentucky for 15 years, died on, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at his home. Dr. LaValle was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 11, 1962. He was a college professor, who taught at numerous colleges and universities, specializing in Sociology and Criminology. Dr. LaValle was preceded in death by his father, Richard Donald...
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Georgette M. Pickering

October 4, 1924 - December 12, 2020

Mrs. Georgette M. Pickering, age 96, of Benton, Kentucky, died on, Saturday, December 12, 2020, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Pickering was born on October 4, 1924, in Elkville, Illinois to the late Alfred Heiple and Emily Poirot Heiple. She retired from the Dietary Department at the Centerville Hospital in Centerville, Illinois and was a member of the Hardin...
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Phillip Dale Thompson

September 13, 1962 - December 11, 2020

Phillip Dale Thompson, 58, was called home to be with his Lord & Savior on December 11, 2020. Phill was born on September 13, 1962 in Paducah, Ky. and had the ability to roll with the punches, go with the flow, and find humor in most every scenario including his last few weeks battling the complications of cancer. Phill took his last peaceful breath after saying he'd go first just to check...
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Bobbie Jean Piotrowski

October 21, 1932 - December 11, 2020

Bobbie was the beloved wife of Harry Joseph Piotrowski for 66 years. She was the loving mother of Steven (Lynda) Piotrowski and Denise (Paul) Kelsey. She was the loving grandmother to Nicholas and Madeline Kelsey and Jason (Ashley) Major. Dear Sister-in-law to Franziska Piotrowski. She had several nieces and nephews, and was fond of all, making sure that their respective birthdays were noted...
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Dortha Ann Dick

May 7, 1933 - December 11, 2020

Mrs. Dortha Ann Dick, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at the Mills Nursing Home in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mrs. Dick was born on May 7, 1933, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late John Christopher Calhoon and Gorden Ethel Rhoads Calhoon. She worked for General Motors in Michigan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, LC Dick. ...
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Larry Edgar Cain

April 17, 1944 - December 8, 2020

Mr. Larry Cain, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at his home. Mr. Cain was born on April 17, 1944, in Murray, Kentucky to the late James Edwin Cain and Mary Kathryne Farmer Cain. He was the owner and operator of Advanced Security and Electronics. Mr. Cain was an elder and member at the North Pleasant Grove Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded...
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Terry Wayne Farris

June 1, 1944 - December 7, 2020

Mr. Terry Wayne Farris, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on, Monday, December 7, 2020, at the Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was born in Murray, Kentucky on June 1, 1944, to the late Asher and Mildred (Carrol) Farris. Mr. Farris was retired from the Saputo in Murray and was an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister,...
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Raymon B. Brittain

September 6, 1921 - December 6, 2020

Mr. Raymon B. Brittain, age 99, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, December 6, 2020, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Brittain was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, on September 6, 1921, to the late Samuel McCuen "Mack" Brittain and Mary Ellen (McDaniel) Brittain. Mr. Brittain was a carpenter and retired from Murray State University in the maintenance department. He was an...
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Terra - Jo Robinson

November 14, 1993 - December 3, 2020

Ms. Terra – Jo Robinson, age 27, of Puryear, Tennessee, formerly of Murray, died on Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital after an extended illness. Terra - Jo was born on November 14, 1993. She was a 2012 graduate of Calloway County High School and was a member of the Hazel Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her mother, Shannon (Merrit)...
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Carolyn Faye Warner

June 26, 1953 - December 2, 2020

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Warner, age 67 of Murray, Kentucky died, Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at Mills Health and Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. She was a member of the Cherry Corner Baptist Church; she was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary. She was a homemaker Carolyn was born in Murray, Kentucky on June 26, 1953 to the late James C. Lamb and Dorothy Nell Coursey Lamb. In addition to her...
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Joe Rob Haley

October 10, 1927 - December 2, 2020

Mr. Joe Rob Haley, age 93, of Almo, Kentucky, died on, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Haley was born at his home in Dexter, Kentucky, on October 10, 1927, to the late Charley Wesley Haley and Lena Bell Chapman Haley. Mr. Haley was a farmer, worked at Tappan Manufacturing Company, and later retired from the Calloway County School...
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Anna Mary Ragsdale

September 9, 1925 - December 1, 2020

Mrs. Anna Mary Ragsdale, age 95 of Murray, Kentucky died, Tuesday, December 1, 2020. She was born in Model, Tennessee on September 9, 1925 to the late William Fred Dilday and Launa Hicks Dilday Anna was retired from the Kenlake State Park; she was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband James Albert Ragsdale; one...
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William Thomas Lamb, Jr.

May 7, 1940 - December 1, 2020

Mr. William Thomas Lamb, Jr., age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, December 1, 2020, at his home. Mr. Lamb was born on May 7, 1940, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late William Thomas Lamb, Sr. and Euple Parrish Lamb. He retired after 37 years of service at General Tire and was a farmer. Mr. Lamb was a member of the Hardin Baptist Church and the Extreme Makeover Sunday School...
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Tommy Wayne McDonald, Jr.

November 30, 2020

Mr. Tommy Wayne McDonald, Jr., age 54, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
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Margaret A. Cloys

November 30, 2020

Mrs. Margaret Ann Cloys, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Mayfield Health & Rehab. Mrs. Cloys was born on December 2, 1935, in Murray, Kentucky to the late, Lawrence Dick and Virgie Hill Dick. She retired from Murray State University where she was the office manager of the history department. Mrs. Cloys graduated from Murray State University with a Bachelor...
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Shirley Alexander

November 13, 1941 - November 30, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Alexander, age, 79 of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, November 30, 2020 at Mill's Health and Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. She was a member of the Palestine United Methodist Church. Shirley was born in Murray, Kentucky on November 13, 1941 to the late Herbert Miller and Ina Mae Parrish Miller. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Harold...
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Jessie B. Young

May 13, 1936 - November 29, 2020

Mr. Jessie B. Young, age 84, of Paducah, Kentucky, died on, Sunday, November 29, 2020, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Young was born in Viper, Kentucky on May 13, 1936, to the late Milford Young and Lizzie (Addington) Young. Mr. Young was a retired U.S. Marine and a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his retirement Mr. Young was a long...
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Burie "Huz" Giles

February 23, 1928 - November 27, 2020

Mr. Burie "Huz" Giles, age 92, of the Dukedom community, Kentucky, died on, Friday, November 27, 2020, at the Mills Nursing & Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Giles was born on February 23, 1928, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Elvin Giles and Ruth Lovett Giles. He retired as the plant foreman after 47 years of service with AT&T; he loved his men like they were family. Mr. Giles was...
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Nancy Ann Houseright

April 16, 1951 - November 26, 2020

Ms. Nancy Ann Houseright, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Houseright was born on April 16, 1951, in Mount Vernon, Illinois to the late Carl Jerome Houseright and Mary Laura Daniels Houseright. She worked for Fisher Price and retired from Pella. Ms. Houseright received an Associate of Arts...
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James Robert Towery

December 15, 1930 - November 26, 2020

Mr. James Robert Towery, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Thursday, November 26, 2020, at the Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Towery was born on December 15, 1930, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Robert E. Towery and Myra Hanley Towery. He was a retired millwright worker and farmer. Mr. Towery was a member of the West Fork Baptist Church. In addition...
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Eugene E. Wrye

September 21, 1930 - November 24, 2020

Mr. Eugene "Gene" Wrye, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at his home. Mr. Wrye was born on September 21, 1930, in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated from Highland Park High School and attended community college. He worked until his retirement in the automotive industry in and around the Detroit area. He and his wife Rhonda retired in 1992 to a house they had...
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Dana Lester

September 22, 1968 - November 24, 2020

Mrs. Dana Lester, age 52, of New Concord, Kentucky died Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at her home. Mrs. Lester was born in Clarksville, Tennessee on September 22, 1968. She was a secretary for LWM Repairs and was a member of the Blood River Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, George Clinard; as well as two sisters, Christy Clinard and Darla Clinard. Survivors include...
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Lonnie "Red" Flood

November 23, 2020

Mr. Lonnie E. "Red" Flood, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died at his home on Monday, November 23, 2020. Mr. Flood was born October 28, 1938, in Trigg County, Kentucky, to the late Marvin Flood and Olive Futrell Flood. Red work for over 40 years at Fitts Block and Ready Mix as a block truck driver. He attended the Bethel United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
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Robert "Bob" Nolan Bowden

November 3, 1940 - November 23, 2020

Mr. Robert "Bob" Nolan Bowden, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky died on Monday, November 23, 2020, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray. Mr. Bowden was born in Covington, Kentucky, on November 3, 1940, to the late Everett A. and Olive Gresham Bowden. Mr. Bowden grew up in Louisville, Kentucky, and was a graduate of Castle Heights Military Academy in Lebanon, Tennessee. He retired from the U.S....
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Isabel Jetton

January 16, 1933 - November 22, 2020

Mrs. Isabel Kelso Jetton, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, November 22, 2020, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Isabel was born January 16, 1933, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Urie F. Kelso and Rachel Armstrong Kelso. She was retired from Boone's Laundry, was a former member of the Beech Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church, and attended the Bell City Baptist Church....
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Sharon Wells

July 31, 1940 - November 21, 2020

Mrs. Sharon McIntosh Wells, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab Center in Calvert City, Kentucky, after an extended illness. Mrs. Wells was born in Murray, Kentucky, on July 31, 1940, to the late Roley C. McIntosh and Alma Faughn McIntosh. Mrs. Wells was the office manager for the family's owned and operated business, Wells Electric...
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Bobby "Russ" Wall, Jr.

June 6, 1957 - November 19, 2020

Dr. Bobby Russell Wall, Jr., age 63, of Murray, Kentucky lost his battle with cancer on, Thursday, November 19, 2020, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Dr. Wall was born on June 6, 1957, in Clarksville, Tennessee. He was a loving husband and father, a caring son, devoted brother, and a great friend to all who knew him. Russ was born a leader, and as a great leader does, he always put...
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Freddy Hendon

May 15, 1945 - November 18, 2020

Mr. Freddy Hendon, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Hendon was born May 15, 1945 in Murray, Kentucky to the late Edward Lamar Hendon and Audrey Smith Hendon. He was a used car broker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gail Thurman Hendon; nephew, Kevin...
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Wyona Howard

August 16, 1926 - November 18, 2020

Mrs. Wyona A. Howard, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky died on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at the Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. She was born in Marshall County, Kentucky on August 16, 1926 to the late William Leslie Arnett and Gertie Crouch In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Billy G. Howard; two grandchildren, Jeff Hodges and Christie...
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Carolyn Ann Hoover

June 3, 1941 - November 18, 2020

Carolyn Turner Hoover, age 79, of Keymar, Maryland took her spiritual journey home on Wednesday, November 18, 2020, at 8:45 a.m. at her daughters' home where she lived. She is survived by her three daughters Lisa Ford, Tammy Babkoff, and Debbie Newcomer; eight dearly loved grandchildren; seven precious great-grandchildren; sister, Grace Marine; and sister-in-law, Lawanda Hoover. She was...
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