J. H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, KY

Joanne Overby Cavitt

November 11, 1930 - December 7, 2021

Mrs. Joanne Overby Cavitt, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, December 7, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Cavitt was born on November 11, 1930, in Graves County, Kentucky to the late Luby Curtis Overby and Kathleen (Snow) Overby. She was self employed making custom home furnishings, worked as the bookkeeper for Murray Lumber Company, and...
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Barbara Nell Gorz

April 23, 1946 - December 5, 2021

Ms. Barbara Nell Gorz, age 75, of Madisonville, Kentucky, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Madisonville, Kentucky. Ms. Gorz was born on April 23, 1946, in Hardin, Kentucky to the late AB Knight and Ruth (Rudolph) Knight. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include one daughter, Kim Baker and husband Bob of Pulaski, Tennessee; two sons,...
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Dorothy L. Foster

April 3, 1935 - December 5, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy L. Foster, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, December 5, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Foster was born on April 3, 1935, in Thibodaux, Louisiana to the late Lonnie Rollison and Josephine Fakier Field. She was a homemaker and a member of the Westside Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was...
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Nancy M. Lewandowski

July 13, 1928 - December 3, 2021

Mrs. Nancy M. Lewandowski, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky, (formerly of Dunkirk, New York) died on Friday, December 3, 2021, at her daughters' home. Mrs. Lewandowski was born in Washington, North Carolina, on July 13, 1928, to the late John Harris and Nancy (Robinson) Harris. Mrs. Lewandowski retired in 1994 from the Dunkirk Evening Observer as Assistant Circulation Manager for over 40 years....
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Inez Francis Lyon

August 22, 1954 - December 2, 2021

Ms. Inez Francis Lyon, age 67, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at her home. Ms. Lyon was born on August 22, 1954, in Guilford, Connecticut to the late Earl F. Lyon and Jacquelin (Smith) Lyon. She worked as a cashier at Winslow Dining Hall at Murray State University. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her partner, Charles Parker. Survivors...
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Essie M. Bailey

July 20, 1925 - December 2, 2021

Miss Essie M. Bailey, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, December 2, 2021, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray. Miss Bailey was born on July 20, 1925, in Henry County, Tennessee. After working at the Ryan Milk Co. from 1947 – 1952, Essie worked as the personal secretary for attorney, Nat Ryan Hughes from 1952 until his death in 1981. She continued to work in the office of the...
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Barbara Elizabeth Szmagalski

July 15, 1949 - December 1, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Elizabeth Szmagalski, age 72, of Clarksville, Tennessee died Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was retired from Murray Calloway County Hospital and was of Methodist faith. Barbara was born in Sackville, New Brunswick, Canada on July 15, 1949, to the late Wylie Calvin Trenholm and Mabel Ernestine McIntosh Trenholm. In addition to her...
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Jerry M. "Whitie" White

August 30, 1942 - November 29, 2021

Mr. Jerry M. "Whitie" White, age 79, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Monday, November 29, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. White was born August 30, 1942, in Hazel, Kentucky, to the late Earlie White and Ovie Adams White. Jerry was a car detailer for over 60 years, working last for Dale Nance Auto. Jerry was of the Methodist faith and served in the...
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Sherry Dian Edwards

October 7, 1948 - November 28, 2021

Mrs. Sherry Dian Edwards, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Edwards was born in Murray, Kentucky on October 7, 1948, to the late Trellis Parker McCuiston and Emma Lee McKinney McCuiston. She was a homemaker, a member of the First Baptist Church of Murray, and the Bill Adams Sunday School Class. Mrs....
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Geneva B. Lee

September 24, 1925 - November 28, 2021

Mrs. Geneva B. Lee, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, November 28, 2021, at the Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, Kentucky. Mrs. Lee was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on September 24, 1925, to the late Samuel Charles Tucker and Clara (Wyatt) Tucker Hutchens. Mrs. Lee was a homemaker and retired from Fisher Price in Murray. She was a member of the Spring Creek...
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Hal Bluford Allbritten

March 23, 1942 - November 27, 2021

Mr. Hal Bluford "Hoolie" Allbritten, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at the Murray- Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Allbritten was born March 23, 1942, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Wendall and Sadie Wilson Allbritten. Hal retired from Pennwalt Chemical after 30 years as a chemical operator. He was also a farmer and cattleman and attended the Glendale Road...
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Thomas Morris

November 25, 2021

Mr. Thomas J. "Curly" Morris, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, November 25, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Morris was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on June 20, 1944, to the late Cody Thomas Morris and Margie Sue (Turner) Morris. Mr. Morris worked as a carpenter, did autobody work, and later retired from the Calloway County Road...
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James D. Harrison

January 23, 1933 - November 24, 2021

Mr. James D. Harrison, age 88, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away on November 24, 2021, at his home in Kirksey. James was born on January 23, 1933, in Graves County, Kentucky. He graduated as the valedictorian of his 1951 Sedalia High School class. On June 20, 1953, he married the love of his life, Bobbie Joan Adams. In September of 1953 he was drafted into the United States Army where he...
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Shirley K. Lane

November 24, 2021

Ms. Shirley K. Lane, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Lane was born in Murray, Kentucky on September 14,1951 to the late James Lamb and Dorothy Coursey Lamb. She was a retired Food Service Manager for the Murray Head Start, a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary, a senior cornhole champion, avid...
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Carolyn Carter Reagan

February 28, 1928 - November 22, 2021

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only. Please refer to the actual date of death in the obituary.**** Carolyn Carter Reagan, 92, of Murray, Kentucky, left this world January 27, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Gathering restrictions during the pandemic delayed the traditional service. The family invites friends of...
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Robert Glenn Earley

September 3, 1941 - November 20, 2021

Mr. Robert Glenn Earley, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Robert was born on September 3, 1941, to Pauline Jones Earley and Stephen Edward Earley. Preceding him in death was his wife, Ruth; sisters, Thelma Pressler and Joyce Schott; as well as brothers, Edward Earley and Frank Earley. Robert was...
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Helen Mae McCuiston

January 21, 1936 - November 19, 2021

Mrs. Helen Mae McCuiston, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, November 19, 2021, at Mayfield Health & Rehab in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mrs. McCuiston was born on January 21, 1936, in Washington, D.C. to the late Carlton C. Fink and Louise (Miller) Fink. She retired from the Murray-Calloway County Hospital as a registered surgical nurse and was a member of the Hardin Baptist Church. In...
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Larry Wayne Miller

September 4, 1944 - November 18, 2021

Mr. Larry Wayne Miller, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miller was born in Olney, Illinois on September 4, 1944, to the late Melvin Hershel Miller and Ellaneita (Jones) Miller. Mr. Miller retired as police captain from the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad in Hammond, Indiana after 30 plus years...
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John Harlen Arnold, Jr.

June 26, 1941 - November 18, 2021

Mr. John Harlen Arnold, Jr., age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021, at the Green Acres Healthcare in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Arnold was born on June 26, 1941, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late John H. Arnold, Sr. and Nettie Frances (Dunn) Arnold. He was retired from Fisher-Price Mattel and also retired after over 30 years serving as a Baptist Minister. Mr....
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Leonard William Hardy III

May 27, 1965 - November 17, 2021

Mr. Leonard William Hardy, III, age 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Hardy was born on May 27, 1965, in Ware, Massachusetts. Mr. Hardy was a Navy veteran and a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Mr. Hardy is preceded in death by his father, Leonard William Hardy, Jr. He is survived by his...
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Prue Wilton Kelly

October 28, 1936 - November 17, 2021

Dr. Prue Wilton Kelly, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, November 17, 2021, at his home. Dr. Kelly was born on October 28, 1936, in Anderson County, South Carolina to the late Dr. Prue Harvey Kelly and Bessie Mae Yeargin Kelly. Dr. Kelly was a member of the Liberty Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He was the first resident trained Radiologist in Murray and served at Murray...
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Stephen Kemp

June 17, 1953 - November 16, 2021

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only.**** Mr. Stephen Kemp, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, went to join his Lord on Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Kemp was born June 17, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan to Charles Kemp and Sue Adams Kemp. He was retired from the United States Navy as a...
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Ola Mae Hughes

September 21, 1928 - November 15, 2021

Mrs. Ola Mae Hughes, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky died Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Hughes was born on September 21, 1928, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Henry Edgar Jones and Delilah Gertrude Rogers Jones. She was a homemaker and a member of the Westside Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Juston M...
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Virginia F. Mathis

April 11, 1926 - November 15, 2021

Mrs. Virginia F. Mathis, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, November 15, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Mathis was born on April 11, 1926, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Starkey D. Futrell and Annie (Robertson) Futrell. She was a homemaker and a member of the New Providence Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was...
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Brenda Carol Russell

September 5, 1955 - November 14, 2021

Ms. Brenda Carol Russell, age 66, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at the Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Ms. Russell was born on September 5, 1955, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Harry Lewis Russell and Anna Belle (Lash) Russell. She earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Murray State University in 1981 and worked in the I.T. Department at the...
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Paula Jo Frederick

November 9, 2021

Mrs. Paula Jo Frederick, age 65, of Farmington, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at home. Mrs. Frederick was born on November 1, 1956, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Cleveland Foy and Melda Faye Paschall Foy. She had worked many years as a social worker for the Lakeway Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, Kentucky and was of the Christian Faith. In addition to her...
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Wanda Lou Colson Craig

October 25, 1945 - November 6, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Lou Colson Craig, age 76, of Buchanan, Tennessee, died on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Craig was born October 25, 1945, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Eury Colson and Ruby Kirk Colson. Wanda worked at the Holley Carburetor Plant in Paris, Tennessee and retired from Fisher-Price Mattel. She was a member of the Point Pleasant Baptist...
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Cathryn C. Garrott

January 7, 1924 - November 6, 2021

Mrs. Cathryn C. Garrott, age 97, of Murray, Kentucky died on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Altenheim Senior Health Care Community in Louisville, Kentucky. Mrs. Garrott was born on January 7, 1924, in Symsonia, Kentucky to the late Emmett Newman Coleman and Roberta Josephine Crowell Coleman. Cathryn was a homemaker and an avid Murray State football and basketball fan. She enjoyed playing...
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Cynthia G. Outland

June 12, 1959 - November 6, 2021

Ms. Cynthia G. Outland, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, November 6, 2021, at the Murray - Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Outland was born in Murray, Kentucky, on June 12, 1959, to the late Hardy Outland and Daytha (Nance) Outland. Ms. Outland retired from Wal-Mart after 33 years of service, and later worked as a bus monitor for the Calloway County Pre-School. She was a member...
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Larry R. Stone

December 3, 1947 - November 5, 2021

Mr. Larry R. Stone, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, November 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Stone was born in Murray, Kentucky, on December 3, 1947, to the late Rex Stone and Estell (Shekell) Stone. Mr. Stone retired from Fisher Price and was of the Baptist faith. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the 1st Calvary Division and was a member of the VFW Post #6291. ...
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Ricky James Boggess

October 1, 1965 - November 4, 2021

Mr. Ricky James Boggess, age 56, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Mr. Boggess was born on October 1, 1965, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the owner and operator of Sykes Plumbing and was of the Baptist Faith. Mr. Boggess was a member of the Murray Masonic Lodge #105 and the TMXA Association. Mr....
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Patsy Lee Steynen

April 26, 1942 - November 3, 2021

Mrs. Patsy Lee (Edison) Steynen, age 79, of The Dalles, Oregon, died on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Steynen was born in Buffalo, Wyoming on April 26, 1942. She retired from the Bank of America. Mrs. Steynen was preceded in death by her husband, Benjamin Steynen; father, Loren Nichols; her mother, Agatha (Hulet)...
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Ellie Kenneth Jackson

December 19, 1962 - October 30, 2021

Mr. Ellie Kenneth Jackson, age 58, of Hazel, Kentucky, died Saturday, October 30, 2021, at his home. Mr. Jackson was born on December 19, 1962, in Calloway County, Kentucky. Before becoming ill Mr. Jackson worked in the lawn care industry. Mr. Jackson was preceded in death by his father, Curtis Edward Jackson; his mother, Iva Lee (Paschall) Jackson Pace; one brother, Mike Jackson; and by...
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Norma Sammons Edwards

September 27, 1930 - October 27, 2021

Mrs. Norma Sammons Edwards, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Edwards was born on September 27, 1930, in Whiteville, Tennessee, to Burnell Sammons and Opal Priddy Sammons. Norma was a homemaker and was retired from Fisher-Price Mattel. She was a member of the Goshen United Methodist Church...
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Timothy "Mississippi" Shawn Bogue, Sr.

February 26, 1956 - October 26, 2021

Mr. Timothy "Mississippi" Shawn Bogue, Sr., age 65, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home. Tim was born, February 26, 1956, in Lawton, Oklahoma, to the late Sidney Owen Bogue II and late Marjorie Nell (Pearce) Hightower. As an adult, he worked steadily in the oilfields of Texas and Oklahoma, up until they eventually became bankrupt in the early1980's. He then...
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Robert F. "Bob" Dunn

November 15, 1949 - October 26, 2021

Mr. Robert F. "Bob" Dunn, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Dunn was born in Murray, Kentucky on November 15, 1949, to the late Herbert Dunn and Mildred Hamilton Dunn. He graduated from Murray High School, completed undergraduate pre-pharmacy at Murray State University, and graduated from the University...
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Griselda White Adams

June 10, 1936 - October 25, 2021

Ms. Griselda White Adams, age 85, of Double Oak, Texas, formerly of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Monday, October 25, 2021, in Flower Mound, Texas. Ms. Adams was born June 10, 1936, in Hazel, Kentucky to Robert Clifford White and Elna Hutson White. She was a retired secretary for the Physical Plant President at Murray State University with 25 years of service. Ms. Adams was also a member of the...
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Gary P. Hohman

December 12, 1944 - October 25, 2021

Mr. Gary P. Hohman, age 76, of Marshall County, Kentucky, died Monday, October 25, 2021, at his home. Mr. Hohman was born December 12, 1944, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, to Paul R. and Evelyn Jones Hohman. He was a 1972 graduate of Murray State University with a B.S. Degree. He retired from the Murray-Calloway County Parks Department, after 27 years of service as the Director. Gary was an Army...
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Naydean Woolridge Rutledge

August 19, 1948 - October 25, 2021

Mrs. Naydean Woolridge Rutledge, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, October 25, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Rutledge was born August 19, 1948, in Mason, Tennessee. She was a retired CNA with Spring Creek Health Care and was a member of the Church of God and Christ. Mrs. Rutledge was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Woolridge Sr.; one sister, Darlene Woolridge; three brothers, Thomas...
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Susan Lee Cochran

May 5, 1939 - October 23, 2021

Mrs. Susan Lee Cochran, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Cochran was born on May 5, 1939, in Denver Colorado to the late Leslie Harold Bankson and Mildred Howard Bankson. She was the manager for the City of Aurora, Colorado Court and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Murray, Kentucky...
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Betty Sue Gentry

January 26, 1938 - October 22, 2021

Mrs. Betty Sue Gentry, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, entered Heaven on Friday, October 22, 2021, at the Anna Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Gentry was born in Murray, Kentucky, on January 26, 1938, to the late James Edgar Armstrong and Nancy Jane (Lawrence) Armstrong. Mrs. Gentry retired as a bookkeeper from the Bank of Murray after 24 years of service. She enjoyed...
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Charles Lewis Houston

July 13, 1936 - October 18, 2021

Mr. Charles Lewis Houston, age 85, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky and is now safely home with Jesus Christ. Mr. Houston was born on July 13, 1936, in Parsons, Tennessee to the late Olen Ray Houston and Lura Mae (Rhodes) Houston. For 43 years he worked as product quality engineer at Caterpillar Tractor Co. in...
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William Paul "Big Red" Manning

February 28, 1939 - October 18, 2021

Mr. William Paul "Big Red" Manning, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, October 18, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Manning was born on February 28, 1939, in Farmington, Kentucky to the late Clyde Henry Manning and Myrtle Eva Richie Manning Byrd. He was a retired truck driver having hauled cars for over forty years. "Big Red", as he was known, hauled cars for...
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Stephen Cook Sanders

January 26, 1941 - October 15, 2021

Stephen Cook Sanders passed away October 15, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 26, 1941. Mr. Sanders was a retired Attorney serving the Murray community. Mr. Sanders was preceded in death by his parents Cook and Enid Sanders. He is survived by his wife, Mary Warren Swann Sanders, one son, William Cook Sanders, his wife Amy and their daughter Claire Croiser, a sister, Ann Smith ...
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Nancy Roberts Thurman

November 14, 1941 - October 15, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Roberts Thurman, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky died on Friday, October 15, 2021, at NHC Place Cool Springs in Franklin, Tennessee. Mrs. Thurman was born on November 14, 1941, in Wyandotte, Michigan. She was the daughter of Taz Roberts and Ruby (Moss) Roberts both of whom preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Thurman was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe T....
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Edna Calhoun McKinney

February 20, 1931 - October 14, 2021

Edna Calhoun McKinney, age 90, died October 14, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Following an extended illness, she is now at home with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on February 20, 1931, to Roy Calhoun and Mary Luton Calhoun Ahart on their family farm bordering the Cumberland River in Trigg County, Kentucky. Growing up "between the rivers," she greatly...
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Terry Duane Rule

February 1, 1962 - October 13, 2021

Mr. Terry Duane Rule, age 59, of Coldwater Community, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021. Mr. Rule was born in Murray, Kentucky on February 1, 1962. He was employed with Drywall Systems Plus. Preceding him in death was his paternal grandparents, Rufus Rule and Nora Mae Rule; maternal grandparents, Monroe Wilkerson and Clellon Wilkerson. Survivors include his parents, Gerald and...
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Gwendolyn Jones Barber

March 16, 1947 - October 13, 2021

Mrs. Gwendolyn Jones Barber, age 74, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, October 13, 2021, at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston. Mrs. Barber was born in Murray, Kentucky, on March 16, 1947, to the late William Carlos Jones and Ruby Mae Jones. She was a retired medical office manager and a graduate of Murray High School. In addition to her parents...
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Dale Dixon

July 7, 1943 - October 11, 2021

Mr. Dale Dixon, age 78, of Kirksey, Kentucky, died on Monday, October 11, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Dixon was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on July 7, 1943. Mr. Dixon retired as a truck driver from the city of Murray and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Dixon was preceded in death by his father, Lymon Dixon. Mr. Dixon is survived by his mother, Betty ...
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Craig Mayer

August 30, 1966 - October 9, 2021

Mr. Craig Mayer, age 55, of Mayfield, Kentucky, died on Saturday, October 9, 2021, in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Mayer was born on August 30, 1966, in Murray, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jay and Eula Mae Garland; as well as his paternal grandparents, John and Ophela Mayer. Survivors include his mother, Joyce Garland Vance and stepfather Tommy of...
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Patricia Jean Miller

February 26, 1950 - October 8, 2021

Patricia Jean Miller, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, October 8, 2021, at her home. Ms. Miller was born on February 26, 1950, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Charles Lamb and Barbara Wilkerson Lamb. She was a bus monitor for the Calloway County School System and was a member of the Hardin Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her life...
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Billy Gene Garland

November 15, 1933 - October 6, 2021

Mr. Billy Gene Garland, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. He was born in Carrol County, Tennessee on November 15, 1933, to the late John Robert Garland and Gladys Pritchett. Mr. Garland was a Mail Carrier for the U.S. Postal Service; he was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ where he served as...
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O. Glynn Williams

September 26, 1931 - October 6, 2021

Mr. O. Glynn Williams, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Williams was born September 26, 1931, in Mayfield, Kentucky, to the late Reginald Williams and Jewell Sparks Williams. Glynn was retired from Talon Zipper Co. after 34 years of service. He was an Army Veteran of the Korean War and was...
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Thomas Lestel Elkins

October 15, 1920 - October 5, 2021

Mr. Thomas Lestel Elkins, age 100, nearing his 101st birthday the 15th of this month, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mr. Elkins was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, on October 15, 1920, to the late Thomas Jefferson "Jack" Elkins and Otie (Morgan) Elkins. Mr. Elkins was a life-long farmer and resident of...
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Faye White Travis

December 14, 1941 - October 3, 2021

Mrs. Faye White Travis, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mrs. Travis was born on December 14, 1941, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Hugh White and Gertrude Oliver White. She retired from the Murray State Bookstore and was a member of the Green Plain Church of Christ. In addition to her...
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Dian Boyd

May 17, 1942 - October 3, 2021

Mrs. Dian Boyd, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Boyd was born on May 17, 1942, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Ruble Taylor and Johnnie Farris Taylor. She was retired from Fisher-Price/Mattel as a quality inspection operator and was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband,...
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Joel D. Jackson

August 13, 1935 - October 2, 2021

Mr. Joel D. Jackson, age 86, of Almo, Kentucky died Saturday, October 2, 2021, at his home. Joel was born August 13, 1935, in Marshall County, Kentucky to the late Raymond Ray Jackson and Alma Pearl Lee Jackson. He was a member of the Brooks Chapel Methodist Church and was the oldest male member. Joel retired from General Tire after 32 years of service. He was also a member of Woodmen Life #592. ...
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Harold Gene "Skeeter" McDougal

September 30, 2021

Mr. Harold Gene "Skeeter" McDougal, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at his home. Mr. McDougal was born on June 18, 1936, Murray, Kentucky to the late Robert Pierce McDougal and Rose Farris Pearce and Edith Meeker McDougal. Gene was retired from ISP Chemical and was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to his parents and stepmother,...
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Shelby Louise Hosford

March 9, 1940 - September 29, 2021

Mrs. Shelby Louise Hosford, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Hosford was born on March 9, 1940, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Henry Levi Ford and Flora Bean Ford. She was a homemaker and a member of the Kirksey Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hal...
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Lola Mae Starks

October 24, 1929 - September 28, 2021

Mrs. Lola Mae Starks, age 91, of Manitou, Kentucky, formerly of Almo, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Shemwell Healthcare in Providence, Kentucky. Mrs. Starks was born on October 24, 1929, in Almo, Kentucky to the late Hubert Boggess and Ruth Anderson Boggess. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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Terry Eugene Hopkins

November 2, 1949 - September 27, 2021

Mr. Terry Eugene Hopkins, age 71, of Dexter, Kentucky, died on Monday, September 27, 2021, at the Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Hopkins was born on November 2, 1949, in Dexter, Kentucky to the late George Dewey Hopkins and Eugenia (Woodall) Hopkins. He was the owner of Hopkins Auto Repair, former head mechanic for the Calloway County Bus Garage, and was a truck driver for...
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Deborah Renee Black

November 7, 1958 - September 26, 2021

Ms. Deborah Renee Black, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Greenacres Healthcare in Mayfield, Kentucky. Ms. Black was born in Murray, Kentucky, on November 7, 1958, to the late Edgar and Mary Lou (Anderson) Rhodes. Ms. Black was involved in clerical work and was a member of the Kirksey Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Ms. Black was preceded in...
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Betty Jo Pond

February 19, 1945 - September 24, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jo Roberts Pond, age 76, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Friday, September 24, 2021, at the Farm Assisted Living in Puryear, Tennessee. Mrs. Pond was born February 19, 1945, in Somerset, Kentucky, to the late William Edgar Roberts and Loretta Sweet Roberts. Betty worked at PML in Paris, Tennessee for over 20 years, and was a member of the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church. In addition to her...
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Mae Frances Vance

November 18, 1929 - September 24, 2021

Mrs. Mae Frances (Taylor) Vance, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, died on September 24, 2021, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray. Mrs. Vance was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, on November 18, 1929, to the late Floyd Taylor and Neva (Windsor) Taylor. Mrs. Vance worked in retail sales and later worked as a caregiver. Mrs. Vance was a devoted Christian, loved spending time outdoors, and loved...
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Phillip G. Rogers

August 16, 1937 - September 22, 2021

Mr. Phillip G. Rogers, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Rogers was born August 16, 1937, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Henry P. Rogers and Oina Suiter Rogers. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sandra J. Outland, and two brothers, Jerry Rogers and Danny Rogers. Mr....
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Danny Joseph Gee

October 7, 1950 - September 22, 2021

Mr. Daniel "Danny" Joseph Gee, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, died on, Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Gee was born in Logan, West Virginia, on October 7, 1950, to the late Berton Eldridge Gee and Mary Alice (Gibbs) Gee. Mr. Gee was the owner and operator of Danny Gee Plumbing before retiring. He attended Masons Chapel United...
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Betty Jo Ross

October 20, 1935 - September 22, 2021

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only**** Betty J. Ross of Jensen Beach, Florida, formerly of Brutus, Michigan and West Palm Beach, Florida, went to be with her Heavenly Father on April 1, 2021. She was born on October 20, 1935 in Greenup, Kentucky, the daughter of Edith Oney Baldridge Peterson and Lee Baldridge. Betty is survived by her son, Harry...
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James Keathley

June 11, 1953 - September 22, 2021

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only**** James Keathley of Riverview, Michigan passed away on September 20, 2017. James was born on June 11, 1953, to Elmer and Betty Keathley Ross. He is survived by his mother, Betty Ross (Glen) of Brutus, Michigan, father, Elmer Keathley (Carol) of Sevierville, Tennessee, step-father, Glen Ross, sons, Robert...
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Glenn Hugh Ross

September 21, 1925 - September 22, 2021

****The date of death listed above is incorrect, this is for archive purposes only**** Glen H. Ross of Brutus, Michigan, formerly of West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on August 26, 2019. He was born on September 21, 1925, in Hardin, Kentucky, to Opal and Homer Ross. He is survived by his wife, Betty J. Ross, daughters, Glenna Hornyak of Woodhaven, Michigan, and Karen VanGoss (Chris) of...
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David Lee Wrye

September 13, 1953 - September 21, 2021

Mr. David Lee Wrye, age 68, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Wrye was born on September 13, 1953, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Dallas Evan Wrye and Gertrude Mae (Rye) Wrye. He retired as a jack of all trades and was a member of the Poplar Spring Baptist Church. In addition, Mr. Wrye was apart of the...
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John "J.W." Walter Jones

April 20, 1940 - September 21, 2021

Mr. John "J.W." Walter Jones, age 81, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on, Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Jones was born on April 20, 1940, in Marshall County, Kentucky to the late Henry Chalice Jones and Bula M. (Carroll) Jones. He retired from the Calloway County School System as a librarian, did tax preparation, and was a self-employed...
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Donald D. Fincher

March 14, 1955 - September 20, 2021

Mr. Donald D. Fincher, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Fincher was born on March 14, 1955, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Kelly Hughdon Fincher and Loretta (Fortson) Beach. He was an owner and operator of a floor covering business. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessica...
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Barry Thomas

December 31, 1951 - September 20, 2021

Mr. Barry Thomas, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Thomas was born on December 31, 1951, in Murray, Kentucky. He was a driver for Parker Ford. He was preceded in death by his father, Chester Thomas; as well as two brothers, Tony Thomas and Mark Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Teresa Ann McDougal Thomas of...
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Melita Bailey Greenlee

February 12, 1940 - September 16, 2021

Mrs. Melita Bailey Greenlee, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Greenlee was born on February 12, 1940, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Arthur Lee Bailey and Grace Holman Bailey. Mrs. Greenlee graduated from Boone High School in Orlando, Florida in 1957, and later attended Murray State University where she...
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Billie Gene Hutchins

September 15, 1943 - September 16, 2021

Mr. Billie Gene Hutchins, age 78 of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, September 16, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mr. Hutchins was born on September 15, 1943, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Charles Finus Hutchins and Edith Rose Thompson Hutchins. He retired as an auto body man and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he...
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Don Faughn

August 24, 1946 - September 15, 2021

Don Faughn, 75, of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021, in the Trauma Unit of Tristar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born Aug. 24, 1946, in Murray, to Sarah and G. W. Faughn. Don was of Baptist faith and an honorable man to all he encountered. His Integrity and personality had significant impact on his immediate family, extended family and work family. ...
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Timothy J. Ingland

December 31, 1970 - September 15, 2021

Mr. Timothy J. Ingland, age 50, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Ingland was born on December 31, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan. He worked in the maintenance department at Pella and attended the First United Methodist Church in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Ingland had a passion for motorcycles and was a member of...
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Margaret Sue Brittain

August 28, 1929 - September 15, 2021

Mrs. Margaret Sue Brittain, age 92, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Brittain was born in Calloway County Kentucky on August 28, 1929, to the late Edgar Clarence Williams and Mary Lois (Mills) Williams. Mrs. Brittain retired from the Calloway County School System and was a member of the Flint...
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Barbara Ann Scott

January 23, 1942 - September 14, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Scott, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky died on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at Lakeway Nursing and Rehab in Benton, Kentucky. Mrs. Scott was born in Detroit, Michigan on January 23, 1942, to the late Samuel C. Scott and Ethel (Collins) Scott. Mrs. Scott was a retired nurse and a member of the Independence United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Scott was...
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Joseph Elroy Green

October 13, 1940 - September 14, 2021

Joseph Elroy Green, 80, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, September 14th, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born October 13, 1940, in Buchanan, Tennessee, to Wade and Mildred Green. Joe was an Elder in the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ and later attended the Restored Church of Jesus Christ at Puryear, Tennessee. He served as Pastor for 26 years, Counselor to the President...
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Thomas B. Posey, Jr.

July 6, 1943 - September 13, 2021

Dr. Thomas B. Posey, Jr., age 78, of New Concord, Kentucky, died on Monday, September 13, 2021, at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Dr. Posey, Jr. was born on July 6, 1943, in Middlesboro, Kentucky. He received his BS from Murray State University and his PhD from Texas Tech University. In 1969 he returned to his alma mater where he taught psychology for 38 years...
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Kathy Jane (Miller) Wilson

February 21, 1947 - September 11, 2021

Mrs. Kathy Jane (Miller) Wilson, age 74, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana. Mrs. Wilson was born on February 21, 1947, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late James R. Miller and Bonnie Lee (Williams) Miller. Following her retirement from the Fisher-Price she was employed at the WATCH Center in Murray were she also...
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Samuel T. Walters

March 3, 1959 - September 11, 2021

Mr. Samuel Timothy Walters, age 62, of Farmington, Kentucky, died on, Saturday, September 11, 2021, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Walters was born on March 3, 1959, in Humboldt, Tennessee. He retired from the City of Murray as a field supervisor after 30 years in the Water and Sewer Department and was a member of the Shiloh United Methodist Church. ...
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Myrtle L. Geisel

March 11, 1943 - September 10, 2021

Mrs. Myrtle Juanita Geisel, age 78 of Almo, Kentucky, died Friday, September 10, 2021, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. She was born in Portageville, Missouri on March 11, 1943, to the late Cecil Henry Fisher and Mamie Luetta Foster Fisher. In addition to her parents, Myrtle is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Geisel; one great grandchild, Silas Parker; one sister,...
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Frank English

January 30, 1949 - September 9, 2021

Mr. Frank English, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, died at his home on Thursday, September 9, 2021. Mr. English was born in Harrisburg, Illinois, on January 30, 1949, to the late Wayne English and Jacqueline (Clary) English. Mr. English retired from the Murray Fire Department as assistant chief after 22 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith and was a veteran of the United States...
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Margaret LaRee McKinney

September 25, 1918 - September 8, 2021

Mrs. Margaret LaRee McKinney, age 102 of Murray, Kentucky, died Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at Lakeway Nursing and Rehab in Benton, Kentucky. She was homemaker; she attended Eastwood Baptist Church. Mrs. McKinney was born on September 25, 1918, in Warren, Ohio to Paul Smith and Margaret Flora Peppler. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband,...
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Michael "Mickey" L. Wilson

October 3, 1956 - September 8, 2021

Mr. Michael "Mickey" L. Wilson, age 64, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Wilson was born on October 3, 1956, in Lexington, Tennessee to the late James Wilson and Valeda Bush Wilson. He was a self-employed contractor, developer, and skilled carpenter. Mickey attended the Coldwater Church of Christ....
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Billie Galloway

September 8, 2021

Mr. Billie N. Galloway, age 95, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at his home. He was born in Murray, Kentucky on January 9, 1926, to Scudder and Rela Galloway. Billie worked at Tappan Stove Company in Murray till the plant closed and later retired from Fisher Price in Murray. He was a member of the Temple Hill Masonic Lodge #276 F&AM for 71 years and holds the...
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Paul Lyles Robertson

September 7, 2021

Paul Lyles Robertson of Murray, Kentucky passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021. Paul grew up in Murray and graduated Murray High School in 1976. His love for baseball was apparent to all and he was an excellent athlete. Upon graduation he went on to play baseball as a pitcher and short stop for Paducah Community College. He transferred from PCC to Murray State University where he obtained his...
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Lillian Florence Schilling Robertson

December 11, 1929 - September 7, 2021

Our loving Heavenly Father called Lillian Florence Schilling Robertson home on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, Aunt and friend, known by her community for her acts of service, love and kindness. Lillian was a woman of God and an inspiration of strength and hope. She was a leader with a moral compass, a believer in equality for all and...
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Betty Sue Outland Vinson

June 30, 1931 - September 6, 2021

Betty Sue Outland Vinson, of Murray, passed away on September 6, 2021, at Brookdale Murray. Betty was born in 1931 in the Elm Grove community of Calloway County Kentucky to Gatlin and Arie Outland. After she was graduated from Murray High School in 1949, she was employed four years at the Bank of Murray. In 1953, she married C.D. Vinson, Jr. of Dover, Tennessee. At that time, she became the...
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Betty Thurman Stewart

April 4, 1932 - September 5, 2021

Mrs. Betty Thurman Stewart, age 89, of Cocoa, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Hospice of St. Francis in Titusville, Florida. Mrs. Stewart was born on April 4, 1932, to the late Charles Rudolph Thurman, Sr. and Mary Euple Outland Thurman. Mrs. Stewart was a graduate of Murray High School and Murray...
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James H. Prescott

September 4, 1945 - September 5, 2021

Mr. James H. Prescott, age 76, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on, Sunday, September 5, 2021, at his home. Mr. Prescott was born on September 4, 1945, in Golden Pond, Kentucky to the late David Prescott and Lillian (Hooks) Prescott. He retired from the maintenance department at Murray State University. Mr. Prescott was raised in the Pentecostal Faith, but he formerly attended the Puryear Methodist...
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Fay G. Oakley

January 30, 1943 - September 4, 2021

Mrs. Fay G. Oakley, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died Saturday, September 4, 2021, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Oakley was born January 30, 1943, in Headland, Alabama to the late J.I. Gilder and Lula Bell Barfield Gilder. Fay was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Oakley; four sisters, and one...
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Julie Cathy Christopher

March 21, 1955 - August 31, 2021

Julie Cathryn "Cathy" Christopher, M.D., of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at her home, surrounded by family. Cathy was born March 21, 1955, in Somerset, Kentucky to Maurice and Juletta Eaker Christopher, who preceded her in death. At a young age, her family moved to Murray, Kentucky, where she graduated valedictorian of the class of 1973 at Murray High School. She was...
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Mark Louis Duff

August 28, 1960 - August 30, 2021

Mr. Mark Louis Duff, age 61, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, August 30, 2021, at his home. Mr. Duff was born on August 28, 1960, in Benton, Kentucky to the late Clarence Duff and Wanda Joyce (Whitfield) Tidwell. Before becoming disabled he worked as an independent distributor for Little Debbie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Jeffery Phillip Duff. ...
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James William "Bill" Phillips

February 21, 1934 - August 30, 2021

James William "Bill" Phillips passed away on August 30, 2021. Born in Murray, KY to Leon and Jessie Phillips on February 21, 1934, Bill moved to Detroit, MI with his parents and sister in 1935. A 1952 graduate of Highland Park High School in Detroit, MI, Bill attended the University of Michigan, studying economics. Upon graduation in 1956, he wanted to experience the famed California sunshine,...
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Lynn "Frankie" Lee

August 29, 2021

Mr. Lynn "Frankie" Lee, age 58, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at the Mills Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Mayfield, Kentucky. Mr. Lee was born in Calloway County, Kentucky, on September 8, 1962, to the late Fred Thomas Lee and Irma (Killius) Lee. Mr. Lee served in the National Guard and worked as a cook prior to becoming ill. In addition to his parents, Mr....
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Janace J. Sims

February 1, 1942 - August 29, 2021

Janace J Sims passed from this worldly sphere on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at her home. Janace was born on February 1, 1942, in Calloway County, Kentucky to Van B. and Zara Darnell Sims. Janace attended Lynn Grove School from 1949 to 1960. She was a member of the last graduating class before county schools were consolidated. She attended Draughns Business School in Paducah, Kentucky 1960...
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Roger Dale Wilson

June 29, 1950 - August 27, 2021

Mr. Roger Dale Wilson, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Jenny Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Mr. Wilson was born on June 29, 1950, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Boyce Wilson and Beauton (Brandon) Wilson. He worked as a farmer, was a member of the Salem Baptist Church, and was an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was...
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