J. H. Churchill Funeral Home in Murray, KY

William G. Pierce

March 27, 1933 - July 18, 2019

William G. Pierce, age 86, of Murray, KY, formerly of Mayfield, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 18, at 10:45 p.m. at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray surrounded by his family. He was retired, was of the Methodist faith, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving during the Korean War. His parents, William H. (Jack) and Mary Lucille Pierce and his first wife of 42 years, Nancy Purdom...
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Jacob Thomas Muehleman

July 13, 1944 - July 12, 2019

Dr. Jacob Thomas Muehleman, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky died Friday, July 12, 2019 at his home. Dr. Muehleman was born July 13, 1944 in Alton, Illinois to the late Jacob Harold Muehleman and Alberta Vinson Muehleman. He was a Clinical Psychologist and operated the Muehleman Psychological services. Dr. Muehleman also taught Psychology at Murray State University for 30 years. He earned his PhD...
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James Harmon

October 8, 1934 - July 11, 2019

Mr. James Lee Harmon, 84, of Murray, Kentucky passed away Thursday July 11, 2019 at his home in Murray, Ky. James was born on October 8, 1934 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late David Sewell Harmon and Annie Viola Carraway Harmon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jo Ann Elkins Harmon of Murray, to whom he married on April 15, 1959 in Calloway County, Kentucky. James is survived by...
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Bessie Naomi Pigg

October 10, 1927 - July 10, 2019

Mrs. Bessie Naomi Pigg, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Pigg was born on October 10, 1927 in Sheffield, Alabama to the late Clifford H. Wilson and Bessie Lee Scott Wilson. She was a member of the Union Grove Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Walter W. Pigg; two sisters, Thelma Wilson Diviney and...
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Glenda McCuiston

July 10, 2019

Mrs. Glenda McCuiston, age 76, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, July 10, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. McCuiston was born in Florence, Alabama on October 10, 1942 to the late George and Minnie Bell (Newton) Mauzy. Mrs. McCuiston was a retired caregiver and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member and served as the State Commander for the Amvets, Post #45, in Buchanan...
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Jean Darnell Blankenship

March 30, 1931 - July 4, 2019

Mrs. Jean Darnell Blankenship, age 88, of Murray, KY, died Thursday, July 4, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Macon Blankenship, and by her parents, Herman and Oina Darnell of the Kirksey, KY community. She is survived by her children; son, Mark Blankenship and wife Becky, daughter, Beth Buchanan and ...
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Maxa Anne Read

August 22, 1924 - July 3, 2019

Mrs. Maxa Anne Read, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky died Wednesday, July 03, 2019 at the Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Read was born August 22, 1924 in Bellaire, Kansas to the late Melvin E. Rorabaugh and Elsa B. Loofbourrow Rorabaugh. Mrs. Read was a homemaker and Protestant faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William G. Read; one...
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Joanna Sykes Wilder

April 5, 1937 - July 2, 2019

Mrs. Joanna Sykes Wilder, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on July 2, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. She was born April 5, 1937, in Detroit, Michigan to Wendell Allbritten and Sadie Wilson Allbritten while they were there for work during the depression. They soon moved back to Calloway County where she graduated from New Concord High School and Murray...
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Iva Dell Carson

February 6, 1931 - June 29, 2019

Mrs. Iva Dell Carson, age 88, of Kirksey, Kentucky, died on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Carson was born on February 6, 1931, in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Leonard Ellis Davis and Elizabeth (Norphlett) Davis. She was a hairdresser and a member of the Kirksey Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death...
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Shelia Olive

December 14, 1962 - June 26, 2019

Ms. Shelia Olive, age 56, of Henderson, Nevada, formerly of Murray, KY, died June 26, 2019, at St. Rose Dominican Hospital – Siena Campus in Henderson, NV. Shelia was a loving and devoted grandmother and friend. Her personality always made others feel at home around her. She is survived by her daughter, Kayla McIntosh (husband Franklyn, daughter Kaylynn) of Henderson, NV; her father, RC...
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Jerry Kirkland

January 15, 1943 - June 21, 2019

Mr. Jerry Fred Kirkland, age 76 of the Coldwater Community of Calloway County, Kentucky, passed away peacefully in his sleep, Friday, June 21, 2019 at his home He was the owner of the Kirkland Trucking and Farms; he was a member of the Angus Association and was also member of the first graduating class of Calloway County High School in 1961. Jerry was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on...
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James Leslie Erwin

November 22, 1945 - June 20, 2019

Mr. James Leslie Erwin, age 73 of Crossland, Kentucky died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. He was retired from the Calloway County Health Department after 32 years of service; he was a member of the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church where he was an active member of the United Methodist Men's Group. James was born in Murray, Kentucky on November 22...
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Alan Houston

March 8, 1965 - June 20, 2019

Mr. Alan Houston, age 54, of Murray, Kentucky died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at his home. Mr. Houston was born March 8, 1965 in Murray, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his father, Edgar Dwight Houston. Survivors include his wife, Debby Broach Houston of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Mother, Martha Standridge and stepfather Dexter Standridge of Gilbertsville, Kentucky; brother, Jimmy Dale...
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Rhonda K. Washburn

February 15, 1971 - June 20, 2019

Mrs. Rhonda Fleet Washburn, age 48, of Dexter, Kentucky, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Washburn was born February 15, 1971 in Benton, Kentucky to the late Paul Fleet and Della Joyce Stokes Fleet. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Willis Daniel Washburn of Murray, Kentucky, they married June 7, 2013 in Benton,...
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Walter Clayton "Biscuit" Stalls

June 6, 1948 - June 20, 2019

Mr. Walter Clayton "Biscuit" Stalls, age 71, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Stalls was born in Calloway County Kentucky on June 6, 1948 to the late Walter Elmo Stalls and Lucy Jane Thorn Stalls. He was a self-employed auto detailer and a graduate of Calloway County High School. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one...
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Moyna Maxine Arnett Sims

June 25, 1930 - June 20, 2019

Moyna Maxine Arnett Sims, 88, of Lynn Grove Kentucky, died Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owens Hospice House in Murray. She was born June 25, 1930, in Lynn Grove Kentucky, to George Banks Arnett and Rubye Ruth Douglas Arnett. She graduated from Lynn Grove High School in 1948 and worked at the Merit Clothing Factory in Mayfield. She married Arvy Glen Sims on May 15, 1953 and moved...
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Glynda Sue Black

September 21, 1937 - June 20, 2019

Mrs. Glynda Sue Black, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky died on Thursday, June 20, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. She was the co-owner of Black's Decorating Center; she was an avid fisherwoman and member of the Bass N Gals fishing club; she was of Methodist faith. Glynda was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on September 21, 1937 to the late Eldridge and...
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Arnold C. Johnson

July 18, 1952 - June 17, 2019

Mr. Arnold C. Johnson, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, died on June 17, 2019, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Arnold was born on July 18, 1952, in Pensacola, Florida to the late Waldo Johnson and Essie Cook Johnson. He was a retired Truck Driver and attended the University Church of Christ in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Johnson was an Army Veteran. In addition to his parents he is...
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Johnie Eugene "Gene" Wimberley

April 16, 1937 - June 15, 2019

Mr. Johnie Eugene "Gene" Wimberley, age 82 of Murray, Kentucky died, Saturday, June 15, 2019 at his home He was born April 16, 1937 in Cottage Grove, Tennessee to the late John Aden and Lillie Mae Jenkins Wimberley. In addition to his parents he is also preceded in death by one brother, Billy Dean Wimberley and two brothers-in-law Jerry Lynn Austin and James F. Hicks Gene was retired plant...
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Robert H. McGaughey III

February 18, 1943 - June 14, 2019

Dr. Robert H. McGaughey, III, passed away on June 14 at the University of Louisville Medical Center at the age of 76. He was born Feb. 18, 1943 to Robert H. McGaughey, II and Frances W. McGaughey in Anniston, Alabama, where his father was serving in the Army. He is preceded in death by his parents and is survived by cousins Virginia Buchanan of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Don Adair of Hopkinsville,...
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William Allan Vance

January 16, 1950 - June 14, 2019

Mr. William Allan Vance, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Vance was born in Murray, Kentucky on January 16, 1950 to Frances (Taylor) Vance and the late Coffield Vance. Prior to retiring from Saputo, Mr. Vance was employed as the parts manager at Carroll Mazda – Nissan Inc. in Murray. He was a member of the Memorial...
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Mary Evelyn Tucker

March 10, 1932 - June 14, 2019

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Tucker, age 87, of Kirksey, Kentucky died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Tucker was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on March 10, 1932 to the late Newell Doores and Esther (McCuiston) Doores. She was a retired Beautician and attended the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to her parents Mrs. Tucker was preceded in death by...
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Max Edward Morris

January 1, 1938 - June 8, 2019

Mr. Max Edward Morris, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, June 08, 2019 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Morris was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on January 1, 1938 to the late Lancie Morris and Jessie (Armstrong) Morris. Mr. Morris was a graduate of Lynn Grove High School. He was an active member of the Kirksey Church of Christ and a former elder. Mr. Morris served...
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Juanita Kay Derby

April 2, 1938 - June 4, 2019

Mrs. Juanita Kay Derby, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, June 04, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Derby was born on April 02, 1938, in Tuscola, Illinois to the late Eugene Bassett and Vera Mattingly Bassett. She was a retired beautician and enjoyed crafts, painting, gardening, and quilting. In addition to her parents she is...
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Dorothy "Dot", Emerson

January 16, 1934 - May 29, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Emerson, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, May 29, 2019, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
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Shelley Anne Royle

July 6, 1977 - May 28, 2019

Ms. Shelley Anne Royle, age 41, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, May 28, 2019. Ms. Royle was born July 6, 1977 in Madisonville, Kentucky. She was employed with Stories Automotive in Murray, Kentucky. Ms. Royle was preceded in death by her mother, Loise Thompson Burden; two brothers, Josh Royle and Brian Burden. Survivors include her father, Tim Burden of Madisonville, Kentucky;...
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Lyle L. Wheeler

December 6, 1936 - May 27, 2019

Mr. Lyle L. Wheeler, age 82, of Hazel, Kentucky, died on Monday, May 27, 2019 at his home. Mr. Wheeler was born December 6, 1936 in Covert, New York to the late Roy Miller Wheeler and Meredith Irene Vosburgh Perry. Mr. Wheeler retired from the United States Army after 21 years of service. He did two tours in the Vietnam War. He was also a member of the Scott's Grove Baptist Church. In...
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Anna Dorys Norsworthy

October 17, 1928 - May 25, 2019

Mrs. Anna Dorys Norsworthy, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray. Mrs. Norsworthy was born on October 17, 1928 in Almo, Kentucky to the late Carl Edwards and Metea Pearl Bridges Edwards. She was retired from Mattel Inc. and was a member of the University Church of Christ in Murray, Kentucky. In addition to her parents she is...
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Donna Wilson

November 22, 1942 - May 24, 2019

Mrs. Donna Wilson, age 75, of Almo, Kentucky died Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Wilson was born on November 22, 1942, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Billy Ray Thurman and Elizabeth Earleen (Stom) Thurmond. Mrs. Wilson retired from Mattel Inc. and was a member of the Russel Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition to her...
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Larry Poyner

April 10, 1946 - May 23, 2019

Mr. Larry G. Poyner, age 73, of Sedalia, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 23, 2019 at his home. Mr. Poyner was born in Graves County, Kentucky on April 10, 1946 to the late Cecil Hassel Poyner and Opal (Seay) Poyner. Mr. Poyner retired as a Certified Ford Auto Technician at Purchase Ford in Mayfield, Kentucky. He was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents Mr. Poyner was preceded in...
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Martha M. Freel

November 17, 1924 - May 19, 2019

Mrs. Martha M. Freel, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky died Sunday, May 19, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Freel was born on November 17, 1924 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Leo Knight and Juanita Griffin Knight. She was a retired sales representative for Monarch Rubber and was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by one brother,...
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Betty Jane Barton

August 25, 1935 - May 13, 2019

Mrs. Betty Jane Barton, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky died Monday, May 13, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Barton was born on August 25, 1935 in Paragould, Arkansas to the late Henry Lentz and Vera Walden Lentz. She retired as a secretary for Murray State University. Mrs. Barton received a bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Murray State University and was a member of the Glendale Road...
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Edward John Riddle

July 25, 1946 - May 9, 2019

Mr. Edward John Riddle, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky died on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. He was born on July 25, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James Curtis Riddle and Bertha Wilhelmina Wanzung Riddle. He served in the Marine Corps during the Vietnam conflict and later retired from the Air Force after twenty years. Survivors include his wife, Denise...
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Eddy Rogers

December 29, 1954 - May 9, 2019

Mr. Eddy Rogers, age 64, of Puryear, Tennessee, died on Thursday, May 09, 2019, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. No public services scheduled with the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home.
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Rebecca Ann Pace

January 7, 1959 - May 7, 2019

Mrs. Rebecca Ann Pace, age 60, of Benton, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Pace was born on January 7, 1959, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Pat Alvin Shackelford and Shirley Murdock Shackelford. She graduated at Lipscomb University with an Associate's Degree and was a member of the Central Church of Christ in Benton, Kentucky...
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Rylee Nalaya Tyler

May 2, 2019 - May 2, 2019

Rylee Nalaya Tyler, infant daughter of Dwayne Tyler and Taylor Fike passed away Friday, May 2, 2019 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was born on Friday, May 2, 2019. Survivors include her parents, Dwayne Tyler and Taylor Fike; brother, Kanden Richardson of Murray, Kentucky; maternal grandparents, Mitchell Fike of Murray, Kentucky and Dawn Lamb of Murray, Kentucky; honorary...
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Sonia D. Hendon

November 22, 1959 - May 2, 2019

Ms. Sonia D. Hendon, age 59, of Puryear, Tennessee, died on Thursday, May 2, 2019, at her home. Ms. Hendon was born in Murray, Kentucky on November 22, 1959. Before retirement she was the co-owner of Dee's Transport Trucking in Puryear, Tennessee and was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky. She is preceded in death by her father Dorsey D. Hendon. Survivors include...
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Max Alison Weaver

February 20, 1933 - May 1, 2019

Mr. Max Alison Weaver, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, May 1, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Weaver was born in Wickliffe, Kentucky on February 20, 1933, to the late Alison Weaver and Olive (Schaeffer) Weaver. He was retired with the Kentucky Health Department and a Navy Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In addition to his parents he is preceded in...
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Nancy Morris Whitmer

September 5, 1932 - April 26, 2019

Mrs. Nancy Morris Whitmer, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky died Friday, April 26, 2019 at her home in Murray Kentucky. Mrs. Whitmer was born on September 5, 1932 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Uriah Chesterfield Morris and Lorraine Morris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Daniel Whitmer; as well as her daughter, Elizabeth Hollis Whitmer. Survivors include two sons,...
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Sue Farmer Costello

December 24, 1920 - April 26, 2019

Mrs. Sue Farmer Costello, age 98, of Murray, Kentucky, died peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2019 at Lakeway Nursing and Rehab in Benton, Kentucky. She was born on December 24th, 1920 in Murray, Kentucky to the late John C. Farmer and Carter Lee Whitnell Farmer, also of Murray, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Charles E. Costello; daughter, Sue Ellen...
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Sue Cohoon Lovett

July 8, 1931 - April 21, 2019

Sue Cohoon Lovett of Murray passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. She was born on July 8, 1931 in Calloway County to Nathan Euphrey Cohoon and Nova Andrus Cohoon. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Joe Nelson Cohoon, Otis Dale Cohoon and sister Thelma James. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Lamon Joseph...
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James Jim Baker

December 11, 1935 - April 20, 2019

Mr. James Lawson "Jim" Baker, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Baker was born in New, Kentucky on December 11, 1935 to the late Salin Henry Baker and Nellie (Ellis) Baker. Mr. Baker retired from General Tire after 30+ years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was an Army 101st Airborne veteran. In addition...
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Cindy Grubbs

March 11, 1952 - April 19, 2019

Mrs. Cindy Grubbs, age 67, of Benton, Kentucky died on Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Grubbs was born on March 11, 1952 in Murray, Kentucky. She was a Finance Officer for the Calloway County School District. Mrs. Grubbs earned a B.S., Masters, and Rank 1 Degree from Murray State University and was a member of the Calvert City Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her father,...
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Ray Dunn

August 19, 1938 - April 16, 2019

Ray L. Dunn, age 80 of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Mr. Dunn was born to the late Rudy Lilton Dunn and Louise Ray Dunn Grogan on August 19, 1938. He spent many years as an educator serving as a teacher and principal in the Lyon County School System and as the principal at Southwest Elementary school from 1979-1990. He also...
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Harold Linard Hill

January 22, 1933 - April 16, 2019

Mr. Harold Linard Hill, age 86, of Benton, Kentucky formerly of Almo, Kentucky died on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Benton, Kentucky. He was a farmer and carpenter as well as an Army veteran of the Korean War. Harold was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on January 22, 1933 to the late Audrey and Autumn Duncan Hill. In addition to his parents he...
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Brenda Ross

April 7, 1954 - April 15, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Ross, age 65, of Gregory, Michigan, formerly of Murray, Kentucky died Monday, April 15, 2019 at the University of Michigan Hospital. Mrs. Ross was born April 7, 1954 in Paducah, Kentucky. She was retired LPN with the University of Michigan Hospital, and was of the Baptist faith. Brenda was an outdoor enthusiast, she loved to hike, canoe, and khaki. She also loved to travel,...
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Dorothy Jean Fike

September 29, 1939 - April 12, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Jean Fike, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at St. Thomas -West Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Mrs. Fike was born on September 29, 1939 in Murray, Kentucky to the late OB Eldridge, Sr. and Nancy (Holland) Eldridge. Mrs. Fike was a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church. She was a lifelong caregiver and her greatest love was God and family. In...
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Dan "Meaty" Gardner

December 3, 1942 - April 12, 2019

Mr. Dan Hilton "Meaty" Gardner, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, April 12, 2019, at his home. Mr. Gardner was born in Murray, Kentucky on December 3, 1942 to the late Hill Gardner and Bernice (Farley) Gardner. Mr. Gardner retired from Carquest Auto Parts as the Dupont Outside Sales Representative. He was a member of the Northside Baptist Church and the Murray Masonic Lodge, #105, F...
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Della May Smith Wheatley

January 30, 1924 - April 12, 2019

Mrs. Della May Smith Wheatley, age 95, of Paris, Tennessee died on Friday, April 12, 2019 at Towne Square Care of Puryear in Puryear, Tennessee. Mrs. Wheatley was born on January 30, 1924 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Elzie Garland and Ester (Holland) Garland. Mrs. Wheatley was a homemaker and a member of the New Mt. Carmel Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Wheatley...
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Joan Cooper

May 19, 1943 - April 11, 2019

Ms. Cooper was born in Murray, Kentucky on May 19, 1943 to the late Leon Cooper and Annie Lee (Brandon) Cooper. Mrs. Cooper retired as a secretary with the Facilities Management Department at Murray State University. She was a member of the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church and served as the organ player for many years. She was an animal lover, especially her Rat Terrier, Katie. ...
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Mark "Gopher" Lyons

January 30, 1969 - April 8, 2019

Mr. Mark "Gopher" Lyons, age 50, of Dexter, Kentucky died at his home on Monday, April 08, 2019. Mr. Lyons was born on January 30, 1969 in Murray, Kentucky. He was previously employed at Burchett Farms before becoming ill. Mr. Lyons was of Methodist faith and was a member of the Marshall County Elk Lodge #2707. Mr. Lyons was preceded in death by his grandfather, Dub Lyons and by one brother,...
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Glen Harold Colson

June 13, 1942 - April 7, 2019

Mr. Glen Harold Colson, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Sunday, April 07, 2019, at his home. Mr. Colson was born on June 13, 1942, to the late Prentice and Luvine (Dunn) Colson. Mr. Colson was a retired farmer and carpenter and was the owner and operator of Colson Home Repair. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, Mr. Colson was preceded in death by one brother,...
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Jimmy Wilson

March 20, 1938 - April 7, 2019

Mr. Jimmy D. Wilson, age 81 of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Paris Healthcare Nursing and Rehab. He was farmer, electrician and had worked for the maintenance department at Murray State University. He was a member of the Coldwater United Methodist Church where he served as a song leader and pianist for over 60 years. He was a 1955 graduate of Kirksey High School Jimmy...
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John R. Burkeen

November 11, 1940 - April 7, 2019

Mr. John Burkeen, age 78, of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, April 7, 2019, at the Pine Haven Health and Rehab in Evansville, Indiana. Mr. Burkeen was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on November 11, 1940 to the late Obid Burkeen and Louise (Henderson) Burkeen Washam. Mr. Burkeen was a retired iron worker and was a member of the Iron Workers Local Union No....
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Ruth Irene (Kallai) Castiello

December 19, 1965 - April 7, 2019

Ruth Irene (Kallai) Castiello peacefully passed away April 7, 2019 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky, at the age of 53. She was a member of the St. Leo's Catholic Church. She is survived by her children, Alexander, Benjamin and Julia; her spouse of 22 years, Alexander; her mother, Frances; her brother, George; and sisters, Lisa and Selina. Ruth earned a bachelor...
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Brian Teitloff

October 22, 1973 - April 6, 2019

Mr. Brian Teitloff, age 45, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Teitloff was born on October 22, 1973, in Murray, Kentucky. He worked in IT at Sportable Scoreboards. He is preceded in death by his mother, Jackie (Dunlap) Kinginns. Survivors include his father, Jeffery Teitloff of Murray, Kentucky;...
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Michael H. Garland

October 4, 1948 - April 4, 2019

Mr. Michael H. Garland, age 70 of Murray, Kentucky died Thursday, April 04, 2019 at Livingston Hospital & Healthcare Services in Salem, Kentucky. Mr. Garland was born October 4, 1948 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late H. Wade Garland and Doris Watkins Garland. In addition to being retired from Mattel he was also a musician for the L.A.W. and Our Brothers Keeper as well as a member of the...
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Jennifer Nicole Williams

December 20, 1993 - April 4, 2019

Ms. Jennifer Nicole Williams, age 25, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, April 04, 2019 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital. Jennifer was born December 20, 1993 in Murray, Kentucky. She was a 2017 graduate of Murray State University and attended Coles Campground United Methodist Church. Jennifer was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Fred and Frances Williams; maternal...
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Marilyn Marie Rossi

August 28, 1942 - March 31, 2019

Mrs. Marilyn Marie Rossi, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky passed peacefully with her family at her side on Sunday, March 31, 2019, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice House in Paducah, Kentucky. Marilyn was born on August 28, 1942, in Moline, Illinois to the late David Williams and Velda McFarland Williams. She was retired from Rock Island Arsenal as a Budget Analyst and was a member of the...
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Charles Delmar Brewer

August 16, 1923 - March 29, 2019

Charles Delmar Brewer, 95, of Murray, died Friday March 29, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House. Born August 16, 1923 in Stewart County Tennessee, he was a member of the Oaks Country Club and the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to his wife, Burlene Knight Brewer, he was preceded in death by his sisters Sylvia Barrow, Orlene Bucy and Charlene Greenup. His survived by two...
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Dora Dean Burkeen

March 26, 1933 - March 28, 2019

Ms. Dora Dean Burkeen, age 86 of Dexter, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 28, 2019 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Ms. Burkeen was born on March 26, 1933 to the late Jacob Howard York and Nanie (Rose) York. Ms. Burkeen retired from Mattel and she was a member of the Palestine United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women, and the Eastern Star. In addition to her parents Ms....
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Walter "Andy" Shipp

May 5, 1947 - March 26, 2019

Mr. Walter Andrew "Andy" Shipp, 71, died Tuesday, March 26 at Murray Calloway County Hospital. He was born in Columbus, GA on May 5, 1947 and was preceded in death by his mother, Layvonne Brooks Day, Stepfather, Bill Day and grandparents, Annie Brooks and Roy Andrew Brooks. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Brenda Hardy Shipp, daughter Staci Koenig & husband, Steve, two precious...
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Harold Mason Shoemaker

May 11, 1944 - March 26, 2019

Mr. Harold Mason Shoemaker, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019, at his home. He was a local businessman. He was a 1966 graduate of Murray State University receiving Bachelor of Science in Business. He was a Kentucky Colonel and an Eagle Scott. Harold was born in Murray, Kentucky on May 11, 1944 to the late William Darrell and Martha Elizabeth Hurt Shoemaker. ...
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Verta Boyle

October 18, 1920 - March 24, 2019

Mrs. Verta Boyle, age 98, of Murray, Kentucky died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at her home. Mrs. Boyle was born on October 18, 1920, in Stewart County, Tennessee to the late Sam Newberry and Lucy Robinson Newberry. She was retired from Boone Cleaners and was member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Boyle; one son,...
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James Raymond Jones

April 19, 1926 - March 23, 2019

Mr. James Raymond Jones, age 92, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at his home. Mr. Jones was born on April 19, 1926, in Glasgow, West Virginia to the late Otto (Wimpy) Jones and Garnett Lewis Jones. Mr. Jones was a retired Letter Carrier for the United States Postal Service and was a member of the Russell Chapel United Methodist Church. In addition, he was also a member...
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Buford Ray Anderson

March 30, 1934 - March 22, 2019

Dr. Buford Ray Anderson, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at his home. Buford was born in Burkley, Kentucky on March 30, 1934, to the late Carl Anderson and Oma Thomason Anderson. From an early age Buford spent many days in the woods and river bottom hunting and fishing. There he found God. Buford served in the Signal Corp. 68th Special Forces, U.S. Army from...
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Michael K. Wendling

March 14, 1938 - March 22, 2019

Mr. Michael K. Wendling, age 81, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Friday, March 22, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mr. Wendling was born on March 14, 1938, in Hagertown, Maryland to the late Elouis William Wendling and Trula Goans Wendling. He was retired with the Western Railroad Association as a Tariff Publishing Officer for over 34 years and was an Army Veteran. ...
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Don "Harvey" Gibbs

July 10, 1938 - March 22, 2019

Mr. Don "Harvey" Gibbs, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky died Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Don "Harvey" Gibbs was born on July 10, 1938 in Murray, Kentucky and was the son of the late Charles B. Gibbs and Angie D. Gibbs. Don was a graduate of Murray State University and retired as a teacher from Ohio. In addition, Don was retired also as a coach from Washington...
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Franklin H. Hicks Wells

April 6, 1940 - March 21, 2019

Mr. Franklin H. Hicks Wells, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, March 21, 2019 at the Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Wells was born April 6, 1940 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Franklin and Dixie Hicks Wells. He was a retired truck driver, having driven for PTL, Taylor Bus, and PPI paint paddles. He was an Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of the...
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William B. "Bill" Miller

October 26, 1922 - March 19, 2019

Bro. William B. "Bill" Miller, age 96, passed away at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House on March 19, 2019. Bro. Miller was preceded in death by his parents, Bernie and Lula Stalls Miller and his wife, Mary Sue Miller. He is survived by three sons, Billy Miller and wife Linda of Bowling Green, Kentucky, Ken Miller and wife Lagenia of Murray, Kentucky, and Mark Miller and wife Betty of...
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Sondra L. Kyle

May 1, 1938 - March 17, 2019

Ms. Sondra Kyle, age 80, of Melbourne, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne. Ms. Kyle was born on May 1, 1938 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Vern D. Kyle and Kathryn Kittelberger Kyle. She retired as a Medical Transcriptionist for the Murray-Calloway County Hospital and was a member of the First United Methodist...
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Purdom Miller Lovett

August 20, 1932 - March 17, 2019

Mr. Purdom Miller Lovett, age 86, of Murray, Kentucky died on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House after a short visit. Mr. Lovett was born on August 20, 1932, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Fred Lovett and Elsie Miller Lovett. He was a member of the Goshen United Methodist Church and served on various boards and committees at the church. Mr. Lovett was Co...
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Morris Gregory Parrish

November 13, 1946 - March 15, 2019

Mr. Morris Gregory Parrish, age 72, of Anchorage, Alaska, formerly of Murray, Kentucky died March 15, 2019 in Anchorage, Alaska. Mr. Parrish was born November 13, 1946 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee to the late William Haze Parrish and Leah Nelle Crass Parrish. Greg was a 1964 graduate of Murray High School, graduating as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist, and as a Valedictorian. He earned a...
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Conrad H. Jones

October 30, 1922 - March 15, 2019

Dr. Conrad H. Jones, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died on March 15, 2019 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Conrad was born in Lynn Grove on October 30, 1922 to the late Cody Harrison Jones, M.D. and Annie Underwood Jones. He received his bachelor's degree from Murray State University and received his medical degree from University of Louisville. Conrad served as a medical doctor in the U...
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Annie Pearl Adams

August 27, 1916 - March 12, 2019

Mrs. Annie Pearl Adams, age 102, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019. Mrs. Adams was born on August 27, 1916 in Fayette, Alabama to the late David Austin Smith and Zelma Holliman Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jefferson Adams. As well as two twin daughters June and Judy Adams. Survivors include three sons, John D....
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Robert Mitchell Beavers

September 24, 1930 - March 10, 2019

Mr. Robert Beavers, age 88, of Murray, Kentucky, died Sunday, March 10, 2019 at the Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Kentucky. He was born September 24, 1930 in Long Beach California Mr. Beavers was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Private graveside services were held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019 in the Murray City Cemetery. J.H. Churchill Funeral Home is in...
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Theresa Jane Knight

December 31, 1945 - March 9, 2019

Mrs. Theresa Jane Knight, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky died Saturday, March 9, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House. Mrs. Knight was born December 31, 1945 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Mason Canady and Mildred Elkins Canady. She was a homemaker and retired from Real Estate sales. Mr. Knight was also a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. Survivors include...
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Georgia Vaughn

November 19, 1954 - March 9, 2019

Mrs. Georgia Vaughn, age 64, of Kirksey, Kentucky died Saturday, March 09, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Vaughn was born on November 19, 1954 in Charleston, South Carolina to the late Robert S. Kettrick and Mary Heslep Kettrick. She was a retired School Bus Monitor for the Calloway County School System. Survivors include her husband, Michael Vaughn of Kirksey, Kentucky to whom she married on...
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Monette Barham Blackford

June 20, 1936 - March 7, 2019

Mrs. Monette (Barham) Blackford, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Blackford was born in Fulton County, Kentucky on June 20, 1936 to the late Wille Morris Barham, Sr. and Allie Mai (Taylor) Barham. Mrs. Blackford retired from Bellsouth Telephone Company. She was a member of the Poplar Springs...
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Murlene Crouch

December 28, 1931 - March 6, 2019

Mrs. Murlene Crouch, age 87, of Martin, Tennessee, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Diversicare of Martin, Tennessee. Mrs. Crouch was born on December 28, 1931, in Calloway, County, Kentucky to the late Clannon Gamble and Izella Green Gamble. She was a homemaker and a member of the Coldwater Methodist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in...
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Bronda S. Parker

August 28, 1935 - March 6, 2019

Mrs. Bronda S. Parker, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, died the morning of Wednesday, March 6, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mrs. Parker was born on August 28, 1935, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Ruble Lockhart and Nadine Hopkins Lockhart. She was a homemaker and a member of the Westside Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gerald T. Parker of Murray,...
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Sara "Kelly" Phillips

July 2, 1941 - March 6, 2019

Mrs. Sara "Kelly" Jane Jones Phillips, age 77, of Wartrace, TN passed away Wednesday, March 6, 2019. She was born in Lynn Grove, KY to the late Carlos and Ruby Mae Williams Jones. Mrs. Phillips worked in sales and marketing for Magneteck before her retirement. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Beechgrove. Mrs. Phillips enjoyed her flower garden and was an excellent cook and...
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Frank Fazi

June 22, 1931 - March 5, 2019

Frank Fazi, 87, of Murray, passed away at 8:42 p.m. on Tuesday, March 5, 2019, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. He served Murray State University as director of printing services, assisted with the publication of the Shield, and served as a videographer for Racer Athletics for many years. Born the son of an immigrant coal miner in Hardburly in Perry County on June 22, 1931,...
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Harold Allen Vaughan

October 22, 1928 - March 4, 2019

Mr. Harold Vaughan, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, March 04, 2019, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Vaughan was born on October 22, 1928, in Akron, Ohio to the late Dewey Goble Vaughan and Farrah B. Carr Vaughan. He retired as the owner and operator of Five Points Welding Shop and Vaughan's Wrecker and Crane Service. He was of the Baptist Faith and a...
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Charles N. Johnson

September 28, 1925 - March 3, 2019

Charles N. Johnson, 93, of Murray Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2019 at his home in Murray Kentucky. Charles was born on September 28, 1925 in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Jesse C. Johnson and Annie (Thurman) Johnson. He retired as the owner and operator of Johnson's Grocery and was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ. Charles was a Navy WWII veteran and within...
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James Foster

April 24, 1929 - March 1, 2019

Mr. James E. Foster, age 89, of Murray, Kentucky died at his home on Friday, March 01, 2019. Mr. Foster was born on April 24, 1929 in Mississippi. Mr. Foster worked for Kroger as a head meat cutter for 34 years, while working in Memphis, Tennessee for most of his career and later retiring from Kroger in Helena, Arkansas. He was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and had previously...
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Otis "Hamp" Erwin

February 7, 1923 - February 28, 2019

Mr. Otis Hampton "Hamp" Erwin, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died peacefully on Thursday, February 28, 2019, at Hickory Woods Senior Living in Murray, Kentucky. He was born in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late William Duke and Beulah (Geurin) Erwin on February 7, 1923. He graduated from Lynn Grove High School in 1942 and joined the Army Air Corps on August 5, 1942. He served in the Pacific...
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Steve Roberson

March 27, 1942 - February 27, 2019

Mr. Steve Roberson, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, drew his final breath on February 27th at 5:25 a.m. with his wife, his 3 children and their spouses, grandchildren, and a brother by his side, celebrating with him as he is on his way to be with his Lord and Savior in Heaven and to see his parents face to face once again. Mr. Roberson retired from B.F. Goodrich after over 40 years of service. ...
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Tony T. Dinh

August 17, 1999 - February 27, 2019

Tony T. Dinh, a student at Murray High School passed away at the age of 19 in his sleep in his home on February 27, 2019. Tony was born on August 17, 1999 in Louisville, Kentucky. He is survived by his loving parents, Tri and Lan Dinh, his twin brother Timmy Dinh, grandmother, Hoa Dinh, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Giao Dinh, and grandparents Mai...
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James F. "Bobby" Scott

February 15, 1924 - February 27, 2019

Mr. James F. "Bobby" Scott, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky died on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Lakeway Nursing and Rehab in Benton, Kentucky. Mr. Scott was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on February 15, 1924 to the late James Plomer Scott and Fannie (Page) Scott. Mr. Scott retired from Parker Ford in Murray as an autobody repair technician. He was of he Baptist faith and an Army veteran of...
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Joe Mark Alls

September 8, 1962 - February 26, 2019

Mr. Joe Mark Alls, age 56, of Russellville, Alabama, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at the University of Alabama-Birmingham Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama. Mr. Alls was born in Paducah, Kentucky on September 8, 1962. He had recently retired as a biology instructor at Northwest Shoals Community College in Phil Campbell, Alabama. Mr. Alls was a member of the...
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Robert H. "Bob" Hall

April 12, 1922 - February 26, 2019

Mr. Robert H. (Bob) Hall, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Hall was born on April 12, 1922, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Emerson Hall and Lola Mae (Elkins) Hall. He was retired from Kroger. Mr. Hall was a member of the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church and the Murray Masonic Lodge #105 F&AM. ...
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Frances D. Couch

July 29, 1943 - February 26, 2019

Mrs. Frances D. Couch, age 75, of Rexford, Montana, died on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at her daughter's home in New Concord, Kentucky. Mrs. Couch was born on July 29, 1943, in Jonesville, Virginia to the late David Sewell Fleenor and Jewel Leila Wolfe. She was retired from General Electric and of the Baptist Faith. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Ike...
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Marylene M. Payton

June 10, 1970 - February 25, 2019

Ms. Marylene M. Payton, age 48, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, February 25, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Ms. Payton was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 10, 1970. Ms. Payton was a manager at Wendy's Restaurant in Murray, and she was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Payton was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Conner, Sr. She is survived by her...
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Charles D. Duncan

September 30, 1945 - February 20, 2019

Mr. Charles D. Duncan, age 73, of Farmington, Kentucky died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Duncan was born September 30, 1945 in Murray, Kentucky to the late William Duncan and Hilda Pritchett Duncan. Charles worked at Tappan, Lassiter Plaster, and was a tobacco and cattle farmer. He was also a member of the Coldwater...
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Henry C. Sanders

August 8, 1922 - February 20, 2019

Mr. Henry C. Sanders, age 96, of the New Providence Community in Calloway County, died Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Towne Square Care in Puryear, Tennessee. Mr. Sanders was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on August 8, 1922 to Wm. Felix Sanders and Hettie (Wynn) Sanders. He retired from the Street Department with the City of Murray. Mr. Sanders enjoyed the outdoors; especially working in...
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Dorothy Jean Paschall

June 12, 1933 - February 19, 2019

Ms. Dorothy Jean Paschall, age 85, of Farmington, Kentucky died on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at her home. Ms. Paschall was born in Graves County, Kentucky on June 12, 1933, to the late Eugene Paschall and Bessie Manning Paschall. She was a member of the Coldwater Baptist Church. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by two brothers, Dudley Paschall and J.D. Paschall; as well...
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Alisa Olazabal

April 25, 1964 - February 18, 2019

Alisa Olazabal, age 54, died on Monday, February 18th, 2019 at her home in Murray, Kentucky. She was born in Detroit, Michigan and was the only child of Jan and Edward Hinkelman. She worked with her husband, Victor, and daughter, Cassi, at Victor's Sandwiches of Murray. She was of the Presbyterian faith. She is survived by her husband of thirty years, Victor of Murray, as well as her daughter,...
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Paul Hopkins

May 15, 1927 - February 18, 2019

Mr. Paul Hopkins, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, February 18, 2019, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Hopkins was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on May 15, 1927 to the late Noble Hopkins and Ruth (Miller) Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was employed with the Tappan Manufacturing Company in Murray and later retired from the Murray Lumber Company. ...
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Mary Nell Haley

December 28, 1925 - February 18, 2019

Ms. Mary Nell Haley, age 93, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, February 18, 2019, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Ms. Haley was born on December 28, 1925, in Dexter, Kentucky to the late Gus Haley and Ruby Griffin Haley. She retired with twenty plus years of service at Boone's Cleaners. Survivors include one brother, James R. Haley and wife Betty of Almo, Kentucky;...
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