The obituaries below are sourced from local funeral homes – Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Imes Funeral Home & Crematory and J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services – and are updated by 10 a.m. daily. To read the full obituary, please click on the decedent’s name.
July 7, 1943 – Sept. 30, 2024
Mr. John F. Hill, 81, of New Concord, KY, passed away on Monday, September 30, 2024 at his home.
Per his wishes, John chose to have no services but asks that you remember a fond memory of him, something he said or did that made you smile.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
April 13, 1962 – Sept. 30, 2024
Mrs. Laura Ross, age 62, of Dexter, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 30, 2024, at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Ricky Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Henrys Catholic Church Cemetery in Aurora, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or to the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 14, 1937 – Sept. 30, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Laverne Stalls, 87, of Fort Worth, TX, formerly of Murray, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, September 30, 2024 at her home.
The funeral service honoring Mrs. Shirley Stalls is set for 12 pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Donnie Peal will officiate and burial will follow at Murray City Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 10 am until 12 pm at the Heritage Chapel.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 9, 1977 – Sept. 29, 2024
Mr. Anthony Lee Pickler, 46, of Paducah, formerly of Murray, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Baptist Health.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
July 28, 1923 – Sept. 29, 2024
Mrs. Margaret Miller, age 101, of Puryear, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, September 29, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 29, 2024 – Sept. 29, 2024
Reuben Gad Pierce, infant son of Melvin and Makaela (Hargrove) Pierce of Farmington, was born sleeping Sunday, September 29, 2024, at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the Burnett’s Chapel Cemetery, in Sedalia, KY with pastor Merrick Nunn officiating. Burial will follow the service with David Cooper and Melvin Pierce serving as pallbearers.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Reuben.
March 31, 1943 – Sept. 27, 2024
Mrs. Sarah Louise Bryan, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, September 27, 2024, at Charter Assisted Senior Living in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 1, 2024, at The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. John Dale will officiate. Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Tuesday October 1, 2024, at The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to MSU Foundation Phil and Sarah Bryan Leadership Scholarship. Murray State University Office of Development 200 Heritage Hall Murray, KY 42072 murraystate.edu/giving.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 12, 1942 — Sept. 28, 2024
Mr. Dennis J. Thorn, age 82, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 21, 1961 – Sept. 23, 2024
Mr. Walter L. Henry, 62 of Murray, KY, passed away Monday, September 23, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Murray, KY.
Oct. 26, 1953 – Sept. 26, 2024
Mrs. Holly Faye Mauzy, 70 of Murray, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
A graveside service is set for 2 pm on Sunday, September 29, 2024 at Temple Hill Cemetery.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
July 20, 1941 — Sept. 22, 2024
Mr. James “Jim” Allen Sims, age 83, of Miami, Florida, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the HCA Florida Mercy Hospital in Miami, Florida.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 4, 2024, at the Murray City Cemetery with Rev. Jim Stahler officiating. Entombment will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. No public visitation will be held before the graveside service.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 11, 1951 – Sept. 24, 2024
Ms. Nancy B. Walker, 73 of Murray, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at her home.
There will be no public services held at this time.
Inurnment will take place at a later date, in the Old Bardwell Cemetery, Bardwell, KY.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. Walker.
April 6, 1947 – Sept. 22, 2024
Eula Mae (Kendall) Atteberry, 77, of Kirksey passed away Sunday, September 22, 2024, at her home.
In honoring Eula’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Atteberry. Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.
June 14, 1960 – Sept. 21, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Gray Walker, 64, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 19, 1937 – Sept. 22, 2024
Ms. Barbara Kathryn Culbert, 87, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at her home.
Donations to: Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, P.O. Box 216, Miles, TX 76861; Pumpkin Hollow Farm, 1184 Rt. 11, Craryville, NY 12521.
No services are planned at this time per Kathy’s wishes.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
March 18, 1941 – Sept. 21, 2024
Mrs. Donna Lee Woods, 83, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.
A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1052 KY-121, Murray, KY 42071. A meal will be served to family and friends following the memorial service and it will be held at Woodmen Life, North 4th Street in Murray.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 7, 1965 — Sept. 21, 2024
Mr. Michael William Tipton, age 59, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab Center in Murray.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
May 10, 1943 – Sept. 20, 2024
Mrs. Judy F. Johnston Breedlove, 81 of Murray, KY, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation, Murray, KY.
In honoring Judy’s wishes, her services and burial will be private.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Johnston-Breedlove.
Dec. 29, 1984 – Sept. 17, 2024
Christopher Russell Anderson, 39, passed away on September 17, 2024 in Mayfield, KY.
There will be no services held at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 28, 1967 – Sept. 17, 2024
Mr. Jeffery A. Cullop, 57, of Marion, IL, formerly of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.
Feb. 8, 1949 — Sept. 18, 2024
Mr. Guthrie T. McNeely, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 23, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Tim Palmer and Bro. Brett Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 22, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
June 2, 1942 — Sept. 16, 2024
Ms. June Turner, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Monday, September 16, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
There will be no public visitation or service held.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 24, 1949 — Sept. 15, 2024
Mrs. Pamela Sue Bowers, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at her home.
There will be no public service or visitation held.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 8, 1945 — Sept. 15, 2024
Mr. Gary Price, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at the Murray City Cemetery. Bro. Fred Seavers will officiate, and burial will follow. No public visitation will be held.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 21, 1930 – Sept. 12, 2024
Mrs. Phyllis M. Huggins, 93, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Private burial will take place at Murray City Cemetery. Her family will hold a celebration of life at Imes Funeral Home at a later date and will be announced prior.
Imes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
April 6, 1943 – Sept. 10, 2024
Mr. Larry Dale Nimmo, 81 of Dexter, KY passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Graveside services are set for 2 pm on Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at Brooks Chapel Cemetery. Kendrick Lewis will officiate.
There will be no public visitation held.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Temple Hill Community Church, 1361 Almo Shiloh Road, Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Feb. 25, 1937 – Sept. 10, 2024
Mr. Gustav J. Frey, 87, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America, 290 Turnpike Road, Suite 5-315, Westborough, MA 01581.
Services will be held at a later date.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
July 8 1937 – Sept. 10, 2024
Mrs. Shelba Barnett, age 87, of Hardin, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home.
There will be no public visitation. A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 16 at 11:00 am at the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery with John Dale officiating.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery Fund, c/o Larry Bundy, 303 Oakdale Drive, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 28, 1969 — Sept. 9, 2024
Ms. Frances (Robb) Murphy, age 55, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral mass will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, September 21, 2024, at the St. Leo Catholic Church with Father Santhosh Thomas officiating. Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Friday, September 20, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. In celebration of her life, Frances asked that attendees wear pink to both services. Please feel free to wear the same thing both days.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to CurePSP, https://www.psp.org/ways-to-give
To send a gift via mail, please make your checks payable to CurePSP and sent to: CurePSP 325 Hudson Street,4th Floor, New York, NY 10013 or to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
April 25, 1964 – Sept. 9, 2024
Mr. Robbie Wilburn, 60, of Murray, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
His family will hold a private celebration of life in the months to come.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
July 22, 1957 – Sept. 8, 2024
Helen Ambrose, 67, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at Mills Health and Rehabilitation in Mayfield.
No services will be held at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for her family.
Dec. 4, 1933 — Sept. 7, 2024
Tommy Downs Alexander, 90, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Tommy’s family will welcome visitors from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Murray. A private family graveside and burial will be held at Murray City Cemetery officiated by Rev. Kerry Lambert.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made either to the Meals on Wheels program at the Murray-Calloway County Senior Center, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071 where he adopted his last, much-adored cat, Bella.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 24, 1933 – Sept. 7, 2024
Mr. Joe L. Mathis, 91, of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Bro. Ron Mathis officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Murray Memorial Gardens, Murray, KY.
Friends may visit with the family Tuesday, September 10, 2024, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Joe’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 5, 1964 — Sept. 7, 2024
Mr. Timothy “Tim” E. Shawhan, age 60, of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 11, 1931 — Sept. 7, 2024
Mrs. Jean Burkeen, age 92, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Richard Burkeen and Rev. Curtis Goode officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Friday, September 13, 2024.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
July 31, 1958 – Sept. 7, 2024
Mrs. Lisa Ray, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Murray with Bro. Mike Crook officiating. Entombment will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Monday, September 16, 2024, at the First Baptist Church in Murray.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the First Baptist Church Music Program, 203 South 4th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 28, 1936 — Sept. 6, 2024
Mrs. Shelby Gean (Hargrove) Lorson, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Brett Miles officiating. Burial will follow in the Stewart County Memorial Gardens in Dover, Tennessee. A visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar Street # A, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 15, 1941 — Sept. 4, 2024
Mrs. Connie “Coco” Norsworthy, age 83, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Fulton Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fulton, Kentucky.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 14, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. April Arnold officiating. There will be no public visitation held prior to the celebration of life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to her daughter’s Internship Scholarship Fund at Murray State University, c/o Lee Norsworthy-Robbins Internship Fellowship, Murray State University, Office of Development, 200 Heritage Hall, Murray, Ky, 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 7, 1942 — Sept. 3, 2024
Mary Jane Milton, age 82, of Murray, KY, received her heavenly reward on Tuesday, September 3, 2024.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 1:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Murray, KY, with Bro. Darrell Young officiating. Burial will follow at the Murray City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Children’s Ministry at Calvary Temple Church, P.O. Box 655, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 17, 1934 – Sept. 3, 2024
Billy Bob Darnell, Sr. peacefully transitioned into the presence of God on Tuesday, September 3rd, 2024, two weeks before his 90th birthday.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, September 14th at Murray Memorial Gardens followed by a reception and luncheon for friends and family at Hardin Baptist Church – The Chapel (218 College Street, Hardin, KY). All family members of the Darnell & York families are more than welcome & encouraged to come and share happy memories together.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Hope For The Warriors, which provides comprehensive support programs to veterans and military families. Donations can be made at https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org/about/make-a-donation/.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 17, 1928 — Sept. 3, 2024
Mrs. Bettye J. Miller, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side.
Private family services and burial will be held.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar Street # A, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Street Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Homeremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 20, 1953 – Sept. 3, 2024
Mrs. Gwendolyn Kai Wilson, 71 of New Concord, KY, passed away Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Dec. 27, 1942 – Sept. 2, 2024
Mr. Carl Dalton, 81, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, September 2, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, September 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th Street, Murray, KY, with Rev. Jordan Roach officiating. Interment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens, with Brad Young, Brian Lee, Clint Lee, Erick Young, Sandy Lassiter and Tony Raspberry serving as pallbearers. Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral time of 12:00 noon at the funeral home.
The family requests that memorial contributions made in memory of Mr. Dalton be directed to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 189, Box Elder, SD 57719; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, c/o The Foundation at MCCH, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 17, 1964 – Sept. 1, 2024
Greg Eugene Eldridge, 59, of Murray, KY, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024, at his home.
Friends may visit with the family from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions in Greg’s memory be made, in lieu of flowers, to the Murray Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
