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.
March 4, 1927 – Oct. 31, 2024
Mrs. Mable Louise (Allen) Ray, age 97, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
A public graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Old Bethlehem Cemetery in Water Valley, Kentucky. Rev. Kerry Lambert will officiate with burial to follow. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105- 9959.
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
April 27, 1947 – Oct. 31, 2024
Dr. Michael Lanier, Emeritus Professor, Murray State University, 77, of Murray, KY; passed away October 31, 2024, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY.
Visitation will be held at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Murray, Ky on Friday, November 22nd, from 5-8 PM. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, November 24th at Bethel Christian Church in Kevil, KY at 1 PM with the Reverend Keith Tilford officiating, with burial following at the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers and other expressions of sympathy, the family asks that donations be made to the Murray State University Roads Scholar program in Dr. Lanier’s name.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 6, 1957 – Oct. 29, 2024
Mrs. Mona Sue Bales, 67 of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Feb. 20, 1946 – Oct. 24, 2024
Michael Eric Johnson died Thursday evening, October 24, at Vanderbilt University Health Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
Because Michael did not enjoy ceremonies or formalities, his family is planning several memorial gatherings in 2025 in lieu of a funeral.
Friends who wish to offer expressions of sympathy might send a donation in his name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital [https://www.stjude.org/donate] or to Tiger Christmas [Murray Family Resource Center/ 801 Main St. Murray, Ky 42071 or https://bit.ly/TigerLakerChristmas2024]
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
June 11, 1955 – Oct. 26, 2024
Mr. Clifton “Cliff” Thomas Key, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at his home.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Matt Johnson officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 23, 1959 – Oct. 26, 2024
Mr. Larry Suiter, age 65, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 31, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Brett Miles and Coach Matt McMahon officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 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.
Aug. 27, 1929 – Oct. 26, 2024
Ms. Carrie Elizabeth Beale, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Spring Creek Health Care.
No public services will be held. Ms. Beale will be laid to rest in the Murray City Cemetery.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation services are in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 16, 1962 – Oct. 24, 2024
Mr. John Tucker, 61 of Murray, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Jan. 24, 1939 – Oct. 23, 2024
Mr. Charles Van Buren, 85, of Mayfield, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
No services are planned at this time per his wishes.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.
d. Oct. 23, 2024
Mrs. Opal E. Starks, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the Murray City Cemetery. John Dale will officiate, and burial will follow. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. till 1:00 p.m., Sunday, October 27, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 12, 1959 – Oct. 20, 2024
Mr. Stephan Ray Crabtree, age 65, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
June 10, 1945 – Oct. 21, 2024
Mrs. Winifred Gail (Treas) Parker, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
There will be no public service or visitation held at Mrs. Parker’s request.
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.
May 22, 1934 – Oct. 21, 2024
Mr. James Howard Tucker, 90, of Kirksey, KY, passed away Monday, October 21, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray, KY.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Rev. April Arnold officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Kirksey, KY with Jason Crabtree, Mitchell Tucker, Brian Tucker, Kevin Tucker, Ricky Freeman, and Tyler Coursey serving as pallbearers.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Larry Tucker, 613 Hedley Trail, Kirksey, KY 42054 or to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, c/o MCCH Foundation, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Tucker.
June 25, 1962 – Oct. 17, 2024
Mrs. Valerie (King) Neale, age 62, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, October 17, 2024, in Perry County, Arkansas, due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Rev. Tim Palmer officiating. There will be no public visitation held.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Spring Creek Baptist Church, 995 Spring Rd, Almo, Kentucky 42020.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 4, 1950 – Oct. 17, 2024
Terry Wayne Mott, devoted pastor, veteran and faithful family man, passed away on October 17, 2024, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was 74.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:30 pm on Friday, October 25, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071. A graveside service with military honors will be held at Murray City Cemetery following the ceremony.
His family welcomes visitors from 12 pm – 1:30 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2024 at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VFW Post 6291, PO Box 827, Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 9, 1996 – Oct. 12, 2024
Mr. Bradley Alexander Thompson, 28 of New Concord, KY, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at his home.
Memorial services will be conducted Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY, with Pastor Bobby Strong officiating.
Friends may visit with the family Thursday, October 17, 2024, between the hours of 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Bradley’s name to the Humane Society, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Thompson.
June 8, 1939 – Oct. 14, 2024
Mr. Danny Eugene Jones, 85 of Murray, KY, passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at Passion and Purpose Homecare, Almo, KY.
A service celebrating Danny’s life will be held Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with John Dale officiating.
Friends may visit with the family after 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Dec. 9, 1949 – Oct. 13, 2024
Mr. Thomas Billington, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2024, at St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the Scotts Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Bro. Leon Knotts officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, October 20, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 13, 1959 – Oct. 12, 2024
Mr. Michael D. Bankes, 65, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
A graveside service is set for 11 am on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at Murray Memorial Gardens.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 16, 1950 – Oct. 12, 2024
Linda Humphrey, of Benton, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2024 at her home.
The funeral service is set for 1 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home. Josh Herndon will officiate and burial will follow at Stewart Cemetery. Pallbearers include Tim Prather, Jered Bullock, Gaven Prather, Blake Hedge, Kevin Bullock.
Her family welcomes visitors from 10 am until 1 pm on on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Mercy Hospice, 225 Medical Center Drive, Suite 203, Paducah, KY 42003.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
d. Oct. 11, 2024
Mrs. Carolyn Bugden, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home.
No public services are scheduled at this time.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 4, 1942 – Oct. 12, 2024
Mrs. Gayle N. Weaver, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at her home.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 1:30 p.m. at the Elm Grove Cemetery. John Dale will officiate, and burial will follow. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105 or 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.
Jan. 2, 1975 – Oct. 11, 2024
Mr. Christopher James Neale, age 49, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Friday, October 11, 2024, at Green Acres Health Care in Mayfield, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Rev. Glynn Orr officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 19, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
d. Oct. 10, 2024
Mr. Lowell Kenneth Tucker, Jr., age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, October 10, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
A graveside service for family and friends will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Woodlawn Cemetery in Paducah, Kentucky. Rev. Jim Stahler will officiate, and burial will follow. No public visitation will be held. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date.
Expressions of sympathy make go to the First United Methodist Church, c/o children and youth fund, 503 Maple Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 17, 1934 – Oct. 9, 2024
Mr. Hassie L. Kendall, 90, of Paris, TN, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2024.
The funeral service honoring Mr. Hassie “Tonie” Kendall is set for 1 pm on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Union Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Puryear, TN. Reverend Thomas Taylor will officiate.
His family welcomes visitors from 11 am until 1 pm on Friday, October 18, 2024 at the church.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
March 17, 1952 – Oct. 9, 2024
Mr. Cary Lee Brandon “C.B.”, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Chaplain (Major) John C. Carey, USA (Ret.), officiating. Burial will follow in the South Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or Blue Line Ponies at bluelineponies.org
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
March 2, 1940 – Oct. 9, 2024
Mrs. Norma Jean (Carr) Breedlove, 84 of Hardin, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2024, at Lake Way Nursing and Rehabilitation, Benton, KY.
In honoring her wishes, there will be no public services held at this time.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Breedlove.
April 30, 1947 – Oct. 7, 2024
Mr. Hugh Donald “Don” Herndon, 77, of Murray, KY, peacefully went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, October 7, 2024.
A celebration of life will be held at Union Christian Church in Eutaw, AL, with Skelton Funeral Home of Reform, AL, directing. Burial will be at the Union Christian Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Gideons International.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for local arrangements.
d. Oct. 6, 2024
Mr. Bobby Miller, age 64, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Nov. 24, 1932 – Oct. 6, 2024
Mrs. Elizabeth Swain, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, October 6, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30, Friday, October 11, 2024, at the Murray City Cemetery with Bro. Martin Severns officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Friday, October 11, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development, 2900 North Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, Florida 33607.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 10, 1977 – Oct. 6, 2024
Mr. George Edward Compton, 46 of Belleville, IL, formerly of Murray, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at his home in Belleville, IL.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Bro. Kerry Lambert officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery, Murray, KY.
Friends may visit with the family Wednesday, October 16, 2024, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home,
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 28, 1945 – Oct. 6, 2024
Mr. Obie J. Mitchuson, 79 of Dexter, KY, passed away Sunday, October 6, 2024, at Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mayfield, KY.
Graveside funeral services will be conducted Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in the Land Between the Lakes.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Obie’s name to the Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Mitchuson.
Sept. 15, 1950 – Oct. 5, 2024
Mr. Charles Thomas “Tom” Jonas, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at his home.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 14, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Rev. Kerry Lambert will officiate and family remarks by his son-in-law, Patrick Greer. Visitation will be held prior to the memorial service on Monday, October 14, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or to the Boston University CTE Brain Bank and Neuropathology Fund, Boston University Development, Gift Processing, JP Morgan Chase & Co. PO, Box 22605, New York, NY 10087-2605, checks to be made out to Trustees of Boston University, https://www.bu.edu/cte/
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 2, 1962 – Oct. 4, 2024
Mrs. Gina G. Claiborne, age 61, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, October 4, 2024, at her home after an extended illness.
A funeral service will be held on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the University Church of Christ with Charley Bazzell officiating. A private family burial will follow the funeral service. Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the University Church of Christ.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the University Church of Christ, Att. Racer Campus Ministry, 801 North 12th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071
J.H Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 5, 1958 – Oct. 3, 2024
Mr. David Randall Perkins, 66, of Bowling Green, KY, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2024 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Eury Tynes will officiate.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Aug. 15, 1931 – Oct. 5, 2024
Mr. Charles C. Wilford, 93 of Mayfield, KY, passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Mills Nursing and Rehabilitation, Mayfield, KY.
Honoring Charles’ wishes, there will be no public services held. Burial will be in the Green Plains Cemetery, Hazel, KY.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Wilford.
Nov. 12, 1946 – Oct. 2, 2024
Mr. Malcolm Danny McGhee, 77 of Murray, KY, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024, at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
Honoring Malcolm’s wishes, there will be no public services held.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. McGhee.
May 6, 1949 – Oct. 1, 2024
Mr. Jeffery Teitloff, age 75, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.
There will be no public service or visitation held at this time.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 3, 1934 – Oct. 1, 2024
Mrs. Mary Lovett White Lowrie, age 90, of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Johnnie Hutchison officiating. Burial will follow in the Green Plain Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, October 5, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Disaster Relief for the Newport Church of Christ, c/o Connie Ball, 508 Buckingham Drive, Newport, Tennessee 37821.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 13, 1932 – Oct. 1, 2024
Mr. Charles “Teddy” Morris, 91 of Murray, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at his son’s home in Murray, KY.
Private family graveside services will be conducted at Elm Grove Cemetery with Bro. Sammy Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow the service.
There will be no public visitation.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Teddy’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; Humane Society of Calloway County, Suite A, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071 or to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, c/o The Foundation at MCCH, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
