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Obituaries – November 2024

The obituaries below are sourced from local funeral homes – Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation ServicesImes 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.


Ralph A. Kay

April 4, 1948 – Nov. 30, 2024

Mr. Ralph A. Kay, 76, of New Concord, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Per Mr. Kay’s wishes, no services are planned.  

Imes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 


Billy Joe Outland

Jan. 7, 1933 – Nov. 29, 2024

Mr. Billy Joe Outland, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. 

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Elm Grove Cemetery with Bro. Clint Gentry officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.


Janis Faye Smith

Feb. 15, 1963 – Nov. 29, 2024

Mrs. Janis F. Smith, 61 of Murray, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Imes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 


Mildred Slinker Robertson Newton

April 7, 1931 – Nov. 29, 2024

Mildred Slinker Robertson Newton, 93 years old, of Murray, KY went to be with the Lord on November 29, 2024.

Visitation will be held at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5, 2024. The funeral service will immediately follow at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church Murray, 204 S 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Paul M. Rushing

Sept. 26, 1953 – Nov. 27, 2024

Mr. Paul M. Rushing, age 71, of Almo, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Ky 42071. 

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, from 9:00 am until 12:00 pm at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with the funeral to follow at noon. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Donald Keith Cook

Jan. 17, 1941 – Nov. 25, 2024

Mr. Donald Keith Cook, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Russ Crosswhite officiating. Burial will follow in the Hicks Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the New Pathways for Children, P.O. Box 10, Melber, Kentucky 42069 or to the Hicks Cemetery Fund, C/O Gaery Farris, 498 Farris Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


Robert Carl Olson

June 1, 1951 – Nov. 20, 2024

Mr. Robert Carl Olson, age 73, of Goodlettsville, Tennessee, passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. 

A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends at a later date. 

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Murray, KY cared for Robert’s earthly remains.


Lanny Turner

May 29, 1951 – Nov. 25, 2024

Mr. Lanny Turner, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, Murray Calloway County Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 2024, at the Furches-Turner Family Cemetery, 1133 Furches Trail, Murray, Kentucky 42071. Bro. Kim Reeder will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 30, 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.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


Ramona June Eaker

Nov. 4, 1939 – Nov. 24, 2024

Mrs. Ramona June (Galloway) Eaker, 85 of Murray, KY, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2024, at her home.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery, with John Dale officiating. Interment will follow the service.

No public visitation is scheduled.

The family request that memorial contributions be made in Ramona’s memory to the Glendale Road Church of Christ Caring and Sharing Ministry, 1101 Glendale Road, Murray, KY 42071, or to the Murray-Calloway County Needline, 509 North 8th Street, Murray, KY 42071.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Eaker.


Brenda H. Jones

Oct. 12, 1946 – Nov. 25, 2024

Mrs. Brenda H. Jones, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, December 2, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Glynn Orr officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Soup for the Soul, PO Box 1001, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or 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. 


Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Worrell

Dec. 4, 1956 – Nov. 21, 2024

Mrs. Rebecca Lynn “Becky” Worrell, 67 of Murray, KY, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at her home.

Honoring Becky’s wishes, no public services will be held at this time. Inurnment will take place at a later date in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Cartersburg, IN.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Worrell.


Peggy Lee Jarvis

Sept. 20, 1962 – Nov. 23, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Jarvis, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at Green Plain Church of Christ the with Jonnie Hutchison, John Sales, and Eli Sales officiating. Burial will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m., Friday, November 29, 2024, at the Green Plain Church of Christ. 

The family requests that expressions of sympathy go to the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home to help defray final expenses. J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 201 S. 3rd Street, Murray, Kentucky, 42071. 

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


Judy Bogard Curd

July 23, 1945 – Nov. 23, 2024

Mrs. Judy Bogard Curd, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. John Dale and Bro. Ricky Cunningham will officiate, with burial to follow in the New Providence Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and 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. 


Jimmy Lynn Futrell

Jan. 2, 1955 – Nov. 21, 2024

Mr. Jimmy Lynn Futrell, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Hicks Cemetery. Steve Futrell will officiate, and burial will follow. No public visitation will be held. 

Expressions of sympathy may go to the Senior Citizens, Meals on Wheels, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


James Maurice Jones, Jr.

Feb. 9, 1959 – Nov. 21, 2024

Mr. James Maurice Jones, Jr., 65, of Murray, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at his home.

Family services will be held at a later date in Ohio.

Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


Max Parker

Jan. 13, 1943 – Nov. 19, 2024

Mr. Max Parker, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at his home. 

There will be no public service or visitation per Mr. Parker’s request.

 J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Gerald T. Stone

Aug. 10, 1937 – Nov. 20, 2024

Mr. Gerald T. Stone, age 87, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. 

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Monday, November 25, 2024, at the Tucker Cemetery in Kirksey, Kentucky with John Dale officiating. There will be no public visitation held.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Tucker Family Cemetery, c/o Sabrina Karracker, 1014 Crossland Road, Murray, KY 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Marjorie Grady

Jan. 26, 1942 – Nov. 18, 2024

Mrs. Marjorie Grady, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

A funeral service to honor Marjorie’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, November 25, 2024, at J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, officiated by Johnnie Hutchison and Charlie Jackson. Burial will follow at Green Plain Cemetery. Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, 2024, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Green Plain Church of Christ India Mission Fund (980 Murray-Paris Road, Hazel, Kentucky 42049), Green Plain Cemetery Fund (c/o Kenny Stubblefield, 107 Gregory Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071), or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959).

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Kurt Joseph Weigel

April 18, 1961 – Nov. 18, 2024

Mr. Kurt Weigel, age 63, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, November 18, 2024, at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Bro. Greg Cagle will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 23. 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy go to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22718, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, 73123-1718.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Wendy Leigh Cavarretta

Nov. 7, 1977 – Nov. 17, 2024

Wendy Leigh Cavarretta, 47, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024.

A celebration of Wendy’s life will be held at a later date.  

Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


Michael Manning, Jr.

Aug. 11, 1971 – Nov. 17, 2024

Mr. Michael Manning, Jr., age 53, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024, at his home. 

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, November 22, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Darrell Beane officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem Cemetery in Lynn Grove, Kentucky. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Thursday, November 21, 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, TN 38105-9959.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Joe Ed Boggess

Feb. 21, 1945 – Nov. 17, 2024

Mr. Joe Ed Boggess, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

There will be no public service or visitation held at this time.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Gordon Carroll Odom

May 25, 1948 – Nov. 17, 2024

Mr. Gordon Odom, 76, of Mayfield, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

No services are planned at this time.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.


Troy Wade Stovall

June 16, 1963 – Nov. 16, 2024

On the morning of Saturday, November 16, 2024, Troy Stovall left his earthly family and friends.

A private graveside service will be held for those closest to him followed by a celebration of life. The celebration of life will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 20, 2024, at the Yates Event Center, 2760 State Route 121 North, Murray, KY 42071. Light refreshments will be served and there will be a casual atmosphere. Please bring your best memories and leave them for the family. 

The family has experienced such profound acts of love and kind gestures that in lieu of flowers or gifts, they want to ask that you pay those acts forward and ask that family and friends perform a random act or kindness in his name.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Lonnie Lou Shults

Dec. 19, 1937 – Nov. 16, 2024

Mr. Lonnie L. Shults, 86, of Hazel, KY,  formerly of Ohio, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.

Graveside services will be held at Ashley Cemetery in Ashley, OH.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.


Dr. Michael Lanier

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. 


Kenneth Meek

Aug. 30, 1963 – Nov. 15, 2024

Mr. Kenneth Meek, 61, of Murray, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Mr. Kenneth Meek will be laid to rest at Michigan Memorial Cemetery at a later date.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.


Sandor Csatari

April 14, 1942 – Nov. 14, 2024

Mr. Sandor Csatari, 82, of New Concord, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.


Jackie Wayne Jones

Nov. 8, 1947 – Nov. 13, 2024

Mr. Jackie Wayne Jones, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

There will be no public services or visitation held at this time. 

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements. 


Max Lee Satterwhite

Nov. 4, 1950 – Nov. 10, 2024

Mr. Max Lee Satterwhite, 74 of Murray, KY, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray, KY.

In honoring his wishes, there will be no public services held at this time. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Wofford Cemetery in Dover, TN.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Satterwhite. 


Judith Ann Buck

July 2, 1946 – Nov. 8, 2024

Judith Ann Kennemore Buck was born July 2, 1946, to Charles and Mildred Kennemore in Mississippi County, Arkansas. She departed this life on November 8, 2024, at 6:30 a.m.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 12, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston, Missouri.

Graveside Services will be held on Wednesday, November 13 at 11:00 a.m. at Murray Memorial Gardens Cemetery Chapel in Murray, Kentucky.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriners Children, loveshriners.org.

Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.


Adam Todd

Jan. 26, 1978 – Nov. 9, 2024

Adam Todd, 46, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at his home.  

The funeral service honoring the life of Adam Todd is set for 11 am on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray.  Burial will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens.

His family welcomes visitors from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.


Paula J. Tucker

Aug. 6, 1967 – Nov. 7, 2024

Mrs. Paula J. Tucker, age 57, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, burial will follow in the Tucker cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


James “Jim” Lowrie

July 30, 1930 – Nov. 7, 2024

Mr. James “Jim” Lowrie, age 94, of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Jonnie Hutchison will officiate, and burial will follow in the Puryear Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. –1:00 p.m., Monday, November 11, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Expressions of sympathy donations 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. 


Nadine Carrier

May 17, 1965 – Nov. 8, 2024

Mrs. Nadine Carrier, 59 of Murray, KY, passed away Friday, November 8, 2024, at her home.

In honoring her request, a private family celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.


Charles Eugene Cathey

Nov. 21, 1966 – Nov. 7, 2024

Mr. Charles Eugene Cathey, age 57, of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, November 7, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.

A memorial visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. 

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Murray-Calloway County NeedLine, 509 North 8th Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


Ruth Dorothy Prater

June 3, 1956 – Nov. 3, 2024

Mrs. Ruth D. Prater, 68, of Palmersville, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2024 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.


Richard Valentine

April 4, 1952 – Nov. 2, 2024

Mr. Richard Valentine, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky. 

A celebration of life will be planned for a later date. 

Memorial contributions to Playhouse in the Park would be appreciated, 907 Arcadia Circle, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements. 


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