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.
June 16, 1964 – Dec. 18, 2024
Kenny Gene Story, Sr., passed away December 18, 2024 at his home in Turlock, CA.
Kenny will be buried alongside his grandparents, Henry and Norma Russell and his brother Kelly Reed Story in the Fossett cemetery on Friday, January 3, 2025 at 12 pm.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
May 31, 1960 – Dec. 26, 2024
Mr. William Daniel Thompson, age 64, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his home.
A graveside service will be held at Murray Memorial Gardens at 2:00 pm, Saturday January 4, 2025.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of local arrangements.
July 16, 1941 – Dec. 30, 2024
Mr. Roy E. Schmidt, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
A public graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m., Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Murray City Cemetery with Steven Hunter officiating. There will be no public visitation held prior to the graveside service.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of local arrangements.
July 22, 1942 – Dec. 30, 2024
Ms. Pamela Vaneen (Mahan) Young, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
Per Pam’s request, no public service or visitation will be 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 & Cremation Services are in charge of local arrangements.
Dec. 27, 2024 – Dec. 28, 2024
Miss Opal Paige Shaw, newborn daughter of Brandon and Whitney Shaw, was born on December 27, 2024 with a beautiful heartbeat but then was never able to take a breath on her own, leading to her passing on to her heavenly home on December 28, 2024.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for her family.
Jan. 29, 1943 – Dec. 26, 2024
Mr. Gary B. Haneline, age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at Spring Creek and Rehab in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Bro. Tim Palmer will officiate, and burial will follow in the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 27, 2024, from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 2167, Lexington, Kentucky 40588
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 9, 1942 – Dec. 23, 2024
Mr. Joe Russell Arnold, 82 of Murray, KY, passed away Monday, December 23, 2024, at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
Friends may visit with the family Thursday, January 2, 2025, between the hours of 11:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071. Followed by Masonic Rites.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Elder Scott Brown officiating. Burial with military honors will follow the service in the Murray City Cemetery, Murray, KY.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Arnold.
March 19, 1973 – Dec. 19, 2024
Ms. Brenda M. Helms, 51, of Paris, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at her home.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
April 2, 1945 – Dec. 19, 2024
Ms. Lillian Kate West, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her home.
Services are being scheduled for a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can go to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 26, 1960 – Dec. 18, 2024
Keith Wayne Starks, 64, passed away Wednesday morning, December 18, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah after a long hard fight with cancer. His courage and strength have been an inspiration, and he will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Brandon Phillips will officiate, and burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services are in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 29, 1951 – Dec. 14, 2024
Funeral services for Mr. Charles S. “Chuck” Foster will be 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Rev. Rufus Harris and Rev. Ronnie Stinson, Sr. will officiate. Entombment will follow at Highland Park Mausoleum.
Visitation will be 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at the funeral home.
Byrn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 1, 1962 – Dec. 16, 2024
Mr. Gary Starks, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Benton, Kentucky at his son’s home after an extended illness.
The funeral service for Gary will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, December 20, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation. Rev. Mike White will officiate, and burial will follow in the Sinking Springs Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00-8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy may go 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.
June 3, 1959 – Dec. 15, 2024
Mr. Mark Wyatt, age 65, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Sunday, December 15, 2024, at the River Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation in Paducah, Kentucky.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 25, 1954 – Dec. 15, 2024
Mr. Danny L. Green, 70, of Benton, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 15, 2024 at his home.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
March 21, 1964 – Dec. 14, 2024
Mr. Earl A. Cathey, 60, of Benton, KY, passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at his home.
Mr. Cathey will be laid to rest at Hardin Baptist Cemetery and a celebration of his life will be held at a later date.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.
Dec, 11, 1952 – Dec. 7, 2024
Mrs. Kathy Rose Valentine, 70 of Puryear, TN, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024, at The Farms at Puryear, Puryear, TN.
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. Valentine.
July 21, 1944 – Dec. 14, 2024
Mrs. Ruth Schulz, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Saturday, December 14, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A private graveside service will be held at a later date at the Powell Cemetery in Lafayette, Kentucky.
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.
Nov. 5, 1949 – Dec. 13, 2024
Mr. Aaron Clark, 75, of Puryear, TN, passed away Friday, December 13, 2024 at his home.
A celebration of his life will be held at a later date and will be announced. He will be laid to rest with his loving wife.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 19, 1963 – Dec. 12, 2024
Mrs. Tonya Gay (Pridemore) Jones, age 61, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, December 12, 2024, due to injuries sustained in a motor vehicle wreck.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Luke Puckett officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 17, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Coldwater Church of Christ, 8467 State Route 121, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the Caring and Sharing Program, c/o Glendale Road Church of Christ, 1101 Glendale Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 21, 1931 – Dec. 11, 2024
Major Billy J.T. Osburn, 93, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Billy Osburn is set for 12 pm on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray. Bro. Andy Harrell will officiate and burial with military honors will follow at KY Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
His family welcomes visitors from 11 am until 12 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 8, 1939 – Dec. 11, 2024
Mrs. Betty Jo Purdom, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Spring Creek Nursing Home with her family by her side.
A memorial graveside service will be held on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Murray City Cemetery. John Dale will officiate, and entombment will follow. There will be no public visitation prior to the service.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the following: First United Methodist Church, 503 Maple Street Murray, KY 42071, Murray Country Club Women’s Golf Association, PO Box 310 Murray, KY 42071, or to the Alpha Chi Chapter of Sigma Sigma Sigma – Murray State University, 711 Main Street Murray, KY 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 26, 1955 – Dec. 9, 2024
Mr. Ricky L. Parrish, 69 of Hazel, KY, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, 2024, in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY, with Bro. Mike White and Bro. David Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Hicks Cemetery in Murray. Friends may visit with the family after 12:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Parrish.
June 5, 1951 – Dec. 9, 2024
Mr. James Mike Noland, age 73, of Cadiz, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House with his children by his side.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Expressions of sympathy can go 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.
June 10, 1925 – Dec. 10, 2024
Mrs. Amelia Garcia, age 99, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at Green Acres Healthcare in Mayfield, Kentucky.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
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.
July 6, 1947 – Dec. 9, 2024
Mr. Talmadge Eugene Wheeler, Sr., age 77, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home.
A private family service will be held.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 22, 1952 – Dec. 9, 2024
Ms. Maria Judy, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
A celebration of life party was held in August of this year where Maria got to enjoy loved ones and friends who traveled from around the country. It was a special event that allowed her to enjoy friends and family while she was still in good health. It was her wish that no visitation or funeral services be held.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 23, 1942 – Dec. 9, 2024
Mr. Wilson Carroll, 82, of Murray, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024 at Clinton Place in Clinton, KY.
A private family graveside with military honors will be held at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Aug. 19, 1931 – Dec. 6, 2024
Mr. Joe M. Scarbrough, 93, of Murray, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Memorial service to be held on December 14, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Hazel Baptist Church.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hazel Baptist Church.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
April 13, 1936 – December 8, 2024
Mrs. Lillian Mae Lawrence, 88, of Kirksey, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at her home.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mrs. Lillian Mae Lawrence is set for Thursday, December 12, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. James Stom will officiate and burial will follow at Kirksey Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 5-7 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Jan. 13, 1947 – Dec. 8, 2024
Mr. Lester Luck, 77, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Green Acres Healthcare in Mayfield, KY.
A private graveside service will be held at Hicks Cemetery.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.
Nov. 18, 1950 – Dec. 7, 2024
Mr. Bobby Williams, 74, of Murray, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at his home.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Bobby Williams is set for 12 pm on Friday, December 13, 2024 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North. Bro. Sammy Cunningham will officiate and burial with military honors will follow at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, KY.
His family welcomes visitors from 10 am until 12 pm on Friday at the Heritage Chapel.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 13, 1943 – Dec. 6, 2024
Ms. Sandra “Sandy” Willis, age 81, of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, passed away Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Pavilion Hospice House in Lebanon, Tennessee.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 30, 1939 – Dec. 4, 2024
Mrs. Shirley Tucker, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our SENIORS in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bradley Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Monday, December 9, 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.
July 11, 1949 – Dec. 2, 2024
Mary Ellen (Small) Jones, 75, of Puryear, TN died peacefully on Monday December 2,2024.
Visitation will be held at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at11:00 a.m. until time for the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. Entombment will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts and donations may be sent to Calloway Humane Society or charity of your choice.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Dec. 3, 2024
Sofia Isabella Uribe Huendo was born sleeping on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Jan. 12, 1948 – Dec. 2, 2024
Mrs. Loretta Jeffs Barrow, age 76, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 2, 2024 at the Anna Mae Owens Residential Hospice House.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale and Johnny Parker officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 6, 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, KY 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 26, 1969 – Dec. 4, 2024
Ms. Diana Lynn Pilota, 55, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Oct. 8, 1964 – Dec. 3, 2024
Mr. James “Jimmy” H. Baker, 60, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
A memorial service is set for 12 pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray. John C. Carey will officiate and military honors will follow.
His family welcomes visitors from 11 am – 12 pm at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Imes Funeral Home to help defray final expenses. Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray, KY 42071 or call 270.753.7000.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is entrusted with caring for his family.
Oct. 29, 1942 – Dec. 2, 2024
Mr. Jimmy Wilder, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Monday, December 2, 2024, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.
A memorial visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
