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. and 6 p.m. daily, including weekends and holidays. To read the full obituary, please click on the decedent’s name.
Oct. 3, 2002 – Jan. 23, 2025
Mr. Nicholas “Nick” Sharp, age 22, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the Old Salem Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can go to the Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar Street, suite A1, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 25, 1965 – Jan. 23, 2025
Mr. Joseph “Joe” Benjamin Creel, age 59, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Knoxville and Madisonville, Tennessee, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Dr. Lon Shoopman officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Those who cannot be in attendance, the funeral service will be live streamed on J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/j.h.churchill.home/
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
d. Jan. 23, 2025
Mr. William Victor “Bill” Starkey, Sr., age 78, of Paris, Tennessee passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Jackson General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Dec. 21, 1945 – Jan. 22, 2025
Mr. Jimmy “JD” Paschall, 79 of Murray, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at his home.
A funeral service honoring the life of Mr. Jimmy Dan Paschall is set for 12 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray. Burial with military honors will follow at Paschall Cemetery in Henry County, TN.
His family welcomes visitors from 10 am until 12 pm on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Imes Funeral Home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to VFW Post 6291, 926 South 12th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Dec. 7, 1928 – Jan. 21, 2025
Mr. Jack Hartley Hollister, 96 of Murray, KY, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at his home.
To honor Jack’s wishes, no public services will be held. Burial will take place in the Fort Snelling National Cemetery in Minneapolis, MN.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hollister.
Nov. 29, 1948 – Jan. 17, 2025
Mr. Harold Dixon, 76 of Murray, KY, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at Tennova Healthcare Clarksville, Clarksville, TN.
To honor Harold’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Dixon.
June 17, 1949 – Jan. 18, 2025
Riley C. Ramsey, 75, of New Concord, began a joke on Earth and finished it in heaven. He passed away Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, surrounded by his loving family.
A celebration of life will be held from 2-4 p.m. Feb. 1 in Community Room B at the Calloway County Public Library, 710 Main St., Murray, KY 42071. The event will offer friends, family and members of the community an opportunity to share a story or tell a dad joke.
Donations in Mr. Ramsey’s memory may be directed to the Friends of the Calloway County Public Library at callowaycountylibrary.org/friends-of-the-library.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
May 14, 1974 – Jan. 19, 2025
Leslie Michelle Wessel, 50, of Smithville, Tennessee passed away peacefully at her home on January 19, 2025.
A celebration of Leslie’s life will be held on Thursday, January 23, at Smithville Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m., followed by a service at 6:00 p.m. with Bro. Issac Gray officiating.
She will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony on Saturday, January 25, in Murray City Cemetery, Murray, Kentucky. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Friday, January 24, from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Murray.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Hope Center in Mayfield, Kentucky, Colorectal Cancer Alliance, and the American Cancer Society.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 21, 1963 – Jan. 16, 2025
Ms. Laura Jeanette Carson, 61 of Murray, KY, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Alive Hospice, Nashville, TN.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, January 24, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th Street, Murray, KY, with Jarrod Martin officiating.
Friends may visit with the family from 12:00 noon until the funeral time, at the funeral home.
Her family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Murray-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 Ms. Carson.
Dec. 23, 1954 – Jan. 19, 2025
Mr. Tony Hughes, 70 of Murray, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at his home.
A private family burial will take place at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Nov. 1, 1937 – Jan. 18, 2025
Ms. Mary E. Barrow, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the Calvert City Nursing Home and Rehab.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Elm Grove Cemetery. Rev. Martin Severns will officiate, and burial will follow. No public visitation will be held.
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.
Feb. 28, 1968 – Jan. 17, 2025
Mr. William Tazz Futrell, age 56, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 17, 2025, at his home.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Bro. Joe Vance will officiate. Burial will follow in the South Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 21, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy may go 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.
Dec. 19, 1950 – Jan. 15, 2025
Mr. Richard Hornsby, 74 of Murray, KY, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at his home.
To honor his request, no services will be scheduled.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hornsby.
Aug. 1, 1929 – Jan. 17, 2025
Mrs. Virginia Brooks Stroud, 95, of Murray, departed this earth on Friday, January 17, 2025.
To honor the wishes of Mrs. Stroud, there will be no funeral service. She will be laid to rest next to her husband at Murray Memorial Gardens.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
April 21, 1953 – Jan. 16, 2025
Mr. Jerry Linn Adams, 71 of Hazel, KY passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
His family welcomes visitors from 10 am – 12 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray.
Mr. Adams will be laid to rest at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 1959 State Route 94 West, Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Nov. 11, 1945 – Jan. 14, 2025
Mr. Roy Thorn “Pop”, 79 of Almo, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at his home.
A private graveside service will be held at Murray City Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Murray Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Ln Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Oct. 20, 1933 – Jan. 13, 2025
Mrs. Phyllis A. Reeder, 91 of Murray, passed away on January 13, 2025 at Oakview Rehab in Calvert City, KY.
A funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Mt. Runn Baptist Church in Whitestown, IN. Burial will follow at Mt. Runn Baptist Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 11 am until 12:30 pm at Mt. Runn Baptist Church.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Nov. 6, 1945 – Jan. 11, 2025
Daniel Irving Leatherwood, “Danny” and “Dan,” was born in Waynesville, North Carolina to Irving and Polly Leatherwood on November 6th, 1945. He passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2025, in Murray, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at 12 pm on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 602 S. 16th Street, Murray, KY 42071.
In lieu of flowers, he would be delighted to receive donations for the Tuscola High School Football Program, C/O Tuscola High School, 564 Tuscola School Road, Waynesville, North Carolina 28786.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
Monika Gabrielle Haack Walston Tipton
Aug. 10, 1948 – Jan. 12, 2025
Mrs. Monika G. Tipton, 76, of Murray, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
A memorial service will be held at 3 pm on Sunday, January 19, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Richie Clendenen will officiate.
Her family welcomes visitors from 1 pm until 3 pm at the Heritage Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Marcella’s Kitchen, PO Box 272, Benton, KY 42025 or the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Feb. 22, 1953 – Jan. 8, 2025
Mrs. Lou Jean Henson Pierce “Gensy”, age 71 of Louisville, formerly of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Louisville, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Rev. Kory Cunningham officiating. Burial will follow on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the Kirksey Baptist Church Cemetery, Kirksey, KY.
Friends may visit with the family after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17. 2025 until the funeral hour, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th Street, Murray, KY.
As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritan’s Purse, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC 28607.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Pierce.
May 9, 1935 – Jan. 9, 2025
Teddy Ruth (Ball) Day, born May 9, 1935 in Burdine, KY died January 9, 2025 at Dover Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Georgetown, KY.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 24, 1952 – Jan. 7, 2025
Mr. Terry Joe Curtis, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
No services are scheduled at this time
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 28, 1937 – Jan. 8, 2025
Mr. Robert Owen “3 Bob” Fowler passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital, Paducah, KY.
Visitation will be held at Sharpe Missionary Baptist Church, 9181 Scale Road, Benton, KY on Sunday, January 12, 2025, from 5:00 pm. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the church on Monday, January 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. with Bro. Chris Moore officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at the Briensburg Cemetery, 892 Briensburg Road, Benton, KY. Friends and family are encouraged to dress casually.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to Sunrise Children’s Services, 300 Hope Street, Mt. Washington, KY 40047.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements.
March 26, 1962 – Jan. 7, 2025
Mrs. Susan Joan Govern, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Bro. Jordan Roach officiating. Burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2025, 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.
June 22, 1941 – Jan. 5, 2025
Jean (Hurt) Wheatley, 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House with her daughter, Catherine, by her side.
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky with Rev. Keith Inman and Rev. Boyd Smith officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the First Baptist Church in Murray, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 10, 1936 – Jan. 6, 2025
Mrs. Carol Innes, 88, of Murray, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Graveside services are set for 1:30 pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Temple Hill Cemetery.
Her family welcomes visitors from 12 pm – 1pm on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at Imes Funeral Home, 311 North 4th Street, Murray.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 29, 1929 – Jan. 4, 2025
Mrs. Opal Louise Denker Giltner, 95, of Murray, Kentucky, was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Passion and Purpose Home Care Assisted Living.
A private family service will be held, with John Dale officiating. Mrs. Giltner will be entombed at Murray City Cemetery.
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to St. Jude’s.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 20, 1953 – Jan. 5, 2025
Mr. Danny A. Brame, age 71, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2025, at his home.
A visitation will be held from 5-8 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy may go to the Mt. Olive Cemetery Fund, 893 Kendall Road, Mayfield, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Eugene “Jack” Hightower
July 18, 1939 – Jan. 3, 2025
Robert Eugene “Jack” Hightower passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
A private interment will be held Tuesday January 7, 2025 in Sidney, Arkansas.
Imes Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Sept. 3, 1948 – Jan. 2, 2025
Mr. John Brittain, age 76, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 2nd, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 5, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Ricky Stewart officiating. The burial will follow in the Barnett Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 5, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN. 38105, or the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar St. # A, Murray, KY. 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 10, 1935 – Jan. 1, 2025
Mrs. Josephine “Jo” (Leathers) Benson, age 99, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at the Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our SENIORS in Almo, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 10, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Rev. Jim Stahler will officiate, and the burial will follow at 1:00 p.m. in the Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Humane Society of Calloway County, Suite A, 607 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
March 16, 1940 – Jan. 1, 2025
Mrs. Naomi Jane (Chadwick) Garland, age 84, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with John Dale officiating. Burial will follow in the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 4, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
In lieu of flowers and because of Jane’s love for animals, 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.
