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.
Feb. 28, 1938 – March 24, 2025
Mr. James Nick Horton, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 24, 2025, at his home.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
William “Sonney” McKinley Gentry, Jr.
July 15, 1932 – March 22, 2025
Mr. William “Sonney” McKinley Gentry, Jr., age 92, of Murray, Kentucky entered Heaven on Saturday, March 22, 2025.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Rev. Glynn Orr will officiate, and burial will follow in the South Pleasant Grove Cemetery with full military honors provided by the American Legion Post # 73. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to Watch Inc., 702 Main Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 24, 1942 – March 23, 2025
Mrs. Nettie Jones, age 82, of Dexter, Kentucky passed away, Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our SENIORS in Almo, Kentucky.
A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, April 5, 2025, at the Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church with Bro. Brett Miles officiating.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar St. # A, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Dec. 26, 1944 – March 21, 2025
Mrs. Martha Waldrop, 80 of Murray, passed away on Friday, March 21, 2025 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.
The funeral service honoring the life of Mrs. Martha Waldrop is set for 11 am on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Rob Ison and Ricky Stewart will officiate and burial will follow at Murray Memorial Gardens.
Her family welcomes visitors from 5 pm until 7 pm on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
April 3, 1929 – March 20, 2025
Anna Faye Miller Taylor passed away peaceful with her daughter by her side at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY on March 20, 2025.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 27, 1933 – March 18, 2025
Mr. James Warren Rosdeutscher, age 91, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at The Farms at Puryear in Puryear, Tennessee.
There will be no public services held at this time.
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Max Earl “Tractor Puller” Hughes
May 4, 1945 – March 20, 2025
Mr. Max Earl Hughes AKA “Tractor Puller”, 79 of Murray, passed away on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House after a lengthy battle with pulmonary fibrosis.
A memorial service honoring Mr. Max Earl Hughes is set for 3 pm on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North, Murray. Kerry Lambert will officiate and a private family burial will take place at Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery.
His family welcomes visitors from 12 pm until 3 pm on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at the Heritage Chapel.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 1959 State Route 94 WMurray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Sept. 2, 1955 – March 16, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Anderson, LPN, age 69 of Puryear, TN passed away Sunday, March 16, 2025, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
A celebration of Debbie’s life will be conducted at The J. H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 23, 2025, until the time-of-service at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Matt Johnson will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071. The family appreciates all prayers, love, and support during this difficult time.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 7, 1948 – March 19, 2025
Ms. Betty June Osbron, 76 of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
July 26, 1947 – March 17, 2025
Mr. William “Bill” Hamilton Moore, age 77, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 8, 1935 – March 18, 2025
Dr. Harry Lee Conley, Jr., age 89, of Murray, KY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at The Pinnacle of Louisville, KY.
A funeral service celebrating Harry’s life will be held at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 29, 2025, at the First Presbyterian Church of Murray, with visitation held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Rev. Brittany Sutherland will officiate.
Expressions of sympathy can be made in the form of a donation to the First Presbyterian Church of Murray, KY, 1601 Main Street, Murray, KY 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
March 15, 1943 – March 18, 2025
Mrs. Anita Marie Strimback, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Nov. 16, 1962 – March 17, 2025
Mr. Larry Edwin Salmon, 62 of Benton, KY, passed away Monday, March 17, 2025, at the Marshall County Hospital.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Jim Stahler officiating. Inurnment will follow the service at the Murray City Cemetery.
Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until the 1:00 p.m. funeral hour, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Salmon.
June 28, 1944 – March 15, 2025
Rev. Hal T. Barrow, 80 of New Concord, KY, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Murray Calloway County Hospital, Murray, KY.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home in Murray, KY with Bro. Dale Taylor officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Murray City Cemetery, Murray, KY.
Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, from 12:00 noon until the 2:00 p.m. funeral hour, at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Bro. Hal’s name to Murray Gideons P.O. Box 931, Murray, KY 42071.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Rev. Barrow.
December 8, 1954 – March 14, 2025
Ms. Virginia Mary Cronin, 70 of Hopkinsville, KY, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, at Murray Calloway Co Hospital in Murray, KY.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
June 9, 1931 – March 12, 2025
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved Paula Sue Sammons Pierce or “Nanny” as many of us know her, who left this world on March 12, 2025, at the age of 93. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and a dear friend to many. Her fun-loving spirit, kindness, and passion for life made her a light in the lives of everyone who had the joy of knowing her.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Entombment will follow in the Murray City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 16, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Family and friends are invited to come together to honor a remarkable woman whose spirit will never be forgotten.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations to North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Murray, KY 2129 Graham Road, Murray, KY 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
May 20, 1945 – March 12, 2025
Mr. Henry Phillip Woll, 79 of Murray, passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, KY.
No services are planned at this time.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
March 22, 1955 – March 11, 2025
Mrs. Mary Ann Buie, 69, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at her home.
The funeral service for Mary Ann is set for 1 pm on Friday, March 14, 2025 at Imes Funeral Home, downtown Murray. Richard Burkeen will officiate and burial will follow at Tucker Cemetery. Pallbearers include Michael McNutt, Hunter Mays, Parker Mays, Chase Johnson, Charles Sieting, Joey McCall.
The family welcomes visitors from 11 am until 1 pm on Friday, March 14 2025 at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Regional Cancer Center, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for her family.
Betty Roberts
March 16, 1937 – March 12, 2025
Mrs. Betty (Dunn) Roberts, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Bro. Ronnie Burkeen and Bro. Russell Dunn will officiate, and burial will follow in the Murray Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Monday, March 17, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Cherry Corner Baptist Church Children’s Fund, Att. Ronnie Burkeen, 461 Elderberry Drive, Dexter, Kentucky 42036
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Jan. 14, 1957 – March 11, 2025
Mrs. Patricia L. Dykes, 68 of Hardin, KY, passed away Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation, Calvert City, KY.
In honoring Mrs. Dykes request, no public visitation or services will be held.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Dykes.
Nov. 24, 1946 – March 11, 2025
Ms. Billie Ruth Reed, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.
A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the New Jenny Ridge Cemetery with Bro. Robert Brown and Sister Anna Pinnegar officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Saturday, March 15, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the New Jenny Ridge Cemetery Fund, 177 Hico Road, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
July 10, 1944 — March 10, 2025
Mr. Clifton Junior Pittman, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.
A public graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Hicks Cemetery. John Dale will officiate, and burial will follow. There will be no public visitation.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, Shriners Children’s Lexington, 110 Conn Terrace, Lexington, Kentucky 40508.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
March 25, 1971 – March 10, 2025
Mr. William “Dale” Stallins, age 54, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home.
A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. till 2:00 p.m., Friday, March 14, 2025, 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.
Sept. 28, 1988 – March 6, 2025
Mr. David Joseph Fredholm, 36 of Murry, KY, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025, at his home.
A Celebration of Life service will be held Friday, March 14, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Baptist Church in Murray, KY, with Rev. Kim Reeder officiating.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Fredholm.
Dec. 19, 1928 – March 9, 2025
Mr. Richard Fuller, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at Brookdale Senior Living in Murray, Kentucky.
A celebration of life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Murray Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar St. # A, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704, Hagerstown, Maryland 21741.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
March 22, 1950 – March 7, 2025
William (Bill) Schell, Jr. (age 74) died in the early hours of Friday, March 7th 2025 at Baptist Health, Paducah.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 16th, 2025 from 1-3 PM at the Heritage Chapel of Imes Funeral Home, 1804 Highway 121 Bypass North in Murray with a service to follow at 3 PM. There will be a celebration of life for Bill at a time that will be determined later.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the following:
Garysburg United Methodist Church: The United Methodist Foundation, 700 Waterfield Ridge PI, Garner NC 27529, Memo line: GCCA/Bill Schell
Murray Tiger Band: Murray Tiger Band Boosters, PO BOX 323, Murray, KY 42071
Sierra Club: Sierra Club Foundation, 2101 Webster St. Suite 1250, Oakland, CA 94612
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
Aug. 21, 1953 – March 2, 2025
Mrs. Shelia Spiceland, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at the TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Russ Crosswhite and John Dale officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 9, 2025, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Calloway County Humane Society, 607 Poplar St. # A, Murray, Kentucky 42071 or to the Murray-Calloway County Animal Shelter, 81 Shelter Lane, Murray, Kentucky 42071.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 19, 1941 – March 4, 2025
Mrs. Linda Jane Lilly, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at The Farms of Puryear in Puryear, Tennessee.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 7, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services. Her son, Ralph Lilly will officiate, and burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in L.B.L. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Friday, March 7, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
June 13, 1949 – March 2, 2025
Suzanne (Morton) Stover, 75, of Murray passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehab in Murray, KY.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. at the Hickman City Cemetery in Hickman, KY with burial to follow. Visitation will be held prior to the graveside service on Thursday, March 6, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 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.
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
April 9, 1926 – March 3, 2025
Mr. Joseph Thomas Schaefer, 98, of Buchanan, TN, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
No services are planned.
Imes Funeral Home is entrusted with caring for his family.
May 15, 1953 – March 2, 2025
Mr. Robert “Bud” Myrick, age 71, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Private family services will be held.
Expressions of sympathy can go to the National Parkinsons Foundation 200 SE 1st. Street, Suite 800 Miami, Fl. 33131 or Tunnel to Towers Foundation 2361 Hylan Blvd. Stanton Island, New York 10306.
J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Charles “Buzzy” Tigrett Wicker
April 3, 1959 – March 1, 2025
Mr. Charles “Buzzy” T. Wicker, 65 of Murray, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Murray Calloway County Hospital.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to The Foundation at Murray Calloway County Hospital, Memo: Jan Weaver Music and Memory, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 42071.
A memorial visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 from 12 PM until 2 PM at Imes Funeral Home, 311 N. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.
Imes Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
