Mrs. Joy Miller-Lawson

Jun 1, 2025

Mrs. Joy Miller-Lawson, age 63, of Puryear, Tennessee, earned her wings on Sunday, June 1, 2025, at her home.

Joy was born on July 14, 1961, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles Edison Miller and Marie (Byers) Miller. She was a former manager at Big Lots.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Merrit Lawson;...

Mrs. Sherrie Kay Bright

Jun 4, 2025

Ms. Sherrie Kay Bright, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of East Prairie, Missouri, passed away, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.

She was born on September 19, 1955, in Anna, Illinois to the late Robert Minor and Margret (Shelton) Miner. She was the former owner and operator of Sherrie’s Beauty Shop in East Prairie, Missouri.

In...

Mrs. Sandra Nicholson

Jun 3, 2025

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Sandra Nicholson, 69, of The Woodlands, TX, died peacefully in her sleep at home on March 14, 2025, after a brief but valiant fight against brain cancer. She was a treasured wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and beloved sister.

Born on May 20, 1955, she was the daughter of the...

Mr. William (Billy) Thomas Forres

Jun 2, 2025

Mr. William (Billy) Thomas Forres, age 71 of Hazel, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, Tennessee.

He was born on December 13, 1953, in Murray, Kentucky to the late William and Nowata King Forres. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Tony Forres and...

Mrs. Norma Jean Wilson

May 26, 2025

Mrs. Norma Jean Wilson, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Mrs. Wilson was born on October 19,1941, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Brooks Doores and Sylvia Lorraine Miller Doores. Norma was a homemaker and a member of the University Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents,...

Mrs. Lola Bell Dick

May 24, 2025

Mrs. Lola Bell Dick, age 82, of Dexter, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025, at Lakeway Nursing Home & Rehab in Benton, Kentucky.

Mrs. Dick was born in Dexter, Kentucky on January 22, 1943, to the late Robert Lee Burkeen and Eura Nell Jones Burkeen. Mrs. Dick was a retired painter and a member of the Brooks Chapel Church.

In addition...

Mrs. Patty Knott

May 21, 2025

Mrs. Patty Knott, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home.

She was born on March 30, 1945, in Murray, Kentucky, to the late Lowell and Jane Humphreys Key. Patty was a cosmetologist, member of the Sinking Springs Baptist Church and was co-owner of Merle Norman Cosmetics and Hair Studio.

She is survived by her husband,...

Ms. Amy Michelle Carraway

May 21, 2025

Ms. Amy Michelle Carraway, age 55, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home.

Amy was born on July 25, 1969, in Murray, Kentucky to the late William Noby Carraway and Euva Nell Parker Carraway. Amy enjoyed being outdoors. She loved tending to her flower gardens that she designed for specific species of butterflies and was...

Barry Lee Travis

May 19, 2025

Mr. Barry Lee Travis, age 65, of Dexter, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Travis was born in Murray, Kentucky on March 16, 1960, to the late Lee “Bay” Travis and Becky (Jones) Travis. Mr. Travis retired from Murray Paving and previously worked at Fisher Price and Morning Star. He was of the Baptist faith.

Mr....

Mr. Buddy Mac Boyd

May 11, 2025

Mr. Buddy Mac Boyd, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Sunday, May 11, 2025, at his home.

Mr. Boyd was born on February 24, 1947, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Leon Boyd and Myrtle (McDougal) Boyd. He was the owner and operator of Dent X Auto Collision Repair.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two...