Mrs. Edna Mae Bogard McClarty

Dec 10, 2025

Mrs. Edna Mae Bogard McClarty, age 80, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Mrs. McClarty was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on November 6, 1945, to the late Henry Chalice Jones and Bula (Carroll) Jones. She retired from Kenlake Foods and previously worked at Cooks Jewelry Store....

James Dale Parker

Dec 30, 2025

James Dale Parker, 81, of Whitestown, Indiana, formerly of Henderson and Murray, Kentucky, passed away at 2:33 p.m. on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Born on July 17, 1944, in Kirksey, Kentucky, to the late James A. and Madeline Parker, Dale dedicated his life to service, family, and faith. He served with the Kentucky...

Mrs. Marjorie E. Major

Jan 11, 2026

Mrs. Marjorie E. Major, age 84, of Murray, Kentucky, formerly of Southern Pines, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital.

Mrs. Major was born in Clare, Michigan on December 29, 1941, to the late Hector Shaw and Dorothy (Sickles) Shaw.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Major was preceded in death by her...

Jo Annette (Farley) Urton

Jan 11, 2026

Mrs. Jo Annette (Farley) Urton, age 88, of Dennison, Texas, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Beacon Hills Nursing Home in Dennison, Texas.

Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Murray, Kentucky.

Steven L. Randolph

Jan 11, 2026

Mr. Steven L. Randolph, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.

Mr. John "Johnny" Thomas Gingles

Jan 6, 2026

John “Johnny” Thomas Gingles, age 74, died peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 6, 2026.

Johnny was born on July 1, 1951, in Murray, Kentucky, to Rob and Gwen (Nance) Gingles. He graduated from Murray High School in 1969 and Murray State University in 1973.

He taught physical education at North Elementary and, over his 27-year career, coached...

Mrs. Virginia I. Galloway

Jan 4, 2026



Mrs. Virginia Inez Galloway, age 98, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

Mrs. Galloway was born in Almo, Kentucky on February 2, 1927, to the late Coy Williams and Allie Duncan Williams. She was a homemaker and a member of the Temple Hill Community Church.

In addition to her parents, she...

Mr. Robert Grizzard

Jan 3, 2026

Mr. Robert Ray Grizzard, age 71, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at the Jackson Madison General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Mr. Grizzard was born on January 15, 1954, in Davidson County, Tennessee to the late Carl Q. Grizzard and Alice Waggoner Grizzard. He was a retired truck driver and a member of the Midway Grace Church.

In...

Elisabeth Godar

Jan 2, 2026

Mrs. Elisabeth Enger Godar, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Mrs. Godar was born on October 29, 1956, in Peoria, Illinois to the late Daniel and Lois Fletcher Shotwell. She was owner and operator of Enger Carpet Binding. She was a graduate of Murray State University with a B.S. and was...

Mrs. Betty Jean Bryson

Jan 2, 2026

Mrs. Betty Jean Bryson, age 81, of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

Mrs. Bryson was born in Nashville, Tennessee, on October 24, 1944, to the late H.C. Smith and Mary Norene (Pack) Smith. Mrs. Bryson was in the insurance industry for over 50 years in Nashville, Tennessee.

In addition to...