Mrs. Mable "Virginia" Chester

Aug 10, 2026

Mrs. Mable “Virginia” Chester, age 101, of Murray, Kentucky, departed her earthly home to spend eternity with her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Hickory Woods.

Virginia was born in Marshall County, Kentucky on September 24, 1924, to the late Homer and Opal (Crick) Ross. After she married Otto Wilson Chester on December 28, 1940, they moved to Highland...

Mr. Gerald Dan McNutt

Aug 7, 2026

Mr. Gerald Dan McNutt, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, August 7, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Mr. McNutt was born on April 13, 1939, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Nuel McNutt and Zella (Morris) McNutt. He was the former co-owner and operator of McNutt Insurance Agency along with his...

Anita French

Aug 5, 2026

Anita Gail French, age 79, passed away peacefully in her residence on August 5, 2026.

Anita was born on July 1, 1947, in Nashville, Tennessee, to the late Charles Warren and Carmen McKimmins. From an early age, Anita carried a vibrant enthusiasm for life that touched everyone around her.

Above all else, Anita was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....

Ms. Valerie Jean Behr

Aug 2, 2026

Ms. Valerie Jean Behr, age 67, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at her home.

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

Mr. John David Fronza, Jr.

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. John David Fronza, Jr., age 58, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home.

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

Mrs. Evelyn Butterworth

Jul 31, 2026

Mrs. Evelyn Butterworth, age 85, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at Passion and Purpose.

Mrs. Butterworth was born on February 24, 1941, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Henry and Marie Giles Oglesby. Evelyn was retired from Mattel and Briggs and Stratton, and was a member of the Glendale Road Church of Christ.

In addition to her...

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Kelso

Jul 28, 2026

Mrs. Shirley Joyce Kelso, age 76, of Calvert City, Kentucky, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health.

Mrs. Kelso was born on February 27, 1950, in Murray, Kentucky to the late D.D. Parrish and Agnus (Bower) Parrish. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist...

Mr. Edward Wingender

Jul 28, 2026

Mr. Edward Wingender, age 62, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky.

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

Mr. Kerry D. Schroader

Jul 26, 2026

Mr. Kerry D. Schroader, age 68, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at his home.

Mr. Schroader was born in Murray, Kentucky on September 8, 1957. He retired as an equipment operator for Murtco in Paducah, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his father, JD Schroader; as well as one brother, Kenneth Schroader.

Survivors include his mother, Shirley...

Ms. Joyce Eileen Sliger

Jul 26, 2026

Ms. Joyce Eileen Sliger, age 74, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Ms. Sliger was born on September 18, 1951, in Charleston, Illinois to the late Lewis Burton Warner and Betty Lou (Johnson) Warner. She was the owner/operator of Frame Village and was a member of...