Evelyn Story of Murray, Kentucky went to her heavenly home on Sunday, January 25, 2026 – just shy of her 96th birthday. Evelyn was born on January 28, 1930, in Gibson County, Tennessee to Jesse and Rosa Franklin. As a young girl she grew up on a dairy farm in Trenton, Tennessee. In her youth she joined the 4-H club...
Jake “Lee” Leland Hendrix, age 77, passed away January 26, 2026, at home and surrounded by family in Murray, Kentucky.
He was born on November 25, 1948, in Greenville, Alabama to the late Jake and Virginia (Majors) Hendrix.
He served in the Air Force from 1967 to 1975. Lee loved his country. The Air Force brought him to Beale Air Force Base...
Curtis C. Burklow, of Harrisburg IL, died at 6:30am Wednesday, January 14, 2026.at Spring Creek Rehab Center. He was born August 17, 1930, to Clifford C. and Bessie Lee (Yates) Burklow who preceded him in death. Curt was married to Marilyn Mae (Thompson) Burklow on September 20, 1953, who preceded him in death.
Mr. Burklow graduated from Harrisburg High School and...
Mr. Clifton “Oil Can” “Sheep Dog” David Emerson, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
Mr. Emerson was born on August 3, 1955, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Clifton B. Emerson and Mavis (Colson) Emerson. He retired as a truck driver for Smith Farms...
Dr. Werter Lewis “Tripp” Drake, III, age 82, of Murray, Kentucky passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.
Dr. Drake was born in Austin, Texas on October 26, 1943, to the late Patricia “Pat” Grace (Mason) Drake Miller and Major Werter Lewis Drake, II, a C-46 “Burma Hump” transport...
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. Doris Weatherford, age 95, of Almo, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at the Passion and Purpose HomeCare Assisted Living for our SENIORS in Almo, Kentucky.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Mrs. Dorothy Elaine Anderson, age 82, of Paris, Tennessee, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center in Paris, Tennessee.
Arrangements are currently incomplete at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services.
Mr. George Everet Holland, age 79, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Mr. Holland was born April 25, 1946, in Pulaski County, Kentucky, to the late Porter and Opal McClure Holland. Mr. Holland owned and operated a trucking company.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie...
Mr. Gary N. Gouty, age 73, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at his home.
Mr. Gouty was born in Danville, Illinois on September 8, 1952, to the late William R. Gouty and Shirley (Rickgauer) Gouty. Mr. Gouty was a retired construction worker, was of the Baptist faith, and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
In addition to his...