Shelba Dell Barnett

Sep 10, 2024

Shelba Dell Barnett, 87, of Hardin, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at her home.

 

She was born on July 8, 1937, in Coldwater, to the late Dewey and Cotiel Bazzell.

 

Shelba had many different jobs in her lifetime, but her most important and favorite jobs were being a homemaker and caring for her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She...

Frances Robb Murphy

Sep 9, 2024

She hung in there, she truly did. Till the absolute end. Frances — Fran, Franny, sis, Mom, Special Agent — Frances Robb Murphy died peacefully on Monday, September 9, 2024, surrounded by her loving family and friends after a lengthy and trying bout with Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. (No, we hadn’t heard of it either.) It’s an especially cruel condition yet...

Lisa Ann (Winters) Ray

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Lisa Ann (Winters) Ray, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

 

Mrs. Ray was born on July 31, 1958, in Murray, Kentucky. She retired as the vice president of Patient Care Service at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital after 34 years. Mrs. Ray was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Jean Ideal Burkeen

Sep 7, 2024

Mrs. Jean Ideal Burkeen, age 92, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. 

 

Mrs. Burkeen was born on October 11, 1931, in Calloway County, Kentucky to the late Loman Griffen and Bertie (Bizzell) Griffen. She retired from Wal-Mart and was a member of the Independence Community Church. 

 

In addition to her parents,...

Timothy "Tim" Edward Shawhan

Sep 7, 2024

 

Mr. Timothy ‘Tim’ Edward Shawhan, 60, of Hazel, K/y passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.

Mr. Shawhan was born May 5, 1964, in Dayton, Ohio to the late Thomas E. Shawhan and Roberta M. Thill Meyer of Shalimar, FL. 

Tim was a self-employed painter “Tim’s Painting” for many years and a man of...

Tommy Downs Alexander

Sep 7, 2024

Tommy Downs Alexander, 90, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, at Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

He was born December 4, 1933, in Calloway County, to Raymond and Mabel Downs Alexander, who preceded him in death.

Tommy graduated from New Concord High School and Murray State University with a degree in Chemistry. He served in the United States Air Force during...

Shelby Gean Hargrove Lorson

Sep 6, 2024

Mrs. Shelby Gean (Hargrove) Lorson, age 87, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, Kentucky.

 

 Mrs. Lorson was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on November 28, 1936, to the late Henry Hargrove and Jettie (Futrell) Hargrove. She was retired from Wal-Mart and was a member of the Northside Baptist Church.

 

 In...

Connie 'Coco" Norsworthy

Sep 4, 2024

Mrs. Connie “Coco” Norsworthy, age 83, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away, Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at the Fulton Nursing & Rehabilitation in Fulton, Kentucky.

Coco was born on February 15, 1941, in Dearborn, Michigan. She was predeceased by her parents Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of Dearborn, Michigan and a daughter, Lee-Clark Robbins of Kirksey, Kentucky. She is survived by her...

Mary Jane Milton

Sep 3, 2024

Mary Jane Milton, age 82, of Murray, KY, received her heavenly reward on, Tuesday, September 3, 2024. She was born in Dawson Springs, KY on January 7, 1942.

Mary Jane was well known for her good cooking and green thumb. Her family and friends enjoyed her special iced brownies, strawberry cakes, fudge, and fresh garden vegetables.

As a long-time member of Calvary...

Bettye J. Miller

Sep 3, 2024

Mrs. Bettye J. Miller, age 96, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, at her home with her loved ones by her side. 

 

Mrs. Miller was born on May 17, 1928, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Vernon Ross Outland and Oma Etha Lawrence Outland. Mrs. Miller was an entrepreneur having owned many stores over the years to...