Ela Burkeen

Jun 23, 2012

Mrs. Ela Byers Burkeen age 95, of Dexter, Ky., died Saturday, June 23, 2012 at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital.She was born June 3, 1917 in Marshall Co., Ky., to the late Hardin and Daisey Shotwell Byers.Mrs. Burkeen was a homemaker, and member of the Palestine United Methodist, also the older adult Sunday school class, and the missionary women's society.She...

Mary Willoughby

Jun 22, 2012

Mrs. Mary Colburn Mott Willoughby, 82, of Murray, died at 10:43 a.m., Friday, June 22,2012, at Spring Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.Born on February 1, 1930 she was the former co- owner and manager of the Stella Grocery Store. She was a member of the Westside Baptist Church and a member of the Friendship Sunday School Class.She is preceded in...

Violet Newsome

Jun 21, 2012

Mrs. Violet Newsome, 87 of Kirksey, Kentucky died Thursday, June 21, 2012 at her home, surrounded by her family.She was born on May 8, 1925 in Golo, Ky., but spent the major part of her life in Michigan, Missouri, and North Carolina where her husband was a pastor in the Free Will Baptist denomination. She was a beloved Sunday school...

Graham Feltner

Jun 17, 2012

Mr. Graham Feltner, 95, of Murray, Kentucky died Sunday, June 17, 2012 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray. Mr. Feltner was born in Stewart County, Tennessee on May 8, 1917 to the late Benjamin Earl Feltner and Nannie Shelton Feltner. Mr. Feltner a retired farmer; worked as a custodian at the Calloway County High School as well at Murray...

Katie Dawson Herndon

Jun 16, 2012

Mrs. Katie Dawson Herndon age 92, of Murray, Ky. died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at Mills Health and rehabilitation center in Mayfield, Ky.Mrs. Herndon was born July 2, 1919 in Lafayette, Ky. to the late Roy and Roberta Carr Dawson. She was Valedictorian of Trigg Co. High School class of 1939, and was a graduate of Murray State College with...

Francis "Jack" Alexander

Jun 12, 2012

Mr. Francis N. "Jack" Alexander age 88 of Almo, Ky., died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, Tn.Mr. Alexander was born Oct. 17, 1923 in Henry, South Dakota. He was a retired draftsman and was a member of the Brooks Chapel United Methodist Church.Survivors include three sons, Bob Alexander and wife Tane of Almo, Ky.,...

Jerry Bruce

Jun 12, 2012

Mr. Jerry Bruce age 66 of Murray, Ky., died Tuesday, June 12, 2012 at his home.He was born Feb. 3, 1946 in Graves Co. Ky. to the late Eddie Byron and Leola Ward Bruce. Mr. Bruce was retired from D&W Auto parts.Survivors include his wife, Barbara Green Bruce of Murray, Ky., son, David Bruce of Mayfield, Ky., step daughter, Brooke...

Mary "Mickey" Cadigan

Jun 10, 2012

Mary Hannah "Mickey" Cadigan, died Sunday, June 10, 2012 at the Murray Calloway Co. Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Cadigan was born April 23, 1920 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Byron Joseph Murphy and Margaret Rose Murphy. In addition to her parents Mrs. Cadigan was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Cadigan; two sisters and two brothers....

Duane Allen Rushing

Jun 9, 2012

Mr. Duane Allen Rushing, 35 of Murray, KY died Saturday, June 9, 2012 at his home.Mr. Rushing was born in Paducah, KY on January 12, 1977; he was an Army veteran. Mr. Rushing was preceded in death by one sister, Jennifer Burnham; grandmother, Shirley Rushing; grandfather, Raymond Bynum; and great grandparents, Charlie and Nellie Rushing.Mr. Rushing is survived by his...

Robert "Hawk" Taylor

Jun 9, 2012

Mr. Robert Dale "Hawk" Taylor, 73, of Murray, KY died Saturday, June 9th at 2:44 pm at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY.Mr. Taylor was born April 3rd, 1939 in Metropolis, IL. He was a 1957 graduate of Metropolis Community High School and received his BS and MS degrees from Murray State University. Hawk enjoyed a 14 year career in...