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Sharon Ruth Lueck, aged 77, of Murray, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Born in Chicago, IL to the late Frances and Ruth Harrington, Sharon is survived by one brother, Donald Harrington of Arizona, and one sister, Alexia (Tim) Pritchett, of Murray. Mourning her loss are her three children, Daniel Huff of Nevada, Deborah Mitchell of Murray, and Jeremey Lueck of Arizona. Sharon is also survived by her nine grandchildren, Rachelle Lacey, Jeremy Huff, Joshua Huff, Daniel...

Brenda G. Jones, age 75, of Almo, Kentucky, died on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Jones was born on October 29, 1946, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Joe Thomas Nelson and Bonnie Lee (Brown) Nelson. She retired from Pilgrim's Pride in Mayfield, Kentucky and was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Jerry D. Jones of Almo, Kentucky; they married on May 5, 1962, in Dresden, Tennessee; one...

Mary Pierce Coursey, age 94, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Friday, May 27, 2022, at the Clinton Place in Clinton, Kentucky. Mrs. Coursey was born on December 18, 1927, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to the late Robert Jones and Veda Rose. She was a homemaker and a member of the Zion's Cause Baptist Church in Benton, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, James Howard Pierce, second husband, Buford Coursey; daughter, Tammie Riggins; son,...

Joseph A. Choppi, age 85, of Benton, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. Mr. Choppi was born on June 29, 1936, in Rockford, Illinois to the late Harry Choppi and Carrie (Capriola) Choppi. He retired as the director of environmental services for the Murray-Calloway County Hospital and was of the Catholic faith. In addition, Mr. Choppi was a United States Army Veteran. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Mr. Donald Wilhelm, 81, of Almo, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Spring Creek Healthcare. Mr. Wilhelm was born on September 22, 1940 in Ventura, CA to the late Charles and Emma Christine Hodges Wilhelm. Donald proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a member of Murray Masonic Lodge #105, Royal Order of Eastern Star and Shriner's. After retiring as Road Supervisor from Caltrans in Ventura, he moved to Murray to watch his grandchildren grow up. He cherished his...

Mr. Ronald G. Farris, 77, of Benton, KY died Friday, May 13, 2022 at Mercy Healthcare in Paducah, KY. Mr. Farris was born on March 26, 1945 in Murray, KY to the late Leon and Dorothy Moore Farris. He was a 1963 graduate of Calloway County High School and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Mr. Farris was constantly helping someone in need whether it was volunteering to transport veterans to medical visits or lending a hand for disaster relief. He was a member of American...

Nancy Ruth Rhodes, age 83, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray. [A person wearing glasses Description automatically generated with low confidence] Mrs. Rhodes was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on November 22, 1938, to the late Melvin Morton and Eunice (Grogan) Morton. Mrs. Rhodes retired from Mattel and was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in...

Charles Wayne Holland, age 66, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Holland was born on August 21, 1955, to the late James Prentice Holland and Ruth Modell (Jones) Holland. He was a member of the Elm Grove Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, Mr. Holland was preceded in death by a nephew, Michael Braden. He is survived by one sister, Betty A. Hall; two brothers, James Holland and wife Vickie and Joe Holland all of...

Jerry Franklin Starks, 83, passed away Tuesday morning, April 19, 2022, at Spring Creek Healthcare. Jerry was born May 4, 1938, at home in Almo, Kentucky to Raymond French Starks and Helen Oglesby Starks as the fifth of six children. His older siblings were sister Berlene Lowery and brothers Charles, Ray, and Gene Starks who all proceeded him in death. He married Brenda Johnson on June 5, 1959, in Corinth, Mississippi. They enjoyed many laughs and good times together and had traveled to 49...

Steven LaBelle, 69, of Zeigler, formerly of Murray, Kentucky, passed away at 7:00 p.m., Sunday, April 10, 2022 at his home. Steve was born on March 9, 1953 in Herrin to Norman A. and Delores Marie (Ralls) LaBelle. He married the love of his life, Julia Ann Cavitt Hargrove on September 11, 1994 in Murray, Kentucky. Steve honorably served his country in the Army during the Vietnam era. He was employed by Schwan’s Frozen Foods for many years as a product manager. His job took him and...