Tributes

Donald Wayne Smith, age 80, entered the gates of Heaven on September 19, 2019 while surrounded by his loving family. Born to the late Elza Ray and Hattie Mae Smith, Donald was one of seven children. An original member of the Smith Brothers Quartet, he sang lead with his three brothers for many years as they traveled the United States singing Southern Gospel Music. He also used his incredible talent of singing as he served the Lord for many years in the capacity of song leader. He passed on...

Mrs. Mary M. Paluch, age 99, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Monday, September 9, 2019, at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Paluch was born on March 24, 1920, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin Wierzbicki and Rose Shultz Wierzbicki. She worked for Joslyn Manufacturing Co. and was a member of the St. Leo Catholic Church in Murray, Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Alex R. Paluch. A graveside service will be held at 9:00 a.m., on...

Mr. John Coleman, Jr. February 14, 1931 - September 4, 2019 Murray, Kentucky | Age 88     Mr. John Coleman, Jr., age 88, of Dexter, Kentucky, died on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, at his home. Mr. Coleman was born February 14, 1931, in Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He was retired from Ryan Milk Co. and was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Mr. Coleman was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Coleman; foster parents, Claude and Emmy Nelson; two sisters,...

Mr. Joe Pat Barnett, age 78, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in Murray.  Mr. Barnett was born in Murray, Kentucky, on July 1, 1941, to the late Rudy Barnett and Mary Nell (Keel) Barnett. Mr. Barnett was the co-owner of Barnett's Wheel Alignment and later retired as the owner and operator of Airwave's Communications. Mr. Barnett was a member of the Scott's Grove Baptist Church and was an Army veteran.  Mr. Barnett is survived by his wife, Jane...

Mr. James Clifton "Cliff" Mitchell, age 95, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Saturday, August 03, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Mitchell was born in Calloway County, Kentucky on November 11, 1923 to the late Elmus W. Mitchell and Louisa (Weatherspoon) Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell retired from General Tire as a maintenance mechanic. He was a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church, the Murray Masonic Lodge, #105 F & Am, and VFW, Post...

Betty Smith Warren, our sweet mother, died of a heart attack August 1. The staff at Lourdes Hospital made every effort to save her, but it was her time. She was 88 years old as of April 4. Born in Hardin, KY in 1931, she grew up the daughter of Robert Kellow Black, owner of the local feed mill, and Lois Edna Thompson Black, teacher and seamstress. She grew up along side her younger brother, Robert Daniel Black, roller skating, bike riding and playing in Wades Creek. As a teenager, Betty...

Mrs. Mary Jean Turner, age 90, of Murray, Kentucky died at 7:56pm Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House, Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Turner was born April 13, 1929 in Golden Pond, Kentucky to the late Arthur & Gertie Luton Wallace.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ramon "Doc" Turner; grandchild, Keri Turner; and nine brothers and sisters.  She was a member of the Northside Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Janeann...

Mrs. Willa Dean Colson, 88, of Murray, passed away on Monday, July 8, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah. Mrs. Colson was born on September 18, 1930 in Murray, KY to the late William and Pearl Stables Short. She was a faithful and loving nurse at Murray Calloway County Hospital for more than 30 years. Mrs. Willa Dean was a member of Women's Missionary Union or WMU, a member of Wadesboro Homemakers Club, committee member of Blood River Baptist Association and she served with her husband...

Mr. Walter Clayton “Biscuit” Stalls, age 71, died on Thursday, June 20, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.Mr. Stalls was born in Calloway County Kentucky on June 6, 1948 to the late Walter Elmo Stalls and Lucy Jane Thorn Stalls. He was a self-employed auto detailer and a graduate of Calloway County High School.In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by one brother, Doug Stalls.Survivors include three sons, Timmy Stalls and wife Corrina of Murray,...

Mr. William Allan Vance, age 69, of Murray, Kentucky, died on Friday, June 14, 2019 at the Murray – Calloway County Hospital. Mr. Vance was born in Murray, Kentucky on January 16, 1950 to Frances (Taylor) Vance and the late Coffield Vance. Prior to retiring from Saputo, Mr. Vance was employed as the parts manager at Carroll Mazda – Nissan Inc. in Murray. He was a member of the Memorial Baptist Church, an Army veteran of the Vietnam War, and was a 1968 graduate of Murray High...