Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
Judith Anderson
Feb 19, 2026
Mrs. Judith Ann Everett Anderson, 83, beloved wife of the late Bobby Anderson and a devoted mother and Nana, passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation.
She was born on January 7, 1943, in Hickman, Kentucky.
She was a proud and loving mother to Pam Bennett (Temmy) of Fulton, KY; Bob Anderson (Deena) of Hickman, KY; and...
Tony Slayden
Feb 19, 2026
Robert William “Tony” Slayden, age 83, passed away Thursday, February 19th, surrounded by family at the home of his daughter in Athens, AL.
Tony was born November 17, 1942, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Billy and Edna Slayden. He lived most of his life in Fulton, KY.
Mr. Slayden retired from Illinois Central Railroad and was a member of South Fulton...
Cyndy Terrett
Feb 17, 2026
Mrs. Cynthia “Cyndy” Terrett, age 78, passed away Tuesday, February 17th, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health in Paducah, KY.
Cyndy was born July 2, 1947, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Donald and Helen MacLaren.
A gifted musician, Cyndy’s talents ranged from flute to banjo, but her heart belonged to the bagpipes. Proud of...
Gussie Mae Clifton
Feb 16, 2026
Ms. Gussie Mae Clifton, 104, of Fulton, Kentucky, gently answered the Master’s call on Monday, February 16, 2026, at her home surrounded by the comfort of familiar walls and cherished memories.
Born on November 28, 1921, in Tusculum, Georgia, to the late William Duren and Katie McLoud Duren, Mother Clifton-as she was lovingly known-was a woman of steadfast faith, grace, and...
Linda Ratachie
Feb 16, 2026
Ms. Linda Gail Ratachie, age 76, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Community Hospital Emergency Room in Martin, Tennessee.
She was born on February 4, 1950, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Allie B. Forrester and Lillie Stenett Forrester.
Ms. Ratachie was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed in the...
Joann Pharis
Feb 16, 2026
Mrs. JoAnn Mathis Pharis, age 79, of Clinton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on October 4, 1946, to the late James T. Mathis and Louise Hayse Mathis. On October 3, 1984, she married the love of her life, James “Jim” Pharis, who preceded her in death.
A devoted Christian, Mrs. Pharis...
Lora James
Feb 14, 2026
Mrs. Lora Mae James, age 83, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Clinton Place in Clinton, Kentucky.
She was born on March 29, 1942, in Cedarville, Arkansas, to the late William Nimrod Allen and Ruby Mae O’Brien Allen.
Mrs. James was a devoted member of South Fulton Methodist Church and dedicated her life to her family...
Tina Elliott
Feb 14, 2026
Ms. Tina Elliott, age 53, of the Cayce community, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital - Union City.
She was born on April 4, 1972, in Fulton to the late Joe Ben Elliott and Faye Jones Elliott.
Tina was a devoted member of Cayce Baptist Church and faithfully served as a deputy jailer for over 20 years...
Billy Lawson
Feb 14, 2026
Mr. Billy Rex Lawson, age 90, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, February 14, 2026.
He was born on March 13, 1935, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late James Thomas Lawson and Mable Hodges Lawson.
Mr. Lawson was a retired school bus driver for the Fulton County School System, where he faithfully served his community for many...
Franklin David Gossum
Feb 11, 2026
Mr. Franklin David Gossum, age 80, of Wingo, Kentucky, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
He was born on December 1, 1945, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late William Gossum and Lillie Mullins Gossum.
Mr. Gossum retired as an Engineer with the Illinois Central Gulf Railroad following many years of dedicated service. He was a lifelong resident of...
Aaron Sanders, Jr
Feb 5, 2026
Mr. Aaron Sanders, Jr.
Sunrise: August 6, 1935 Sunset: February 5, 2026
Mr. Aaron Sanders, Jr., age 90, of Bolivar, Tennessee, peacefully transitioned from this life on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Bolivar General Hospital in Bolivar, Tennessee.
He was born on August 6, 1935, in Jackson, Tennessee, to the late Aaron Sanders, Sr. and Lula Mae Isabell Sanders. From an early age,...
Dean Stow
Jan 23, 2026
Mr. Thomas Dean Stow, age 63, of the Latham community, passed away January 23, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 31, 1962, in Fort Worth, Texas, to the late Thomas Wayne Stow and Martha Scates Stow.
Dean was of the Baptist faith and moved from Paducah, Kentucky, to Dresden, Tennessee, in 2017. He worked as a computer programmer and held...
Michael Marks
Jan 22, 2026
Mr. Michael Marks, age 25, of Fulton, KY passed away Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital ER in Jackson, TN.
He was born on June 20, 2000 to Laura Marks Tidwell and Scott Tidwell of Fulton, KY.
In addition to his parents, Michael is survived by three sisters; Trinity Copp of Mississippi, Acenah Copp of Mercer, TN,...
Gary Ray "Robby" Robertson
Jan 21, 2026
Mr. Robby Robertson, age 84, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky.
He was born on October 1, 1941, in Cainsville, Missouri, to the late Ray Robertson and Bonnie Robertson.
Mr. Robertson was a United States Navy veteran and proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He retired from...
Domma Huey
Jan 19, 2026
Ms. Domma Garner Huey, age 81, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on August 27, 1944, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late John Wesley Garner and Lilas Bowers Garner.
Ms. Huey was a faithful member of the First Church of God in Hickman. She retired from the Fulton County School System where...
Jane Burnette
Jan 16, 2026
Ms. Jane Burnette, age 86, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, January 16, 2026.
Jane was born on October 28, 1939, in a log cabin in Shelbyville, Kentucky, to the late Virgil Charles Wheeler Sr. and Elizabeth Adams Wheeler. She was married to the late George Burnette, with whom she shared many wonderful years as both...
Eddie Bell
Jan 16, 2026
Mr. Eddie Eugene Bell, Jr., age 64, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at his residence.
He was born on June 3, 1961, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Eddie Eugene Bell, Sr., and Helen Ruth St. John Bell.
Mr. Bell was a member of Walnut Grove Church and was employed as a truck driver. He spent...
Sharon A. Johnson
Jan 15, 2026
Ms. Sharon A. Johnson, age 84, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on September 1, 1941, in Cole County, Missouri, to the late Ralph E. Armstrong and Ethel Couver Armstrong.
Ms. Johnson was a devoted member of the Church of Christian Science and a retired French teacher with the Fulton Independent Schools....
John Michael Greer
Jan 10, 2026
Mr. John Michael Greer, age 84, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at The Waters in Union City, Tennessee.
He was born on September 19, 1941, in Glasgow, Kentucky, to the late Woodard Woodson “Woody” Greer and Louamma Jones Greer.
Mr. Greer was a United States Army veteran. Throughout his life, he was employed in various occupations, including...
Tammy Jean Morefield
Jan 10, 2026
Ms. Tammy Jean Morefield, age 63, of Fulton, Kentucky, and formerly of Hardin, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton, Kentucky.
She was born on December 25, 1962, in Gentryville, Indiana, to the late Joel Morefield and Rebecca Adair Morefield.
Tammy was a former waitress at Anna’s Farmhouse and enjoyed spending time with her...
