Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
Ken Wilkey
May 28, 2026
Mr. Kenneth “Ken” Cecil Wilkey, 75, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Born on December 11, 1950, in Dayton, Tennessee, he was the son of the late Kenneth W. Wilkey and Deloris Kelly Wilkey.
Mr. Wilkey was a retired truck driver with 45 years of dedicated service in the industry. He was also...
Tim McClure
May 29, 2026
Mr. Tim McClure of the Brownsville community passed away Friday at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, MO.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Hornbeak Funeral Chapel-Hickman.
Theresa Mouser Owens
May 28, 2026
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Theresa Mouser Owens, age 70, of Lexington, peacefully passed away on May 28, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family and friends after bravely battling pancreatic cancer for 2½ years.
Born on June 12, 1955, in Bardstown, KY, Theresa Jean Mouser Owens was the cherished daughter of John and Verna Mouser. She...
Zahide Hernandez
May 28, 2026
Ms. Zahide Hernandez, age 74, of Hickman, KY passed away early Thursday morning at her residence.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this and will be announced by Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Hickman.
Debora Scott Cox Pennington
May 25, 2026
Mrs. Debora Scott Cox Pennington, age 68, of Fulton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, May 25, 2026.
She was born on June 20, 1957, in Front Royal, to the late Lincoln Wyatt Scott and Elizabeth Williams Scott.
Debora was a talented stained glass window restorer and co-owner of Church Art Glass in Clinton, alongside her longtime partner, Jim Hielscher....
Nina Harris
May 19, 2026
Nina June Elliott Harris, 86, of Germantown, TN, died peacefully on May 19, 2026. Born in South Fulton, TN, on June 13, 1939, Nina was the daughter of the late Bob Elliott and Robbie Watts Elliott. She was a graduate of South Fulton High School where she met her late husband of 68 years, Max Harris.
Nina is survived by her...
Jacalynn "Jackie" Suzan Williams
May 14, 2026
Ms. Jacalynn "Jackie" Suzan Williams, passed away Thursday, May 14th, 2026, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab.
Jackie was born July 28th, 1972, to the late Eric "Mickey" Williams and Judy Martin Taylor. Ms. Williams was a graduate the 1990 Class of Fulton County High School and worked as a correctional officer for the Northwest Tennessee Correctional Facility.
Ms. Williams leaves behind two...
Stephanie Eakes Robinson
May 10, 2026
Mrs. Stephanie Eakes Robinson of South Fulton, Tn., passed away Sunday, May 10, 2026, at her residence.
Born October 8th, 1973, Mrs. Robinson is the daughter of James Eakes of Hickman, Ky., and the late Martha Glidewell.
Mrs. Robinson is a 1991 Fulton County High School graduate, living her life in this area, she was employed as secretary for former District Judge...
James Larry Walker
May 9, 2026
Mr. James Larry Walker of the Cayce Community, passed away May 9, 2026 at Baptist Health of Paducah.
Mr. Walker was born February 26, 1943 to the late James Cloys (J.C.) Walker and Marjorie (Hopkins) Walker. Living most of his life in the Cayce area, he was a former self-employed master piano technician.
Larry leaves behind his loving wife Phyllis, whom he...
Sharon Joan Pruett
May 9, 2026
Sharon Joan Pruett left this world to return to her Heavenly home on May 9th 2026, at the age of 78. Intimate graveside services will be held to honor her life on May 16th, 2026.
Joan was born in Kirksey, Kentucky to the late Wilma Faye and Wilburn L Minton on June 25th, 1947. She leaves behind to cherish her memory,...
Patricia Hadden Douthitt
May 7, 2026
Patricia Hadden Douthitt, 92, of Wooster, OH and formerly of Fulton, KY passed away into the loving arms of her heavenly father while surrounded by her family on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
Patricia was born February 23, 1934 in Pinetta, FL. On January 27, 1952, she married Carl Douthitt.
Patricia was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Patricia had previously worked...
Jeffrey Martin Sensing
May 7, 2026
Jeffrey Sensing, age 16, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky, following a long and courageous battle with illness.
Jeffrey was a former student of the Fulton Independent School System prior to his illness. He enjoyed playing video games, swimming, kayaking, and had a great love...
Betty Bruner
May 6, 2026
Mrs. Betty Jean Bruner passed away May 6th, 2026 at the Jackson Madison County Hospital, in Jackson, Tn. Mrs. Bruner was born October 22, 1946 in Fulton County Ky., to the late W. Floyd Roberson and Iola Roberts Roberson.
Betty was a resident of the Ruthville Community; having lived most of her life in this area, Mrs. Bruner served as Secretary...
Shirley Jackson
May 5, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Jean Jackson, a longtime resident of the Crutchfield Community and a current resident of Clinton, passed away May 5th, 2026, at Clinton Hickman County ICF. Shirley was 79 years old when she entered into eternal rest. Mrs. Jackson was a member of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly employed as kitchen help at the Fulton County...
Angela Jean Strickland Mayhugh
May 1, 2026
Angela Jean Strickland Mayhugh a long-time resident of Clinton, KY and a current resident of Georgetown, SC passed away on May 1, 2026, at her residence. One day shy of her 43rd birthday.
Angie was born on May 2, 1983, in Greenville, SC. She graduated high school in South Fulton, TN and went on to receive her certificate in cosmetology. But...
Linda Lee Gay
Apr 29, 2026
Mrs. Linda Lee Gay, age 71, of South Fulton, TN passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on May 29, 1954, in Peoria, IL to the late Charles Neuhaus and Virginia Schindler Neuhaus.
Linda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and Sunday school teacher. She was humble, selfless, God-fearing woman who walked by faith. She always...
Joe L. Duke
Apr 28, 2026
Mr. Joe Lynn Duke of the Crutchfield Community, passed away April 28, 2026 at Countryside Rehab in Bardwell, Ky.
Joe was born November 28, 1945 to the late Rayford Duke and Virginia Henry Duke.
Mr. Duke was a life-long resident of Crutchfield, where he lived with wife Kathy. He was well known for his love of animals, especially his dairy goats. He...
Margaret (Patsy) Whitesell Chaney
Apr 26, 2026
Margaret Louise Merryman Whitesell Chaney (Patsy), beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, friend, neighbor, teacher, principal, leader, volunteer and faithful congregant passed away on April 26th, 2026. With admiration for a life fully lived, we remember our mother as a self-proclaimed “lover of people, especially the children”: what a beautiful life that reflected perseverance, faith, friendship and service to others!
Born in...
Richard Allen Pursell
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Richard Allen Pursell, 69, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Kentucky.
He was born on May 15, 1956, in Graves County, Kentucky, to the late Chrystell Watts Murrell Pursell and Ted Pursell.
Mr. Pursell was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam. Following his military...
Billy Lloyd Wilkerson
Apr 23, 2026
Mr. Billy Lloyd Wilkerson, age 93, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was born on September 8, 1932, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late Noel Franklin Wilkerson and Vassie Lee Presson Wilkerson.
Mr. Wilkerson was a devoted member of West Hickman Baptist Church. He proudly served his country as a member of the...
