Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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!
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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...
Betty Vowell
Apr 22, 2026
Mrs. Betty Vowell, age 84, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at Brookdale Memory Care in Jackson, Tennessee.
She was born on May 13, 1941, in Union City, Tennessee, to the late Raymond Johnson and Ruth Elizabeth Kirk Johnson.
Mrs. Vowell was a devoted member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She retired in 2003 after 29 years...
Howard "Buster" Adams, Jr
Apr 11, 2026
Mr. Howard “Buster” Adams, Jr., age 72, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
He was born on September 17, 1953, in Oakland, Maryland, to the late Howard P. Adams and Grace Edwards Adams.
Mr. Adams was a proud veteran of the United States Army, having served during Vietnam. Following his military...
Paul Edward Werner, Sr
Apr 6, 2026
Mr. Paul Edward Werner, Sr., age 86, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at Centennial Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee.
He was born on May 19, 1939, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Anthony Werner and Myra Mignone Williams Werner.
Mr. Werner was a proud veteran of the United States Navy and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic...
Laura Craddock
Apr 6, 2026
Mrs. Laura Lee Craddock, age 79, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026, at her residence.
She was born on April 7, 1946, in Shelby County, Tennessee, to the late Harry Richard Pearce and Frances Ruth Grubbs.
Mrs. Craddock was a former member of Palestine Methodist Church and retired from employment with the former Henry I. Siegel (H.I.S.)...
Tommy Joe Williams
Apr 4, 2026
Mr. Tommy Joe Williams, age 60, of South Fulton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his residence. Mr. Williams was born on May 16, 1965, in Chicago to the late BJ Williams and Nancy Carol Crittendon Williams.
Tommy was a self-employed mechanic and lived most of his life in this area. He was an avid collector of his unique tastes....
Thomas "Tommy" Thompson
Apr 3, 2026
Mr. Thomas “Tommy” Edwin Thompson “Pa” passed away peacefully at 2:15 p.m., on April 3, 2026, at his son's home in Paducah, KY.
He was born on November 23, 1950, in Fulton, KY, to the late Delbert Thompson and Mildred Babb Thompson.
Tommy was a graduate of Murray State University and worked most of his life as a store manager at E.W....
Bobby Hailey
Apr 1, 2026
Robert Lee Hailey, 86, longtime resident of Fulton, KY died on April 1, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN. Bobby was born September 27, 1939, on the family farm in Obion County to the late Mary Adelle Hailey and E.C. Hailey.
He was raised and educated in South Fulton and graduated from South Fulton High School in 1957....
Barbara Atwill
Mar 28, 2026
Ms. Barbara Bennette Atwill, age 64, of the Cayce Community passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Mayfield, Kentucky.
She was born on June 19, 1961, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Billy Atwill and Bennette McClure Atwill of the Cayce Community.
Barbara was a devoted member of Cayce Methodist Church. She dedicated 40 years of her career to journalism, working...
