Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee

Margaret "Beth" Elizabeth Smithson

Margaret "Beth" Elizabeth Smithson

Aug 7, 2026

Margaret Elizabeth "Beth" Smithson passed away peacefully surrounded by love on August 7th 2026, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, compassion, and unconditional love for her family, and everyone fortunate enough to know her. She was born February 9th, 1969 to the late Roland Bell and mother Margaret Lee Neal, and Frances Bell (survives).

Beth had a heart bigger than words...

Bobby Gene Glisson

Bobby Gene Glisson

Aug 14, 2026

Mr. Bobby Gene Glisson, age 93, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away Friday, August 14, 2026, at The Arbors at Etheridge House in Union City, Tennessee.

He was born January 29, 1933, in Graves County, Kentucky, to the late Elton Lloyd "Red" Glisson and Lorene Batts Glisson.

Bobby was a faithful and longtime member of McConnell Baptist Church and proudly served as...

Thomas Freeze

Thomas Freeze

Aug 11, 2026

Mr. Thomas Freeze, Jr., age 76, of Hickman, KY, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.

He was born January 22, 1950, in Diehlstadt, MO, to the late Thomas Freeze and Jewell Rogers Freeze.

Thomas was a member of the Baptist faith and retired from RECC-Hickman, where he worked as a tree trimmer. He enjoyed...

Virginia Wilhaucks

Virginia Wilhaucks

Aug 10, 2026

Virginia Hillman Wilhaucks

January 20, 1939 – August 10, 2026

She was Ginny to many, but Nana to those who mattered the most.

Virginia Hillman Wilhaucks, lovingly known as “Nana” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2026, at the age of 87.

Virginia was born on January 20, 1939, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. She was a woman whose greatest...

David Snuggs

David Snuggs

Aug 9, 2026

Mr. David Arnold Snuggs of Martin, Tn., passed away August 9th, 2026 at his residence. Mr. Snuggs was born March 27th, 1941 to the late David and Freida Snuggs.

David was a graduate of Michigan Center High School in Jackson, Michigan, and a retiree from Goodyear Tire and Rubber, where he worked set-up in the tire room.

Through his dedication to the...

Thomas Nelms

Thomas Nelms

Aug 8, 2026

Mr. Thomas Ray Nelms, 80, of South Fulton, TN, passed away peacefully at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY, on August 8, 2026.

He was born in Rives, TN, on July 2, 1946, to Daniel Caldwell Nelms and Mary Frances Briggs Nelms. Thomas shared more that 32 years of marriage with his beloved wife, Diane Mullins...

Kathy Holdman

Kathy Holdman

Aug 6, 2026

Mrs. Kathy Holdman of Martin, TN, passed away at Diversicare of Martin, TN.

Kathy was born in McComb, IL to Al Smith and the late Elise Smith. She was a member of the Riceville Baptist Church in Fulton, KY.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Ricky Holdman of Martin, TN; her father; her children, Ricky Holdman Lambert (Micah) of Jacksonville, FL, Katie...

Barbara Crass

Barbara Crass

Aug 3, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep gratitude for a life so beautifully lived, we announce the passing of our beloved Mom, Wife, and Meme (Grandmother), Barbara Crass.

Mrs. Barbara Ann "Meme" Crass, age 87, of South Fulton, TN passed away Monday, August 3, 2026 at her daughters residence.

She was born on September 2, 1938 in Mayfield, KY to the late Ruble F....

Susan Anderson

Susan Anderson

Aug 3, 2026

Susan DeBusschere Anderson, born in Detroit, Michigan, of Water Valley, Kentucky, at the age of 74, left her earthly home on August 3, 2026. She is survived by the love of her life the man who finally gave her a smile, her husband, James of 56 years three daughters Kathryn (Brian Barnum) of Allen Park, Michigan; Laura (Paul Knight) of...

Dr. Bryan Hartsell

Dr. Bryan Hartsell

Aug 1, 2026

Larry Bryan Hartsell passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Montana. Bryan was born August 25, 1970, in Hayti, Missouri to James Larry and Mary Ann (James) Hartsell. He graduated from Kennett High School in Kennett, MO in 1988 as Valedictorian of his class before attending the University of Missouri – Columbia. While there, he met his wife, Cheryl, and...

Cindy Fields Parker

Cindy Fields Parker

Jul 31, 2026

Mrs. Cindy Fields Parker, 66, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born on December 24, 1959, in Union City, Tennessee, Cindy was the beloved daughter of the late William Ardel Fields and Betty Stahr Fields and a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church,

Cindy lived life with an adventurous spirit. She loved traveling, fishing,...

Kenneth Neal Pickering

Kenneth Neal Pickering

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Kenneth Neal Pickering, 87, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on Friday, July 31, 2026.

Born on July 26, 1939, in Union City, Tennessee, Kenneth was the son of the late Edison Bernnard Pickering and Hattie Neal Lankford Pickering.

Kenneth was a faithful member of The People Place Assembly of God and proudly served his country in...

Mike Cirkles

Mike Cirkles

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. Michael "Mike" Eugene Cirkles, 66, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 31, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.

Mike was born on June 10, 1960, in Fallbrook, California, to the late Dan Cirkles and Cora Earleen Riddle Cirkles.

A faithful member of McConnell Baptist Church, Mike served as a deacon, Sunday School teacher, and song...

Jean Henry

Jean Henry

Jul 30, 2026

Nora Jean Wall Henry passed away peacefully from this life July 30, 2026. She went home to be with Jesus and join her beloved husband JV. She was born January 9, 1932 to Vernon and Inez Wall of the Chestnut Glade Community. In reality she was 94 but if you asked her, she never aged beyond 85. She was a...

Donald Ramsey

Donald Ramsey

Jul 30, 2026

Mr. Donald Ramsey of Hickman passed away Thursday in Huron, OH.

A complete obituary will be posted soon. 

Graveside services for Mr. Donald Ramsey will be held at 11AM Wednesday, August 5, 2026, in the Brownsville Cemetery. There will be no visitation held and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery at the hour of service. 

Hornbeak Funeral Chapel-Hickman is in charge...

Robert Woods

Robert Woods

Jul 24, 2026

Mr. Robert Woods, 80, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, July 24, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, Tennessee.

He was born on December 31, 1945, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, to the late Alfred Woods and Nona Henderson Woods.

Robert retired from the City of Hickman Public Works after many years of dedicated service. In his retirement, he enjoyed driving...

Katie McMinn

Katie McMinn

Jul 19, 2026

Mrs. Sandra "Katie" McMinn, 79, of the Ruthville Community, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, July 19, 2026.

Born on November 24, 1946, in Union City, Tennessee, she was the daughter of the late James Cashion and Ruth Mason Morrison.

Katie was a faithful member of McConnell Baptist Church. She dedicated many years of service as a secretary for the...

Tony Alan Taylor

Tony Alan Taylor

Jul 18, 2026

Mr. Tony Alan Taylor, 79, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.

Tony was born on June 7, 1947, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Roy Leonard "Bill" Taylor and Jane Cheatham Taylor Mosier.

Tony was of the Baptist faith and proudly served his country in the United States Air...

Alta Perry

Alta Perry

Jul 15, 2026

Mrs. Alta Lee Perry, age 95, of Union City, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Care in Union City.

She was born on January 22, 1931, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Nolan Holmes and Ozell Holmes Holtman.

Mrs. Perry was a devoted member of Liberty Baptist Church and dedicated her life to caring for her family...

Bobbie J. Pickett

Bobbie J. Pickett

Jul 13, 2026

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Pickett, age 91, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, from complications due to Alzheimer’s, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was born on October 31, 1934, in Belzoni, Mississippi, to the late Beatrice Gordon, and later moved to Durant, Mississippi where she spent most of her childhood.

Bobbie met...

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