Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
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
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...
Margaret Bradley
Jul 11, 2026
Ms. Margaret Bradley of Fulton, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026 at Mercy Health in Paducah. Ms. Bradley will be remembered for her love of family, as well as the affection she had for her dog "Chico". She was a woman who loved sitting on her front porch swing, working puzzle books, and enjoying watching the hummingbirds. However, her greatest...
Guynell Pierce
Jul 10, 2026
Ms. Guynell Pierce, 85, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge Care in Union City, Tennessee.
Born on February 15, 1941, in Graves County, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late William Guy Payne and Lela Ozell Boyd Payne.
Guynell was a faithful member of South Fulton Baptist Church and was employed for many...
Leroy Sawyer
Jul 8, 2026
Mr. Leroy Sawyer, 87, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at Magnolia Ridge in Union City, Tennessee.
He was born on February 17, 1939, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Fred Sawyer and Ruby Alexander Sawyer.
Leroy was a faithful member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He...
Cathey Mulcahy
Jul 5, 2026
Mrs. Cathey Mulcahy, age 68, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 5, 2026.
She was born on May 29, 1958, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late James Howard Hutchens and Audrey Cathey Hutchens of South Fulton, Tennessee.
Cathey was a member of Parkway Church of Christ and devoted many years of service as a registered nurse...
Joyce Faye Jones
Jul 3, 2026
Ms. Joyce Faye Jones, age 83, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on Friday, July 3, 2026.
Born on August 1, 1942, in Jefferson City, Missouri, Joyce was the daughter of the late Jess Bunton and Mollie Sadler Bunton.
Joyce was a devoted member of South Fulton Baptist Church, where she faithfully served as a choir member for many...
Erica Selene Busby Mayes
Jun 28, 2026
Ms. Erica Selene Busby Mayes, age 47, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
Born on November 23, 1978, in Union City, Tennessee, Erica was the beloved daughter of Lace Busby, Jr. and Sandra McClure Busby of Hickman, Kentucky.
Erica was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She worked as a server at several...
Franklin Otts
Jun 21, 2026
Mr. Franklin Otts, age 76, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah in Paducah, Kentucky.
Mr. Otts was born on August 29, 1949, in Indianola, Mississippi, to the late Luther Clayton Otts and Mary Alice Stewart Otts.
A member of Fulton First Baptist Church, Franklin was well known for his strong work ethic and dedication...
Darrell Fuqua
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Darrell Fuqua, age 88, of Pilot Oak, KY passed away Monday, June 15, 2026 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, KY.
He was born on December 7, 1937 in Graves County, KY to the late John T. Fuqua and Lillie Mae "Jill" Brann Fuqua.
Darrell was a member of the Bethlehem United Methodist Church and was a self...
Otis Melton
Jun 15, 2026
Otis Eugene Melton of Fulton, KY passed peacefully at home (7:41AM) on June 15, 2026, with his daughter and caregiver, Andrea at his bedside. Otis was 103 1/2 years of age.
He was born at home November 26, 1922, between Water Valley and Pilot Oak, KY. He went to school at Water Valley and graduated in 1941. In 1942 he went...
June Mohler
Jun 14, 2026
Mrs. June Kaler Mohler, age 91, of the Kaler Community, peacefully passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.
Mrs. Mohler was a lifelong member of Spring Creek Church of Christ and a retired dedicated nurse for almost fifty years.
Mrs. Mohler is survived by one son; Jason Lee Mohler of Kaler, two daughters; Kathy (Danny) Bell, South Fulton, TN and Sandra (Greg)...
Marcy Dement
Jun 7, 2026
Mrs. Marcella "Marcy" Jane Dement, age 92, of Haines City, Florida, and formerly of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026, in Florida.
Marcy was born on February 24, 1934, in Trenton, Tennessee, to the late Walter Tennyson Clark and Myrtle Paschall Clark.
A devoted woman of faith, Marcy was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven,...
Jan Work
Jun 5, 2026
Mrs. Jan Work, of South Fulton, Tn., passed away June 5, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray, Ky. Jan was born January 4th, 1939 to the late Jess Fuqua and Marjorie Grady Fuqua. She was beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, whose life was marked by faith, love, kindness and service to others. One...
Patricia Ann Higgins
Jun 3, 2026
Ms. Patricia Ann Higgins, age 69, of Dukedom, Tennessee, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
She was born on August 6, 1956, in Hickman, Kentucky, to the late James Morris and Thelma Louise Stephens.
Patricia was a faithful member of Mt. Zion Church in Water Valley, Kentucky, and retired from the former Pic Pac grocery store in Fulton,...
Rev. James Lawson
Jun 2, 2026
Rev. James Edward Lawson, age 92, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Born on December 9, 1933, in Fulton County, Kentucky, he was the son of the late James Thomas “Jimmy” Lawson and Mabel Hodges Lawson.
Rev. Lawson faithfully served for more than 60 years in ministry, dedicating his life to the spiritual care...
Modene Totty
Jun 1, 2026
Mrs. Shirley Modene Totty, age 88, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at her residence on Monday, June 1, 2026.
Born on December 31, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of the late Almus Mitchum and Carrie Della Watson Mitchum.
Mrs. Totty was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her family. In her leisure time, she enjoyed...
Tim McClure
May 29, 2026
Mr. Timothy "Tim" McClure, age 67, of Hickman, KY passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital ER on Hayti, MO.
He was born on May 6, 1959 in Union City, TN to the late Morrison McClure and Paula Jean Rhodes McClure.
Tim was production worker for the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Union City, TN.
He is...
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...
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...
