Obituaries

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

Michael Milner

Michael Milner

Dec 11, 2025

Michael Milner of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. He was born on April 8, 1954, and was the son of Billy and Doris Milner.

At four months of age, he contracted polio; and although it shaped his life, it did not define it. He graduated from South Fulton High School in 1972 and from the...

Kenneth Baker Clark

Kenneth Baker Clark

Dec 16, 2025

Mr. Kenneth Baker Clark, age 99, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Van Ayer Senior Living and Rehabilitation Center in Martin, Tennessee.

He was born on August 7, 1926, in Jeffersontown, Kentucky, to the late James Paul Clark, Sr., and Selma Baker Clark.

Mr. Clark was a devoted member of Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church and proudly...

Lucy A. Graham

Lucy A. Graham

Dec 15, 2025

Ms. Lucy A. Graham, age 83, of Union City, Tennessee, and formerly of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home in Union City.

She was born on November 21, 1942, in New Madrid, Missouri, to the late Buster Wilard Porter and Katherine Hobbs Porter.

Lucy was a devoted homemaker who spent most of her life...

Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson

Dec 14, 2025

Mr. Michael Wilson, age 75, of Hickman, KY passed away Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on September 24, 1950, in Tiptonville, TN to the late Jack Wilson and Maybelle Powers Wilson.

Michael was a member of the Moscow Baptist Church and was United States Army veteran, where he served in Vietnam. He retired from Tyson Foods, where...

Quentin Charles Klinkefus

Quentin Charles Klinkefus

Dec 11, 2025

Mr. Quentin Charles Klinkefus, age 81, of South Fulton, passed away early Thursday, December 11, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Quentin was born in Harlen, Iowa, on April 13, 1944, to the Late Charles Klinkefus and Selma Anderson Klinkefus. Mr. Quentin married Florence Currier Klinkefus on October 1962 in Boone, Iowa. He was of the Episcopal faith and a graduate...

Rosie Lawan "Wannie" Speight

Rosie Lawan "Wannie" Speight

Dec 8, 2025

Mrs. Rosie Lawan “Wannie” Speight, age 89, of Fulton, KY, passed away on Monday, December 8, 2025, at Lifecare Nursing Facility in Centerville, TN.

She was born on August 18, 1936, in Fulton, KY, to the late Claude Walton Rozzell and Eula B. Nicholas Rozzell. Mrs. Speight was a member of Good Springs Church and previously attended Walnut Grove. She retired...

Rev. Gene Hawks

Rev. Gene Hawks

Dec 7, 2025

Rev. Gene Hawks, age 61, of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, December 7, 2025.

He was born on December 4, 1964, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Cecil Hawks and Annie Lou Hicks Hawks.

Rev. Hawks was the current minister at Mt. Zion Bible Church, where he faithfully served his congregation and community. He had a...

JW Ring

JW Ring

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. James Forrest "JW" Ring, age 89, of Louisville, KY, and formerly of Mayfield, KY, passed away on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at the Union City Baptist Hospital. JW was born in Lake County, TN, on December 17, 1935, to the late James Preston Ring and Myrtle McGee Ring. He was of the Pentecostal faith and was married to the...

Michael "Mike" Wayne Carter

Michael "Mike" Wayne Carter

Dec 4, 2025

Mr. Michael Wayne Carter, age 62, of Fulton, KY passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on July 16, 1963, in Pineville, LA to the union of James and Ruby Carter residing in Monterey, LA.

Many may know Michael (Mike) for his quiet and independent spirit and his smiting smile. As a young man he served in...

Elizabeth “Liz” Nooner Tuck

Elizabeth “Liz” Nooner Tuck

Dec 4, 2025

Ms. Elizabeth (Liz) Ann Nooner Tuck, age 77, a resident of South Fulton, TN, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital. Ms. Tuck was born in Sharon, TN, on April 20, 1948, to the late William Wayne Nooner and Marie Oliver Hartman. She was married to the late William Wayne "Billy" Tuck.  She...

Jesson Briggs

Jesson Briggs

Dec 2, 2025

Mr. Jesson Michael Briggs, age 42, of Martin, TN, and formerly of South Fulton, TN, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on June 20, 1983, in Yuba City, CA, to Stephen Briggs and the late Teresa Martin Briggs.

Jesson served as the kitchen manager at Blue Oak Oyster Bar and Grill in Martin, TN. He...

Ann Holt Newton

Ann Holt Newton

Nov 29, 2025

Ms. Ann Holt Newton, age 68, passed away Saturday, November 29, 2025, in Florence, AL.

She was born July 20,1957, in Tupelo, MS, to the late Edward R. Holt and Shirley Houston Holt.

Ms. Ann, was of the Methodist faith, had lived in Iuka, MS before moving to Killen, AL two years ago. She was a retired registered nurse who cared deeply...

Martha Virginia Allen

Martha Virginia Allen

Nov 27, 2025

Mrs. Martha Virginia Allen, age 91, of Water Valley, KY, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at the Clinton–Hickman County I.C.F.

She was born on March 21, 1934, in Fulton, KY, to the late Melvin Stephens and Mary Austin Stephens.

Martha was a devoted member of Mt. Zion Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She was employed for many years with the former Henry...

Bill Fenwick

Bill Fenwick

Nov 24, 2025

It is with much love and profound sadness that the family of Charles William (Bill) Fenwick mourn his passing on November 24, 2025. He departed this world with his cherished wife, Jean, by his side just as she has been for the past 72 years. Celebrating at wedding receptions, they were last on the dance floor for the “the Anniversary...

Capt. Robert Glyn Nanney

Capt. Robert Glyn Nanney

Nov 20, 2025

Captain Robert Glynn Nanney, 72, died on November 20, 2025, in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Lynn Mosson Nanney, of 33 years, and his brother James S. Nanney and two nephews, John and Bradley Nanney. His brother, Thomas Nanney, and parents, LTC James and Iris Nanney predeceased him.Captain Nanney graduated in 1971 from Fulton High School, Fulton...

Joe Kemp Johnson

Joe Kemp Johnson

Nov 20, 2025

Mr. Joe Kemp Johnson, age 83, of Hickman, Ky passed away on November 20, 2025, at the Providence Pointe Nursing and Rehab in Paducah, KY.

He was born in Fulton County on September 6, 1942, the second child of Joe Thomas Johnson and Gladys Will Ella Kemp Johnson. He was a longtime member of Hickman First Baptist Church, where he was...

Linda Hamil

Linda Hamil

Nov 20, 2025

Ms. Linda Lee Moran Hamil, age 77, of Hickman, KY, sadly passed away Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Martin Hospital ER.

She was born December 4, 1947, in Hickman, KY, to the late Reed Moran, Jr, and Marie Walker Moran. She has two children, Clarence (Anita) Jones, Jr, and Laura Jones (Louie) Blankenhorn, and seven siblings:...

William "Larry" Hicks

William "Larry" Hicks

Nov 19, 2025

Mr. William “Larry” Hicks, age 80, of Gallatin, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at the Highpoint Health Sumner Ascension St. Thomas in Gallatin, TN.

He was born on August 16, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Herschel Hicks and Wanda Sue Johnson Hicks.

 Larry was a dedicated Regional Install Manager and was currently employed with Lowe’s. He previously...

Delbert Earl Mulcahy

Delbert Earl Mulcahy

Nov 18, 2025

Mr. Delbert Earl Mulcahy, age 76, of Benton, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in Benton, KY.

Born on June 24, 1949, in Tamms, IL, he was the son of the late Delbert Lee Mulcahy and Mary Ellen Hoodenpyle Mulcahy.

Mr. Mulcahy retired as Vice President of Operations from Kermit B. Buck & Son Inc. He was also a proud...

Elizabeth Gearin

Elizabeth Gearin

Nov 16, 2025

Ms. Elizabeth Gearin, age 71, of Union City, TN, passed away Sunday, November 16, 2025, at her residence. Ms. Gearin was born on July 2, 1954, in Martin, TN, to the late Arland Edward Simmons and Ella Mai Baker Simmons. Ms. Gearin had previously lived in Sidonia, TN, and Hopin, TN, before moving to Union City. She had previously worked...

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