Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
Karen H. Gatewood
Nov 16, 2025
Ms. Karen H. Gatewood, age 63, of South Fulton, TN, passed away on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the home of her sister.
She was born on September 20, 1962, in Fulton, KY, to the late Genie Joe Hickman and Maurine Messick Hickman.
Karen was a member of South Fulton Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener, enjoyed pressure-washing homes and patios,...
Denise Smith
Nov 12, 2025
Ms. Sara Denise Smith, age 72, of Hickman, KY, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at her residence.
She was born in Union City, TN, to the late Edward B. Wiley, Sr., and Lillie Mae Pearson Wiley.
Denise was a devoted caretaker who touched the lives of many. She had a passion for collecting Native American artifacts, enjoyed playing the guitar,...
Jeff Swinney
Nov 11, 2025
Mr. Jeff Swinney of Obion, TN, and formerly of South Fulton, TN, passed away early Tuesday morning at the TriStar Skyline Hospital in Nashville, TN. Jeff was born on November 13, 1970, in Fulton, KY., to Bobby Swinney and the late Joan Outland Swinney. Jeff was a member of the First Baptist Church in Obion, TN, and was employed as...
Kay Crockett
Nov 11, 2025
Ms. Kay Crockett, age 71, of South Fulton, TN, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Van Ayer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Martin, Tennessee.
She was born on July 30, 1954, in Fulton, KY, to the late Lonzo Moore and Joyce McFadden Moore.
Kay was a member of South Fulton Baptist Church and was formerly employed with Haws Nursing Home.
She is...
Randy Marr
Nov 7, 2025
Mr. Randy Keith Marr, age 69, of Dukedom, Tennessee, passed away on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Diversicare of Martin in Martin, Tennessee.
He was born on May 9, 1956, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Arlie Marr and Eula Mae Cotton Marr. Randy was the co-owner of Debbie’s Cash and Carry in Dukedom and the owner of Randy’s Garage. Earlier...
Peggy June O'Connor
Nov 2, 2025
Mrs. Peggy June O’Connor, age 89, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.
She was born on February 5, 1936, in Fulton County, Kentucky, to the late Frank Burgess and L.B. Everett Burgess Clark.
Peggy was a devoted member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and dedicated her life to caring for...
Vicky Lee Faulkner
Nov 1, 2025
Vicky Lee Faulkner, age 68, of Fulton, KY, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Baptist Heath in Paducah, KY.
She was born December 13, 1956, in Long Beach, California to the late Murray O. Baker and Beverly Skelton Baker.
Vicky moved from Lexington, TN to Fulton, KY in 2020.
She is survived by two sons, Chad (Rouella) Smith of Nashville, TN and...
James "Jeffro" Grogan
Oct 31, 2025
Mr. James "Jeffro" Clark Grogan, age 62, of South Fulton, TN passed away Friday, October 31, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on October 27, 1963, in Fulton, KY to the late Alfred B. Grogan and Mariyln C. King.
James was a carpenter for Collier's Home Improvement, where he worked on many residential and commercial properties in this area. He was...
Wallace Reed "Butch" Dowty, Jr
Oct 30, 2025
Mr. Wallace Reed "Butch" Dowty Jr., age 69, of Fulton, KY passed away Thursday, October 30, 2025, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital ER in Martin, TN.
He was born on September 13, 1956, in Memphis, TN, to the late Wallace Reed Dowty Sr and Bonnie Sue Criner Dowty.
Wallace "Butch" Dowty was a member of Parkway Church of Christ, Martin...
Darline Louise Hunter
Oct 27, 2025
Ms. Darline Louise Hunter, age 71, of Hickman, KY passed away Monday, October 27, 2025, at her residence.
She was born on April 15, 1954, in Orange County, CA to the late Louis Shipley and Myrtle Preson Shipley.
Darline was of the Christian faith and retired after 30 years, as a cook from Fairview Mental Hospital in Costa Mesa, CA. She enjoyed...
Brady Smith
Oct 23, 2025
Mr. Brady Dwane Smith, age 51, of Wingo, KY passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his residence.
He was born on February 5, 1974, in Fulton, KY to the late Jimmy Smith and Nita Cook Smith of Wingo, KY.
Brady was a member of His House Ministries in Mayfield, KY and was a truck driver for Tyson Foods. He lived all...
Norman Clark
Oct 22, 2025
Mr. Norman Clark of Fulton, KY passed away Wednesday, October 22, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital ER in Union City, TN.
Graveside services for Me. Norman Clark will be held at 11AM Friday, October 31, 2025, in the Hickman City Cemetery. There will be no visitation held at the funeral home and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery...
Catherine Hardy
Oct 16, 2025
Ms. Catherine Hardy, age 83, of Fulton, KY passed away Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Clinton-Hickman County I.C.F. in Clinton, KY.
She was born on March 19, 1942, in West Point, MS to the late James Johnson and Francis Buntin Johnson.
Catherine was a member of the First Christian Church in Hickman, KY and retired from Walmart after 30 years. She...
Linda Butler
Oct 14, 2025
Ms. Linda Butler, age 75, of Fulton, passed away at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah on Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Linda was born in Marston, MO, on August 13, 1950, to the late Rollin Butler and Lamer Wood Bell. She had worked in the Hospitality industry and had lived her entire life in this area.
Linda...
Judy Jones
Oct 13, 2025
Judith Kay (Moore) Jones affectionally known as Judy, age 82, passed away on October 13, 2025, at home in Loudon, Tennessee, after a brief bought with cancer. Born on April 9, 1943, in Paducah, Kentucky, Judy lived a life marked by devotion to her family, faith, and community.
Judy graduated from Fulton High School in 1961 and married the love of...
