Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
Katelyn McCarty
Oct 7, 2023
Miss Katelyn Alayna McCarty, age 10 passed away Saturday, October 7, 2023 at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY.
Katelyn was born in Graves County, KY, onJune 30, 2013.
She loved the Lord Jesus Christ, family, huntingfishing, swimming, drawing, bowling and arcadegames and was a collector of all sorts.
She leaves her parents Jeremiah Jason McCartyand Bethany Jean Powell McCarty;...
Dr. Harry Ward
Oct 5, 2023
On October 5, 2023 Harry Thomas Ward, DVM breathed his last here on earth.
Harry was born on August 30, 1948 in Gibson County, Tennessee. A childhood spent working on the farm and with animals led to early admission to Auburn University School of Veterinary Medicine, where he graduated in 1972. He spent a year in internship at Collierville...
Charles Glenn Puckett
Sep 29, 2023
Colonel Charles “Glenn” Puckett formerly from Water Valley, KY passed away September 29, 2023, at the Shady Lawn Nursing and Rehab in Cadiz, KY at the age of 97.
He was born in the family home in Water Valley, KY on September 29,1926 to the late Esta Ellen Hedge Puckett & William Limuiel Puckett.
Glenn was an Army and Air Core Veteran in the Pacific Theater...
Teresa Ann Ferguson Phillips
Sep 28, 2023
Mrs. Teresa Ann Ferguson Phillips, age 72, ofMartin, TN passed away Thursday, September28, 2023 at her residence.
She was born at the Fulton Hospital in Fulton,KY, on July 9, 1951 to the late Alvin Fergusonand Hazel Welch Ferguson.
She worked as a supervisor of Medical Recordsat the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TNfor 45 years. Teresa graduated from SouthFulton...
Martha Marie Kelly
Sep 24, 2023
Mrs. Martha Marie Kelly, age 63, of South Fulton, TNpassed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at The Watersof Union City, TN.
She was born on December 18, 1959 in Memphis, TN to the late Bill Counce and Melissa Carson Counce of Memphis, TN.
Martha was a member of the Fulton First Baptist Churchand was a home health nurse for Extendicare. She moved...
Ray Bruce
Sep 23, 2023
Mr. Thomas Ray Bruce, age 78, of Dukedom, TNpassed away Saturday, September 23, 2023 at the Hillview Nursing & Rehab in Dresden, TN.
He was born in Fulton County, KY on January 9,1945 to the late Thomas Dayton Bruce and MarthaSue (King) Bruce.
He was a retired truck driver, farmer and a Master Beekeeper. He was a member of the Dresden Pentecostal Church...
Jerry L. White
Sep 22, 2023
Mr. Jerry Lee White, age 71 of Hickman, KY, passed away Friday, September 22. 2023 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN. He was born in Union City, TN, on March 19, 1952 to the late Harry Leroy White and Yetta Arlene (Chapman) White. Jerry was a mechanic for the former Turner Dairies of Memphis, TN and served...
Jerry L White
Sep 22, 2023
Mr. Jerry Lee White, age 71 of Hickman, KY,passed away Friday, September 22. 2023 at theBaptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.
He was born in Union City, TN, on March 19, 1952to the late Harry Leroy White and Yetta Arlene(Chapman) White.
Jerry was a mechanic for the former TurnerDairies in Memphis, TN and servedin the United States Army for...
Joe Edward Van Hoff
Sep 22, 2023
Mr. Joe Edward Van Hoff, age 92, of South Fulton,TN passed away Friday, September 22, 2023 athis residence.
He was born on November 14, 1930 in Chicago, ILto the late John Van Hoff and Lucille Kinney Van Hoff.
Joe was a United States Navy veteran where he served inthe Korean Conflict. He was the owner of the formerCarson Street Electronics...
Martha Brown Cooley
Sep 22, 2023
Mrs. Martha Brown Cooley, age 91, of Water Valley, KY, passed away Friday, September 22, 2023at the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center inPaducah, KY.
She was born in Water Valley, KY on August20, 1932 to the late Preston Brown and LenaMcAlister Brown.
Martha was the member of the Water ValleyBaptist Church and was a retired bookkeeperfor the Circuit Court Clerk in...
Barbara Lawson
Sep 21, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Lawson, age 84, of South Fulton, TN,passed away September 21, 2023 at her residence in South Fulton, TN.
She was born in Fulton County, KY, on April 10, 1939 to the late C.A. Turnerand Mae Yates Turner.
She was a member of the Union Church and wasa former Welcome Wagon Hostess. She was alsoa homemaker and lived all her life...

Carolyn Fly Hill
Sep 14, 2023
Mrs. Carolyn Fly Hill, age 75, of Evansville, IN passed away
Thursday, September 14, 2023 at her residence.
She was born in Fulton, KY on October 1, 1947 to the
Late Hugh L. Fly and Ann George Fly.
Carolyn was a member of the class of 1965 at Fulton High School.
She earned her Bachelors and Master Degrees...
Brandi Leigh Painter Curling
Sep 12, 2023
Ms. Brandi Leigh Painter Curling, age 49, of Dwight, ILpassed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at the MorrisHospital in Morris, IL.
She was born on November 23, 1973 in Monticello, ILto the late Joseph Wilford Painter, Sr and Sally Basden Boyd ofWingo, KY.
Brandi loved interior decorating and horseback riding.
She is survived by her mother Sally (Jackie) Boyd, five...
Jim Dalton
Sep 11, 2023
Mr. Jim Dalton, age 89, of South Fulton, TN passed away Monday, September 11, 2023 at The Arbors in Union City, TN.
He was born on April 25, 1934 in South Fulton, TNto the late Willy Dalton and Hazel Roberts Dalton.
Jim was a United States Navy veteran where he served inthe Vietnam War. He retired from the Navy as a Chief Petty...
Patsy Collier Bynum
Sep 9, 2023
Mrs. Patsy Collier Bynum, age 81, of South Fulton,TN passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at herresidence.
She was born in Clinton, KY on March6, 1942 to the late Chester Rufus Yates and BessieMai (Morrow) Yates.
Patsy lived all her life in this area and was of the Baptist faith. She worked asa seamstress for the former Henry I. Siegel in South...
James W. "Stawberry" Hobbs, Jr
Sep 8, 2023
Mr. James "Strawberry" Hobbs, Jr., age 65 of Hornbeak, TN, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN. Mr. Hobbs was born in Hickman, KY to the late James W. Hobbs, Sr. and Bessie (Mann) Milton. Mr. Hobbs has lived most of his life in this area and worked for the Grounds/ Maintenance Department...

Ann Lawson Boaz
Sep 8, 2023
Mrs. Ann Lawson Boaz, age 72, of South Fulton, TNpassed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.
She was born in Fulton, KY on October 9,1950 to the late James A. Lawson and Helen (Youree) Lawson.
Ann was the owner and operator of Miss Ann'sDaycare and enjoyed watching Kentucky Basketball.
She is survived by her...
James "Strawberry" Hobbs, Jr.
Sep 8, 2023
Mr. James "Strawberry" Hobbs, Jr., age 65 of Hornbeak, TN, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital inJackson, TN.
Mr. Hobbs was born in Hickman, KY to the lateJames W. Hobbs, Sr. and Bessie (Mann) Milton.Mr. Hobbs has lived most of his life in thisarea and worked for the Grounds/Maintenance Department for Tyson Foods.He loved watching TV especially...

Muriel Long
Sep 6, 2023
Mrs. Muriel Long, age 92, of the McConnell community passed away Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at the Hillview Nursing Home in Dresden, TN.
She was born on September 15, 1930 in Obion County, TN to the late Joe A. Edington and Daisy Newton Edington.
Muriel was a retired factory worker for the former MartinManufacturing. She lived most of her life in this area.
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Luella Phillips
Sep 3, 2023
Mrs. Luella Weaks Phillips, age 95, of South Fulton, TNpassed away Sunday, September 3, 2023 at Van Ayer inMartin, TN.
She was born on February 23, 1928 in Obion County,TN to the late Earl Thomas Weaks and Jewell E. CarlisleWeaks.
She was a member of Ruthville Baptist Church and had workedfor the former Gardner Studio and Swift Company. Luella lived all...