Obituaries

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

Diana "DD" Markle

Diana "DD" Markle

Oct 7, 2025

Ms. Diana "DD" Markle, age 63, of South Fulton, passed away Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at her residence. DD was born in Union City, TN, to the late Bobby Markle Sr. and Darlene "Momma" Graham Pannell of South Fulton, TN. She was a member of the Faith and Deliverance Church in South Fulton and had lived all of her life...

David Hicks

David Hicks

Oct 7, 2025

Mr. David Hicks of Springville, TN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at Alive Hospice in Nashville, TN.

Though his passing brings sorrow to those who knew and loved him, we find comfort in knowing that heaven rejoices at his arrival. David’s earthly journey of faith has now become a heavenly reality. He was a devoted Christian, a beloved...

Hazel Porter

Hazel Porter

Oct 5, 2025

Ms. Hazel Lynn Porter, age 69, of Hickman, KY, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at her residence. Ms. Porter was born in Hickman, KY, on November 14, 1955, to the late Jesse Vernon Maynard and Lovinia Rothman Maynard. She was married to the late Raymond Allen Porter Sr. Ms. Porter was a member of the David's Chapel Baptist...

Carolyn Faulkner

Carolyn Faulkner

Oct 5, 2025

Ms. Carolyn B. Faulkner, age 90, of South Fulton, TN passed away Sunday, October 5, 2025, at The Waters in Union City, TN.

She was born in Crutchfield, KY on December 9, 1934, to the late Bill Barham and Allie Mae Taylor Barham.

Carolyn was a devoted member of the South Fulton Baptist Church and had served as the Secretary for many...

Patsy Campbell

Patsy Campbell

Oct 4, 2025

Ms. Patsy Campbell, age 94, of Cayce, KY, passed away Saturday, October 4, 2025, at her residence.

She was born on September 15, 1931, in Fulton, KY, to the late Forrest McMurray and Geneva Bailey McMurray.

Ms. Patsy was a homemaker and a member of the Cayce Methodist Church.

She is survived by three children, Joe Forrest (Trina) Campbell of Cayce, KY, Tracy...

Jane Scates

Jane Scates

Oct 2, 2025



Ms. Jane Wright Scates, 92, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. She was born on August 5, 1933, in Cat Corner, Tennessee, to Robert Preston Wright and Clara Starnes Wright. Jane was the devoted wife of the late Bobby Scates, with whom she shared a loving life filled with family, laughter, and faith. Together they raised three sons: Robert...

Edna Roper

Edna Roper

Oct 2, 2025

Ms. Edna Earl Bruner Roper, age 96, of Hickman, KY passed away Thursday, October 2, 2025, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.

She was born on June 13, 1929, in Fulton, KY, to the late Hugh Chambers and Lola Mae Jenkins.

Edna was a member of the East Hickman Baptist Church, where she was a charter member. She was...

Ronald Duane Sikes

Ronald Duane Sikes

Sep 28, 2025

Mr. Ronald Duane Sikes, age 87, of Fulton, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 13, 1938, in Winfield, TX, to the late Lowell M. and Mable Black Sikes. The family moved to Tyler, TX, when Duane was seven, and later moved to Chapel Hill, TX. He graduated...

Barbara Wells

Barbara Wells

Sep 28, 2025

Ms. Barbara Wells, age 81, of Wingo, KY passed away Sunday, September 28, 2025 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.

She was born on February 12, 1944 in Lafayette, GA to the late T.G and Rosemary Stephens Clark.

Barbara was of the Baptist faith and was retired from the radio industry, where she worked in advertising.

She is survived by...

Michael Neeley, Sr

Michael Neeley, Sr

Sep 21, 2025

Mr. Michael "Mike" Dan Neeley, Sr, age 76, of Fulton, KY passed away Sunday, September 21, 2025, at his residence.

He was born in Selma, CA on September 4, 1949, to the late Coweta Neeley and Irene Nelms Neeley.

Mike was attending Mt. Carmel Baptist Church and was a former truck driver for Southern Concrete in Union City, TN.

He is survived by...

Barbara Gilbert

Barbara Gilbert

Sep 15, 2025

Barbara Gilbert of Fulton, Kentucky passed away Monday, September 15, 2025, at Fulton Nursing and Rehab. She was 93 years old. Barbara was born December 6, 1931, to Bailey and Thelma (Valentine) Roberts of South Fulton. She was married to Billy Gilbert who preceded her in death.

Barbara was a wife, homemaker, and mother. She had two sons, Mike Gilbert, Dave...

Ruby Sharp

Ruby Sharp

Sep 14, 2025

Ms. Ruby Sharp, age 96, of Fulton, KY went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, at 10:27AM September 14, 2025, at the Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, TN surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 12, 1929, in Hickman, KY to the late Nathan Johnson, Sr and Ester Ballard Johnson.

Ruby was a member of...

James Griffith

James Griffith

Sep 11, 2025

Mr. James Edward Griffith, age 88, of Hickman, KY passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the Fulton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton, KY.

He was born on April 14, 1937, in Nashville, TN to the late Waymon Griffith and Hattie Modine Fife.

James was a member of the West Hickman Baptist Church and was a retired farmer. He lived all of...

Stephen Henry

Stephen Henry

Aug 31, 2025

Stephen C. Henry, age 62, of South Fulton, TN, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025 at his residence. He was born on December 19, 1962 in Memphis, TN, to James Vester (J.V.) and Jean Wall Henry.

Stephen was a member of the East End United Methodist Church in Nashville. He was a 1981 graduate of South Fulton High School and a1986...

James A Vinson

James A Vinson

Aug 26, 2025

Mr. James A. Vinson, age 87, of Fulton, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at his residence. There will be no services held at the funeral home for Mr. James A. Vinson.

Joel Nabors

Joel Nabors

Aug 23, 2025

Mr. Joel H. Nabors, age 89, of South Fulton, TN passed away peacefully Saturday, August 23, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on December 31, 1935, in Fulton, KY to the late Fred Taylor Nabors and Mable Mae Croft Nabors.

He was a fine Christian Man and his faith and family were a true testament to a life well lived. A...

Sarah Hicks

Sarah Hicks

Aug 21, 2025

Ms. Sarah Hicks, of Fulton, Ky. passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025 at her residence. She was 41.

She was born in Cook County, Illinois on January 14, 1984 to David and Juliana (Heckele) Hicks of Fulton.

She is survived by her three sons, Mason Parrish, Colin Parrish and Dylan Parrish, of South Fulton, who knew she would be in the stands,...

Jerry Lynn Kell

Jerry Lynn Kell

Aug 19, 2025

Mr. Jerry Lynn Kell, age 78, of Fulton, KY passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at Baptist Health of Paducah in Paducah, KY.

He was born on December 29, 1946, in Fulton, KY to the late James and Audrella Toon Kell.

Jerry was a member of the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ and was proud member of Pheasants Forever, and Ducks Unlimited....

Ann Faulkner

Ann Faulkner

Aug 16, 2025

Mrs. Ann Faulkner, a resident of So. Fulton, TN, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 8:47 pm at her residence following a brief illness.

Ann was born in Fulton, KY., on February 24, 1951, to the late Eugene Melton and Oneida Brents Fortner.

She graduated from Fulton High School in 1969 and married her husband of 55 years, Danny Ray Faulkner,...

Dewey Wayne Busby

Dewey Wayne Busby

Aug 15, 2025

Mr. Dewey Wayne Busby, age 69, of Hickman, KY passed away Friday, August 15, 2025, at the Fulton Nursing and Rehab in Fulton, KY.

He was born on March 27, 1956, in Hickman, KY to the late Lace Busby Sr. and Betty Joyce Golden Busby.

Dewey attended David's Chapel Baptist Church and worked as a Pilot for the riverboat industry. He lived...

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