Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
Bobbie Jean Burgess
Feb 26, 2021
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Burgess, age 76, of South Fulton, Tn. passed away Friday, February 26, 2021 at her residence.
She was born December 27, 1944, in Gadsden, Alabama to the late Louie Whitworth and Vivian Cleo Tallant Whitworth.
Bobbie was a homemaker and volunteer minister for 20 years at Fulton Nursing and Rehab. She held bible studies twice a week...
Carolyn Virginia Clark
Feb 25, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Virginia Clark, 92, of South Fulton, Tn. passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Park Terrace.
She was born in Louisville, Ky. on April 5, 1928 to the late Frederick Welhelm Koch and Louise Elizabeth Lips Koch.
Carolyn was married to Kenneth Baker Clark in 1950. She was a member of the Fulton Cumberland Presbyterian Church, American...
Carolyn Jackson Alexander
Feb 24, 2021
Carolyn Jackson Alexander of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on February 24, 2021, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born October 19, 1931, near Hickman, Kentucky, the fifth child of Joseph Elmo Jackson and Ola Mae Mann Jackson.
Carolyn married James Alexander of Cayce in 1948. Over the years, they became the parents of two sons, “Mike” and Jamie. After moving...
Carol Fleming Klidies
Feb 23, 2021
Mrs. Carol Fleming Klidies, age 61, of South Fulton, TN passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital in Martin, TN.
She was born on September 6, 1959 in Cayce, KY to the late John NickFleming, Jr and Inez Laverna Lacy Fleming.
Carol worked as a bookkeeper for Woods Communication/Ken TennWireless in Union City, TN...

Ralph Dale Cook
Feb 22, 2021
Mr. Ralph Dale Cook, 83, of Water Valley, Ky. passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Ky.
He was born on August 19, 1937 in Fulton, Kentucky to the late George William Cook and Nancy McDaniel Cook.
Ralph was a United States Army veteran were he served during the Vietnam area. He was a...
Charlotte Rose "Shocky" Jones
Feb 19, 2021
Charlotte Rose “Shocky” Jones of Hickman, KY died at her residence on Friday, February 19, 2021.
Charlotte was born in Hickman, KY on September 11, 1933 to the late Raymond and Marie Jones.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brothers, Marvin and Mack Jones and sisters, Trulah Grissom, Gertrude Walker, Mildred Hindman, Alice...
Joyce Burton Gardner Nall
Feb 17, 2021
Ms. Joyce Burton Nall, age 91, of Martin, TN and formerly of Fulton, KY passedaway Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at the Van Ayer Manor in Martin, TN.
She was born on December 19, 1929 in Latham, TN to the late James Thomasand Minnie Pettit Burton.
Ms. Joyce was a member of the New Life Assembly of God in Fulton and...

Loretta Kay Swift
Feb 14, 2021
Mrs. Loretta Kay Swift, age 75, of Fulton passed away Sunday, February 14,2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
She was born on May 21, 1945 in Fulton, KY to the late Willie and Ruby Rogers Stark.
She was a member of the Mt Zion Methodist Church and had worked as a seamstress at the former Henry I. Siegel and Garan...
Elsie Edna McClanahan
Feb 12, 2021
Mrs. Elsie Edna McClanahan, 87, of Camden, Tn. formally of the Crutchfield, Ky. passed away Friday, February 12 at her residence.
She was born on November 5, 1933 in Wayne County, Tn. to the late Leonard and Francis Brewer Staggs.
Elsie was a member of Crutchfield Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and had lived in Camden since 2000.
She...
Gretchen Sandling Dillard
Feb 7, 2021
Gretchen Leigh (Sandling) Dillard, 48 years old, died Sunday, February 7, 2021surrounded by her family and in her childhood home. The cause of death was due to complications of stage 4 colon cancer. She was deeply loved by her large, extended family and a wide circle of friends from Chicago to Mobile who will miss her dearly. Gretchen was born...
Frances Fortner
Feb 5, 2021
Elizabeth Frances Fortner, age 86, of Fulton entered her Heavenly homeFebruary 5, 2021 at Tri Star Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Frances married the love of her life, Jodie Fortner, January 29, 1949 and he preceded her in death August 21, 1995. She was formerly employed byParkway Manor Nursing Home, and later, at E.W. James and Sons in Fulton,...

Angela Star Trent
Feb 2, 2021
Ms. Angela Star Trent, age 47, of Fulton, Ky. passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at her residence.
She was born on October 23, 1973 in Montpelier, Ohio to Deborah Johnson Trent and the late Clem Trent.
Angela has lived in this area for the past five years.
She is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Trent of Fordsville, Ky, her...
Estelle Bowden
Feb 1, 2021
Mrs. Estelle Bowden, age 95, of Milford, Mi. passed away Monday, February 1, 2021 at Medilodge of Milford.
She was born on July 5, 1925 in Weakley County, Tn. to the late Ernest and Bertha Jackson House.
Estelle worked as an accountant and bookkeeper for an auto dealership and was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two daughters,...
Robert F. Baker
Jan 30, 2021
Mr. Robert "Bob" Baker, age 76, of Fulton, Ky. passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah, Ky.
He was born January 1, 1945 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to the late William and Lura Stone Baker.
Bob was a retired clerk for 501 Liquor Store.
He was survived by three children, Beth (Hilton) Vaughn of Newbern,...
Janice Ann Emily
Jan 27, 2021
Janice Ann Rowden Emily passed away at home on January 27th, 2021 at the age of 76. She was born in the small town of Treece, Kansas and was the eldest of four sisters. After graduation from high school she moved to Kansas City, Missouri to attend nursing school at St. Luke's. She worked as a registered nurse for many...
Jerry Blaylock
Jan 26, 2021
Mr. Jerry Blaylock, age 85, of Wingo, KY passed away January 26, 2021at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.
He was born on February 13, 1935 in Weakley County, TN to the lateWilliam Bryant and Hattie Lola Wray Blaylock.
Jerry was a member of the House of Prayer Church in Mayfield. Hehad worked for the former Reelfoot Packing...
Jerry Ray Johnson
Jan 25, 2021
Mr. Jerry Ray Johnson, age 74, of South Fulton, TN passed away Monday,January 25, 2021 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Union City, TN.
He was born on February 6, 1946 in Martin, TN to the late Alonzo Johnson and Jane Reece Travis.
Jerry was a member of Walnut Grove Church and was a self employed ApplianceRepairman.
He is survived...
William A. (Bill) Homra
Jan 24, 2021
“I have had one of the most interesting and exciting lives of most people I know. Thank God for my good health, memory, knowing about my heritage, and all the joys of life…,” reflected William A. (Bill) Homra in an earlier writing. Bill Homra’s life was INTERESTING because Bill was always INTERESTED.
William A. (Bill) Homra passed away...

Peggy Madding
Jan 24, 2021
Mrs. Peggy Ann Madding, age 79, of Fulton, KY passed away Sunday,January 24, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.
She was born on February 9, 1941 in Rondo, AR to the late Carl Leo andBeatrice McClain Bershers McNeely.
She was a member of Cayce Baptist Church. She had worked for the former Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company for 27...

Juyne Bushart
Jan 21, 2021
Mrs. Juyne Ann Phillips Bushart, age 74, of Martin, TN passed away Thursday,January 21, 2021 at the West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Martin Hospital.
She was born on January 21, 1947 in Paducah, KY to the late Harold Phillipsand Anna Lou Shaffer Phillips French of Paducah, KY.
Juyne was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was an operatorfor...