Mr. James Mac Smotherman, 76, of Hazel, Kentucky died Friday, May 17, 2013 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Smotherman was born in Calloway County Kentucky on October 15, 1936 to the late Rev. James Harold Smotherman and Opal Lassiter Smotherman. Mr. Smotherman was a retired educator and professional truck driver, as well as a Baptist minister for over 17 years. He was a member of the Sinking Spring Baptist Church, there he...

Mrs. Amy Wilkerson Cox age 40, of Murray, died Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at her parents' home. Amy was born October 3, 1972 in Murray, Ky. to Joe and Frances Burton Wilkerson. She was a homemaker, and a member of the Locust Grove Baptist Church. She was a member of the Southwest Elementary PTA, and volunteered also at Southwest. Survivors include her husband, Matthew Cox of Murray, they married February 23, 2002 in Murray, Ky., daughter, Ciera...

Mrs. Patricia Louise Parish age 68, of Branson, Mo., formerly of Murray, Ky., died Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, Mo. Mrs. Parish was born May 27, 1944 in Keokuk, Ia., to the late August "Buck" and Louise Cook Agnew. She was a Co-owner and operator of Corvette Lanes in Murray, Ky. For 24 years. She was also of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Leslie Parish of Murray, Ky., they married...

Mr. Henry Smith "Hank" Hatcher, age 84 of Murray, Kentucky passed away at his home on Friday, May 10, 2013. Mr. Hatcher was born in Larue County, Hodgenville, Kentucky to the late Henry Wilson Hatcher and Mary Geneva Smith Hatcher. He was married to the late Joanne Hamilton Hatcher on November 22, 1958. Mr. Hatcher was a Veteran of the United States Navy and served in the Korean War. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired painting...

Mr. Odell Hicks age 81, of Murray, Kentucky, died Thursday, May 09, 2013 at his home. Mr. Hicks was born in Trigg County, Kentucky on February 15, 1932 to the late Floyd and Necie Ann Compton Hicks. Mr. Hicks worked as a laborer with the International Union of North America, local #1214; he later retired with the T.V.A. (Tennessee Valley Authority). Mr. Hicks was a member of the Temple Hill Masonic Lodge, F. & A.M. #276 and a member of the...

Mrs. Lavelle B. Usrey age 97, of Murray, Ky., died Thursday, May 9, 2013 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. She was born October 4, 1915 in Calloway Co., Ky., to the late Arlie and Lela Coles Beach. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Usrey, son, R.L. Usrey, brother, Ralph Beach, two sisters, Johnnie Riley and Adell Mohler. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Harper of Murray, two grandchildren, Gary and Chris Harper...

Carol Sue Davis-Burger "Suzie" – born November 3, 1946 in Murray, Kentucky passed away peacefully on May 2, 2013 after a very long and courageous battle with cancer. Carol is preceded by her mother Ms. Lorene Holsapple and her father Mr. Otis Davis. Loving wife of Mr. Dean Burger, Carol was also a loving mother and is survived by her four sons, Butch (wife Julianne), Michael, Keith and Timothy Hartman. Sister of Mrs. Janice Sprinkle (husband...

Mr. David M. Wright, age 87, formerly of Murray, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013, at Peace River Hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida. Mr. Wright was born on September 29, 1925 in Vermillion County, Indiana to the late Emmett and Martha Wright. In addition to his parents Mr. Wright was also preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Wright, to whom he married in Cleveland, Ohio in 1945; and by two brothers Paul Wright and Richard Wright. Mr....

Mr. Rodney W. Yoak age 58, of Murray, Kentucky, died Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at his home. Mr. Yoak was born in Huntington, West Virginia on July 28, 1954 to the late Robert and Charlene Yoak. Mr. Yoak was employed at Behavior Support Services in Murray as a Direct Support Professional. Mr. Yoak is survived by one daughter, Brittany Yoak of Los Angeles, California; three sons, Joshua Yoak of Chicago, Illinois, Jeremiah Yoak of Louisville...

Mr. Kenneth J. Owen age 86, of Murray, Ky., died Monday, April 29, 2013 at the Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, Ky.Mr. Owen was born May 28, 1926, in Jonesboro, Ark., to the late Alney W. and Helen Calkins Owen. He was the Owner and Operator of Owen Food Market for 46 years, a Navy Veteran of WWII, and a member of the Antioch Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Fannilee Owen of Murray, two daughters, Peggy Harrell and Paula...