Local Obituaries for Families in Fulton, Hickman, Kentucky and Dukedom, Tennessee
Larry E. "Doc" Melsa
Dec 26, 2020
Mr. Larry E. "Doc" Melsa, age 73, of South Fulton, TN passed away Saturday,December 26, 2020 at the Baptist Health of Paducah.
He was born on March 7, 1947 in Jackson, TN to the late Otto andRose Utley Melsa.
Larry "Doc" was of the Christian faith and was a member of the NationalGuard in Jackson, TN. He retired as an...
Harold Monroe Garrison
Dec 25, 2020
Mr. Harold Monroe Garrison, 86, of Hickman, KY died December 25, 2020 at Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN
He was a graduate of Murray State University where he was a member of Phi Delta Kappa and also was founder and president of Beta Tau Beta Fraternity.
Mr. Garrison started his teaching and basketball coaching career in 1957 at Fulton...
Richard Arthur Birmingham
Dec 24, 2020
Mr. Richard A. Birmingham, age 96, of Haltom City, TX passed awayDecember 24, 2020 in Texas.
He was born on November 25, 1924 in Alamo, TN to the late Arthur andMaude Buckingham Birmingham.
Richard was a United States Army veteran, where he served in World War IIand was the owner/operator of the former Birmingham Service and Supply,he retired in 1994....
Deborah Jolley Johnson
Dec 24, 2020
Mrs. Deborah Jolley Johnson, age 73, of South Fulton, TN passed awayThursday, December 24, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on July 28, 1947 in Union City, TN to the late Everett Earl"Abe" and Velma Taylor Jolley.
Debby was member of the Parkway Church of Christ, where she was a faithfulvolunteer. She had worked for the Martin Medical Center...
Michael Lowe
Dec 20, 2020
Mr. Michael Lowe, age 63, of Fulton, KY passed away December 20,2020 at his residence.
He was born on March 1, 1957 in Chicago, IL to the late Floyd Carl and Mable Olene Edwards Lowe.
Michael was a driver for the Fulton County Transit Authority and lived most of his life in this area. He was also a United States...
Donnie Jackson
Dec 19, 2020
Mr. Donnie Jackson, age 46, of South Fulton, TN passed away Saturday,December 19, 2020 at the Baptist East Hospital in Memphis, TN.
He was born on February 28, 1974 in Obion County, TN to the lateGaylon R. Jackson and Alice Taylor Jackson of South Fulton, TN.
Donnie was currently working for Collier Home Improvement as a painter and previously worked...
Jimmy "Chico" Houston Luker, Sr
Dec 16, 2020
Mr. Jimmy "Chico" Houston Luker, Sr of Fulton, KY passed away on December16, 2020 at the Tennova Healthcare Clarksville, TN.
He was born on September 13, 1937 in Obion County, TN to the late Houston and Christine Maddox Luker.
Jimmy was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church and was a retired United States Air Force veteran, where he served...
Shirley Easley Hawks
Dec 15, 2020
Mrs. Shirley Easley Hawks, age 85, of Fulton, KY passed awayTuesday, December 15, 2020 at the Fulton Nursing and Rehab inFulton, KY.
She was born on April 3, 1935 in Fulton County, KY to the late Herman andMildred Browder Easley.
Shirley was a lifelong member of the Fulton First United Methodist Churchwhere she taught Children's Sunday School and Vacation Bible...
Carolyn Jo Matthews
Dec 14, 2020
Mrs. Carolyn Jo Matthews, age 77, of South Fulton, TN passed awayMonday, December 14, 2020 at the Hillview Nursing and Rehab in Dresden, TN.
She was born on January 10, 1943 in Hickman, KY to the late Hollandand Lillian McDaniels Gipson.
Carolyn worked as a waitress for many years at the former WhistlinPig Restaurant and lived all of her life...
Richard Lee Horton
Dec 9, 2020
Mr. Richard Lee "Richy" Horton, age 60, of South Fulton, TN passed awayon Wednesday, December 9, 2020 in Flagstaff, AZ.
He had been a truck driver for over 30 years and was presently a truck driverfor French Trucking Company in Lexington, TN and was a member of the CMA (Christian Motorcycle Association). He was also a member of the 913th...
Pat Rozzell
Dec 5, 2020
“Blessed be those who bake for others for they will taste the sweetnessof heaven.”
This was surely Patsy Anne (Pat) Rozzell’s personal Beatitude whisperedin her ear by the Lord Jesus Christ himself.
Patsy Anne (Pat) Rozzell, age 85, tasted the sweetness of heaven whenshe passed away on December 5 at the Obion County Nursing Home.She passed from life to death...
William D. Yates, Sr
Dec 5, 2020
Mr. William D. Yates, Sr, age 93, of Pilot Oak passed away Saturday, December5, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on March 15, 1927 in Graves County, KY to the late GusEverett and Novella Lee Warren Yates.
Mr. Yates was a member of the Bethlehem Methodist Church where he servedas Treasurer for 53 years and a Sunday School Superintendent...
Steve Cook
Dec 5, 2020
Mr. Steve Cook, age 60, of Dukedom, TN passed away Saturday, December5, 2020 at his residence.
He was born on October 14, 1960 in Tiptonville, TN to the late WillardThomas Cook and Silvia Mumford Cook of Fulton, KY.
Steve was of the Baptist faith was a forklift operator for the former WorldColor in Dresden, TN, where he worked for the...
Mildred Louise Mercer
Dec 4, 2020
Mildred Louise Mercer, 94, of South Fulton, passed away on Friday, December4, 2020 at Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, Tennessee.Louise was born in Garfield, Kentucky on April 18, 1926, to the late Groverand Nellie Bruner.
She and her husband, Earl spent many years in Decatur, Illinois. She retired as a cashier from the Jewell Tea Company's Eisner Grocery...
John David Ferguson
Nov 29, 2020
Mr. John David Ferguson, age 57, of South Fulton, TN passed away Sunday,November 29, 2020 at the Baptist Health of Paducah.
He was born on April 10, 1963 in Jacksonville, FL to the late Charles Leeand Catheron Claire Dantzler Ferguson.
Mr. Ferguson was a United States Navy veteran then joining the Tennessee National Guard where he served in Iraq and...
Catherine "Cathy" Turner
Nov 25, 2020
Ms. Catherine "Cathy" Turner, age 64, of Martin, TN and formerly of SouthFulton, TN passed away Wednesday, November 25, 2020 at the Diversicareof Martin.
She was born on May 21, 1956 in Fulton County, KY to Ruby Mae Turnerof Martin, TN.
Cathy was a member of the Nazarene Church of Fulton and had worked for the former Fulton Daily Leader...
Jenny L. Morris
Nov 23, 2020
Jenny (Eakes) Morris, age 65, of Fulton, KY passed away on November 23, 2020 at her residence.
She was born on July 4, 1955 to the late J.W. and Betty Eakes in Union City, TN. Jenny was owner and operator of Chuck’s Pizza in Clinton, KY and later was a waitress at Nicky’s Bar B Que until it closed. She...
Benjamin "Ben" Keith Bridgewater
Nov 20, 2020
Mr. Benjamin Keith "Ben" Bridgewater, age 41, of South Fulton, TN passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at the Jackson-Madison County Hospital in Jackson, TN.
He was born on July 25, 1979 in Fulton County, KY to the late James Nolanand Frances Anne Brewer Bridgewater.
Ben was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Fultonand lived all of...
Charles D. "Charlie" King
Nov 19, 2020
Mr. Charles D. King, 93, of Hickman died November 19, 2020 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, KY.
He was a retired foreman with the Kentucky State Road Department. After his retirement he was a self-employed farmer on his land. Mr. “Charlie D” was a member of the First Baptist Church.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M....
Vada Ward Puckett
Nov 18, 2020
Vada Ward Puckett, 90, a beloved member of the South Fulton, TN community, passed away at her home on 11/18/20. She was the wife of Carl (Sonny) Puckett, Jr. who preceded her in death on October 23, 2014.
Vada was highly esteemed and well respected by her friends and family. She washard working, energetic, and creative. To those who knew...
