McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Friday, October 23, 2020

DELLA FRANCES HURT STRODE

 

 

   Della Frances Hurt Strode, 85, Tompkinsville, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at her home. Born March 19, 1935 in Willow Shade, KY she was a daughter of the late N C and Sally (Shaw) Hurt.

   She worked in sewing factories and was of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors include daughters, Joyce (Terry) Blythe, Brandenburg and Barbara (Mickey) White, Marrowbone;  sons Jody Strode, Tompkinsville and Kenny (Sylvia) Strode, Ft Run; one sister, Minnie Pearl Bryant, Edmonton; grandchildren, Stephen and Michael Blythe, Angie Tucker, Mark Strode, Michell Norris, Mary Blankenship, Tyler Simpson, and Timothy Dale Strode; several great grandchildren; and special friend, Patricia Copas.

   Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were her husband, James Edward Strode; son, Jackie Strode; daughter, Betty Blankenship; sisters, Oshea Huff and Hilda Lynn; and brothers Buddy Hurt and Paul Ballard.

   A private family funeral will be held Sunday, October 25, 2020 at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Darrell Bartley officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Monroe County. A walk through visitation will be Saturday, October 24, 2020, 3:00-7:00 P.M. and on Sunday, October 25, 2020 after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 2:00.

   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral fund or the Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020

SYLVIA JOHANNA GOODWIN FUGATE

 

     

   Sylvia Johanna Goodwin Fugate, 63, Beaumont, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family. 

   Born August 30, 1957 in Clermont, FL she was the daughter of the late Beatrice Goodwin and Chester Goodwin Sr.                                                                                                                                       She worked as a licensed insurance agent for 37 years and was of the Baptist faith.

   She is survived by her husband, Cash Fugate; her son, Cash (Kelly) Fugate Jr; her daughters Valine (Earl) Fadling, and Joleen Fugate; two brothers, Chester Goodwin Jr, and William Hank Goodwin; two sisters, Terry Roberts, and Tina Hill; her grandchildren, Dillan Fadling, William Oberhaus Jr, Matthew Fadling, Caleb Oakley, Victoria Smith, Oaklee Fugate, Kelsey Shive, Tanon Taitingfong and Mindy; and one great grandchild, Wrangler Lane Poynter.

   Preceding her in death was her sister Melinda Boyd and her uncle Frank Parrish.

   Graveside funeral services will be Thursday, October 22, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. at Beaumont Cemetery. A walk through visitation will be Thursday, October 22, 2020, 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M.

   Due to Covid regulations, face masks are required and social distancing is recommended.   

Monday, October 19, 2020

STANLEY EARL [SONNY] WILLIAMS JR

   

 

 

              Stanley Earl (Sonny) Williams Jr, 88, of Glasgow, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his residence.

   Born July 9, 1932 in Burkesville, KY he was a son of the late Stanley Hewitt and Rosie (McFarland) Williams and the husband of 67 ½ years of Sally McCoy Williams, who survives. He was a farmer and a member of the Coral Hill Baptist Church. He was veteran of the United States Army.

   Survivors other than his wife, include one daughter, Margaret (Billy) Soards, Glasgow; one granddaughter, Melissa Gibson, Glasgow; one great granddaughter, Heather Emmitt; one great great grandson, Landon Rippy; step granddaughters, Angela (Jeremy) Copas and Amanda (Tommy Mills) Soards; step great grandchildren, Andrea (Tommy Caffee) Mutter, Ariel Cotton, and Allison Cotton; and several nieces and nephews.

   Preceding him in death, besides his parents, were 4 brothers, Lester, Marvin, Russell and Cecil Williams; four  sisters Letha Godsea, Ruby Glackman, Nellie Westmoreland and Dora Wiley.

   Private funeral services, with limited seating, will be Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Refuge Cemetery. A walk through visitation will be held Tuesday, October 20, 2020, 3:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. and on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, after 8:00 A.M. until time of the funeral at 1:00 P.M.

   Due to Covid restrictions, mask is required, social distancing recommended and temperature will be taken.


The family of Stanley Williams would like to thank everyone that came to the funeral home, sent flowers, brought food, the DAV for the military service and the emergency personnel for their quick response during the loss of Stanley..

 

Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Ruth Gean Groce Smith Capps

 

   Ruth Gean Groce Smith Capps, 88, Summer Shade, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at T J Samson Hospital. Born July 20, 1932 in Peytonsburg, KY she was a daughter of the late John and Noxie (Perkins) Groce.

   Ruth worked at sewing factories and farmed. She was an active member of her community helping with Beaumont Cemetery, Branstetter Park, and an active member of the Goodson Chapel Methodist Church.

   Survivors include one brother Preston (Judy) Groce, Edmonton; 2 step sons, Stevie (Glenda) Capps, Summer Shade and Phillip (Rachel) Capps, Shepherdsville; nieces, Connie Jo (Kenny) Humes and Sharon Norris (Chuck); great niece and nephew Casey (Brian) Brown and Kaleb Humes; great great niece, Hadley Humes; and several step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

   Preceding her in death, besides her parents, were her 2 husbands, Rondell Smith and James Capps; one brother Ewing Groce; and sister Betty Norris.

   A private family funeral, with limited capacity, will be held Sunday, October 18, 2020, 2:00 P.M. at the McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brothers Joe Wilcoxson and Meryl Young officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaumont Cemetery.  A walk through visitation will be Saturday, October 17, 2020, 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Sunday, October 18, 2020, 8:00 A.M.-1:30 P.M.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Beaumont Cemetery at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

    Due to Covid restrictions mask must be worn, temperature taken and social distancing encouraged.

Thursday, October 8, 2020

Kristen Danielle Garrett England

 

   Kristen Danielle Garrett England, 39, Horse Cave, Ky passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at her residence.  Born October 9, 1980 in Glasgow, KY she was a daughter of the late Dale Garrett and Renita Houk Jackson, who survives. She was the wife of Jamie Davie England, who survives.

    She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors other than her husband and morther, include 5 daughters, Ashtyn  Johnson, Knob Lick, Jadyn Johnson, Glasgow, Braelyn Johnson, Glasgow, Taegyn England, Edmonton , and Lauren (Kenneth)   Hopkins, VA; two sons, Korbyn England, Edmonton, and Jacob England, Franklin; two sisters, Brittany Jackson, Glasgow and Brianna (Andrew) Robbins,  Knob Lick;          ; one brother, Bryan Garrett, Edmonton; one grandchild, Kassian Hopkins; sister in law, Kirby England, Edmonton;  brother in law, Jeremy (Brooke) England, Russell Springs and best friend of 25 years, Kathy Smith.

   Preceding her death besides her father, were her sister, Tara Hodge, step father, Darrell Jackson, grandparents, Holland and Aline Garrett and aunt, Sonya Page.

    A walk through visitation will be Friday, October 9, 2020, 3:00 PM..-8:00P.M.and on Saturday, October 10, 8:00 A.M. – noon. A graveside service will be held at Metcalfe County Memorial Gardens, Saturday October 10, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with Brother Stoney McKinney officiating.

   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the funeral fund at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

   Due to covid regulations mask will be required, temperature taken and social distancing  recommended. 

 

   

  

Wednesday, October 7, 2020

Patricia Jean Harris

 

  Patricia J. Harris, 85, of Center, KY passed away October 5, 2020 at T J Samson Hospital. Born December 18, 1934 in Chicago, IL she was a daughter of the late Charles and Helen (Oechael) Smith. She was the widow of the late Robert (Lefty) Harris.

   She was of the Catholic faith.

    Survivors include two daughters, Jacquline Sloan and Della Parsley; 4 sons, Patrick Walker, Willis Walker, Robert Walker, and Larry Walker; one sister Darleen Suezas; and two brothers, Joseph Smith and George Smith.

   Preceding her in death besides her parents are husbands Willis (Jack) Walker and Robert (Lefty) Harris and sister Carol Niles.

   No services will be held at this time as cremation was chosen.

Friday, October 2, 2020

Anthony (Tony) Wayne Garrett


 

 

 

   Anthony (Tony) Wayne Garrett, Glasgow, formerly of Summer Shade, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2020 at N H C Health Care. Born June 12, 1965 in Glasgow, he was a son of the late Paul and Mary Garrett.

   He was a heavy equipment operator and of the Methodist faith.

   Survivors include one son, Mcshane Garrett, Summer Shade; one daughter Mahogany (Derek) Staples, Glasgow; two sisters Rendy ( Ronnie Joe)  Perkins, Glasgow and Marketta Acree, Glasgow; three brothers, Steve (Sandy) Garrett, Bowling Green, Mark (Alicia) Garrett, Summer Shade and Kenny (Sheryl) Garrett, Mt Hermon; two grandchildren, Ella Kay and Stone Staples; and several nieces and nephews.

   Preceding him in death, besides his parents, were two brothers, Robbie and Mike Garrett.

   Visitation will be Saturday, October 3, 2020, 3:00- 8:00 P.M.- Sunday, October 4, 2020, 8:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M at McMurtrey Funeral Home.  A private immediate family funeral will be held, with burial in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Brother Darrick Proffitt will be officiating.

   Due to Covid regulations face mask are required and  temperature will be taken.  Social distancing  is recommended