McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Tommy Lee "Unk" Webb Sr


 

 

   Tommy Lee “Unk” Webb Sr., age 67, of Tompkinsville passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at Monroe County Medical Center. Born October 4, 1953 in Indianapolis, IN he was a son of the late Mack and Edna Wilson Webb. He was the husband of Ruth Ann “Annie” Webb, who survives. They were married 44 years.

   He worked as a farmer and a carpenter.

   Survivors, other than his wife, include two daughters, Jessica Ballard, Tompkinsville and Ashley (Jimmy) Bewley, Gamaliel; one son, Tommy Lee (Brittany) Webb, Jr, Ft. Run; numerous grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

   Preceding him in death besides his parents was one brother, Gary Webb and two sisters, Lou Ann Walker and Kathy Lunsford.

   Funeral services will be Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Waymon Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Beech Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 4:00-8:00 P.M. and on Thursday, September 30 after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

   In lieu of flower memorials may be made to the funeral fund at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Monday, September 27, 2021

Christine Louise Poore Parsley


 

Christine Louise Poore Parsley, age 64, of Glasgow passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at her residence. Born October 30, 1956 in Indianapolis, IN she was a daughter of the late Kenneth and Margaret Kenyon Poore.

   She had Native American ancestry, was a baker and a Christian.

   Survivors include two daughters, Nichole McCarter, Glasgow and Stephanie Francis, Glasgow; one son, Jason (Amber) Parsley, Glasgow; three brothers, Troy Poore, Spencer, IN, Ermond Poore, Spencer, IN, and Gary Poore, Livermore, KY; one sister, Cindy Jackson, Jasonville, IN; nine grandchildren, Felicia, Tyler, Kaylee, Brittney, Amelia, Isaac, Thomas, Micah and Alexis; and six great grandchildren.

   Preceding her in death besides her parents was her husband, Ron Parsley; and one son, Joshua Parsley.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Keith Spears, officiating. Burial will follow in the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021, 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

   No flowers are requested and donations may be made to the funeral fund at the funeral home.

Friday, September 24, 2021

Billy "Shawn" Hurt

 

Billy “Shawn” Hurt, age 46, of Edmonton passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green. Born August 29, 1975 in Glasgow he was a son of Billy and Ruth Ann Shive Hurt, Edmonton, who survive.

   Survivors other than his parents include one sister, Kari and her husband Adam Harper, Edmonton; one nephew, Jackson Harper; one niece Karlee Harper; and he leaves behind a special young lady he loved as his own, Kassie Stines  Gray (MoMo)and her husband Steven Gray and grandson, Mason; and several relatives and friends.

   Preceding him death was his grandparents, Benton and Pauline Hurt and James and Ruby Shive.

   Funeral services will be Sunday, September 26, 2021 at 3:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Greg Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, September 26, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 3:00.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the funeral fund and left at the funeral home.

Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Lisa Gay Howard Williams


 

 

   Lisa Gay Howard Williams, age 64, of the Sulphur Lick Community passed away Monday, September  20, 2021 at U K Medical Center. Born February 12, 1957 in Glasgow, she was a daughter of the late H B and Clorine Rouse Howard. She was the widow of Billy Lee Williams who preceded her in death February 11, 2011.

   She worked as cafeteria manager at Joe Harrison Carter Elementary and was a Christian.

   Survivors include three sons, Brandon (Ashtyn) Williams, Tompkinsville, Joseph Williams, Sulphur Lick and Matthew (Emily) Williams, Tompkinsville; five grandchildren, Jayden, Ryan, Addison, Korbin, and Letty Ann; and one great grandchild, Alliah.

   Funeral services will be Friday, September 24, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the White Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 23, 2021, 3:00-8:00 P.M. and on Friday after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

  Due to the increase of Covid cases mask are required.

Friday, September 17, 2021

Arnold Ray Cassady


 

   Arnold Ray Cassady, age 95, of Edmonton left this earth Thursday afternoon, September 16, 2021. He remained until his final breath in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loved ones. Born May 16, 1926, in Beechville, Kentucky, he was the son of the late Eugene and Helen VanZant Cassady and the loving husband of 71 years of Louella Harris Cassady who survives.

   He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church and a proud veteran of the US Army of WWII. He was a Christian, Husband, Dad, Pa and Friend.

   Survivors other than his wife include, his children, Micheal “Butch”  (Renee) Cassady  and L. David (Terri) Cassady; one sister, Betty (Rex) Bunch, Edmonton; grandchildren, Micah Cassady (Darren) Thompson, Alex (Stephanie ) Cassady, April (Casey) Taylor and Eris Anne Smith; and great grandchildren, Lynzee Cassady, Myles Cassady, Lexie, Rinoa Cassady, Cassady Thompson, and Elodie Taylor.

   He was preceded in death by his grandson, David Nathan Cassady and his siblings James Cassady, Dorothy Lamberth, Eugene “Bug”Cassady Jr., Ruby Roberts, and Margie Harris.

   Private graveside services will be held at a later date.

   Memorials may be made to the Pink Ridge Cemetery.

   He will be missed.

Thursday, September 16, 2021

Anna Lee Traylor Wilson


 

 

   Anna Lee Traylor Wilson, age 89, of Glasgow, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Creekwood Nursing Facility in Russellville, KY. Born November 2, 1931 in Summer Shade she was a daughter of the late George Kirbey and Lillie Witty Traylor and the widow of the late George Wilson Jr.

   She worked at KY Pants, Mallory’s, and Lermans and was of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors include two daughters, Debbie (Johnny) Ritter and Sue Lewis both of Glasgow; one sister, Martha Gibbons, Summer Shade; one grandchild, Bradley (Olivia) Ritter, Glasgow; one great grandchild, Cheyenne Ritter; and two nieces Marla Arterburn and Jolana Myers.

   Preceding her in death besides her parents and husband were one sister, Kathleen Jessie; brothers in law, Holland Jessie and Jack Gibbons; and sister in law Virginia Arterburn.

   Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

   Memorials may be made to the Summer Shade Cemetery.

   Due to the increase in Covid cases face mask are required.

  

Martha Lee Eldridge Dubree


  

 

   Martha Lee Eldridge Dubree, age 71, of Cave City, formerly of Summer Shade passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at T J Samson Hospital.

   Born January 5, 1950 in Summer Shade, she was a daughter of the late James Benny and Ruth Ann Hurt Eldridge. She was a homemaker and a member of Hagan’s Grove Baptist Church.

   Survivors include two daughters, Kimberly (Bryan) Calvert, Glasgow and Linda (Mickey) McClellan, Glasgow; three sons, Mark Elsner, Glasgow, Michael (Tammy) Dubree, Edmonton and Clint Kinnaird; five sisters, Frances (Barry) Davis, Ruby (Darrell) Turner, Caffie Stilts, Sue Cook, and Judy Book; grandchildren, Cody, Jacob, and Dakota Dubree, Bryson and Zion Calvert, Traiton Elsner, McKenzie Bradley, Kimberly Gilpin, Steven Gilpin, Braxton Glass and Kimberly Kinnaird; and great grandchildren, Kennedy, Alexis, Mason, Connor

and Jaxston

   Preceding her in death besides her parents, were 2 brothers, James Eldridge and Ernest Eldridge and one sister, Connie Eldridge.

   Funeral services will be Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Taylor Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Skaggs Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, 2021, 5:00-9:00 P.M.  and on Monday, September 20 after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

   Memorials may be made to the Skaggs Creek Cemetery and left at the funeral home.

   The family has requested mask be worn.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Ronnie Estes


  
Ronnie Keith Estes, age 59, Edmonton, Ky, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021.   Born July 14, 1962, at Glasgow, KY, he was the son of the late Herman  and Neva Welsh Estes

    He was a truck driver and an U.S. Army veteran.

   He is survived by his brother Larry Todd (Sheila) Estes and several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Darrell Estes. 
Funeral services will be Sunday, September 19, 2021, at 2:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Ricky Shive officiating.  Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery with military rites. Visitation will be Sunday, September 19, from 10:00 till 2:00 P.M.

   Memorials can be made to help with funeral expense and can be left at the funeral home


Ruby Collins White Anderson


    Ruby Collins White Anderson, age 96, Glasgow passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at her residence. Born February 22, 1925 at Salt Lick Bend in Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late Mattie Farley and Hunter White and the widow of Dempsey Anderson.

   She was retired from Carton Spinning Company and of the Church of Christ faith.

   Survivors include four daughters, Runell Davidson, Glasgow, Peggie Meredith, Brownsville, Nancy Robinson, Glasgow and Sadie Phelps, Scottsville; 27 grandchildren; 42 great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren;  and extended family, Regina Cummins and Richard Branham.

   Preceding her in death besides her husband and parents were daughters, Faye Jennings, Rejina Branham, Hilda Baker and Louise Rose; grandson, Donald Wade Robinson; grand daughter, Donna Gale Davidson; and several brothers and sisters.

   Funeral services will be Saturday, September 18, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Mark Parks officiating.  Burial will follow in the Leslie Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 5:00-8:00 P.M. and on Saturday after 8:00 A.M. until time of services.

   Memorials may be made to the Leslie Cemetery

Saturday, September 11, 2021

Timothy "Tim" Alan Mosby

 

Timothy “Tim” Alan Mosby, age 55, of Summer Shade passed away suddenly Friday, September 10, 2021 at his residence. Born May 28, 1966, he was a son of the late David Mosby and Mary Spear Frazier, who survives.

   He worked at Sumitomo.

   Survivors beside his mother, include one daughter, Erica (Thomas) Waid, Summer Shade; one son Justin (Ashley) Mosby, Scottsville; three grandchildren, Chloe Mosby, Aubree Mosby, and Bently Mosby: and one brother, Tony (Deleda) Mosby, Glasgow.

   Funeral services will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021, 1:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Brother Mark Parks officiating. Burial will follow in Monroe County Memorial Lawn. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 14, 2021, after 10:00 A.M. until time of services at 1:00.

   

Darla Faye Shirley Hester


 

 

Darla Faye Shirley Hester, age 60, of Glasgow passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at T J Samson Hospital. Born December 31, 1960 in Glasgow, she was the daughter of Clarence Shirley and Wanda Mae Glass.

   She worked at several factories and was of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors include one son, Justin (Kaiseylayne) Hester, Glasgow; one grandchild, Emersyn Rae Hester; her son’s grandmother, Joyce “Ma” Hester; sister- in- law, Wendy Haney; father of her son, Robert Hester;  special friend, Jerry Landrum; nephew, Matthew Haney; and niece Laura Haney..

    Funeral services will be Monday, September 13, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Frank Stratton officiating. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday, September 13, after 11:00 A.M. until time of services at 2:00.

Thursday, September 9, 2021

Anita Faye Shaw Turner


 

 

      Anita Faye Shaw Turner, age 65, of Tompkinsville passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at Albert B Chandler Hospital in Lexington. Born February 19, 1956, she was the daughter of the late William “Ben” and Mary Margaret Gwinn Shaw and the wife of 48 years of Jimmy Turner, who survives.

   She was a homemaker and a member of Hickory College Church of Christ.

   Survivors include one sister, Sheila (Chester) Whitlow, Edmonton; five brothers, Ray Shaw, Beaumont, Danny (Becky) Shaw, Red Boiling Springs, TN, Ricky Shaw, Summer Shade, David (Donna) Shaw, Summer Shade and Tim Shaw, Edmonton; two very special nieces, Tracy (Stephen) and Kinsley Dodson, Summer Shade; one special nephew Chris (Rhonda) Turner, Tompkinsville; and several other nieces and nephews.

   Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Keith Shaw; one sister Pam Shaw Stinson; two sisters in laws, Polly Shaw and Michelle Shaw; one nephew, Dustin Shaw; one great niece, Kaylee Young; and her grandparents, Glenn and Susan Shaw and Garnett and Ruth Gwinn.

   Funeral services will be Saturday, September 11, 2021, 2:00 P.M. at McMurtrey Funeral Home with Joey Harbison officiating. Burial will follow in the Harlans Cross Roads cemetery. Visitation will be Friday, September 10, 2021, 3:00-7:00 P.M. and on Saturday, Saturday, September 11 after 8:00 A.M. until time of services at 2:00.

   Memorials may be made to the Harlans Cross Roads Cemetery

Saturday, September 4, 2021

Anthony "Buddy" Terry Knipp


 

 

   Anthony “Buddy” Terry Knipp, age 77, of the Lone Star Ridge Community passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Signature Healthcare Tompkinsville. Born February 22, 1944 in Edmonton, he was a son of the late Kenneth Rutledge Knipp and Hazel Young Knipp Morrison.

   Buddy is survived by his wife, of 60 years, Barbara Brown Knipp. He was a farmer and retired as an employee of the state of KY. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Lone Star Missionary Baptist Church.

   Survivors include four daughters, Brenda Knipp, Summer Shade, Sarah “Cookie”  (Donnie) Smith, Edmonton, Linda (Johnny) Dyer, Lone Star Ridge Community, and Krystal Knipp, Edmonton; one son Terry (Loretta) Knipp, Edmonton; thirteen grandchildren, Anthony “ Tony”, Amanda, Kandace, Melissa, Sarah, Matthew, Michelle, Travis, Christopher, William, Kenneth, Demetria, and Joe Dale; three step grandchildren, Nicole, Courtney, and Whitney; sixteen great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and one more on the way; and several half brothers and sisters.

   Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one daughter in law, Angelete Knipp and the grandparents that raised him Bill and Sarah Young and step father Hershel Morrison

   Graveside services will be Monday, September 6, 2021, at 12:00 noon at Beaumont Cemetery, with burial to follow in the Beaumont Cemetery.

   Memorials may be made to the Beaumont Cemetery.