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11/16/2025

Mr. Billy Earl Brandon, 83 of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray.

Born December 24, 1941, in Murray, KY, Billy was the son of the late Earl Bryant Brandon and Lottie Olean (Fennell) Brandon. He proudly served his country in the U.S Army, during the Korean conflict, before returning to Murray to build a successful life in his hometown. Billy owned the Southside Barber Shop for several years, where many friendships were made, and later established the King’s Den men’s clothing store. Billy’s commitment to service continued as he served Calloway County for several years as a Deputy Sheriff and ultimately retired after fifteen years with the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Those left to cherish memories of Billy include his loving wife of 35 years, Marcia (Hooks) Brandon; son, Christopher (Nicole) Brandon of Bardstown, KY; step-son, Robbie (Lori) Noel of Kirksey, KY; grandchildren, Matthew Brandon, Mallory Brandon, Trevor (Lindsey) Gamble, Tyler (Maddy) Noel, Colton Noel, and Colby Noel; and great-grandchildren, Gatlin Gamble, Luna Gamble and Ryker Noel.

In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his sisters, Brenda Brandon Estes and Jane Brandon; and step-children, Christopher and Kaela Noel.

Funeral services for Billy will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Ricky Cunningham officiating. Following the service, he will be laid to rest at the Cumberland Cemetery in Golden Pond, KY.

Friends may visit with the family beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, until service time, at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Brandon. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/16/2025

Ms. Janet Marie McCurry, 80, of Sedalia, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, November 15, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.

Born November 5, 1945, in Elkhart, Illinois, Janet was the daughter of the late Thomas William McCurry, Jr. and Eleanor (Utech) McCurry. She was a retired medical assistant and was Christian faith.

Those left to cherish memories of Janet include her son, Kenneth (Kellie) McCurry of Sedalia, Kentucky; her daughter, Jessie Fisher of Harrington, Delaware; three grandchildren, Codey William McCurry, Carl William Fisher, and Kentaya Fisher; and one great-grandchild Dekari Fisher.

In keeping with Ms. McCurry’s wishes, her family will remember her privately with no public services being held.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Ms. McCurry. Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/15/2025

Mrs. Wanda Omega (Fuqua) Jones, 86, of Murray, passed away Friday, November 14, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born on September 12, 1939, in Model, TN, Wanda was the daughter of the late Seamon Harvey Fuqua and Lealor Mable (Chadwick) Fuqua. She devoted her life to her family, her home and her faith, serving as a loving homemaker, wife and mother, and as a lifelong member of New Providence Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Wanda include her loving husband of 62 years, Thomas “Tom” Jones of Murray; her sons, John (Jessica) Jones of Lexington, TN, Larry (Gina) Jones of Murray, Charles (Stacy) Jones of Murray, and Teresa (Mike) Gholson of Harrisburg, IL; her much loved grandchildren, Cody Jones, Blake Jones, Abigail Jones, Rileigh Jones, Ashley Jones, Britney Jones, Katlyn McKenty; Amberly Patton, and Kent Geurin; and soon to arrive great-grandson, Beau McKenty. Wanda is also survived by a brother-in-law, Kelly (Shirley) Jones and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by a child, Baby Jones; brothers George Fuqua and John Fuqua; and sisters, Nina Fox and Helen Harper.

Funeral services will be conducted Monday, November 17, 2025, at 12:00 noon, in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Mike White officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Hicks Cemetery, Model, TN.

Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. on Monday, November 17, 2025, until the service hour at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY.

The family requested that memorial contributions be made in Wanda’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Jones. Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day to those who served!

11/10/2025

Mr. David Marlin Balentine, 87 of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born July 30, 1938, in Golden Pond, KY, David was son of the late Rev. Audie Balentine and Florence (Askew) Balentine. Growing up “between the rivers” was an endless source of storytelling material, as was his time in law enforcement. He loved nothing more than sharing those stories with others, including the men of the Martha’s Breakfast Club, with whom he enjoyed having breakfast most every morning. David was also a Kentucky Colonel and a third-degree Mason, having been a member of the Golden Pond and Hardin Lodges.

David proudly served Calloway County as Deputy Sheriff from 1974 to 1982, then as Sheriff from 1982 to 1986. He later retired after many years of service with the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet. Not being one to sit still, David spent countless hours in his shop repairing lawnmowers. If he wasn’t repairing them, he was riding them—keeping his lawn in perfect condition and even mowing neighborhood yards if they grew taller than he thought they should. After retirement, David also worked for Imes-Miller Funeral Home and, most recently, for Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home as a funeral assistant. His warm smile and kind greetings at the front door will be missed by all.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of David include his loving wife of 34 years, Gayle (Payne) Balentine; and step-daughters, Angel (Dan) Renick and Melissa (Barry) Layton, all of Murray. David’s greatest joy was being “Pop” to his precious grandchildren, Will (Vivian) Layton, Katherine (Jack) Hanes, Audrey Renick, Olivia Layton, Chase Renick, and Thomas Renick; and great-grandchildren, Henry Hanes, Charlie Hanes, Mary Katherine Hanes, and Crawford Layton. He is also survived by a sister, Alice (Homer) McCoy of Murray; and brothers, Rev. Elijah Balentine of Dexter, and Jerry Balentine of Indianapolis, IN; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by siblings, Ralph Balentine, Flora Mae Higgins, Dorothy Baker, Thomas Balentine, Helen Litchfield, Velie Eads, William Balentine, and Margie Nell Balentine.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Brett Miles and Bro. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in the Murray Memorial Gardens.

Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, until the 1:00 p.m. service time, at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray.

Memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to Murray WATCH, 702 Main St., Murray, KY 42071.

We at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services have had the pleasure of calling David a dear friend for many years, and a trusted co-worker for the last four. He will be sorely missed by us all. It has been an honor and a privilege to care for David and the Balentine family during this time. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/09/2025

Mr. David Marlin Balentine, 87 of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Murray Calloway County Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born July 30, 1938, in Golden Pond, KY, David was son of the late Rev. Audie Balentine and Florence (Askew) Balentine. Growing up “between the rivers” was an endless source of storytelling material, as was his time in law enforcement. He loved nothing more than sharing those stories with others, including the men of the Martha’s Breakfast Club, with whom he enjoyed having breakfast most every morning. David was also a Kentucky Colonel and a third-degree Mason, having been a member of the Golden Pond and Hardin Lodges.
David proudly served Calloway County as Deputy Sheriff from 1974 to 1982, then as Sheriff from 1982 to 1986. He later retired after many years of service with the Kentucky Revenue Cabinet. Not being one to sit still, David spent countless hours in his shop repairing lawnmowers. If he wasn’t repairing them, he was riding them—keeping his lawn in perfect condition and even mowing neighborhood yards if they grew taller than he thought they should. After retirement, David also worked for Imes-Miller Funeral Home and, most recently, for Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home as a funeral assistant. His warm smile and kind greetings at the front door will be missed by all.
Those left to cherish wonderful memories of David include his loving wife of 34 years, Gayle (Payne) Balentine; and step-daughters, Angel (Dan) Renick and Melissa (Barry) Layton, all of Murray. David’s greatest joy was being “Pop” to his precious grandchildren, Will (Vivian) Layton, Katherine (Jack) Hanes, Audrey Renick, Olivia Layton, Chase Renick, and Thomas Renick; and great-grandchildren, Henry Hanes, Charlie Hanes, Mary Katherine Hanes, and Crawford Layton. He is also survived by a sister, Alice (Homer) McCoy of Murray; and brothers, Rev. Elijah Balentine of Dexter, and Jerry Balentine of Indianapolis, IN; as well as a host of nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by siblings, Ralph Balentine, Flora Mae Higgins, Dorothy Baker, Thomas Balentine, Helen Litchfield, Velie Eads, William Balentine, and Margie Nell Balentine.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, November 14, 2025, in the chapel of Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Brett Miles and Bro. Steve Phillips officiating. Burial will immediately follow the service in the Murray Memorial Gardens.
Friends may visit with the family after 10:00 a.m. on Friday, until the 1:00 p.m. service time, at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray.
Memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to Murray WATCH, 702 Main St., Murray, KY 42071.

We at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services have had the pleasure of calling David a dear friend for many years, and a trusted co-worker for the last four. He will be sorely missed by us all. It has been an honor and a privilege to care for David and the Balentine family during this time.

Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/09/2025

Mr. Ray Gene Coursey, Sr., 82 of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray, KY.

Born May 23, 1943, in Almo, KY, Ray was the son of the late Leon Coursey and Mary Olga (Clendenon) Coursey. He was a proud alumnus of Almo High School, where he played center on the Warriors basketball team before moving to the newly consolidated Calloway County High School, where he graduated with the inaugural class. Ray took great pride in his Almo roots, and the friendships he made in childhood remained among his most treasured throughout his life. He was a supervisor at Tappan Stove Co. and later retired from Briggs & Stratton, where he worked as a forklift operator. A true Jeep enthusiast, Ray loved everything about them—the sound of the engine, the feeling of the open road, and the camaraderie among fellow Jeep owners. His passion for Jeeps was a lifelong hobby that brought him joy and connection with others who shared his enthusiasm.

Those left to cherish memories of Ray include his wife, Deborah (Jackson) Coursey; children, Jenger Coursey DeShields of Murray, Tina Matheny Morris of Bostwick, GA, Jeremy (Melanie) Matheny of Murray, and Daniel (Heather) Matheny of Colorado Springs, CO; grandchildren, Ally Deshields (Evan) Hopkins, Bobby DeShields, Dorian (Evelyn) Matheny, Mary (Kade) Gibson, Josiah Matheny, Malachi Matheny, Makayla Matheny, Jessie Matheny, Ephraim Matheny, Soloman Matheny, Eleanor Matheny, Aila Matheny, Anja Matheny, Brayden Morris, and Ty Morris; and great-grandchildren, Evangelina Kay Jane Hopkins, Jaymie Matheny, Kaylie Matheny, and River Gibson.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his son, Ray Gene Coursey, Jr. and a sister, JoAnn Balentine.

Honoring Ray’s wishes, his family will remember him privately, with no public visitation or services being held. The family requests contributions in memory of Ray be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, c/o The Foundation at MCCH, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Coursey. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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11/06/2025

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10/29/2025

October 29, 2025

Mr. Donald William Hartman, 82 of Hazel, KY, passed away Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Baptist Health, Paducah, KY.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY.

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10/26/2025

Debra Sue “Debbie” (Sanders) Coles, 65, of Murray, passed away Friday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at home.

Born February 13, 1960, in Murray, KY, Debbie was the daughter of the late James Sanders and the late Carolyn Sue (Barnes) Sanders Wire. She was self-employed in sales a...

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10/25/2025

Debra Sue “Debbie” (Sanders) Coles, 65, of Murray, passed away Friday, October 23, 2025, surrounded by loved ones at home.

Born February 13, 1960, in Murray, KY, Debbie was the daughter of the late James Sanders and the late Carolyn Sue (Barnes) Sanders Wire. She was self-employed in sales and was a member of North Pleasant Grove Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish memories of Debbie include her husband, Allen Coles; a sister, Lisa Prather of Murray; and brothers, Jim (Donna) Sanders of Murray, Randy (Beth) Sanders and Larry (Rosemary) Sanders, both of South Carolina. Also surviving are nieces, Paxton Prather (Marcos Roblero) of Mayfield and Jamie Dawn of Murray; nephews, T.J. Sanders and Josh Sanders, both of Murray; and an uncle, Plomer (Cookie) Barnes of Illinois.

Funeral services for Debbie will be conducted Monday, October 27, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, with Bro. Sammy Cunningham and John Dale officiating.

Interment will follow the service in the North Pleasant Grove Cemetery with T.J. Sanders, Curtis Sanders, Josh Sanders, Bobby Prather, Gary Siress, and Jackie Cunningham serving as pallbearers.

Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, October 26, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is honored to be entrusted with the care of Mrs. Coles. Please share your messages of condolence by signing her virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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10/24/2025

Mr. Gene Arlton Hill, 75 of Murray, KY, passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.

Born January 16, 1950, in Murray, Gene was the son of the late Amos Hill and Mary Pauline (Thompson) Hill. In his early years, Gene worked at Benton Auto Supply, spent a few years as a truck driver, and later joined the parts department at Purdom Motors, before dedicating nearly 34 years to serving west Kentucky as a sales representative for Boone’s Laundry and Dry Cleaners. He made countless friends along those service routes, and he will be greatly missed by them all. After Boone’s, he continued working for Murray Cleaners until health challenges required him to step away. Gene was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and a member of Pleasant Valley Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish memories of Gene include his children, Greg (Elli) Hill of Hazel, KY, Selena (Chad) Alderman of Benton, KY, Alicia Woods and Angella Woods, both of Murray; his much-loved grandchildren - who affectionately called him “G-Man” - Taylor Lovett, Alyssa Brooks, Catherine Sands, Ciarra Alderman, Makayla Alderman, James Pugh, Jr., Amos Hill, Lindsay Hill, Haley Pugh, and Emily Pugh; six great-grandchildren; and his brother, Ray (Debbie) Hill of New Concord, KY.

In addition to his parents, Gene was preceded in death by his fiancé, Tressa Vogle, and his little sister, Evonna Hill.

Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. in the chapel of the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home with John Dale officiating. Burial will follow the service in the Coldwater Church of Christ Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family Monday, October 27, 2025, between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 S. 4th St., Murray, KY 42071.

Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services is privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Hill. Please share your messages of condolence with the family by signing his virtual guestbook at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.

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