McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

ALBERT JUNIOR WALKER




   Albert Junior Walker, 73, Summer Shade, died September 26, 2018 at Hospice House of Southern KY.

  Born February 20, 1945 in Celina, TN, he was a son of the late Nettie Short Walker.  He was raised by his aunt and uncle the late Jack and Vad Spears. He was the husband of Shirley Page Walker, 54 years, who survives. They were married July 25, 1964.

   He was a farmer, avid hunter, and fisherman. He was a member of Refuge Church of Christ.

   Survivors other than his wife include two daughters, Teresa Furlong, Summer Shade and Christie (James) Thompson, Summer Shade; two brothers, James Walker and Joe Walker both of IN; three grandchildren, Miranda Furlong, Allyson and Michael Trent Thompson; special friend Brandi Clark; and special cousin, Mary Frazier.

   He was preceded in death besides his parents by three sisters, Estellene Deckard, Christine Spears, and Shirley Hessman; two brothers Bertie Walker and Paul Walker; and his son in law Barry Furlong.

   Funeral services will be Friday, September 28, 2018, 2:00 PM at McMurtrey Funeral Home. Brother Danny Wyatt will be officiating; Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 27, 2018, 3:00-8:00 PM and on Friday, after 7:00 AM until time of services.

   In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice House of Southern KY.

ERVIN WENDELL SHIRLEY




   Ervin Wendell Shirley, 74, Horse Cave, KY died September 25, 2018 at his residence.

   Born December 13, 1943 in Summer Shade, KY, he was a son of the late Tom and Alice Moore Shirley.

   He was a truck driver and retired from Purnell’s Country Sausage in Shelbyville, KY.

He was a member of the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church.

   Survivors include one daughter, Martina Shirley, Shelbyville, KY; three sisters, Choteel Gibson, Bowling Green, KY, Mable  (John) Taylor, Dayton, OH, and Lounell Brown, Dayton, OH; two brothers, Clyde Shirley, Summer Shade, KY and Leanis (Annie Mae) Shirley, Glasgow; and several nieces and nephews.

   He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Shirley; two brothers, Cletis Shirley and Leon Shirley; and two sisters, Anna Belle Taylor and Emma Jean Barlow.

   Funeral services will be Saturday, September 29, 2018, at the Summer Shade Missionary Baptist Church, Summer Shade Church Road, at 2:00 PM. Brother Ronnie Bryant will be officiating. Burial will follow in the Trinity Lane Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, September 29, 2018, 10:00 AM until time of services at 2:00 PM.
   In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Trinity Lane Cemetery

STELLA MAE TERRY CLOVER


   Stella Mae Terry Clover, 80, Summer Shade, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018 at T J Samson Hospital.

   Born May 31, 1938 in Mousie, KY she was a daughter of the late William and Raney Conley Terry and the wife of Calvin Clover, who survives.

   She was a homemaker.

   Survivors, other than her husband, include four daughters, Susan Parks, Jeffersonville, IN, Sandra Worthington, Louisville, Sonia (Timothy) Brown, Jeffersonville, IN and Shirley Nash, Bowling Green; one son, Steven (Nancy) Parks, Summer Shade; six grandchildren; and three great grandchildren.

   A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 26, 2018, 3:00 PM at Harvey White Cemetery.

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Hilda Mae Branham Baker


   Hilda Mae Branham Baker, 72, of Glasgow, died Wednesday, September 12, 2018, at her residence.

   Born July 7, 1946 in Burkesville, KY, she was a daughter of the late Clarence Richard Branham and Ruby Anderson, Glasgow, who survives.

   She was a homemaker.

   Survivors other than her mother, include two daughters, Ruby Gail Baker, Glasgow and Tina (William) Anderson, Glasgow; one son, Joe Baker. Franklin, KY; five sisters, Runelle Davidson, Louise Rose, Peggy Meredith, Sadie Phelps and Nancy Robinson; seven grandchildren, Catalina Baker, Carlee Jo Baker, Ben Norris, Brandy Anderson, Tia Anderson, Doug Baker and Michael Ray Baker; and 9 great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death besides her father, by one sister, Helen Faye Jennings and her stepfather Dempsey Anderson.

   Cremation was chosen by the family. A memorial will be held at a later date.

   Donations may be made to McMurtrey Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.

Monday, September 10, 2018

DORA LOIS LYNN WHITLOW






   Dora Lois Lynn Whitlow, 65, of Dubre, died Monday, September 10, 2018 at her residence.

   Born December 30, 1952 in Willow Shade, KY she was a daughter of the late Hilda Hurt Lynn. She was the wife of James Malcolm Whitlow, who survives.

   She was a housewife and of the Baptist faith.

   Survivors, in addition to her husband, include one son, Chester (Sheila) Whitlow, Edmonton; one daughter in law, Kelly Whitlow, Tompkinsville; one son in law, Darrell Gore, Dubre; two sisters, Betty Sue Jones and Virginia (Keith) King, Tompkinsville; three brothers, William (Tara) Lynn, Atlanta, GA, Clarence Lynn, Tompkinsville, and James Ray (Carol) Lynn, Edmonton; three grandchildren, Buddy Whitlow, Tessa and Jordan Gore; four step grandchildren, Chris, Jason, and Justin Shaw and Tracy Shaw Dodson; and six great grandchildren.

   She was preceded in death besides her mother by one daughter, Jennifer Carol Gore, one son, Malcolm Whitlow, one sister, Martha Copas, one brother, Paul Ballard, and one granddaughter, Dora Ann Whitlow.

   Funeral services will be Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at 1:00 PM at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Darrell Bartley officiating. Burial will follow in the Missionary Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, September 11, 2018, 1:00-8:00 PM and on Wednesday, September 12, 2018, after 7; 00 AM until time of services at 1:00 PM.

Joe Wayne Gossett


   Joe Wayne Gossett, 85, of Summer Shade, died Monday, September 10, 2018 at T J Samson Hospital.

   Born October 7, 1932 in Summer Shade, he was a son of the late Urey and Lillie Nunnally Gossett. He was the husband of Gertie Lougene Shive Gossett, who survives. They were married 64 years.



   He was a carpenter, farmer and former owner of Shirts and More. He was a Navy veteran.

   Other than his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Clay) Scott, Scottsville and Rhonda (Steve) Thompson, Center; one brother William (Liz) Gossett, South Carolina; five grandchildren, Nathan (Sharna) Acree, Ashley (Daniel) Gallagher, Sarah Scott, Tara (Travis) Wright, and Kayla (Joseph) Eaton; and eight grandchildren Tanner, Trigg, and Jenna Acree, Griffin and Grayson Gallagher, Bryson and Saylor Wright, and Allie Jo Eaton.

   Funeral services will be Friday, September 14, 2018 at 1:00 PM at McMurtrey Funeral Home, with Brother Richard Lile officiating. Burial will follow in the Missionary Mound Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday, September 13, 2018, 3:00-8:00 PM and on Friday after 7:00 AM until time of services at 1:00 PM.

  In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Missionary Mound Cemetery.