McMurtrey Funeral Home

McMurtrey Funeral Home

Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Lois Ann Kennison


 Lois Ann Kirsch Kennison, age 89, of Summer Shade passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at Metcalfe Healthcare in Edmonton. Born on September 27, 1933 in Springfield, KY, she was daughter of the late Martha Hardesty Kirsch and Harlan Kirsch. Lois was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

  She is survived by her husband, Wendell Kennison of Summer Shade; three sons, Roger Kennison (Cherie) of Mt. Washington, KY, Greg Kennison (Linda) of Glasgow, and Michael Kennison of Louisville; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild also survives.

   Lois was preceded in death by daughter, Tresa Kinslow; brothers, John and Lewis; and sisters, Alma and Dean.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 1 P.M. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Summer Shade Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 4-7 P.M. And will continue on Friday from 8A.M. until service time at 1 at the funeral home.

  Those wishing to donate in Lois' memory can do so to the Summer Shade Cemetery. Those donations can be made at the McMurtrey Funeral Home

 

Monday, November 28, 2022

Anthony Paul Hutcherson


   Anthony Paul Hutcherson, age 61, of Tompkinsville passed away on Monday, November 28, 2022 at his residence. Born on December 11, 1960 in Tompkinsville, he was son of the late Merlene Howard Hutcherson and Finley Hutcherson.

  He is survived by wife Barbara Hutcherson of Tompkinsville; two step daughters, Shannon White (Kelly) and Erica Huckelby both of Tompkinsville; sisters, Elaine Brown, Darlene Fletcher, Rosetta Bartley (Terry) all of Tompkinsville, and Tabitha House (Thomas) of Scottsville; one brother, Kenneth Hutcherson (Diane) of Tompkinsville; Grandchildren, Shawn Ford (Hannah), Clint White, Gracie Walden, and Jordan Walden; great-grandchildren, Jesse, Kesslyn, and Scout Ford also survive.

  Cremation was chosen and there are no services to be announced at the present time. Arrangements are under the direction of the McMurtrey Funeral Home

Friday, November 18, 2022

Jessie Ray White


 

   Jessie Ray White, age 40, of Summer Shade passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at the T.J Samson Community Hospital. He was born on October 19, 1982 in Glasgow to Greg White and Debbie Coomer White, both of whom survive. He enjoyed training and working with horses and mules.

  In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by; sister, Harley Alderson (Marcus) of Randolph; Grandmother, Norma Jean Coomer of Randolph; Grandfather, Butch Coomer (Chris Morrison) of Columbia; one Aunt, Tammy Reece of Summer Shade; one Uncle Daniel Glover (Donna) of Summer Shade; a half sister, Taylor White and her son Hayden both of Edmonton; two Step- Grandfathers, Jim Tsukagoshi of Edmonton and Bobby Glover (Shirley) of Summer Shade; several cousins also survive.

  He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Mildred Tsukagoshi; and grandfather, James White.

  Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, November 21, 2022 at 1p.m. from the chapel of McMurtrey Funeral Home in Summer Shade. Bro. Willie Dale Westmoreland will officiate the funeral services. Burial will follow in the Cedar Flat Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 20 from 1- 8 p.m. at McMurtrey Funeral Home, and will continue Monday, November 21 from 8 am. until service time at 1 p.m.

  The family encourages that contributions be made in the form of donation to the funeral expenses. These can be made at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Thursday, November 3, 2022

Mark Lee Gross

 

 Mark Lee Gross, age 57, of Tompkinsville passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on February 10, 1965 to the late Alex and Lucille Gearlds Gross.

   He is survived by two daughters, Reva Forrest and Ashley Gross and companion Stevie all of Glasgow ; grandchildren, Dustin Forrest, Trenton Forrest, Brianna Rhoton, Harley Rhoton, Emma Rhoton, and Brandy Rhoton; two sisters Diane Blythe of Edmonton and Darnell Butrum of Red Boling Springs, brothers, William Pennington and wife Gearldine, Jerry Pennington, Cecil Pennington and wife Linda, Eddie Gross and wife Lisa, and Neil Gross all of Tompkinsville, and Billy Gross and wife Misty of Franklin,.

   Graveside services will be conducted Thursday November 3, 2022 at 1:00 P.M.  at Old Mt. Hermon Cemetery in Tompkinsville.

 In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the funeral expenses. These can be made at McMurtrey Funeral Home.

Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Donald R. Taylor


 

Donald Rex Taylor, age 82, of Eighty Eight passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2022 at the TJ Samson Community Hospital. He was born on July 28, 1940 to the late Archie Delmar and Hazel Cary Taylor. At the age of fifteen Donald began running a bulldozer and went on to make it his life long career. Dirt work was his passion, he was good at it and it made him proud. He always held dear the people and friendships he made through his years of operating heavy equipment. Donald was also of the Methodist faith. His grandchildren and great- grandchildren were his pride and joy.

   He is survived by his wife, Rebecca (Becky) Evans Taylor. On November 7, they would have been married for 57 years. In addition to his wife survivors include, one daughter Belinda Houchens and husband Tony of Glasgow; one grandson, Bart Houchens and wife Kelsey of Glasgow, and granddaughter, Brilee Edwards and husband Justin of Glasgow; four great- grandchildren, Lakin, Sloan, and Tate Houchens & Lennon Edwards; two brothers, Wilson Taylor and wife Carolyn of Summer Shade, and Larry Joe Taylor of Eighty Eight; special niece Cindy Taylor Corbin; special cousin Becky Foster, as well as many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.

    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Akins and Gaye Bernice Taylor; and two brothers, Doug and Jimmie Taylor.

    Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 PM from the chapel of the McMurtrey Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Refuge Cemetery in Eighty Eight. Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 from 3-7 PM at the funeral home, and will continue on Sunday, November 6 from 8AM until service time at 2 PM.