Betty Jo Erwin
Betty Jo Erwin, 94, of Murray, passed away on Wednesday,June 19, 2024 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House.
Betty was born to the late Benjamin and Novella Housden Lax on November 13, 1929 in Calloway County.Mrs. Erwin exemplified hard work throughout her life.Betty's commitment to her work was matched only by her devotion to her family and her community at South Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, where she was the oldest member.She found joy in many simple pleasures, particularly her love for painting and gardening. Above all she treasured her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband, Mr. Buren Erwin; a daughter, Debbie Dodd; one brother and three sisters.
Those left to cherish many wonderful memories include two sons, David Erwin (Rufina) of Guam; Steve Erwin (Patti) of Corona, CA; three daughters, Jennifer Erwin of Indiana, Krista Fristoe (Linn) of Murray, Lynnette Rowland (Rick) of Indiana; 18 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren.
The funeral service honoring Mrs. Betty Jo Erwin is set for 11 am on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray.David Allbritten will officiate and burial will follow at South Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers include, Gary Story, Isaiah Story, Ian Dunn, Adam Dunn, Zachery Dunn, Tyler Dunn.Honorary pallbearers are Greg Story and Bucky Erwin. Her family welcomes visitors from 5 pm until 7 pm on Friday, June 21, 2024 at Imes Funeral Home, downtown chapel.
Please join family and friends in honoring the life of Mrs. Betty Jo Erwin by visiting www.imesfh.com and posting your tributes and memories.
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray, is in charge of arrangements and provided editorial content in its entirety for this obituary.
Edward Orville Swanson
Edward Orville Swanson, 89, known to family and friends as Orville, passed into the arms of his Savior in Christ on Monday, June 17, 2024, at his home.
He was born Nov. 21, 1934, to Cora Lulu (Seffrood) and Orlo Edwin Swanson on the home farm near South Wayne, Wisconsin.
He was a member of West Wiota Lutheran Church. He was a 1952 graduate of South Wayne High School, then worked in the local area. On Sept. 8, 1954, Orville married Dorothy Kay Collins at Wiota Parsonage near Woodford, Wisconsin. They started their farming career on the E.A. Chapman Farm near South Wayne on Feb. 16, 1955, and later moved to Sunnyslope Home Farm where they raised their son, Edward Jr., born October 1955 and daughter Julie, born May 1959.
In July 1973, Orville and family relocated to Wickenburg, Arizona where he was employed by the city. Later, in Flagstaff, he and his wife were managers of the Colony Estates, a large mobile home park. Extremes in weather encouraged them to settle in Kentucky where Orville worked in pipeline construction for a while and later as a bulldozer operator and manager of the Mercer County Landfill and Transfer Station in Harrodsburg for several years. He retired from there to Murray, Kentucky in late 2002.
Orville enjoyed old-time music and was an excellent dancer who danced with two different square-dance clubs. He also drummed in several bands over the years and especially enjoyed “The Country Drifters” country music and the great friends he made. He enjoyed woodworking in his shop and donated several dog houses. He also had an elaborate set-up of “O” Steamers and electric trains with endless creations to make it more fun. He liked playing Euchre. His many varied experiences was fuel for his favorite storytelling among family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lyle and Robert Swanson; sisters, Marie Krebs-Jorgenson and Dorothy Montgomery; sisters-in-law, Lilly and Tillie Swanson; brothers-in-law, Robert Krebs, Art Jorgenson, and Jr. Montgomery; and his infant great-granddaughter, Harper Rea.
Mr. Swanson is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy; his son, Edward Jr. of Murray; daughter, Julie (J.Panke) Swanson of Flagstaff, Arizona; grandsons, Adrian Rea and Ethan (Casie) Rea, both of Arizona; great-grandchildren, Rowen, Evie, and Kinsey Rea, all of Arizona; and many nephews and nieces and their families.
A graveside service will be at 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 21, 2024, in Martin’s Chapel Cemetery with Kerry Lambert officiating. He attended Martin’s Chapel Methodist Church until he was homebound with Alzheimer’s. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Humane Society of Calloway County, 607 Poplar St. # A, Murray, KY 42071, or to the Martin’s Chapel Cemetery Fund, 1619 Martin Chapel Road, Murray, KY 42071.
Online condolences may be left at www.jhchurchill.com.
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services is in charge of arrangements.
Kimberly Kay Ray
Kimberly Kay Ray, 63, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.
She was born Aug. 21, 1960, in Murray.
She was an LPN for Westview Nursing Home, Spring Creek Healthcare, and Murray-Calloway County Hospital for 39 years before she retired. She was a loving mother and granny, and will be missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Fred and Virginia Pogue; and her paternal grandparents, Hubert and Rhupayne Hooper.
Ms. Ray is survived by three daughters, Meghan Lewis and husband Jason of Hiram, Georgia, Whitney Villanueva and husband Greg of Murray, and Brittney Ray and husband Bobby of Powder Springs, Georgia; one son, CJ Ray and wife Stacie of Murray; her parents, James and Judy Kay (Pogue) Hooper of Murray; one brother, Darren Hooper and wife Donna of Paducah; and nine grandchildren, Arianna Wilson, Mekhi Ray, Kayghan Villanueva, Kalleigh Villanueva, Emerson Ray, Zoey Lewis, Brody Villanueva, Layla Villanueva and Danii Lewis.
The funeral service was at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services with Kerry Lambert and Jamie Phillips officiating. Visitation was from 3–5 p.m., Thursday, June 20, 2024, at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.
Online condolences may be left at www.jhchurchill.com
The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
Marilyn Sue Darnell Bazzell
Marilyn Sue (Darnell) Bazzell, 86, of Kirksey, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, June 16, 2024, at her home.
She was born Jan. 4, 1938, in Calloway County, Kentucky, to Clay C. and Ann F. (Parker) Darnell.
She was a homemaker and worked as a caregiver for both children and senior adults.She was a member of the Church of Christ.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Billie Moore Bazzell Sr., who passed away Oct. 17, 1978; and her sister, Phyllis Price.
Mrs. Bazzell is survived by her children, Billie Moore (Kim) Bazzell Jr. and Kenneth Dale (Sherri) Bazzell of Kirksey; sister, Carol (Dan) Chapman of Anna, Texas; brother-in-law, Gary Price of Murray; grandchildren, Sara Ann Bazzell and Clayton Paul Bazzell, Austin Blake Elkins, Brian Jordan Elkins and Ross Allen (Dani) Elkins; and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Murray City Cemetery with Johnny Parker officiating. Burial followed the service.
In honoring Marilyn’s wishes, no public visitation was held.
The family requests memorial contributions be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, c/o The Foundation at Murray-Calloway County Hospital, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071-9985.
Online condolences may be left at www.blalockcolemanfuneralhome.com.
Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home and Cremation Services was in charge of arrangements.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Imes Funeral Home & Crematory, downtown Murray
Betty Jo Erwin
The funeral service is at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the funeral home. Burial will follow in South Pleasant Grove Cemetery.
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The J.H. Churchill Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Robbie Neil Martin
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at the funeral home.
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Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Marlene Rochelle Moore Gilger
A celebration of life is at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 22, 2024, at her home, 203 Medye Lane.
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Maria Elena Garza-Huntley
Celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Kalamazoo, Michigan.
