New School Year, New Opportunities
By: Senator Danny Carrol As the 2024-25 school year approaches, families are preparing for a return to school. I wish all students, teachers, school staff, and parents a successful year ahead. This upcoming school year is a
Gretchen May Swain Wheeler, 84
Gretchen May Swain Wheeler, 84, of Benton, passed away Monday, August 5, 2024 at her home. She was born in Elkhart, Indiana on October 27, 1939 to Robert and Gretchen Smeltzer. Gretchen worked as a missionary at
Mrs. Karen Paige (Paschall) Milby, 72
Mrs. Karen Paige (Paschall) Milby, age 72, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away, Thursday, August 1, 2024, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, Kentucky. Mrs. Milby was born on March 13, 1952, in Murray, Kentucky to the
Mr. Terry Wayne Williams, Sr., 76
Mr. Terry Wayne Williams, Sr., age 76, of Murray, Kentucky passed away, Sunday, August 4, 2024, at the Passion and Purpose HomeCare in Murray, Kentucky. Mr. Williams was born on October 6, 1947, in Wood River, Illinois
Virginia May (Curtis) Collins, 59
Virginia May (Curtis) Collins, 59, of Murray, KY, passed away Saturday, July 31, 2024, at Murray-Calloway Co. Hospital, Murray, KY. Virginia was born August 1, 1964, in Galesburg, IL, to the late Herman Paul and Esther L.
Cory Watkins, 34
Cory Watkins left our world too soon on August 3, 2024. He dealt with many struggles, but his life was lived richly in service, creativity, and kindness. Known for his love of motorcycles and the most beautiful
Leda Irene Caylor, 75
Leda Irene Caylor, age 75, of Paducah, KY., passed away peacefully in the early morning of August 1, 2024 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah. Leda was born in
Ruby Nell Manley West, 87
Ruby Nell Manley West, age 87, of Calvert City, KY passed away Saturday, August 3, 2024 at the Calvert City Convalescent Center. She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Ruby is survived by one daughter,
Marshall County Health Department Monthly Community Update
Pertussis, aka whooping cough, is on the rise in the U.S. and here is Kentucky. There were approximately 130 cases in Kentucky as of the last report I saw in mid-July. This, as well as measles, continue