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04/05/2026

03/28/2026

Mrs. Ruth Ann (Scott) James, 83, of Dexter, Kentucky, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at Passion and Purpose Home Care in Murray.

Born on February 24, 1943, in Pike County, Kentucky, Ruth was the eldest daughter of the late Fayette Scott and Marie (Smith) Scott. She was a devoted homemaker and a loving mother who poured her heart into caring for her family. Alongside her beloved husband, she proudly helped operate the West Kentucky Burial Vault Company, sharing in both the work and the life they built together. Ruth was a faithful member of Glendale Road Church of Christ.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Ruth include her son, Brian James of Hardin; grandchildren, Michael Ray (Alesha) James of Dexter. Ella Katherine James of Hardin, and Alyssa Lynn Boadway of McKenzie, TN; great-grandchildren, Rylee James and Jessi James; and sister-in-law, Wilma Woods of Murray; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by her loving husband of over fifty years, to whom she was married June 16, 1961, Roger Lee James; a son, Roger Dewayne James; brothers, Woodford “Woody” Scott and Dennis Dale Scott; sisters, Arleanus “Nini” Lott, Priscilla “Susie” Vobroucek, and Rita Gail Leibee.

Friends may visit with the family from 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, until 12:00 p.m. at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home, 713 South 4th St., Murray, KY.

A private graveside funeral service will be held at the Murray City Cemetery, with John Dale officiating.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Ruth’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, PO Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011 or the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, c/o MCCH Foundation, 803 Poplar St., Murray, KY 42071.

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

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03/24/2026

Lisa Fern (Souleret) Colston, 58, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray.

Born March 22, 1967, in Texas City, Texas, Lisa was the daughter of the late Fred D. Souleret, Jr. and Patsy L. (Caudle) Souleret. She was a h...

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03/19/2026

Mr. Mitchell Lee Allbritten, 66 of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.
Born June 3, 1959, in Henry County, Tennessee, Mitchell was the son of the late Charles Duran Allbritten and Berline (Green) Allbritten. He worked in assembly at Jakel Incorporated in Murray, until the plant’s closure.
Those left to cherish memories of Mitchell include a brother, Buron Allbritten; sisters, Beverly Underwood and Belinda Hart; niece, Jessica Hart, and nephew, Charles Hart, all of New Concord.

In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by brothers, Michael David Allbritten, Marty Allbritten, and Mark Allen Allbritten; and a brother-in-law, Tommy Underwood.

Honoring Mitchell’s wishes, his family will remember him privately, with no public visitation or services to be held.

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

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03/18/2026

March 17, 2026

Ms. Lisa F. Colston, 58 of Murray, KY, passed away, Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, Murray.

Arrangements are forthcoming at the Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Murray, KY.

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03/16/2026

Mr. Mitchell L. Allbritten, 66 of New Concord, Kentucky, passed away Monday, March 16, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time at Blalock-Coleman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Murray, KY.

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03/13/2026

Mrs. Martha Lee (Abel) Jones, 85 of Melber, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Passion and Purpose Homecare, in Almo, KY.

Born September 13, 1940, in Cordova, Alabama, Martha was the daughter of the late Hugh McHenry Abel and the late Velma (Langley) Abel. A devoted homemaker and ...

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03/11/2026

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03/09/2026

Mr. William Joseph “Bill” Davis Sr., 70 of Murray, Kentucky, passed away Thursday,
March 5, 2026, at the Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray.

Born December 26, 1955, in Huntsville, Alabama, Bill was the son of the late Claude Christian Davis, Sr. and Harriett (Glaze) Davis. He was self-employed in housing construction for many years and took great pride in his work. Bill was also an avid Harley-Davidson enthusiast, enjoying the freedom of the open road, the camaraderie of fellow riders, and the simple pleasure of spending time on his bike.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Bill include his wife, Leslie Hunter Davis of Murray; his sons, William Joseph Davis, Jr. of Huntsville, Alabama, Drew Johnson, and Lindsey Hunter, both currently serving their country in the U.S. military; his sister, Haidee “Dee Dee” (Dean) Roberts; niece, Katie (Zac) Deen; and nephew, Sam Roberts, all of Huntsville.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Claude Christian “Chris” Davis, Jr.

Honoring Bill's request, burial will take place in Alabama, at a later date.

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

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03/06/2026

Irma Jean Bland, 89, of Murray, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, at Calvert City Nursing and Rehabilitation in Calvert City, KY.

Born on May 5, 1936, in Marshall County, KY, Jean was the daughter of the late Julian Matthew Ellington and Lillian Pearl (Owen) Ellington. Always putting her family first, she was a loving wife, homemaker, and devoted mother to Scott and Chris. Jean was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Murray.

Those left to cherish wonderful memories of Jean include her sons; Scott Bland of Calvert City Nursing and Rehabilitation and Chris Bland of Murray; her sisters, Joyce Pritchard of Calvert City, and Carol Sue Stahl of Benton, and sisters-in-law, Doris Ellington of Calvert City and Rita Ellington of Owensboro.

In addition to her parents, Jean was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Joe Pat Bland; brothers, William Murrell Ellington and Harold “Sonny” Ellington; sisters, Mamie Ruth Yarbrough, Margorie Smith, Elizabeth Ivadene “Deanna” Hoffmann and Mary Jo Schuh; and brothers-in-law, Kenneth Pritchard, Curtis Yarbrough, Ernest Smtih, William Hoffmann, Harold Schuh and John “Buddy” Stahl.

Graveside funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 9, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Murray City Cemetery with Rev. Keith Inman officiating.

Honoring Jean’s request, no public visitation is planned.

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

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02/28/2026

Pat Irvan Johnston, 87, of Hardin, KY, passed away Friday, February 27, 2026, at the Stilley House Senior Living in Benton, KY.

Born May 19, 1938, in Marshall County, Pat was the beloved son of the late Lawrence Irvan Johnston and the late Mary Agnes (Nanney) Johnston.

He believed de...

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