Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Mayfield, Ky.
Saundra Mae Yarber
Dec 4, 2025
Obituary for Ms. Saundra "SAC" Mae Yarber
Ms. Saundra "SAC" Mae Whittemore-Yarber, 78, peacefully entered her eternal rest on December 4, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born on June 10, 1947, in Graves County, Kentucky, to the late Rastus and Ollie B. (Hobbs) Whittemore, who welcomed her into a loving and faith-centered family.
At an early age, Ms....
Tavone Dakota Carman
Nov 5, 2025
"Whereas ye know not what shall be on the morrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapour, that appeareth for a little time, and then vanisheth away."
- James 4:14
Tavone' Dakota Carman was born on February 9, 1992, in Mayfield, Kentucky, to Franscisco Starks and the late Patricia Carman. From an early age, Tavone' was known for his...
Linda Sue Whitt
Oct 29, 2025
Linda Sue Whitt, age 64, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.
Born on October 14, 1961, in East Chicago, Indiana, Linda was the beloved daughter of Donald and Betty (Sumner) Whitt. She grew up with a kind and giving heart, one that continued to touch everyone who knew her...
Mary Ellen Powell
Oct 7, 2025
Mary Ellen Powell, 76, was born to William and Maggie White-Powell on October 7, 1949, in Kenton TN. She left this earthly life for an eternal life on October 7, 2025, at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
Mary attended Dunbar School in Mayfield, KY, where she called home. Later in life, Mary worked as a housekeeper and cook, embracing the hospitality industry....
Richard E Cunningham
Sep 24, 2025
Richard E Cunningham, age 81 of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at his residence in Mayfield, KY
Mr. Cunningham was born Thursday, January 27, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky, son of Thelma (Sanders) Cunningham. He is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Mrs. Donna (Burnell) Cunningham of Mayfield, Kentucky.
Mr. Cunningham proudly served our country in the...
Paul Donald Taylor
Sep 19, 2025
Paul Donald Taylor, 84, of Mayfield, KY passed away on September 19, 2025, at his home in Mayfield, Kentucky.
Paul was born on July 10, 1941, to Gilbert and June Taylor in Owensboro, Kentucky. Mr. Taylor is survived by his five children, family, and friends.
MDH Funeral & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the services of Mr. Paul Donald Taylor.
Carol Ann Peoples
Jul 2, 2025
Carol Peoples, age 67 of South Fulton, Tennessee, passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee.
Carol was born Thursday, November 21, 1957 in Detroit, Michigan, a daughter of late Truman and Katherine Campbell (Jenkins).
Carol is preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Earnest Peoples and her parents.
Carol leaves to...
Lottie Jean Dunlap
Jun 27, 2025
Lottie Jean Dunlap, 59 of Murray, Kentucky was born on December 1, 1965, to the late Robert Lee Hartsfield Sr. and Imogene Hartsfield (Washington). Lottie was known by her family, friends, and the community as "Lottie Jean." Lottie Jean passed away Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Alive Hospice, in Nashville, Tennessee.
Lottie Jean was proceeded in death by her...
Jeffery L Warren
May 25, 2025
Jeffery L Warren, 65, of Murray, KY passed away on May 25, 2025 at Murray, Kentucky.
Jeffery was born on August 4, 1959.
Our beloved friend Jethro has gone on to his eternal home, by his side was the love of his life, companion and caretaker, Angelia Warren, along with his stepson Isaac Strong, Zeke Man.
Jeff leaves behind a sister, Bonnie,...
Ciarra Antoinette Morris
Feb 28, 2025
Ciarra Antoinette Morris, 38 of Mayfield, Kentucky was born on October 17, 1986 to Angela Morris and the late Dewayne Morris. Ciarra died on Friday, February 28, 2025 at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, Tennessee.
Ciarra was proceeded in death by her father, Dewayne Morris, grandparents, Melvin and Pauline Morris, grandfather, Richard Bright, and her brother, John Banks.
Ciarra...
Hermelinda Blanco Franco
Feb 10, 2025
Hermelinda Blanco Franco, 76, of Murray, KY passed away on February 10, 2025 at Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.
Hermelinda was born on October 28, 1948 to Domitila and Vidal Blanco in Colima, Mexico. She shared 47 years of life with her beloved husband, Hermenejildo Franco.
Hermelinda is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers....
Mary Alice Whittemore
Jan 28, 2025
Mary Alice Whittemore, 78, was born to the late Rastus and Ollie B. (Hobbs) Whittemore on February 8, 1946 in Graves County, Kentucky. She left this earthly life for an eternal life on January 28, 2025, 10:36 AM at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.
Ms. Whittemore professed a hope in Christ at the age of 13 years old and joined Hickory...


