Katie Voss Buckelew, age 88, and resident of Fulton, KY, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at Baptist Heath Hospital in Paducah, KY.
She was born on August 18, 1938, in Newburn, TN to the late Algie Voss and Idell Dew Voss.

Ms. Buckelew was a devoted member of the Assembly of God Faith Church and retired after 26 years of service as a Meat Inspector for the USDA. She cherished her family and her pets, finding joy in their companionship. She enjoyed watching movies featuring Elvis, Chuck Norris, and John Wayne. Katie was widely recognized as a selfless individual, always willing to give the shirt off her back to anyone in need.

Katie is survived by her daughter, Tammy (Reggie) Turner of Martin, TN; four grandchildren, Michael Dunn of Cocoa, FL, Misty Brown of Cocoa, FL, Amanda Jacobi of Fulton, KY, and Tabitha Lannom of Martin, TN; five great-grandchildren, Dan Dunn of Fulton, KY, Keira Dunn of Fulton, KY, Lauren Brown of Huntsville, AL, Callie Brown of Huntsville, AL, and Carter Brown of Huntsville, AL; two siblings, Gale Godsey of Dresden, TN, and Janie Duncan of South Fulton, TN.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Richard Buckelew Sr.; two sons, William Murphy Whitby-Buckelew, and Richard Buckelew Jr.; three sisters, Martha Clemmons, Shirley Huble and Jo Smith.

Visitation will be held on Monday, October 5, beginning at 10:00 am until the hour of service in our funeral chapel.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 pm, Monday October 5, 2026, at Murphy Funeral Home in our funeral chapel.
Bro. Harvell Baker will officiate.
Burial to follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery.

Murphy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. 731-587-3121