Michael Oliver Murphy, 74, of Mt. Sterling, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at Hidden Springs Farm.
Born Aug. 28, 1951, in Mt. Sterling, he was the son of the late John L. and Henrietta Todd Murphy. He was a long-time attendee of Living Water Church, life-long farmer and U.S. Army veteran. His priorities were God, family and country.
Survivors include his wife, Cathy Murphy; daughters, Rebecca Potter (Larry) of Mt. Sterling and Tammy Stoneking (Jim) of Mt. Sterling; sister, Marjorie Bostic of Okeechobee, Fla.; nephew, Michael McNew (Karen) of Hutchison, Fla.; grandchildren, Lauren Horton (Tyler), Christian McCarty (Leslie), Keaton McCarty (Haley), Jake Lawwill (Morgan), Shade Potter, Carly Potter, Scarlett Hicks (Johnny) and Tanner Stoneking; and great-grandchildren, Case McCarty, Henrietta Horton, Hosanna Horton, Myla McCarty, Halle Horton, Maren McCarty, Gracelyn Hicks and Klae Lawwill.
Service was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 17, at Living Water Church with Pastor Grant Cannoy officiating. Burial was in Machpelah Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Christian McCarty, Keaton McCarty, Jake Lawwill, Shade Potter, Tanner Stoneking, J.P. Hicks, Edwin Burden, Tyler Horton and Case McCarty.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn., 38105.
Taul Funeral Homes are in charge of arrangements.
