Lynne F. Kief Murphy died Monday, Sept. 29, 2008, from complications following a stroke.

She was born Aug. 18, 1944, in St. Louis, daughter of Arthur and Vivian Kearney. She was married to Earl Murphy of Licking.

She retired from Houston House in 2006.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include a son, Christopher Kief of Salem; a sister, Kathleen Harrelson of Pensacola, Fla.; and a grandson.

A memorial service was Saturday, Oct. 11, at Round Pond Baptist Church in Salem.

Memorials may be made to Russell House for Abused Women, P.O. Box 2259, Rolla, Mo. 65402.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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