Obituaries

Oct 19, 2023

ORIANNA DESEAN KENLEY HILL AGE 19, TRANSITIONED FROM THIS LIFE PEACEFULLY IN HER SLEEP ON OCTOBER 19TH, 2023 IN HER PADUCAH HOME.

ORIE, AS SHE WAS AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN, WAS BORN JULY 27TH, 2004, TO HER PARENTS, LIANDRA KENLEY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND ARLESTER DESEAN HILL OF CAIRO, ILLINOIS.

SHE GRADUATED FROM PADUCAH TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL...

Oct 18, 2023

Redell Benton was born on September 2, 1947, to the late Edward and Annie Mae Benton in Springfield, TN.  Redell transitioned peacefully on October 18, 2023, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He is preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Ella Katherine Benton Baugh and Nettie Benton; three brothers, Russell Henry Benton, Jewel Edward Benton and Roy...

Oct 18, 2023

Clarence Eugene Nunn, Sr., 74, of Paducah, Ky, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

He was a 1966 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and later attended Kentucky State University.

He retired from the Detroit Police Department after 25 years of service and returned to Paducah where he later became...

Oct 17, 2023

Justin Quintez Stills, age 23, of Paducah, passed away at his residence at 7:54 a.m., on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.

Justin was formerly employed at the Candle Factory in Mayfield and was a 2018 graduate of McCracken County High School where he played football.

Justin also enjoyed the game of basketball and playing both video...

Oct 8, 2023

Deacon Charles Rowland was born on July 26, 1939 in Mayfield, KY to the late Luther B. & Voes Rowland.

Charles was married to the late Emily Hayes and to this union two sons were born.

Charles later married Earlene Lewis on May 30, 1987 and inherited three step-children.

Charles received Christ in...

Oct 5, 2023

Edward G. Robinson, age 85 was called home to be with the Lord on October 5, 2023.  He was the brother to the late Clifford Robinson Sr. and brother-in-law to the late Patricia C. Robinson.

Homegoing celebration will be at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 E. Broad St. Columbus,...

Oct 1, 2023

Michael Taylor Fitzgerald, Sr., was born the 8th child of 11 that was born to late Milton F. Fitzgerald, Sr., and Carrie Ann Taylor Fitzgerald on Friday May 7, 1948, in Paducah, Kentucky.

Michael is proceeded in death by both of his parents Milton F. Fitzgerald, Sr., and Carrie Ann Fitzgerald, five sisters, Evelyn, Marsha, Norma Jean,...

Sep 25, 2023

Patricia C. Robinson signed her name to the Final Chapter of Life at 11:16 a.m. at her residence in Paducah, KY, on Monday, September 25, 2023. Afterwards, she entered Heaven's Gates at the age of 88 years and 27 days.  Mrs. Robinson was born to loving parents, Charlie C. Smith and Leslie Shively Smith, on August 28, 1935, in...

Sep 24, 2023

William Lawrence "Bill" Jones 56 years of Paducah, transitioned from his earthly home on Sunday, September 24, 2023, 11:16 a.m. from the River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

Bill was previously employed by Vinyl Window Tech as a laborer and a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah where the Reverend Michael Wade...

Sep 21, 2023

(Elder) Barbara J. Burrage, age 71, of Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 21, 2023, at 3:38 p.m., with her daughter and sisters by her side.

Barbara is survived by her daughter, SaMee (Julian) Harden of Washington, D.C.; one grandson, Jace Harden; three sisters, Billie Hixon, Phyllis Murdock, and Kathy Francis, of Paducah, KY; one...

Sep 5, 2023

God called one of His faithful servants home for his Heavenly Reward on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, 1:00 p.m., from Baptist Health Paducah Hospital.  His servant, Reverend Earnest Hamilton, Jr., closed his eyes for eternal rest at the age of 66 years, 8 months and 5 days.  He was born December 30, 1956, in Humboldt, TN, as the son...

Sep 4, 2023

Doris Marie Allen, age 89, of Carbondale, IL formerly of Paducah transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, September 4, 2023 at Carbondale Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Doris was born on July 5, 1934 to her parents, George and Hildred Greer Cunningham in Paducah, KY.

Doris was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church...

Aug 26, 2023

"We are courageous, I say, and are willing rather to be absent from the body and to be at home with the Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:8"

Mark Ezell age 51, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mark was a fun loving, life loving young man who...

Aug 24, 2023

Sharon Elaine Smith Burgher age 71, of Newburgh, Indiana formerly of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana.

Sharon was of the Baptist faith and had attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church under the pastoral guidance of the late Reverend Jimmy Hodge and had also attended CenterPoint Community Church...

Aug 22, 2023

Rachel Ann Walker age 67 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, 5:00 p.m. at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Rachel was a faithful and dedicated member of the Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where she had served as both church secretary and office-manager as well as being a member of...

Aug 22, 2023

Carl D. Holland, age 75, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at 12:54 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was of the Christian faith and was formerly employed at the Tyson plant as a laborer.

He was born on July 13, 1948, in Chicago Illinois, to the late Thomas and Albertha Betz...

Aug 20, 2023

Mark DeWayne "Pank" Johnson age 64 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023, 8:10 p.m. at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Mark accepted Christ at an early age and attended Enoch Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah.

After graduating from Paducah Tilghman High School, Mark was briefly employed...

Aug 15, 2023

Williams S. Johnson, 81 fondly known as Billy to family and friends of Paducah, Kentucky passed away peacefully at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.  He surrendered himself to the arms of the Lord and is at peace.

At the request of the family, there will be no visitation or service.

Aug 10, 2023

William Thomas Weatherspoon, of Paducah, departed from his earthly existence on Thursday, August 10, 2023, 7:22 p.m., at his residence. At the time of his passing, William was 65 years, 8 months, and 13 days old.

William, affectionately known as "Boody", was born on November 28, 1957, in Clinton, KY, the son of the late W.T. Hoskins...

Aug 6, 2023

Shedric Diane Williba age 63 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 4:42 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was of the Christian faith and was formerly employed as cashier at Kroger's. She was a 1978 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and went on to receive her Bachelor's Degree in law Political Science at...