Obituaries

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...

Jul 31, 2023

Bravies A. Morrison's soul left his earthly body and ascended into his Heavenly Home from the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah, KY, on July 31, 2023, at 6:10 a.m. He was born in Corinth, MS, on June 26, 1955, to his loving mother, Lillie Mae Morrison.

Bravies, a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School,...

Jul 29, 2023

James Fredrick Woods Wilson, Sr. of Paducah, KY, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at his residence. At the time of his passing, James had accomplished 50 years, 6 months and 9 days on this earth.

James, a graduate of Heath High School, was formerly employed as a Residential Care Assistant through Lourdes Hospital...

Jul 27, 2023

Charles Oliver Ferguson entered this world on July 5, 1948, in Kevil, Kentucky to George William Ferguson and Geneva Blanks Ferguson, who both preceded him in death.

Charles was also preceded in death by five brothers: Curtis Ferguson, Lawrence Ferguson, Wallace Ferguson, George Ferguson and William (Bill) Ferguson.

Charles was baptized on December 18,1994 at...

Jul 27, 2023

Corey Lamont Green, age 45 of Paducah, passed away on Thursday July 27, 2023 at Respiratory and Nursing Care Facility in Moraine, Ohio.

Corey was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and loved fishing and enjoyed entertaining people, he was joy to be around.  His favorite words he would quote "Ain't He Alright".

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Jul 22, 2023

Sarah Dance Wilson, age 93 of Paducah, the last of the original Dance family went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 22, 2023, at approximately1:00 p.m. at her residence in West Paducah, KY.

Sarah was a longtime and the oldest member of Oakalone Christian Church where she served in the Culinary Department...

Jul 18, 2023

Loretta Henderson Pigrum age 66 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, 6:13 a.m. at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Loretta was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries and was previously a cook and cashier at G'Bo's Restaurant.  She attended Olive Harvey College of Chicago, IL where she studied...

Jul 17, 2023

George Allen Hamilton's life-span of 70 years, 11 months and 10 days came to an end as he looked upon the face of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, July 17, 2023.  He was born in Paducah, KY, on August 7, 1952, to the parentage of the late Thomas James Hamilton and Mattie Meade Hamilton.

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Jul 15, 2023

Danielle Joycelyn Campbell, daughter of Billy G. Robinson of Paducah and Nikki Reed of Memphis, TN was called home to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday, July 15, 2023 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. At the time of her passing, Danielle was 19 years, 8 months and 20 days old.

Danielle, a member of...

Jul 14, 2023

Roxie Faye Hill, age 67, of Paducah, KY went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, July 14, 2023, at the Respiratory and Nursing Center of Moraine, Ohio.

Roxie was baptized under the Pastorate of Reverend John Crim at the Second Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Paducah. She was a 1974 graduate of Paducah Tilghman...

Jul 13, 2023

Jerome Titsworth, formerly of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at his residence in Snellville, Georgia. At the time of his passing, Jerome had reached the age of 59 years, 9 months, and 3 days.

Jerome was a member of Hopewell Missionary Baptist Church in Norcross, Georgia. He received an Associate Degree in Auto Mechanics...

Jul 12, 2023

Robert Douglas Stepp age 65 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 1:17 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Robert Douglas Stepp, age 65, of Paducah, KY, surrendered his earthly life on July 12, 2023, 1:17 p.m. at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah. He was formerly employed as a maintenance worker at Kentucky Oaks Mall.

Jul 8, 2023

Helen Menefee Smith, of Paducah, KY, entered the eternal presence of the Lord on Saturday, July 8, 2023, 3:07 a.m. at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. At the time of her passing, Helen had reached the age of 75 years, 7 months and 12 days.

Helen graduated in 1965, a member of...

Jul 3, 2023

Roy Grant Lee, Jr, age 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Monday, July 3, 2023, at River Crossing of Edwardsville, IL.

Randy Mandell Lee and Roy Grant Lee Jr. were two of four brothers that were inseparable and very loyal to one another. All four brothers were also very near and dear to each other's hearts.   Randy...