Obituaries

Jun 11, 2023

Upon reaching his Heavenly Home, Sammie E. Taylor smiled into his Heavenly Father's face as he said, "Well Done, thou good and faithful servant."  When he arrived at his new home, Sammie had reached the earthly age of 95 years, 5 months and 1 day.  Sammie was born to Ambrose Taylor and Tennia Hayes Taylor in Jackson, TN, on...

Jun 9, 2023

Shirley Mae Proctor Rhymes moved into her Eternal Home located at 101 Heaven's Way, on Friday, June 9, 2023, at 6:47 a.m., from Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah, KY.  Shirley had resided here on earth for 87 years, 11 months and 16 days after being born to her loving parents, the late Jesse Proctor and Helen Elizabeth...

Jun 1, 2023

Joseph Mack Lee at the age of 79 years, 2 months and 26 days, went to spend eternity with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 1, 2023, 3:00 p.m., at Baptist Health Hospital of Paducah.

Joseph was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Army. His educational pursuits included...

Jun 1, 2023

Gwendolyn S. Bridgett entered her Heavenly existence at the age of 75 years and 5 months at 3:17 p.m. on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.  She was born the lovely daughter to the late Willis Shaw, Sr. and Virginia McGee Baskin in Paducah, KY, on December 31, 1947.

Gwendolyn was...

May 26, 2023

Eritrea Lizet McCorry-Cooper fell asleep in death at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital on Friday, May 26, 2023, at 4:23 p.m.  She had reached the blessed age of 46 years, 5 months and 15 days.  Eritrea was lovingly known by all who knew and loved her as "Zet-Zet".

Eritrea is the daughter of Rhonda...

May 23, 2023

Jai Franklin completed his last ride on earth in Nashville, TN, on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 3:57 p.m., at St. Thomas Hospital West.  Born the son of James Watkins and Erma Jean Young on November 25, 1974, Jai was blessed with 48 years, 5 months, and 28 days before passing.

Jai was a member of Washington Street...

May 16, 2023

After having been granted and blessed with an earthly life of 69 years, 1 month and 28 days, Michael Lee Beene was called to his Heavenly Home from Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.  He was born in Chicago, IL on March 18, 1954, to his loving parents, James LoRenzy Beene and Mary Alice Johnson Beene...

May 15, 2023

Jennifer Lynn Shelton shook the hand of her Heavenly Father as she transitioned into eternal rest on Monday May 15, 2023 at approximately 5:44 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah. She closed her eyes and entered into her most glorious and new residence. At the time of her arrival at her Heavenly Home, Jennifer was...

May 5, 2023

Ronald V. Smith age 72 of Paducah, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, 3:11 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

He was a member of New Greater Love Church. served as a veteran in the United States Air Force and was a former employee of Paducah Power System as a groundsman.

Ronald was preceded...

May 1, 2023

Ronald L. George, age 66 of Atlanta, GA, was born on July 7, 1956 in Paducah, KY to the late Edwin C. George, Sr., and Rosa L. George. He transitioned into eternal life May 1, 2023.

Ronald was a 1974 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School where he played football. He attended the University of Tennessee Martin...

Apr 23, 2023

Graylon Bernard Kelly a graduate of Brookport High School left this earthly home to be with the Lord on April 23, 2023 in Mound City, IL at the age of 70 years 3 months and 16 days.

Graylon was born January 7, 1953 to his mother Thelma...

Apr 14, 2023

WIllie L. Jones, age 76, of Paducah, KY, passed away on April 14, 2023. He was known to his family, and friends, as "Mickey." He was the son of the late, Leslie M. Jones-Cunningham. He was the fourth of nine children. He confessed his life, to Christ, at an early age. He was a graduate from...

Apr 11, 2023

Joan "JoAnn" Dance, age 83 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 6:05 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Joan was a mother figure to dozens of youngsters all over McCracken County, but she was especially adored by her five biological children, all who were born before she reached the age of 21. Even though she...

Apr 11, 2023

Gina Louise Goodwin age 63, formerly of Paducah, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at approximately 5:58 p.m. in Louisville, KY at her residence.

Gina was a former member of the Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church in Paducah and currently attended the Kingdom Center in Louisville.

Gina...

Apr 11, 2023

Evelyn Turner age 101 of Roswell, GA, formerly of Paducah, KY transitioned from her earthly life on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Evelyn was the oldest of three children born to Judith (Judy) Morris and George Williams in Paris, Tennessee.

She married John Amos Bramley in 1939 and to this union, a baby girl was born...

Apr 9, 2023

William Andre Bolen aka "Bolo" or "Dre" age 52 years, 4 months and 20 days, departed from this earthly life on Sunday, April 9, 2023, 6:46 p.m., at his residence.

Andre was born in Paducah, Kentucky, to William Luther Dobson and Ann Bolen Barron.

He was of the Christian faith and...

Apr 8, 2023

Helen Menefee Smith, age 75 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023, 3:07 a.m. at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Memorial services are scheduled for Saturday, August 5, 2023, 2:00 p.m. at New Greater Love Church with Elder Larita Horton officiating.

More details forthcoming.

Apr 3, 2023

Vanessa Gail Blakemore age 65 of Rock Island, Illinois formerly of Paducah, transitioned from her earthly life on Monday, April 3, 2023.

Vanessa was a former member of New Ebenezer Baptist Church in Paducah and a current member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in East Moline, IL where Reverend P. Wonder Harris was her pastor.

Apr 1, 2023

Jeffrey Douglas Mitchell, 63, of Paducah, Kentucky, went home to be with the Lord on April 1, 2023, after surgery complications and with his family by his side. He was born on December 8, 1959, to Homer and Excel Mitchell. Jeffrey was born into a large family and was the youngest of 12 children. Family was very important...

Mar 26, 2023

Owen Davis Heady (OD) was born to the union of Bud Heady and Angie Merriweather Heady in Bandana, Kentucky on January 4, 1926.

OD Heady was a lifelong resident of West Paducah, Kentucky. He was employed with Florsheim Shoe Company for 24 years. At the age of 14, Mr. Heady united with Little...