Obituaries

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...

Jul 2, 2023

Randy Mandell Lee, age 63, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, 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...

Jul 2, 2023

Thomas Ray "Truck" Pettus, of Paducah, released the hold on his earthly existence and surrendered himself to the arms of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 2, 2023, 2:02 p.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Thomas, affectionately known as "Truck", was born December 15, 1954, in Hopkinsville, KY, the son of the late Reverend Robert...

Jul 1, 2023

Jerry L. Wade, age 76 of Brookport, IL passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, 12:38 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was of the Christian faith and served as a veteran in the United States Army.

Jerry loved going fishing, playing cards and having a good time talking with family and friends.

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Jun 25, 2023

Almeta M. Hunt of Paducah passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023, 6:18 a.m., at the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.  She was 93 years old.

Almeta Hunt has had an "INCREDIBLE" journey.  She  was gifted with music and had served in churches all of her life.  She had given of her time and talent to...

Jun 24, 2023

She was preceded in death by two sons, Tyree L Gray and Donald E Martin, Jr.; her father, William T Coble; paternal grandparents, Minnie L. McGowan and Bill Coble; maternal grandparents, Sally Boykin and Albert Clark.

At an early age, Mary gave her life to Christ and later accepted her call to ministry under the pastorate of...

Jun 20, 2023

Johnny Lee Hollis left this earthly life from the Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY, at 4:59 p.m., on Tuesday, June 20, 2023.  Johnny was born to Haskell Hollis and Willie Florence Burton in Paducah on December 20, 1944.  Since his birth, he had travelled life's highway here on earth for 78 years and 6 months.

Johnny...

Jun 17, 2023

Lenora Ann Wade, of Paducah, KY, transitioned from earthly life to an eternal home in heaven on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Baptist Health in Paducah. At the time of her passing she had reached the age of 63 years, 11 months and 7 days.

Lenora attended Paducah Tilghman High School and acquired some college credits to...

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...