Obituaries

Jan 29, 2023

Catherine Sebree age 92 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023, 6:10 a.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

She was a member of the former Mount Olive Freewill Baptist Church and a current member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses where she served faithfully for years until her health no longer...

Jan 27, 2023

John Quintin McMullin, age 68, of Mayfield, Kentucky, transitioned peacefully from his earthly home on Friday, January 27, 2023, at his residence.

John McMullin, also known as "Mackie", was the only child of the late Johnny McMullin and the late Nellie Rowland McMullin. He was born on February 2, 1954, in Mayfield, KY. At a young age,...

Jan 21, 2023

Chester Lee Brady, age 71 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, 8:32 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.

He attended Lincoln High School and was a member of Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the Usher Ministry.

He was previously employed at C. C Cohen's Restaurant as a cook...

Jan 19, 2023

Katrina Shareeb Winters passed away into eternal rest on Thursday, January 19, 2023, 5:32 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.  At the time of her transition, Katrina was at the blessed age of 48 years, 3 months and 4 days.  She was born to her loving parents, Clifford Warren, Jr. and Vanessa Winters, on October 15, 1974, in Union City,...

Jan 9, 2023

Damaris L. Gray age 71 of Paducah, passed away at his residence on Monday, January 9, 2023 at approximately 10:03 a.m.

Damaris was an ordained minister at Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church and retired as a chemical operator at Honeywell International Incorporated.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marshall L. Gray Jr. and...

Jan 8, 2023

Marcus Ray Owens Sr.'s Lord and Savior Jesus Christ smiled upon his face at Baptist Health Hospital of Paducah, KY on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at 6:08 a.m.  That most glorious smile from Heaven came to Marcus at his age of 69 years, 5 months and 28 days.  His life began here on earth in Guthrie, OK on July...

Jan 6, 2023

Julius Lee Cole age 76 of Paducah, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023 4:59 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was born on July 3, 1946, in Jackson, TN, to the late Joe Lewis Cole and Jennie Mae Watkins Cole.

Julius was of the Baptist faith and had attended church in Jackson, TN before...

Jan 5, 2023

Bernice Kelly Holland, age 87, of Paducah passed away Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by her husband Dock Holland, parents, Owen Kelly and Nettie Stovall.

Survivors include a brother, Marvin Kelly of Peoria, IL, two...

Jan 4, 2023

Scottie Ray Bowen, age 65, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023, 4:44 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was of the Baptist faith and a laborer.

He is survived by two brothers, Daryl Bowen and Marcus Bowen, both of Paducah; three sisters, Marla Faye Bowen and Delois M. Fonzer, both of Paducah and...

Dec 23, 2022

Robert Dennis Hawkins , age 74, of Indianapolis, Indiana, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 23, 2022, at the VA Medical Center of Indianapolis Indiana.

Mr. Hawkins was the first-born child of Mr. Henderson Hawkins, Sr. and Mrs. Martha Virginia Stephens Hawkins. He was born on December 31, 1947, in Savannah,...

Dec 14, 2022

Freddie W. Coleman, of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 202, 8:40 a.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.

Freddie W. Coleman's final chapter of his earthly journey came to its close.  When Freddie made his Heavenly transition, he had been blessed with 67 years of life to the day.  He was born in Gracey, Kentucky, on December...

Nov 30, 2022

Jerry Wayne Gray, Sr., age 65, of West Paducah passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, 9:58 p.m. at his residence.

Jerry was a faithful member and of World Harvest Church where he was head usher. He was a 1975 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a retired First Class Lineman from Paducah Power System.  After...

Nov 30, 2022

Noverta Pullen, née Peoples, was born September 19, 1921, in Paducah, KY.  She was the youngest child of John B. Peoples, Sr. and Lona (Webb) Peoples.  She passed away on November 30, 2022.  Living a blessed 101 years, Noverta loved her extended family and friends and was devoted to the care of others, especially her dear mother.  Believing in...

Nov 26, 2022

Darren Keith Johnson better known as "Drakester" age 57 of Metropolis, IL passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at 9:15 p.m. at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

He was of the Baptist Faith and confessed in Jesus Christ early in life.

He attended Downers Grove North High School in...

Nov 25, 2022

Mark David Ridgeway made his Heavenly Transition from Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah, Kentucky, on Friday, November 25, 2022, 7:50 p.m.  Mark was born the bouncing baby boy to Robert H. Ridgeway and Linda Smith Ridgeway in Paducah on January 14, 1972.  He had resided in his earthly home for 50 years, 10 months and 11 days....

Nov 19, 2022

Paula J. Crim, age 67 years 4 months and 18 days of Metropolis, IL, entered eternal rest on Saturday, November 19, 2022, 11:08 a.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

Paula was born on July 1, 1955 in Metropolis, IL a 1973 graduate of Metropolis Community High School. She went on to receive her Bachelor's...

Nov 18, 2022

Eva T. Jackson, age 99 years, 2 months and 5 days, received her heavenly crown on Friday, November 18, 2022, 7:30 a.m. at Life Care Center in LaCenter, KY.  She was born in Kevil, KY on September 3, 1923, to Robert T. and Carrie "Hughes" Jackson.

Eva was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Paducah and...

Oct 18, 2022

Atona Churron Hill, age 51, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2022, 11:53 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.

Atona was of the Christian Faith.  She was a 1989 Paducah Tilghman High School graduate and later became a wonderful caregiver.  Atona also served as a Support Counselor, Residential Training Counselor, Personal Care Provider, and an In-House...

Oct 15, 2022

Brenda Jean Lee-Jones, age 70, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2022, 7:32 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Brenda was of the Baptist faith and previously attended the Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church.  After high school, she furthered her education and became certified in data entry.  Brenda retired from...

Sep 28, 2022

Bryant Keith "KeeKee" Coplin age 56 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 7:09 p.m. at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

He was a 1984 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and was formerly employed as a laborer at various jobs.

Bryant was quite the jokester and liked to...