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Bernice Holland

Bernice Holland

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...

Scottie Ray Bowen

Scottie Ray Bowen

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...

Robert Dennis Hawkins

Robert Dennis Hawkins

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,...

Freddie W. Coleman

Freddie W. Coleman

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...

Jerry Wayne Gray, Sr.

Jerry Wayne Gray, Sr.

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...

Noverta Pullen

Noverta Pullen

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...

Darren Keith Johnson

Darren Keith Johnson

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...

Mark David Ridgeway

Mark David Ridgeway

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....

Paula J. Crim

Paula J. Crim

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...

Eva T. Jackson

Eva T. Jackson

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...

Atona Churron Hill

Atona Churron Hill

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...

Brenda Jean Lee-Jones

Brenda Jean Lee-Jones

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...

Bryant Keith "Keekee" Coplin

Bryant Keith "Keekee" Coplin

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...

Louis Arnold Titsworth

Louis Arnold Titsworth

Sep 13, 2022

Louis Arnold Titsworth age 90 of Paducah, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 12:05 p.m.

Louis was a longtime member of Oakalone Christian Church where he diligently served as past treasurer and trustee.

Louis received certification in carpentry from West Kentucky Vocational School and...

Michelle Louise Owens

Michelle Louise Owens

Sep 9, 2022

Michelle Louise Owens age 59 of Paducah, passed away on Friday, September 9, 2022, 5:39 p.m. at her residence.

Michelle grew up and graduated from Eastern High School in Lansing, MI and later in life, upon moving to Paducah, was employed by the Paducah Area Transit System as a city bus driver.  Michelle's...

Frederick Eugene Hardy

Frederick Eugene Hardy

Sep 8, 2022

Frederick Eugene Hardy, age 89, of Brookport, IL, passed away Thursday, September 8, 2022, 4:13 a.m., at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Metropolis, IL.

He was a graduate of the former Brookport High School and a retired truck driver for Tick Brothers. A veteran in the United States Army.

He is survived by ...

Eunice Elaine Ragsdale

Eunice Elaine Ragsdale

Sep 1, 2022

Eunice Elaine Ragsdale, age 60, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022, 12:40 p.m., at Riverhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, and was formerly employed as a waitress at the former Whaler's Catch Restaurant.

She is...

William Hardy Fields Iii

William Hardy Fields Iii

Aug 29, 2022

William Hardy Fields, III age 56 of Paducah, passed away on Monday, August 29, 2022, 4:12 p.m. at his residence.

As William grew, he nurtured his Christian faith as a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church and increased his formal education as a graduate of Lone Oak High School in McCracken County.

William was...

William Earl Ferguson

William Earl Ferguson

Aug 28, 2022

William Earl Ferguson, age 75 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022, 2:42 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was of the Christian Faith and was retired as a maintenance mechanic for Honeywell International Inc. in Metropolis, IL.

He was preceded in death by his daughter , Donna Lynn Ferguson, ...

Eddie Lewis Blanton Sr.

Eddie Lewis Blanton Sr.

Aug 26, 2022

Eddie Lewis Blanton, Sr. was born on April 11, 1941 in Paducah, Kentucky.  He departed this life on August 26, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky.

He received his early education in catholic school.  He was a graduate of Rosary Chapel Catholic School and entered the United States Army upon graduation.  He served in the...

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