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Cheryl Y. Clark Wall

Cheryl Y. Clark Wall

Jul 13, 2022

Cheryl Y. Clark Wall, age 67, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:28 a.m., at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Cheryl, a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, was an active member of St. James CME Church in Paducah where she served as a trustee for the Mildred...

Brandon L. Grubbs

Brandon L. Grubbs

Jul 8, 2022

Brandon L. Grubbs, Sr., age 42 of Paducah, KY, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2022, 8:59 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Brandon, a Paducah Tilghman graduate, was a faithful member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah where he was actively involved in the audio ministry, maintenance of the church van and was a deacon...

Luna Daisy Rayne Abney

Luna Daisy Rayne Abney

Jul 7, 2022

Luna Daisy Rayne Abney, infant daughter of Charissa Gosnell and Waylon Abney passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at approximately 11:27 a.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.

My silent child our precious baby, close to my heart I'll keep you with me. An important job God has for you, there's love to give, and work to do....

Melvin E. Moss

Melvin E. Moss

Jul 7, 2022

Melvin Earl Moss, age 75 of Paducah, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, 8:42 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Melvin was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and formerly employed as a construction worker with Union Local #1214.

He is survived by four daughters , Mary Aiken, LaTosha...

Janica Jade Blankenship Scott

Janica Jade Blankenship Scott

Jul 7, 2022

On Thursday, July 7, 2022, Janica Jade Blankenship Scott received her wings to fly home to glory. Janica passed away peacefully at her home at the age of 27. Janica leaves behind to cherish her memories A Devoted Special Companion of Several Years , Jeffrey Hayden of Paducah, KY who provided for her and her family; ...

Frances Lee Cathey

Frances Lee Cathey

Jul 6, 2022

Frances Lee Cathey, at 73 years, 11 months and 17 days of age, entered eternal rest on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, 8:05 a.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital of Paducah, Kentucky.  Frances, known to family and friends as "Sue" was born in Metropolis, Illinois as the lovely daughter of James P. Williams and Eula Mae Coffee on...

Deangello Demarr Brown

Deangello Demarr Brown

Jul 2, 2022

DeAngello Damarr Brown exchanged his earthly existence for eternal rest at the age of 36 years, 4 months and 18 days on Saturday, July 2, 2022, 8:35 a.m., from Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah, Kentucky.  He was born the son of Tracey Brown and the late Lynn Carter on February 14, 1986, in Gary, IN.

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Kavion Da'Rell Saint Haynes

Kavion Da'Rell Saint Haynes

Jul 1, 2022

Kavion Da'Rell Saint Haynes, infant son of Valesha Watson and Tavion Haynes was called home as one of God's angels on July 1, 2022, at approximately 7:15 p.m. at Vanderbilt Children's Hospital in Nashville, Tennessee at the young age of 10 months and 28 days.

Kavion is survived by two brothers, Ma'Kaius Watson and Jerzey...

Johnnie Kirby, Jr.

Johnnie Kirby, Jr.

Jun 23, 2022

Johnnie Kirby, Jr., age 95 of Paducah, transitioned from his earthly life on Thursday, June 23, 2022, 8:35 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Kirby, as everyone called him, was born in Cadiz, KY on April 25, 1927 and was of the Baptist Faith. He retired from the Steel Mill Industries in Gary Indiana....

Clifton Wilson

Clifton Wilson

Jun 23, 2022

Clifton Wilson, a.k.a "Wolf Man" age 73, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2022, 2:30 p.m., at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, IL.

He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps serving in the Vietnam War. He was self-employed in lawn care business.

He is survived by one son...

Anna U. Merriweather

Anna U. Merriweather

Jun 18, 2022

Anna U. Merriweather, age 65 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:27 a.m. at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Anna was of the Baptist faith. She received a nursing degree from Paducah Community College and retired from Superior Nursing Home as a CNA.

She was preceded in death...

Helen Marie Phill

Helen Marie Phill

Jun 16, 2022

Helen Marie Phill, age 48, of LaVergne, TN and formerly from Paducah, passed away Thursday, June 16, 2022, 1:00p.m., at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Antioch, TN.  She received her bachelor's degree as a Communication Program Analyst from Murray State University and was employed...

Jo Ann Overstreet

Jo Ann Overstreet

Jun 10, 2022

Jo Ann Overstreet at the age of 73 years, 5 months and 7 days, received her Heavenly crown on Friday, June 10, 2022, 7:17 a.m., at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY.  She was born in Tuscumbia, AL on January 3, 1949, to the parents of Frank Cooper, Sr. and Frances Neal Thomas.

Jo Ann, as she...

Reverend Dr. Jesse H. Weathers

Reverend Dr. Jesse H. Weathers

Jun 9, 2022

Reverend Dr. Jesse H. Weathers, age 69 of West Paducah, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, 3:12 p.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 12 noon, at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Bishop Frederick Davis officiating.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday at the funeral...

Sherita Racquel Sherrill

Sherita Racquel Sherrill

May 30, 2022

Sherita R. Sherrill was born in Murray, KY on October 24, 1980, and departed this life on May 30, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Sherita , also known to family & friends as, "ReRe" , was the epitome of selflessness, love & kindness. She had a love for children...

Hermes Lee

Hermes Lee

May 29, 2022

Mr. Hermes Lee, 72, was born on February 7, 1950, in Jackson, Tennessee.  He transitioned this life on May 29, 2022, at his home.

He is survived by His Loving Wife of 49 Years , Charlotte; A Daughter , Tamika Nicole Anderson; and Three Grandchildren .

A Memorial Service...

Emma J. Paige

Emma J. Paige

May 22, 2022

Emma J. Paige, age 69, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Emma was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ of Paducah where she served in many capacities such as personal evangelism, Wednesday night Bible Class, jail and prison ministry. Emma also taught Sunday School and sang...

Herman Owens

Herman Owens

May 20, 2022

On Friday, May 20, 2022, at approximately 5:44 p.m., Herman Owens was called home from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah, Kentucky of Paducah, Kentucky to be with his Heavenly Father.  When he answered the call Herman was at the age of 69 years, 10 months and 5 days.  He ws born in Montgomery, AL,...

Jeffery Ross Laster

Jeffery Ross Laster

May 17, 2022

Jeffery Ross Laster transitioned from this life to Glory at the age of 55 years, 1 month, and 6 days on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 4:11 p.m.  Jefferey was born in Paducah, Kentucky on April 11, 1967, to his loving parents, Dee J. Laster and Trula Mae Moffitt Laster, who preceded him in death.  Those others who preceded...

George Anthony "Pookie" Skinner

George Anthony "Pookie" Skinner

May 17, 2022

George Anthony "Pookie" Skinner age 65 of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, May 17. 2022, 11:08 a.m. at his residence.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 21, 2022, 12 noon at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home with Reverend Alfred Anderson officiating.

Friends may call Saturday at the funeral home from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral...

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