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Vannil Martinal Matthews

Vannil Martinal Matthews

Aug 11, 2022

Vannil Martinal Matthews, age 59, of San Diego, CA formerly of Paducah, KY passed away on August 11, 2022 at Grossmont Hospital in San Diego.

He served in the United States Marine Corps.

He was preceded in death by his parents Leon Matthews and Lillie Mae Morrison Matthews; Grandparents, Rufus and Mable Morrison; three uncles,...

James Edward Dabney

James Edward Dabney

Aug 10, 2022

James Edward Dabney age 74 of Paducah transitioned from his earthly home on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 1:20 a.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes of Paducah.

James was a former member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church where in his earlier years attended church conferences. He was a laborer in construction becoming an all-around handyman. Love spending time...

Jo Martha Clark

Jo Martha Clark

Aug 7, 2022

Jo Martha Clark, age 89 of Metropolis, IL passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, 10:20 p.m.at Massac Memorial Hospital.

She was a longtime member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis where she served as church pianist for over 70 years. Jo Martha loved her family and church family, but most of all she loved Jesus...

Andrea Laine Mcdonald Sutton

Andrea Laine Mcdonald Sutton

Aug 6, 2022

Andrea Laine McDonald Sutton, age 72, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022, 10:25 a.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served in several ministries including the mass and women's choir and the Missionary Society. Andrea was also...

Zayn Zakari Fulton

Zayn Zakari Fulton

Aug 3, 2022

Zayn Zakari Fulton, a.k.a. "Turtles", age 4 months and 19 days was called to heaven on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Vanderbilt Children's Medical Center of Nashville, TN.

Zayn was a happy little baby who loved hearing music while he was with his dad in the studio. His sister, Bella, enjoyed taking care of him and pretending...

Allie B. Phelps

Allie B. Phelps

Jul 24, 2022

Allie B. Phelps, age 92, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, July 24, 2022, 10:45 pm, at Providence Pointe Healthcare of Paducah.

She was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and was employed as a supervisor in environmental services at the former Holiday Inn.

She is survived by one son , Gary...

Marquitta L. Hill

Marquitta L. Hill

Jul 16, 2022

Marquitta L. Hill, age 73 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, 2:26 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a member of New Greater Love Church where she sang in the choir and was retired from the Whitehaven Welcome Center in Environmental Services.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl...

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...

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