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VICTOR GLENN KITZMAN, JR.
Nov 30, 2025
Victor Glenn Kitzman Jr., age 58 of Smithland, KY, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Livingston County Hospital. He was born on October 29, 1967 to the late Elmer Kitzman and Maryann Cavin Kitzman in Cullman, Alabama. Victor is survived by his wife of 21 years, Sherry Lynn Kitzman, son Ethan Martin Kitzman and daughters, Brittany Sue Ann...
Sharon Ann Hamm
Nov 27, 2025
Sharon Ann Hamm left this earthly life to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 6:49 p.m., from the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Calvert City, KY. Â She had sojourned here in her mortal life for 78 years and 13 days. Â Sharon was born the lovely daughter of the late Charles Young and Marjorie...
Glenda Patrice Wolfe
Nov 27, 2025
Loving Memory of Glenda Patrice Wolfe September 8, 1951 – November 27, 2025, Age 74
Glenda Patrice Wolfe was born on September 8, 1951, in Paducah, Kentucky, to Jene Elistene Wolfe. Following her mother’s passing in 1959, Glenda and her three siblings were lovingly raised by Clarence and Beatrice Tooley.
A proud graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, Class of 1969, Glenda...
Iva Rene Pullen
Nov 19, 2025
Iva Rene Pullen, a devoted mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at her residence. At the time of her passing, Iva was blessed with 79 years and 5 days of life.
Iva was born on November 14, 1946, in West Paducah, Kentucky. She was the daughter of the late Earl Rouse,...
Bessie Elaine Webb Taylor
Nov 19, 2025
Bessie Elaine Webb Taylor, 70, of Paducah, KY, died on November 19, 2025 after a brief hospitalization at Mercy Hospital in Fairfield, OH. Â Bessie was the beloved daughter of the late Robert and Audrey Webb. She was a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School.
Bessie's career started as an Executive Secretary, working for the U.S. Department...
Fayette Marie Clark
Nov 6, 2025
Fayette Marie Clark, a devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.
Fayette was born on January 23, 1956, in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of the late Benjamin Blakely and the late Barbara Hill. She received certification in accounting from West...
Jeblosky Marques Allen
Nov 4, 2025
Jeblosky Marques Allen passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was the loving son of Ida and William Wells and Percy Johnson.
Jeblosky was born on March 15, 1981, and attended Paducah Public Schools. He was a member of Washington Street Church in Paducah and was formerly employed as...
Carrie A. Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
Carrie A. Johnson, a resident of Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1964, in Charleston, MO, to the late W.C. and Iola Davis Johnson. Carrie lived to the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 11 days.
Carrie demonstrated her faith through her interaction...
Carrie R. Beasley Glore
Oct 19, 2025
Carrie R. (Beasley) Glore, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.
Carrie was born on December 14, 1930, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late John E. Beasley and the late Lucille Beasley. She attended Paducah Public Schools and attended Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church....
Rita D. Beasley
Oct 14, 2025
Rita D. Beasley, after having been blessed with 79 years, 8 months, and 20 days here on earth, was called to eternal rest at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Â She was born to the late Glenn Johnson and Margaret Eanes Johnson in Satillo, TN, on January 24, 1946.
Rita attended Lincoln...
Vernettia A. Flemons
Oct 9, 2025
Vernettia A. Flemons, age 67 of Paducah, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence.
She was born to the late Woodrow Ellison and Jessie Mae Jones Bolen on December 29, 1957, in Paducah, KY.
Vernettia leaves to cherish her memories: Two children, Ruth Flemons and Demetrius Flemons; Siblings,...
Charles Edward Pipes, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Edward Pipes, Jr., son of the late Charles Edward Pipes, Sr. and Jackie Jackson Pipes, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Baptist Health of Paducah. Â He was born on March 19, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, and at the time of his passing, he had lived for 64 years, six months, and 18 days.
After...
Bobby D. Harris
Oct 5, 2025
Bobby D. Harris, at the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 3 days, passed away in his hometown of Paducah, KY on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1972 in Paducah. Bobby spent his life surrounded by the people and places he loved most.
Bobby attended the Church of the Living God,...
Reverend Aaron Thomas, Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Pastor Aaron Miguel Thomas, Sr., pastor of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Brookport, Illinois, was a man who lived life to the fullest. He took advantage of every moment to laugh, engage with others, and help whomever he passed along life's journey. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, he drew his last breath and went home to be with his...
Erma Jean Flye
Sep 23, 2025
Erma Jean Flye age 91 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 20225 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Washington Street Baptist Church with Rev. Raynarldo Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday at the church from...
Jimmie Olander Jackson, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Jimmie Olander Jackson, Jr. was born in Lexington, MS on July 31st, 1942, to the late Jimmie O. Jackson Sr. and May Betty Ayles Jackson-Smith. He was raised in Lexington and Tchula, MS and attended Saints Industrial School. Growing up in Mississippi produced many challenges and both grandparents had a strong influence on his character. Â At a young age,...
Lisa Ann Johnson
Sep 4, 2025
Lisa Ann Johnson, formerly known as Letha Lee Jones, was born November 1, 1946, in Tallahassee, Mississippi, to the late Ollie May Jones and Jacob Jones. Â She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Lisa received her education in her hometown before moving to Chicago, Illinois. Â From an early age, Lisa accepted Christ and carried...
Milton James "Bubba Ray" Ray Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
Milton James Ray, Jr., affectionately known to all of Paducah as "Bubba Ray", passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:52 a.m. while a patient at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital . He was born July 28, 1957, in Paducah, KY, to his loving parents, the late Milton James Ray, Sr. and Mary Ann Johnson. At the time of...
Ella K. Merritt
Aug 27, 2025
Ella Louise Kelley Merritt was born on November 8, 1950, to the late Harold Wesley Kelley Sr., and the late Mable Ann Howard Kelley in Paducah, KY. She married the late Melvin Wade Merritt, Sr., from which union was born three children, Christopher, Marika (Chele), and Michael.
"Little Sister" as she was affectionately known to her family...
Tommy Lee Simmons
Aug 22, 2025
Tommy Lee Simmons was born June 1, 1953, in Paducah, Kentucky. Â He was the son of William Henry Simmons and Dorothy Lee Campbell Simmons. Â Tommy surrendered this earthly life to his Heavenly Father on August 22, 2025, after a brief illness, sitting peacefully on the front porch.
Tommy "Tucker" as we called him, was a Paducah Tilghman...
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