Obituaries

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...

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...

Aug 22, 2025

Tommy Lee Simmons was born June 1, 1953, in Paducah, Kentucky.  He was the son of William Henry Simmons and Dorothy Lee Campbell Simmons.  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...

Aug 16, 2025

Roderick Hubbard, 58 years of age, made his heavenly transition on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born September 25, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louise Carruthers Hubbard and the late Clarence Hubbard, Sr.

Roderick was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah. He was formerly...

Aug 15, 2025

Location change for Donzella Gaines service will be held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 1201 South 8th Street, Paducah, KY at 12 Noon.

At the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 11 days, Mrs. Donzella Marie Gaines concluded her earthly Christian journey on Friday, August 15, at 2:10 p.m. at Baptist...

Aug 14, 2025

Seth Bolen, age 64 of Paducah, Kentucky, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky.  He was born on May 15, 1961 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Harold Raymond Bolen and Jessie Mae Flemons Bolen Jones.

He attended Paducah Tilghman High School.

Seth was a...

Aug 13, 2025

Lloyd Jewell Pullen, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was formerly employed as a custodian at McNabb Elementary.

Jewell, as he was affectionately known, was of the Christian faith and was baptized at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Paducah.

A 1976 graduate...

Aug 12, 2025

A light in the City of Paducah dimmed significantly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with the passing of Sergeant Ryan Keith Hudson, a member of the Paducah Police Department. Ryan served with the department for 10 years.

Ryan, a humble man, was a true servant, committed to whatever endeavor he pursued. His coworkers describe him as a...

Jul 28, 2025

After 60 years and 11 months of bringing joy and happiness to everyone she encountered, our beloved Kimberly "Kim" Shay Cavitt gained her wings to join our Lord on July 28, 2025.

Kim entered this world on August 13, 1964, in Fulton, KY, the daughter of George Chambers and Donna Jean Cavitt.

Kim graduated from...

Jul 27, 2025

Mrs. Clyda Marie Wells Harris of West Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital. She was born December 28, 1943, in Benton, AR.

Clyda is survived by her husband of 62 years, Don Roger Harris. She is also survived by her eight children, Donna Harris (Christopher Hanks) of Pleasant...

Jul 21, 2025

On Monday, July 21, 2025, Michael Anthony Cheeks passed away peacefully at Norton's Audubon Hospital in Louisville, KY.  He was born June 1, 1965, to Michael Cheeks and Minnie Lee Bryant, who have both preceded him in death.

Michael was a Christian, and you would often find him reading his Bible. He was a high school graduate...

Jul 18, 2025

Dennis Murl Jackson, a renowned athlete and public servant, responded to the call of his Heavenly Father on Friday, July 18, at 1:53 a.m., at Baptist Health of Paducah. His life, characterized by compassion and generosity towards others, concluded peacefully after 84 years, 10 months, and 20 days. He was born to the late Jiles Jackson and Rozelle Blanton...

Jul 17, 2025

Virgia Lee Bly was born October 26, 1930, to John W. and Johnnie May Kendall in Paris, Tennessee. She was the fifth of ten children. Due to early health issues, she was lovingly raised by her maternal grandmother, Dollie Diggs, who nurtured her with care and wisdom.

Virgia grew up in Paris, TN, where her competitive spirit...

Jul 14, 2025

On Monday, July 14, 2025, at 9:39 a.m., Becky Yvette Thomas surrendered her life to her heavenly Father's will.  At the time of her passing, Becky was a patient at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.

Becky was born on April 10, 1965, to Joseph W. Thompson and Mary Bell Dodds Thompson in Paducah, Kentucky. She...

Jul 14, 2025

Carolyn Jean Snipes, daughter of Robert Vincent (R.V.) Snipes and Annie Loretta Thompson Snipes was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Continued Care in Paducah, Kentucky.

Carolyn was born on December 6, 1963, in Ridgely, Tennessee. At the time of her passing, she had reached the age of...

Jul 9, 2025

Ann Sheridan Bolen Barron, a kind, loving mother of four, peacefully departed this earth surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at 7:28 p.m. at Baptist Health Hospital. Born on January 9, 1947, in Paducah, KY, the cherished daughter of Earl Bolen and Lou Ella Jackson, she spent her entire life in her beloved hometown.

A...

Jun 26, 2025

On Thursday, June 26, 2025, at 2:14 P.M., Karen Cogdell of Paducah, Kentucky, peacefully entered the arms of her Lord and Savior. At the time of her passing, Karen was 94 years, 3 months, and 17 days old.

Karen, the daughter of Dobie Springer, was born in Milan, Tennessee. Upon graduating from high school, she expanded her...

Jun 25, 2025

While surrounded by his loved ones, Robert Boyce Tidwell, Sr. transitioned to eternal rest at his residence in Metropolis, IL, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.  He formerly lived in Symsonia, Kentucky. At the time of his passing, he was 72 years, 2 months, and 21 days old.  Robert was born in Paducah, KY, on April 4, 1953,...

Jun 8, 2025

Lawrence E. Webb, Jr., was a man determined to enjoy life to its fullest. He was born in Metropolis, Illinois, on March 11, 1948, the son of the late Lawrence E. Webb, Sr. and the late Emma Jean McCallister Webb.

After graduating from Metropolis Community High School in 1966, he continued his educational pursuits at Shawnee Community...

Jun 6, 2025

James Robert Rowland, of Mayfield, Kentucky, peacefully passed away at his residence on Friday, June 6, 2025. At the time of his passing, James had acquired 73 years, 2 months, and 2 days of life.

James was born on April 4, 1952, in Mayfield, Kentucky, the son of the late Otis Rowland, Jr., and the late Linda...