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Ora Lynell Mitchell

Ora Lynell Mitchell

Jul 1, 2021

Ora Lynell Mitchell was born January 14, 1946 to Charley and Martha (Backstrom) Flemons in Water Valley, MS.  She departed this life on July 1, 2021 at her residence.

Lynell received Christ at the age of 9 years old, her family moved to Paducah, KY and she united with Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church.

Lynell...

Ada Mae Fields

Ada Mae Fields

Jun 28, 2021

God, the Heavenly Father, blessed Ada Mae Bowden Fields with an earthly existence as the lovely daughter to Lottie Mae Bowden on April 5, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois.  God also saw in his infinite wisdom to call Ada Mae to eternal rest from Baptist Health Paducah Hospital on Monday, June 28, 2021, at 2:31 p.m.  At the time of...

Herdis Ray, Jr.

Herdis Ray, Jr.

Jun 27, 2021

Herdis Ray Jr., age 85 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, 3:12 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.

He was of the Baptist Faith. He was formerly employed by Calvert City Chemical Plant and Guy Gray Plumbing.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Ola Mae Love Ray, parents Herdis Ray Sr.,...

Torrean Jamar Maxwell

Torrean Jamar Maxwell

Jun 22, 2021

On Tuesday, June 22, 2021, 1:51 a.m., at Baptist Health Hospital of Paducah, Kentucky, Torrean Jamar Maxwell left his earthly home for eternal rest.  At the time he entered Heaven's Gates, Torrean was at the age of 34 years, 5 months and 23 days.  Since his birth on December 29, 1986, in Paducah, his maternal grandmother, Loretta...

Je'Ordon Jamal Hill

Je'Ordon Jamal Hill

Jun 21, 2021

Je'Ordon Jamal Hill, age 35 years, 4 months, and 29 days, passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2021, at 2:15 p.m. in King County, WA.

Je'Ordon, having been baptized into the Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries by the late Pastor James Turner, was of the Baptist Faith.  He was a graduate of Osbourne Park High School in Manassas,...

Terry Wayne Martin

Terry Wayne Martin

Jun 17, 2021

Terry Wayne Martin's life began on November 7, 1952, in Saltillo, Tennessee, with his birth to his loving parents, Jerry Wilbert Martin and Dorothy Cooper Martin.

Terry was of the Baptist faith and received an accounting degree from Draughon's Business College.  Terry was employed in Memphis, Tennessee as a supervisor at the LaFarge Cement Company which was...

Terry "Happy" Johnson

Terry "Happy" Johnson

Jun 17, 2021

Terry Matthew Johnson began his journey of life here on earth on February 20, 1969 in Charleston, Missouri, to the union of the late Dan Johnson, Sr. and Mary Alice Jones Johnson.  Terry grew in life and was lovingly known by many as "Happy" .  When he entered eternal life on Thursday, June 17, 2021,...

Thomas Dijohnta Willett

Thomas Dijohnta Willett

Jun 10, 2021

Thomas DiJohnta Willlett ascended to his Heavenly Home from Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital on Thursday, June 10, 2021, 4:52 PM, at the age of 28 years and 9 days.  Thomas brought joy and happiness as a new born son to his parents, Thomas "Bang" DeVaughn Willett and Chen Latrice Holland in Paducah, Kentucky on June 1, 1993.

Thomas...

Darrius Lamont White

Darrius Lamont White

Jun 8, 2021

Darrius Lamont White entered eternal rest at the age of 22 years, 5 months and 8 days on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 11:39 pm, at his residence in Paducah, Kentucky.  Darrius was born, in Paducah, Kentucky to his loving parents, Gary Owen Jackson, Jr. and Tawana White.

Darrius was baptized into the Harrison...

James L. Mcghee Sr.

James L. Mcghee Sr.

Jun 7, 2021

James L. McGhee Sr. peacefully departed this life on June 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was 83.

James was born on August 14, 1937, in Brookport, IL. to parents Willie and Margaret Eleanor Dawson McGhee. His wife of 57 years, Doris Jean preceeded him in death. Brothers Dawes B., Thomas L.C., Bob Vernon, Johnny Edward,...

Mildred Margretta Coleman Jones

Mildred Margretta Coleman Jones

May 24, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Margretta Coleman Jones peacefully departed this life on May 24, 2021. She passed away surrounded by love at her daughter's residence in Louisville, Kentucky. Mrs. Jones was 90 years old. We, as her family, asked our Heavenly Father to allow her to see her 90 th birthday and He granted our heart's desire before taking her...

Charles "Squeekey" Starks, Jr.

Charles "Squeekey" Starks, Jr.

May 21, 2021

Charles Starks, Jr. better known as "Squeekey", of Paducah, formerly of Chicago, IL entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 21, 2021 from Mercy Health Lourdes at the age of 77 years 9 months and 7 days old.

Charles was of the Baptist Faith and a graduate of Brookport High School.

He was a former...

Julian Dujuan "Juice" Crawford

Julian Dujuan "Juice" Crawford

May 8, 2021

Julian DuJuan Crawford, known as " JUICE " to both family and friends alike, passed away into eternity on Saturday, May 8, 2021, 9:15 AM, from Baptist Health Hospital of Paducah, Kentucky.  Julian was born in Paducah, Kentucky on December 31, 1975, and at his death was 45 years, 4 months and 7 days old.  He was...

Hershel Mcclure

Hershel Mcclure

May 6, 2021

Hershel McClure, age 75 of Paducah, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 6, 2021, 6:50 a.m. at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Hershel attended Ware Memorial Church of God In Christ  was a retired operator from New Page Paper Mill in Wickliffe and a Lincoln High School graduate.

Hershel was...

Brandarius Dibiase Hamilton

Brandarius Dibiase Hamilton

May 4, 2021

Brandarius Dibiase Hamilton, age 21 of Paducah, passed away on May 4, 2021, 11:55 a.m. at his residence.

He was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served in the Junior Usher Ministry ,growing up he also attended Ware Memorial Church of God in Christ where he participated in the Sunshine Band. He was...

Laura Teresa Sains Hall-Cawthon

Laura Teresa Sains Hall-Cawthon

May 2, 2021

Laura Teresa Sains Hall-Cawthon began her journey of life in Paducah, Kentucky on January 14, 1962.  She was born the lovely daughter to her parents, Mattie Sains and the late Henry Burns.  On Sunday, May 2, 2021, at 1:55 a.m., Laura's life journey ended at Bon Secours Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital of Paducah, Kentucky.  At her last breath, Laura...

Richard Dwayne Cartwright

Richard Dwayne Cartwright

Apr 15, 2021

Richard Dwayne Cartwright, age 66, of Paducah, formerly of Jeffersonville, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021, 2:17 p.m. at his residence.

He attended Midwest Church of Christ in Jeffersonville, IN.  He retired from Union Carbide as an Instrument Maintenance Mechanic and received his certification at the Institution of Engineering and Technology. Richard was a member...

Paul Bell, Sr.

Paul Bell, Sr.

Apr 9, 2021

Paul Bell, Sr., age 74, of Paducah, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, 10:13 a.m., at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Paul attended the former Lincoln High School and was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher.  He retired after 30 years of service as a heavy equipment operator with the...

Gloria Ann Harris Jones

Gloria Ann Harris Jones

Apr 4, 2021

Gloria Ann Harris  Jones, age 73, of Paducah, passed away at her residence on Sunday, April 4, 2021, at 5:21 p.m.

Gloria was of the Baptist Faith, and was graduate of the former Lincoln High School. She was employed as a school bus driver of the Paducah City Public Schools retiring after dedicated service in 2005.

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Jeneva Yvette Eppinger

Jeneva Yvette Eppinger

Apr 1, 2021

Jeneva Yvette Eppinger left her mortal life behind to enter into immortality on Thursday, April 1, 2021, 2:21 p.m., from Baptist Health Paducah Hospital of Paducah, Kentucky.  When she entered eternity, she had reached the age of 56 years, 8 months and 6 days.  She was born in Peoria, Illinois to the parentage of her late parents, Robert Grayson...

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