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Jerry Jones
Dec 3, 2020
Jerry Jones, age 59, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes.
There will be no visitation or services.
Nathan Rouse, Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Nathan Rouse, Jr. , age 65 years, 9 months and 8 days, left this earthly life for immortality on Tuesday, December 1, 2020, 10:11 a.m., from Mercy health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was born on February 23, 1955, in Paducah, Kentucky to his parents, the late John Nathan Rouse and Otiller Carter Rouse. He has...
John Lamarr, Sr.
Dec 1, 2020
John E. Lamarr, Sr. was born November 1, 1949 in Metropolis, Illinois to Duff Lamar, Sr. and the former Mary Lavene Crim. The Lord called him home on December 1, 2020.
John was employed by the Kent County Sheriff's Department for 30 years, first at the jail, and later as a Road Patrol Officer.
Survived...
Keyshaun Malik Orr
Nov 29, 2020
Keyshaun Malik Orr, lovingly known as " Bam Chino ", exchanged his mortal life for immortality from Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 29, 2020, at 8:25 a.m. He was granted his first day on earth on January 19, 1996, in Paducah. At the time he became immortal, Keyshaun was 24 years, 10 months...
Larry Eudell Roberts
Nov 27, 2020
Larry Eudell Roberts, age 61, of Metropolis, Il, passed away on Friday, November 27, 2020.
Larry was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Metropolis where he served as minister of music. He attended Southeast Missouri University where he received a bachelor's degree in music.
He is survived by one brother, Willis Lamont Roberts...
Violet Laurine Johnson
Nov 25, 2020
Violet Laurine Norman Johnson, age 77 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 2:31 a.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.
She was a member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church where she served as church clerk, President of the Sunday School Department, culinary department, mother's board and Secretary of the Freewill Baptist Conference Division of Eddyville,...
Kenneth L. Bonds
Nov 24, 2020
Kenneth Lee Bonds, also known as "Kenny" made his transition at home in Paducah, Kentucky November 24 th at age 65.    He was known for his quick wit, his infectious smile, and his kind and compassionate spirit. He attended West Side High School and served in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his...
Helen "Gigi" Marie Reed
Nov 20, 2020
Helen "GiGi" Marie Reed transitioned to her Heavenly Home from Mercy Health Lourdes at the age of 58 years, 8 months and 1 day on Friday, November 20, 2020, at 9:00 p.m. She was born to her loving parents, the late Albert Williams and Sylvia Gordon Reed on March 19, 1962 in Sledge, MS.
She was also...
Robert & Constance Coleman
Nov 20, 2020
Robert Coleman, age 88, of Paducah, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020, 3:36 p.m., and his wife of 48 years, Constance (Connie) Lee Harris Coleman, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2:27 p.m., both at Baptist Health of Paducah.
They were both members of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as a deacon...
Betty Jean Smith
Nov 20, 2020
Betty Jean Smith, age 85 of Paducah, passed away on Friday, November 20, 2020, 7:10 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.
She was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir.
Betty was also one of the founder members of the longtime singing group The Golden Echoes.
...
Sherlyn Laurine Topp
Nov 17, 2020
Sherlyn Laurine Topp, age 75 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 6:43 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.
She was formerly employed in the shoe department at Walmart and was a  member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the culinary department, choir and Senior Ministries.
She was preceded in...
Billy Joe Mccutcheon
Nov 10, 2020
Billy Joe McCutcheon, age 80 of Paducah, formerly of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, 2:41 a.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes.
Billy loved the lord and was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis. He was a retired EMT Security Guard from Catholic Hospital in Jamaica, New York.
Billy Joe...
Rose Anne Smith
Nov 6, 2020
Remembering Rose
We walk by faith not by sight (2 Corinthians 5:7)
"Dear god I pray for my family and friends in your name, Amen."
(Quoted from Rose's own bible notes)
On Friday, November 6 th , 3:50 pm, at the age 66,...
Raymond L. Alexander, Jr.
Nov 5, 2020
Raymond L. Alexander, Jr., age 74, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2020, 3:05 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the security team. He retired as a station manager at Minton Shell Station.
He is survived by his wife of...
Syretha Moore
Nov 1, 2020
Life's Reflections
"For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you." (Philippians 1:23-24)
Heaven welcomed a beautiful Angel on Sunday, November 1, 2020, 1:40 a.m.,...
Mary Lee Dance Titsworth
Oct 30, 2020
Mary Lee Dance Titsworth, age 86, of Paducah, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020, 5:04 a.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.
She was a member of First Love Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served as an elder, deaconess, head usher, assistant church treasurer, on the culinary committee, and was a community service leader.
She received...
Leon P. Matthews
Oct 26, 2020
Leon Phillip Matthews was born in Paducah, Kentucky on March 12, 1941. He was the youngest of ten children born to Leslie Matthews and Lettie (Vinegar) Matthews. On October 26, 2020. Leon passed at the home where he was born on Pool Road. His niece, Jenise Jones, was attending him when he made his transition from this life to...
Wanda Louise Reed
Oct 21, 2020
Wanda Louise Reed, age 68 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020, 6:12 p.m. at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.
She was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir.
She was a graduate of West Kentucky State Vocational Technical School with certification in...
Ray S. Cobb
Oct 18, 2020
Ray Silvera Cobb, age 67, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Paducah, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at UF Health North in Jacksonville.
Ray was of the Christian faith, was a 1971 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, and attended both the Paducah Community College and Murray State University. For several years, Ray worked for Union Carbide/Martin...
Gloria Jean Allen
Oct 17, 2020
Gloria Jean Allen, age 53 of Memphis, TN, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at her residence.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
She attended Metropolis Community High School and was a former Dental Hygienist and was retired from Fed Ex in Memphis, Tennessee.
Gloria loved life, she was a very friendly...
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