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Malcolm Taron Jaquee Hensley

Malcolm Taron Jaquee Hensley

Jan 2, 2021

Malcolm Taron Jaquee Hensley took flight to his Heavenly Home on Saturday, January 2, 2021, from Antioch, Tennessee.  Malcolm was born in Paducah, Kentucky on Monday, September 6, 1999, in Paducah. On the day of his earthly departure, Malcom had lived his life for 21 years, 3 months and 26 days.

Malcolm was...

Adolphus Jones, Jr.

Adolphus Jones, Jr.

Jan 1, 2021

Adolphus Jones Jr. died peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was 66 years old.

Adolphus was born in Tallassee, AL on January 19, 1954 to Adolphus and Alma Jones. He grew up in a rural area working on his family's small farm. In his youth he enjoyed playing...

Bobbie J. Woody

Bobbie J. Woody

Jan 1, 2021

The Steadfast love of the Lord never ceases, His mercies never come to an end they are new every morning". Lamentations 3:22-23.

Bobbie J. Woody made her transition from her residence to her heavenly home Friday, January 1, 2021 at 10:04 p.m.  She was born the daughter of Johnnie Woody and the late Ellis R. Woody in...

Eloise Southward

Eloise Southward

Dec 27, 2020

Eloise Southward was born in Paducah, Kentucky on January 30, 1955; her parents were Reuben Southward, Sr. and Juanita Irvin Southward.  Eloise made her Heavenly Transition at 12:45 p.m. on December 27, 2020, from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.  When she closed her eyes for eternal rest, Eloise had reached the blessed age of...

Georgia R. Moore Drain

Georgia R. Moore Drain

Dec 24, 2020

Georgia R. Moore Drain, age 92, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2020, 10:31 a.m., at River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a homemaker and attended St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Moore and Tennie Rodgers Moore, one daughter, Rhonda Gail Drain,...

Lucille Clark

Lucille Clark

Dec 23, 2020

Lucille Carruthers Clark, age 74, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2:30 pm, at Baptist Health of Paducah.

She attended Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries, attended West Kentucky Vocational School where she was certified in cosmetology and tailoring. and was employed as a cashier at Walmart.

She is survived by four daughters ,...

Anthony Keith Strow

Anthony Keith Strow

Dec 23, 2020

Anthony Keith Strow, age 54 of College Park, GA, formerly of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020, 11:16 p.m. at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

He was employed at Waffle House in College Park, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his mother Linda Strow VanDyke and two sisters, Linda Kay...

Christopher Don Ware, Sr.

Christopher Don Ware, Sr.

Dec 17, 2020

Christopher Don Ware, Sr., age 38, of Bowling Green, formerly of Paducah, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, 7:33 pm, at his residence.

He was a member of the Mt. Zion Baptist Church of Nashville, TN, and a graduate of Western Kentucky University where he received his Bachelor of Science in both Business Management and Marketing and...

Charles David Atkins, Jr.

Charles David Atkins, Jr.

Dec 17, 2020

Charles David Atkins, Jr. age 47 of Cleveland, TN, formerly of Paducah, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2020, 9:40 a.m. at his residence.

He was of the Church of Christ faith and was employed as an over -the-road driver for Pasco Products, Inc.

He is survived by four daughters; Jordan Reshell Hernandez, Markysha...

Christine Mccall

Christine Mccall

Dec 15, 2020

Mrs. Christine McCall, age 100, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she has resided since 2011.

Christine was born on June 3, 1920, to the parents of Hershel and Neva Henry in Puryear, Tennessee.

Christine was married to Thomas McCall until his death.  At...

Jerry Jones

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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