Obituaries

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...

Jun 2, 2025

Mary Anna (Jones) Thomas was born on March 10, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky, the second child of Joe Edward Jones and Lucille (Stricklin) Jones. She attended Lincoln Elementary and Jetton Junior High before graduating from Paducah Tilghman High School.

At the age of 12, Mary Anna professed her faith in Christ and was baptized under the pastorate...

May 30, 2025

Linda Jane Mason Maxie, daughter of the late Elton Thomas Mason and the late Roberta Hill Mason, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 30, 2025, 11:19 a.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Linda was born April 10, 1958, in Mayfield, Kentucky.  At the time of her passing, she had lived for 67 years, 1 month,...

May 26, 2025

At the request of the family there will be no services or visitation.

Preston McKinley, son of the late Nathaniel and the late Roberta Reynolds McKinely, was born on August 1, 1957, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. On May 26, 2025, he surrendered his will to the Lord while a patient at Marshall County Hospital in...

May 22, 2025

James R. Petty, Jr. accepted the call of his Heavenly Father at 7:18 p.m. on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from his residence. At the time of his passing, he had lived 68 years, 7 months, and 17 days. James was born to his loving parents, the late James Ralph Petty, Sr., and the late Patricia Gale Peppers Petty, in...

May 10, 2025

Grayling Glenn Matthews was born on August 14, 1957, to Leslie Jr. and Sherry Rouse Matthews in Paduch, Kentucky.  He remained an only child and both parents preceded him in death.

He departed this earthly life for eternal rest on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah, KY,...

May 10, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mary Joyce Orr Hutch, age 76, on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Once upon a time, in a world filled with color and life, our world was blessed with Mary Joyce Orr Hutch, a gentle, sweet, yet rumbustious soul.  Born on June 21, 1948, Mary...

May 7, 2025

Freddie J. Morris was born on November 14, 1961, in Corinth, Mississippi. At just six months old, he moved with his family to Paducah, Kentucky, where he would spend the rest of his life building deep connections with his community, family, and friends.

Freddie attended North Side School, continued to Heath Middle School, and graduated from Heath...

May 1, 2025

Elisha Kimmins, Jr. age 63 of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, May 9, 2025, 12 noon at Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Alfred Anderson officiating.

Family will receive friends at the church on Friday from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Apr 30, 2025

Maxine Hood a resident of Paducah, Kentucky, was born in Cairo, Illinois, on November 9, 1934, to the late Leonard Pierce and the late Frances Howard.  She was a high school graduate and member of Burks Chapel AME Church in Paducah and dedicated her life to being a homemaker.

Maxine was an unforgettable human being. In her...

Apr 28, 2025

Clora Almeda Bagwell Hixon, was born on February 8, 1930, in Clarksville, Tennessee, the daughter of J.C. and Bessie Neblett Bagwell. On Monday, April 28, 2025, She peacefully surrendered her final breath surrounded by family and loving friends. At the time of her passing, Clora, affectionately known to many as "Clo" had acquired 95 years, 2 months and 20...

Apr 28, 2025

Charlotte Marie Wiggins, age 60, of Paducah, KY, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 28, 2025, 5:13 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

A Memorial Service will be held for her on Saturday, May 10, 2025, 2:00 P.M. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located at 1213 Walter...

Apr 26, 2025

Burial for Tamu Collins will take place in Masonic Cemetery in Metropolis, Illinois on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 1:00 p.m.

With deep sorrow, we announce the passing of Tamu D. Collins, who left us far too soon on Saturday, April 26, 2025. At the time of his transition, he had reached the...

Apr 26, 2025

Oreese Ivery, Sr. entered eternal rest on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at his residence. At the time of his passing, Oreese had acquired 77 years, 3 months and 27 days of life on earth. He was born December 30, 1947 in Corinth, Mississippi, to the late Bruce Ivery and the late Gladys Luster Ivery.

After high school,...