Obituaries

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,...

Apr 26, 2025

Montrece L. Smith of Paducah formerly of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. At the time of her demise, she was 50 years, 1 month and 16 days.  She was born the lovely daughter to Ralph T. Johnson Sr. and Alma Smith on March 10, 1974 in Paducah, KY....

Apr 26, 2025

Jesse Arnette Travis, age 63, of Paducah, KY transitioned from his earthly body on April 26, 2025. Born on November 16, 1961, Jesse was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence touched many lives.

Jesse is survived by his devoted wife, Suzanne Travis, and his cherished children: Jessaundra Jackson of Paducah, KY; Jessica Travis...

Apr 17, 2025

Heidi Roberta Deen of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of her passing, Heidi was blessed with 58 years, 6 months and 5 days of life on earth.

Heidi was born on October 12, 1966, in Binghamton, New York, the daughter...

Apr 14, 2025

On Monday, April 14, 2025, Brenda L. Davis passed away at Baptist Health Hospital. At the time of her passing, Brenda had embraced life on earth for 55 years, 6 months, and 7 days.

Brenda L. Davis, aka "BB", was born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 7, 1969, the daughter of Albert Williams and Sylvia Gordon. She...

Apr 12, 2025

Pearlene Thomas, age 100, a longtime resident of Paducah, KY, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Broomall, Pennsylvania.

Pearlene was born on September 4, 1924, in Huntington, TN, to the late Neva and Leslie Thomas.

She was a faithful, hardworking, multifaceted, and independent woman who loved her Lord...

Apr 9, 2025

At the family's request in lieu of flowers they ask that you make a donation to the Ja'Ven Bell's Children Fund on behalf of his children. All donation's will be accepted through CPlant Federal Credit Union P. O. Box 9250 Paducah, KY 42002-9250.

The family also requests that any family and friends that have photos or video...

Apr 8, 2025

Jermaine W. Frederick, better known to all as "J. J.", transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his residence. J.J.  was born on September 20, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, to the proud parents of Elijah Frederick and Alice M. Bell.

J .J. graduated from the Hyde Park Academy High School and attended Kenney King...