Carrie A. Johnson
Oct 24, 2025
Carrie A. Johnson, a resident of Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2025, at her residence. She was born on May 13, 1964, in Charleston, MO, to the late W.C. and Iola Davis Johnson. Carrie lived to the age of 61 years, 5 months, and 11 days.
Carrie demonstrated her faith through her interaction...
Carrie R. Beasley Glore
Oct 19, 2025
Carrie R. (Beasley) Glore, 94, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky.
Carrie was born on December 14, 1930, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late John E. Beasley and the late Lucille Beasley. She attended Paducah Public Schools and attended Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church....
Rita D. Beasley
Oct 14, 2025
Rita D. Beasley, after having been blessed with 79 years, 8 months, and 20 days here on earth, was called to eternal rest at 5:35 p.m. on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Â She was born to the late Glenn Johnson and Margaret Eanes Johnson in Satillo, TN, on January 24, 1946.
Rita attended Lincoln...
Vernettia A. Flemons
Oct 9, 2025
Vernettia A. Flemons, age 67 of Paducah, entered eternal rest on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at her residence.
She was born to the late Woodrow Ellison and Jessie Mae Jones Bolen on December 29, 1957, in Paducah, KY.
Vernettia leaves to cherish her memories: Two children, Ruth Flemons and Demetrius Flemons; Siblings,...
Charles Edward Pipes, Jr.
Oct 6, 2025
Charles Edward Pipes, Jr., son of the late Charles Edward Pipes, Sr. and Jackie Jackson Pipes, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at Baptist Health of Paducah. Â He was born on March 19, 1961, in Paducah, Kentucky, and at the time of his passing, he had lived for 64 years, six months, and 18 days.
After...
Bobby D. Harris
Oct 5, 2025
Bobby D. Harris, at the age of 53 years, 7 months, and 3 days, passed away in his hometown of Paducah, KY on Sunday, October 5, 2025. He was born on March 2, 1972 in Paducah. Bobby spent his life surrounded by the people and places he loved most.
Bobby attended the Church of the Living God,...
Reverend Aaron Thomas, Sr.
Oct 5, 2025
Pastor Aaron Miguel Thomas, Sr., pastor of Unity Missionary Baptist Church in Brookport, Illinois, was a man who lived life to the fullest. He took advantage of every moment to laugh, engage with others, and help whomever he passed along life's journey. On Sunday, October 5, 2025, he drew his last breath and went home to be with his...
Erma Jean Flye
Sep 23, 2025
Erma Jean Flye age 91 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 20225 at Baptist Health Paducah.
Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, October 8, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Washington Street Baptist Church with Rev. Raynarldo Henderson officiating. Burial will follow in Maplelawn Park Cemetery.
Family will receive friends Wednesday at the church from...
Jimmie Olander Jackson, Jr.
Sep 23, 2025
Jimmie Olander Jackson, Jr. was born in Lexington, MS on July 31st, 1942, to the late Jimmie O. Jackson Sr. and May Betty Ayles Jackson-Smith. He was raised in Lexington and Tchula, MS and attended Saints Industrial School. Growing up in Mississippi produced many challenges and both grandparents had a strong influence on his character. Â At a young age,...
Lisa Ann Johnson
Sep 4, 2025
Lisa Ann Johnson, formerly known as Letha Lee Jones, was born November 1, 1946, in Tallahassee, Mississippi, to the late Ollie May Jones and Jacob Jones. Â She peacefully departed this life on Thursday, September 4, 2025.
Lisa received her education in her hometown before moving to Chicago, Illinois. Â From an early age, Lisa accepted Christ and carried...
Milton James "Bubba Ray" Ray Jr.
Sep 2, 2025
Milton James Ray, Jr., affectionately known to all of Paducah as "Bubba Ray", passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 6:52 a.m. while a patient at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital . He was born July 28, 1957, in Paducah, KY, to his loving parents, the late Milton James Ray, Sr. and Mary Ann Johnson. At the time of...
Ella K. Merritt
Aug 27, 2025
Ella Louise Kelley Merritt was born on November 8, 1950, to the late Harold Wesley Kelley Sr., and the late Mable Ann Howard Kelley in Paducah, KY. She married the late Melvin Wade Merritt, Sr., from which union was born three children, Christopher, Marika (Chele), and Michael.
"Little Sister" as she was affectionately known to her family...
Tommy Lee Simmons
Aug 22, 2025
Tommy Lee Simmons was born June 1, 1953, in Paducah, Kentucky. Â He was the son of William Henry Simmons and Dorothy Lee Campbell Simmons. Â Tommy surrendered this earthly life to his Heavenly Father on August 22, 2025, after a brief illness, sitting peacefully on the front porch.
Tommy "Tucker" as we called him, was a Paducah Tilghman...
Roderick Hubbard
Aug 16, 2025
Roderick Hubbard, 58 years of age, made his heavenly transition on Saturday, August 16, 2025. He was born September 25, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, to Louise Carruthers Hubbard and the late Clarence Hubbard, Sr.
Roderick was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Paducah. He was formerly...
Donzella Marie Gaines
Aug 15, 2025
Location change for Donzella Gaines service will be held at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church 1201 South 8th Street, Paducah, KY at 12 Noon.
At the age of 89 years, 1 month, and 11 days, Mrs. Donzella Marie Gaines concluded her earthly Christian journey on Friday, August 15, at 2:10 p.m. at Baptist...
Seth Bolen
Aug 14, 2025
Seth Bolen, age 64 of Paducah, Kentucky, entered eternal life on Thursday, August 14, 2025, at University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Â He was born on May 15, 1961 in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Harold Raymond Bolen and Jessie Mae Flemons Bolen Jones.
He attended Paducah Tilghman High School.
Seth was a...
Lloyd Jewell Pullen
Aug 13, 2025
Lloyd Jewell Pullen, 67, passed away on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was formerly employed as a custodian at McNabb Elementary.
Jewell, as he was affectionately known, was of the Christian faith and was baptized at St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church in Paducah.
A 1976 graduate...
Ryan Keith Hudson
Aug 12, 2025
A light in the City of Paducah dimmed significantly on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, with the passing of Sergeant Ryan Keith Hudson, a member of the Paducah Police Department. Ryan served with the department for 10 years.
Ryan, a humble man, was a true servant, committed to whatever endeavor he pursued. His coworkers describe him as a...
Kimberly Shay Cavitt
Jul 28, 2025
After 60 years and 11 months of bringing joy and happiness to everyone she encountered, our beloved Kimberly "Kim" Shay Cavitt gained her wings to join our Lord on July 28, 2025.
Kim entered this world on August 13, 1964, in Fulton, KY, the daughter of George Chambers and Donna Jean Cavitt.
Kim graduated from...
Clyda Marie Harris
Jul 27, 2025
Mrs. Clyda Marie Wells Harris of West Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2025, at Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital. She was born December 28, 1943, in Benton, AR.
Clyda is survived by her husband of 62 years, Don Roger Harris. She is also survived by her eight children, Donna Harris (Christopher Hanks) of Pleasant...
