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Julia M. Sanders

Julia M. Sanders

Jun 9, 2020

Julia M. Sanders, age 65 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, 3:42 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Nurse's Aide and Wellness Ministries.

She obtained her nurses degree at Paducah Community College and was retired from Western Baptist...

Mary Jane Reed

Mary Jane Reed

Jun 6, 2020

Mary Jane Reed, age 53, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2020, 2:44 a.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, attended Murray State University where she was certified in Child Development, and had been employed as a teacher at the...

Shirley Ann Prather-Freeman

Shirley Ann Prather-Freeman

Jun 3, 2020

Shirley Ann Prather-Freeman, age 71, 0f Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, 1:06 p.m., at her residence.

She was formerly employed at Kroger as a deli-cook.

She is survived by her mother , Thelma Rogers Prather of Paducah; three sons , David Freeman of Fitchbur, WI, Samuel Tarrance Freeman...

Robert Jeffery Simmons

Robert Jeffery Simmons

May 30, 2020

Robert Jeffery Simmons was born January 9, 1960, and passed away at his residence on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at 1:15 p.m.

Robert, affectionately called "Bobby" by both family and friends, was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and attended Draughon's Business College.

He worked as a cook at Shandies and for...

Billy Terry Croom

Billy Terry Croom

May 26, 2020

Billy Terry Croom, "Terry" to his family and many friends, passed away into eternity from the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at 5:45 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2020.  He was 75 years, 9 months and 24 days old.  Terry was born the son of the late Billy Croom and Laura Horton Tharpe in Corinth,...

Baby Ja'Sir Landan Pass

Baby Ja'Sir Landan Pass

May 21, 2020

Ja'Sir Landan Pass, age 1 year, 4 months and 11 days, passed away into his new Heavenly Home from Mercy Health Lourdes on Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 10:21 a.m.

Ja'Sir was born the bouncing baby boy to his loving parents, Jeffery Fox, Jr. and T'Keriyana Pass in Paducah, Kentucky on January 10, 2019.

In...

Rosetta Dismukes Milliken

Rosetta Dismukes Milliken

May 17, 2020

Rosetta Dismukes Milliken, age 81 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Nashville, TN. She formally worked at West Kentucky Vocational-Technical School, Dillard's, and Wal-Mart.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Lawrence B....

Augusta Williams

Augusta Williams

May 14, 2020

Augusta Williams, age 74 of Brookport, passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, 11:43 p.m. at Metropolis Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Metropolis.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar Lee Moore and Fannie Bell Moore, Martha Hancock who raised her as her own....

Carolyn Ann Carruthers

Carolyn Ann Carruthers

May 12, 2020

Carolyn Ann Carruthers, age 74 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, 12:45 a.m. at Riverhaven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church.

Carolyn was known as a loving, kind person with a big smile. She loved taking care of her family, dancing and cooking. Carolyn...

Bryxton Nehemiah Piere Brown

Bryxton Nehemiah Piere Brown

May 11, 2020

Bryxton Nehemiah Piere Brown, infant son of Paytra Brown of Paducah and Bryant Hawkins of Advance, MO passed away on Monday, May 11, 2020, 1:04 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He is also survived by one brother, Arlo Hawkins of Advance, MO, Maternal Grandparents, Christina Mayes, Jemo Mayes and Dana Garnett all of...

Stu E. Broady

Stu E. Broady

May 6, 2020

Stu E. Broady, age 46 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 8:30 a.m. at his residence.

He was a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church, a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and was employed by the City of Paducah in the maintenance department.

He was preceded in death by one...

Charles Phillip Roundtree

Charles Phillip Roundtree

May 6, 2020

Charles Phillip Roundtree, age 59, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020, 5:00 p.m. at his residence.

Phillip was a member of First Missionary Baptist Church of Metropolis, IL, and was a formerly employed with Pizza Inn and Tooye's Sports Bar.

Phillip loved sports, jazz and was an all around comedian.

He...

Derrick Lea'Ed Martin

Derrick Lea'Ed Martin

Apr 15, 2020

Derrick Lea'ed Martin, age 51, of Eau Claire, WI, born in Chicago, IL, formerly of Brookport, IL passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, 11:06 p.m., at his residence.

He was of the Baptist faith.

Derrick was a 1986 graduate of Massac County High School where he was a straight "A" student. After his graduation,...

Sylvanus "Sonny" Ridgeway Ii

Sylvanus "Sonny" Ridgeway Ii

Apr 9, 2020

Sylvanus "Sonny" Ridgeway II, age 75 of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020, 2:50 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church and was the owner of Sonny Ridgeway Construction Company.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sylvester Ridgeway Sr. and Nellie Mae Carson...

Steve Pittman

Steve Pittman

Apr 8, 2020

Steve Pittman, age 67 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020, 1:54 p.m. at Ray & Kay Eckstein Care Center of Paducah.

He was employed as a laborer working various jobs such as construction.  Steve also studied with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene...

Jimmy Dora Caffey

Jimmy Dora Caffey

Apr 6, 2020

Jimmy Dora Caffey, age 62, of Paducah, passed away Monday, April 6, 1:18 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

He attended New Greater Love Church, was a member of the Willing Kings Gospel Quartet, and a retiree of the city of Paducah.

He is survived by one daughter , Veronica Caffey of Paducah; ...

Ralph Scott

Ralph Scott

Apr 6, 2020

Ralph Scott, age 45, of Clarksville, TN formerly of Paducah, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020,2:35 p.m. at the Medical Center Health in Bowling Green, KY.

He was employed as a cook at Zaxby's Restaurant.

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Jones.

He is survived by his wife,...

Kaceston Lar'Mell Dumas

Kaceston Lar'Mell Dumas

Apr 6, 2020

Kaceston Lar'Mell Dumas, born April 6, 2020 passed away on Monday, April 6, 2020, 4:10 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was the infant son born to his parents, Christopher Dumas and Farren Sims of Paducah.  He also leaves to cherish his memories:  one sister, Shandaya Dumas, two brothers, Camarius Dumas and Cu'nareea Dumas all of Paducah;...

Thomas E. Hamilton

Thomas E. Hamilton

Apr 3, 2020

Thomas Edward Hamilton, age 73 of Paducah passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, 11:16 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and a retired Operator from LATA Sharp Company.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Hamilton, his parents, Thomas James Hamilton and Mattie...

Elva Mae Fly Carruthers

Elva Mae Fly Carruthers

Mar 30, 2020

Elva Mae Fly Clark Carruthers, affectionately known as "Mae Mae", departed this life and went to meet The King, her Heavenly Father and Christ Jesus her savior on March 30, 2020, 11:56 p.m., from Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Born July 16, 1939, she was a beloved and devoted daughter, mother, sister, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her loss leaves...

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