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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...

Lula M. Williams

Lula M. Williams

Mar 28, 2020

Lula Mae Williams was born on December 5, 1932 in Birdeye, Arkansas. She was the first child of eight to Tommy and Effie Mae Williams. Lula accepted Christ at an early age, and worshipped in a Baptist church.

Lula was smart, and as a teenager, was sent to St. Louis to attend a high school where she...

Gloria D. Mchaney Gilmer

Gloria D. Mchaney Gilmer

Mar 16, 2020

Gloria D. McHaney Gilmer age 86 of Paducah, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2020, 12:54 p.m. at the home of her great-niece Meagan McHaney.

Gloria had a nursing degree and was employed by several nursing facilities in the Champaign-Urbana, IL area.

Her family remembers her as being a sassy and...

Catherine Elizabeth Pelham Monger

Catherine Elizabeth Pelham Monger

Mar 12, 2020

OBITUARY

CATHERINE ELIZABETH PELHAM MONGER

November 26, 1928-March 12, 2020

"And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and...

Evelyn J. Hensley

Evelyn J. Hensley

Mar 9, 2020

Evelyn J. Hensley, age 89 of Paducah, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2020, 3:30 p.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of North Crockett Street Church of Christ in Brookport, IL.

She was a retired educator from the Paducah City School System and a charter member of Alpha Kappa Alpha...

Earl E. White, Sr.

Earl E. White, Sr.

Mar 5, 2020

Earl Eugene White, Sr., age 76, of Paducah, passed away, Thursday, March 5, 2020, 11:48 a.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ and a graduate of the former Lincoln High School. He was a graduate of West Kentucky Vocational School where he was certified in carpentry, small engine repair and...

Lajohnna Marie Knox

Lajohnna Marie Knox

Mar 5, 2020

LaJohnna Marie Knox age 40 of Clinton, KY, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, 5:26 a.m., at Mercy Health Lourdes.

She was a lifelong member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church of Oakton, KY, a homemaker, and a graduate of Hickman County High School..

She is preceded in death by her father, Edward McCoy...

Monica D. Farr

Monica D. Farr

Mar 4, 2020

Monica D. Farr, age 39 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 5:39 a.m. at University of Louisville Mary & Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville, KY.

She attended Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church and was a waitress at Patti's Restaurant and Fat Moe's.

She is preceded in death by her mother, Anita L. Carruthers....

Phyllis Jean Foy

Phyllis Jean Foy

Feb 29, 2020

Phyllis Jean Foy, age 74 of Metropolis, Illinois,  passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

There will be no visitation or services.

Lottie L. Mcclure

Lottie L. Mcclure

Feb 29, 2020

Lottie L. McClure age 78 of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020,11:45 a.m. at her son's residence in Paducah.

She was a member of New Zion Covenant Church in Dalton, IL, where she was the president of the Usher Ministry and Joseph Storehouse Food Pantry she also served as chairperson of the Women's Ministry...

April Marie Mims Mcnutt

April Marie Mims Mcnutt

Feb 26, 2020

April Marie Mims McNutt, age 33, of Mayfield, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 4:01 a.m. at Jackson Purchase Medical Center of Mayfield.

She was employed in retail at the Goodwill Industries. April attended Second Christian Church Disciples of Christ. She attended Fisk University and graduated from the University of Phoenix.

She is...

Christina Bloodworth Starks

Christina Bloodworth Starks

Feb 24, 2020

Christina Bloodworth Starks, age 61, of Paducah, passed away Monday, February 24, 2020, 5:20 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Just By Faith Ministries of Metropolis, IL where she served on the Mother's Board was an Armour Bearer and sang in the church choir. She was...

George W. Donelson Sr.

George W. Donelson Sr.

Feb 23, 2020

George W. Donelson, Sr., age 66, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020. 2:10 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

He was a member of The Church of The Living God Interdenominational where he served as treasurer, and on both the Trustee Board and the Bus ministry.

He...

Etta Mae Jenkins

Etta Mae Jenkins

Feb 17, 2020

Etta Mae Watkins Jenkins, age 89 of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2020, 6:13 a.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the culinary staff.

She was a retired educator from the Paducah Public School System working in the Headstart...

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