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Mildred "Skippy" Broady
Jan 19, 2019
Mildred "Skippy" Broady, age 83, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, 4:10 p.m., at the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was a life-long member of Burks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where she had served as Pastor Steward, and was a member of the church choir, culinary committee and the Addie Lucas Missionary Society....
Antoinice S. Cooper
Jan 19, 2019
Antoinice Sheneall Cooper, age 35, of Clinton, MS formerly of Paducah, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019, 10:57 p.m. at Merit-Health Central Hospital in Jackson, MS.
She attended Holy Tabernacle church where she served as an Usher. Antoinice was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and West Kentucky Community and Technical College pursuing a degree in...
Claudett Delores Bowles
Jan 15, 2019
Claudett Delores Bowles passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2019 at the age of 70. Claudett was born in South Fulton, Tennessee on August 5, 1948, the only daughter to Clarence and Claudia Stunson.
Following the passing of her husband, Randall Keith Bowles, in November of 2018, Claudett purchased her own home for the very first time...
Thomas Paul Pratt
Jan 6, 2019
Thomas Paul Pratt, age 63, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2019, 1:30 a.m., at his residence.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years , Bettye Joyce Long Pratt of Paducah; two sons , Travoze Tharpe and Titio Pratt, both of Paducah;...
Reginold A. "Bubba" Cross
Dec 28, 2018
Reginold A. "Bubba" Cross, age 60 of Paducah formerly of Union City, TN passed away Friday, December 28, 2018 at 12:35 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was a graduate of Union City High School and was formerly employed in the maintenance department at Hampton Inn.
He...
Beckie Carolyn King
Dec 21, 2018
Beckie Carolyn King, age 80, of Bardwell, peacefully entered eternal life Friday, December 21, 2018, 6:15 a.m. at her residence.
Beckie was a member of Mississippi Baptist Church in Bardwell. She was formerly employed at Western Baptist Hospital where she served as a clerk and was a devoted homemaker.
Beckie was an affectionate mother, grandmother,...
Roy Franklin Ray
Dec 14, 2018
Roy Franklin Ray, age 75, of Detroit. MI formerly of Paducah passed away on Friday, December 14, 2018.
He leaves to mourn a daughter, LaToshia Ray, son, Kelly Ray, six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Visitation for Mr. Roy Ray will take place at Butler Funeral Home in Detroit, MI on December 21, 2018 from 2:00...
Robert V. Snipes
Dec 8, 2018
Robert Vincent "Butch" Snipes, age 70, of Paducah, passed away at his residence on Saturday, December 8, 2018, 9:10 a.m.
He was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed as a cook for Steak 'n Shake.
He is survived by two daughters , Angela Harley and Melissa Jenkins, both of Union City,...
Willie "Bill" Allen
Nov 26, 2018
Burial with Military Honors is scheduled for Tuesday, January 8, 2019, 10:00 AM, in the Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Virginia.
Willie Dewitt "Bill" Allen, age 70, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, November 26, 2018, 9:00 p.m. at his residence.
He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a Veteran of the...
Thomas Ellison, Jr.
Nov 26, 2018
Thomas Ellison, Jr., age 76, of Paducah, passed away Monday, 1:15 a.m. November 26, 2018, at the Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. He was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ. He is survived by his friends, Tom Brown and Robert "Herb" Smith, both of Paducah. Funeral services are to be held at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home...
Terry George Howell
Nov 23, 2018
Terry George "OG" Howell, age 63, of Brookport, IL, passed away at his residence on Friday, November 23, 2018, at 12:01 p.m.
Terry was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a Veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam Era. He was also employed as a semi-truck...
Arthur Ray Young
Nov 22, 2018
Arthur Ray Young, age 86, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, November 22, 2018, 9:56 p.m., at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.
He was a member of Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church.
Ray was co-owner and operator of Ray and Lorine's Liquor Store. He was formerly employed by Owens Cleaners, Paducah Packing House and the...
Ivo L. Jones, Jr.
Nov 16, 2018
Ivo L. Jones, Jr., age 71, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018, 12:08 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was a member of St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served as a steward, a trustee, and sang in the Male chorus.
He was a graduate of the former Lincoln High...
Elder Leon Addison
Nov 14, 2018
Leon Addison, age 78, of Paducah, formerly of Harleyville, SC, passed away on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, 3:30 p.m., at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was an associate pastor of Just By Faith Ministries in Metropolis, IL, where he also served on the Trustee Board, the Outreach Ministry, and in building maintenance. He was certified in architectural design and...
Joe Edward Crisp, Jr.
Nov 7, 2018
Joe Edward Crisp, Jr., age 61, of Paducah, formerly of Clinton, KY, passed away Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 11:20 a.m., at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield. Joe was a graduate of Hickman County High School and West Kentucky Technical Vocational School. He is survived by his mother, Elsie Hunter of Mayfield; one daughter, Kayla McDonald of Brookport, IL; one...
Bonnie Sue Hobbs Fields
Oct 22, 2018
Bonnie Sue Fields, age 69, of Paducah, passed away Monday, October 22, 2018, 5:37 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.
Bonnie was a member of Shelton Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Hickory, KY. She was also formerly employed as a Nurse's Aide at the NHE Nursing Home.
Bonnie is survived by her husband of...
Benjamin Aaron Joseph Saberniak
Oct 12, 2018
Benjamin Aaron Joseph Saberniak of Mayfield, Kentucky, departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October 10, 2018,   9:47 a.m., at Jackson Purchase Medical Center, at the age of 34 years, 8 months and 27 days. He was preceded in death by a step-son, DanTonio Morse.
Benjamin received his education through home school until age...
Madge Dobson
Oct 12, 2018
Madge L. Dobson, age 70, of Paducah, passed away Friday, October 12, 2018,
12:01 a.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.
She was of the Baptist faith and worked in restaurant business.
She is survived by one daughter , Jennel Thorpe of Louisville, KY; one...
Juanita Cheryl Collins
Oct 6, 2018
Juanita Cheryl Collins, age 65, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Saturday, October 6, 2018, 12:19 a.m.at the Metropolis Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility in Metropolis, IL.
She was a member of St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church where she served on the Usher Board, Missionary Society and was program chairperson.
She was a graduate of...
James Irvin "Junie" Dawson, Jr.
Oct 5, 2018
James Irvin "Junie" Dawson, Jr., age 59, of Paducah, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018, 1:36 p.m., at the University of Louisville Hospital.
He was a member of First Liberty Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and West Kentucky Vocational Technical School.
He is survived by Six Sons ,...
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