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Valerie Ann Hayes

Valerie Ann Hayes

May 6, 2018

Valerie Ann Hayes, age 39, of Wingo, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018, 11:13 p.m., at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

She was a member of Greater St. Paul Ministries where she served on the Praise Dance Team.

She was employed as a direct support professional at ResCare of Benton and was a graduate of

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Mary Louise Donaldson

Mary Louise Donaldson

May 1, 2018

Mary Louise Ross Donaldson, age 99, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2018 in Carbondale, Illinois.

She was a long-time member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Senior Choir and was a Sunday School teacher.  She retired as an instructor from West Kentucky State Vocational School.

She was preceded...

Clifford Donald Robinson Sr.

Clifford Donald Robinson Sr.

May 1, 2018

Clifford Donald Robinson Sr., 81 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 7:06 a.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Clifford was a longtime member of Rosary Chapel Catholic Church and was a graduate of West Kentucky State Vocational school where he received a degree in barbering. He owned and operated Robinson and Son's Janitoral...

Artie Petty-Wickes

Artie Petty-Wickes

Apr 30, 2018

Artie Petty Wickes, 57, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away April 30, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Ms. Wickes was a graduate of Murray High School and Murray State University where she obtained her Associates Degree in Communication Engineering. She formerly was a disc jockey as "Lovely Laura" with WDXR.

Ms. Wickes was also employed...

Marilynne Bunton

Marilynne Bunton

Apr 29, 2018

Marilynne Stubblefield Bunton, age 49, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, April 29, 2018, 6:00 a.m., at her residence.

Marilynne was a member of Trinity New Hope Christian Church of Mayfield where she sang in the church choir. She was a graduate of Mayfield High School and Western Kentucky University where she received a bachelor's degree in...

Rose Mary Calbert

Rose Mary Calbert

Apr 27, 2018

Rose Mary Calbert, age 69, of Paducah, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018, 7:54 a.m., at her residence.

She was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and was formerly employed at the 10 th Street Laundry as a presser.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years , Robert...

Rastus Whittemore Jr.

Rastus Whittemore Jr.

Apr 22, 2018

Rastus Whittemore Jr., age 80 of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2018 1:35 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

He retired from the Paducah Public School Systems as an auto mechanics substitute instructor. He was a retired veteran of the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife of 57 years,...

Waver Swanson Woods

Waver Swanson Woods

Apr 22, 2018

Waver Swanson Woods, age 47, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018, 11:00 p.m., at St. Mary and Elizabeth Hospital in Louisville.

Waver was a member of the Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church where she served on both the Women's Ministry and the Culinary Arts Committee. She was formerly employed as a manager at Goodwill...

Joyce Booker

Joyce Booker

Apr 20, 2018

Joyce Dale Jones Booker, age 79, of Paducah, passed away Friday, April 20, 2018, 4:51 a.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a member of Central Church of Christ and was formerly employed as a baker with Keebler Cookies.

She was also a volunteer with the Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizen's Center.

Joyce is...

Helen Donzella Sherley

Helen Donzella Sherley

Apr 17, 2018

Helen Donzella Sherley, age 58, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018, 6:35 a.m., at the Life Care Center in LaCenter, Kentucky.

Helen was a member of the former Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church and was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School.  She was employed in housekeeping at the former Executive Inn.

She...

Barbara Nell Clark

Barbara Nell Clark

Apr 15, 2018

Barbara Nell Clark, age 62, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018, 4:50 a.m., at her residence.

She was both pastor and member of Temple of Faith Church in Paducah. She was formerly employed with the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Prentice Clark...

Peggy T. Gary

Peggy T. Gary

Apr 11, 2018

Peggy T. Gary, 63, Paducah passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018, 10:14 a.m. at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Peggy was a member of Rosary Chapel Catholic church and a Certified Nursing Assistant being formerly employed with Medco Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and Lourdes Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her...

Willie James Ricks

Willie James Ricks

Apr 9, 2018

Willie James Ricks, age 79, of Paducah, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018, 7:32 a.m., at his residence.

Willie was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  He was a retired warehouse laborer for Petter Supply and was formerly employed with the Illinois Central  Gulf Railroad.

He is survived by his wife...

James Earl Martin Sr.

James Earl Martin Sr.

Apr 9, 2018

James "Pee Wee" Earl Martin, Sr., age 65, of Paducah, passed away at his residence on Monday, April 9, 2018, at 1:59 p.m.

James was employed as a butcher with Metzger's Packing Company for over 30 years.

He is survived by his wife , Devonna "Tiny" Winston Martin of Paducah; two sons...

John Henry Lowery

John Henry Lowery

Apr 8, 2018

John H. Lowery, age 73, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, April 8, 2018, 10:30 a.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries where he served as a deacon. He was a veteran of the US Army, having served during the Vietnam Era.

He is survived by three daughters ...

Roy Thomas Jackson

Roy Thomas Jackson

Apr 2, 2018

Roy Thomas Jackson, age 61, of Paducah, passed away Monday, April 2, 2018, 9:47 a.m., at Lourdes Hospital.

He was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church and was a graduate from West Kentucky Community and Technical College. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps serving during the Vietnam Era.

He...

Odie Lee Cole Sr.

Odie Lee Cole Sr.

Mar 28, 2018

Odie Lee Cole, Sr., age 80, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2018, 5:39 p.m., at Lourdes Hospital.

Odie was a member of the First Love Seventh Day Adventist Church.  He was co-owner of

of Cole's Janitorial Service and the former C & O Barbecue.

He is survived by one daughter...

Dr. W. Winston Barnard

Dr. W. Winston Barnard

Mar 28, 2018

Winston Barnard, M.D., age 95, died Wednesday morning, March 28, 2018, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Mississippi, he served in the United States Army in India during World War II. Dr. Barnard graduated from Ole Miss and received his MD from the University of Tennessee at Memphis. He practiced general medicine and surgery for over a...

Martha Virginia Hawkins

Martha Virginia Hawkins

Mar 23, 2018

Martha V. Hawkins, age 88, of Paducah, passed away Friday, March 23, 2018, 2:50 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Mrs. Hawkins was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board, Culinary Arts Committee, Youth Ministry, Welcoming Committee and the Missionary/Outreach Committee.  She was...

Eric J. White

Eric J. White

Mar 23, 2018

FUNERAL SERVICE - Saturday, March 31, 2018 6:00 P.M. Pettus Rowland Funeral Home Chapel

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