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James Edward Scott

James Edward Scott

Jun 8, 2018

James "Tack Hammer" Edward Scott, age 67, of Paducah, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018, 7:00 p.m. at his residence.

James was of the Baptist faith and had sung in a gospel quartet, "The Holy Aires".  He was a graduate of Lone Oak High School and a retired mechanic with Shelby's Wheel and Tire Company of Paducah,...

Jimmy Lee Terry

Jimmy Lee Terry

Jun 7, 2018

Jimmy Lee Terry, 75, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 , 11:15 a.m., at Baptist Health of Paducah.

His profession was a Horse Trainer at  Luther Carson Park. He was a member of Miles Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church where he served as a Steward, Trustee and sang in the church choir.

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Clarence "John Wayne" Early

Clarence "John Wayne" Early

Jun 4, 2018

Clarence "John Wayne" Early, age 62, of Paducah, passed away Monday, June 4, 2018, 11:50 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a member of Harvest Prayer Center in Indianapolis, IN and was employed for 15 years as a truck driver for J.B. Hunt Trucking Company and Transport Services.

He is...

Lonnie Sue Crockett

Lonnie Sue Crockett

May 28, 2018

Lonnie Sue Burton Crockett, age 84, of Paducah, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, 2:46 a.m., at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

Lonnie was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker.

She is survived by two sons , Charles Crockett of Paducah and Larry Crockett of Lexington, KY; one grandson,...

Andrew Mcgowain

Andrew Mcgowain

May 28, 2018

Andrew McGowain, age 90, of Fulton, passed away Monday, May 28, 2018, 1:48 a.m., at the Marion Veterans Affairs Hospital in Marion, IL.

Andrew was a member of Kishwaukee Church of Christ in Rockford, IL and faithfully served his country during World War II in both the US Army and the US Air Force.

He...

Paul Edward White

Paul Edward White

May 17, 2018

Paul Edward White, 75, of Long Beach, CA, formerly of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2018.

He was a former member of Harrison Street Baptist Church .

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gus White, Sr. and Alberta Cooper White, four brothers and four sisters.

Survivors include his ...

Tony F. Walker

Tony F. Walker

May 14, 2018

Tony F. Walker, 61, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Mayfield, KY passed away at his residence on Monday, May 14, 2018.

Tony was a member of Second Christian Church and was a graduate of Mayfield High School and attended Western Kentucky University.

He is survived by his siblings Michael Walker, Howard Moss, Lisa Burnett, and...

Jerry Scott Dukes Jr.

Jerry Scott Dukes Jr.

May 10, 2018

Memorial services for Jerry Scott Dukes, Jr., age 39, formerly of Metropolis will be held on Saturday, June 16, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. at Just By Faith Ministries of Metropolis with Reverend Dr. Gwendolyn Duncan officiating.

Jerry passed away on May 10, 2018 at his residence in Las Vegas, Nevada. He was a graduate of Massac County...

Debbie K. Johnson

Debbie K. Johnson

May 9, 2018

Debbie K. Johnson, age 58, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2018, 9:56 p.m., at Lourdes Hospital.

Debbie was a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. She was formerly employed as a graphic designer with the Paducah Sun newspaper.

She is survived by her husband...

Joseph T. Scott Jr.

Joseph T. Scott Jr.

May 7, 2018

Joseph T. Scott, Jr., age 60, of Bowling Green, KY, formerly of Paducah, passed away Monday, May 7, 2018, 5:14 p.m., at his residence.

Joseph was a member of Enoch Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was employed as a computer specialist with US Bank. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and was a graduate...

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...

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