Obituaries

Apr 26, 2025

Montrece L. Smith of Paducah formerly of Louisville, KY passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the Jewish Hospital in Louisville. At the time of her demise, she was 50 years, 1 month and 16 days.  She was born the lovely daughter to Ralph T. Johnson Sr. and Alma Smith on March 10, 1974 in Paducah, KY....

Apr 26, 2025

Jesse Arnette Travis, age 63, of Paducah, KY transitioned from his earthly body on April 26, 2025. Born on November 16, 1961, Jesse was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend whose presence touched many lives.

Jesse is survived by his devoted wife, Suzanne Travis, and his cherished children: Jessaundra Jackson of Paducah, KY; Jessica Travis...

Apr 17, 2025

Heidi Roberta Deen of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of her passing, Heidi was blessed with 58 years, 6 months and 5 days of life on earth.

Heidi was born on October 12, 1966, in Binghamton, New York, the daughter...

Apr 14, 2025

On Monday, April 14, 2025, Brenda L. Davis passed away at Baptist Health Hospital. At the time of her passing, Brenda had embraced life on earth for 55 years, 6 months, and 7 days.

Brenda L. Davis, aka "BB", was born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 7, 1969, the daughter of Albert Williams and Sylvia Gordon. She...

Apr 12, 2025

Pearlene Thomas, age 100, a longtime resident of Paducah, KY, was called home to her Heavenly Father on Saturday, April 12, 2025, in Broomall, Pennsylvania.

Pearlene was born on September 4, 1924, in Huntington, TN, to the late Neva and Leslie Thomas.

She was a faithful, hardworking, multifaceted, and independent woman who loved her Lord...

Apr 9, 2025

At the family's request in lieu of flowers they ask that you make a donation to the Ja'Ven Bell's Children Fund on behalf of his children. All donation's will be accepted through CPlant Federal Credit Union P. O. Box 9250 Paducah, KY 42002-9250.

The family also requests that any family and friends that have photos or video...

Apr 8, 2025

Jermaine W. Frederick, better known to all as "J. J.", transitioned to eternal life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at his residence. J.J.  was born on September 20, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, to the proud parents of Elijah Frederick and Alice M. Bell.

J .J. graduated from the Hyde Park Academy High School and attended Kenney King...

Apr 7, 2025

Georgia L. Dobson age 91 of Paducah, passed away on Monday, April 7, 2025 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

Georgia was born May 30, 1933, in Fruitland, TN. She was one of seven children born to the late Henry Jackson and the late Mahalia Jackson. Her tenacity and hardworking skills were developed as a child picking cotton...

Mar 26, 2025

On Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at 4:50 p.m. a light was removed from the Brookport, Illinois, and Paducah, Kentucky communities. Sue Carlin Strong, 84, rested from her labor while a patient at Baptist Health Paducah.

Sue, a faithful believer, was a member of Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and was a 1959 graduate of Brookport High School....

Mar 21, 2025

Elmer Maurice "Jack" Pullen passed away peacefully Friday, March 21, 2025, at Bluegrass Hospice Care, Lexington, KY at the age of 81. He was born to the late Maurice Pullen and Nola Sims Pullen. He was a lifelong member of Bethel A.M.E. Church in Brookport. He served his country as a member of the United States Army. He graduated...

Mar 19, 2025

On March 19, 2025, the world lost a vibrant soul with the passing of James Albert McCall, lovingly known as "Pops" to many. Born on August 27, 1948, in Paducah, Kentucky. James lived a full and spirited leaving an indelible mark on everyone who knew him. He spent his final years in Mayfield, Kentucky, calling Fern Terrace home from...

Mar 14, 2025

Harold Ray Collins, affectionately known as "Ray" by family and friends, transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, March 14, 2025, at approximately 12:20 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.  He was born to the union of the late Barney Collins and LoVella Donaldson Collins on March 9, 1957 in Metropolis, IL. At the time of his transition,...

Mar 12, 2025

Abadean Jackson, born on August 18, 1952, in East Prairie, Missouri, was the daughter of the late Charlie Allen and Corine Lacy Allen. At the age of 72, she transitioned to eternal life on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at 3:17 p.m. at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

She was a member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

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Mar 8, 2025

Reverend Robert Ernest Cozart made the most of his brief stay on earth through his service to mankind. He transitioned to his heavenly home on Saturday, March 8, 2025, while a patient at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of his passing, he had acquired 39 years, 3 months...

Feb 25, 2025

Francis Z. Morris Bransford passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice center in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of her passing, Francis had acquired 47 years, 6 months, and 8 days of life.

Francis was born August 17, 1977, in Paducah, Kentucky, the daughter of Billy Wayne Griffin and Patricia...

Feb 18, 2025

Mark Anthony Merriel of St. Louis, Missouri, was a people person who would help anybody. He drove trucks for local companies which afforded him the opportunity to touch many people's lives. He was a leader and a problem solver, and his favorite pastime was listening to music.

Mark was born on April 14,1964 in Titusville, Florida, to...

Jan 26, 2025

Douglas M. Torian, a resident of Brookport, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of his passing, he had traveled 76 years, 1l months and 23 days around the sun.

Douglas was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on February 3, 1948. His parents were the late Fred...

Jan 25, 2025

William Garrett Brewer entered eternal rest at Baptist Health Paducah on Saturday, January 25, 2025,  at approximately 3:38 PM.  William had lived his life here on earth for 77 years, 2 months, and 6 days.  He was born the son of the late Adrian Brewer and Anna B. Gray Brewer in Paducah, Kentucky.

William was of the...

Jan 24, 2025

Alice Faye Cole Lovelace, daughter of the late James L. Cole and the late Alice Taylor Cole Johnson, was born on August 9, 1948 in Haywood County, Tennessee.  Alice passed away peacefully on Friday, January 24, 2025, in Hendersonville, Tennessee. At the time of her passing, she had acquired 76 years, 5 months, and 15 days of life.

Jan 20, 2025

Theresa Louise Sloan passed away on Monday, January 20, 2025, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. She was born March 16, 1967, in Paducah the daughter of Cletus Woods and Dorothy Cole. At the time of her passing, Theresa had acquired 57 years, 10 months and 4 days of life.

Theresa was of the Baptist faith....