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Laura Pullen Frazier

Laura Pullen Frazier

Jun 21, 2018

Laura Pullen Frazier, age 75 of Dallas, Texas formerly of Paducah passed away on Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 8:44 p.m. at Diversicare of Lake Highlands Dallas under VITAS Hospice.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church of Paducah where she served as an usher.

She was a graduate of West Kentucky...

Dorothy Freeman Crim

Dorothy Freeman Crim

Jun 19, 2018

Dorothy Mae Freeman Crim, age 77, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 5:47 p.m., at her residence.

Dorothy was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries. She was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and had been employed with Spiegel's of Chicago, IL and with the Paducah Housing Authority.

She is...

Jerry Lee Southward

Jerry Lee Southward

Jun 19, 2018

Jerry Lee Southward, age 63, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2018, 10:20 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Jerry was a former member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a certified auto mechanic through West Kentucky State Vocational School. ...

Norma Louise Long

Norma Louise Long

Jun 18, 2018

Norma Louise Long, age 81, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2018, 3:50 a.m.,  at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

She attended St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church.  She was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and was employed as a substitute teacher with the Youngstown Ohio Public School System.

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Terry Lamont "Solo" Holland

Terry Lamont "Solo" Holland

Jun 13, 2018

Terry "Solo" Lamont Holland, age 51, of Clarksvlle, TN, formerly of Paducah, passed away, Wednesday, June 13, 2018, 7:40 a.m., at Tennova of Clarksville in Clarksville, TN.

He was of the Baptist faith and attended Paducah Tilghman High School.

Terry is survived by his wife , Patrinka McHaney Holland; one son ...

Janis Elaine Murphy

Janis Elaine Murphy

Jun 10, 2018

Janis Elaine Murphy, age 69, of Murray, passed away a her residence on Sunday, June 10, 2018, 1:10 p.m. Arrangements are incomplete at Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home.

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...

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