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Josephine B. Harvey

Josephine B. Harvey

Sep 21, 2017

Josephine Boling Harvey, age 85, of Paducah, passed away at her residence on Thursday, September 21, 2017, at 4:00 p.m.

She was a Charter Member of New Greater Love Church where she had served with the Mother's Ministry, Women's Ministry, was as a Sunday School teacher and worked in various other ministries within the church.  She was...

Kent F. Woods, Sr.

Kent F. Woods, Sr.

Sep 12, 2017

Kent F. Woods, Sr., 81, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017, 3:15 a.m., at McCracken Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

He was of the Methodist faith.

He is survived by two sons , Ronnie Ray Dodd and Kent F. Woods, Jr. both of Paducah; one granddaughter , Khloe...

Ernestine Gary

Ernestine Gary

Sep 2, 2017

Ernestine Gary, age 73, of the Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area, formerly of Paducah, passed away Saturday, September 2, 2017, at Baylor Scott-White Hospital in Plano, TX.

She was a member of the former Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church and a graduate of  Lincoln High School and West Kentucky Vocational - Technical School.  She was employed with the...

Mary V. Williams

Mary V. Williams

Aug 19, 2017

Mary V. Ray Williams, age 75, of Paducah, passed away, Saturday, August 19, 2017,

1:52 a.m., at Lourdes Hospital.

She was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of both the former Lincoln High School and West Kentucky Vocational Technical School.  She was a retiree of the City of Chicago Department...

Bobbie Jewell Sheffield Robinson

Bobbie Jewell Sheffield Robinson

Aug 11, 2017

Bobbie Jewell Robinson, 85, Paducah passed away on Friday, August 11, 2017, 12:25 p.m.  at her residence.

She was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ and a retiree from the United States Enrichment Corporation.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lancy Sheffield and Lenora Williams Sheffield, her husband, George Robinson, eight...

Gaddis Mims. Jr.

Gaddis Mims. Jr.

Aug 8, 2017

Gaddis Mims, Jr., 80, of Mayfield, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017, 8:58 p.m., at Mills Manor Health and Rehabilitation Center of Mayfield. Gaddis was a member of Second Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Mayfield where he had served as both building and groundskeeper.  He was formerly employed in construction as a concrete finisher and retired while living in...

Ellee Juanita Matthews Peoples

Ellee Juanita Matthews Peoples

Aug 6, 2017

Ellee Juanita Matthews Peoples, age 92, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017, 6:25 a.m., at her daughter's residence in Paducah.

Ellee was a member of Rocky Ford Missionary Baptist Church where she had served as church clerk, treasurer, and as a Sunday school teacher. She was an active member of the West Kentucky Green Valley...

Gerry Anthony Wilson

Gerry Anthony Wilson

Jul 29, 2017

Gerry Anthony Wilson, age 43, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2017, approximately 8:00 p.m., at his residence.

He was of the Baptist faith and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School where he was a member of the Tilghman Tornado football team.  He was formerly employed with Dippin Dots of Paducah.

He is...

Mary Ann Perry

Mary Ann Perry

Jul 27, 2017

Mary Ann Crumble Perry, age 67, of Clinton, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017, 6:25 p.m., at her residence.

Mary was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses.  She attended Hickman County High School and was formerly employed by Brown Shoe Company.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years ...

Rosie Marie Phagan

Rosie Marie Phagan

Jul 26, 2017

Rosie Marie Holland Phagan, age 58, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, July 26, 2017,

10:31 a.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Rosie attended Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church and was a graduate of Heath High School.  She was a self-employed.

Rosie is survived by one son , Marcellus Phagan of Paducah; ...

Jessie Beatrice Bledsoe

Jessie Beatrice Bledsoe

Jul 25, 2017

Jessie Beatrice Thompson Bledsoe, age 74, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2017, 6:15 a.m., at her residence.

She was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and had been formerly employed in both in housekeeping and as a seamstress.

She is survived by one son , Earnest Bledsoe, Jr. of...

Brian C. Hicks

Brian C. Hicks

Jul 23, 2017

Brian C. Hicks, age 37, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017, 8:33 a.m., at Lourdes Hospital.

He is survived by his wife , Cecilie Hill Hicks; his mother , Lynda Dukes Hicks; one son , Laken Hill; two daughters , Mahalia Hicks and Leigh Ann Hill, all...

Margarette Defrancis Burrage

Margarette Defrancis Burrage

Jul 1, 2017

Margarette DeFrancis Burrage, age 68, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017,

5:59 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

Margarette was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries.  She was an active and long-time member of Four Rivers Behavioral Center Workshop and was a devoted participant with the "Buddy Walk" sponsored by Ups and Downs....

Gene Hutcherson

Gene Hutcherson

Jun 29, 2017

Gene Hutcherson, age 69, of South Fulton, TN, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, 6:31 a.m., at his residence.

He was a member of Greater Antioch Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir. He was also a member of Jacksonville Lodge #50, F. & A. M., (P. H. A.) of South Fulton, TN.

...

Bobby Joe Thacker

Bobby Joe Thacker

Jun 22, 2017

Bobby Joe Thacker, age 55, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, June 22, 2017, 1:00 PM, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church where he sang in the choir.  He was a graduate of Caldwell County High School. He was formerly employed with the City of Paducah and was presently employed in...

Charles Edward Bolen

Charles Edward Bolen

Jun 16, 2017

Charles Edward Bolen, age 73, of Paducah, passed away Friday, June 16, 2017, 2:36 p.m. at the McCracken County Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

He was formerly employed as a salesman with Allen Auto Sales and was a 1962 graduate of the former Lincoln High School. He was also a Veteran of the US Army, having served during...

Nellie B. Coleman

Nellie B. Coleman

Jun 5, 2017

Nellie Bernice Coleman, 84, Paducah, KY passed away, Monday, June 5, 2017 at 2:17 p.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Paducah.

She was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ and a homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Benjamin Coleman and Mary Alene Mayes Coleman, four sisters and one...

Herschel Dungey, Jr.

Herschel Dungey, Jr.

Jun 4, 2017

Life Legacy

Herschel Dungey, Jr. was born on December 21, 1944, to the parents of Herschel Dungey, Sr. and Arminta Dungey.

Herschel departed this life on June 4, 2017.

Herschel Dungey, Jr., before coming to Paducah almost five years ago as Human Resources Director for the City of Paducah, lived most...

Jorge Luis Cruz, Jr.

Jorge Luis Cruz, Jr.

May 27, 2017

Jorge Luis Cruz, Jr., age 52, of Paducah, formerly of Bayamon, Puerto Rico, passed away Saturday, May 27, 2017, 7:55 a.m., at his residence.

Jorge attended Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church where he served as groundskeeper. He worked in construction at Kohl's Department Store.

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

Rosie Lee Reynolds

Rosie Lee Reynolds

May 20, 2017

Rosie Lee Reynolds, age 98, of Paducah, passed away, Saturday, May 20, 2017, 5:00 a.m., at McCracken Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker.

She is survived by two daughters , Blanche Hensley and Rosetta Broxsie, both of Paducah; three sons , Edward...

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