Obituaries

Jan 19, 2025

Beverly Jean Vanderford was born on October 4, 1950, in Fulton, Kentucky, to the late Wardell (Buster) McKinney and the late Gwendolyn Johnson-McKinney. She passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, Illinois. She was a resident of South Fulton, Tennessee.

Beverly was a high achiever both academically and socially. She attended and...

Jan 9, 2025

Trenish Leon Mason of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, passed from this life on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at the Stone River Post Acute facility located in Murfreesboro. At the time of his passing, he had attained 77 years and 10 days around the sun.

Trenish was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on December 13, 1947, the son of Harry Mason...

Jan 8, 2025

We celebrate the life of Cassandra Darlene McEwen for a Life Well-Lived.  A life dedicated to Christ, God, and to the service of His people.

Sandy, as she was known, was born in Paducah, Kentucky, in 1949, to the late Vette and Thomas (T.J.) McEwen.  Sandy was the second of six daughters to include Linda, Myrna (late),...

Jan 8, 2025

Buster W. Morrison, Jr. passed away at his residence in Paducah, KY, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at approximately 5:05 p.m.  Buster was born to the late Buster W. Morrison, Sr. and the late Estella Roberta King Morrison on September 13, 1960, in Paducah, KY.  At the time of his death, Buster was blessed to have been on earth...

Jan 3, 2025

Joey O'Shea Watson was a self-employed musician who was known for his love of music. It was not out of the ordinary to find him playing his keyboard or the piano sometimes singing and dancing along to his favorite tunes.

Joey was born December 16, 1963, to the parents of Isaac Watson and Edna Johnson Watson.

Dec 31, 2024

Inolla Ernestine Newsome Waller of Nashville, Tennessee, formerly of both Brookport, Illinois and Paducah, Kentucky, died at the residence of her Niece and Nephew, Hazel and Jeff, in Nassau Bahamas, on December 31, 2024, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Taylor and her parents, James, Carrie, and Lura Newsome....

Dec 27, 2024

Larry Allen McKinney was called to his Heavenly Home from the Jackson Purchase Medical Center of Mayfield, KY, on Friday, December 27, 2024, at approximately 5:00 p.m.  Larry had travelled a full life here on earth for 77 years, 11 months and 23 days.  He was born in Fulton, KY, to the late Wardell McKinney and Gwendolyn Johnson McKinney...

Dec 26, 2024

Derrick Carson passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his residence in Paducah, Kentucky. At the time of his passing, he had reached the age of 71 years, 1 month and 23 days. He was of the Christian faith.

Derrick was born in Washington, D.C. on November 3, 1953, and attended the Washington, D.C. public school...

Dec 24, 2024

Donald Gilford Holt, Jr. was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on November 25, 1949. He was the oldest son of eight children born to the late Donald Gilford Holt, Sr. and the late Gertrude DeFrances Oliver Holt.

At the age of 12, Donald gave his life to Christ and became a member of the Church of the Living...

Dec 23, 2024

Ben Edward "BJ" Hall, Jr. age 44, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024 at Vanderbilt University Hospital in Nashville, TN.

Services are scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025, 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Wade officiating.

Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour....

Dec 19, 2024

Lorna Jean (Booker) Burley 68, of Ashburn, VA passed away on Thursday, December 19, 2024. A Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend – Lorna leaves a legacy of faith, love, and service to others.

Born on August 2, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan to Johnny and Sylvia Booker.  Lorna is survived by her devoted husband of 31...

Dec 16, 2024

Jacqueline Bonita Nailing, a beloved resident of Paducah, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Advent Health in Tampa, Florida. She was 64 years old.

Born on October 30, 1960, in Philipp, Mississippi, Jacqueline was the daughter of the late James Zell Williba and the late L.O. Ease Brown Williba. She was a proud graduate of...

Dec 12, 2024

Laura Ann Parrott went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at 8:20 p.m.  She made her transition from the Green Acres Health Care Center in Mayfield, KY.  at the blessed age of 60 years, 4 months and 21 days.  Laura was born on July 21, 1964, in Mayfield.  Her parents were the...

Dec 7, 2024

Brandon Jamar Bell age 38 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024.

Brandon was of the Baptist Faith and attended Oakalone Christian Church in his earlier years. Brandon was a Hazard Material Handler for the International Association of Heat and Frost Insulators and Allied Workers.

Riding four wheelers and fishing were just a...

Dec 6, 2024

Barbara Maria Browning-Patterson, age 63, peacefully entered the presence of her heavenly Father on Friday, December 6, 2024, at her residence. The daughter of the late Harlan Browning, Sr. and the late Lyda R. Bishop Browning, she graced the world with her presence on September 27, 1961, in Metropolis, Illinois.

Barbara was a 1979 graduate of Paducah...

Nov 27, 2024

Mary Lynn Martin Faint, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, left this earthly life for eternal rest from the ICF Nursing Facility in Clinton, KY, on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 6:02 a.m.  Mary Lynn was blessed to have inhabit her earthly home for approximately 89 years, 10 months, and 6 days.  Her life began on...

Nov 27, 2024

Gary Lynn McDonald II passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Born on February 8, 1975, to Gary L. McDonald and Rosalind Roach Bass, Gary lived a full life totaling 49 years, 9 months and 19 days.

Gary attended church in his younger years and was of...

Nov 26, 2024

Waddell Stewart Franklin Hill, born on March 6, 1946, in Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on November 26, 2024, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 78.  He was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle, friend, mentor, and coach.

Waddell was known for his kindness, thoughtfulness, strength, wisdom, and reliability throughout his life.  He was a...

Nov 25, 2024

Treste' Irene Loving was born the lovely daughter of the late Elnora Loving on August 29, 1962, in Clinton, KY.  On Monday, November 25, 2024, she departed this earthly life in Morristown, VT, and smiled upon the face of her Lord and Savior and reunited with her mom and her many other family members who were awaiting her arrival.  ...

Nov 24, 2024

Linda Scroggins, age 74, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 10:34 pm at Baptist Health of Paducah. Linda was born on May 21, 1950, to the parents of the late Fred Nolen and Frances Duncan Nolen. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Benson Scroggins, a granddaughter, Jaynay Ray, one brother, Bruce...