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Jessie Mae Jones

Jessie Mae Jones

Feb 11, 2015

Jessie Mae Jones, age 72, of Urbana, Illinois formerly of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. on February 11, 2015 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her first husband , Harold Raymond Bolen, 2nd Husband Leslie Jones and her parents Charlie Flemons and Martha Backstrom Flemons and six brothers. Survivors include four daughters, Vernettia Flemons, Urbana, Illinois;...

Jerry W. Murdock

Jerry W. Murdock

Feb 8, 2015

Jerry W. Murdock, 60, Paducah, KY passed away at 10:00 p.m. Sunday, February 8, 2015, at his residence in Paducah. Jerry was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries. He was formerly employed with Martin Marietta Energy Systems in Shipping & Receiving for 25 years. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Cora Mae Jenkins Murdock, and...

Isaiah Cornell Prude

Isaiah Cornell Prude

Jan 31, 2015

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Ruby Lee Jones

Ruby Lee Jones

Jan 25, 2015

Ruby Lee Jones, 70, Nashville, TN formerly of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015, 8:38 pm at her residence in Nashville, TN. She was a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church where she served on the Culinary Committee. Ruby formerly worked in housekeeping at Superior Care Nursing Home. Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny Jones...

Randall Jarrett Anderson

Randall Jarrett Anderson

Jan 19, 2015

Randall Jarret Anderson, 38, Houston, TX, formerly of Paducah, KY, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 in Houston. Jarret was a former member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School where he played in the band. Jarret worked as a clerk in various retail stores. He was preceded in death by his father,...

Melvie Louise Lowery

Melvie Louise Lowery

Jan 14, 2015

Melvie L. Cork Lowery, age 75, of Paducah, KY, died on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO, at 9:10 am. She was formerly employed by the Supreme Life Insurance Company and Bright's Department Store, and was a volunteer at Western Baptist Hospital in the gastrology department. She retired as a Kynar Chemical Operator from Arkema...

Amontre' Markell Shelton

Amontre' Markell Shelton

Jan 5, 2015

Amontre' Markell Shelton, 15, of Paducah passed away on Monday, January 5, 2015, 6:40 pm, at Lourdes Hospital. He was a member of First Love Seventh Day Adventist Church and was an 8th grade student at Paducah Middle School where he played football. He is survived by his parents, Brandon Terrell Shelton of Paducah and Rhonda Mays of Paducah; his...

Robert Louis Johnson

Robert Louis Johnson

Dec 30, 2014

Robert Louis Johnson, 83 years and 12 days old, left his earthly home for eternal rest on Tuesday, December 30, 2014, 6:50 PM, from Tri-Star StoneCrest Medical Center in Smyrna, Tennessee. He was born to the late George Monroe and Mary Lee Bradsford Johnson on December 18, 1931, in Fulton County, Kentucky. Robert was also preceded in death by his...

Roland Jackson, Jr.

Roland Jackson, Jr.

Dec 18, 2014

Roland Jackson, Jr., 47, Paducah, passed away Thursday, December 18, 2014, 10:00 am, at Baptist Health Northeast in LaGrange, KY. He was a member of the former Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church and formerly employed with Con-Agra Industries of Mayfield. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Jackson of Hopkinsville, KY; a daughter, Zayri Catherine Jackson of South Fulton, TN...

Gladys Mae "Polly" Hester

Gladys Mae "Polly" Hester

Dec 14, 2014

Gladys "Polly" M. Hester passed away Sunday, 9:30 a.m., December 14, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Gladys was a life-long member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church where she served as an usher and served on the Culinary Committee. She was also a member of the Interdenominational Union Ushers, a Duchess of Paducah and a member of the Homemaker's...

Conne L. Watts

Conne L. Watts

Dec 13, 2014

Conne L. Watts, 78, Paducah, passed away Saturday, December 13, 2014, 10:35 am, at Baptist Health Paducah. He attended St. John African Methodist Episcopal Church and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and retired from the City of Paducah in the Sanitation Department. He is survived by his...

Harold V. Smith

Harold V. Smith

Dec 8, 2014

Harold Vincent Smith was born to Harold D. Smith and Velma G. Smith Wade both who preceded him in death. He departed this life on Monday, December 8, 2014 at 12:50 AM in his second hometown, Chicago, Illinois. Harold grew up determined to be a big fish in a big pond. He left Brookport, IL at an early age in...

Viola Arnold Hunt

Viola Arnold Hunt

Dec 3, 2014

Viola Arnold Hunt, 85, of Paducah, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 3, 2014, 3:30 p.m., at Lourdes Hospital. She was a very devoted Mother and Grandmother. She showed the love of Christ to everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Hunt, Sr.; four daughters, an infant daughter Mary...

Evelyn Winston Simpson

Evelyn Winston Simpson

Dec 3, 2014

Evelyn Simpson, 82, Paducah, passed away, Wednesday, December 3. 2014, 8:59 pm, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. Evelyn was of the Baptist faith and was formerly employed in housekeeping at Jacob Paving Company in Detroit, MI. She is survived by five brothers, William Jones of Racine, WI, Gene Jones and Willie Jones, both of Columbia, MO, Lannie...

Gary Jerome Caison

Gary Jerome Caison

Nov 26, 2014

Gary Jerome Caison, 53, Paducah, passed away Wednesday, November 26, 2014, 7:33 pm, at Baptist Health Paducah. Gary was of the Baptist faith. He was a graduate of Meridian High School in Mounds, IL, and attended Shawnee Community College where he received certification in welding and West Kentucky Vocational School where he was certified in auto mechanics. Gary is survived...

Early C. Rouse Stone

Early C. Rouse Stone

Nov 19, 2014

Early C. Rouse Stone, 75, Paducah, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014, 1:30 am, at McCracken Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. Early was a member of New Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir, served on the Mother's Board and Culinary Committee. She was formerly employed with the United States Enrichment Corporation as an...

Franklin Sanders Bradford

Franklin Sanders Bradford

Nov 17, 2014

Franklin Sanders Bradford, 62, Metropolis, IL, passed away Monday, November 17, 2014, 8:46 am, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL. Franklin was a member of North Crockett Street Church of Christ in Brookport, Illinois. He was a 35 year employee of Honeywell International Incorporation and a member of the United Steel Workers Union Local #7669. He was also a...

Birdie "Mama Birdie" Miller Reeves Claybrooks

Birdie "Mama Birdie" Miller Reeves Claybrooks

Nov 16, 2014

Birdie Miller Reeves Claybrooks, 102, Paducah, made her celestial transition on Sunday, November 16, 2014, 2:00 am, from Superior Care Home-Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah. "Mama Birdie" as she was affectionately known by her grandchildren, great grandchildren and friends, was a member of Ninth Street Church of Christ where she was a former Sunday School Teacher. She was a...

Victor Lee Snardon

Victor Lee Snardon

Nov 10, 2014

Victor Lee Snardon, 64, Bowling Green, KY, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. 9:51 am at the Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Victor was a member of Greater Taylor Chapel in Franklin, KY, where he served as Pastor Steward and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed as a custodian for Ken-Way Services. Victor was preceded in death by her...

Fred Bradley Gray

Fred Bradley Gray

Nov 7, 2014

Fred Bradley Gray, age 59, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 7, 2014, 12:31 pm at his residence. He was a member of Shepherd Street Baptist Church in Princeton, KY. He had been employed with The Paducah Housing Authority in maintenance. He was a graduate of Caldwell County High School and a Veteran of the United States Navy. He...

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