Obituaries

Jul 5, 2014

Donnie Ray Freeman, 62, Wichita, Kansas, formerly of Paducah, passed away, July 5, 2014, in Wichita, Kansas. Donnie was a member of Ephesians Church of God in Christ in Wichita where he served as Elder and Sunday School van driver. He was a 1970 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and was formerly employed with Ingles Shipyard, Avondale Shipyard, and...

Jun 28, 2014

On Saturday, June 28, 2014, at approximately 2:59 pm, Amy Renee Horice, at the age of 41 years, 3 months, and 16 days, went to live with the Heavenly Father in her newly prepared home. She was born the lovely daughter to her proud parents Jerry Crittendon and Lottie Bynum Polledo on March 12, 1973 in Union City, Tennessee. Amy...

Jun 22, 2014

Willa Mae McGhee, age 89, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Brookport, Illinois passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014, at Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Private graveside rites were held on Saturday, June 28, 2014, 1:00 p.m. at the Smotherman Cemetery of Brookport, Illinois. She was married to Harrison McCorkle, Jr. in 1949. Willa was a lifelong caretaker and...

Jun 22, 2014

Brian Keith Rouse, 51 years, 8 months, and 24 days old, left his earthly home and entered his celestial home at 11:11 AM on Sunday, June 22, 2014 from Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was born on September 28, 1962, in West Paducah to Burnett Lee Crice and Iva R. Rouse. Brian was also preceded in death by paternal...

Jun 15, 2014

Lynda A. Young, age 67, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday June 15, 2014, 10:32 a.m. at her residence. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School and Draughon's Business College. Lynda was a member of Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board , Usher's Board and Trustee of the Church. She was the...

Jun 10, 2014

Xander "Baby X" Anthony English Cleary, infant son of Xsavier Cleary and Kristen S. English, went to be with our Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 7:14 pm. Xander brought smiles and love out of everyone he touched. He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandparents Joe Cleary and LaRena Trice Cleary. In addition to his parents, Xander...

Jun 3, 2014

Funeral services for Jacqueline Rush, age 55, Paducah, formerly of Cairo, IL will be Sunday, June 8, 2014, 5:00 p.m. at New Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Fred Ford officiating. She passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014, 2:48 a.m. at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Paducah. She was a graduate of Cairo High School and was of...

Jun 1, 2014

Charlene Duffy, 74, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014, 10:30 A.M. at her residence. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church and was formerly employed by Moxley Industries of Racine, WI as a Punch Press Operator and at Life Care Center of Paducah as a CNA. She is survived by One Son, Dwight Duffy of...

May 16, 2014

Willie James Smith, 84, of Paducah, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014, 4:20 am, at McCracken Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He attended Clay Street Christian Church of Paducah, KY and Second Christian Church of Mayfield, KY. He retired from the City of Chattanooga, TN City Refuse Department and was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by...

May 14, 2014

Allie Raymell Fields Bryant, 71, Paducah, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2014, 2:50 pm, at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church and a former member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she sang in the church choir, served as both an usher , Sunday School teacher, on the Culinary Department and was secretary...

Apr 12, 2014

Robert Lemuel Keeling, 69, Paducah, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 ,7:21 P.M. at his residence in Paducah, Kentucky.

He was a member of the former Church Of The Living God, Pillar & Ground of the Truth, a graduate of Lincoln High School and a retired mechanic. He was a member of several motorcycle...

Apr 12, 2014

Charles Edward " Chuck" Williams, age 63 ,Paducah ,passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2014 ,5:55 P.M. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

He attended Ninth Street Church of Christ and was a retiree of General Tire and Rubber Company in Mayfield, Ky. with 30 Years of service. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High...

Apr 2, 2014

Revie Shannon, Jr., 82, Paducah, passed away, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, 12:45 pm, at Baptist Health of Paducah.

He was a member of Bethel A.M.E Church of Brookport, Il, a retiree of the Kentucky Department of Transportation and a Veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife , Lois...

Mar 25, 2014

Dolores C. Alston White, age 84, of Paducah answered her heavenly call on Tuesday, March 25, 2014, 3:36 p.m. from Baptist Health of Paducah.

Dolores was a long-time member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church where she served in the Culinary Ministry and the Faith and Food Ministry. She was employed for many years as a supervisor...

Mar 17, 2014

Billy G. Perry, 75, Paducah, passed away Monday, March 17, 2014, 7:00 am, at his residence.

Billy was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and an Air Force Veteran, serving during the Vietnam War Era with the 4510 th Civil Engineering Squad. He was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and was formerly...

Mar 16, 2014

Donna Lynn Ferguson, age 48, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2014, 2:14 am at Baptist Health of Paducah.

She was a member of the former Clay Street Christian Church where she sang in the choir. A graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, Donna was employed with Goody's Retail Store.

Donna was preceded...

Mar 15, 2014

Fannie L Taylor, 91, Paducah, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014, 1:00 am, at Brighton Cornerstone Health Care Facility in Madisonville, KY.

She was a member of Ware Memorial Church of God in Christ. She served as the Senior Mother of The Mothers' Board Committee and as assistant church treasurer.

She is survived by ...