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Diane Smith Pollard
Jul 13, 2014
Dianne Smith Pollard, age 69, of Peekskill, New York, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, 5:20 am at the Newburgh Health Care Center of Newburgh, IN. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church and a 20-year employee of the Veterans Administration Hospital of Peekskill, NY as a dietician. She was preceded in death by her...
Samuel Lee Miner
Jul 13, 2014
Samuel Lee Miner, 60, Owensboro, KY formerly of Clinton, KY passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014, 1:55 am, at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. Samuel was formerly employed at both Hilliard's Farm and Seed Company and Black's Farm. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Miner and Augustus Gibson Miner; three brothers and two sisters. He is survived by...
Reverend Dr. Wardelle G. Harvey, Sr.
Jul 8, 2014
Harvey, Sr., Wardelle G. (June 12, 1926 – July 8, 2014) On Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at 6:25 p.m., Rev. Dr. Wardelle G. Harvey, Sr., retired pastor of New Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church, civil rights activist, and politician, breathed his last breath on earth. After a brief hospitalization, he died peaceably, at the age of 88. Born in Boonville,...
Donnie Ray Freeman
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...
Amy Renee Horice
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...
Willa Mae Mcghee
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...
Brian Keith Rouse
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...
Lynda A. Young
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...
Xander Anthnoy English Cleary
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...
Jacqueline Denise Rush
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...
Charlene "Cha" Duffy
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...
Willie James "Uncle James" Smith
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...
Allie Raymell Bryant
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...
Robert Lemuel Keeling
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...
Charles "Chuck" Williams
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...
Revie Shannon Jr.
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...
Dolores C. White
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...
Billy G Perry
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...
Donna Lynn Ferguson
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...
Fannie L Taylor
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 ...
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