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Lynda A. Young

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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 ...

Reverend Sarah A. Stratton

Reverend Sarah A. Stratton

Mar 9, 2014

Reverend Sarah Stratton, 85, Paducah, KY passed away Sunday, March 9, at 5:45 pm at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was former Pastor and member of Church of the Living GOD, the Pillar and Ground of the Truth of Paducah, KY. She earned her Associates Degree from Murray State University. She was a member of the...

Donald Ray Evans, Sr.

Donald Ray Evans, Sr.

Mar 2, 2014

Donald R. Evans, Sr., 77, of Metropolis, IL, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014, 10:23 am, at his residence. Donald was a member of Mt. Horeb Church in Metropolis where he sang in the Male Chorus. He retired from the maintenance department at Honeywell of Metropolis. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam Era....

Brenda Kay Brazier

Brenda Kay Brazier

Feb 27, 2014

Funeral service for Brenda Kay Blue Brazier, age 57, of Paducah will be held on Saturday, March 8, 2014, 12 noon at the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church located at 1201 South 8th Street in Paducah. Reverend Doctor James L. Hudson and Reverend Doctor Calvin R. Cole, Sr. will officiate Entombment will follow in Maplelawn Park Cemetery. She passed away...

Donald Ray "Bugsy" Evans, Jr.

Donald Ray "Bugsy" Evans, Jr.

Feb 22, 2014

Donald Ray "Bugsy" Evans, Jr., 45, Metropolis, IL, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2014, 11:13 am, at his residence. Donald was a member of Mt. Horeb Church in Metropolis where he served as Usher and played the bongos in the church band. He was formerly employed at both Sonic and Hardees. Donald was a graduate of Massac County High School....

Erica Lynn Wright

Erica Lynn Wright

Feb 14, 2014

Erica Lynn Wright age 45 of Chicago, IL, formerly of Paducah, KY was born to Tom and Willa Deane' Overstreet Wright on February 24, 1968 in Paducah, Kentucky. She joined her Grandparents, Willard and Rozelle Overstreet, Grandmother Rosie Wright, Sister Avis Elaine Wright and Cousin Noel D. Williams in heaven on February 14, 2014. Erica attended Paducah Tilghman High School...

Teressa E Curtis

Teressa E Curtis

Feb 11, 2014

Teressa E. Curtis, aka "Nannie", was the oldest of five children born February 5, 1941, in Clinton, Kentucky to Eugene and Theoria Ellerson Curtis. Teressa exchanged her earthly existence for eternal rest in God's Heavenly Kingdom on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, 1:00 am, from her residence in Clinton, Kentucky. At the time of her demise she was 73 years,...

Leslie H. Hawkins

Leslie H. Hawkins

Feb 5, 2014

Leslie H. Hawkins, 65, Paducah, passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2014, 10:00 pm, at his residence. Leslie was a member of Full Gospel Assembly and attended Paducah Tilghman High School. He was a self-employed painter and carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Martha V. Hawkins of Paducah; four daughters, Leslie Rene Hawkins of San Antonio, TX, Cynthia S. Roman...

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