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John Samuel "Sam" Dickerson

John Samuel "Sam" Dickerson

Mar 31, 2012

John "Sam" Dickerson, 70, Stone Mountain, Georgia, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky died Saturday, March 31, 2012, 3:14 p.m.at DeKalb Medical Center in Stone Mountain, Georgia. He was a former member of Antioch Baptist Church in Brownsville ,TN. and was educated in the Brownsville, Tennessee School System. He was an agriculturalist. He is survived by his father, Ernest Dickerson, Milwaukee, WI;...

Deacon Bobby James White

Deacon Bobby James White

Mar 23, 2012

On Friday, March 23, 2012, 1:43 a.m., Bobby James White, quietly and peacefully passed from earth to glory at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Today we bow in humble submission to thank you Lord for the time we had to spend with our dear loved one. Bobby James "Bob" White...

John W. Kyles, Jr.

John W. Kyles, Jr.

Feb 27, 2012

John W. Kyles, Jr. 66, of Paducah, formerly of Cairo, IL, died on Monday, February 27, 2012, 2:10 a.m., at Western Baptist Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by a daughter, Alice Fitzgerald and a son, John Wayne Kyles, both of Carbondale, IL; a step-father, Charles McCarthy of Brookfield, MS; six grandchildren; 4 step-daughters, Virgie Mae...

Clyde Derrick "Derry" Wallis

Clyde Derrick "Derry" Wallis

Feb 23, 2012

Clyde Derrick (Derry) Wallis, age 60, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012, 11:15 a.m., at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church and was previously employed by Pilgrims Pride in Management. He was a graduate of Springdale High School in Springdale, AR, and attended the University of Arkansas...

Theodore Roosevelt Talley

Theodore Roosevelt Talley

Feb 19, 2012

Theodore Roosevelt Talley, 53, Paducah, KY passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2012, 9:28 pm at his residence. Roosevelt attended New Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School where he played drums in the band. Roosevelt was employed for several years by VMV Enterprises. He was preceded in death by His father, Calvin L....

Earnest Jerome Hamilton

Earnest Jerome Hamilton

Feb 16, 2012

Earnest Jerome Hamilton, 24, Paducah, passed away Thursday, February 16, 2012, 10:14 pm at the Bowling Green Medical Center in Bowling Green, KY. Jerome was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he played the Drums. He was a Veteran of the United States Army where he served as a Signa Support Systems Specialist and served in Iraq...

Earl E. Watts

Earl E. Watts

Feb 12, 2012

Earl E. Watts, 78, Paducah, died Sunday, February 12, 2012, 8:40 pm at Medco Center of Paducah. He attended St. James Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. Watts was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and West Kentucky Vocational School. He retired from Great Lakes Steel Industry in Detroit, Michigan. He was formerly employed by Paducah's Owen Cleaners and Wells...

Bernice Marie Glore Humbles

Bernice Marie Glore Humbles

Jan 29, 2012

Bernice Marie Glore Humbles, 85, left this earthly life in peace and tranquility on January 29, 2012, 4:22 p.m. Bernice was a beautiful, compassionate, giving and loveable lady. Bernice found enjoyment in bringing joy to others with her warm heart and glowing smile radiating like beams of sunshine warming all of those around her. After working several downtown jobs during...

Inez Allen

Inez Allen

Jan 24, 2012

Inez Allen, 91, formerly of Paducah, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, 6:48 a.m. at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady Allen; parents, Tom and Laura Lacy, a brother, Arthur Lacy and sister, Corine Lacy, two nieces, Mary Allen and Mable Spears, and two nephews, Isaiah Allen and...

Clara E. Hollins

Clara E. Hollins

Jan 19, 2012

Clara E. Hollins, 75, of Paducah, died, Thursday, January 19, 2012, 11:10 p.m., at Lourdes Hospital. Clara was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served as president of the Pastor's Aide, president of the Sisterhood, vice-president of the Missions Ministry, chairperson of the Pastor's Anniversary Committee, president emeritus of the Choir and served on the Mother's...

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Jan 15, 2012

Wanna Paul Cantrell, 83, Paducah, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, died, Sunday, January 15, 2012, 3:30 a.m., at his residence. He was of the Christian faith and a Veteran of the US Army Corps of Engineer, serving during the Korean War period. Cantrell was formerly employed as a service technician for Bradshaw Heating and Air in Kennett, Missouri. He is survived...

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Jan 15, 2012

Wanna Paul Cantrell, 83, Paducah, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, died, Sunday, January 15, 2012, 3:30 a.m., at his residence. He was of the Christian faith and a Veteran of the US Army Corps of Engineer, serving during the Korean War period. Cantrell was formerly employed as a service technician for Bradshaw Heating and Air in Kennett, Missouri. He is survived...

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Wanna Paul Cantrell

Jan 15, 2012

Wanna Paul Cantrell, 83, Paducah, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, died, Sunday, January 15, 2012, 3:30 a.m., at his residence. He was of the Christian faith and a Veteran of the US Army Corps of Engineer, serving during the Korean War period. Cantrell was formerly employed as a service technician for Bradshaw Heating and Air in Kennett, Missouri. He is survived...

Margusta "Aunt Margaret" Cleary

Margusta "Aunt Margaret" Cleary

Jan 7, 2012

Margusta Cleary, 102, of Paducah, died Saturday, 4:35 a.m., January 7, 2012, at Medco Center of Paducah. She was a member of New Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church and was a grill cook at various area restaurants. She was preceded in death by her husband James A. Cleary, her parents, two brothers and one sister. She is survived by several...

Elma W. Moody

Elma W. Moody

Dec 31, 2011

Elma W. Moody, 101, Paducah, died Saturday, December 31, 2011, 4:30 pm at Medco Center of Paducah. Mrs. Moody was a faithful and dedicated member of Miles Chapel Christian Methodist Episcopal Church working in the Youth Ministry and served as a stewardess. She was a graduate of Edward Waters College in Jacksonville, FL. She retired as a school teacher after...

Ronald A. Whiteside

Ronald A. Whiteside

Dec 30, 2011

Ronald A. Whiteside, 62, Paducah, died Friday, December 30, 2011, 5:57 a.m. at Hill View Community Living Center in Dresden, TN Ronald was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Transportation Ministry and was the Activity Coordinator and cook for the Youth Ministry. He served in the United States Coast Guard and was formerly...

Lavera Roberson Johnson

Lavera Roberson Johnson

Dec 29, 2011

LaVera Roberson Johnson, age 49, Paducah, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011, 10:00 p.m. at Lourdes Hospital. She was presently employed by the Social Security Administration as a Claims Representative. Johnson was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church where she served in the Lutheran Women's Missionary League and Sarah Circle. LaVera was a 1980 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High...

Samuel "Sam" Petty

Samuel "Sam" Petty

Dec 29, 2011

Samuel 'Sam' Petty 97, Paducah, KY died Thursday, December 29, 2011, 7:15 pm at Medco Center of Paducah. Mr. Petty was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served on the Deacon Board. He was a Self-Vendor and retired as a truck driver from M. Livingston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Petty and...

Hattie Burgess Hunter

Hattie Burgess Hunter

Dec 21, 2011

Journey Of A Lifetime Our beloved, Hattie Burgess Hunter, began her journey of life on Friday, July 16, 1915, in Eudora, Arkansas to the late Henry Burgess and Lula West Burgess. God dispatched an angel from heaven to take home "Our Loving Mother" on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at 1:13 p.m. from Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. The angel...

Teresa Anne Waldon Bolden

Teresa Anne Waldon Bolden

Dec 18, 2011

Teresa Anne Waldon Bolden, 66, Paducah, died Sunday, December 18, 2011, 11:30 PM at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Teresa was a member of the former Oakalone African Methodist Episcopal Church and later attended Oakalone Christian Church. She was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Teresa moved to Aurora, Illinois after high school and was employed by Coffeman's...

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