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Malcolm T. Wilson

Malcolm T. Wilson

Jul 30, 2011

MALCOLM T. WILSON, 66, of Kansas City, MO, formerly of Paducah, passed away at his home on Saturday, July 30, 2011. He was a 1963 graduate of Lincoln High School and received degrees from Kentucky State University, Murray State University and was completing his doctorate at the University of Memphis. He was a former Counselor at Paducah Community College, Dean...

Ronald "Hubba Bubba" Nance

Ronald "Hubba Bubba" Nance

Jul 26, 2011

Ronald Bradshaw Nance, 49, Paducah, died Tuesday, July 26, 2011, 12:33 p.m., at Western Baptist Hospital. Ronald was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where he sang in the church choir, the male chorus, and served in the the Men's ministry. He was also a former youth advisor of the church and a member of the Interdenominational Union...

Joseph Ezell

Joseph Ezell

Jul 21, 2011

Joseph Ezell, 71, Paducah, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, 6:35 p.m. at Lourdes Hospital. He retired as a supervisor of Mead Westvaco after 40 years of service and was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher and on the hospitality ministry. He is survived by two sons, Mark Ezell of Paducah and Kenneth...

Joseph Ezell

Joseph Ezell

Jul 21, 2011

Joseph Ezell, 71, Paducah, died Thursday, July 21, 2011, 6:35 p.m. at Lourdes Hospital. He retired as a supervisor of Mead Westvaco after 40 years of service and was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher and on the hospitality ministry. He is survived by two sons, Mark Ezell of Paducah and Kenneth...

Henrietta Simmons Tivis

Henrietta Simmons Tivis

Jul 14, 2011

Henrietta Simmons Tivis, 66, Paducah, died Thursday, July 14, 2011, 12:57 A.M., at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Mother's Board and the Culinary Arts Committee and was a former member of the choir. She attended Draughon's Business College and was formerly employed at Harrah's Casino...

Theola A. Jenkins

Theola A. Jenkins

Jul 10, 2011

Theola A. Jenkins, 72, Paducah, KY, died Sunday, July 10, 2011, 9:20 a.m. at Medco Center of Paducah. Ms. Jenkins was a member of Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an Usher. She was also a member of the Interdenominational Union Choir, the Monday Night Pin Girls and Wednesday night's Pacesetter's & Mixed Bowling Leagues. She was...

Pauletta A. Larkin Holland

Pauletta A. Larkin Holland

Jul 9, 2011

Pauletta A. Larkin Holland, 58, Tupelo, MS, formerly of Paducah, KY, died Saturday, July 9, 2011, 5:10 a.m. at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, TN. Ms. Holland was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church. She was a graduate of Hopkinsville High School and worked as a Childcare Provider. Ms. Holland was preceded in death by her parents William...

Billy Ray Parker "Jazz"

Billy Ray Parker "Jazz"

Jun 23, 2011

Billy Ray Parker, age 66, Paducah, KY passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011, 7:45 a.m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Mr. Parker was of the Baptist Faith. He graduated from Drakesboro Community High School and attended West Kentucky State Vocational School. Mr. Parker was employed by Illinois Central Gulf Railroad and VMV Enterprise where he retired. He was...

Tyree Lamar Gray

Tyree Lamar Gray

Jun 22, 2011

Tyree Lamar Gray, age 30, Paducah, died Wednesday, June 22, 2011, 9:00 a.m. at Western Baptist Hospital. Tyree was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and was formerly employed by Laidlaw Corporation, Wendy's Restaurant and Pizza Inn. He attended Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries. He was preceded in death by Grandmothers, Minnie Lee McGowan and Sallie Boykin, Grandfathers, Albert Clark...

Rolma (Sue Jean) Pullen

Rolma (Sue Jean) Pullen

Jun 20, 2011

Rolma (Sue Jean) Pullen, age 58, Paducah, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2011, 12:50 a.m. at Western Baptist Hospital, Paducah. She was a member of Fresh Waters Ministries where she was the Sunday School Superintendant and teacher. Mrs. Pullen was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Kansas City, Missouri and obtained her Associates Degree from Cleveland School of Nursing,...

Ray Stone

Ray Stone

Jun 15, 2011

Ray Stone, age 73, Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2011, 8:43 p.m. at his residence. He was a member of New Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church where he served as Deacon, Trustee and Finance Chairperson. Mr. Stone was a graduate of Lincoln Ridge Institute, Lincoln Ridge, KY and was a Duke of Paducah. Mr. Stone retired from Air...

Loretta P. Norman Maxwell

Loretta P. Norman Maxwell

Jun 14, 2011

Loretta P. Norman Maxwell, age 69, Paducah, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 1:15 p.m., at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of First Love Seventh Day Adventist Church where she served as Church Treasurer, Sabbath School Teacher, Community Service Leader, past Church Clerk, past Elder and Sabbath School Superintendent. Mrs. Maxwell graduated in 1959 as Class Salutatorian from...

Raymell Louise Aydelott

Raymell Louise Aydelott

Jun 11, 2011

Raymell Louise Aydelott, 71, Paducah, KY, died Saturday, June 11, 2011, 5:19 P. M. at her residence. Ms. Aydelott was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church and was a Homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles D. Aydelott, Sr.; a daughter, Billie Jo Aydelott; and two sons, Robert Aydelott and Gerard Aydelott; her parents, Raymond...

Reverend James A. "Jimmie" Hodge

Reverend James A. "Jimmie" Hodge

Jun 7, 2011

Reverend James A "Jimmie" Hodge, 89, Paducah, KY, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011, 8:25 P.M. at Western Baptist Hospital. Rev. Hodge was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an Associate Minister. Rev. Hodge was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School. He received his BTh Degree and Doctor of Divinity degree from Lane...

Nina Ree Crossland Arnold

Nina Ree Crossland Arnold

Jun 2, 2011

Nina Ree Crossland Arnold, 97, Paducah, KY, died Thursday, June 2, 2011 5:25 p. m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Mrs. Arnold was a member of the former St. Paul A. M. E. Church where she sang in the choir and served on the culinary department. She retired as an elevator operator from Paducah Dry Goods. Mrs. Arnold was...

Aundrey Z. Ligon

Aundrey Z. Ligon

May 26, 2011

Aundrey Z. Ligon, Sr. 59, Paducah, died Thursday, May 26, 2011, 6:16 a.m.at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Ligon was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and West Kentucky Vocational School. Mr. Ligon was employed with Florence and Hutcheson, INC. for 42 years and was currently working as a...

Seigal Ross Stokes

Seigal Ross Stokes

May 25, 2011

Seigal R. Stokes, 55, Paducah, died Wednesday, May 25, 2011, 6:25 P.M., at Western Baptist Hospital. Mr. Stokes was a member of Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. He was a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, attended Paducah Community College and Draughn's Business College, and was self employed as a laborer. Seigal was a Veteran of the United States...

Willard Wilson

Willard Wilson

May 24, 2011

Willard Wilson, 77, West Paducah, KY, died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 8:00 a.m. at his residence in West Paducah. Mr. Wilson was a member of Oakalone Christian Church where he served as Steward and Trustee. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean War. Mr. Wilson graduated from West Kentucky Vocational School with a certificate...

Johnice Lynette Reese

Johnice Lynette Reese

May 24, 2011

Johnice Lynette Reese, 58, Paducah, KY died Tuesday, May 24, 2011, 10:35 p.m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Ms. Reese was a member of Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church. A native of Chicago, she was a graduate of Southshore High School. She was formerly employed by Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and currently working at Texas Roadhouse. Ms. Reese...

Donnie R. "Butch" Sherrell

Donnie R. "Butch" Sherrell

May 20, 2011

Donnie R. Sherrell, age 51, West Paducah passed away on Friday, 2:30 p.m. May 20, 2011 at his residence. Sherrell was a 1978 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. He was employed in maintenance with the United Parcel Service for 25 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Sherrell is survived by Two Daughters, NiKiesha Wilson of Paducah and Lauren...

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