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R.J. Spencer

R.J. Spencer

May 5, 2010

R. J. Spencer, 55, Mayfield, KY, died Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 4:25 p.m. at Fern Terrace Lodge in Mayfield, KY. R. J. attended Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. He was formerly employed at the Steel Mill in Gary, Indiana and Easter Seal Center in Paducah, Ky. R. J. was preceded in death by, his parents, Dorsie Spencer and Freddie Price Dukes,...

Robert Lee Garnett

Robert Lee Garnett

May 4, 2010

Robert Lee Garnett, 50, Paducah died Tuesday, May 4, 2010, 4:00 a.m. at his residence. Robert attended The Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School and attended West Kentucky State Vocational School. Robert worked as a chef at various local restaurants. Robert was preceded in death...

James A. Taylor

James A. Taylor

Apr 25, 2010

"Asleep in Jesus! Blessed sleep from which none ever wakes to weep; A calm and undisturbed repose, unbroken by the last of foes." James Alvin Taylor affectionately known as "Big Daddy" was born on June 27, 1918, in Brownsville, Tennessee, to the union of the late Ambrose Taylor and the former Tennia Hayes Taylor. He left his earthly life for...

Birdie L. Bell

Birdie L. Bell

Apr 22, 2010

Birdie Lucille Mitchell Bell, 93 days, 10 months, and 20 days old, departed this earthly life for eternal rest from her labors on Thursday, April 22, 2010, 2:00 P. M. at Medco Center of Paducah. Mrs. Bell was born in Grahamville, Kentucky on June 2, 1916, to the Late Barron Mitchell and Pearline Frazier Mitchell. Mrs. Bell was presently a...

Regina Ann Jackson

Regina Ann Jackson

Apr 17, 2010

Regina Ann Jackson, 41, of Metropolis, IL, died Saturday, April 17, 2010, in Mermet, IL. Regina had attended First Missionary Baptist Church in Metropolis, IL. and Massac County High School. Regina was also a former employee of Good Samaritan and Tender Loving Care, both of Metropolis. Regina was preceded in death by one son, Julius D. Jackson Regina is survived...

Lillian Fennell

Lillian Fennell

Apr 7, 2010

Lillian Fennell, 96, Paducah, died Wednesday, April 7, 2010, 11:15 A. M., at the Paducah Care and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. Lillian was a member of Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a housekeeper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Fennell,her parents, Harrison Carruthers, and Annie Brewer, one brother, Bylie Carruthers, and one sister, Alice Morris....

Janice E. Ford

Janice E. Ford

Apr 3, 2010

Janice Elaine Griffith Ford, 58, East St. Louis, IL, formerly of Paducah, died Saturday, April 3, 2010, in East St. Louis, IL. Janice attended Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist Church and Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church. She worked as a private sitter, at a nursing home, and for the Housing Authority in East St. Louis, Illinois. Janice attended Corinth High...

Mamie A. Senter

Mamie A. Senter

Apr 2, 2010

Mamie A. Senter, 54 years and 2 days of age, left this earthly life for eternal rest on Friday, April 2, 2010, 11:10 p.m., at her residence in Mayfield, KY. Mamie was born one of the lovely daugh-ters to the late James Edward Senter and Frances Elizabeth Rooks Senter in Mayfield, Kentucky. She was also preceded in death by her...

Veatrice Scott

Veatrice Scott

Mar 31, 2010

Veatrice Scott, 82 years, 2 months and 23 days old, departed this earthly life and entered eternal rest on March 31, 2010, 2:45 a.m. at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was born to the late Rufus Neece and Rosa Parham Neece in McCracken County on January 8, 1928. Veatrice was a member of Enoch Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where...

Ester Marie Crider

Ester Marie Crider

Mar 28, 2010

Ester M. Crider, 67, Paducah, died Sunday, March 28, 2010, 4:00 a.m., at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Ester was a member of Mt. Olive Freewill Baptist Church where she served on the Usher Board, was a Sunday School Teacher and Church Treasurer, and was a member of the Culinary Arts Department. She worked as housekeeper at the Travel Lodge Motel...

Catherine Faulkner Crumbaugh

Catherine Faulkner Crumbaugh

Mar 2, 2010

Catherine Faulkner Crumbaugh, 93, Paducah, died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 1:56 a. m. at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Catherine was a former member of Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert L. Crumbaugh; her parents, Orange Faulkner and Beatrice Grooms Faulkner; two sons, Herbert Lee Crumbaugh and Robert H. Mitchell; one...

Lonell E. Powell

Lonell E. Powell

Feb 24, 2010

Lonell E. Powell, age 62, of Louisville, formerly of Paducah, died Wednesday, February 24, 2010, 4:13 a.m., at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. He was formerly employed by International Harvester of Louisville and Fisher Body in Flint, Michigan. He was a member of Burks Chapel A. M. E. Church in Paducah. He was a 1965 graduate of the former Lincoln High...

Percy L. Howard

Percy L. Howard

Feb 22, 2010

On February 22, 2010, 11:45 a.m., Percy Lucious Howard was called from his residence in Metropolis, Illinois to eternal rest with his Heavenly Father. At the time of his demise, he was 76 years, 01 month, and 27 days of age. He was born the son of the late Lucioush Howard and Beatrice Tillmon Howard on December 25, 1933 in...

Louise M. Burns

Louise M. Burns

Feb 22, 2010

Local arangements were handled by Pettus-Rowland Funeral Home, 1229 Madison Street, Paducah, KY. Arrangements in Jefferson City, Missouri were handled by Houser-Millard Funeral Directors, 2613 W. Main St., Jefferson City, Missouri 65109, (573) 636-3838. Condolences may be left for the family online at www.millardfamilychapels.com

Ladonna Lusk Thomas

Ladonna Lusk Thomas

Feb 21, 2010

LaDonna Lusk Thomas, 52, Hyattsville, MD, formerly of Paducah, died Sunday, February 21, 2010 in Hyattsville, MD. LaDonna was a member of new Greater Love Missionary Baptist Church and was employed as a CNA. She was preceded in death by her father, Wilson Herman Lusk, Sr., one brother, Wilson Herman Lusk, Jr., one sister, Joyce Lusk, and one uncle. LaDonna...

Pauline Townley

Pauline Townley

Feb 15, 2010

On Sunday, February 14, 2010, Pauline Townley, enjoyed a day of fun, laughter, and enjoyment with her daughters, son-in-law, granddaughters, great great-grandson, cousins, and friends before retiring for a night of rest and relaxation at her daughter Carolyn's home. She bid her family good night and lay down for her night's rest. While she slumbered her heavenly Father looked to...

Jean Louise Kelly

Jean Louise Kelly

Feb 11, 2010

Jean Louise Kelly, 72 years, 9 months, and 25 days old, entered into eternal rest at 5:35 A.M. on Tuesday, May 11, 2010, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Jean was born July 16, 1937 in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Hoovis Kelly and Roberta Young Kelly. She was lovingly nurtured and raised by Ovivian Neece whom she respectfully called "Momma...

Jean Frances Kizer Davis

Jean Frances Kizer Davis

Feb 8, 2010

Jean Frances Kizer Davis, 65, Paducah, died Monday, February 8, 2010, 9:35 p.m., at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. Jean was a former member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church. She also worked as a cook at the Pork Peddler Restaurant. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Kizer, Sr. and Eula Mae Grubbs Kizer and her son...

Dorothy L Bradford

Dorothy L Bradford

Jan 30, 2010

Dorothy L. Bradford, 66, Paducah, formerly of Metropolis, IL, died Saturday, January 30, 2010, at her residence. Dorothy was a retiree of the former Laidlaw Manufacturing , Inc. She was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church. Dorothy was also a member of "The National Bowling Association and the 600 Club. She was preceded in death by her mother...

Infant Kylee Aerianna Williams Farrow

Infant Kylee Aerianna Williams Farrow

Jan 22, 2010

Infant, Kylee Aerianna Williams Farrow, died Friday, January 22, 2010, 1:45 p.m. at Western Baptist Hospital. She was preceded in death by her Grandparents, Phillip Farrow Sr. and Nellie Farrow, and a sister, Hayley Dawn Davis Farrow. Kylee is survived by her parents, Henry Farrow and Christy Renee Williams both of Paducah, three sisters, Breanne Williams and Tiara Brooks both...

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