Ricky Bernard Cole
Mar 24, 2026
Ricky Bernard Cole, age 55 of Paducah, passed away peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Funeral services have been scheduled for Friday, April 10, 2026, 12 noon at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
More details forthcoming.
Detarious Quetez Frair
Mar 24, 2026
Detarious Quetez Frair passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at his residence. At the time of his passing Detarious had reached 31 years, 2 months and 22 days of life.
Detarious, the son of Patrick Henry Stevenson and Tammie Renee Friar, was born on January 2, 1995, in Paducah, Kentucky. He was very proud of the fact that he was...
Ronnie Tyrone Agnew, Jr.
Mar 21, 2026
Ronnie Tyrone Agnew Jr. age 57 of Carbondale, IL passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026, 3:00 p.m. at Greater Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church.
Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the funeral hour.
More details forthcoming.
Don Franklin Shaw
Mar 21, 2026
Don Franklin Shaw, age 74, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
He was born to the late Willie Shaw and Katherine Lestine Shaw on July 11, 1951, in Paducah, KY.
Don is preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Bobby Shaw and Willie Shaw Jr. and two sisters, Sandra Shaw and Gwendolyn Bridgett.
He leaves...
Ronald Neil White
Mar 18, 2026
Ronald Neil White age 51 of Paducah, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at his residence.
Funeral arrangements have been scheduled for Saturday, April 4, 2026. 11:00 a.m. at Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church.
Family will receive friends at the church on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour.
Entombment will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery on Monday, April 6, 2026,...
Wayne Elliott Woodson
Mar 14, 2026
Wayne Elliott Woodson, affectionately known as “Woodson” a beloved father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah. Wayne was 68 years old.
Wayne was born on January 6, 1958, in Berrien Springs, Michigan, to the union of Solomon Woodson, Sr. and Anna Mae (Patterson)Wright, both of whom...
Margaret Bradford
Mar 13, 2026
Margaret Bradford, a cherished and trailblazing member of the Metropolis community, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, 8:10 p.m., at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah, KY. Born on June 26, 1954, in Metropolis, IL, Margaret's life was a tapestry of strength, love, and dedication—a testament to her character and the profound impact she had...
ZOE NICOLE JOHNSON
Mar 7, 2026
Zoe Nicole Johnson, a self-employed mother of three, entered eternal rest on Saturday, March 7, 2026. As a young girl, she accepted Christ as her Savior and joined with Washington Street Baptist Church in Paducah. She most recently attended Mount Zion in Nashville, Tennessee.
Zoe was born on August 7, 1994, the daughter of Candace and Anthony Burton. She was a...
Reverend Ricky Jones
Mar 3, 2026
Reverend Ricky Jones, born on June 26, 1963, in Paducah, Kentucky, transitioned to eternal rest on March 3, 2026, at The Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky. He leaves behind a legacy of love, faith, and devotion, having touched the lives of many during his time on earth.
Ricky Jones was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Marilyn Jones, for...
KIMBERLY PUREFOY ANDERSON
Feb 24, 2026
Kimberly Purefoy Anderson, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was born on April 16, 1956, in Akron, Ohio, to loving parents, James Purefoy and Lucille Richardson Purefoy. She departed this world at her residence in Paducah, Kentucky, on February 24, 2026, at 4:24 p.m.
With a career that spanned approximately eight to ten years as a caregiver for Neuro Restorative, Kimberly...
VINCENT EDWARD LYNN
Feb 12, 2026
Vincent Edward Lynn, a beloved figure whose laughter brightened the lives of many, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah. Born on March 12, 1971, in Mayfield, Kentucky, Vince was a dedicated family man whose warmth and kindness left an indelible mark on everyone fortunate enough to know him.
Vince was proud to serve in environmental services at...
MARLA JACKSON-LAWRENCE
Feb 11, 2026
Marla Jackson-Lawrence, a beautiful soul who left this earth far too soon, was the daughter of the late Mamie Lee Cook Jackson. She was born on March 14, 1971, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, and passed away at her residence in Paducah, Kentucky, on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Marla had a happy, outgoing personality and went out of her way to help anyone....
DELMUS WARDELL BRANDON
Feb 4, 2026
On December 20, 1940, a blessing was bestowed upon Eddie L. and Lavelia M. (Blaine) Brandon in the form of a baby boy whom they named Delmus Wardell Brandon. Born in Tobacco Port, Tennessee, Delmus was the second child of this couple. The family later moved to Murray, Kentucky, where he grew up. He graduated from Douglass High School in...
LINDA TURNER
Feb 3, 2026
Linda R. Turner, a vibrant and loving soul, left this world on February 3, 2026, just days shy of her 77th birthday, at her residence in Paducah, Kentucky. Her life was a tapestry woven with faith, love, and joy, leaving behind indelible memories for her family and friends.
Born on February 6, 1949, in Water Valley, MS, to Aaron Reese, Sr....
MARY COPELAND
Jan 27, 2026
Mary Copeland, beloved mother, daughter, grandmother, and friend to many, passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, while a patient at Baptist Health Paducah. At the time of her passing, Mary had blessed family and friends with 52 years, 1 month, and 13 days of life.
Mary was born on December 14, 1973, in Princeton, Kentucky, the child of Richard Wallington...
Ayisha "Nonnie" Melonnie Wall
Jan 17, 2026
Ayisha Melonnie Wall "Nonnie" as she was affectionately known, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 30, 2026, 12 noon at Pettus Rowland Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12 noon where Reverend Donna G. Hawkins will...
Kevin Dion Sanders
Jan 16, 2026
Kevin Dion Sanders, age 54, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. He was born on February 19, 1971, in Paducah, Kentucky. He was preceded in death by his sister Eugenia “Debbie” Sanders-Pea; his maternal grandparents, Bennie F. Sanders and Sarah Elizabeth Patterson-Sanders; his aunts, Odessa Savannah Fisher, Julia Mary Sanders, Shirley...
RENEE LINDSEY
Jan 8, 2026
Renee Lindsey, a beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away on January 8, 2026, on her 54th birthday, at Baptist Health Paducah. Born in Cloverport, Kentucky, on January 8, 1972, Renee lived a life filled with warmth, compassion, and an unwavering dedication to those she loved.
Renee spent many cherished years as a Certified Nurse Assistant at a Nursing Home Facility,...
Jearline "Jerri" La'Cour
Jan 7, 2026
Jearline “Jerri” Dabney-La’Cour entered eternal rest at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Kentucky at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 7, 2026. Jerri, as she was more commonly known, was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on November 12, 1945, to Caesar and Julious Sessum Dabney, her loving parents. At the time of her passing, she had reached 80...
Patty "PJ" Jo Drew
Dec 31, 2025
Patty "PJ" Jo Drew, a cherished soul and beloved matriarch, left this world on December 31, 2025, at the age of 61. Born on May 13, 1964, in Paducah, Kentucky, PJ graced the lives of all who knew her with her unwavering love, kindness, and joy. A proud graduate of Reidland High School, class of 1982, PJ's journey through life...
