Current Obituaries

William Alvin Becker

William Alvin Becker

Sep 6, 2022

William Becker, age 73 of Paducah died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Lourdes Mercy Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Alvin H. Becker and the late Mary Collins Gossett.  He was a retired machinist.  William was a veteran of the United States Army where he received the Army commendation medal in Vietnam.  He was of...

Carrie Barbara Ward

Carrie Barbara Ward

Sep 5, 2022

Carrie Barbara Ward, 69, of Paducah passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Carrie was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Highland Baptist Church. She loved bingo, painting, dancing and was a collector.Carrie is survived by her husband, Robert Ward of Paducah; one son, Jeth Nelson of Paducah; one daughter, Holly Griffin (Ron) of Louisville,...

Paul Edward Baker

Paul Edward Baker

Sep 3, 2022

Paul Edward Baker, 75, of Paducah passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL. Paul was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed computers. He was retired from the U.S. Navy.Mr. Baker was born the son of the late Melvin and Hazel Baker.He is survived by his daughter, Tara St. Valentine of Paducah.In addittion to...

Darrell Hall

Darrell Hall

Sep 2, 2022

Darrell Hall, 70, of Paducah passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Darrell was a lifetime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184. 

Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Brenda Hall of Paducah; three daughters, Darena Prescott of Paducah, Radena Dawn Lampe (Justin) of Paducah, and Sabrina Carter (Derick) of Clarksville, TN; one sister, Sue...

Brandy Barbee

Brandy Barbee

Aug 31, 2022

Brandy Ann Roberts Barbee, age 46 of Paducah died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Lonnie Roberts and the late Darla Davenort Roberts.  She enjoyed all things "crafty" and enjoyed spending time coloring with coloring pencils.

No services are scheduled at this time.  The family will announce a memorial service to...

N. Leona Alexander

N. Leona Alexander

Aug 17, 2022

N. Leona Alexander, 88, of Kevil passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Life Care Center in LaCenter, KY. She was born the daughter of the late Hansel and Allie Dowdy.  Leona was of the Pentecostal Faith and a member of Paducah Holiness Church. She loved flowers and gardening and was very active in her church. 

Funeral services will be...

Rocky Dale Scott

Rocky Dale Scott

Jul 30, 2022

Rocky Dale Scott, age 47 of Paducah died Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Rocky Dale Redmon, and the late Teresa Scott King.  He worked for Revell Construction.  Rocky loved University of Kentucky basketball, and was one who took great pride in his work.  He wore the title of son, father,...

Deborah Duong

Deborah Duong

Jul 18, 2022

Deborah Gail Duong, 58, of Paducah passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Deborah was of the Christian faith and always put others before herself. She loved shopping for her grandkids.She is survived by her husband, Phu Duong of Paducah; her mother, Gail of Metropolis; one son, Zachary Duong of Paducah; three daughters, Jennifer Duong of Paducah,...

Linda Kay Quintana

Linda Kay Quintana

Jul 16, 2022

Linda Kay Quintana, 67, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Hospital. She was a member of Paducah Holiness Church.Linda was born the daughter of the late Lawrence Clyde Clark and Virginia Clark Frizzell.She is survived by her Husband, Henry Quintana of Paducah; her son, Roger Quintana of Paducah; her daughter, Amanda Quintana of Paducah; her...

Vernon Sturgeon

Vernon Sturgeon

Jul 13, 2022

Vernon Sturgeon, 92, of Paducah passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Providence Pointe Nursing Home. Mr. Sturgeon was a member of Highland Baptist Church and  Paducah Mason. He Started working on the river at 13 and retired as a riverboat Captian in 2010. He married his late wife, Louise Martin Sturgeon, when they were both 17 years old and they...

Clayton  Roberts

Clayton Roberts

Jul 10, 2022

Clayton Roberts, age 20 of Paducah died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home.  He was born the son of Anthony Roberts of Paducah, Kentucky and Grace Roberts of Sikeston, Missouri.  He was an avid music enthusiast who was involved in creating and producing original songs and material.  He was an accomplished musician and was proficient in playing multiple musical...

Darlene Lee

Darlene Lee

Jul 7, 2022

Darlene Lee, age 57 of Paducah died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center.  She was born the daughter of the late Lonnie Wiggins and Carol Waynick Wiggins.  She thoroughly loved spending time with her family and cherished the memories made with them.  During football season, she was the one cheering on the San Francisco...

Joe Jones

Joe Jones

Jul 3, 2022

Joe Jones, age 84 of Paducah died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Norman Jones and the late Edith Hardin Jones.  He spent his free time serving as a volunteer for the hospice center, the Salvation Army, and also served as a driver for...

Cherry Copley

Cherry Copley

Jun 28, 2022

Cherry Copley, age 79 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away June 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in Antioch TN.  She was born the daughter of the late Russell Grant and the late Hazel Grant.  Cherry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Eastern Star organization.

Graveside Services will be Friday July 1, 2022, at...

Elizabeth "Betty" Beckman

Elizabeth "Betty" Beckman

Jun 24, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" Beckman, 81, of Branford, FL, passed away Friday, June 24, 2022, at her daughter's residence. She was of the Baptist faith.  Betty was born the daughter of the late Donat and Alice Gamelin.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Kim) Jankowski, Stephen Jankowski, and Johnny (Kim) Jankowski; two daughters, Sharon McClure and Sandra (Bill) Ballew; three step-children, Phil...

Darrell  Abernathy

Darrell Abernathy

Jun 15, 2022

Darrell Abernathy, age 61 of Kevil died Wednesday, June 15, 2022.  He was born the son of the late Kenneth Abernathy and the late Letha Scott.  He was a car restoration enthusiast.  He loved racing, working on tractors, loved motorcycles, cattle and farming.  He attended Kevil First Baptist Church.

There are no services scheduled at this time.  Keeling & Goodman...

Betty Jo Thorn

Betty Jo Thorn

Jun 10, 2022

Betty Jo Taylor Thorn, age 84 of Paducah died Friday, June 10, 2022 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Willie Taylor and the late Beulah Smith Taylor.  She had been an employee at Gillham Candy Company in Paducah.  Betty and her late husband also owned and operated Billie and Betty's Merchandise.  She enjoyed spending time...

Rhonda Burrus

Rhonda Burrus

May 7, 2022

Rhonda Burrus, 65, of Paducah passed away Saturday, May 7, 2022, at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah. Rhonda was a member of Bethel Baptist Church.She is survived by her mother, Aleta Plunk of Paducah; one son, Michael Travis Burrus of Paducah; and one brother, John Ray Plunk of New Orleans, LA.She was preceded in death by her father,...

William  David Wallace

William David Wallace

Apr 26, 2022

David Wallace, 72, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. David was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church. He was strong in his faith and served as a Sunday School Teacher. He was Owner and Operator of David Wallace Septic Service. David loved going to auctions and estate sales.David...

Sheila Jane Perdue

Sheila Jane Perdue

Apr 25, 2022

Sheila Jane Perdue, 67, of Paducah passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at her residence. Sheila was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed playing video poker, enjoyed coins, loved to travel and loved UK Basketball. She loved her family and having "family days" every Saturday and loved her Grandson.Sheila was born the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Futrell.She...