Current Obituaries

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...

Etta Velma Brown Edmonds

Etta Velma Brown Edmonds

Apr 14, 2022

Etta Velma (Brown) Edmonds, 90, of Paducah passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022, at her residence. Velma graduated from Livingston Central High School in 1950 and went on to Nursing School. She was an LPN and worked at Western Baptist Hospital. She was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Paducah since 1955.

Velma was born the daughter of the...

Teresa Gail McKinney

Teresa Gail McKinney

Apr 7, 2022

Teresa Gail Tucker McKinney, 61, of Paducah passed away Thursday, April 7, 2022, at River Haven Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.Teresa was a devoted member of St. Francis De Sales church in Paducah and a member of The Legion of Mary. She was a 1978 graduate of Reidland High School. She loved her dog, Junior. She also enjoyed photography and...

Marvin Brown  Davis, Jr.

Marvin Brown Davis, Jr.

Apr 5, 2022

Marvin Brown Davis, Jr., 82, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Davis grew up on a big farm and enjoyed gardening. He was retired from IBM.He was born the son of the late Marvin B. Sr. and Rose Davis.Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Goldie Davis of Paducah; one son, Anthony "Tony" B....

Alice Faye Skinner

Alice Faye Skinner

Mar 28, 2022

Alice Faye Skinner, 77, of Paducah passed away Monday, March 28, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.Alice was a member of High Point Pentecostal Church and enjoyed gardening and volunteering at the senior center. She is survived by her son, Todd Skinner (Cheryl) of Paducah; her daughter, Tracy Skinner of Paducah; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Margaret Ruth Tucker

Margaret Ruth Tucker

Mar 21, 2022

Margaret Ruth Tucker, 51, of Sikeston, MO, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.Mrs. Tucker is survived by her husband, Rickey Tucker of Sikeston, MO; two sons, Joseph Western and Bryce Western of Sikeston, MO; two brothers, Larry Western Jr. and Steven Western, both of Sikeston, MO; two sisters, Sherry Schaffer and...

Patricia Baker

Patricia Baker

Mar 7, 2022

Patricia Baker, 81, of Murray, KY passed away Monday, March 7, 2022 at Murray Calloway County Hospital. Patricia was a member of The Church of The Nazarene in Carmi, IL, and she loved crocheting and reading. She is survived by her daughter, Valery Haney (Archie) of Murray; two step-sons, Wayne Baker of Somerset, KY and Eddie Baker (Rita) of Oneida, TN;...

William (Billy) Nelson Thomasson

William (Billy) Nelson Thomasson

Feb 27, 2022

Visitation - Saturday, March 12, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmService - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pmSouthland Baptist Temple - 927 Yarbro Lane - Paducah, KY  42003

Officiants:  William Paul Thomasson, Reverend Jimmy Franks, and Arvel Thomasson

Celebrating his life:William (Billy) Nelson Thomasson, age 74 of Texas City, Texas went to Heaven at 5:00 am, Sunday, February 27, 2022.

He...

Mark Anthony Griggs

Mark Anthony Griggs

Feb 24, 2022

Mark Anthony Griggs, age 65 of Paducah died Thursday, February 24, 2022.  He was born the son of the late Barney Griggs, and the late Lillie Frances Griggs.  He was an all around handy-man and owned and operated his own painting business.  He enjoyed spending his time fishing, doing things with family, and anything that involved being outdoors.  He was...

Norma D.  Vance

Norma D. Vance

Feb 12, 2022

Norma Don Vance, 96, of Paducah died February 12, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.  Born March 1, 1925 in Paducah, Kentucky, she was the youngest child of Elva Parker Clark and Lexie Freeman Clark.

Norma Don was active and energetic until late in life when, to her great frustration, illness began to limit her activity. She enjoyed working...

Charlotte A. French

Charlotte A. French

Feb 11, 2022

Charlotte French, age 89 of Paducah died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Stone Creek Nursing Home in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of the late Eugene French and the late Verlon French.  She was of the Pentecostal faith.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at Mt. Kenton Cemetery at 10:00 am. Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home is...

James L. Cash

James L. Cash

Feb 11, 2022

James L. Cash, age 85, of Paducah, KY died Friday, February 11, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late James Cash and the late Elizabeth Cash.  He was a Paducah Ambassador, as well as Duke of Paducah.  He enjoyed volunteering at St. Vincents DePaul.  He also proudly earned the “Car Salesman of the...

Billy Harris

Billy Harris

Feb 10, 2022

Billy O. Harris, 50, of Fulton, KY, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Billy attended Hickman County High School and was of the Christian faith. He had a quiet personality and loved to be on the water. 

Memorial services will be held Friday, February 18, 2022, at 12:00 pm at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home in...

Donald Leroy Woodyard

Donald Leroy Woodyard

Feb 10, 2022

Donald Leroy Woodyard, 86, of Paducah passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center. Mr. Woodyard attended Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah. He enjoyed working in the yard, walking, reading, and building things. Donald was a veteran of the Unites States Marines.

Graveside services will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 12:30 PM at...