Current Obituaries

Bonnie Shoulta

Bonnie Shoulta

Jan 25, 2022

Bonnie Shoulta, age 75 of Paducah died Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at Lourdes Mercy Health.  She was born the daughter of the late James  Robert “Bob” Norsworthy, and the late Katie Paul Norsworthy.  She was co-owner of Phil’s Electronics.  She enjoyed designing floral arrangements and often arranged and designed wedding flowers and other events.  She loved watching University of Kentucky...

Jack E. Henderson

Jack E. Henderson

Jan 20, 2022

Jack E. Henderson, 89, of Paducah died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Baptist Health of Paducah. He was born the son of the late Ted Henderson and the late Erma Morris Henderson. Jack retired from Floresheim Shoe Factory after 38 years. He enjoyed being a part of “A New Beginning” and attended Fellowship Assembly of Jesus Christ.

Funeral services will...

William "Johnny" Wheeler

William "Johnny" Wheeler

Jan 20, 2022

Johnny Wheeler, 66, of Paducah died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Wheeler was of the Christian faith and enjoyed working in his yard. He is survived by two daughters, Jonna Wheeler of Paducah, and Farrah Young of Hopkinsville, KY; two brothers, Richard Wheeler of Paducah, and Joe Wheeler of Paducah; two sisters, Virginia Morris of Paducah...

Gabriella S. Mays

Gabriella S. Mays

Jan 20, 2022

Gabriella “Gabby” S. Mays, 18, of Benton died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her residence. She was aspiring to be a veterinarian after graduating from Marshall County High school with the class of 2022. She was employed by Qdoba in Paducah. She was a member of the Marshall County Choir and enjoyed spending time with her grandparents. She was a...

Sheila J. Mays

Sheila J. Mays

Jan 20, 2022

Sheila J. Mays, 79, of Benton died Thursday, January 20, 2022, at her home. She was born the daughter of the late Eugene Hamby and the late Valetta Joe Locke. Sheila has worked for the Benton Walmart for 27 years. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Gilbertsville. She enjoyed collecting antiques and stamps, but most of all Sheila loved her...

Timmy Lee Burton

Timmy Lee Burton

Jan 11, 2022

Timmy Lee Burton, 61, of Paducah died Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was of the Pentecostal faith and enjoyed being out in the woods and camping.

Timmy was the son of Robert Burton of Olive Branch, IL, and the late Lily Mae Modglin. He is survived by his son, Josh Burton of MO; two daughters, Surrena Burton-McHughes...

Martha Lee Player

Martha Lee Player

Jan 8, 2022

Martha Player passed away at Lourdes Hospital on January 8, 2022. She was born in Paducah to Noble and Modena Freeman.

She is survived by a son, Damon Player (wife Teresa); a daughter, Kathie Wankett (husband Tony); a granddaughter Kristina (husband Jessie); a grandson Justin; and six great grandchildren (Landon, Madison, Kensley, Kaybree, Easton and Ryver); a niece Jody; and several...

Michael "Big Mike" Page Allen

Michael "Big Mike" Page Allen

Jan 4, 2022

Michael Page “Big Mike” Allen, Sr., 47 of Paducah died Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Baptist Health of Paducah. He was born the son of the late Johnnie Allen and the late Linda Allen. He was the supervisor at Vinyl Win Tech of Paducah. He was an avid Tennessee Titans fan, a Chicago Cubs fan and a devoted father. Big...

Thelma Pauline "Polly" Driver Carlton

Thelma Pauline "Polly" Driver Carlton

Dec 6, 2021

Thelma Pauline “Polly” Driver Carlton, 88, of Paducah died Monday, December 6, 2021, at her home. Polly was a very active and faithful member of Gospel Assembly Church in Paducah. She was a retired teacher of 19 years at Marshall County High School.

Polly is survived by her brother, Don Driver of Kevil, KY; one sister, Barbara Nell Naney of...

Jan C. Wadley

Jan C. Wadley

Nov 23, 2021

Jan Wadley, age 72 of Paducah died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at her residence. She was born the daughter of the late James H. Carman, and the late Margie Stokes Carman. She was a L.P.N. and worked for several nursing homes and health care facilities before retiring. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple.

The family will greet friends for...

Morris "Red" Nelson

Morris "Red" Nelson

Nov 22, 2021

Morris "Red" Nelson, age 95 of Paducah died Monday, November 22, 2021 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. He was born the son of the late Wayne Nelson, and the late Irene Hanner Palmer. He was the owner/operator of Paducah Recapping Services. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army. He was of the...

Ronald Clinton Faber

Ronald Clinton Faber

Nov 21, 2021

Ronald Clinton Faber, 83, of Paducah died Monday, November 21, 2021, at Stone Creek Nursing Home.

Mr. Faber was the son of the late Harry and Frances Norene Faber. He is survived by two daughters, Robbin Faber (Scott Mejia) of Cedar Park, TX, and Rhonda Lofendo (Duane Miller) of Rockford, IL; one sister, Alice Lee Moss of Redding, CA; three...

Lois D. Stephany

Lois D. Stephany

Nov 16, 2021

Lois D. Stephany passed away November 16, 2021 at Lourdes Mercy Health Hospital. Lois is survived by her three children Lisa (Marv) Jerstad, David Stephany, and Carol Stephany. Proud Grandmother of Jason (Jessica) Stephany, Jordan Stephany, and Daria Stephany. Along with her immediate family, she is survived by her Sister, Arlene (the late Frank) Renn. Nieces Rhonda (the late Cal)...

Edward Joseph Margicin

Edward Joseph Margicin

Nov 12, 2021

Edward Joseph Margicin, 90, of Paducah died Friday, November 12, 2021, at Mayfield Health and Rehabilitation. Mr. Margicin was of the Catholic faith and was a member of St. Thomas Moore Church. He also loved to golf.

Edward is survived by his wife, Jeannette Margicin of Paducah; three step-daughters, Shirly Frasier of Ft. Lauderdale, FL, Emma Bernacki of Paducah, and...

Nancy James

Nancy James

Oct 29, 2021

Nancy Faye James, age 79 of West Paducah died Friday, October 29, 2021 at River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah. She was born the daughter of the late Claude James and the late Martha Frances Gish James. She spent her life making a home and raising her children. She and her husband loved camping, she was an avid...

Delores Foreman

Delores Foreman

Oct 27, 2021

Delores "Dee Dee" Denise Foreman was a native of Paducah, KY. She was the daughter of the late Anna B. Foreman, who preceded her in death March of 2021, and she was the mother of Kayla, who preceded her in death shortly after birth. She attended the Kentucky School for the Deaf in Danville, KY, and upon completion, she...

Philip Downs

Philip Downs

Oct 6, 2021

Philip Downs, 64, of Paducah died Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at Lourdes Mercy Health in Paducah. Mr. Downs was of the Baptist faith. He was retired from the Laborers Union Local 1214 in Paducah and enjoyed hunting.

Philip was born the son of the late William and Mary Downs.

He is survived by his wife,...

Dixie Lee Bennett

Dixie Lee Bennett

Oct 5, 2021

Dixie Lee Bennett, 64, of Paducah died Tuesday, October 5, 2021, at her residence. Dixie was a member of Eastside Holiness Church and loved bingo, Elvis, LBL and flowers.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Lockett-Thorn of Paducah; one sister, Barbara Catherine Lockett Ledington of Paducah; one niece, Catherine Elder (Poncho); one nephew, Richard Goheen (Nicole); and several great...

Ricky Winstead

Ricky Winstead

Oct 4, 2021

Ricky Winstead, 65, of Paducah died Monday, October 4, 2021, at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Winstead was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. He was also a member of the Heat and Frost Insulators Local #37 in Evansville, IN and loved motorcycles.

Ricky is survived by his parents, Richard and Shirley Winstead; one son, Ryan...

Dianne Squallace

Dianne Squallace

Oct 3, 2021

Diane Squallace passed away at her home on October 3, 2021.  She was born in Paducah to Noble and Modena Freeman.  She is survived by a daughter Jody, a sister Martha Player, a nephew Damon Player (Teresa), a niece Kathie Wankett (Tony), several nieces and nephews, and several cousins.  She graduated from Murray State and SUNY Oswego.  She taught...