Current Obituaries
Phillip Perry
Aug 11, 2021
Phillip Andrew Perry, age 71 of Gilbertsville, passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was born the son of the late Layton M. Perry, Sr. and the late Bette J. Perry. Also preceded in death by his brother, Layton M. Perry, Jr.
He is survived by his wife: Sandra...
Renelynn Brewer
Aug 11, 2021
Renelynn Faith Brewer was born at 8:36am on August 11th, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital. She was 6lbs, 3oz and 20 inches long.
She is survived by her parents Megan and Braydon Brewer of Paducah, Her 3 Brothers, Tristan, Zachary, and Alen, all of Paducah, Her GodMother Shelbie Sherwood of Paducah, Her Maternal Grandparents, Dale Soncrant and Tracy...
Virginia Vernell Frizzell
Aug 5, 2021
Virginia V. Frizzell, 86, of Paducah died Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home.
She was a member of Paducah Holiness church.
Virginia was born of the late Thomas Carroll and Fanny Blackburn.
She is survived by her husband, James T. Firzzell Jr. of Paducah; three daughters, Linda Quintana (Henry) of Paducah, Teresa Hamilton of Paducah, and Connie Kinsey of...
Rev. Dr. Phillip Hunter, Sr.
Aug 3, 2021
Rev. Dr. Phillip W. Hunter, Sr. age 74 of Paducah died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Metropolis, Illinois. He was born the son of the late Herbert Hunter and the late Hesta Nelson Hunter. He was a pastor that devoted the majority of his adult life to the ministry of Jesus Christ. His ministry pastorates...
Stuart E. Stephany
Aug 3, 2021
Stuart E. Stephany passed away August 3, 2021 at Lourdes Mercy Health Hospital. Stuart is survived by his beloved wife, Lois (née Dilger) of 60 years, and three children Lisa (Marv) Jerstad, David Stephany, and Carol Stephany. Proud Grandfather of Jason (Jessica) Stephany, Jordan Stephany, and Daria Stephany. Along with his immediate family, he is survived by a Step-Grandaughter, Shannon...
Quinton "Levi" Cole
Jul 31, 2021
Quinton "Levi" Cole, age 58 of Calvert City died Saturday, July 31, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. He was born the son of the late Kenneth Cole and the late Carol Knight Cole. He was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed spending his time fishing, camping and being outdoors. He enjoyed many different sports,...

Robert Fisher
Jul 23, 2021
Robert Fisher, 64, of Paducah died Friday, July 23, 2021, at Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis, IL.
Mr. Fisher is survived by his wife, Shelia Fisher of Paducah; his daughter, Amy Irwin; his step-son, Jimmy Kilgore of Paducah; his step-daughters, Angela Kilgore of Calvert City, KY and April Seitz of Paducah; and several grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by...

Donald Gene Holland
Jul 14, 2021
Donnie Holland, 73, of Arlington, KY died Tuesday, July 14, 2021, at Mercy Health Paducah.
He is survived by two sons, Donald Clay Holland (Amye) of Wickliffe, KY and Richard Kirk Holland of Arlington, KY; one brother, Jimmy Elmore Holland of Arlington, KY; one sister, Martha Dalton of Paris, TN; and four grandchildren Kori Holland, Ella Holland, Riley Holland, and...
Donald Leroy Treece
Jul 2, 2021
Donald Leroy Treece, 81, of Paducah, KY died Friday, July 2, 2021, at his residence.
Mr. Treece resided in Stockton and Lodi California for 77 years and Idaho Falls, Idaho for two years. He moved to Paducah, KY last year to be near his granddaughter and great grandkids. Don graduated Edison High School in 1958 and went on to complete...

Cynthia Louise Newberry
Jul 1, 2021
Cynthia Louise Newberry, 73, of Boaz, KY died Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.
Cynthia is survived by her husband, Robert T. Newberry of Boaz, KY; her son, Steven T. Newberry of Boaz, KY; her daughter, Robyn Dawn Monroe (Joey) of Ledbetter, KY; and one grandson, Landon Cullen Monroe of Ledbetter, KY.
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Johnny Ray Baker
Jun 21, 2021
Johnny Ray Baker, 72, of Paducah died Monday, June 21, 2021, at his residence. Mr. Baker was of the Christian faith and loved his family. He enjoyed fishing, camping, and riding bicycles. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp.
Mr. Baker is survived by his mother, Amanda Futrell Ming; two sons, Joseph Powell of Paducah, and Jonathan...
Margaret June Lovell
Jun 18, 2021
Margaret "June" Zimmerman Lovell, 77, of Paducah died Friday, June 18, 2021, at her residence.
Mrs. Lovell was of the Christian faith and enjoyed reading, shopping, and doing bible studies.
She is survived by her husband, William Lovell of Paducah; three sons, William Lovell (Kaye) of Colorado, Thomas Lovell (Loy) of Montana, and Michael Lovell (Machell) of Montana; four daughters,...
Rickie Allen Felts
Jun 9, 2021
Rickie Allen Felts, 62, of Hickory, KY died Wednesday, June 9th, 2021, at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville, KY.
Mr. Felts was a member of Southland Baptist Temple and played football for Lone Oak High School. He worked out of sheet metal workers union local 110 out of Louisville, KY. He enjoyed fishing, bicycling, hunting, and horses. He loved...
Emma Jean Mathis
May 20, 2021
Emma Ray Mathis, age 72 of Paducah died Thursday, May 20, 2021 at her residence. She was born the daughter of the late Avery Ray and the late Emma Howard Ray. She was a member of the Amvets Ladies Auxiliary, enjoyed music and crafts, and was a member of Eastland Baptist Church in Metropolis, Illinois.
No services are scheduled. Keeling &...

James Dolan
May 10, 2021
James Dolan, 68, of Princeton died Monday, May 10, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.
Mr. Dolan is survived by three sons, Michael Bobsin, Matthew Dolan, and Nicholas Dolan; two brothers, Kenny Wisniowicz and Jeff Leidig; three sisters, Patty McCabe, Jennifer Johnson, and Amy Karl; and five grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by...
Chester Phillip Thorning
Apr 22, 2021
Chester “Phillip” Thorning, age 76 of Paducah died Thursday, April 22, 2021 at his residence. He was born the son of the late Chester Luther Thorning, and the late Ruby Whalen Kingston. He worked as a grave-digger and maintenance man for both Wilbert Vault and Lindsey Funeral Home. He retired as a tow truck operator for Randy’s Body Shop in...
Sandy Wheeler
Apr 9, 2021
Sandy Wheeler, age 64 of Paducah died Friday, April 9, 2021 at Lourdes Mercy Health. She was born the daughter of the late Harry Warren, and Gladys Shelby Sittingbull. She worked in retail, and was of the baptist faith. She attended Grace Baptist Church and Faith Center in Paducah.
Funeral services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2021 at...
Bessie Lynn Mathis
Apr 2, 2021
Bessie Lynn Mathis, 83, of Calvert City died Friday, April 2, 2021 at Providence Point Nursing Home in Paducah. Bessie was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles.
She is survived by one son, Terry Mathis of Calvert City; two daughters, Debra Garrett of Paducah, and Pennie Mathis of Calvert City; eight grandchildren, Kayden Mathis, Michael Culligan Jr.,...

Willie Joe Thorn
Apr 1, 2021
Willie Joe Thorn, 67, of Paducah died Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Mercy Health Paducah.
He is survived by three sons, Willie Thorn Jr., Bryan Thorn, and Huel Thorn; one daughter, Sherry Green; one brother, Kenneth Thorn of Paducah; two sisters, Barbara Fulton of Paducah, and Nancy Wright of Grantsburg, IL; and eight grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by...
Crystal Kay Diaz
Mar 31, 2021
Crystal Diaz, 48, of Paducah died Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.
She is survived by her husband, Tyler Rome of Paducah; her father, Rick Harmon of FL; one son, Cody Diaz of FL; three daughters, Autumn Coleman of Fulton, KY, Faith Diaz of FL, and Victoria Diaz of FL; two brothers, Todd Baker of Paducah, and Shawn...