Current Obituaries
Mark Wayne Sterling
Mar 28, 2021
Mark Wayne Sterling, 70, of Benton, KY died Sunday, March 28th at Stonecreek Nursing Home in Paducah.
Mr. Sterling was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses. He loved his family and congregation, driving, and the Packers.
He is survived by his mother, Audrey Sterling; two sons, Jason Sterling of Milwaukee, WI, and Micah Sterling of Milwaukee, WI; two daughters, Krystal Sterling of...
Evelyn Sue DeBoe
Mar 10, 2021
Evelyn Sue DeBoe, 76, of Paducah died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah.
She is survived by her son, Greg DeBoe (Jennifer) of Paducah; one brother, Lloyd Nelson (Judy) of Paducah; two sisters, Linda McDill (James) and Deloris Richards; twelve grandchildren, Lyndsay Goralski (Ryan), Amanda Newport (Geoffrey), Gregory Johnson,...
O.D. "Punkin" Joiner
Mar 10, 2021
O.D. "Punkin" Joiner age 71 of Ledbetter died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence. He was born the son of the late Robert Wilton Joiner and the late Mary Louise Faughn Joiner Abanatha. He was a licensed electrician, and was also the former pastor of Holy House of Prayer. He enjoyed working with his hands, and remodeling homes.
Funeral services...
Jeffrey Wayne Poindexter
Mar 8, 2021
Jeffrey Poindexter, 53, of Calvert City died Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.
Mr. Poindexter was a former Deputy Chief of the Ledbetter Fire Department and a member of Grace Point Church in Reidland. He enjoyed doing landscaping and worked in the sheet metal industry. He also loved spending time with...

Mary Edith Ford
Mar 7, 2021
Mary E. Ford, 80, of Paducah died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fulton, KY.
She is survived by her niece, Grayce Cartwright; several other nieces and nephews; and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley Dudley and Edith Ella Ford; two brothers, Jack Ford, and Don Ford; and one sister, Betty Kilgore.
Graveside services...
Ricky Dale Nance
Mar 2, 2021
Ricky Dale Nance, 63, of Calvert City died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his grandchildren.
Mr. Nance was born to the late Joe Richard and Ima Sue Nance.
He is survived by his son, Joey Nance (Michelle) of Obion County, TN; his daughter, Laura Nance of Murfreesboro, TN;...
Jerry Don McMurtry
Feb 16, 2021
Jerry Don McMurtry, age 56 of Paducah died Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. He was born the son of Thomas N. McMurtry, and Shirley Stamper McMurtry. Jerry was a man of many talents and abilities. He as a master craftsman, had a tremendous eye for interior design, he designed many of...

Mary F Graves
Feb 9, 2021
Mary F. Graves, 71, of Bardwell, KY died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Country Side Center in Bardwell.
She is survived by three brothers, Bill Graves, Jack Graves, and Terry Graves; four sisters, Minnie Rogers, Evelyn Galloway, Barbara Curtis, and Jane Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Graves; three...

Ned G Brian
Feb 5, 2021
Ned G. Brian, 81, of Paducah died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Brian was born to the late Goebel and Alice Faye Brian.
He is survived by his wife, Christy Brian of Paducah; one son, Scott Brian (Penny) of Kevil, KY; two daughters, Nedana Rudd (Ralph) of Boaz, KY, and Angie Brian of Paducah; sister-in-law, Madonna Brian;...
Steven Edward Sikes
Feb 4, 2021
Steven Edward Sikes, 59, of Paducah died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home. He was a member of the Brown Street Club in Paducah for many years and enjoyed helping others and living life to its fullest.
Mr. Sikes is survived by his parents, Bobby and Catherine Sikes of Paducah; three sons, Steven Sikes (Melissa) of Paducah, James Hall...
Judith Ann Joiner
Jan 28, 2021
Judith Ann Joiner, 81, of Paducah died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, KY. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paducah. She was a Kentucky Colonel and former employee of the Soil Conservation Service. She also worked as a secretary at two churches in Mayfield and Paducah.
Mrs. Joiner was the daughter of the...
Aretta Raye Hollowell
Jan 26, 2021
Aretta Raye Tucker Hollowell, 67, of Paducah died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.
Aretta is the daughter of the late Albert Ray Tucker and Mildred Frances Spears.
She is survived by her son, Anthony Hollowell of Kevil, KY; one daughter, Amy Hollowell Crim of OK; one brother, Irvin Ray Tucker of Reidland; two sisters, Annie Gorman...
Dee Err Burnett
Jan 25, 2021
Dee Err Burnett, 62, of Benton died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mr. Burnett was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, MI. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, antique tractors and old trucks.
Mr. Burnett was born of the late Charles Burnett and Ruth Morden Jarmin.
He is survived...

Donna Bellew
Jan 23, 2021
Donna Bellew, 61, of Mayfield died Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Mayfield, KY.
Donna was born of the late Raymond C. and Inez Madeline Anderson.
She is survived by her son, Daniel Bellew of Paducah; three sisters, Elizabeth Wade of Columbus, GA, Susan T. Cox of Fortson, GA, and Jeri Hayes of Mt. Juliet, TN; one grandson, Davien Bellew; and...
Betty Faye Escamilla
Jan 21, 2021
Betty Green Escamilla, age 85 of Paducah died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah. She was born the daughter of the late John Thomas Green, and Opal Alexander Green. She worked in several different factories throughout her life. She was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle. She loved sewing, spending time in the garden, and loved...
Del "Bear" Boswell
Jan 16, 2021
Del "Bear" Boswell, age 61 of Paducah died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. He was born the son of the late Charles Boswell, and the late Ruby Elliott Boswell. He worked as a small engine mechanic, enjoyed working on electronics, spent a lot of time talking to people from all over the...

Martin Andre Sheattler
Jan 2, 2021
Martin Andre Sheattler, 81, of Barlow, KY, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Sheattler was born to the late Steven and Thelma Sheattler.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sheattler of Barlow; one son, Markus Sheattler of Barlow; one daughter, Tiffany Spencer (Robert) of WI; and four grandchildren, Ernest Sheattler, Corbin Spencer, Riley Spencer, and Angel...
Betty Womack
Dec 29, 2020
Betty Scott Guadarrama, age 72 of Paducah died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield. She was born the daughter of the late Charles Scott and the late Clara Portwood Scott. She worked as a Direct Support Professional, and was a member of Temple Baptist church.
Graveside services will be Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Woodlawn...
LeRoy Moody
Dec 28, 2020
LeRoy Moody, 87, of Stewart, TN died Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence.
Mr. Moody was born of the late Elijah Ray and Lou Leslie Pearl Moody. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Amalgamated Transit Workers Union. He was also a veteran of the United States Army.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy...
Jewell Dorthea Burgess
Dec 28, 2020
Jewell Dorthea Burgess, 76, of Paducah died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. Jewell worked as a boat cook for Marquette Transportation Company.
Mrs. Burgess is survived by two sons, Charles Sharp of Paducah, and Chris Burgess of Paducah; one sister, Belinda Anderson; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter McKeever, and...