Current Obituaries
            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...
                                
            David Eugene Edleman
Dec 24, 2020
David Eugene Edleman, age 66 of Burna died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence. He was born the son of the late Donald Edleman, and the late Mary Mary Carlene Martin Edleman. He was a self employed painter. He served in various ministries in his church that included a nursing home ministry, childrens ministry, cooking for the community, puppet...
Neal Ray Joines
Dec 15, 2020
                                Neal Ray Joines, 80 of Kevil, KY died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Baptist Health of Paducah.
He spent 57 years working in the church in Paducah and Michigan, supporting the body of Christ through sound and audio support.
Mr. Joines was born in Paridise, KY to the late Winfred and Martha Ruth Joines.
He is survived by his wife,...
                                
Russell Roger Fleming Jr.
Dec 15, 2020
                                Russell Roger Fleming Jr., 38, of Paducah died Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Paducah, KY.
Mr. Fleming was a proud employee of Banks Supermarket in Lone Oak.
Mr. Fleming is survived by his parents, Russell Fleming Sr. of Jackson, GA and Myla Jones of Orlando, FL; his Fiancé, Jennifer Cooper of Paducah; one son, Ryu Fleming; and one sister, Nyasia Fleming...
                                
Vivian Louise Stout
Dec 10, 2020
                                Vivian Wurth Stout, 75, of Paducah died Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born of the late Hilary and Helen Wurth. Mrs. Stout was one of the Jehovah's Witnesses.
She is survived by her son, Paul Stout of Paducah; two daughters, Mary Hudak of Astoria, NY, and Heather Bailey of Murray, KY; two...
                                



