Current Obituaries
Marissa Beth Caldwell
Dec 26, 2024
Marissa Beth Caldwell, age 48, of Hermitage, TN, a wife, daughter, and friend, was born on June 29, 1976, in Paducah, Kentucky. She passed away at her residence on December 26, 2024.
Marissa was a proud graduate of Reidland High School, where she laid the foundation for her future aspirations. She pursued her passion for beauty and wellness by studying cosmetology.
Marissa...
Paul Thompson
Dec 23, 2024
Paul Thompson
March 15, 1962-December 23, 2024
Paul Thompson, age 62, a resident of Paducah, KY and former longtime resident of Westbrookville, NY, passed peacefully at Mercy Health-Lourdes Hospital on December 23, 2024.
Born on March 15, 1962 in Patterson NJ to the late Pauline Oakley and the late Ward Thompson, he graduated from Port Jervis High School in 1980 and worked at...
June Davidson Basye
Dec 23, 2024
June Davidson Basye,71, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. June was born on June 1, 1953, in Glenrothes, Scotland to the late David and Margaret Davidson.
June was a woman of deep faith, embodying the principles of love and compassion throughout her life. She found joy in the...
Janet Leigh Loveland
Dec 20, 2024
Janet Leigh Loveland, 62, of Kevil, passed away Friday, December 20, 2024, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah. Janet was born November 25, 1962, the daughter of the late Douglas and Florence Banks. She was an avid Christian and loved technology. Most recently, her most enjoyable hobby was playing Word Chums with her brother, Bill.
Janet is survived by her son,...
Clifford Young
Dec 19, 2024
Clifford Young, 97, of Paducah passed away Thursday, December 19, 2024, at Rivers Bend Retirement Community in Kuttawa, KY. Clifford was born the son of the late Clair and Ruth Young. He was of the United Church of Christ faith.
He is survived by three sons; two daughters; and several grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, Clifford was preceded in death by...
Betty Holland Hall
Dec 17, 2024
Betty Holland Hall age 74 of Murray died Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at her residence. She was born the daughter of the late James Prentice Holland, and the late Ruth Jones Modell Holland. She lived her life with a strong faith in God and was a long time supporter and contributor of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. She was of...
Jerry McMillin
Dec 17, 2024
Jerry M. McMillin age 74 of Paducah died Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. He was born the son of the late Dewayne McMillin and the late Marguerite Diel. He enjoyed working on crafts and was always ready for a game of bingo. He was of the Baptist faith.
Graveside services will be held...
Frank Ray Widdows
Dec 13, 2024
Frank Ray Widdows, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away on Friday, December 13, 2024, at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah. Frank was born on May 15, 1944, in West Virginia, to the late Frank Raymond and Opal Love Widdows. He married the love of his life, Kay, on April 10, 1964, and together they celebrated 60 years...
Bettie Lou Graves
Dec 6, 2024
Bettie Lou Graves, a beloved mother, sister, and grandmother, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health in Paducah, KY. Bettie was born on August 27, 1942, in Paducah, and lived a life rich in love and family connections until her passing, at the age of 81. She was...
Glenda Fay Hicks
Dec 6, 2024
Glenda Fay Hicks, age 70 of Paducah, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family on Friday, December 6, 2024 after courageously battling Alzheimer's with strength and grace.
Born on April 6, 1954 to Charles and Glenn Keeling in Paducah, KY. Glenda lived a life filled with love, kindness, and devotion to her faith and family. As a devoted Christian woman,...
Catherine "Cathy" Arant
Nov 27, 2024
Catherine "Cathy" Arant, age 99, of Paducah Kentucky, born on May 10, 1925, in Grand Rivers, Kentucky, departed this life peacefully at her residence on November 27, 2024. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who led a life centered around her faith and family. She was a long-standing member of Southland Baptist Temple.
Cathy dedicated her life to the...
Michael Mills
Nov 26, 2024
Michael Allen Mills, age 70 of Paducah died Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at his residence. He was born the son of the late Norman Mills, and the late Ethel VanPelt Mills. He was a carpenter by trade and enjoyed his work. His real passion was music. He played several instruments and was blessed with many musical talents. He enjoyed duck...
William "Gerald" Sharp
Nov 26, 2024
William "Gerald" Sharp, 59, of Dixon, KY, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 26, 2024. Gerald was born on November 29, 1964, in Detroit, Michigan.
He was a steadfast member of the Baptist faith and attended Grace Baptist Church when he was younger. Gerald had a deep appreciation for nature and spent many joyful hours hunting and fishing....
Walter Marshall Clarke
Nov 15, 2024
Walter M. Clarke, age 83 of Paducah died Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born the son of the late Elmer Clark, and Julia Clark. He retired from Christy's in New York City where he worked in the I.T. Department. He loved to read, watch movies, and spend time at Made To Stay, and the Paducah Senior Center. He was...
James "Butch" Dillon, Jr.
Nov 14, 2024
James "Butch" Dillon, Jr., 46, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born on July 31, 1978, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late James E. Dillon, Sr. and Shawney Howe Neblett.
Butch was deeply connected to his roots and held a strong appreciation for his Baptist faith. He enjoyed spending time fishing and...
Marvin "Elder" Mayhugh
Nov 3, 2024
Marvin "Elder" Mayhugh, 70, of Paducah passed away Sunday, November 3, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. Elder was born October 28, 1954, the son of the late Marvin B. and Dorlis Mayhugh. He was a member of Southland Baptist Temple and enjoyed driving the bus to pickup fellow church members.
Elder is survived by one sister, Robbie Driskill of Calvert City,...
Buford Lee Coursey
Oct 27, 2024
Buford Lee Coursey, 88, of Paducah, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Parkview Nursing and Rehab. Buford was born on November 27, 1935, in Symsonia, Kentucky, to the late Rollie and Lyda Coursey.
Buford is survived by his loving wife, Wanda Coursey, of Paducah; his grandson, Josh Barkley (Kinsey); and a great-grandchild, Bodhi Barkley. His deep affection for his...
David Robert Jeffords
Oct 26, 2024
David R. Jeffords, a beloved member of the Paducah community, passed away on October 26, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born on October 26, 1951, in Paducah, KY.
David was a retired mail handler for the US Postal Service, where he worked for 31 years. He attended Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah, and was an avid stamp collector.
David is...
John "Jack" W. Simons III
Oct 26, 2024
John William Simons III (better known as Jack), age 83, of Paducah, KY passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Holiday Jackson Oaks Apartments. Jack was born in Alton, IL on November 18, 1940, to the late John and Velma (Brayman) Simons.
He met his wife, Barbara Tuck, at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, TN. They were married on June 23, 1962,...
Delores Faye Rhodes
Oct 19, 2024
Delores Faye Rhodes, 82, of Paducah, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Parkview Nursing Home. Delores was born on October 11, 1942, in Paducah to the late Ledford and Juanita Hodges.
A devoted Christian, Delores found strength and solace in her faith, frequently attending Rickman Road Baptist Church. Her firm belief in God guided her life, shaping...
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