Current Obituaries
Delaina Jean Martin
Aug 28, 2023
Delaina Martin, age 70 of Paducah died Monday, August 28, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah. She was born the daughter of the late Albert E. Arant, and the late Shirley Tucker Robertson. Delaina retired from Wal-Mart after several years of service. She loved all the music of Elvis Presley, enjoyed trips to the Smokey Mountains, going to bingo and...
Cynthia Phillips-Hodge
Aug 25, 2023
In Loving Memory of Cynthia Phillips-HodgeCynthia Phillips-Hodge, a beloved mother, teacher, and caretaker, passed away on August 25, 2023. She was known for her warm heart and caring nature, making a lasting impact on those fortunate enough to have crossed paths with her. Cynthia was a member of Southland Baptist Temple.Cynthia's career spanned various roles, showcasing her dedication and...
Ray Dean Edmonds
Aug 24, 2023
Ray Dean Edmonds, age 67, who was born in Paducah, KY and moved to Virginia to enlist in the Navy, went to be with his Lord on August 24, 2023, at the VA Hospice Center in Glen Allen, VA. Ray met and married his wife, Cheryl, and made their home in Virginia. He was a member of Staple Mills Road...
Sara Ann Todd
Aug 16, 2023
Sara Ann Todd, 34, of Paducah died Wednesday, August 16, 2023, at her home. Sara was a devout Christian and a member of Southland Baptist Temple. She was caring and compassionate. Sara always had a passion for helping care for others, which included her father-in-law, Danny.
She is survived by her husband, David Todd of Paducah; her parents, Allen and...
Gary Deon James
Aug 5, 2023
Gary D. James, 83, of Paducah died Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah. Gary was born the son of the late Thomas and Evelyn James. He was a member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Paducah. Gary enjoyed camping, reading, playing pool at the senior center, and watching Westerns.
Gravesides Services will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023, at...
Linda Jo Russell
Jul 27, 2023
Linda Jo Russell, 74, of Paducah died Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah. Linda was born the daughter of the late John T. Kiner and Shirley Brown. Linda was a devout Christian and had been a member of Hallelujah Fellowship Center in Paducah.
She is survived by her husband, Robert W. Russell of Paducah; two sons, Keith Thomas...
George Thomas Gillespie
Jul 24, 2023
George Thomas Gillespie, 94, of Paducah died Monday, July 24, 2023, at his home. George was the son of the late Carl and Elfa May Gillespie, of Albany Missouri.
George was born on November 18, 1928 in Albany, Missouri and graduated from Albany high school. He attended the University of Missouri where he was a member of Farmhouse fraternity and...
Mark Edward Stites
Jul 16, 2023
Mark E. Stites, 61, of Paducah died Sunday, July 16, 2023, at Kindred Hospital in Louisville, KY. Mark was born the son of the late Ralph and Doris Stites. He was of the Pentecostal Faith. Mark held a fifth-degree black belt in Martial Arts and loved riding his bicycle, and was very active in physical fitness. More than anything,...
Margaret Ann Sparks
Jul 7, 2023
Margaret Ann Sparks, 77, of Paducah died Friday, July 7, 2023, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Margaret was born the daughter of the late Lawrence and Daisy Ritchie. She was a member of West End Baptist Church in Paducah and loved spending time with her family and attending family reunions and get-togethers.
Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, July...
Dakota "Koty" Miller
Jul 5, 2023
Dakota "Koty" Allen Miller, 26, of Kevil died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, in Hickman, KY. Koty enjoyed going fishing and gaming.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, July 10, 2023, at 12:00pm at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home in Paducah with Pastor John Aitken officiating. Burial will follow at Barnett Cemetery in Calloway County. Visitation will be Monday from 10:00am...
Beth Louise Meadows
Jun 29, 2023
Beth Louise Meadows, 62, of Calvert City died Thursday, June 29, 2023, at her home. Beth was born the daughter of the late Kenneth Sonnenbaum and Maureen Ann Eskildsen. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Kentucky Lake Cowboy Church in Draffenville. Beth worked in the health field for many years. She loved holidays, joking around...
Jessica Ann Smith
Jun 25, 2023
Jessica Ann Smith, 41, of Paducah died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Funeral Services will be held Friday, June 30, 2023, at 12:00pm at Lone Oak Church of Christ with Paul Wingfield officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Kenton Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday from 10:00am until the funeral hour at the church.
Jessica is survived by...
John L. "Sonny" Sullivan
Jun 23, 2023
John L. "Sonny" Sullivan, 85, of Metropolis, IL, died Friday, June 23, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. Sonny was born the son of the late Coy and Flora Sullivan. He was of the Baptist Faith and loved flying airplanes and drag car racing.
Funeral Services will be held Thursday, June 29, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Keeling...
Clarence "Pod" Griggs
Jun 23, 2023
Clarence "Pod" Griggs, 70, of Paducah died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. Clarence was born the son of the late Berry and Betty Griggs. He was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of New Life Apostolic Tabernacle. He was also a member of Drake Creek Golf Club and loved fishing, camping, and antiques. Pod loved...
William "Bill" Sharp
Jun 11, 2023
William "Bill" Sharp, 80, of Paducah died Sunday, June 11, 2023, at his home. Bill was born the son of the late James and Evelyn Sharp. He was of the Baptist faith and a proud U.S. Army Veteran who served from 1960-1963. Bill was retired from USEC where he worked as a Maintenance Mechanic. He was a member of the...
Kent David McGuins
Jun 10, 2023
Kent McGuins, 60, of Carrsville died Saturday, June 10, 2023, at his home. Kent was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Carrsville Masonic Lodge #812 and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his mother, Doris McGuins of Paducah; his wife, Eva McGuins of Carrsville; one daughter, Rain Aquino (Ivan) of...
Rosa "Rosie" Wilson Jones
Jun 8, 2023
Rosa "Rosie" Wilson Jones, 88, of Paducah passed away Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Lourdes Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah. Rosie was born the daughter of the late Calloway and Melinda Jane Wilson. She was a member of Gospel Assembly Church in Paducah.
Funeral Services will be held Monday, June 12, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Gospel Assembly Church with...
Bobby R. Hamby
May 29, 2023
Bobby R. Hamby, 90, of Benton passed away Monday, May 29, 2023, at Calvert City Convalescent Center. Bob was born the son of the late Ura and Pearl Hamby, in Hopkins County, KY. He was a member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah.
Funeral Services will be held Saturday, June 3, 2023, at 1:00 PM at Keeling & Goodman Funeral...
Phillip Wayne McManus
May 18, 2023
Phil McManus, age 65 of Paducah died Thursday, May 18, 2023 at his residence. He was born the son of the late James McManus, and the late Eleanora Followell McManus. Phil loved music, was an incredibly talented artist, enjoyed riding motorcycles, and would often spend his time fishing. He was a handman that could fix or repair just about anything....
Barbara Ann Simons
May 16, 2023
Barbara Ann Simons, 82, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Mercy Health-Lourdes in Paducah. Barbara was born the daughter of the late Bruce and Thelma Tuck. She was a member of Pottsville Church of Christ in Hickory, KY, and a retired Special Education Teacher who had a passion for teaching children with special needs. Barbara enjoyed crocheting...
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