Current Obituaries

Lucille Thomason

Lucille Thomason

May 28, 2016

Lucille Thomason age 95 of Paducah, passed away May 28, 2016 at 6:15 A.M. at the Superior Care Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Thomason was a native of Paducah and a member of the Highland Baptist Church. She is survived by her two children, Joy Wyatt (Jerry) of Paducah and Jerry Thomason of Paducah. Two granddaughters, Lynna Cammarata and Lori...

Rev. Charles Payne

Rev. Charles Payne

May 25, 2016

Rev. Charles (Sonny) Payne, 80 of Paducah. Passed away 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Payne was member of Southland Baptist Temple where he was very active in the Deaf Ministry. He is survived by two daughters, Donna Vandergriff of Arlington, KY. and Nancy Payne of Paducah. Two sisters, Pat Story of Gilbertsville and Harolyn...

Melvyn R Detie

Melvyn R Detie

May 25, 2016

Melvyn R. Detie, 86 of Paducah passed away Wednesday evening (May 25, 2016) at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation in Metropolis, IL.

He was member of Southland Baptist Temple, the VFW and American Legion. He is survived by one daughter, Shelia Rene Grim of Paducah, two grandchildren, Alisha Michelle Swinford and Storm Sutton Ball, both of Paducah. Three great grand...

William Keeling

William Keeling

May 24, 2016

William (Bill) Keeling, 78 of Paducah. Passed away 11:40 p.m. Tuesday (May 24, 2016) at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He was retired heavy equipment operator for Union Hall 181. A member of East Side Holiness Church. Mr. Keeling loved racing at Keeling Raceway and playing pool at Side Pockets. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Linda, of...

Edna Mae Ramage

Edna Mae Ramage

May 21, 2016

On May 19th, 2016 the golden bells were ringing, as Edna Mae Ramage  made her entrance to her heavenly home, at 6:12 P.M. from the Baptist Health of Paducah.  

Mrs. Ramage was a native of Tiline, Ky. She and her late husband, Rev. Erlin Ramage  pastored in  Livingston County the Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church and Smithland Pentecostal Church. She...

Edna Mae Ramage

Edna Mae Ramage

May 21, 2016

On May 19th, 2016 the golden bells were ringing, as Edna Mae Ramage  made her entrance to her heavenly home, at 6:12 P.M. from the Baptist Health of Paducah.  

Mrs. Ramage was a native of Tiline, Ky. She and her late husband, Rev. Erlin Ramage  pastored in  Livingston County the Loveless Chapel Pentecostal Church and Smithland Pentecostal Church. She...

Eleanor Langston

Eleanor Langston

May 3, 2016

Eleanor Langston age 91 of Lone Oak,  passed away May 3, 2016 at 7:35 p.m. at her residence.

Mrs. Langston was a member of the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, and was a volunteer for the Lourdes Hospital  Auxiliary. She was also know in Paducah and the surrounding areas as a Therapy Dog Worker, she and her greyhound, Tessa worked,...

Roger Dean Downs

Roger Dean Downs

May 2, 2016

Roger Dean Downs age 60 of Calvert City Ky. formerly of Paducah, passed away Monday May 2, 2016  at 9:31 a.m. at his residence.

Mr. Downs was a native of Paducah, and was a member of the Bellview Baptist Church. He was the owner and operator of Downs Remodeling. Roger is survived by four sisters, Brenda Walton of Benton, KY.,...

Rev Charlie Wheatley Mayes

Rev Charlie Wheatley Mayes

May 2, 2016

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith, II Timothy 4:7. Another solider for the Lord, has been called to his heavenly reward. Rev. Charlie Wheatley Mayes age 81 of Paducah, passed away May 2, 2016 at 10:35 P.M. at the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center of Paducah. Mr. Mayes was a...

Ellen Renee Tucker

Ellen Renee Tucker

Apr 28, 2016

Ellen Renee' Tucker age 49 of Paducah passed away April 28, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. at her residence.

Mrs. Tucker was a native of Paducah, and worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She is survived by her daughter, Brittany Tucker of Paducah and granddaughter,  Emelia Tucker of Paducah. Two Brothers, David Lester of Paducah and Charles Lester of Metropolis, IL....

Calvert Calvin Wallace Wright

Calvert Calvin Wallace Wright

Apr 25, 2016

Calvert (Calvin ) Wallace Wright age 72 of Paducah passed away Monday April 25, 2016 at 1:33 P.M. at the Baptist Health ER.

Mr. Wright worked as a tug boat pilot for James Marine and wasa member of the Eagles Aeries 3135. He is survived by his wife, Karen Fondaw Wright, several stepchildren ,step grandchildren and great grandchildren. Half brother,...

Jo Ann Hurt

Jo Ann Hurt

Apr 21, 2016

Jo Ann Hurt age 82 of Symsonia Ky. passed away Thursday April 21st 2016 at     9:30 a.m. at the Oakview Manor Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Hurt was a native of Cynthiana, Kentucky, born on November 24, 1933 to her parents, the late Orie and Ada Lee Turner Fitzwater. She worked for Jerry's Restaurant for 50 years, and...

Maudeline Virginia Josie Fisher

Maudeline Virginia Josie Fisher

Apr 15, 2016

Maudeline Virginia ( Josie) Fisher, also known by her family as "Nanaw age 99 of Symsonia, Ky., passed away Friday April 15, 2016 at 10:50 a.m. at her residence.

Mrs. Fisher was a native of Marshall County, KY. She retired as a sales clerk for Higdon Clements Jewler's. Surviving is her daughter, Brenda Waggoner of Paducah. Six grandchildren, Tracy Lampley which...

Larry Reed

Larry Reed

Apr 10, 2016

Larry Reed age 67 of Paducah passed away Sunday April 10, 2016 at  11:55 P.M. at his residence.

Mr. Reed was a native of Paducah. He is survived by sister, Wilma Mathis of Paducah and one brother, Roger Dale Reed of Paducah. Several nieces and nephews.

There will be no services at this time.

Howard Hertter

Howard Hertter

Apr 9, 2016

Howard Hertter age 47 of Metropolis, Il. passed away Saturday April 9, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Mr. Hertter was a native of Metropolis, Il. He is survived by two sisters, Ruby Rudesill of Paducah and Candi  Goins of Metroplois. Two nephews and one niece, Two great nephews and three great nieces.

A Memorial...

Rosemary Lane

Rosemary Lane

Mar 23, 2016

Rosemary Lane age 91 of Paducah, passed away Wednesday March 23, 2016 at 8:00 P.M. at the Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Lane was a native of  Paducah, and an active member of the Rosary Chapel Catholic Church, where she served in the Women's  Ministry. She loved bowling, and was a 50 year member of the Paducah Women's Bowling...

Robert L Helton

Robert L Helton

Feb 25, 2016

Robert ( Bob ) Helton age 85, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away surrounded by his family on February 25, 2016.

He is survived by his wife, of 61 years Mary Charles Helton: two sons, Robert Alan Helton ( Dora ) and Greg Helton and daughter Julie Good: sister Linda Helton and a brother James Ray Helton; ten grandchildren Angela, Aaron,...

Gilbert Howard

Gilbert Howard

Feb 23, 2016

Gilbert (Pete) Howard, 66 of Paducah.  Passed away 9:54 p.m. Saturday  February 23, at his home. 

He is survived by One daughter, Lisa Delaney, of Benton.  One Brother, Buford Howard of Paducah.  Two Sisters, Ida Mae Austin of Paducah and Josephine Waid of Paducah.  One Grand child.  There will be no services planned at this time.  Any donations be made...

Roy Dammie Dukes

Roy Dammie Dukes

Feb 22, 2016

Roy ( Dammie ) Dukes age 69 of Paducah passed away at 1:40 P.M. Monday February 22, 2016 at the Lourdes Hospital.

Mr. Dukes was a native of Paducah. He is survived by his son, Roy D. Dukes Jr. of Lovelaceville, KY. , two daughters, Laurie Dukes of Vienna, IL. and Rhonda Dukes of Carbondale, IL. Six brothers, Mike Dukes...

Frankie O Hara

Frankie O Hara

Feb 14, 2016

Frankie O'Hara age 64 of Paducah passed away at 9:50 A.M. Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the Heritage Manor Nursing and Rehab Center in Mayfield, Ky.

A Private Family Service will be held at the Maplelawn Park Cemetery.

Frankie O'Hara