Current Obituaries
James Franklin Curtis
Aug 20, 2024
James Franklin Curtis of Paducah, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on August 14, 1947, the son of the late Frank and Nellie Curtis.
James was a devoted member of Heartland Church. He was an avid lover of the outdoors and enjoyed spending time on the water, taking...
Richard Alan Mayo
Aug 19, 2024
Richard "Dicky" Alan Mayo went home to be with his Lord and loved ones on the early morning of August 19, 2024 at Calvert Convalescent Center in Calvert City. Dicky was a pipefitter out of Local 184 in Paducah, KY.
He leaves behind his only sibling, Tommy who showed his love, compassion, and devotion to Dicky through the past ten years...
Lula Belle Collins
Aug 17, 2024
Lula Belle Collins, 82, of Paducah passed away at her home on Saturday, August 17, 2024. She was born on September 1, 1941, to the late Robert and Effie Lowe.
Lula was known for her kind personality and her ability to connect with anyone she met; she truly never met a stranger. A devoted member of the Baptist faith, she lived...
Lillian Kate Burley
Aug 14, 2024
Let the little children come to me; do not hinder them; for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.” Mark 10:14
Surrounded by our family, My Lillian went to be with Jesus, August 14, 2024.
Born in South Carolina, March 23, 2006, Lillian Kate Burley was placed in my arms July 2006. From that moment Lilli brought our family indescribable...
Devin W. Potts
Aug 5, 2024
Devin Potts, age 59 of Paducah died Monday, August 5, 2024. He was born the son of the late Elvis W. Potts, and Karen Gruhlke of Paducah. He was a retired machinist, and a veteran of the United States Army. He was of the Baptist faith.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 from 5:00 p.m....
Sandra Lee Campbell
Aug 5, 2024
Sandra Lee Campbell, 64, of Paducah passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. She was of the Christian faith and found great joy in her roles as a mother and grandmother. Sandra was born on January 3, 1960, in Paducah KY, to the late Bobby Campbell and Shirley Sue Stephens.
In her lifetime, Sandra touched the hearts...
Joyce C. Little
Jul 27, 2024
Joyce C. Little, age 80 of Paducah died Saturday, July 27, 2024. She was born the daughter of the late J.C. Sanderson, and the late Luella Prince Harp. She was a homemaker who loved taking care of her family, and her cats. She was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene in Paducah. Her and her family had...
Josephine "Jody" Opiola
Jul 8, 2024
Josephine "Jody" Opiola, 73, of Benton, KY passed away on Monday, July 8, 2024, at Stonecreek Health & Rehab in Paducah, KY. Jody was born on June 18, 1951, in Chicago, IL, to her late parents, Izzy and Roberta "Babe" Fiorito. She was a woman of unwavering faith, following the Catholic beliefs she held dear throughout her life. She found...
William "Buddy" Aubrey Miller, Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
William "Buddy" Aubrey Miller, Jr., 77, of Calvert City, passed away on July 5, 2024, at his home. Buddy was born on December 9, 1946, in Obion, TN, to the late William Sr. and Juanita Miller.
Buddy attended Woodlawn Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He found great joy in the outdoors and had a passion for hunting.
He is survived by his wife, Tanya...
Lydia Marie Darnell
Jun 27, 2024
Lydia Marie Darnell, born Lydia Marie Poppenga on December 4, 1942, in Pekin, IL, peacefully passed away on June 27 2024, in her home in Paducah, KY. She was surrounded by the love of her family during her final moments.
Lydia was a beloved daughter of the late Bennie and Nellie Bell Poppenga. She shared a special bond with her late...
Roger Lee Trover
Jun 23, 2024
Roger Lee Trover, 74, of Paducah, peacefully passed away on June 23 2024, at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. Roger was born December 27, 1949, in Clinton, IN, to the late Cloyd Jr. and Fern Trover.
Roger was a Moose Legionnaire at Moose Lodge #285 in Paducah. He found solace in the simple joys of fishing, camping, and singing karaoke...
James "Todd" Hill
Jun 22, 2024
James "Todd" Hill, age 55 of Gilbertsville died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. He was the son of the late James W. Hill, and Dorothy "Dottie" Hill of Gilbertsville. He worked at Wal-Mart, and was a small engine mechanic, repaired computers, and an avid reader. He was of the Lutheran faith.
A Memorial...
Larry Dale Houston
Jun 15, 2024
Larry Dale Houston, 73, of Almo, KY, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024, at his residence. He was born October 22, 1950, to the late Edgar and Marie Houston of Murray, KY.
Larry was of the Baptist faith and a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. He was a faithful employee at Houston Ag for many years.
In addition to his parents,...
Thomas P. "Tommy" Hayden
Jun 14, 2024
Thomas P. "Tommy" Hayden, 63, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, June 14 2024, at his home.
Born on December 28, 1960, in Paducah, Tommy's impact on the community was profound. He was a beloved member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church dedicated countless hours volunteering at the Community Kitchen in Paducah. Tommy's selflessness extended even further as he served...
Rosalie Buttry Cornwell
Jun 7, 2024
Rosalie Buttry Cornwell, 63, of Paducah passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.Rosalie was born on February 2, 1961, in Wyatt, Missouri to the late William "Willie" and Bessy (Wyatt) Buttry. She went on to live a life filled with love, laughter, and devotion to her Christian faith. She...
Frankie Lee Wilson
Jun 2, 2024
Frankie Lee Wilson, age 69 of Saltillo, Texas died on Sunday, June 2, 2024 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital. He was born the son of the late Kenneth Wilson, and Dorthy Faye Barrow Wilson. He was an owner/operator of Wilson Freight Lines, LLC. When Frankie had some free time, you could most likely find him riding his Harley Davidson Road...
Donald Peter Woodward
Jun 1, 2024
Donald Peter Woodward, aged 71, of Paducah, KY, passed away on June 1st, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah. Donald was born in Nottingham, England on August 20th, 1952, to his late parents, Peter S. Woodward and Barbara Woodward Cornwell.
Donald proudly served in the Royal Navy and worked as a Hydrographical Surveyor before retiring. In his free time, he enjoyed reading...
Julie Marie McElwayne
May 20, 2024
Julie Marie McElwayne, age 63 of Symsonia died May 20, 2024 at her sons residence. She was born the daughter of Roy B. Smith and the late Delois Christian Smith. Julie was of the Christian faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren, her husband, and her family. She loved time spent camping and fishing when the opportunity presented itself....
Charles Michael Whitt
May 17, 2024
Charles Michael Whitt,56, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, May 17 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. He was born on September 6, 1967, to the late Carlton and Charlotte Louise Whitt. Charles was a member of Heartland Baptist Church.He is survived by his long-time companion, Shirley Wilson of Paducah; two sisters, Lana Perrin...
Douglas Eugene Carter
May 13, 2024
Doug Carter, 75, of Paducah passed away on May 13, 2024, at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was born on January 10, 1949, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late David and Ruth Carter.Doug led a life filled with passion and enthusiasm for classic cars. His outgoing personality endeared him to all who his path crossed; he never met...