Current Obituaries

Rosalie Buttry Cornwell

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Wilma Alice Adkins

Wilma Alice Adkins

May 5, 2024

Wilma Alice Miller Adkins, 80, of Hopkinsville, formerly of Paducah passed away on May 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born on August 31, 1943, in Paducah, KY, to the late William Alex and Edna Marie Miller. Wilma was a retired Cafeteria Manager and worked at Clark Elementary School for many years. In her early years, she was...

Charles Kent Byars

Charles Kent Byars

Apr 22, 2024

Charles Kent Byars passed away on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Health in Paducah after a short illness, he was 67. He will be missed by his family, friends and neighbors.Kent was born on October 12, 1956, at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, to Bobby and Lanie Byars of Paducah. Kent was a lifelong resident of Paducah and was a proud...

Deborah Grace Houston

Deborah Grace Houston

Apr 20, 2024

Deborah Grace Houston, age 73 of Almo, Kentucky died Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence.  She was born June 12, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to Herbert and Hedy Walker.  She was a Registered Nurse and retired after 50 years of healthcare.  She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church.In addition to her...

Betty Lambert

Betty Lambert

Apr 19, 2024

Betty Lambert, age 89 of Paducah died Friday, April 19, 2024 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Charles Henry Lockett and the late Eliza Belle Stokes.  Betty worked as a cashier at both Walmart and Payless Drug Store in Paducah.  She was of the Baptist faith.Graveside services will be 9:00 A.M. Monday, April 22, 2024...

Jenny Willie

Jenny Willie

Apr 17, 2024

Jenny R. Willie, age 49 of Paducah died Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Riverhaven Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of Larry Willie and Jacqueline King Willie.  Jenny was full of life, and enjoyed spending time with her family, having her cats around, and loved the times she could visit the beach in Florida.No services are...

Barbara Kay Herr

Barbara Kay Herr

Apr 12, 2024

Barbara Kay Herr, 73, of Eddyville, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12th, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Barbara was born on July 11th, 1950 in Grand Junction, CO to the late Lloyd and Maxine Blaylock. She was a dedicated mother, sister, grandmother, and friend. She loved spending time with her family, especially...

Frank Burch

Frank Burch

Apr 5, 2024

Francis M. "Frank" Burch, age 84, of Paducah, KY, died Friday, April 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY.  Frank was born the son of the late Joseph and Margaret Burch.  Frank proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1959 - 1963.  He was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church.  Frank...

Jackie Rae Patti

Jackie Rae Patti

Mar 28, 2024

Jackie Rae Patti, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 28, 2024, surrounded by love at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Kentucky. Jackie was born on September 13, 1939, in Anchorage, Alaska, to the late Jack and Velma Carr.Jackie led a life filled with compassion and a love for all living creatures. Her...

David E. Pryor

David E. Pryor

Mar 15, 2024

David E. Pryor, 72, of Benton died Friday, March 15, 2024, at his home. David was born the son of the late Leander and Sadie Pryor. He was of the Catholic faith and a member of St. Pius X in Calvert City.David is survived by his wife, Leanne Pryor of Benton; his son, David E. Pryor Jr. of Calhoun, GA;...

Lori Lynne Smith

Lori Lynne Smith

Mar 13, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lori Lynne Smith, 60, of Paducah. Lori was born on January 9th, 1964, in Owensboro, Kentucky, and peacefully departed from this world on March 13th, 2024, at Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Calvert City, Kentucky.Lori was a woman of unwavering faith, aligning herself with the Baptist beliefs and finding...

Joe Turner

Joe Turner

Mar 9, 2024

In loving memory of Joe Turner, whose journey on this earth came to a peaceful end at Baptist Health in Paducah. Joe was born in Milford, Ohio, on August 10, 1975, to the late Joseph and Juanita Turner. His warm presence touched the lives of many, and his legacy will forever be cherished by those who knew him.Joe was a...

David Wayne Dismore

David Wayne Dismore

Feb 21, 2024

David Dismore, age 63 of Paducah died Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at  Baptist Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late George Junior Dismore, and Sylvia Langdon Dismore.  He worked as a laborer on construction sites, he loved music, loved to go on walks, and he especially loved spending time at the library where he enjoyed his...

James "Jimmy" Denton

James "Jimmy" Denton

Feb 19, 2024

James Edmond "Jimmy" Denton, a beloved member of the Paducah community, passed away at Baptist Health Paducah on Monday, February 19, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Detroit, MI, on March 22, 1948, to the late William "Bill" and Ella Dee Denton. Jimmy led a remarkable life filled with dedication, service and passion. He proudly...

Charles J. Keeling

Charles J. Keeling

Feb 10, 2024

Charles J. Keeling, affectionately known as "Mr. Clean," passed away peacefully at his residence February 10, 2024. He was born on February 10, 1935, in Paducah, Kentucky to the late Fred and Dorothy Jeffords and later adopted by the late Huie and Lorene Keeling. Charles was the loving husband of Glenn J. Keeling for an incredible 71 years.

Throughout his life,...