Current Obituaries
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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