Obituaries

Apr 26, 2017

Gladys Irene Ries, 88, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 6:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Heritage Manor Health Care in Mayfield, Kentucky. She was born in Pickens, Oklahoma. She was of the Pentecostal faith and was a homemaker. Gladys is survived by her daughter, Pam Ries Gourley and husband Mike of Hickory, Kentucky; son, Patrick Ries of Cunningham,...

Apr 23, 2017

Fay Doublestein, 70, of Paducah died on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at her residence. Mrs. Doublestein was a retired nurses aid from Parkview Nursing and Rehab and of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed going to yard sales, knitting, and collecting things. Surviving is her husband, Dean Doublestein of Paducah; one son, Jearl (Mary) Cauthorne of Lexington; one brother, Gean Turner...

Apr 20, 2017

Donna Lynn Holbert, 51, of Newburgh, IN passed away at 10:01 am, Thursday, April 20, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Donna was born October 6, 1965 in Ruston, Louisiana. She was a 1983 graduate of Lone Oak High School in Paducah, Kentucky and received her bachelor's degree in recreational therapy from Southern Illinois University. Donna was a member of...

Apr 19, 2017

Wilma O. "Tenny" Clevenger, 84, of Paducah passed away at 12:16 PM on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Mrs. Clevenger was a homemaker and a member of Victory Assembly Worship Center in Paducah. She is survived by five daughters, Connie Messamore McIntosh (Windell), Vanessa Lantrip Hall (Jimmie), Crystal Ezell all of...

Apr 18, 2017

Diana Williams, 70, of Boaz, Kentucky passed away at 11:50 a.m. Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Diana was a member of Heritage Baptist Church, Graves County Genealogical Society. She enjoyed reading and loved flowers. Diana is survived by her husband of 48 years, Truman Williams; daughter, Landa Williams of Dawson...

Apr 17, 2017

Howard L. Alexander, 74 of Jackson, died April 17, 2017, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, due to complications from a fall he experienced on April 7, 2017. He was born August 18, 1942, in Paducah, Kentucky, the youngest son of Edward and Olear (McChristian) Alexander. He married Sherron Slusmeyer August 14, 1965. Howard graduated from Heath High School in...

Apr 16, 2017

Harold Thomas "Teto" Clark, 72, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, April 16, 2017 at his residence. He was a native of Paducah, Kentucky. Teto served various duties for the McCracken County Sheriff's Department including leading the circle morning prayer before each day began. He had worked 18 years with Illinois Central Railroad. Teto was retired from...

Apr 14, 2017

David Eugene Deboe age 76 of Paducah passed away Friday April 14, 2017 at his residence. Mr. Deboe worked as a Mechanic for Wayne Supply Company. He was a 1959 graduate of the Reidland High School, and a member of the Southland Baptist Temple. Surviving is his wife Sue Deboe of Paducah. Two sons, Michael David Deboe( Tammy) of North...

Apr 11, 2017

Mrs. Vivian Rupelle Alderdice, 96, of Murray, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Spring Creek Healthcare in Murray. Mrs. Alderdice was born on July 3, 1920 to the late Benjamin Wheeler and Effie Cook Wheeler and was a member of the Lone Oak Church of Christ. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Apr 11, 2017

Jan G. Sparks, 83, of ,Cape Girardeau, MO., died Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. There be will be a private memorial service at a later date. Burial will be at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens near Paducah, KY. Ford & Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Apr 10, 2017

Keith Mason, age 70, of Fountain Hills, AZ and formerly of Lone Oak, Ky passed away at 4:54 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2017 at the Honor Health Shea Medical Center in Scottsdale, AZ. Keith was a long time United Methodist, growing up and attending Lone Oak United Methodist Church. He was a 1964 graduate of Lone Oak High School and...

Apr 7, 2017

Jessie Donaldson McWaters, age 95, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 8:35 p.m. on Friday, April 7, 2017 at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. McWaters was owner and operator of Jessie's Beauty Shop. She was member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church and a past member of the Hendron Homemakers. Mrs. McWaters is survived by a son, John T....

Apr 6, 2017

Beverly Kaye Byrd, 69, of Paducah, passed away at 3:11 am on Thursday, April 06, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah. Beverly was a member of Lovelaceville United Methodist Church and had attended Lone Oak Baptist Church. She retired from Paducah Independent School District having taught at both Morgan Elementary and Paducah Middle Schools. She is survived by two sons, Darrell...

Apr 3, 2017

Clara E. Schoening McSparin, 97, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 3:30 a.m. Monday, April 3, 2017 at Barkley Center of Paducah. She was a retired Bookkeeper and member of Wice Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by one sister, Edith Earline Joiner of Paducah, Kentucky and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert...

Apr 1, 2017

Betty L. Mitchell, age 87, of Paducah, KY passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Betty was a wonderful cook and had a love for all animals. She will be remembered most for her sweet and kind nature and as a loving and caring mother and grandmother. Betty was a member of Margaret Hank...

Apr 1, 2017

Cynthia 'Cindi' Cunningham, age 51, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at her residence. She was a member of Faith Center Paducah and a homemaker. Cindi is survived by two sons, Jason Cunningham and wife Chelsea of Paducah, KY and Christopher Cunningham and wife Amanda of Paducah, KY; seven grandchildren, Alexis, Gage, Peyton,...

Mar 29, 2017

Timothy "Tim" Davenport, 58, of Paducah, formerly of Warner Robins, GA, passed away at 1:50 pm on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Tim attended First Christian Church of Paducah. He was the Manager of Fidelity Finance in Mayfield, KY, and he also worked for Heights Finance. He is survived by...

Mar 22, 2017

Justin Neckel, 36, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at his residence. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a Fitter for James Marine and attended Reidland Baptist Church. Justin is survived by his father, William Neckel and wife Laura of Paducah, Kentucky; mother, Zoey Miller of Paducah, Kentucky; son, Kobe Neckel of Paducah, Kentucky;...

Mar 18, 2017

Billy W. Ross, age 89, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 3:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at Superior Care Home. Mr. Ross was a member and a Deacon of Lone Oak Church of Christ. He was a retired maintenance mechanic for Union Carbide/Martin Marietta. He was a U.S. Army WWII veteran, a KY Colonel and an avid UK...

Mar 17, 2017

Jennifer Karnes 36, of Gilbertsville, KY and formerly of Paducah, KY passed away Friday, March 17, 2017 at 9:20 a.m. at her residence. Jennifer was of Baptist faith and a 1999 graduate of Lone Oak High School. Jennifer had worked for the Red Cross, Office Depot and at Walgreens. Survivors include her father, Rodney Karnes , Boaz, KY; one sister,...