Obituaries

Sep 5, 2022

Helen L. Bennett, 86, of Paducah, passed away Monday, September 5, 2022 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab.

Helen is survived by her husband, Coy Bennett; two children, Patricia B. Ahart and Donald (Linda Gayle) Bennett; one sister, Shirley (Jesse) Pruitt; five grandchildren, Michael Ahart, Brandon (Jennifer) Bennett, Donald J. (Marcie) Bennett, Cory M. (Adam) Bracey, and Melissa...

Sep 3, 2022

Earl Herzog, 80, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022, at his home.

He was a former businessman owning Herzog’s Pawn and Loan for over 40 years. He was a member of Heartland Church and enjoyed working.

Surviving is his wife of 59 years, Patsy Herzog of Paducah; two children, Sandra (Phillip) Edwards...

Sep 3, 2022

Donna Gammon Grassham, age 74, of West Paducah, passed away at 2:00 A.M. Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Donna was born in Paducah, Kentucky on Sunday, May 23, 1948 to William and Frances Gammon. She retired with more than twenty years as a Deputy Clerk with the McCracken County Clerk’s Office.

Aug 16, 2022

Thomas Eugene (Gene) Thompson, 92, of Paducah, Ky., passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, Aug. 16, 2022, in his home. He was preceded in death by his precious wife, June Thompson of 65 years. Gene owned and operated S & T Electric until he retired in 2014. Before S & T Electric, he served as a plant manager...

Aug 11, 2022

Larry C. Brown, age 72, of Russellville, Arkansas, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Conway Regional Medical Center. Larry was born in Anniston, Alabama on July 14, 1950 to the late Alton Cecil "A.C." and Willodene “Dean” Echols Brown. He enjoyed watching SEC sports, Gospel music, going camping, and customizing his vehicles. His...

Aug 9, 2022

Judy Ann Young Niestrath, 82, passed away peacefully at Oak Ridge Senior Living in Madisonville, KY on August 9, 2022. She was born in Paducah, KY on November 27, 1939. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Don Niestrath, her parents, Stilley Ray Young and Merle Hooper Young, and two brothers, Jimmy Ray Young and Harold Wilson...

Aug 6, 2022

David E. Brown, 67, of Paducah died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

David was a retired project coordinator and attended Southland Baptist Temple.

Surviving is his wife, Cynthia Brown of Paducah; two sons, Cody Edward Brown and Jason R. Knudsen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Aug 5, 2022

Mary L. Jones. Reidland, KY Mary L. Jones, age 83, of Reidland Ky passed away at 10:56 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022 at her home. Mary was born on April 13, 1939 to the late Lester F. Moore and Bertha Brown Moore. She was a member of the Lone Oak First Baptist Church and a graduate of Lone Oak...

Aug 2, 2022

Margie Ann Peck, 79 of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 1:56PM on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, surrounded by her family. Margie was a longtime member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church and had been employed by Baptist Health as a charge nurse for 16 years. She enjoyed crocheting, camping, bowling and the Christmas season....

Jul 31, 2022

Mavis J. West, 79, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at her residence. Ms. West was a member of Elva Baptist Church. She had worked at Florsheim Shoe Factory and retired from Walmart as a Receiving Manager. She was a member of the Eagles Club and a past president of the Ladies Auxiliary. Mavis is...

Jul 25, 2022

Willie Mae “Jiggs” Matheny, 92, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Willie Mae was born in McCracken County on October 23, 1929 to the late Rev. Willie “Bill” and Ora Mae Chambers.  She retired as a bus driver for the Paducah City School System.  Jiggs enjoyed going to yard...

Jul 23, 2022

Ernest James Perdue Jr. age 82, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2022 at 4:35 p.m. at Baptist Health of Paducah. He was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 1940, to the late Ernest James Perdue Sr,. & Margaret Melber Perdue. Ernest was a 1958 graduate of Lone Oak High School and attended Paducah Junior College. Ernest spent...

Jul 22, 2022

Susan K. Dowell, 75, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Susan was born in Paducah on May 27, 1947 to the late Roy and Katherine Vaughn. She enjoyed spending time gardening, tending to her flowers, fishing and camping. Susan loved to paint and do home projects....

Jul 20, 2022

Bobby Joe Poat, born July 29, 1940, age 81, of Paducah, died Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

He was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church.  Bobby graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1958.  He  served in the U.S. Army from January 1959 to March 1962.  His tour...

Jul 13, 2022

Cheryl Y. Clark Wall, age 67, of Metropolis, IL, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022, 4:28 a.m., at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Cheryl, a 1973 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, was an active member of St. James CME Church in Paducah where she served as a trustee for the Mildred...

Jul 6, 2022

Jacqueline Hayden Graham peacefully left us on July 6th, 2022 to be with her Lord and Savior. Anyone who knew Jackie knows that she surely now has a front row seat in Heaven. Her devotion to doing the Lord’s work was a lifelong crusade second only to praising Jesus Christ for His blessings. Jackie loved praying to Him, singing...

Jul 4, 2022

Betty Gardner, 95, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 2:31 Monday, July 4, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky on December 3, 1926 to the late Dewey L. Jones and Euva Deliah Rodgers Jones. Betty was retired office manager for Hunter Martin & Associates. She was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church where...

Jul 4, 2022

Ruby Oma Wilkins, 94, of Paducah, Kentucky died on July 4, 2022 at Providence Pointe in Paducah, Kentucky.

She was born and lived in Lowes, Kentucky, graduating from Lowes High School in 1945. After moving to Paducah, she started her career and married James Edward Wilkins in August of 1947. Ruby and Ed moved to Lone Oak...

Jun 29, 2022

Janet Byassee, 69, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital.

Janet worked for a number of years at Four Rivers. In her free time, she loved to crochet and write. She loved riding motorcycles and was a member of the Cycle Knights MC in Paducah. Janet enjoyed dancing, but her greatest joy...

Jun 28, 2022

Cherry Copley, age 79 of Paducah, Kentucky passed away June 28, 2022, at Good Samaritan Nursing and Rehab in Antioch TN.  She was born the daughter of the late Russell Grant and the late Hazel Grant.  Cherry was of the Baptist faith and was a member of the Eastern Star organization.

Graveside Services will be Friday July...