Obituaries

Jun 23, 2022

Gary A. Timmons, age 73, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at his residence.

Gary was born in Mayfield on April 25, 1949 to William and Dora Allen Timmons. Gary loved all things astronomy. He enjoyed looking at the moon and planets through his telescope. He also enjoyed cooking and sharing what he had...

Jun 20, 2022

Paul E. Feldsien, Jr., 89, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Providence Pointe Healthcare.

Paul was born in Redfield, South Dakota on January 28, 1933, to the late Paul Edward Feldsien, Sr. and Marian Rose (Carr) Feldsien.  Paul graduated with a B.S. degree in Mathematics and Chemistry from Murray State University where...

Jun 18, 2022

Anna U. Merriweather, age 65 of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, June 18, 2022, 2:27 a.m. at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Anna was of the Baptist faith. She received a nursing degree from Paducah Community College and retired from Superior Nursing Home as a CNA.

She was preceded in death...

Jun 17, 2022

Terry Alan Wallace, 65, of Paducah passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Wallace was a 1974 graduate of Heath High School.  He retired as a  welder and construction worker.  In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing. 

He is survived by his mother, Virginia Jones; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and his cat, JoJo. 

He was...

Jun 17, 2022

Mary Pate Qualls, age 95, of Paducah, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Stone Creek Health.

Mary was born in Paducah on October 15, 1926 to Jewell Pate and Cledie Vandergriff Pate Gann.  While her daughters were in school, Mary was involved in the PTA and served as President at Freemont Elementary.  She was also...

Jun 17, 2022

Anna Dittman McAlister, 98, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, June 17, 2022 at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

Mrs. McAlister was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church were she was a member of the Alter Society and was a retired school teacher from St. Thomas More.  Anna was a Duchess of Paducah.  She...

Jun 11, 2022

Mrs. Karen Kennedy Marvin, 91, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Providence Point in Paducah.

Karen was born in Paducah on July 13, 1930, the second daughter of Margaret “Maggie” and Clarence E. Kennedy.  She married the love of her life, James W. Marvin in August 1952.  He passed away on December 16,...

Jun 10, 2022

Betty Jo Taylor Thorn, age 84 of Paducah died Friday, June 10, 2022 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Willie Taylor and the late Beulah Smith Taylor.  She had been an employee at Gillham Candy Company in Paducah.  Betty and her late husband also owned and operated Billie and Betty's Merchandise.  She enjoyed spending...

Jun 9, 2022

Patricia “Pat” Q. George, age 83, of Germantown, Tennessee, passed away peacefully at her residence on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Pat was born in Louisville, Kentucky on Monday, June 21, 1937 to Charles and Louise Quick. She was one of the first female engineering students to attend the University of Kentucky. She was employed as a Metallurgical...

Jun 6, 2022

Boaz, KY Clara Moss Browning, age 71, passed away at River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah, Monday, June 6, 2022.

Clara was born to her parents; Rudy and Dorothy Mae Leigh Moss on November 6, 1950. She graduated from Heath High School and was a member of Salt and Light Church in Paducah. Clara was employed...

Jun 3, 2022

Beatrice Marie (Ing) Cobb passed away on June 3, 2022 in Paducah at the age of 91.  She was born May 21, 1931 in Gibson County, Tennessee, the only child of Edmon Otis “Mac” Ing and Martha Laverne (Penney) Ing.

Her school years were spent in Memphis, where she studied classical piano for nine years, was active...

May 28, 2022

Patty Jean (Sanders) Shannon, 78, of Paducah passed away at 11:54 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Patty was born in Paducah, September 19, 1943. Her parents were Ruth and Mack Sanders. She graduated with Honors from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1961 and graduated from PJC in 1963. She married Bill Shannon...

May 25, 2022

Opal Higdon Cooper, age 85, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 6:10 P.M. Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Opal was born in Fancy Farm, Kentucky on Wednesday, August 5, 1936 to Francis and Maurene Higdon. She was the retired office manager for Higdon Food Service and Higdon Furniture. She...

May 20, 2022

Rev. Richard “Rick” Brantley, 66, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, May 23, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Rick was born in Paducah on September 8, 1955 to the late David and Charlene Brantley.  He retired from Walmart after 25 years.  Rick was a member of East Baptist Church.  He served in several Southern Baptist churches in...

May 20, 2022

Madonna Hunter,71, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2022 at her residence. Madonna was a Housekeeper for Baptist Health Paducah and was a member of Clarks River Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Shelia Dwyer (Gary) of Almo, Kentucky and Shelley Dawson of Mayfield, Kentucky; three grandchildren, Tisha Dawson, Alysa Dawson and Brady Baker;...

May 15, 2022

Sarah Cox Fowler of Paducah, age 64, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15th, 2022 at her residence.  Sarah was a graduate of Chester County High School, Henderson, TN and graduated Summa Cum Laude from Lambeth College, Jackson, TN with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education.  She worked for the Kiwanis Center for Child Development in Jackson before moving to Paducah to work for Milestones and then Four Rivers Behavioral Health as a developmental interventionalist.  After retirement, in her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family and her dogs, Wookie and Winnie. Sarah is survived by her stepchildren, Travis (Shelby) Calhoun and Kristin Calhoun, her sister, Ramona (Barry) Young and nephew Ryan. Sarah is preceded in death by her long-time companion, Susan Calhoun, and her parents, Jacqueline (Mays) and Leon Cox. A graveside service will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens on Wednesday, May 25th, 2022.  Visitation will be held from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., with the service to follow.  The Reverend Robert Courtney will officiate the service.  Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to Project Hope or Paducah Cooperative Ministries.

May 14, 2022

Larry L. Norton passed away at 9:05 p.m. Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Stonecreek Nursing & Rehab Center.  Larry was a member of the Oaks Church of God, and had attended various Churches of God as his job moved him around the country.  He served as Sunday School Superintendent, served on many church boards, taught Sunday School for...

May 9, 2022

Reba Marie Price, 83 of Paducah, passed away @ 0400 AM Monday, May 9, 2022 at the Vanderbit University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Price was an avid outdoors women who enjoyed hunting, going on hunting trips, fishing and camping.  She was a member of Reidland Baptist Church and was a member of the Jackson Purchase...

May 9, 2022

Ruth Holley Howe, 91, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 7:38 a.m. Monday, May 9, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Lovelaceville, Kentucky on June 4, 1930 to the late Willie David Holley and Gladis Word Holley. Ruth retired from Paducah Bank after 32 years of service and after her retirement she worked for Banterra Bank for...

May 6, 2022

James Howard 'Bud' Long, Sr. age 91, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022 at his home. Born in Desloge, Missouri in 1930, Bud graduated from Desloge High School in 1948 and immediately began to serve his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, based in Germany. During those years, he was a highly...