Obituaries

Everett Carter

Everett Carter

Aug 9, 2011

Everett "Jerry" Carter, 79, of Paducah went to be with the Lord August 9, 2011, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Ky., as a result of a massive stroke after surgery. He was a remarkable man who unconditionally loved family, friends and especially children. He gave of himself unselfishly, always putting others first. He made each of his own children feel...

Phillip Wallace Sr

Phillip Wallace Sr

Aug 6, 2011

Phillip Leon Wallace, age 83, of Paducah passed away Saturday at 11:29 a.m. at Lourdes hospital. He was a native of Kentucky and was a member of Highland Baptist Church. He was a member of the Laborers Local 1214. He was also known as the swing maker on Husband Road. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Martha...

Robert Gilbert Sr

Robert Gilbert Sr

Aug 3, 2011

Robert Earl Gilbert Sr., 84, of Paducah died Wednesday at Western Baptist Hospital. A veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, he was a member of Local 184 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union and of the Lone Oak Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Tanya Lee Bradford, Cheryl Ann Allen and Rebecca Sue Gilbert, all of Paducah; one son, Robert Earl...

AnnaBelle Benson

AnnaBelle Benson

Aug 3, 2011

AnnaBelle Clark Benson went to be with the Lord August 3rd, 2011, in Richmond, Va. She was a remarkable woman who unconditionally loved family, friends and especially children. She gave of herself unselfishly, always putting others first. Mrs. Benson made each of her own children feel special, wanting the best for them at all times and wishing them happiness. Mrs....

Vallie Lewis

Vallie Lewis

Jul 31, 2011

Vallie P. Lewis, 65, of Paducah passed away at 4:07 a.m. Sunday, July 31, 2011, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a homemaker. She is survived by two daughters, Gerri Bennett of Paducah and Sherry Wittington of Louisiana; one son, Kyle Sadler of Paducah; two sisters, Tina Hart and Shirley Collins, both...

Wilma Heater

Wilma Heater

Jul 29, 2011

Wilma L. Heater, age 89, of Paducah went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, July 29, 2011, at 7:08 a.m. from Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Heater was a native of Tiline, Ky. and was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. She retired from Sears and Roebuck after 28 years of service. She is survived by...

Mark Vandiver

Mark Vandiver

Jul 25, 2011

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Mark Thomas Vandiver, 43, of Jacksonville, Florida, formerly of Paducah, passed away at 2:15 p.m. Monday, July 25, 2011, at his home of natural causes. He was a member of Reidland United Methodist Church and was employed as a commercial photographer and editor for First Coast News in Jacksonville. He was formerly employed as a photojournalist at...

Margaret Byars

Margaret Byars

Jul 24, 2011

Margaret E. "Lanie" Byars, age 75, of Paducah passed away at 6:40 a.m. Sunday at Paducah Care and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Byars was a native of Paducah and was of the Baptist faith. She was a 1955 graduate of Augusta Tilghman High School and was a retired home decorator for Wise Furniture Store. She leaves behind her son, Charles "Kent"...

Angie Grainger

Angie Grainger

Jul 22, 2011

Angie L. Grainger, 91, of Paducah died at 7:40 p.m. Friday at her home. She was a retired License Practical Nurse for Lourdes hospital and a member of Harmony Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughters, Renee Kinsey and Carol Hamby both of Paducah; son, Larry Reid of West Paducah; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild and one stepgreat-grandchild. She was...

John Carlisle

John Carlisle

Jul 19, 2011

John R. Carlisle, 92, of Paducah died Tuesday at 10:55 a.m. at Lourdes hospital. John was a member of Lone Oak United Methodist Church, U.S. Air Force veteran, retired educator having served as Teacher, Principal, and Superintendent. He received his Master's Degree and Rank I Certification from Murray State College. He was former Assistant City Manager at Union City, Tenn.,...

Joe Peeler

Joe Peeler

Jul 18, 2011

BOAZ - Joe Peeler, 71, of Boaz died Monday at Western Baptist Hospital. Mr. Peeler retired from Westlake Chemical in Calvert City. He was a Mason and a member of Operating Engineers Local 181 and United Aerospace Workers. Surviving are one son, Donald Peeler of Boaz; two daughters, Pamela Green of Cleveland, Tenn., and Connie Sill of Lone Oak; one...

Becky Brummitte

Becky Brummitte

Jul 15, 2011

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Becky M. Brummitte, 66, of Nashville, formerly of Marshall County died Friday at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Mrs. Brummitte was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Denna Renna Brummitte. Her parents were Mirl Collins and Shella Mae Borders Collins. She is survived by her husband, Larry Brummitte; one daughter, Lesha Brummitte of...

Gailon Walker

Gailon Walker

Jul 15, 2011

Gailon Walker, 77, of Paducah died at 12:20 p.m. Friday at Kindred Hospital in Greenwood, Ind. Mr. Walker was a U.S. Army veteran where he served two years in Fairbanks, Alaska. He was a boilermaker and worked for Illinois Central Gulf Railroad shops for fourteen years. He was a member of the Paducah Boilermaker Union and retired from Amtrak Railroad...

Randy Anderson

Randy Anderson

Jul 13, 2011

A celebration of the life of Randy E. Anderson, 49, of Paducah will take place at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2011, at Lone Oak Chapel of Milner and Orr Funeral Home with the Revs. Stan Reid and J. Patrick Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Randy passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at 9:50 a.m. at...

Alice Koss

Alice Koss

Jul 10, 2011

Alice Nell Smith Koss of Smithville, Tennessee, passed away in her sleep July 10, 2011, at the age of 89. She was born in Athens, Georgia, on September 9, 1921, and she died at her daughter's home in Cookeville, Tennessee. Her parents were Arward Luciene Smith and Ethel Alice Caruth Smith, both of whom preceded her in death. Nell had...

Eva Weitlauf-Groves

Eva Weitlauf-Groves

Jul 5, 2011

Eva Mae Weitlauf-Groves, 91, of Lone Oak passed away Tuesday at Lourdes hospital. Ms. Weitlauf-Groves was a retired dental assistant for K.C. Wise Dental Office and a cook for the McCracken County Jail. She was a charter member of Lone Oak United Methodist Church, an avid camper, and she enjoyed senior dances. Surviving are one daughter, Shelby Walker of Boaz;...

Harry Wright

Harry Wright

Jul 5, 2011

Harry E. "Bill" Wright, 85, of Paducah died at 3:02 p.m. Tuesday, July 5, 2011, at Lourdes hospital. Mr. Wright was a retired equipment operator for the City of Paducah and was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He is survived by two sons, Michael Wright and wife, Glenna, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Dennis Yates and wife, Jill, of...

David Painter

David Painter

Jul 1, 2011

David T. Painter, 65, of Paducah died Friday in Paducah. Mr. Painter was a member of Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian Church, maintenance mechanic with USEC, member of American Legion Post 31 and a U.S. Air Force Vietnam veteran. He is survived by his wife, Karen A. Davis Painter; two daughters, Tonya Painter of Lexington and Shannon Painter Thompson of...

Opal Evitts

Opal Evitts

Jun 22, 2011

Opal Mae Evitts, 92, of Paducah died Wednesday at Calvert City Convalescent Center. She was a knitter at Claussner Hosiery Mill and a member of the former Aldersgate Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Faye Futrell, Joyce Albritten and Brenda Caillouet, all of Paducah; 20 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Lula Bundren

Lula Bundren

Jun 22, 2011

Lula Mae Bundren, 88, of Paducah, surrounded by her loving family, passed away at 12:20 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at Western Baptist Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of Broadway Baptist Church and was the former owner/operator of Country Flea Market. She is survived by a son, George "Cabbage" (Madonna) Bundren of Paducah; two daughters, Barbara (the late...

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