Obituaries

Jul 21, 2020

Leon Hawkins, age 81 of Paducah died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at Lourdes Mercy Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Otis W. Hawkins, and the late Bessie Thomasson.  He was retired from U.P.S., a Kentucky Colonel, a member of Southland Baptist Temple, and was a veteran of the United States Army.

Funeral...

Jul 15, 2020

ohn Richard Degnan, 81, died on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at his home in Bowling Green, KY.

He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church. He worked in the construction industry as a roofer.

Surviving is one son, Philip Degnan of Bowling Green; one daughter,...

Jul 7, 2020

Linda J. Fulkerson, 77, of Paducah, KY passed away at 2:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes. She was born in Paducah on October 26, 1942 to the late Noble Truman Taylor and Lula Mae Wilkes Taylor. Linda was retired from the Eye Care Associates of Kentucky. She was a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School...

Jul 7, 2020

Deborah A. Morgan Martin, 64, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born in Buffalo, New York on October 15, 1955 to Charles Junior Barwell and Lucille Frances (Baker) Barwell. Deborah held many jobs throughout her life, such as a truck driver and social worker. She was a faithful follower of...

Jun 30, 2020

Frank Wayne Gibby , age 64 passed away at his home in Wickliffe, KY on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

Frank was a member of Maxon Christian Church and was an avid Nascar fan. He spent many years with News Channel Six where he worked as a control operator.

He is survived by one brother, Douglas...

May 17, 2020

Nina F. Hughes, 81, of Paducah passed away at 3:36 PM on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Hughes was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She is survived by three daughters, Vicki Hunt of Paducah, Lisa Hopkins of Ledbetter, Tina Hughes of Ledbetter; one brother, Don T. Wilson of Sharpe; one sister, Nancy Shepherd of...

May 16, 2020

Anthony V. Smith, age 67 of Paducah died Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Lourdes Mercy Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Doris R. Smith and the late Floy Crump Smith.  He was a janitor as the Century Building, enjoyed fishing, and was of the baptist faith.

Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m....

May 10, 2020

Amy Rose Williford, age 66, of Paducah, KY passed away at 12:50 p.m. Sunday, May 10, 2020 at her home. Amy attended the Gospel Assembly Church. Amy attended the Adult Day Health Care of the Easter Seals Center. She would refer to herself as “Me-Maw’s Darling Angel Girl” who never met a stranger. Survivors include two brothers, Robert M....

May 10, 2020

Janice Acree, 60, of Wingo, Kentucky passed away on Sunday May 10, 2020 at her home. Due to covid 19 restrictions, the services are private. Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

May 6, 2020

Mr. Robert Lynn Reed, age 55, a resident of Boaz, passed away at 4:50 P.M. Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, He was of the Baptist Faith and a truck driver for Power Truss and a 1982 Graduate of Mayfield High School.He is survived by his wife; Laura Reed, mother; Lena...

May 5, 2020

Wilma D. Mathis, age 76 of Paducah died Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of the late Cecil Reed and the late Tenon Gamble.  She was a grocery store clerk at Biggs Market.  She was a loving mother, wonderful caregiver, and loved her family above all.  She was a member of...

May 2, 2020

Edna Alberta King, 96, of West Paducah, died May 2, 2020.

A resident of Paducah, Kentucky, “Bert” was a lifelong homemaker and friend to many. She rarely met a stranger and could make you laugh on the darkest day.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. King; one son, Michael Loren King;...

Apr 28, 2020

Sam McCanless, 92, of Paducah, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sam was a retired pipefitter welder at Local 155 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witness.

Mr. McCanless is survived by his son Sammy McCanless and wife Sue of Owensboro; four grandchildren,...

Apr 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that of the family of Murell Eugene Reeves, 90, of Paducah went home to be with the Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Reeves was born on March 19, 1930. He grew up in Marshall County and graduated from Sharpe High School in 1947.  He then went on to serve...

Apr 21, 2020

Denice Croft Goode left this earthly realm at 2:56 a.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2020 and went to be with her Lord and Savior. She loved God, and cared deeply for her family and friends. She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friends. Denice spent most of her life serving God and others both in...

Apr 21, 2020

Kim Dupree, 58, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Kim was born on July 25, 1961 in Paducah to Johnnie Allen Rudd and Patricia Stoner Rudd Radcliffe. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. Shopping was her favorite hobby but she also enjoyed cooking,...

Apr 20, 2020

Anne LaRece Wilson Hurst, age 79, of Paducah passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home with her son and daughter by her side. LaRece was born on August 17, 1940 to the late J.B. Wilson and Jennette Shelton Wilson. She is now in her eternal home praising her Savior. LaRece was a long time...

Apr 17, 2020

Robert R. Shelley, age 97, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Paducah, passed away at 12:01 A.M. on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hosparus Care Center in Louisville.

Robert was born on June 29, 1922 in Bartow Co., Georgia to the late Felton W. Shelley and Lula Belle Reynolds Shelley. He retired from the Shawnee Steam Plant and...

Apr 15, 2020

Shirley McElrath, 77, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Shirley was a longtime member of Eastside Holiness Church.  In her younger years Shirley loved bowling both with her family and in leagues.  Later in life she came to enjoy painting while listening to her favorite gospel and country...

Apr 15, 2020

Jesse David DuPree, age 86, of Reidland, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence. Jesse was born in Paducah on December 25, 1933 to the late George and Sara DuPree. He was a member of Reidland Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Jesse served honorably in the United States Army and was a dedicated...