Obituaries

Nov 29, 2020

“Miss” Nellie Brown, age 101 passed away peacefully Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Southgate Nursing & Rehab Center in Metropolis, Ill. “Miss” Nellie was a member of Hardmoney Baptist Church. “Miss” Nellie was a talented artist, having worked with Clyde Lawter and also taught some art classes at Paducah Junior College. She was a former member of the “Reidland...

Nov 28, 2020

Bobby (BJ) Bond passed away at home with his family on Saturday, November 28, 2020. BJ was born on February 6, 1927 in Symsonia, KY, to Rosie (Whitt) and Louis D. Bond. He graduated from Augusta Tilghman High School in 1945.  During his senior year, B.J. received notification that he had been drafted into the Army.  His principal helped him...

Nov 24, 2020

Benjamin W. Upchurch age 30, of Paducah passed away Tuesday, November 24, 2020 in an automobile accident in Minnesota. Benjamin was a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church and attended Heath High School. He enjoyed video games and was a former member of the Boy Scouts. Survivors include two sons, Keaton and Konnor Upchurch; parents: Charles Michael Upchurch...

Nov 24, 2020

James E. Dillon, 64, of Paducah, KY passed away at 10:50 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was born in Paducah, KY on September 15, 1956 to the late Gayle William Dillon and Pauline Buchanon Dillon. James was a Patient Care Technician for Baptist Health Paducah Emergency Department. He was a member of Temple Baptist...

Nov 24, 2020

Mary Rogers Handley, age 93 of Paducah went to be with her Savior on Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at her home. Mary was born on July 26, 1927 in Corinth, Mississippi to the late Clifford and Eva Nelms Rogers. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed quilting countless quilts for her family and friends. Prior to her retirement, she...

Nov 19, 2020

William Charles Ward, 92 of Paducah passed away on Thursday November 19, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He was retired foreman from Florsheim Shoe Company and a  member of Bethel Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Minnie Sue Prince Ward of Paducah; two sons, William Charles Ward J., Donald Lee Ward;...

Nov 16, 2020

Vincent Escamilla, age 84 of Paducah died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Alfonso Escamilla and the late Anita Himes Escamilla.  He worked as a security guard for Lloyds Detective Agency.  He was an antique collector and attended St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in Paducah.

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Nov 16, 2020

Mary Hayden, age 82 of Paducah died Monday, November 16, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of the late Robert Williams and the late Mary Alexander Williams.  She was a wonderful care giver and baby sitter for many small children through the years.  Those children affectionately called her "Nana".  She was a member of...

Nov 14, 2020

Marilyn Clark Cooper, 83, of Paducah, KY passed away peacefully at noon Saturday, November 14, 2020 at Calvert City Convalescent Center. Marilyn was born March 25, 1937 during the 1937 flood. She was the daughter of the late Troy Wyatt Clark and Ruby Gipson Clark. Marilyn was a 1955 graduate of Augusta Tilghman High School. Marilyn was a faithful...

Nov 9, 2020

Frances Zeiss Hassell, 95, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation. Frances was born on July 10, 1924 in Paducah to the late Charles and Mary Metheny Zeiss. She was a member of St. Luke Aldersgate United Methodist until its closure. She worked at Claussner’s for 27 years, 1942-1969, and then at...

Nov 5, 2020

Raymond L. Alexander, Jr. age 74 of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2020, 3:05 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah.

Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Saturday, November 14, 2020, 12 Noon at Washington Street Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Raynarldo Henderson officiating.

Friends may call Saturday at the church from 11:00 a.m. until the...

Nov 1, 2020

Life’s Reflections

“For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you.” (Philippians 1:23-24)

Heaven welcomed a beautiful Angel on Sunday, November 1, 2020, 1:40 a.m., from her residence in Paducah, Kentucky....

Oct 30, 2020

Winoka “Jere” Hammonds, age 88, of Paducah passed away at 8:14 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Jere was a long time member of the Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church and a graduate of Heath High School. Jere was a graduate of the Logan Chiropractic School in St. Louis. She enjoyed...

Oct 29, 2020

Willard Douglas Gossum of Graves County Ky, Born December 31, 1927 to Christine Yates Gossum and Willard Gossum in Water Valley, Ky. He completed his mortal experience on 29 October 2020 and returned to that God who gives all spirits.  Ecclesiastes 12:7 Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the spirit shall return unto God...

Oct 23, 2020

Sarah "Imogene" Bales, age 91 of Paducah died Friday, October 23, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  She enjoyed staying in touch with her friends and family, loves to sing gospel music, and was of the Nazarene faith.

Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2020 at Maplelawn Park Cemetery in Paducah with Rev. Jared...

Oct 23, 2020

Tammi L. Hill, of St. Louis, died after a serious illness on Oct. 24, 2020. She is survived by her parents, Jim and Dottie Hill; a brother, Todd Hill; an aunt and many cousins with an extended family in St. Louis of Peggy, Brandon, Travis, and Cherish. A memorial is planned Saturday, May 1, 2021, in the Maplelawn Chapel...

Oct 18, 2020

Ray Silvera Cobb, age 67, of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Paducah, passed away Sunday, October 18, 2020, at UF Health North in Jacksonville.

Ray was of the Christian faith, was a 1971 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School, and attended both the Paducah Community College and Murray State University. For several years, Ray worked for Union Carbide/Martin...

Oct 16, 2020

Ronnie “Bill” Wilson, 70, of Paducah passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Wilson was retired from the State of Kentucky where he served as a maintenance foreman at White Haven. He enjoyed horse racing, hunting, and nascar racing.

Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Sandra Wilson of...

Oct 5, 2020

James "Jimmy" Collier, 76, of Paducah died Monday, October 5, 2020 at his residence. Jimmy was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He loved  his kids, camping, fishing, movies and country music.  Many people in the Paducah area may remember him from being a DJ on radio station WDXR in Paducah.

He is survived by his sons,...

Oct 2, 2020

Jean Towns Caruthers, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Friday, October 2, 2020. She was born March 20, 1940 in Dixon Springs, Tennessee to the late Rudolph Miller and Myrtle Parker Towns. Jean was a 48 year resident of Paducah and co-owned and operated Fergerson Automotive Supply with her late husband John from 1972 to...