Obituaries

Jul 26, 2019

Charles P. ‘Chuck’ Watkins, 91, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2019 at his residence. Chuck was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church. He was a retired General Foreman from Allied Signal in Metropolis, Illinois and a U.S. Army Air Corps Staff Sergeant Veteran. Chuck is survived by his wife of...

Jul 19, 2019

Patricia Ann Patterson Pipes, age 84, of Paducah, passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, 4:15 p.m., at the Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Ninth Street Tabernacle Ministries where she served on the Mother’s Board and with the Heavenly Seniors Ministry. She attended West Kentucky Vocational School where she received certification...

Jul 12, 2019

Mary G. Bowler, 87, of Paducah died Friday, July 12, 2019 at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a sitter and member of St. Jerome Catholic Church.

Survivors include two sons, Joe Lee Bowler, Paducah, KY; Jimmy Bowler, Oklahoma; and nine grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Bowler; parents, Mack Allen...

Jul 1, 2019

Robert O. Platt, 82, of Paducah, received his heavenly reward on Monday morning, July 1st, 2019 at his home with his family faithfully by his side.

Robert was a retired Mechanical Designer who worked for Monsanto for many years, as well as being a former owner with his wife Nancy of Rosewood Inn Bed and Breakfast in...

Jun 17, 2019

Eddie Lee Davis, age 69, of Paducah, passed away Monday, June 17, 2019, 5:45 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

Eddie was of the Baptist faith and retired as the Noble Park groundskeeper for the City of Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Paulette Davis of Paducah; four sons, Eddie Lee Davis, Jr. and Todd Wilson, and...

Jun 17, 2019

Lecenda Rahe “ Cindy” Kilgore, 62, formerly of Paducah, KY died on June 17, 2019 at her home in Machesney Park, IL.

She was a lifelong homemaker, wife and mother.

She is survived by one daughter, Christal Kilgore of De Pere, WI: one son, Roger Kilgore Jr. of Rockford, IL; her mother, Alice Reaves (Alexander)...

Jun 10, 2019

Martha Sue Vines, 85, of Paducah died at 9:22 PM on Monday, June 10, 2019 at Stonecreek Nursing & Rehabilitation in Paducah. Mrs. Vines had worked at Blackhawk Bakery and she was a member of McKendree Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Susan Stowe of Kevil and Ilene Vinson Suiter of Kevil; 3 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren;...

Jun 4, 2019

Wilma Farmer, 92, of Paducah, passed away at 6:44 am on Tuesday, June 04, 2019 Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Wilma retired from Sears Department Store and was a member of Reidland Baptist Church. She and her husband owned and operated Farmers Grocery Store. She is survived by her son, Jerry Farmer of Paducah, KY; brother, Ronald Wayne Mohler...

May 28, 2019

Carolyn Cornwell Wells, 68, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday May 28, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by two sons, Rodney and John Wells both of Paducah; one daughter, Bengee Ramage of Paducah; one sister, Julia Thompson of Paducah; three brothers, Marty, Marshall and Jackie Cornwell, all of Paducah; eight grandchildren, and three great grandchildren.

Carolyn was preceded in death by...

May 20, 2019

Corey “Twain” Richards, 42, of West Paducah passed away at 5:18 p.m. on May 20, 2019 in Ballard County. Corey was born on December 2, 1976 to the late Robert and Linda (Humphrey) Richards of West Paducah. He enjoyed being outside, listening to music and riding motorcycles. He was a jokester but also considerate, soft hearted and loving. He...

May 19, 2019

Margaret Lemus of Paducah, passed away at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

A family planned memorial service is planned for 11 a.m. Monday April 24, 2023 at Maplelawn Park Cemetery in Paducah

May 17, 2019

Stacey Cates, 57, of Paducah, KY passed away at 9:00 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2019 at her residence. She attended First Baptist Church of Paducah. She is survived by her husband, Stephen “Steve” Cates; brother, Dr. Steve Gamblin and wife, Brenda of Paducah, KY; several nieces and nephews. Stacey was preceded in death by her parents, Curtis Gamblin and...

May 15, 2019

Jerry Don Shekell, 80, of Paducah passed away at 2:35 PM on Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Shekell was a Truck Driver, Farmer, a member of the Teamsters Local Union 237 and he was of the Pentecostal faith. Jerry was an avid golfer and loved Paxton Park as a place to play golf. He is survived...

May 8, 2019

David W. Peck, 69, of West Paducah passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 9:31pm at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Peck was a member of Strathmoor Baptist Church in Paducah. He worked for the IL Central Gulf Railroad and retired from Paducah Power System after...

May 3, 2019

Don Stratton, 74, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 2:40 A.M. Friday, May 3, 2019 at Stonecreek Health & Rehabilitation of Paducah. Don was born in St. Charles, Missouri on August 8, 1944 to Charles “Red” and Sible Stratton. He was a man who enjoyed life and was happy to include others in that joy. He worked for engineering...

May 1, 2019

Roger A. Frizzell, age 57 of Paducah died Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late James T.  Frizzell, Sr., and the late Marliss Faber Frizzell.  He was a loving son and brother who loved to be in his workshop and he loved his dog: peanuts. ...

Apr 22, 2019

L.L. Duncan, 86, of Paducah, passed away on Monday, April, 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. L.L. was born on January 12, 1933 in Almo, Kentucky to the late Lilburn Duncan and Laura Dixon Duncan. He was good man who was always there for anyone that may have needed him. He is survived by his beloved companion of 32...

Apr 20, 2019

Harland Eugene Brazier, 71, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, 4:50 p.m., at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as supervisor of the building and grounds department. He graduated from West Kentucky State Vocational- Technical School where he later became the instructor for the...

Apr 16, 2019

Dorothy Tucker Keel, 98 of Paducah passed away April 16, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church.

She is survived by two daughters; Ann Assad of Paducah, Joy Reed of LaGrange, GA. and one son, Rudy Keel Jr. of Louisville, KY.  13 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, 9...

Apr 7, 2019

James K. (Jim) Duncan, 92, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 2:45 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. Jim was born on October 22, 1926 in Lyon County, Kentucky. He was a U.S. Navy WWII veteran. Jim retired from the Paducah Sun Newspaper after 38 years of service. He was a member of Reidland Baptist...