Obituaries

Jan 7, 2019

Verda “I make you think” Kay Myers (Granny Kay) was born September 24, 1942 to Minnie Lee and Troy Mitchell Heflin (both deceased) in Paducah, Kentucky. She married Eddie Lewis Myers (deceased) and they had two sons, Jeffery Mitchell Myers (Tamra) and Jerry Lewis Myers. Granny Kay had six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren that she loved with all her...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Golightly, 89, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home.

Dorothy was born December 7, 1929 in Golden Pond, Kentucky.  She was a self-employed beautician for many years.

She is survived by three sons, Michael (Julie) Golightly; Wayne (Sherry) Golightly; Jeff (Susan) Golightly and one daughter Sara Golightly,...

Jan 5, 2019

William ”Mr. Bill” Davis, 91, of Symsonia, died Saturday evening, January 5th, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Bill worked for the Easter Seal Program in Paducah. He was a Kentucky Colonel and participated in the Lions Club telethon, the Special Olympics, and the Easter Seals Choir. Mr. Bill was of the Baptist Faith.

Mr. Bill...

Dec 8, 2018

Betty L. Bloomingburg, 93, of Paducah died on Saturday December 8, 2018 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian  Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Debra Bloomingburg of Antioch, TN.; one son, Chuck Bloomingburg of Paducah, KY.; and three nieces and two nephews.

She was...

Nov 21, 2018

Caroline Sisson Switzer, 77, of Paducah died on Wednesday, November 21, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Switzer was a homemaker and member of St. Paul Lutheran Church.

Surviving is her husband, William “Bill” Switzer of Paducah; and one son, Mark Switzer of Paducah; two grandchildren; and one niece.

She was preceded in...

Sep 21, 2018

Robert C. Stubblefield, 91, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 5:55 a.m. on Fiday, September 21, 2018 at Southgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mr. Stubblefield attended Mt. Moriah Primitive Baptist Church. He was a retired auto salesman for Barton Reid Auot Sales and a U.S. Navy WWII Veteran. Mr. Stubblefield is survived by his wife of 71 years, Novilee Hunt...

Sep 20, 2018

Georgia B. Alexander, age 98, of Clarksville, TN, formerly of Paducah, passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018, 7:45 p.m., at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN. She was the oldest member and served on the Mother's Ministry at New Greater Love Church and was a homemaker. She is survived by five daughters, Norma Thompson of Milwaukee, WI, Ruth Williams of Mayfield,...

Sep 16, 2018

Sexton, Charles F., passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Beloved husband of the late Betty J. Sexton; loving father of Mark (Debbie) Sexton; cherished grandfather of Lauren Sexton and Megan (Stephen Hodge) Sexton; our dear brother, brother-in-law, uncle, cousin and friend. Services: Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Wednesday, September 19, from 4:30 pm...

Sep 9, 2018

Louise Langston, age 93 of Paducah died Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah. She was born the daughter of the late Virgin Cannon and the late Hallie Mae Jackson Cannon. She was a member of Victory Assembly Worship Center. She was of the pentecostal faith. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 12, 2018...

Sep 4, 2018

Earline Earles Mitchell, 90, 0f Paducah, died Tuesday morning. September 4th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Earline was a lifelong homemaker and a member of Temple Baptist Church of Paducah. Earline is survived by three sons, Nathan Mitchell, Ralph Mitchell, and Daryl Mitchell; two daughters, Dana Heath and Kristina Evans; seven grandchildren; two great grandchildre; and one brother, Russell...

Sep 3, 2018

Barbara N. Shelton age 94, of Paducah passed away at 7:51 p.m. Monday, September 3, 2018 at Superior Care Home. Barbara was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Barbara and her late husband William (Bill) Shelton owned United Home Furnishing and Carriage House Furniture Store for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Suzanne Moore of Eddyville, Kentucky and Dianne Shelton...

Sep 3, 2018

Huel Leaver, 91, of Paducah died Monday morning, September 3, 2018, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation of Paducah. He was a 29 year retired chemical operator for Pennwalt to Calvert City. He was also a World War II Army veteran, and a member of Schneidman Road Baptist Church of Paducah. He is survived by three children, Sharon Hancock of Paducah,...

Aug 30, 2018

Peggy Jean Attebury, 88, of Marion, Illinois, formerly of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at 11:00 P.M. Thursday, August 30, 2018 at River to River Residential Community of Marion. Peggy was born in Paducah on July 13, 1930 to Herman and Evelyn Ford. She was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed sewing and various handicrafts. Mrs. Attebury is survived by her daughters,...

Aug 27, 2018

Glenda Ransom, age 60, West Paducah, KY passed away at 9:09 p.m. Monday, August 27, 2018 at Norton Hospital in Louisville, KY. Glenda served as Circuit Court Clerk for six years and was employed in the Circuit Court Clerk office for a total of 30 years. Glenda loved camping and being around the lake. The Smokey Mountains held a special...

Aug 11, 2018

Obituary for Chester "CT" Minton Chester "C.T." Minton, age 71, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, August 11, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah. Chester was a member of the Air Force and fought in the Vietnam War. He then went on to be a photographer for the Air Force and had a lifelong love affair with all things related...

Aug 10, 2018

John Edward Wooley, 78, of Paducah died on Friday, August 10, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center. Mr. Wooley was a retired photographer from Curtis & May and retired Baptist Minister. He was also a member of Heartland Church. Surviving is his wife, Shirley Wooley of Paducah; one daughter, Karen Lynn; three sons, Tim Wooley, Michael Wooley, Mark wooley; six grandchildren;...

Aug 7, 2018

Joseph M. Askew, age 68, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018, 1:30 a.m. He was a member of Burks Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church where he served in the Brotherhood and in the church maintenance department. He was a graduate of the former Lincoln High School and was owner & operator of JQ Construction Company. He is survived...

Aug 6, 2018

James Tyler Jr., 54, of Paducah, died Monday morning, August 6th, 2018 at his home. James was a retired electrician with Local Union #816 and was a master mason with The Grand Lodge of Kentucky F. & A.M. James is survived by his wife, Tresa Tyler of Paducah; and sister, Belinda Walls of Paducah. He was preceded in death by...

Jul 25, 2018

Anna June Warren, 86, of Paducah passed away at 12:50 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Warren retired from Farley Elementary Cafeteria as a cook and was a member of Free Gospel Church of Paducah. She is survived by one son, Charles Randy Warren of Paducah; one daughter in-law, Sandra Warren Burge of...

Jul 13, 2018

Shelton Melton Tapscott, 77, of Paducah, passed away at 12:03 A.M. Friday, July 13, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. Shelton was born in Paducah on January 27, 1941 to Melton and Fannie Tapscott. He was employed for 25 years as a foreman for Grover C. Watkins, Inc. He was a hard worker who could accomplish...