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Obituary Aubrey “Ray” Russell, 73, of Wickliffe passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah. Ray was the owner and operator of Ray Russell Repair and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed old movies, reading, and barbecuing. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Karen Russell of Wickliffe; one brother, Robert Wayne Russell of Paducah; one sister, Nancy Jo Russell of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Obituary Sue Bloodworth Mays, aged 79, passed away on March 23, 2022 at River Haven Rehabilitation. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky. In her life she worked as a marketing director for Kenergy Electric Cooperative in Henderson, Kentucky. Surviving is her daughter, Tiki Derrickson; her son-in-law, Jeffrey Hamilton; and her niece, Donna Steele  At this time, no memorial services are planned 

Thomas “Tommy” Lambert, age 90, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at his residence.     Tommy was born in Paducah on September 26, 1931 to Henry Lambert and Edythe Lambert Jacobs. He was a sergeant in the US Army from 1951-1953 and served a tour in Korea during the Korean conflict.  Tommy spent many years in the restaurant business with his parents, then he and Peggy ran Lambert’s Steak House for 9 years.  He owned and operated Lambert...

Annie (Ann) Elizabeth Garrigan Nagel died Sunday morning, August 23, 2020, in Gainesville, Georgia, where she had lived for several years.  Ann was born in Cayce, Kentucky, on September 26, 1925, where she subsequesntly lived with her parents and her nine siblings.  She graduated in 1946 in Home Economics from the University of Kentucky, after which she worked as a Home Demonstration Agent in Benton, Kentucky.  Following World War II, Ann met Frank Nagle and they were married...

Obituary Donna Claire Jones, 84, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, April 7, 2022 at her residence. She will be cremated per her wishes. Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of her arrangements

Barbara June Hancock, 80, of Paducah passed away at 7:49am on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her residence. A lifelong resident of Paducah, she was a 1959 graduate of Paducah Tilghman and was employed by McCracken County Schools. She was a member of Fountain Avenue Methodist Church. Barbara is survived by her sons, Charles Hancock and David Hancock; one grandson, Zachary Thompson; and three great-granddaughters. Barbara was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Edwin Hancock; her...

Suzy Dykes, 64, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital. Suzy was spry and full of life. She was a lifelong homemaker who loved her family whole heartedly. She loved to joke and could make anyone smile. Suzy was of the Baptist faith. Suzy is survived by her husband, Charles “Rick” Dykes; two sons, Derick (Dana) Dykes and Garrett (Kristin) Dykes; one stepson, Carl (Jennifer) Dykes; many grandchildren; three siblings, Steve Wilbourn, Mark...

Obituary Luvirta Shaw, a very caring, noble and nurturing woman of great character, left this earthly presence and entered into eternal rest from her labors on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 5:15 a.m. She was born on October 26, 1930. Luvirta was an active member of Ninth Street Church of Christ where she raised her six children in the church.  She served faithfully as part of the culinary staff, assisting in the After-School Tutorial Program, preparing communion and in the Ladies...

Colonel Norman E. Aschenbrenner, age 82, of Paducah passed away at 6:10 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022. Norman attended the Salt and Light Community Church in Paducah. He received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His military career spanned 40 years of proud and dedicated service with the U.S. Army and National Guard during which he was awarded The Silver Star, several Bronze Stars, and The Purple Heart for gallantry and heroism in connection with military operations in Vietnam. He retired a full...

Obituary On May 19, 1920, Hal Jake Allison was born to Henry and Opal Moore Allison.  He enlisted in the United States Navy on December 27, 1939, in Louisville, KY.  Hal reported for duty on May 25, 1940, at the age of 20.  On December 6, 1940, Hal was assigned to the USS Oklahoma where he served for one year and one day until the bombing at Pearl Harbor took his life. Hal received the following awards posthumously: Purple Heart Medal, American Defense Service Medal, WWII...