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Norma Louise Boaz Taylor, 96 years old, was born in Paducah, KY on November 4, 1922 to Goebel and Hazel Holly Boaz. A beloved mother and grandmother, Norma passed away peacefully surrounded by her children and grandchildren on July 29, 2019 at Atria Stoney Brook, Jeffersontown, KY. Norma is survived by four sons and one daughter: James (Sue), Robert (Kathy), Michael (Jodi), Paul (Nancy), and Kathy Grizzle (Dennis). She has 10 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great...

Rev. Larry Peach, 76 of Ledbetter, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born February 10, 1943 in Mt. Carmel, Illinois.   Visitation will be Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. Sunday, July 28, 2019 at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home.  Burial will follow in Maple Lawn Cemetery.  Officiating ministers are Bro. Ken Capps, Bro....

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 48 years, Barbra Gamblin Watkins; a daughter, Carrole Anne Vaught and husband Bill of Kernersville, North Carolina; a son, Fred Alan Watkins of...

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 Hobbs and Mary Elizabeth Holt Hobbs; and two sons, Charles Wayne Bowler and Thomas Edward Bowler.  Graveside services will be...

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 Lone Oak. Robert was a member of Equip Church and formerly attended Heartland Church.   Robert is survived by his wife of 59 years, Nancy; one daughter, Marjorie A. Platt...

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) of Paducah KY; and one brother, Darrell Gore of Paducah KY. She also leaves behind one niece; two nephews; and 2 step grandchildren. As well as two dogs and one...

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 Deon Wilson, all of Paducah, and Darian Wilson of Lafayette, LA; two daughters, Corliss Cartledge and Lawan Wilson, both of Bellville, IL; one brother,...

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 and wife, Hilda of Nashville, TN; three grandchildren, Tim Farmer and wife, Julie, Todd Farmer and wife, Suzanne, and...

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 her parents, Jack Cornwell Jr. and Norma Jean English. Graveside...

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 attended Oscar Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Renee (Dowdy) Richards of West Paducah; his daughter, KayLee Richards; his...