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Anna Sue Taylor, 81, of Louisville, KY passed away at 12:15 PM on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Baptist Health in Louisville. Ms. Taylor was employed with Vinyl Window Technology for 32 years and was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. She is survived by her son, Joseph W. Taylor and wife Malessa of Louisville; three sisters, Ermel McLeod, Joyce Nichols and Sharon Woodford all of Paducah; two grandchildren, Amandi (BJ) Garbrough, Dustin (Brittany) Taylor; four great-grandchildren, Layne...

Paul Bell, Sr., age 74, of Paducah, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021, 10:13 a.m., at Baptist Health of Paducah. Paul attended the former Lincoln High School and was a member of Harrison Street Missionary Baptist Church where he served as an usher.  He retired after 30 years of service as a heavy equipment operator with the Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of Union Local 181. He is survived by two sons, Paul (Tanashea) Bell, Jr. of Paducah and Juan (Dunia) Bell of...

Terry Lynn Penix, 74, of Paducah, died on Monday, March 29, 2021 at his home. Terry was born on August 9, 1946 in Paducah, Kentucky to Barbara E. Colvin Penix of Paducah and the late, William E. Penix. He was a graduate of Lone Oak High School and currently a member of Faith Baptist Church in Paducah. Terry pastored churches in Cairo, Illinois and Arlington, Kentucky, sang in numerous nursing homes and at the Senior Citizens Center in Paducah. Terry was loved for his outgoing personality,...

Obituary Mrs. Minnie Sue Prince Ward, 93 of Paducah Ky. passed away on March 26,2021 at Providence Pointe Nursing Home. Sue was born on December 2nd, 1927 in Paducah to the late James Prince and Lola Frances Barnett Dukes Prince. Surviving are her children, William Ward Jr., Donald Ward, Natalie Ward Barnes (Bobby); grandchildren: Sandy Ward O'Bryan (Johnny), Jennifer Barnes Hopper (Richard), Gregory Barnes (Steven), Timothy Barnes (Danielle), Michael Ward (Missy), Jim Ward (Pam),...

Billy Joe “BJ” Carroll, 86, of Paducah, passed away on March 25, 2021, at his residence. Billy Joe was born on November 25, 1934, in Paducah to the late Elvie “Buster” and Eva Heady Carroll. He was a graduate of Heath High School and a member of Olivet Baptist Church. Billy Joe was a proud member of Masonic Lodge #449 for 64 years. He enjoyed yard work and caring for his family. He was a first line generation of DeMolay followed by his son and grandson. Billy Joe had...

Sue Crosby Kressenberg, 95, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at Baptist Health. Sue was a retired school teacher who taught many years at Paducah Tilghman High School. Sue attended Murray State University where she was an active pledge of Tri Sigma and held the title of Miss Murray State. She then attended the University of Kentucky where she was the Sword and Scabbard Queen and graduated with her Masters degree. Later in life, Sue enjoyed retirement by spending time on the...

Doug Harris, age 72, of West Paducah, KY passed away at 10:40 a.m. Monday, March 22, 2021 at Mercy Health Lourdes. Doug was a member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church and a graduate of Heath High School. Doug was a Maintenance Supervisor for USEC for 34 years. Doug had a keen interest in old cars, jeeps and had an interest in collecting many things. He enjoyed family and activities that the seven grandchildren were involved in. He enjoyed his farm, fishing, and hunting. Survivors include his...

Randy Arness Pearson, age 32, of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, at Tennova Healthcare of Clarksville, Tennessee.  He was born December 2, ,1988, in Carbondale, Illinois to his parents, James Pearson and Jurner Alexander Thomas. Randy was a member of the Greater Love Church and was employed with LG Manufacturing in Clarksville.  He also attended Paducah Tilghman High School where he participated in the Army ROTC Program. Randy was quite...

Ethel Pauline Willings, 91, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah. She formerly worked as a cashier at the Salvation Army Store. She was a proud homemaker and member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church in Ledbetter. Surviving are her children, Kenneth Willings of Calhoun, MO, Jerry Willings, Darold Willings, Donald Willings, Paula Irons all of Paducah; three siblings, Mary Pugh, Donald Pugh, Zora Neil Davis; five grandchildren, Matthew,...

Jerry D. Cornwell, age 74 of Paducah passed away at 7:30 a.m. Monday, March 8, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and a retired Landscaper. He formerly worked on the river, loved to garden, fish and was an avid artist, loving to draw. He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and University of Kentucky Basketball. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Sallie Sains Cornwell; one daughter, Laurie Cornwell, Paducah, KY; two sons, Roland Cornwell, Paducah and Jerren...