Obituaries

Apr 9, 2021

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...

Mar 29, 2021

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...

Mar 26, 2021

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);...

Mar 25, 2021

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...

Mar 23, 2021

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...

Mar 22, 2021

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...

Mar 13, 2021

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...

Mar 11, 2021

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...

Mar 8, 2021

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...

Mar 7, 2021

Mary E. Ford, 80, of Paducah died Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Fulton Nursing and Rehabilitation in Fulton, KY.

She is survived by her niece, Grayce Cartwright; several other nieces and nephews; and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Presley Dudley and Edith Ella Ford; two brothers, Jack Ford, and Don Ford; and one...

Mar 5, 2021

Norma Jean Fitzgerald Hensley, age 88 of Paducah, passed away on Friday, March 5, 2021, 8:53 p.m. at her daughters residence.

She was a member of St. James African Methodist Episcopal Church and was formerly employed as a sales clerk at Dollar General.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton F. Fitzgerald, Sr.,...

Mar 1, 2021

Nettie George Bennett Trice, age 91 of Paducah, passed away on Monday, March 1, 2021, 8:55 a.m. at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

She was a member of Broadway Church of Christ in Metropolis, Illinois and was previously a Home Health Worker.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James Wallace Trice, Sr.; parents,...

Feb 26, 2021

Heather Hayden, 39 of Benton, KY died on Friday, February 26, 2021, at Marshall Co. Hospital in Benton, KY. Born Saturday, August 1, 1981 in Paducah, KY, she was the daughter of the late Larry Hayden and Holly (McKim) Hayden. She is survived by her mother, Holly Hayden of Benton, KY; sons, Hunter Schroader of Benton, KY, Lake Robertson...

Feb 17, 2021

Howard Hall, 86Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 12, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 9, 2021

Marilyn Monroe, 45, died February 9, 2021, with her family by her side in Enumclaw, Wash.

A memorial service was Wednesday at Greenwood Memorial Park in Renton, Wash.She was born July 10, 1944, in Anchorage to Charles and Phoebe Smith. Her father was a Doctor in the Yukon. Her mother came up from Juneau as a Nurse. They moved to Washington...

Feb 9, 2021

Barbara L. Gray, age 86 of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 9:17 a.m. at the home of her son.

Arrangements are pending.

Feb 7, 2021

Howard Hall, 85

Former Texas resident Howard M. Hall, 85, died Dec. 23, 2005, at his home in Houston, Texas.At his request, no service will be held.Mr. Hall was born May. 30, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Salvatore and Elle Hall.Howard could accomplish anything he set his mind to do. At a very early age, he built a wagon to push...

Feb 5, 2021

Alma Lou Anderson, 86, died February 5, 2021. She was the only child of the late Flaval and Mary (Mangrum) Masters. Alma married her best friend Jack and spent the next 67 years faithfully by his side. In addition to her husband, she is survived by; her sons, Alan (Rhonda) Anderson of Paducah and Robert (Brenda) Anderson of Richmond;...

Feb 4, 2021

Mary Louise Fike, 95, of West Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 10:42 a.m. Thursday, February 4, 2021 at Providence Point. She was born on April 15, 1925 in Cincinnati, Ohio to the Late John and Louise Schwieter. Mary worked for Cambridge Tile Mfg. in Cincinnati, Macgregor Sporting Goods in Cincinnati, Drackett Chemical in Cincinnati and Blackhawk Bakery in Paducah....