Lera Jane Kennedy

Feb 1, 2024

Lera Jane Kennedy, 91, of Paducah died on Thursday February 1, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She is survived by three daughters; Brenda Tidwell of Murray, Patricia Spears of Oklahoma, and Janice Davis of Paducah; three sons; William Eugene Hancock of Paducah, David Kennedy of Kevil, and Billy Kennedy of Boaz; nine grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; eight great great grandchildren.

She was...

Donald Swinford

Jan 29, 2024

Donald “Don” Swinford, 90, of Paducah, passed away Monday, January 29, 2024 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Don was of the Church of Christ faith. He was an amazing husband, father, and grandfather. Don was a very kind, caring, and generous Christian man who loved his family. He was happily retired and enjoyed watching baseball and basketball.

Don is survived by his wife,...

Jewell Marie Graham

Jan 26, 2024

Jewell Marie Graham, age 95, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Providence Pointe Healthcare.



Jewell was born in Satartia, Mississippi on June 2, 1928 to James and Jesse (Warnock) Sibley.  She was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church as well as the Women’s Club.  Jewell enjoyed helping others.  She volunteered at St. Nicholas Family Clinic, Senior Citizens Center,...

Larry R. Thompson

Jan 25, 2024

Larry R. Thompson passed away on January 25, 2024 in Paducah, Kentucky.  Born to Terry R. and Ada Rose Thompson on April 29, 1939 at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, Larry always felt his home to be in Paducah, and the surrounding area.  



Larry was a graduate of Ballard Memorial high School in 1957.  He joined the Air Force shortly thereafter...

Ruth J. Dodd

Jan 23, 2024

Ruth Jean Dodd, age 92, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.



Ruth was born in Hickman, Kentucky on April 22, 1931 to the late Harvey and Mary Hamilton Bondurant.  She was a member of Central Church of Christ.  Ruth worked as an office administrator for Lone oak Church...

Carolyn Sue Duncan

Jan 16, 2024

Carolyn Sue Duncan, age 83, of Cunningham, passed away on Tuesday, January 16, 2024 at her residence.



Sue was born in Lovelaceville on January 19, 1940 to Robert A. and Euva Katherine Moyers McGowan. She loved to shop and find great bargains.  Collecting antiques, trinkets and unusual items was something she found joy in. Sue also loved being outdoors.  From gardening...

George Ronald Alston

Jan 11, 2024

George Ronald Alston, age 76, of Paducah, transitioned from his earthly home on Thursday, January 11, 2024, 5:02 a.m., at Baptist Health 

Ronnie was born on May 25, 1947, to the late Harold Thomas Alston, Sr. and the late Jethel Wall Alston.  He was the fourth of seven children born to this union and was preceded in death by one brother...

Sandra Kinsey

Jan 8, 2024

Sandra P. Kinsey, 79, of Paducah passed away at 7:15 PM on Monday, January 8, 2024 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.Ms. Kinsey was a Registered Nurse at Baptist Health for 45 years, a member of First Church of Nazarene of Paducah, Caravans of the Nazarene.She is survived by one son, John Kinsey of Paducah; two...

Ronnie L. Crenshaw

Jan 7, 2024

Ronnie Lynn Crenshaw, 75, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 11:29 a.m. Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his residence. He was born on January 22, 1948 in Paducah to the late Carlos Crenshaw and Lovie Mae Madding Crenshaw. Ronnie was retired from V & V Railroad as Relief Foreman. He was a member of Heartland Church, Paducah Masonic Lodge #127...

Joyce Walker

Jan 6, 2024

Joyce Walker, age 72, of Paducah passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. 



Joyce was a long time member of the Lone Oak First Baptist Church and a 1968 graduate of Lone Oak High School.  Joyce was born on February 18, 1951 to Charlie and Elizabeth Sanderson Strong.  She retired from USEC as...