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O.D. "Punkin" Joiner

O.D. "Punkin" Joiner

Mar 10, 2021

O.D. "Punkin" Joiner age 71 of Ledbetter died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Robert Wilton Joiner and the late Mary Louise Faughn Joiner Abanatha.  He was a licensed electrician, and was also the former pastor of Holy House of Prayer.  He enjoyed working with his hands, and remodeling homes.

Funeral services...

Evelyn Sue DeBoe

Evelyn Sue DeBoe

Mar 10, 2021

Evelyn Sue DeBoe, 76, of Paducah died Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at her residence. She was a member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah.

She is survived by her son, Greg DeBoe (Jennifer) of Paducah; one brother, Lloyd Nelson (Judy) of Paducah; two sisters, Linda McDill (James) and Deloris Richards; twelve grandchildren, Lyndsay Goralski (Ryan), Amanda Newport (Geoffrey), Gregory Johnson,...

Jeffrey Wayne Poindexter

Jeffrey Wayne Poindexter

Mar 8, 2021

Jeffrey Poindexter, 53, of Calvert City died Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Poindexter was a former Deputy Chief of the Ledbetter Fire Department and a member of Grace Point Church in Reidland. He enjoyed doing landscaping and worked in the sheet metal industry. He also loved spending time with...

Mary Edith Ford

Mary Edith Ford

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 sister, Betty Kilgore.

Graveside services...

Ricky Dale Nance

Ricky Dale Nance

Mar 2, 2021

Ricky Dale Nance, 63, of Calvert City died Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah. He was of the Baptist faith and loved his grandchildren.

Mr. Nance was born to the late Joe Richard and Ima Sue Nance.

He is survived by his son, Joey Nance (Michelle) of Obion County, TN; his daughter, Laura Nance of Murfreesboro, TN;...

Jerry Don McMurtry

Jerry Don McMurtry

Feb 16, 2021

Jerry Don McMurtry, age 56 of Paducah died Monday, February 15, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of Thomas N. McMurtry, and Shirley Stamper McMurtry.  Jerry was a man of many talents and abilities.  He as a master craftsman, had a tremendous eye for interior design, he designed many of...

Mary F Graves

Mary F Graves

Feb 9, 2021

Mary F. Graves, 71, of Bardwell, KY died Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Country Side Center in Bardwell. 

She is survived by three brothers, Bill Graves, Jack Graves, and Terry Graves; four sisters, Minnie Rogers, Evelyn Galloway, Barbara Curtis, and Jane Thomas; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mary Graves; three...

Ned G Brian

Ned G Brian

Feb 5, 2021

Ned G. Brian, 81, of Paducah died Friday, February 5, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Brian was born to the late Goebel and Alice Faye Brian.

He is survived by his wife, Christy Brian of Paducah; one son, Scott Brian (Penny) of Kevil, KY; two daughters, Nedana Rudd (Ralph) of Boaz, KY, and Angie Brian of Paducah; sister-in-law, Madonna Brian;...

Steven Edward Sikes

Steven Edward Sikes

Feb 4, 2021

Steven Edward Sikes, 59, of Paducah died Thursday, February 4, 2021 at his home. He was a member of the Brown Street Club in Paducah for many years and enjoyed helping others and living life to its fullest.

Mr. Sikes is survived by his parents, Bobby and Catherine Sikes of Paducah; three sons, Steven Sikes (Melissa) of Paducah, James Hall...

Judith Ann Joiner

Judith Ann Joiner

Jan 28, 2021

Judith Ann Joiner, 81, of Paducah died Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, KY. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Paducah. She was a Kentucky Colonel and former employee of the Soil Conservation Service. She also worked as a secretary at two churches in Mayfield and Paducah.

Mrs. Joiner was the daughter of the...

Aretta Raye Hollowell

Aretta Raye Hollowell

Jan 26, 2021

Aretta Raye Tucker Hollowell, 67, of Paducah died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

Aretta is the daughter of the late Albert Ray Tucker and Mildred Frances Spears.

She is survived by her son, Anthony Hollowell of Kevil, KY; one daughter, Amy Hollowell Crim of OK; one brother, Irvin Ray Tucker of Reidland; two sisters, Annie Gorman...

Dee Err Burnett

Dee Err Burnett

Jan 25, 2021

Dee Err Burnett, 62, of Benton died Monday, January 25, 2021 at Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mr. Burnett was of the Baptist faith and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Greenville, MI. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, bowling, antique tractors and old trucks.

Mr. Burnett was born of the late Charles Burnett and Ruth Morden Jarmin.

He is survived...

Donna Bellew

Donna Bellew

Jan 23, 2021

Donna Bellew, 61, of Mayfield died Saturday, January 23, 2021 in Mayfield, KY.

Donna was born of the late Raymond C. and Inez Madeline Anderson.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Bellew of Paducah; three sisters, Elizabeth Wade of Columbus, GA, Susan T. Cox of Fortson, GA, and Jeri Hayes of Mt. Juliet, TN; one grandson, Davien Bellew; and...

Betty Faye Escamilla

Betty Faye Escamilla

Jan 21, 2021

Betty Green Escamilla, age 85 of Paducah died Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of the late John Thomas Green, and Opal Alexander Green.  She worked in several different factories throughout her life.  She was a member of the Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle.  She loved sewing, spending time in the garden, and loved...

Del "Bear" Boswell

Del "Bear" Boswell

Jan 16, 2021

Del "Bear" Boswell, age 61 of Paducah died Saturday, January 16, 2021 at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Charles Boswell, and the late Ruby Elliott Boswell.  He worked as a small engine mechanic, enjoyed working on electronics, spent a lot of time talking to people from all over the...

Martin Andre Sheattler

Martin Andre Sheattler

Jan 2, 2021

Martin Andre Sheattler, 81, of Barlow, KY, died Saturday, January 2, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Sheattler was born to the late Steven and Thelma Sheattler.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Sheattler of Barlow; one son, Markus Sheattler of Barlow; one daughter, Tiffany Spencer (Robert) of WI; and four grandchildren, Ernest Sheattler, Corbin Spencer, Riley Spencer, and Angel...

Betty Womack

Betty Womack

Dec 29, 2020

Betty Scott Guadarrama, age 72 of Paducah died Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.  She was born the daughter of the late Charles Scott and the late Clara Portwood Scott.  She worked as a Direct Support Professional, and was a member of Temple Baptist church.

Graveside services will be Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Woodlawn...

LeRoy Moody

LeRoy Moody

Dec 28, 2020

LeRoy Moody, 87, of Stewart, TN died Monday, December 28, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Moody was born of the late Elijah Ray and Lou Leslie Pearl Moody. He was of the Methodist faith and a member of the Amalgamated Transit Workers Union.  He was also a veteran of the United States Army.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy...

Jewell Dorthea Burgess

Jewell Dorthea Burgess

Dec 28, 2020

Jewell Dorthea Burgess, 76, of Paducah died Monday, December 28, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. Jewell worked as a boat cook for Marquette Transportation Company.

Mrs. Burgess is survived by two sons, Charles Sharp of Paducah, and Chris Burgess of Paducah; one sister, Belinda Anderson; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter McKeever, and...

David Eugene Edleman

David Eugene Edleman

Dec 24, 2020

David Eugene Edleman, age 66 of Burna died Thursday, December 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Donald Edleman, and the late Mary Mary Carlene Martin Edleman.  He was a self employed painter.  He served in various ministries in his church that included a nursing home ministry, childrens ministry, cooking for the community, puppet...

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