All Obituaries

Oscar, KY, Jack Owsley Cooper, age 91, died Wednesday morning, March 20, 2019 at 2:08 a.m. at Life Care Center in LaCenter, KY. He was a member of Oscar United Methodist Church, and was a dairy farmer in Ballard County for several years. He was on The Board of Directors at First National Bank in LaCenter, KY for several years. Jack is survived by two daughters; Connie Burnley (Charles) of Kevil and Jackie Flowers (Joe) of Oscar. Five grandchildren; Jennifer Pickett (Brad),Walt Burnley...

Barlow, KY Betty Owen, age 75, died at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center Friday, March15, 2019 at 6:21 p.m. She was of the Baptist Faith. Betty is survived by her husband of 50 years Woodrow Owen Jr. of Barlow, two sons; Edward Eugene Owen of Barlow, and Aaron Woodrow Owen of Lee Summit, Missouri. Three daughters; Vanessa Gray of LaCenter, KY, Toni Blankenship of Blandville, KY, and Katie Moss of Joelton, TN. Four brothers Jerry Byrd of Mississippi, Billy Byrd of Tennessee,...

Kevil, KY Frances Rice Buchanan, age 81, died Thursday, March 14, 2019 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Frances was born on December 28, 1937. She was a long time member of Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church at Gage. She was involved in the following ministries; Cumberland Presbyterian Women’s Group, Come to the Table, and Hospitality. Frances was a faithful prayer warrior. She was employed for 18 years and retired from serving as secretary for Tot Waldon-Susan Waldon...

LaCenter, KY, Geneva Griffin, age 102, gained her wings on March 13, 2019 at 7:45 p.m. in her children’s home; Floyd and Lan Griffin of LaCenter, KY. Geneva Griffin, known as “June” lived a life of five generations. She played a role in each and everyone of her children, Grandchildren, and great grandchildren’s lives. She was humble and wise and had a beautiful soul. She loved to work, shop, sew, cook, and spend time with her family. Many memories are loved cherished and loved by...

Barlow, KY, Michael Dale Sullivan, age 68, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was retired from Labor Union # 773. Michael was an ordained Deacon. He attended Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He was a great Poppy to Conner Vance. Michael is survived by one son Michael Wilbert Sullivan of Barlow, KY, One daughter Julie Woods (Ray) of Barlow, KY, One brother Mark Sullivan of Benton, KY, two sisters Norma Freeman of Wickliffe, KY and Debbie...

Wickliffe, KY Kenneth Gibson, age 67, died at his home in Wickliffe, KY Saturday, February 23, 2019. He was employed as a Deck Hand at Water Front Service for 28 years. Kenneth is survived by one daughter; Karen Barnett and her husband Josh of Kevil, KY. Three grandchildren Ty Youngblood of Kevil, KY, Hadyn Youngblood of Kevil, KY and Brex Barnett of Kevil, KY. One brother; Ronnie Gibson of Cunningham, KY. He was preceded in death by one brother Donnie Gibson; one sister Teresa Edwards and...

Kevil, KY Nan White died Thursday morning, February 21, 2019 at her home in Kevil. She was born May 31, 1939 to her parents Robert and Virgie Peyton Hawkins. Nan was a member of Lovelaceville Baptist Church. She had retired from Tele-Service after several years of service. Nan is survived by two sons; Alan White and his wife Kelly of Gage, KY and Tim White of Wingo, KY; one daughter Terry White Richardson and her husband Lindell of Kevil; three sisters; Mary Cuddy of Salem, MO, Glenda...

Barlow, KY Jessie L. Meurn, age 91, died at her home in Barlow Thursday, February 21. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church in Seven Springs, Florida. She also belonged to the Seven Springs Villa Association in Seven Springs, Florida. Jessie is survived by one son; Edward Thomas Langan of Barlow, KY, one daughter Bonnie Harris of Pulaski, ILL. One brother; Bob Thomas of Olive Branch, ILL. Three grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Kevil, KY Virgil Earl Holman, age 91, died at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY Friday evening, February 15, 2019 at 6:25 p.m. Virgil was a member of First Baptist Church of LaCenter, KY where he served as a deacon for many years. He retired from the Air Force after 27 years of service. He was employed at Martin Marietta for many years and retired from there. Virgil is survived by his wife of 70 years Lawanda Holman of Kevil, KY, one son; Gregory Holman of Loveland, Colorado, One daughter Debbie...

Paducah, KY Joyce Hite Levesque died Friday, February 15, 2019 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, At 7:18 a.m. She was 79 years old. She graduated from Ballard Memorial High School. She was retired after several years of being employed as secretary at Bill Flynn Law Office. She was a member of South Side Baptist Church. Joyce is survived by one sister Jane Doublin of Wickliffe, KY and her family; Gary Doublin of Wickliffe, KY and Grandson Justin Peak of Carbondale, Ill....