All Obituaries

LaCenter, KY Jennifer Cashman, age 31 passed away at UK Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington, KY on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She was born on March 31, 1992 in Corydon, Indiana. Jennifer was a great cook and loved preparing meals for her family and friends. In her spare time she could be found enjoying a ride through the bottoms or taking care of all of her pets which included snakes, birds, dogs and cats. She loved flowers and nature but most of all she loved her children. Jennifer is...

LaCenter, KY Earlene L. Russell, age 85, passed away at Mercy Lourdes Hospital on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born March 31, 1938 to her late parents Jack and Mattie Jane Callis Lynn. Earlene was a member of First Baptist Church of LaCenter. She had a compassionate and caring spirit and loved volunteering at Life Care. She was a caregiver for Cody for several years and took care of him like he was her own. Earlene loved to grow a garden and spent a lot of time canning all she had...

LaCenter, KY Renate Angela Hack, age 84, passed away Friday, November 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1939 in Czechoslovakia to her late parents, Paul and Rosa Wuerfel. She was a member of LaCenter Christian Church. Renate was employed as bookkeeper and secretary at Ballard Memorial High School from 1973-1981 and volunteered at St. Mary's Food Pantry, Whether it was tending to her flowers or mowing her grass, she loved to work in the...

Kevil, KY Joe King, age 91, passed away at his home Tuesday, November 21, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 5, 1932 in Barlow, KY to his late parents Garnett and Dixie Bennett King. Joe was a member of Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church for over 70 years where he served as Elder, Sunday School Teacher, and caretaker over Bethel Cumberland Cemetery. He was an Air Force Veteran. Joe's employment included forty years as Engineer in Operations at Martin Marietta,...

Long time radio DJ, Kurt David Engelhardt of La Center, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at the age of 71 with his daughter Victoria singing to him by his side. Kurt was born in Bloomington, IL on September 30, 1952 to the late Douglas G. Engelhardt and Charlotte A. Engelhardt. Known as “Kurt David”, he rocked the radio airways across Kentucky from the age of 16 until his death. Most recently known for his show ‘Takin’ Ya Back’...

Bardwell, KY Mitsy Conley, age 56, passed away at her home on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. She was born in Cairo, Illinois on April 7, 1967 to her parents, Joseph and Diane Potts Masters. Mitsy was employed for several years with Kinsey Construction and worked with her husband, Charles Conley. Her pride and joy were her grandchildren. She was a precious soul , cared deeply for her family and others. She will be sadly missed. She is survived by two daughters, Chelsea Frankenberger (Daryl) of...

Oscar, KY Chalen Foster Gordon, age 88, passed away on November 1, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center. He was born July 19, 1935 to his parents A.O. and Ella Mae Gordon. He was a member of Oscar Baptist Church where he served as a deacon, song leader and Sunday school teacher. He loved music and sang with the "Singing Deacons" quartet for many years during the 60's and 70's. He always had a big garden and shared produce with family and friends. Chalen raised...

Paducah, KY Walter "Andy" Earl Bledsoe, age, 69 passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation. He was born November 29, 1953 to his parents, Qualan and Dorothy Bledsoe. Walter is survived by his mother, Dorothy Bledsoe of Union City, TN; two sons, Tim Bledsoe and his wife Katie of Paducah, KY and Durell Bledsoe of Paducah, KY; a grandson, Isaiah Bledsoe; a grandaughter, Shelby Bledsoe; a brother, Lamarsh Bledsoe of Mayfield, KY; six sisters, Zena...

LaCenter, KY Johnnie Lee Wring, age 84, passed away on October 26, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaCenter. She was born on January 7, 1939 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to her parents John D. and Blanche Johnson. Johnnie was a wonderful Mom, grandmother and great grandmother, she loved to be with her family. She owned and operated Holts Beauty Shop in Paducah for 13 years. In 1986 she went back to college to be a Nurse and was employed as a nurse for 22 years. Johnnie loved to travel with her...

LaCenter, KY Donnie Lee Fondaw, age 75, passed away at his home Thursday, October 26, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 12, 1948 in Paducah, KY to his parents Carl and Mary Fondaw. Donnie served on the LaCenter Police Department for 21 years. He was a master welder, iron worker, carpenter and a member of Heartland Church. Donnie owned and operated The Dock Shop with his brother, Rick at Jonathan Creek. He loved fishing and working in his garden daily, but more...