Obituary Listing

Nov 12, 2023

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...

Nov 7, 2023

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...

Nov 1, 2023

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...

Oct 29, 2023

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...

Oct 26, 2023

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...

Oct 26, 2023

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...

Oct 3, 2023

Lou Shelby Scott, age 95, entered into heavenly eternal peace on Tuesday October 3, 2023 at Rivercrest Place in Paducah, KY. Born in Bandana, KY on December 26, 1927 to John G. and Ruby Cooper Shelby, Lou graduated from Bandana High School and then married her husband, Everette Earl Scott on July 20, 1946. She was employed at USEC...

Oct 1, 2023

LaCenter, KY David D. Jones, age 65, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah, KY. He was born January 29, 1958 in Cairo, Illinois.

David graduated from Ballard Memorial High School in 1976. After High School he was employed by the City of LaCenter for one year. For 25 years he...

Sep 30, 2023

David Lynn Whipple, 60, of Wickliffe, KY, went to meet his Lord and Savior on September 30, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born August  16, 1963, in Paducah, KY to his parents Midge and Durwood Whipple of Bandana, KY.

David was married to the late Monica Joyce Whipple and was blessed with...

Sep 26, 2023

Zionsville , IN - Cora Ruth Moss, 91, went to be with her Lord on September 26, 2023, at the Meadows of Zionsville, Indiana. She was born on October 4, 1931, to Clay and Floy Powell in Marshall County, Kentucky. She married her high school sweetheart, Charles W. Moss, on August 24, 1948. They made their home in Elkhart,...

Sep 24, 2023

LaCenter, KY Cecilia Lynne Moss, age 75, of LaCenter passed away Sunday morning, September 24, 2023 at Life Care Center in LaCenter. She was born to her parents, James and Mary Katherine O'Nan Moody on October 7, 1947.

Cecilia was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and gardening. She worked for a...

Sep 20, 2023

Barlow, KY Rollie Eugene Payne passed away on September 20, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. He was born May 9, 1956 to his parents, Rollie and Zettia Payne.

Rollie retired from Cooper Dairy Farms. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his fur baby, Ruby. He loved his family and will...

Sep 16, 2023

Russell Lee Tilley, age 91 of Wickliffe, KY passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL.

He was born on January 14, 1932 in Hanover, IN to his parents James and Rilla May Kerr Tilley. Russell was a member of Blandville Baptist Church and a long time member of the Masonic...

Sep 12, 2023

Charles "Gabo" Smith, age 80 of Kevil, KY passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Charles was born August 28, 1943 to his parents, Charlie and Verna Reisinger Smith. He was a Vietnam Veteran and was a member of the First Baptist Church of LaCenter. Charles worked as a maintenance man for Westvaco for...

Aug 31, 2023

LaCenter, KY Carlton Trent Woods, age 64 passed away on August 31, 2023 at River Haven Nursing Home in Paducah.  He was born in Cairo, Illinois on June 3, 1959 to his late parents, R.T. and Ruthie Boulton Woods. Carlton was an Army Veteran.

He is survived by two brothers, Tracy Woods of Ledbetter, KY and Michael...

Aug 29, 2023

Kevil, KY Billy Warford, age 88, passed away at his home Tuesday, August 29, 2023. He was born August 5, 1935 to his parents, Kellie and Adelle (Hankins) Warford.

Billy was a member of New Harmony Baptist Church and attended Newton Creek Baptist Church. He was a member of Grahamville Masonic Lodge #707and was a Navy veteran....

Aug 22, 2023

Bandana, KY In loving memory of Russell H. Myatt, 75 years old, went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. He was born on January 18, 1948 in Cairo, Ill.

He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Nada Myatt; his sons and daughters, Robert and Tasha Myatt and Tim and Lori Myatt. He...

Aug 13, 2023

LaCenter, KY , Pam Donelson, age 72, passed away at her home Sunday, August 13, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 3, 1951 to her late parents, Harlan and Theda Harp.

Pam was employed for seventeen years at Harris Engineering in Barlow. After retiring she volunteered at His House Ministry in LaCenter for...

Aug 8, 2023

Gage, KY Bobby Wilson Ross, age 86, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at Baptist Health with his children by his side. He was born March 9, 1937 to his parents, Wilson Thomas and Arrah Henrietta Morgan Ross.

Bobby was a member of Bethel Cumberland Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for several years....

Aug 7, 2023

Benton, KY Gary W. Thurman passed away at his home Monday, August 7, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born December 13, 1940 in Anniston, MO to his parents, Leonard and Marguerite Barnhill Thurman. Gary was supervisor of Social Services for the state of Missouri and retired after 35 years of employment. He was a...