Obituary Listing

May 14, 2022

Kevil, KY Monica Lee Gray, age 67, passed away at her home in Kevil Saturday, May 14, 2022.

She was born in Wood River, Illinois on February 17, 1955, daughter of the late Marvin John and Betty Rae Hatfield. Monica attended Cosmetology School after graduating from High School. She also, went to school to be a Phlebotomist....

May 12, 2022

Barlow, KY Carol Robertson, age 79, passed away Thursday morning, May 12, 2022 at Countryside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Bardwell, Kentucky.

Carol was born to her parents; John and Marie Kidd Holder on September 16, 1942. She was a Caregiver and cared for many people through the years. Carol loved her family and enjoyed spending...

May 10, 2022

LaCenter, KY Nathaniel Heady, age 84, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was born September 12, 1937 in Grahamville, Kentucky. His parents were Bud and Angie Meriweather Heady.

Nathaniel was a member of Little Union Missionary Baptist Church, where he served faithfully as a Deacon. He retired from Lockheed Martin...

May 5, 2022

Kevil, KY- Josephine Taylor, age 86 passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her home. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church in Wickliffe and loved her two puppies Charlie and Maci.

Josephine is survived by one son, Ricky Taylor (Bridgette) of Paducah, KY; three daughters, Kim Prince (Russell) of Draffenville, KY, Donna Taylor (Mike) of...

May 1, 2022

Kevil, KY Franklin D. Elrod, age 85, passed away early Sunday morning, May 1, 2022. He was born November 11, 1935 in Ragland, KY to his parents, John and Betty Elrod. Frank retired from the Army after 21 years of service. He served five tours in Vietnam with Green Beret Special Forces. He farmed in Ballard County for many...

Apr 24, 2022

Barlow, KY Gloria Hack, age 68, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2022 at Baptist Health of Paducah, KY.

She was born to her parents, Atanacios Sanchez And Loreto Mancha Gorostiza on May 12, 1953. Gloria was a member of Charleston VFW. She loved her dog Tiny and enjoyed playing any kind of card games whether it was...

Apr 23, 2022

LaCenter, KY Christopher Shawn "Tiger" Woods, age 48, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He was born to his parents, Allen Woods of Bardwell, KY and Carolyn Reynolds of Camden, TN. Shawn was an avid golfer, loved to hunt ducks, deer and turkey. He had a giving heart and was always...

Apr 21, 2022

Benton, KY James Ronald Lynch, age 67, passed away at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Thursday, April 21, 2022.

James was formerly of Kevil, KY.  He was born to his parents, Buford (Boots) and Imogene Burkhart Lynch on November 24, 1954. He was an avid fisherman and hunter, he enjoyed watching western television shows and movies.  He dearly...

Apr 14, 2022

Kevil, KY Lydia A. Oliver, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 14, 2022 at her home. She was born to her parents, Manuel And Agripina Arvelo on October 4, 1934.

Lydia was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in LaCenter. She was a wonderful cook, when her children were young she sewed most of their clothes....

Apr 13, 2022

Mary Lou (Ragland) Gholson, 90, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 13th, at her home in Kevil.

Mary Lou was born August 18, 1931, the only child of Oscar L. and Mabel (Jerrell) Ragland of Ballard County. She attended school at the Barlow/Kevil High School, Class of '49 and then went on to attend Murray State College....

Apr 10, 2022

Mayfield, KY Melissa Terry, age 53, passed away at her home in Mayfield Sunday, April 10, 2022. She was born December 10, 1968 to her parents Wilford and Mary Jane Lee. Melissa was an avid reader and enjoyed coloring. Her greatest joy and love were her grandchildren.

Melissa is survived by her father, Wilford Lee of Wickliffe,...

Apr 10, 2022

LaCenter, KY June Wilson, age 96, passed away Sunday morning, April 10, 2022 at Life Care Center in LaCenter.

June was born to her parents George W. and Nona Mullins Howcroft on December 27, 1925. She was a faithful member of Blandville Baptist Church and was the oldest and longest member. June also taught Sunday School for...

Apr 5, 2022

LaCenter, KY Maybelline Anderson, age 66, passed away at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY Tuesday, April 5, 2022.

Maybelline farmed most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. She was an avid reader.

Maybelline is survived by two sons, David Trent of Bowling Green, Kentucky and Robert Wilson (Angie)...

Mar 31, 2022

On Thursday, March 31, 2022, Brady Thomas Cooper, "Cute Little Brady," loving son, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away much too early at the young age of 51 and went home to Jesus at 7:01 PM. He had a thing for the number 7.

Brady was born in George Washington University Hospital in downtown Washington, DC on...

Mar 28, 2022

Baynard Burl Kendrick, known to everyone as B.B., or Coach Kendrick, passed away Monday, March 28, 2022. He was 79 and 1 day, and his life was an inspiration to anyone that knew him.

B.B. was born in the great state of Texas, where the majority of his family still resides. Although he spent all of his...

Mar 23, 2022

Gwendolyn Birdsong DeRezza, age 80, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Center in Paducah, KY.

Gwen was born to her parents Thomas Kyle and Nina Stevens Oliver January 8, 1942. She began her teaching career in 1968 at Forestdale Elementary School. She later retired from Heath Elementary School in 1997 where...

Mar 17, 2022

Barlow, KY Martha Lampkin, age 82, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

Martha was born November 29, 1939 to her parents Homer and Arline Herndon. She was a member of Barlow Baptist Church and was an employee of Teleservice for many years. Martha enjoyed sewing,...

Mar 16, 2022

Kevil, KY Freddie Carpenter, age 64, passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 16, 2022.

Freddie was born to his parents N.L. and Henrietta Carpenter on May 18, 1957. He farmed most of his life in Ballard County and retired three years ago from the Ballard County Road Department. Freddie attended Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church and...

Mar 14, 2022

Mr. Donald F. Pittman, age 58, of Shepherdsville, returned to his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 14, 2022.  He was a member of the Zoneton Lodge # 964 F&AM.

Among those who preceded him in death are, his parents, Carlos Frank Pittman and Mabel Louise Morrison Pittman, his grandparents, Roger Allen and Frieda May Morrison and Roscoe...

Mar 12, 2022

Lovelaceville, KY Michael Meyer II, age 44, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

He is survived by his father, Randy Gibson of Roxana, Illinois; his fiancée, Karrie Crane of Lovelaceville, KY; three daughters, Michaela Meyer of Lovelaceville, KY, McKenzie Meyer of Lovelaceville, KY and Sabrina Meyer of Lovelaceville, KY; one brother,...