James Thomas Oliver
May 12, 2026
Kevil, KY – James Thomas Oliver, 64, passed away at his home in Bandana, KY on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Born September 10, 1961, he was the son of the late Cicle Frank and Lydia A. Arvelo Oliver.
James worked as a mechanical operator for Credence Speakers and later for Tyler Mountain Water. He loved music and...
Kathleen (Gaskill) Mihaly
May 9, 2026
Kathleen Gaskill Mihaly, age 66, of Bandana, Kentucky, passed away unexpectedly on May 9, 2026. Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Kathleen carried a deep love for her hometown throughout her life.
She attended Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach and later Old Dominion University. Kathleen later moved to Colorado to care for her father, whom she...
Joe Edd Chandler
May 9, 2026
Salem, KY Joe Edd Chandler, it's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Joe Edd Chandler. He passed away at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home in Salem, KY on Saturday, May 9, 2026. Joe Edd who rode through life with Freedom in his soul, wind at his back and an unwavering love of the open road.
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Susie (Strickland) Nutt
May 7, 2026
LaCenter, KY Susie Strickland Nutt, age 60, passed away at Life Care Center of LaCenter on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was born on November 22, 1965, in Hopkinsville, KY to her late parents, Paul and LouNelle Mudd Strickland.
Susie was a member of First Baptist Church of LaCenter and loved musicals. She was very outgoing, never...
James "Jimmy" Tanner
May 2, 2026
Barlow, KY James B. Tanner, age 73, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2026 at his home in Barlow, KY. He was born September 6, 1952, in Paducah, KY to his late parents, Hall and Francis Negley Tanner
He worked as a self-employed plumber for several years and was also employed by Local #184 out of Paducah, Murtco,...
Melissa A. Cook
May 1, 2026
West Paducah, KY Melissa A. Cook, age 51, passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Baptist Health of Paducah, KY. She was born on October 20, 1974, in Paducah, KY to her late parents, Larry and Carolyn Buchanan Pulley.
She enjoyed diamond painting and earned two associate degrees from WKTCC—one in accounting and one in healthcare....
Karen Denise Armstrong
Apr 30, 2026
Barlow, KY Karen Armstrong, age 61, known to her family as "Sissy" passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.
Karen graduated from Ballard Memorial High School in 1982 and later earned her master's degree from Murray State University. She worked as a Special Education Teacher for many years and was...
John Wayne Meunier
Apr 26, 2026
John "Wayne" Meunier was welcomed home by the angels in the early morning hours of Sunday, April 26, at Mercy Health Hospice, surrounded by his loving family and dear friends.
Following his retirement as Director of the Paducah/McCracken Riverport, Wayne—an avid outdoorsman—spent his days enjoying camping, fishing, and horseback riding. He was also a devoted auction-goer, a...
Anthony "Tony" Turner
Apr 24, 2026
Kevil, KY Anthony "Tony" Turner, age 56, of Kevil passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at TriStar Skyline Medical Center in Pleasant View, TN. He was born May 1, 1969, in Paducah, KY to his parents; Kenneth and Glenda (Powers) Turner.
Tony enjoyed outdoor activities like fishing, hunting, wildlife watching, and riding his motorcycle. He spent...
John Vanleer
Apr 24, 2026
Kevil, KY John Vanleer, age 65, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was born on March 4, 1961, in Springfield, ILL to his late parents, George and Kathleen (Norris) Vanleer.
John passed away leaving behind a life full of simple joys, loyalty, and love for the people and animals...
Gayle F. Crice
Apr 15, 2026
LaCenter, KY – Gayle F. Crice, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Life Care Center in LaCenter. She was born July 21, 1937, in Paducah, KY, to her late parents, J.D. and Josephine Fisher Crice.
Gayle retired after 44 years with Williams, Williams and Lentz. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church, serving...
Kenneth Ray Harrison
Apr 10, 2026
LaCenter, KY Kenneth Ray Harrison, age 88, passed away peacefully while sitting outside in his chair enjoying the sun in front of his apartment on April 10, 2026.
Kenneth was born on November 30, 1937, to the late Abe and Ruth Harrison. He made a profession of faith, was baptized and became a member of Antioch Baptist...
Joshua Ryan Watson
Mar 29, 2026
Kevil, KY Joshua Ryan Watson, age 41, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born on August 18,1984 in Paducah, KY to his late parents, Mark Watson and Loraine Giles Dickson.
Joshua was a dedicated worker currently employed at Kinsey Construction. He attended Oscar Baptist Church and was a genuine person who would do anything...
Krista Nicole Whitt
Mar 29, 2026
Kevil, KY Krista Nicole Whitt, age 30, passed away on Sunday, March 29. 2026. She was born on January 3, 1996, in Paducah, KY to Michael Whitt and Shannon (Wallace) Penrod.
Her present employment was at the Dollar General store in Kevil, KY. Krista was a member of Fellowship Assembly of Jesus Christ in Paducah, Ky. Krista...
Jo Ann (Barbre) Cooksey
Mar 20, 2026
Jo Ann (Barbre) Cooksey passed away on March 20, 2026, after her 9-month battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born June 26, 1950, to Lewis and Betty Jo (Gaines) Barbre at her grandmother's farmhouse in Burnt Prairie, Illinois.
She graduated from Heath High School in 1968 where she was very active serving as vice-president her Senior year....
Shirley Dawn (Ford) Roland
Mar 18, 2026
Kevil, KY – Shirley Dawn Roland, 78, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Metropolis, Illinois. Born in Paducah, KY, on September 3, 1947, she was the daughter of the late George William and Eufama (DePriest) Ford.
A longtime member of New Liberty Methodist Church, Shirley served as a...
Roger "Bubba" Patterson
Mar 15, 2026
Roger "Bubba" Patterson, age 73, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the home of his son in Barlow, Kentucky. He was born on November 13, 1952, in Paducah, Kentucky, to the late Everett and Dorothy Mae (Stevens) Patterson.
Mr. Patterson was an Army veteran of the Vietnam era and an avid outdoorsman...
Leonard Lynn Lawler
Mar 2, 2026
Paducah, KY Leonard Lynn Lawler, age 58, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. He was born December 3, 1967, to his parents Neil and Judith Ann (Kinsey) Lawler.
He enjoyed fishing. Lynn worked construction for many years as a carpenter. He was currently employed at Genova Pipe in Paducah,...
Cecilia Faye (Tilford) Smith
Mar 1, 2026
Kevil, KY Cecilia "Faye" Smith, 81 of Kevil KY walked into the arms of Jesus on March 1, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at Baptist Health Paducah. She was born on April 22, 1944, to Howard and Aline Barrow Tilford in Oscar, KY.
Faye obtained her nursing degree from Paducah Junior College and spent the majority of her...
Robert Todd Dillow
Feb 28, 2026
Robert Todd Dillow, age 56, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday morning, February 28, 2026.
Born July 30, 1969, Todd was a man whose quiet presence spoke volumes. Though he preferred simple company and few friends, his heart was full of love, kindness, and deep care for others. Those who knew Todd...
