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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...
Jean Meadors
Feb 27, 2026
LaCenter, KY Jean Meadors, age 80 passed away on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah, KY surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 6, 1945, in Paducah, KY to her late parents, James and Imogene (Freeman) Alexander.
Jean met the love of her life, Jim, while they were working together at...
Billy Dean Smith
Feb 26, 2026
West Paducah, KY Billy "Dean" Smith passed away on Thursday February 26, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was born May 22, 1942, in Erin, TN to his late parents, Bert and Frances (Bishop) Smith.
Dean was a devoted Christian who taught Sunday School for more than fifty years and was a longtime member of...
Connie Ann (Crabtree) Bramlett
Feb 25, 2026
Bandana, KY Connie Ann Bramlett, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27, 1960, in Paducah, KY.
One obituary cannot possibly contain her life's story. One eulogy cannot possibly honor her life and love. One lifetime cannot...
Mary Kay Riepe
Feb 23, 2026
Bandana, KY Mary Kay Riepe, age 82, passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026. She was born February 6, 1944 in St. Charles, IL to her late parents, Robert "Tom" and Marie (Vandewalle) Rowan.
Mary Kay was a devoted member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in LaCenter where she was passionate about St. Mary's Catholic Church Food...
Mary Nell Dunn
Feb 21, 2026
Paducah, KY Mary Nell Dunn, age 92, went to rest with her Maker on Saturday, February 21, 2026, surrounded by her family at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY.
She was born on October 26, 1933, at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, KY to her parents, Forest and Ella Mae Gough. She graduated from Ballard...
Mary Sue (Hooper) Smith
Feb 21, 2026
Kevil, KY Mary S. Smith, age 86, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 30, 1940, in Erin TN to her late parents, Garland and Rosie Hooper.
She was a member of Lovelaceville Missionary Baptist Church. Mary retired after being employed by Owen...
Patty L. Rich
Feb 9, 2026
Barlow, KY – Patty L. Rich passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY, now resting with her Lord and Savior. Born May 11, 1940, in Wickliffe, KY, she was the daughter of the late Jim "Odie" Bailey and Iretta (Anderson) Munster.
Patty retired as Deputy Clerk...
Lee Ross Bruner
Feb 8, 2026
Wickliffe, KY – Lee Ross Bruner, age 84, passed away on February 8, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. He was born on August 27, 1941, in Ottawa, Kansas, to his late parents, Ross T. and Sadie (Jones) Bruner.
A devoted Elder at the Church of Christ, Lee was married for 64 years to the love...
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