Obituary Listing

Jun 4, 2020

LaCenter, KY Lois Evelyn Chandler, age 92, died Thursday, June 4, 2020 at Life Care Center in LaCenter.

She was a member of First Baptist Church of LaCenter. She was a member of Retired Teachers Association. Lois taught school for 56 years; Wickliffe, Barlow, Bandana, Heath; all elelmetary Schools and retired from Concord Elementary. She also taught...

Jun 2, 2020

LaCenter, KY James McGullion, age 98, died at his home, Tuesday morning, June 2, 2020.

James was a member of First Christian Church of LaCenter. He was a member of North Ballard Masonic Lodge # 537 for over 70 years. James was a World War II Navy Veteran and an officer in the International Union of Operating...

May 24, 2020

Kevil, KY Dorothy, age 85, died Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Life Care Center in LaCenter, KY.

She was a member of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church. Dorothy loved spending time gardening. She had a love for all flowers and enjoyed theatre.

Dorothy was a caregiver for her husband and her daughter for many years....

May 18, 2020

LaCenter, KY Floyd Griffin, age 77, died at his home Monday, May 18, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born to William and Geneva Huery Griffin on July 16, 1942.

Floyd was a member of Fairview Baptist Church. He was a an Army Veteran and was a pilot in the Vietnam War. He...

May 5, 2020

On May 5, 2020, at home in Arlington Texas, Jevon Benjamin Howle moved to his next life. For 6 years to the day, "Super Jev" waged a no-holds-barred war with cancer, bravely marching into each battle with hope and determination. He was a true warrior.

Jevon was born in 1971 in Frankfurt, Germany. Being a child of...

May 3, 2020

Bandana, KY Ruth (Tootsie) Owens age 99 years and 4 months passed away to her heavenly home, Sunday morning May 3, 2020 at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation in Bardwell.

She was a member of Bandana Baptist Church.

Tootsie is survived by three daughters; Elaine Morehead of Bandana, Nada (Russell) Myatt of Bandana and Marsha (Jim)...

May 1, 2020

Kevil, KY James Walter Vaughn, age 68, passed away at Lourdes Hospital Friday, May 1, 2020.

He was a member of Columbus Baptist Church where he was baptized at an early age. Walter was a member of the Local Teamsters Union #236. He loved riding motorcycles, working in his yard and loved to go for rides in...

Apr 21, 2020

West Paducah, KY Harry Russell, age 80, died Tuesday, April 21 at Mercy Health in Paducah, KY.

He was a member of Newton Creek Baptist Church. Harry retired from USEC after 31 years of service. He was a Navy Veteran. He enjoyed working in his yard and he loved his family dearly.

Harry is survived...

Apr 10, 2020

Paducah, KY Amanda Broyles, age 30, died Friday, April 10, 2020 at her home in Paducah.

She graduated from Ballard Memorial High School in 2007. Amanda completed the CNA Course before leaving High School. She was very creative and loved to craft different projects. Amanda was a good mother and loved all children. Her nickname was Amanda...

Apr 10, 2020

On Good Friday, April 10, 2020, Peggy Jean Cooper of LaCenter died at 12:15 pm at her home. She was born on June 5, 1950 in Paducah, KY to Neal and Doris Cooper of LaCenter.

Peggy Cooper is survived by her mother, Doris Cooper, LaCenter, KY; her brother, Jim(Jane) Cooper, LaCenter, KY; her sister, Cathy(Jim) Schenck, Lexington,...

Apr 7, 2020

Barlow, KY Leslie Wayne Blankenship, age 68 died at his home on Tuesday, April 7, 2020.

Leslie was employed at Clay's Sawmill. One of his favorite hobbies was going fishing.

He is survived by a daughter, Shawna Blankenship Tate of Bardwell, KY, three sisters Freida Johnston of Barlow, Sharon Wilson of Barlow and Helen Blankenship...

Apr 5, 2020

LaCenter, KY Martin Allen Perkins, age 66, died at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center Sunday morning, April 5, 2020.

Martin was a member of Barlow Baptist Church. He was retired from Savage Services where he was employed as an electrician.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years Cynthia Wring Perkins of LaCenter,...

Mar 14, 2020

Larry Hecht, 71 of Kevil passed away at his home on Saturday, March 14, 2020.

Larry was born to Everett and Dorothy (Poole) Hecht on July 16, 1948 in Granite City, IL. He was a member of Oceanside Church of Christ in Atlantic Beach, FL. Larry was a Navy Veteran and served in the Vietnam War from...

Mar 10, 2020

Bandana, KY Harlon Parker, age 91 died at his home Tuesday, March 10, 2020 in Bandana.

Harlon was the oldest living member to date at Bandana Baptist Church where he served many years as Deacon and Treasurer. He attended LaCenter First Baptist Church. He was employed at Ballard Telephone Company for 56 years where he was the...

Mar 7, 2020

Dr. Joe Ray Moore, DC of Barlow, Kentucky, age 64, died at his home, Saturday morning March 7, 2020. Joe Ray is survived by his Mother, Ruby Jean Moore of Barlow and his two brothers: Danny Moore (Barbara) of Belle, MO and David Moore (Laura) of Dallas, TX. Two cousins, Jimmy Harvey and LeeAnn Harvey of Barlow as well...

Mar 6, 2020

Kevil, KY Guy Norman Gibson, age 87, passed away at his home Friday, March 6, 2020 surround by his loving family.

Guy was a member of Newton Creek Baptist Church. He was a 65 year member of North Ballard Masonic Lodge #537. Guy was a University of Kentucky Basketball enthusiast.

He is survived by his...

Mar 5, 2020

LaCenter, KY Myrna Harris, age 74, died Thursday, March 5, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She retired from BF Goodrich after 25 years of service. She was a member of Rose Bower Baptist Church. Myrna was an accomplished bowler, a motorcycle enthusiast and loved to crochet. She was an avid reader, loved to do puzzles and...

Feb 28, 2020

Barlow, KY Joy Lynn Thomas, age 60, died Friday, February 28, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

She owned and operated J.J.'s Service Station for several years. She was of the Baptist Faith and was a Ballard County resident for 34 years.

Joy is survived by two sons; Robert Cody Thomas of Barlow and...

Feb 24, 2020

LaCenter, KY Rose Ann Elrod, age 67, died at her home Monday evening, February 24, 2020.

She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in LaCenter.

Rose is survived by her husband of 50 years Charles Elrod of LaCenter, two sons Charles Elrod Jr. (Rebecca) of Barlow, Matthew Elrod (Kim) of Kevil, KY. Three...

Feb 12, 2020

LaCenter, KY Rita D. Poole, age 67 passed away at her home on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Rita was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church. She was an avid bingo player and fisherwoman. Rita was a wonderful mother, grandmother and great grandmother.

She is survived by one son; Eric Poole (Amanda) of Barlow, KY,...