Obituary Listing

Sep 28, 2025

Frieda H. O'Dell Wagner, age 84, of Barlow, Kentucky, passed away at 7:38 am on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Frieda was born on June 21, 1941, to the late John and Ruby O'Dell. She was a devoted member of her church, the LaCenter First Christian Church, in LaCenter, KY. Frieda loved her church...

Sep 18, 2025

Barlow, KY Mary Bender, age 73, passed away at her home in Barlow on Thursday, September 18, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1952, to her late parents, John Leo and Dorothy Ann (Mahoney) Pahr.

Mary is survived by a daughter, Angela Bartelt (Andrew) of Buffalo Grove, Illinois; two brothers, Robert Pahr of Barlow and Michael...

Sep 15, 2025

LaCenter, KY James Aubrey Hunter, 95, passed away September 15, 2025, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.

He was a man of many talents and could do almost anything. After retiring from ICC as a telegraph operator, he built cabinets and houses. At the age of 42, he began farming and continued to farm his land until he...

Sep 13, 2025

LaCenter, KY, Valerie Sue Brons, age 68, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in Paducah, KY. She was born on June 8, 1957, in Rosiclare, Illinois.

Valerie moved to LaCenter, KY in 2022 after many years in Alabama. She attended First Baptist Church of LaCenter with her family, who were always her greatest joy. Valerie cherished...

Sep 11, 2025

LaCenter, KY, Vanessa Gray, age 65, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at LifeCare Center of La Center. She was born on June 22, 1960, in Louisiana, to her late parents, Edward Owen and Betty Mae (Bird) Owen.

Vanessa attended Paducah Community College where she received her Associate of Arts Nursing Degree. She loved tending to...

Sep 10, 2025

Barlow, KY, Addaline Laster, passed away on September 10, 2025. She was born to her parents, Jonathon White and Niki Laster, on May 23, 2025.

Addaline was the happiest little girl. With her boundless curiosity, she never missed anything going on around her, she always had a smile on her face and loved laughing. Her beautiful big...

Sep 10, 2025

Kevil, KY Betty J. Griffin, age 88, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 17, 1937 to her parents, Auther William and Fannie Mae (Owsley) Young.

Betty was employed for many years as a cook by the Ballard County School System. Cooking for her family...

Sep 7, 2025

LaCenter, KY, Carolyn Elizabeth (Gragg) Warford, 91, passed away early Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at NHC Place At The Trace Health Care in Nashville, Tn.

Carolyn Elizabeth Gragg lived most of her youth in Brunswick, Georgia. After she graduated from Glynn Academy in that city, she attended Mars Hill College in North Carolina and Furman University...

Sep 5, 2025

Kenneth Allen Poloski, Jr., of Bandana, Kentucky, passed away on September 5, 2025, at Ray & Kay Hospice Center, surrounded by loving family, friends and his dog JD. Kenneth was born on December 7, 1971, to Kenneth and Jenny Lou Poloski in Paducah, Kentucky.

He was a graduate of Heath High School, Class of 1990. He was...

Sep 1, 2025

LaCenter, KY, Patrick Wallace, age 62, passed away on September 1, 2025, at LifeCare Center of LaCenter. He was born on September 30, 1962, in Paducah, Ky, to his parents, Therman Wallace and Doris Hillebrand Wallace.

Patrick was a high school graduate of Metropolis High School in Metropolis, Illinois. After high school he continued his education at...

Aug 30, 2025

Philip R. Thompson, 74, of Lovelaceville, Kentucky, passed away from this life on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Now, he is healthy and joyfully with his Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ.

Born in Peoria, Illinois, on October 14, 1950, to Leonard and Norma Jean Thompson, Philip ("with one 'l,' like in the Bible") made his way back to...

Aug 21, 2025

LaCenter, KY Janie Rainer, age 79 passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. She was born on August 10, 1946, in Cairo, Illinois to her late parents Roy Earl and Ella Mae (Harrison) Spinks.

Janie was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. She was employed at Stevens Chevrolet where she retired after 34 years of dedication...

Aug 17, 2025

Kevil, Ky, JoLee Smith, age 49, passed away at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center on August 17, 2025. She was born in Paducah, KY, on August 11, 1976, to Robert Lee Koehler and Katherine Gholson Brown.

JoLee was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #357 and was a part of the Olmsted Dam Project....

Aug 9, 2025

Patrick Romaine, age 67, passed away on August 9, 2025. He was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on September 11, 1958 to his parents, Dean Edward Romaine and Janet Stevens Romaine. He grew up in Bandana, KY.

Patrick worked in the telecommunications field for over 30 years and received a certification in computer science. His hard work allowed...

Aug 4, 2025

Lindy Sue (White) Gholson, 96, of Lovelaceville, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025, and ran with joy into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Sue was born in Paducah, Kentucky, on November 11, 1928, to Edward and Ada (Burrow) White, and she lived in Lovelaceville her entire life.

Sue is...

Aug 1, 2025

Kevil, KY George (Bud) 81 passed away at his home in Kevil, KY Friday, August 1, 2025. He was born in Fayette County on October 19, 1943, to his late parents, Emmette and Ruthie Mae (Tidwell) Benton.

George farmed most of his life in Ballard County. He was a man that would help anyone in need. George...

Jul 27, 2025

LaCenter, KY, Darlene Albertson, age 70, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on July 27, 2025, at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. She was born on January 12, 1955, to her late parents, Thomas and Virginia Carson Ming.

Darlene was a strong willed, never met a challenge she couldn't face, always put others first, lover...

Jul 22, 2025

Wickliffe, KY Wilma Ann Lanier, age 86, passed away on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah, KY. She was born on March 22, 1939, to her late parents, Wilson E. Page and Martha Edna (Waltmon) Reeves Page.

Wilma was a member of Ohio Valley Baptist church. She was saved at 13...

Jul 12, 2025

West Paducah, KY, Debra "Debbie" Pryor, age 72, passed away peacefully into her Saviors loving arms on Saturday, July 12, 2025. surrounded by her family. She was born in Paducah, KY, on May 4, 1953, to her late parents, Charles Lindsey and Martha Mae Bradford Lindsey.

Debbie a faithful believer of Jesus Christ touched many hearts during...

Jul 8, 2025

LaCenter, Ky, Robert Scott Sr., age 87, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, in O'Fallon, Missouri. He was born in Ballard County on August 24, 1937, to his late parents, John B. Scott and Hazel Steele Scott.

Robert, a United States Air Force Veteran, retired from McDonald Douglas Aircraft in 1996 after several...