Obituaries

Apr 20, 2020

Anne LaRece Wilson Hurst, age 79, of Paducah passed away at 1:02 a.m. Monday, April 20, 2020 at her home with her son and daughter by her side. LaRece was born on August 17, 1940 to the late J.B. Wilson and Jennette Shelton Wilson. She is now in her eternal home praising her Savior. LaRece was a long time...

Apr 17, 2020

Robert R. Shelley, age 97, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Paducah, passed away at 12:01 A.M. on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Hosparus Care Center in Louisville.

Robert was born on June 29, 1922 in Bartow Co., Georgia to the late Felton W. Shelley and Lula Belle Reynolds Shelley. He retired from the Shawnee Steam Plant and...

Apr 15, 2020

Shirley McElrath, 77, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Shirley was a longtime member of Eastside Holiness Church.  In her younger years Shirley loved bowling both with her family and in leagues.  Later in life she came to enjoy painting while listening to her favorite gospel and country...

Apr 15, 2020

Jesse David DuPree, age 86, of Reidland, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at his residence. Jesse was born in Paducah on December 25, 1933 to the late George and Sara DuPree. He was a member of Reidland Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon. Jesse served honorably in the United States Army and was a dedicated...

Apr 14, 2020

Sarah Elizabeth Cossiboom, 78, of Paducah, KY passed away at 1:06 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at her residence. She was retired from Superior Care Home as a Nurses Aide and was of the Baptist faith. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Lynette Diane (Steve) Kilbey of Paducah, KY; son, Ernest Dean Cossiboom, Jr. of Paducah, KY; grandson, Corey...

Apr 11, 2020

Linda Jean Richmond Nunley, age 75, of Paducah, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family while listening to How Great Thou Art. Mrs. Nunley was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 13, 1944 to the late James and Lillie Mae Richmond. She was a graduate of Wingo High School and Romy's...

Apr 11, 2020

Eunice Kaler Ware, age 100 of Paducah died Saturday, April 11, 2020 at River Haven Nursing Home in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of the late Flauty Kaler, and the late Vinus Burkhart.  During the 2nd World War, she worked at the shipyard as a welder.  She later became a waitress before retiring.  She loved making quilts and...

Apr 8, 2020

Brenda Stanly, age 77 of Paducah died Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Albert Draffen and the late Jessie Thomason Lyles.  She was a homemaker and was a member of Gospel Assembly Church.

Private graveside services will be held.  Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home is in charge of...

Mar 26, 2020

Homer Herron, age 85, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at his home. Homer was born in Council Hill, Oklahoma on April 18, 1934 to the late Austin and Birdie Herron. He was married for 57 years to the late Geraldine Farrar Herron. Homer was a veteran of the United States Army before working for 42...

Mar 24, 2020

Joyce Jones, 79, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away at Continue Care Paducah at 1:55 P.M. Tuesday, March 24, 2020. Joyce was born in Metcalf County, Kentucky on October 23, 1940 to Damon and Verna London. She retired after teaching for 30 years at Lone Oak Elementary School. She was a longtime member of Heartland Church. Mrs. Jones is survived...

Mar 24, 2020

Lisa Kay (Eyer) Boss was born on May 19, 1966 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, but resided in Paducah, Kentucky most of her life. Lisa passed way at 8:32 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at her home after a courageous and difficult battle with breast cancer. Lisa graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1984. After high school, she attended John...

Mar 20, 2020

John H. Myatt, 77, of Paducah passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care in Paducah.

Mr. Myatt was a member of the IBEW Local 816 and the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local #184. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Jacqueline Myatt...

Mar 19, 2020

Richard E. Alvey, 84, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Alvey was an automotive mechanic at Mercer’s Garage and worked for ICG Railroad. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. He enjoyed watching UK Basketball, Predators Hockey, fishing, and gardening.

Surviving is his wife...

Mar 15, 2020

Danny M. Washburn, 71, of Paducah passed away on Sunday March 15, 2020 at Oakview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Mr. Washburn was retired from Steel & Albritton Plumbing and was a member of Broadway Methodist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Claudia Washburn of Paducah; one son, Billy Dan Washburn of Evansville, IN; two daughters,...

Mar 13, 2020

Mrs. Jacqualine M. Hendley, age 72, of Mayfield passed away on Friday, March 13, 2020 at Baptist Health of Paducah, KY.

She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a retired nurse case manager for the PADD Office in Mayfield, KY.

Mrs. Hendley is survived by her husband, Mike Hendley; one son, Stephen (Karen)...

Mar 11, 2020

Glenda “Sue” Taylor, 83, of Cadiz, KY, formerly of Jasper, TN, passed away quietly Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center. Glenda was born June 2, 1936 in Paducah, KY to the late Clyde and Mildred Mullen. Glenda married Terry L. Taylor (deceased) in Paducah, KY. Shortly after, they moved to Jasper, TN in...

Mar 11, 2020

Mrs. Susan Crider Klapp, age 69, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter.

She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and a retired caregiver.

Mrs. Klapp is survived by four daughters, Angela Janes (Neal) Gupton of Mayfield, KY, Amy (Tim) Couch of Benton, KY,...

Mar 8, 2020

Bessie “Cloteen” McIntosh, age 93, of Paducah passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Glenda Sullivan. Cloteen attended Sunny Slope Church of Christ for many years. Cloteen was a graduate of Reidland High School. She was a housewife and homemaker and loved the simple things of life. Survivors include two daughters, Glenda S. Sullivan...

Mar 6, 2020

John Paul Vick, 90, of Paducah, died Friday, March 6th, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

John was a retired printer from the Paducah Sun after 43 years of service. he was also a member of Broadway United Methodist Church of Paducah.

John is survived by his wife of...

Mar 6, 2020

Obituary for Metomah M. Saxon

Mrs. Metomah M. Saxon, age 102, of Mayfield, passed away at 4:35 P.M. Friday, March 6, 2020 at her residence. She was a retired beautician and a member of West Broadway Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters; LaDonna (Charles) Bobbitt, Peoria, IL., Marlene (Ed) Johnson, Murray, one son; Roger (Kathy)...