Raygan Lyn Thompson, 39, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 at her home. She was born at Western Baptist Hospital on May 2, 1979.  She was raised in the Farley community and graduated from Reidland High School.  She earned an associate’s degree from WKCTC. Raygan had a quick wit, a bright mind, and a kind and caring soul.  She liked to hike in the woods, listen to music, loved animals, and going fishing, drag racing.  And like her dad, she had a...

Robert Gerald Eddings, 66, of Boaz, passed away Monday September 17, 2018 at his home. Robert worked for IC/CN Railroad for 35 years as a signalman.  He was a member and past master of Wickliffe Masonic Lodge # 625.  He was also a member of Rizpah Shriners Robert is survived by his wife, Diana and 3 daughters, Lori, Amy, Emily and one son Brian.  And four granddaughters Brianna, Morgan, Kaitlyn and Hannah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson and Violet...

Ron Courson, 74, of Golconda, died Sunday afternoon, September 16th, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Ron was a retired Color Tech for GE Plastics. Ron is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn; four children, Steve (Pam) Courson of Evansville, IND., Rhonda (Matt) Kivlin of Westwood, MASS., Becky (Tim) Drake of New Haven, IL., and Matt (Mandi) Courson of Marion, IL.; one step daughter, Rae (Robert) Shinsato of Hawaii; one step son, Dean Garcia of Seattle,...

Donald K. Carver, 74 of Metropolis, passed away September 15, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Don was born in Glasgow, Kentucky to Ralph and Mildred (Pedigo) Carver on September 8, 1944. He was married to Shelia (Williams) Carver and lived in Metropolis, IL. Don is survived by his wife, Shelia of Metropolis.  Two sons, Justin (Codie) Carver; and Dillon Carver both of Metropolis, IL.  Two grandchildren; Taylor and Ethan.  One great grandson,...

Emil E. Rust, 83, of Paducah, died Friday morning, September 14th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Emil was born at home in Penny Corner KY. on December 30, 1934. Emil was a retired steelworker with Southern Illinois steelworkers union #1899. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict, and was a member of Temple Baptist Church of Paducah. Emil was survived by one son, Larry (Marcia) Rust of Paducah; two daughters, Lisa (Mike) Monkman of Metropolis, and Tracie Troutman of...

Patricia “Pat” Elliott, 87, of Benton, died Friday morning, September 14th, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Pat was a retired RN and a member of St. Peters of the Lakes Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville, KY. Pat is survived by two children, Lynn Hurst of Benton, and David Hurst of Golden, Co.; four grandchildren, Leslie Vowles of Ruston, LA., Patrick Ray of Lafayette. LA., Jeremiah Hurst of FL., and Gabrielle Serrano of FL.; one brother, Riley...

Richard Cooper, 65, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, September 13th, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah. Richard was a retired truck driver with US Foods. Richard is survived by one daughter, Leann Cooper of Paducah; siblings, Karen Humphrey of Benton, Ben Cooper, Edyie Cooper of Cape Girardeau, and several other siblings; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife of over 40 years, Jeanie Crafton Cooper; one sister, Tina Wasson; and his...

Donald Quick, 68, of Calvert City, died Tuesday morning, September 11th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Donald was a retired Chemical Safety Officer for Air Products of Calvert City. Donald was a former Jaycee with the Fulton Ky. chapter, and a former EMT and Firefighter with the Fulton, Ky. and Calvert City fire departments. Donald is survived by his wife of 49 years, Christine; one daughter, Julie Bateman of Chicago; five siblings, Daniel Quick of New Mexico, Pat Hartman of...

Clarence “Possum” Lee Seagraves, 86, of Metropolis passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was born on July 22, 1932 in Eldorado, IL to Easton and Martha Ethel Seagraves. He was a retired truck driver from St. Charles Ready Mix. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who proudly served his country in the Korean War. Surviving is one daughter, Merideth Stewart and fiancé, David Hayward of Poplar Grove, IL; one son, Carl Seagraves; two...

Dallas Ray Woodford Sr., 59, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Woodford worked for Speedy’s Towing and Recovery and was of the Christian Faith. Surviving is his loving life partner of 33 years, Sharon Kay Woodford of Paducah; four children, Dallas Ray Woodford Jr. of Paducah, Melynda (Scott) Burnett of Paducah, Joshua (Brooke) Woodford of Forest, Ohio, and George Woodford of Paducah; one brother, Terry Woodford; two sisters, Linda Raye and...