William “Bill” James, 63, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah with his family by his side. Mr. James worked for The Home Depot and formerly worked for VMV Railroad Shop. He was a member of Grace Fellowship Church. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran and a U.S. National Air Guard member. In his spare time, he enjoyed photography, watching sports and movies, listening to music, and writing poetry. Surviving is his...

Lois “Memommy” Bauermeister, 96, of Possum Trot died on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital. Mrs. Bauermeister was a painter and poet. She was a member of the Metropolis Seventh Day Adventist Church. Surviving are three children, Gary Lynn Bauermeister of Oklahoma City, OK, Terry Joe Bauermeister of Calvert City, Ronna Lou Barker of Chattanooga, TN; seven grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and fourteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Norma Jo Franklin, 89, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab with her family by her side. She was born on March 20, 1929 to the late Elvin Douglas and Vera Vaughn Douglas at the Riverside Hospital in Paducah. Mrs. Franklin was a homemaker and member of Southland Baptist Temple. She was very active in the nursing home ministry and enjoyed making flowers for the shut ins. She also enjoyed growing flowers and doing crafts. Surviving are two...

Harold Eugene Mitchell Sr., 88, of Harrisburg, IL passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at the Carrier Nursing and Rehab Center. Mr. Mitchell was a former self-employed carpenter and U.S. Air Force Veteran. He is survived by two sons, Robert Mitchell and Harold Mitchell Jr. both of Harrisburg. He was preceded in death by his parents, Melvin M. Mitchell and Lydia Ann Owen Mitchell. He will be cremated per his wishes and no services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may...

Sandra Kaye “Mammy” Moore, 64, of Paducah, entered the arms of Jesus Tuesday, January 15th, 2019 at her home with family by her side. Sandra was a retired Food Service Manager for the Paducah City School system. Sandra was also a member of Park Ave. Baptist Church. Sandra loved the Lord and her family, especially her grandchildren who she loved spending time with. Sandra a very caring, selfless person who also enjoyed woodworking, sewing, and embroidery. Sandra is survived by...

Ann Shields Allbritten, 62, of Paducah, died Monday evening, January 14th, 2019 at her home. Ann was a retired Graphic Artist in the Paducah area. Ann also was a Kentucky Colonel and a Duchess of Paducah for her charitable work in the Paducah area. Ann is survived by her husband of 43 years, Don “Wildman” Allbritten of Paducah; two daughters, Tara Allbritten of Mayfield, and Ashley Richards of Lone Oak; two brothers, Chris Shields of Lone Oak, and David Shields of Montana; five...

Keegan Blake Toon, 17, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence with this family by his side. Keegan was a very active child. He loved watching TV, listening to music, watching sports and swimming. He attended Waldo Baptist Church and was loved by all who knew him. Surviving is his mother, Jessica Owens of Metropolis; his father, Randy Lott of Metropolis; four sisters, Trinity Lott of Metropolis, Destiny Lott of Harrisburg, Gracelynn Lott of Metropolis,...

Emilie Deen, 85, of Symsonia, died Friday morning, January 11, 2019 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Emilie was retired from Lourdes Hospital as an Administrative Assistant. Emilie is survived by two children, Ricky Deen of Paducah, and Gail Jameson of Symsonia; two sisters, Arlene Ribb of LaMesa, CA., and Margorie Bloom of Boise, ID.; four grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband , Guy Russell Deen; and her parents, Alvin and Myra Loveland...

Mr. Michael W. Swinford, 72, of Calvert City, KY., died Friday evening, January 11th, 2019 at the Ray and  Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Mr. Swinford was past president of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 337, and Board of Director member. He was a member of VFW, DAV, AL, and Patriot Guard; former leader of Point Man Ministries, and Vietnam Veterans Ministry.  He was a 12 year US Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Mr. Swinford was also of the Baptist faith. Mr....

Brenda Ann Krug, 58, of Paducah, died Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2019 at home. Brenda was a retired nurse Dr. Rilla Jones of Paducah. She was also a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church of Paducah. Brenda is survived by one daughter, Kristy Robinson of Paducah; two siblings, Dwain Blackman of Paducah, and Lori Gratz of Kuttawa; her parents, James and Annie Blackman; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Krug. Friends may...