Comer Announces Military Academy Nominations for Kentucky’s 1st District

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced the local students from Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District he nominated for appointments to United States service academies. “On behalf of Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District, I want to congratulate these 7 outstanding students who

Betty Kathlyn Whetsell,85

Betty Kathlyn Whetsell was born in Dearborn, Michigan on March 12, 1937, to Metta Ross and John Ottley Jones. Jobs were scarce in West Kentucky during the Great Depression. Her father and his three brothers moved to

Mr. Gerald Lynn McClain, 79

Mr. Gerald Lynn McClain, age 79, of Mayfield passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2023 peacefully, surrounded by his family. Born June 20, 1943 on Father’s Day to Mabel Roberts McClain and Homer D. McClain. Gerald was

Dessie Brown Rogers, 99

Dessie Brown Rogers, age 99, of Boaz passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. at her home surrounded by her family. Dessie was born on February 25, 1923 to the late Bonnie C. and

Mary Pearl Rainey, 95

Mary Pearl Rainey, age 95, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at her residence. Mary was born on November 18, 1927 in Mississippi to Albert and Flora Saxton McDill. She enjoyed gardening and was a member

Michael John Lawrence, 61

Michael John Lawrence, 61, of Paducah passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence. Michael was the former owner and operator of M.J. Lawrence Home Improvement and Roofing.  Michael loved his two favorite grand girls.

Harold Lee Wynne, 74

Harold Lee Wynne, 74, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Harold is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marsha Hinners Wynne, one daughter

Denise Gail Burress, 59

Denise Gail Burress, 59, of Paducah died Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Mercy Health Hospital in Paducah. She was of the Baptist faith and a member of Southland Baptist Temple. Denise was born the daughter of the