Doug Crass, 77
Doug Crass, 77, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Doug was a retired riverboat captain and U.S. Navy Veteran. He was also a
Kenneth Thomas “Tom” Prather, 80
Kenneth Thomas “Tom” Prather, 80, of Smithland passed away on Wednesday, June 25. 2025, at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home. Tom retired from USDA as an inspector. He was a member of the VFW, Eagles Club, and
Sen. Carroll Says the Spirit of Independence Lives on in Kentucky
Each year, as the Fourth of July approaches, we’re reminded that Independence Day is about more than fireworks and backyard barbecues. It’s a time to reflect on the values that gave birth to our nation
John Ray Sherrill,61
John Ray Sherrill age 61 of Paducah, Ky passed away Saturday June 21, 2025, at Baptist Health of Paducah. John was born December 23, 2025, to Maurice Sherrill and Linda (Bolt) Sherrill John worked as a self-employed
Marshall Lynn Payne, 75
Marshall Lynn Payne, 75, of Bardwell, Kentucky, passed away at Countryside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on June 26, 2025. Marshall was a man who found great solace in the outdoors. In his earlier years, he loved to
Chad Aron Wood, 57
Chad Aron Wood, born February 20, 1968, passed away on June 26, 2025 following an accident at the age of 57. Educated at Southern Illinois University with a degree in Industrial Design, Chad’s creativity was paralleled only
Virginia Louise Travis, 96
Virginia Louise Travis of West Paducah, Kentucky, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at the age of 96. Louise was the oldest member of Spring Bayou Baptist Church in West Paducah. She served on several search
LYON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE MEDIA RELEASE
On Thursday, June 19, 2025, just after 10:30am, Chief Deputy Sam Adams responded to a single-vehicle collision in Kuttawa on Lake Barkley Drive. The investigation revealed a 2025 Honda motorbike, driven by Susan P. Sims (51)
Robert “Bobby” Shirley, 60
Everyone needs an Uncle Bob. Robert “Bobby” Shirley was that kind of man – dedicated, loving, and full of life. He passed away peacefully at his home at 8:15 a.m. on June 25, 2025, at the age
David Lynn Thompson, 76
David Lynn Thompson of Paducah, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on August 27, 1948, to the late Leonard Cecil Thompson and Norma Jean Scott