Tributes

John Marvin “Sonny” Boss, age 62 of Lone Oak, passed away at 12:05 p.m. Tuesday March 5, 2019 at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. Sonny was born in Paducah on Jan. 8, 1957, was a member of Lone Oak United Methodist Church, a 1975 graduate of Lone Oak High School and held a certificate in Highway technology from the Paducah Area Vocational School. He held several jobs over the years but his career was that of a drummer. According to those who know...

Cecil Spiceland, age 90, of Reidland, KY passed at 8:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at the Calvert City Convalescent Center. Cecil was a native of Calloway County and was a member of the Benton Church of Christ. After attending college and obtaining a Master’s Degree, he taught at Brewers High School and was basketball coach at Sharpe High School. Cecil worked at Barnes Lumber Company for many years where he was in sales and the accountant, then later worked at Kitchen’s Inc. He...

JoAnn Elkins, age 79 of Paducah, KY, passed away at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. JoAnn was a member of the Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the Adult 1 Sunday School Class. She was a native of Halls, TN and a retired clerk from Watkin’s Dept. Store. She loved to sew, decoupage and was a former member of the “Kitchen Band” that performed for different groups. JoAnn loved to volunteer for service...

Mark Hearell, age 56 of Paducah, died Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Roy Hearell and the late Maxine Guetersloh Hearell.  He was a cook at Morningside Assisted Living Center; and was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Paducah.   Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2019 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor David Appold officiating.  A private family burial will...

Mrs. Shelly Hendrickson, age 49, of Mayfield, KY died at 12:10 PM Thursday, February 28, 2019 at her residence.  She was a Pharmacy Tech at Stone's Drugstore. Mrs. Hendrickson is survived by her mother- Charlotte Tucker Johnson Rodgers of Mayfield, Ky; and her fiance'- Ray Wilson. She was preceded in death by her father- Tony Johnson. Funeral Services will be a private family service with entombment to follow in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleums.  

Dennis L. Ahart, 70, of Paducah, died on Wednesday morning, February 27th, 2019 at Mercy Health/Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. Dennis was a truck driver by profession, and a member of Gospel Mission Church of Paducah. Dennis is survived by his wife, Patti; one son, Michael (Brittany) Ahart of Plainfield, IL. ; three grandchildren, Cole, Kylie, Cameron; and Jax on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis Maylon and Lucille Birdsong Ahart. Friends may visit the family on...

Robert L. Harper, 63, of Ledbetter, Kentucky passed away at 2:08 a.m. Tuesday, February 26, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health Lourdes. He was a retired Electrician from the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local #816. Robert was a member of the Night Moves Dance Club and enjoyed boating. He is survived by his wife of 26 ½ years, Mary F. Griffin Harper; three daughters, Melonie Shelton and husband Michael of Calvert City,...

Terry William Uvanni, 73, of Calvert City died in his home on February 26, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He battled this disease with a fighting spirit and great attitude over the last 3 years.  He was born in Harlingen, TX, to the late Nell and Bill Uvanni, of Paducah. He was preceded in death by two sets of grandparents: Cora and Jack Potter, of Paducah and Maisie and Joseph Uvanni, of Rome, NY. Terry is survived by his son, Joseph Andrew Uvanni of Nashville, TN;...

Naomi Bearden Hawes, age 85 of Paducah, passed away at 10:25 a.m. Monday, February 25, 2019 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab Center. Naomi was a member of Melber Baptist Church where she served as pianist for many years and was a member of Women’s Missionary Union and a homemaker. She was a 1951 graduate of Lone Oak High School. Naomi worked at Kresge & K-Mart Cafeteria. Survivors include four daughters, Belinda (Tommy) Vaughn of Mayfield, KY, Teresa (David) Utley of Paducah,...

Mrs. Ona Wreck, age 95, of Symsonia, KY passed away on Sunday, February 24, 2019, at Parkview Nursing Center in Paducah, KY. She was a member of the Oak Level Church of Christ. Born Monday, April 30, 1923 in Paducah, KY, she was the daughter of the late T.J. Moyers and the late Dora Ann (Powers) Moyers.  She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Fred Wreck, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. A Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 28, 2019 at Collier Funeral...