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Mary Horner Cossiboom, known by many as “Chee-Chee” age 81, of Lone Oak passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN. Mary was a long time member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church. Mary had a passion for writing poetry for family and friends whether it was for sad times or for the happy times. At times it may be just a “thinking of you” card and inside was a poem or a bookmark. She was very active in supporting her son’s...

Mr. Bobby Griffith age 82 of Mayfield passed away at 8:30 AM Sunday December 29, 2019 at his residence. He was a member of the Grace Missionary Baptist Church and a retired Graves County Jailer. He is survived by 1 daughter- Penny (Josh) Bowlin of Mayfield, 2 sons- Bobby (Kathy) Griffith of Mayfield and Bruce (Betty) Griffith of Wingo, 1 sister- Judy Simpson of Paducah, 1 brother- Billy Griffith of Hickory, Friend- Sheila Alcover of Mayfield, Grandchildren- Jeremy (Jennie) Kemp, Kacey...

Martha Louise Slayden Rushing, age 92 of Clinton passed away Thursday, November 28, 2019 at the Green Acres Healthcare in Mayfield. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church, Worked as inspector for Merit Clothing and Brown Shoe, activities director at Arbor Place and a Homemaker. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Wayne Rushing of Clinton, KY; daughter, Ellen Hancock of Newbern, TN; Brother, Warren Slayden of Lone Oak, KY; 2 Grandchildren, Justin Lee Hancock of Dyersburg and Hallie...

James Colioun “J.C.” Wright, 72, of Paducah passed away from this life on Monday, November 25, 2019 after a long illness. J.C. was a born again Christian and had a passionate love for Jesus. He was a retired manager for Page Enterprise Inc. Having served them for 23 years at the Noble Park Queen at 28th and Park Avenue in Paducah and managed BB Whisker’s for a number of years. He also worked as general manager and maintenance supervisor at E-Z Clean Car Wash on Jackson...

Nola Mae Bishop, 98, of Paducah died on Friday, December 20, 2019 at Superior Care Home in Paducah. Mrs. Bishop formerly worked as a supervisor in the housekeeping department at Lourdes Hospital. She was a member of Washington Street Church of Christ. Surviving is her stepdaughter, Sarah Crenshaw and her husband, Bennie both of Paducah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ray Bishop; and her parents, Newton and Maude Doyle. Private family graveside services will be held.

Diane Salsbury, 59, of Boaz, Kentucky formerly of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away at 4:49 am on Thursday, December 19, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. Diane attended Highland Baptist Church and she loved her church and church family. She graduated from Massac County High School in 1978, and then pursued a career in nursing which lasted for 32 years most recently working at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation. She loved fishing, gardening, flowers, and camping. She will be...

Mrs. Murl Sisson, age 96, of Wingo, KY died at 9:50 AM Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at the Mayfield Health & Rehab Center in Mayfield, KY. Murl was a homemaker and a member of Poyners Chapel Methodist Church. Survivors include her nephews – Jeff (Pam) Gossum of Mayfield, KY, David (Becky) Sisson of Wingo, KY, Joe Gossum of Marietta, GA, and Billy (Martha) Gray of Mayfield, KY; several great nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband – Glendale Sisson;...

Mr. Herman Seavers, Jr. age 89, of Mayfield, passed away at 11:45 A.M. Wednesday, December 11, 2009 at his residence. He was a member of South First Street Baptist Church, retired from the maintenance department at General Tire and Rubber Co. and a U.S. Army Veteran. He is survived by one son; Tony (Debra) Seavers, Mayfield, one sister; Barbara Campbell, Memphis, two grandchildren; Amy (Corey) Elliott, Cunningham, Jacob (Teresa) Seavers, Mayfield, three half sisters, thirteen great...

Mr. James R. “Jack” Brooks, age 88 of the Hickory Community passed away at 9:44 AM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield, Ky. He was a member of the Pottsville Church of Christ, and he was formerly an Elder at Melber Church of Christ, he was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War; he was retired from Modine Manufacturing and The Kentucky State Highway Department, he also had worked for Graves County Auto Salvage. After retirement, Jack...

Charles “Billy” Brannon, 81, of Paducah, KY formerly of Melber, KY, passed away at 6:25 pm on Thursday December 5, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah. Billy was a retired over the road truck driver and a member of Southland Baptist Temple. He loved to play his steel guitar, dancing, talking with his family and friends and most importantly his grandchildren. He is survived by his daughter, Sherry Brannon Farrell and husband, Gary of Mt. Pleasant, WI; two sons, Joe Brannon...