All Obituaries

Rudy Miatkowski, 87, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born in 1931, raised in Germany and returned to the U.S. in 1952 where he met and married his wife Waltraut (Trudy) Abramowski in 1953.  He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served in Iwa Jima and Okinawa Japan.  After returning he worked on building Barkley Dam.  Soon after, they owned and operated, Trudy’s Flower Shop in Calvert City until retirement.  But...

Joe B. Millay, 87, of Boaz, KY went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Joe was born on March 23, 1931 to William E. and Zada S. Millay.  Joe was a Corporal QMC in the US Army from 1953-1955 during the Korean War.  He was a welder for Marine Ways and later a boiler maker welder for VMV/ICG Railroad.  He was a long-time member of Full Gospel Tabernacle in Paducah, KY. Mr. Millay is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, 2months and 6 days, Phyllis J....

Daniel Casimir Sobczak, 69, of Ledbetter died on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Sobczak was retired from the healthcare industry at Lourdes Hospital and was of the Catholic faith. Surviving is his wife, Sherry Justice of Ledbetter; seven children, Julie Houston of Paducah, Lance Long of Paducah, Kristy Greenwood of Cape Coral, FL, Brandy Sullivan of Glen Carbon, IL, Danielle Swartz of Taylor Mill, KY, Jamie Von Bokel of Paducah, Jodie Franklin of Paducah; one sister,...

Sue Murphey, 84, of Wingo, passed away Tuesday evening, December 11th, 2018 at her home with her family by her side. Sue was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed a great passion for her grandchildren. She also was a UK fan, and a Cleveland Indians fan. She also enjoyed cooking and reading. Sue was a member of Wingo Church of Christ. Sue is survived by four children, Dale (Jolonda) Murphey of Mayfield, Lindy (Daniel) Sledge of Franklin, KY., Bobbi Sue (Johnny) Jones of Wingo, and Melissa...

Connie Kay McGinnis, 72, of Metropolis passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. McGinnis was a licensed barber and co-owner of Elvis and Company. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. She was an avid Chicago Cubs fan. Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Elvis McGinnis of Metropolis; two children, Lisa Dawn Hampton of Louisville and Leslie McGinnis of Metropolis; four grandchildren, Dakota (Kaley) McGinnis of...

Charles E. Edwards Jr., 78, of Joppa, IL., died Sunday, December 9th, 2018 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL. Charles was a retired construction worker. Charles is survived by one son, Charles E. Edwards III of Joppa; six siblings, Robert Edwards, Joe Edwards, Donna Orock, Carol Manley, Debbie Edwards, and Tootsie Edwards, all of Mansfield, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles E. Edwards Sr. and Evelyn Gilbert Edwards; two...

Betty L. Bloomingburg, 93, of Paducah died on Saturday December 8, 2018 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. She was a member of Margaret Hank Memorial Cumberland Presbyterian  Church. She is survived by one daughter, Debra Bloomingburg of Antioch, TN.; one son, Chuck Bloomingburg of Paducah, KY.; and three nieces and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Laxson and Bonnie Anderson; one brother; and...

David Stiles Jr., 81, of Paducah, died Saturday evening, December 8th, 2018 at his home. David was a retired manager with Jackson Purchase Energy. David was also a former member of The Jaycees, and was a member of Rosary Chapel. David is survived by his wife of 58 years, Linda Stiles; three daughters, Kim (Blake) Champion of Kevil, Amy English of Paducah, and Robyn (Tim) Massa of Paducah; one sister, Sandra Zautcke of Colorado Springs, Col.; seven grandchildren, Kayla Champion, Kelsey...

Tamera Marie Morrison, 60, of Paducah passed away on Friday, December 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Morrison was a retired dietary manager from the healthcare industry and attended Light House Assembly of God in Metropolis.    Surviving is her husband, Samuel Morrison of Paducah; and her three children, Jodie Brown, Christopher Spears, and Justin Morrison. She was preceded in death her parents, Grendal Connelly and Ruby Seaton Connelly. She will be cremated, and no...

Louise Reed, 89, of Metropolis, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 2nd, 2018 at home. Louise was a retired CNA in the health industry and an avid gardener. Louise was a founding member of the New Frontier Homemakers, and a member of Waldo Baptist Church. She loved quilting, following and watching Nascar, and spent many days and hours in family genealogy research. Louise had a profound love for her family. Louise is survived by two children, Mitzi (Jim) Borum of Metropolis, and...