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Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Callie Frances Bledsoe

Callie Frances Bledsoe

Jan 15, 2025

Callie Frances Bledsoe, 88, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side.

Callie worked as a homemaker and housekeeper. She went on to work at CTS Corporation in Paducah, Central Service of Kevil, and then later served as a caregiver for Alzheimer patients. Callie was an active member of Mt. Sinai...

Trudye Lyn Burnham Pember

Trudye Lyn Burnham Pember

Jan 15, 2025

Trudye Lyn Pember, 79, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Trudye was a homemaker and mother. She spent many years working at Anderson’s Clothing Store as a clerk. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Paducah and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Mayfield. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, reading, and...

Jackie Humphrey

Jackie Humphrey

Jan 13, 2025

Jackie Humphrey, 56, of Paducah passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025. 

Surviving is his spouse, Carol Humphrey of Paducah; four children, Jerry(Jessica) Humphrey, Josh(Carissa) Humphrey, Dean Humphrey and Christopher Humphrey all of Paducah; one sister Lisa (Mike) Steele of Ledbetter; six grandchildren, Jayden, Kaitlyn, Ava, Kaylee, Jacob and Audrey Humphrey; and one nephew, Michael Steele.

He was preceded in death by...

Carol Dismore

Carol Dismore

Jan 13, 2025

Carol Dismore, 78, of Paducah passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Carol retired from Players Casino as a blackjack dealer. She enjoyed Nascar and playing bingo.

Surviving are her two children, Timothy (Stephanie) Walker of Lexington and Michelle (Travis) Gibson of Kevil; one sister, Nancy Jennings of Paducah; two grandchildren...

Angela Marie Hornback

Angela Marie Hornback

Jan 11, 2025

Angela Marie Hornback, 62, of Mayfield Ky., passed away on Saturday, January 11th, 2025 at her home. Angela was a cook in nursing homes in the area and also worked at Jackson Purchase Hospital for 18 years. Angela was someone with a huge heart and loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, doing things like swimming and shopping....

Carolyn McBride Mitchell

Carolyn McBride Mitchell

Jan 9, 2025

Carolyn McBride Mitchell, 83, of Paducah died on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Carolyn was retired from hospital pharmacy and was a member of Southland Baptist Temple. 

Surviving are her two children, Scott Mitchell of Wisconsin and Stuart Mitchell of Paducah. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Wesley and Lillian McBride. 

Memorial services will be at 4:00pm on...

Janice Faye Hymer

Janice Faye Hymer

Jan 9, 2025

Janice Boaz Hymer, 81, of Paducah, passed away on Thursday January 9, 2025 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by two daughters, Debbie (Pat Chambers) Hymer of Paducah and Christy (Terry) Jeffords of Paducah; brother-in-law, David Funk, Sr. of Paducah; sister-in-law, Jackie Boaz of Paducah; and one nephew, David Funk, Jr. of Paducah.

She was preceded in death by her...

Boyd L. Walker

Boyd L. Walker

Jan 7, 2025

Boyd L. Walker, 82, of Calvert City passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his residence.

Boyd was a retired chemical operator. He was a member of Eastside Holiness Church and the Masonic Lodge #449. He loved UK sports, playing bingo, and was a very patriotic person.

Surviving are his four children, Timothy (Stephanie) Walker of Lexington; Michelle (Travis) Gibson of...

Carole Elizabeth Powell

Carole Elizabeth Powell

Jan 6, 2025

Carole Elizabeth Powell, of Hendersonville, TN, formerly of Paducah, KY, and Rantoul, IL, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025, at American House in Hendersonville, TN.

Carole was a retired secretary for Rantoul City Schools, who loved holidays and spending time with her family.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Powell, and her parents, Andy and Betty Hearn

Surviving are...

Linn Smith

Linn Smith

Jan 5, 2025

Linn Smith, 90, of Brookport passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Linn was a retired schoolteacher and coach. He was a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ. 

Surviving are his children four children, Martie Lea Smith Stewart of Brookport, Kenton Linn (Jennifer) Smith of Tiline, Margo Lane (Rick) Wiggs of Paducah, and Kemble Linn (Lisa) Smith...

Deborah Jean Hicks

Deborah Jean Hicks

Jan 4, 2025

Deborah Jean Hicks, 69, of Calvert City passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Deborah was a homemaker. She enjoyed spending time with her family at home.

Surviving is her husband of 50 years, Glenn Hicks of Calvert City; two daughters, Roxanne (Rodney) Hicks and Deborah Ann Hicks; two sisters, Donna Sheronick and Denise Sheronick; two brothers,...

Glenn Howard Sanderson

Glenn Howard Sanderson

Jan 3, 2025

Glenn Howard “Poppy” Sanderson, 86, of Farmington, Ky., passed away on Friday evening, January 3rd, 2025 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Glenn was an accomplished business owner as well as a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather and great grandfather all of his life. He was an avid lover of outdoor wildlife, loved to ride horses, and enjoyed a good auction....

Barry E. Richardson

Barry E. Richardson

Jan 3, 2025

Barry E. Richardson, 63, of Melber passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. 

Barry was a retired welder and member of Sutton Lane Church of Christ. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching UK, and spending time with his grandbabies.

Surviving are his three daughters, Jessica (Brock) Martin of Melber, Ashley (Blake) Kendall...

Keith Adams

Keith Adams

Jan 2, 2025

Keith Adams, 61, of Paducah passed away on Thursday January 2, 2025 at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Adams of Paducah; one daughter, Danielle Day of Paducah: one brother, Ronnie (Debbie) Adams of Paducah; two granddaughters, Brooklyn Burns and Zoey Burns.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wade and Peggy King Adams: two brothers, Randall Gene...

Jerry Lynn "Peanut" Higgins

Jerry Lynn "Peanut" Higgins

Jan 1, 2025

Jerry Lynn “Peanut” Higgins, 83, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Jerry was a retired electrician and a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed watching sports and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving is one son, Flint (Angie) Higgins of Metropolis; one brother, Charles Rankin of Mt. Vernon, IL; two sisters, Patty Rankin and Renee Rankin...

Everette "Eddie" Vibbert

Everette "Eddie" Vibbert

Dec 27, 2024

Everette “Eddie” Vibbert, 57, of Hopkinsville passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Eddie worked as a mechanic and was a fixer of everything. He spent much of his time volunteering for the Wayside Christian Mission. He was the father of three children and a friend to many.

He will be cremated and no services will be held.

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John Christian Bayer

John Christian Bayer

Dec 27, 2024

John Christian Bayer, 54, of Milton, Kentucky, passed away over the Christmas holidays. John was born on April 17, 1970 in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was adopted by the late Mary and Jack Bayer.

 John was a lifelong member of the nomad society. He was a graduate of Trimble County High School, Bedford, Kentucky. He was a welder by trade, and loved...

Howell DeWayne Spees

Howell DeWayne Spees

Dec 26, 2024

Howard DeWayne Spees, 82, of Breckenridge, TX formerly of Paducah, KY passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024, at his residence.

Mr. Spees was a Radio Disc jockey and a tow-boat captain. He also was Bozo the Clown and a Rodeo Clown. In his spare time, he enjoyed calf-roping.

Dewayne is survived by his lifetime friend, Rick Ramirez of Texas; three children, Christopher...

Johnnie Elmer Griffith Jr.

Johnnie Elmer Griffith Jr.

Dec 24, 2024

Johnnie Elmer Griffith, Jr., 100, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. Johnnie was born on March 5, 1924, in Paducah, KY. He was a devoted family man and Johnnie cherished his wife, children, and extended family, fostering deep and caring relationships that...

William "Billy" B. Thistlewood Jr.

William "Billy" B. Thistlewood Jr.

Dec 22, 2024

William "Billy" B. Thistlewood Jr., 69, of Paducah passed away on Sunday December 22, 2024, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Thistlewood was retired architectural draftsman for 25 years.

He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Thistlewood of Paducah; one brother, Larry (Dorothy) Thistlewood of Paducah; three stepsisters, Cathy (Gary) Smith of Corbin, KY, Beverly (Joe) Jessen of Imboden, Arkansas, Carla...

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