Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Mar 29, 2019

Virginia Mae (Tharp) Romain, 84 of Paducah, died March 29, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center.

Mrs. Romain was a retired licensed practical nurse and a member of the Apostolic Church of Mayfield.

Virginia Romain is survived by her husband, Rev. Ray Romain; five children, David Romain, Deborah Griffiths, Mindy Treat, Liz...

Mar 27, 2019

Dean Doublestein, 80, of Paducah died Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Doublestein was a retired veteran and also a member of Southland Baptist Temple.

Surviving Mr. Doublestein is one son, Jearl Cauthorne of Burlington, NC; three grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Preceding Mr. Doublestein is his wife,...

Mar 26, 2019

Vera Gray 84, of Symsonia Ky died on Tuesday March 26 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, Ky.

She was a hairdresser by profession and a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Santa Rosa Beach, Fl.

Vera was an avid reader and organic farmer and enjoyed sharing the things...

Mar 26, 2019

Rita (Webb) Cope-Shelton, 69, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

She was born on December 27, 1949 in Paducah, KY and was the only child of Ottie and Opal Webb of Kevil. Rita loved to play piano and was the pianist for many...

Mar 25, 2019

Rickie Dee Jones, 70, of Paducah, died Monday morning, March 25th, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Rickie was a heavy equipment operator, a member of Altona Baptist Church, and the American Legion.

Rickie is survived by his wife, Judy; one son, Rickie Dale Jones; five siblings, Sylvia Hill, Dixie Pratt, Sue Smiddy,...

Mar 24, 2019

Charles Ronald Hogue Jr., 75, of Metropolis died on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Hogue was a retired truck driver and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is his wife, Virginia Hogue of Metropolis; one son, Richie Hogue of Metropolis; two daughters, Sherry Bryant of Oklahoma and Kimberly Westlake of Florida; and two...

Mar 22, 2019

Larry Lee McDonald, 66, of Paducah died on Friday, March 22, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. McDonald was a former Iron Worker and member of Gospel Mission Church.

Surviving is his wife, Teresa McDonald; one daughter, Amber (Matt Ford) McDonald of Paducah; one sister, Gayle (Andy) Kaler of Paducah; one brother, Gene McDonald of Smithland;...

Mar 21, 2019

Clarissa Reaves, 36 of Paducah passed away Thursday March 21, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

She is survived by her mother Sherry Babb. One daughter Kaylee Reaves; One sister   April Darnell; and one brother, Roger Crass II

She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Dale Babb;  And grandparents,...

Mar 20, 2019

Linda Fiers Driskill, 70, Grand Rivers died on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Driskill was a homemaker.

Surviving are daughter-in-law, Tracy Heater of Grand Rivers; two sisters, Betty Johnson of Calvert City and Vicky Asher of Jackson, TN; two grandchildren, Logan Heater and Amanda...

Mar 19, 2019

Lisa Ann Solomon, 51, of Fulton passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at a family members residence.

Lisa was a homemaker and former CNA. She loved spending time with her granddaughters in her free time.

Surviving are her children, Cletus Solomon of Paducah and Aaron (Tiffany) Solomon of Fulton; her siblings, Mary Martha Solomon...

Mar 19, 2019

Curtis Lee Crouch of Paducah died Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Jackson Purchase Medical Center. He was a retired fabricator.

Surviving Curtis is his wife, Christina Crouch; four children, Randy Crouch, Donna Midkiff, Glen Crouch, and Darrell Crouch; seven grandchildren, six great-grandsons, and several nieces and nephews.

Crouch is preceded in death by his...

Mar 18, 2019

Elva Mae Howle, 89, of West Paducah, passed from this life and received her heavenly reward on Monday morning, March 18th, 2019 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Mae was a caregiver in her life and enjoyed being one. She formerly worked at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah, as well as Clausner’s Hosiery factory of Paducah. She also loved...

Mar 17, 2019

Tracy Jo Franklin of Paducah died Sunday March 17, 2019 at her home. She was a business owner in the housing industry.

Tracy is survived by her husband, Don Franklin; one child, Jerry Franklin; one brother, Doug Cooper; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Tracy is preceded in death by her parents Brown and Maddie Cooper;...

Mar 17, 2019

Clyde Peck, 93 of Paducah died Sunday March 17, 2019 at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Clyde was a member of West End Baptist Church.

He is survived by two sons, Terry and Jerry Peck, both of Paducah; one sister, Patricia Weisenburger  of Paducah; two grandchildren; three great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Mar 17, 2019

Jane Stice, 85, of Paducah, died Sunday morning, March 17th, 2019 at her home. Jane was a retired factory worker with Clausner’s of Paducah. She was also a member of Park Ave. Baptist Church of Paducah.

Jane is survived by her sister, Martha Darnell of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in...

Mar 15, 2019

It is with great sadness that the family of Pete Osborne announces his sudden passing on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the age of 66 years.  Pete will be lovingly remembered by his wife Lynn of 30 years,  and his three children, Peter (Lesley) Osborne, Tim Osborne and James (Erin) Osborne; two step-daughters,  Tammie Kelly and Pam (Rich) Reasner. ...

Mar 13, 2019

Elizabeth Anne “Liz” Scheel, 72, of Water Valley, passed away on Wednesday afternoon, March 13th, 2019 at Baptist Health of  Paducah.

Elizabeth loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a loving mother and grandmother to all.  She attended Water Valley Missionary Baptist Church.

Elizabeth is survived by four children, Deanna (Dewey) Rawlinson...

Mar 13, 2019

June Lampley, 91, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Mrs. Lampley was a homemaker and member of East Baptist Church.

Surviving is her daughter, Paula (Dean) Peck of Shelbyville, KY; her daughter-in-law, Paula Lampley of Metropolis; two grandchildren, Jacob Lampley of Metropolis and Sarah (Klinton) Blair...

Mar 13, 2019

Martha Roetteis, 91, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab.

Mrs. Roetteis was a retired social worker from the State of Kentucky and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Paducah.

Surviving is her son, Joe Roetteis and wife, Ava of Paducah.

She was preceded...

Mar 12, 2019

Charlotte J. Dick, 74, of Paducah died on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Dick was a retired nurse and a member of Bethel Baptist.

Surviving are her five children, Billie J. Martin of Paducah, Billy R. Dick Jr. of Paducah, James Dick of Paducah, Harold Dick of Ledbetter, William Dick of Paducah;...