Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 12, 2019

Keegan Blake Toon, 17, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at his residence with this family by his side.

Keegan was a very active child. He loved watching TV, listening to music, watching sports and swimming. He attended Waldo Baptist Church and was loved by all who knew him.

Surviving is his...

Jan 11, 2019

Mr. Michael W. Swinford, 72, of Calvert City, KY., died Friday evening, January 11th, 2019 at the Ray and  Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Mr. Swinford was past president of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 337, and Board of Director member. He was a member of VFW, DAV, AL, and Patriot Guard; former leader of...

Jan 11, 2019

Emilie Deen, 85, of Symsonia, died Friday morning, January 11, 2019 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Emilie was retired from Lourdes Hospital as an Administrative Assistant.

Emilie is survived by two children, Ricky Deen of Paducah, and Gail Jameson of Symsonia; two sisters, Arlene Ribb of LaMesa, CA., and Margorie Bloom of Boise, ID.; four...

Jan 10, 2019

Brenda Ann Krug, 58, of Paducah, died Thursday afternoon, January 10, 2019 at home.

Brenda was a retired nurse Dr. Rilla Jones of Paducah. She was also a member of Lone Oak Baptist Church of Paducah.

Brenda is survived by one daughter, Kristy Robinson of Paducah; two siblings, Dwain Blackman of Paducah, and Lori Gratz...

Jan 7, 2019

Linda Nadien Worthen, 72, of Metropolis passed away on Monday, January 7, 2019, surrounded by her family at her daughter and family’s house in Clarksville, Tennessee.

She was born on May 23, 1946, at Blessing Hospital in Quincy, Illinois, and proved to be a blessing to all who knew her. She graduated from Metropolis Community High School...

Jan 6, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Nell Golightly, 89, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019 at her home.

Dorothy was born December 7, 1929 in Golden Pond, Kentucky.  She was a self-employed beautician for many years.

She is survived by three sons, Michael (Julie) Golightly; Wayne (Sherry) Golightly; Jeff (Susan) Golightly and one daughter...

Jan 5, 2019

William ”Mr. Bill” Davis, 91, of Symsonia, died Saturday evening, January 5th, 2019 at his home.

Mr. Bill worked for the Easter Seal Program in Paducah. He was a Kentucky Colonel and participated in the Lions Club telethon, the Special Olympics, and the Easter Seals Choir. Mr. Bill was of the Baptist Faith.

Mr. Bill...

Jan 5, 2019

Irene Coburn, 94, of Boaz died on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Heritage Manor Nursing Home in Mayfield.

Mrs. Coburn was a housekeeper and member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church.

Surviving is one daughter, Kathy King of Boaz; one son, John Coburn of Boaz; 7 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in...

Jan 1, 2019

Vickie Jo Kineman passed away on January 1, 2019 at the age of 63 years at her home in Metropolis, IL.

Born in Lubbock, TX to a military family, she grew up in various locations but especially Las Vegas, NV.  She spent the latter part of her life in Metropolis, IL, close to her family.  She loved...

Jan 1, 2019

Gene E. Pummer, 83, of Wingo, died Tuesday morning, January 1st, 2019 at his home.

Gene was a retired warehouse manager with General Tire of Mayfield. Gene also was a member and Deacon with Enon Baptist Church of Wingo.

Gene is survived by his wife of 65 years, Nell; four children, Robert Pummer of Water...

Jan 1, 2019

Daniel Ray Harris Sr., 62. of Fulton passed away on Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Harris was a mechanic.

He will be cremated per his wishes.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 31, 2018

Joe C Adams died on Monday, December 31st at his home in Paducah, Ky.

He was a heavy equipment operator by profession and a lifetime member of local #181 Operating Engineers, North American fishing Club, North American Hunting and NRA member as well as a member of the West Ky Vintage Racing Association and the Boy Scouts....

Dec 31, 2018

Mary Katherine Ward, 75, of South Fulton passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Ward was a homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, Willie Joe Ward of South Fulton; two sisters; one niece; and one nephew.

She was preceded in death by...

Dec 30, 2018

Thomas Robert “Tom” Wade, 75, of Dexter passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital in Murray.

Mr. Wade formerly worked for Sears and Smith’s Auto. He was of the Baptist faith.  He enjoyed watching football and Nascar, and gardening in his spare time.

Surviving is his wife of 38...

Dec 29, 2018

Nancy Jane Scowden

26 May 1954 – 29 December 2018

Nancy J. Scowden lost her long struggle with cancer and passed into Heaven on December 29, 2018.

She was from East Palestine, OH and was born on May 26, 1954. She attended nursing school at Sewickly near Pittsburgh, PA and worked in the...

Dec 28, 2018

Robert Allen Tull, 60, of Clinton died December 28, 2018 in Graves County.

He is survived by one daughter, Tari Fellers, of Paxton, IL; three sons, Jack Williams of  Wingo, KY., Robert Tull Jr. of Illinois and Jeremiah Williams of Melburn, KY; three sisters, Linda Zeigler of Gibson City, IL. Sandra Shelton of Fulton, KY., Carol Lefkowitz...

Dec 28, 2018

Paul Roland Graham Sr., 83, of Brookport died on Friday, December 28, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Graham was the owner of Paul’s Auto Repair and a member of Congregational of Holiness Pentecostal Church.

Surviving is his wife, Catherine Graham of Brookport; his children, Christine Priebe of Brookport, Nicole Crawford of Birmingham, Denise Rupp of...

Dec 28, 2018

Colonel David Heflin, 59, of Mayfield died on Friday, December 28, 2018 at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.

Mr. Heflin was an advocate for ADA. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his two children, Kimberly Hester of Paducah and David Heflin Jr. of Benton; four grandchildren; and seven...

Dec 27, 2018

Jared W. Hayes, 42 of Mayfield died Thursday, December 27, 2018 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center.

Jared was a service technician at Air Relief in Mayfield.

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Dec 25, 2018

Carol Jean Boring, 73, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Mercy Health Paducah.

Mrs. Boring was a homemaker. She was an avid collector of unique items.

Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Donald R. Boring of Paducah; two daughters, Rebecca L. Coffey and husband George and Jennifer L. Seigfried and...