Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Sep 26, 2018

Patricia Lou Williams, 76, of Fulton, Died Wednesday afternoon, September 26th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Pat was a lifelong homemaker, and a member of New Life Family Worship Center of Fulton, KY.

Pat is survived by her husband of 46 years, Paul; three children, Judy Rodger of Demotte, IND., Paul D. Williams of...

Sep 26, 2018

Helen Watwood Gowins, 102, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at her daughter’s residence.

Those left to mourn her passing are her son, David Gowins; daughter, Julie Stewart; five grandchildren, Diane Leonard, Clay (Pam) Stewart, Jon (Lisa Dawn) Stewart, Carolyn Gowins, and Laurie Mench; seven great-grandchildren, Darby (Chrissy) Stewart, Lisa Marie (Matt) Cooper, Caela...

Sep 21, 2018

Laura Diane Dunn, 68, of Paducah died on Friday, September 21, 2018 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Surviving is her husband, Lee Dunn of Paducah; four children, Curtis Bowen of Paducah, Janice Ellifson of Paducah, Brian Bowen of Mayfield, and Samantha Bowen of Smithland; one sister, Dean Tapley of Kite, GA; and one brother, E.W....

Sep 21, 2018

Joann Sanderson, 74, of Paducah, died Friday evening, September 21st, 2018 at her home. Joann was a retired Presser for local dry cleaners.

Joann is survived by one son, Bryan Sanderson of Paducah; two sisters, Norma Clark of Paducah, and Shirley Johnson of Paducah; two brothers, Leo Kloss of Bardwell, and Gene Kloss of Oroville, CA.; one...

Sep 21, 2018

Phyllis Kay Johnson, 84, of Paducah closed the book of the adventure of her life on this earth on Friday Evening, September 21, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Phyllis was retired after 30 years of services from the U.S. Postal Service as a rural route carrier. In her spare time,...

Sep 20, 2018

Shirley Goodman, 82, of Harrisburg, IL., died Thursday afternoon, September 20th, 2018 at the Eldorado Rehab and Healthcare Center. Shirley was a retired  real estate agent.

Shirley is survived by one son, Philip Wintizer of Ledbetter; one brother, Mick (Sharon) Cummins of Eldorado, IL.; four grandchildren, Stephanie Cummins Witt, Cameron Cummins, Chad Wintizer, and Misty Wintizer Featherson;...

Sep 19, 2018

Raygan Lyn Thompson, 39, passed away Wednesday September 19, 2018 at her home.

She was born at Western Baptist Hospital on May 2, 1979.  She was raised in the Farley community and graduated from Reidland High School.  She earned an associate’s degree from WKCTC.

Raygan had a quick wit, a bright mind, and a kind...

Sep 17, 2018

Robert Gerald Eddings, 66, of Boaz, passed away Monday September 17, 2018 at his home.

Robert worked for IC/CN Railroad for 35 years as a signalman.  He was a member and past master of Wickliffe Masonic Lodge # 625.  He was also a member of Rizpah Shriners

Robert is survived by his wife, Diana and...

Sep 16, 2018

Ron Courson, 74, of Golconda, died Sunday afternoon, September 16th, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Ron was a retired Color Tech for GE Plastics.

Ron is survived by his wife of 15 years, Carolyn; four children, Steve (Pam) Courson of Evansville, IND., Rhonda (Matt) Kivlin of Westwood, MASS.,...

Sep 15, 2018

Donald K. Carver, 74 of Metropolis, passed away September 15, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Don was born in Glasgow, Kentucky to Ralph and Mildred (Pedigo) Carver on September 8, 1944.

He was married to Shelia (Williams) Carver and lived in Metropolis, IL.

Don is survived...

Sep 14, 2018

Patricia “Pat” Elliott, 87, of Benton, died Friday morning, September 14th, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Pat was a retired RN and a member of St. Peters of the Lakes Episcopal Church in Gilbertsville, KY.

Pat is survived by two children, Lynn Hurst of Benton, and David Hurst...

Sep 14, 2018

Emil E. Rust, 83, of Paducah, died Friday morning, September 14th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Emil was born at home in Penny Corner KY. on December 30, 1934.

Emil was a retired steelworker with Southern Illinois steelworkers union #1899. He was a US Army veteran of the Korean conflict, and was a member of Temple...

Sep 13, 2018

Richard Cooper, 65, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, September 13th, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah.

Richard was a retired truck driver with US Foods.

Richard is survived by one daughter, Leann Cooper of Paducah; siblings, Karen Humphrey of Benton, Ben Cooper, Edyie Cooper of Cape Girardeau, and several other siblings; two grandsons;...

Sep 11, 2018

Clarence “Possum” Lee Seagraves, 86, of Metropolis passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

He was born on July 22, 1932 in Eldorado, IL to Easton and Martha Ethel Seagraves.

He was a retired truck driver from St. Charles Ready Mix. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who proudly served...

Sep 11, 2018

Donald Quick, 68, of Calvert City, died Tuesday morning, September 11th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Donald was a retired Chemical Safety Officer for Air Products of Calvert City. Donald was a former Jaycee with the Fulton Ky. chapter, and a former EMT and Firefighter with the Fulton, Ky. and Calvert City fire departments.

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Sep 9, 2018

Dallas Ray Woodford Sr., 59, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital.

Mr. Woodford worked for Speedy’s Towing and Recovery and was of the Christian Faith.

Surviving is his loving life partner of 33 years, Sharon Kay Woodford of Paducah; four children, Dallas Ray Woodford Jr. of Paducah, Melynda (Scott)...

Sep 9, 2018

Jewel “Snooky” Williams, 70, of Water Valley passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Williams formerly worked for Letica and was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his daughter, Sarah Williams of Smithland; one sister, Dianna Ward of Mayfield; five nieces, Tammy Parks,...

Sep 8, 2018

Frances L. Holder, age 74 of Metropolis, IL passed away Friday, September 7, 2018, at Massac Memorial Hospital Metropolis, Illinois. She was born in Massac Co., IL to William Omer and Daisy Aline (Davis) Powell, they preceded her in death. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist in Metropolis, IL.

Frances is survived by her...

Sep 8, 2018

Sharon Jean Harrall, 73, of Paducah died on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Harrall formerly worked for CTS, Essex Wire, and Walmart. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is one son, Jason Harrall of Paducah; and one grandson.

She was preceded...

Sep 7, 2018

Ralph Douglas Klatt, 70, of Paducah died on Friday, September 7, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Klatt was a retired truck driver from Air Gas, a U.S. Navy Veteran, and of the Catholic Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Carol Klatt of Paducah; one daughter, Mary-Kathleen Brown of Paducah; and one brother, David Klatt.