Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jul 30, 2018

Deborah Sue Lewis, 65, of Marion, died Monday evening, July 30th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Deborah was a lifelong homemaker, and was a member of Tyner’s Chapel in Salem, Ky.

Deborah is survived by her Husband, Mark of Marion; one daughter, Krystal Gatton of Illinois; one brother, Mike Reynolds of Emporia, KS; one sister, Julie...

Jul 30, 2018

Lavonda Kay Chilcoat, 75, of Reidland died on Monday, July 30, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Chilcoat was a retired business manager and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is her husband, Levon Chilcoat of Reidland; three children, Karen King of Paducah, Kimberly Davis of Ledbetter, Nicole Lindsey...

Jul 28, 2018

Ricky Keeling, 59 of Mayfield, Kentucky, died Saturday July 28, 2018 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

He is survived by two daughters, Brittany Riley and Jennifer West; four sisters, Tami Sullivan, Sandra Harris, Pam Keeling and Vicky West; three brothers, Ronnie Keeling, Todd Keeling and Jeff Keeling; and five grandchildren.

Jul 28, 2018

William “Bull” Cavanah Sr., 79, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital.

Mr. Cavanah was a former construction worker and a member of the Operation Engineers Local #181.  He was a Mason with Plain City lodge #449 in Paducah.

Mr. Cavanah was an Air Force veteran of the Korean War....

Jul 27, 2018

Bernard F. “Bernie” Behrendt, 88, of Symsonia passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018 at his daughter’s residence.

Mr. Behrendt was born on April 26, 1930 in Chicago, IL. He moved to Western KY on a football scholarship to Murray State University. There he met Margie Blondell Roberts and they were married on February 17, 1952. He...

Jul 25, 2018

Cindy Lynn Billington, 61, of Kevil died on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her daughter’s home in Hardin, KY.

Cindy was a homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, Gene Billington of Kevil; and one daughter, Brandi Morris of Hardin, KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Peggy Crider.

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Jul 23, 2018

James “Jim” M. Adams, 65, of Paducah, died Monday morning, July 23rd, 2018 at his home. Jim was a longtime employee for USEC, and was of the Christian faith. Jim was a US Navy veteran of the Vietnam conflict, serving on the USS Sterett.

Jim is survived by one brother, Clifford (Sharon) Adams Jr. of Lexington, KY.;...

Jul 19, 2018

Deanna Garner, 54 of Princeton, passed away Thursday July 19, 2018 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Jul 16, 2018

J.T. Merchant, 93, of Paducah passed away on Monday, July 17, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Merchant was a retired machinist.

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.

Jul 13, 2018

Emmett Lamont Moore, 91, of Paducah passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Moore was a retired realtor. He was an avid golfer and bowler.

He is survived is his wife, Alma Ruth Moore; two children, Linda Moore and Scott Moore; one sister, Louise Moore Blackwood; several grandchildren, nieces; and nephews....

Jul 13, 2018

Glen Goins, 77, of Boaz passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.

He was a native of Graves County.

He is survived by his wife, Robin (Lee) Goins of Boaz.  Five daughters, Sarah (Andy) Shelton of Melbourne, FL. previously of Paducah.  Ashley (Billy) Walker of Mayfield, Elizabeth (Toby) Adams of Boaz.  Sharon...

Jul 13, 2018

Edwin “Big Ed” Louis Bickerstaff Sr.,84, of Paducah passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at his home.

He was born on April 8, 1934 in Grenada, Mississippi to the late LeRoy and Gladys King Bickerstaff. He was united in marriage on March 18, 1956 in Kingman, Arizona to Anna Sue Neihoff who survives him.

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Jul 13, 2018

Christopher Edward Swift, 42, of Hickman, died Friday morning, July 13th, 2018 at his home. Chris was a  retired machine operator for a local appliance house.

Chris is survived by his mother, Mary Morgan of Hickman; three siblings, Amber Morgan of Hickman, Nicole Morgan of Hickman, and Danielle Morgan of Hickman; and ten nieces and nephews.

Jul 11, 2018

William Eugene Robinson, 64, of Paducah, died Wednesday morning, July 11th, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. William was a retired carpenter and was of the Baptist faith.

William is survived by his wife, Mary; three siblings, Lucille Killus of Olmstead, IL., Danny Robinson of Mayfield, and Robert Robinson of Paducah; and two nieces.

He...

Jul 11, 2018

Mark Alan Guthrie, 59, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis.

Mr. Guthrie was a former ranch hand.

He will be cremated, and no services are scheduled.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of...

Jul 10, 2018

Meda M. Foglesong, 71, of Paducah died on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Oakview Nursing Home

Meda was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are three sons, James Wilson Estes, Larry Foglesong, and Mark Foglesong all of Paducah; one daughter, Penny Neihoff of Mayfield; several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.

She was...

Jul 8, 2018

Jeanne Barrow Austin, 92, of Calvert City Ky passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018.

She was the eighth of nine children and was born in Model TN (Land Between the Lakes) On December 9, 1925 to Florence and Finus Barrow.

Throughout her life she was a housewife, worked for Watkins department store and retired...

Jul 8, 2018

Mildred Marie Wright, 86, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, July 8, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Wright was born to the late William Herman and Betty Lou Travelstead on August 5, 1931. Her unwavering faith in God, strong will to live, and love for her family defined her life.

Surviving is her son,...

Jul 7, 2018

Demetria Ann Redman (Westerfield) 85, of Benton, KY formerly from Madison, IL, Born  January 11, 1933 in Senath, MO passed away Saturday, July 7, 2018 at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY.

Ann was a homemaker and was also a member of Sharpe Missionary Baptist Church of Benton, KY

She is survived by...

Jul 7, 2018

Jenny Bryant, 77, of Paducah died on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at her residence.

Mrs. Bryant was a retired self-employed hairdresser and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is her husband, Roy Bryant of Paducah; two children, Tana Henson of Gilbertsville and Roy L. “Gabe” Bryant III of Gilbertsville; one sister, Glenda Lawrence of Maysville, KY;...