Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 28, 2018

Donald L. Foglesong, 75, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Foglesong was a U.S. Army Veteran.

He will be cremated per his wishes.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 26, 2018

Patricia Adams, 70, of West Paducah passed away 6:05 p.m. Friday January 26, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital.

No services are planned at this time.

Jan 25, 2018

Orrin Nat Dortch, Jr., age 80, of Paducah, died at his home on January 25, 2018.

Nat came in with the Flood at Illinois Central Hospital on March 13, 1937, the son of Orrin Nat and Mary Earl Dortch. Preceding him in death were his parents, his second mother Jessie Weir Dortch, his aunt Marion Dortch Anderson. ...

Jan 24, 2018

Mary Ann Anderson, 96, of Boaz, died Wednesday morning, January 24th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Mary Ann retired from The Perfect Frame-Up of Paducah.

Mary Ann is survived by four children, Mary Ann Helland of Boaz, William Anderson of Paducah, Barbara Carsella of Herrin, IL., and Cathleen Cielocha of Elk River, MN.; seven grandchildren; eight...

Jan 24, 2018

Dale Allen Wendel, 72, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2018 in Paducah, KY.

Mr. Wendel was a Kentucky Colonel. He loved sports.  He was a fan of the St. Louis Cardinal and Pittsburg Steelers.

He is survived by one daughter, Chrissy Wendel-Shelton and husband, Doug Shelton of Paducah; two sons, Jeff...

Jan 19, 2018

Timothy “Tim” L. Wright, 52, of Calvert City passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 at First Marine LLC. in Calvert City, KY.

Mr. Wright worked as a welder for First Marine in Calvert City. In his free time, he enjoyed building and welding.

Tim loved riding his Harley with his wife and spending time...

Jan 17, 2018

Gary Pace, 68, of Benton, died Wednesday evening, January 17th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Gary was a former worker at ICR, Kentucky Oaks Mall Security, and lastly Fazoli’s of Paducah. He was a member of Central Church of Christ of Benton, Ky.

Gary enjoyed playing the drums, working on cars, and watching wrestling.

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Jan 17, 2018

Donald W. Berry, 85, of Salem went to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.

Mr. Berry was a retired registered pharmacist. He was a member of the Salem Church of Christ and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving is his loving wife of 58 years, Janice...

Jan 16, 2018

James D. Burnett, 65, of Paducah, died Tuesday evening, January 16th, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Arrangements are currently incomplete at Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah.

Jan 16, 2018

Eddie Gene Reed, 60, of Paducah, died Tuesday evening, January 16th, 2018 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Arrangements are incomplete at Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah.

Jan 15, 2018

Martha Frances Riddle, 86 of Paducah, passed away 7:30 a.m. Friday January 15, 2018 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah.

Mrs. Riddle was office manager for Associate General Contractors for 30 years.  A volunteer at Western Baptist Hospital for 25 years.  And lifetime member of Grace Episcopal Church.

She is survived by one son,...

Jan 14, 2018

Larry Wrye, 71, of Metropolis, IL., passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14th, 2018 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL., after a long, hard fought battle with lung disease.

He was born on December 17th, 1946 in Metropolis, the son of Alfred and Anna Moore Wrye. He married the former Audrey Faye Cochran on May 24th,...

Jan 14, 2018

Morgan Mathis, 65, of Mayfield passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his residence.

Mr. Mathis was a retired tire builder from Goodyear and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Surviving is his wife, Lynnda Mathis of Mayfield; two sons, A.J. Mathis of Missouri and Tim Mathis of...

Jan 14, 2018

Tony Register, 50, of Paducah, died Sunday evening, January 14th, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. Tony was employed at Johnston Fire Services of Paducah.

Tony is survived by his wife, Katherine; five children, Anthony Register III of Florida, Logan Thieke of Paducah, Aaron Thieke of Paducah, Makala Register of Paducah, and Avery Register of Paducah; two...

Jan 12, 2018

Wendell “Pete” Faughn, 82 of Brookport, IL passed away at his home on January 12, 2018.

Pete was a retired Riverboat engineer for 26 years.

He was a very loving companion, father, grandfather and great grandfather, brother and friend.  We were all blessed to have had him in our lives and he will be truly...

Jan 10, 2018

Joel F. Bowen, 74 of Kevil, died 2:40 p.m. Wednesday January 10, 2018 at the Barkley Center in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia Bowen, of Kevil;  Mother, Ruby T. Pickron, two sons, Joel Curtis Bowen, of Paducah, and Brian Bowen of Melber, KY.; four daughters, Janice Ellifson of Paducah, Samantha Bowen of Smithland, Tabitha...

Jan 9, 2018

Kenneth Eugene Larrison, 73, of Brookport died on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Larrison was a retired deckhand from the towboat industry.

Surviving is his wife, Wanda Larrison of Brookport; four children, Kenny Brown of Casey, IL, Kim Larrison Ramage of Paducah, Kevin Larrison of Paducah, and Kelly Larrison of Brookport;...

Jan 7, 2018

Ronnie Franklin, 63, of Paducah died on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Franklin was a retired carpet installer.

Surviving is one son, Ronnie Riley of Paducah; three daughters, Michelle Franklin of Paducah, Chasity Carnes of Paducah, and Victoria Carnes of Benton; six grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...

Jan 6, 2018

Nora F. Slayden, 78, of Savannah, TN. formerly of West Paducah, died Saturday afternoon, January 6th, 2018 at the Jackson –Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN. Nora was retired from Sam’s Club and had previously worked at Piggly Wiggly and Biggs markets in the Paducah area. Nora also attended Olivet Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Savannah, TN.

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Jan 6, 2018

James “Jimmy” Blasingim, 65, of Fulton died on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at his residence.

He was a delivery driver for Papa John’s.

Surviving is his wife, Linda Sills of Fulton; and one brother, Jackie Blasingim of Paducah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack Blasingim and Juanita Schaffer Blasingim.