Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Nov 14, 2017

James Mark “Jim” Thomas, 79, of Ledbetter, died Tuesday morning, November 14th, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Jim was a retired Precision Grinder for Komet of America in Roselle, Illinois.

Jim is survived by his wife of 45 years, Julane; and one daughter, Samantha Thomas of Bayport, Minnesota.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 13, 2017

Nidia Hill, 77, of Paducah, KY passed away peacefully at 4:10A.M., Monday November 13, 2017 at Barkley Center in Paducah. ' Nidia was born in Cuba. She came to the U.S. for her education, met her husband in college, settled here and began her family.

Nidia will always be remembered as someone who had a servant's heart...

Nov 12, 2017

Curtis Wayne Lusk, 71, of Hickman passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital.

Mr. Lusk was a retired entrepreneur and a U.S. Army Veteran. In his free time, he enjoyed going to watch his grandchildren play baseball and basketball.

Surviving are one daughter, Keisha Doughty and husband Henry of Calvert City, KY;...

Nov 11, 2017

After a long battle with cancer, Robert Charles “Bob” Vallery, Sr. died peacefully at his home on Saturday, November 11, 2017 in Paducah, Kentucky at the age of 72.

Bob is survived by his wife Tammy; their children, Robert Vallery, Jr., Jimmy Vallery, Elissa Vallery, Casey White, and Devon Sharp; their 19 grandchildren; and their 3 great-grandchildren....

Nov 11, 2017

Laura J. Sutherland, 66, of DeSoto, IL passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She will be cremated per her wishes.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Nov 10, 2017

Robert D. Cox, 87, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 10, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Robert was born to Bert and Ida Cox on December 17, 1929 in Elizabethtown, IL. He was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church.

He was an analytical chemist at Abbott...

Nov 6, 2017

Timothy “Timmy” Dwain Roper, 46, of Mayfield died on Monday, November 6, 2017 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.

Mr. Roper formerly worked as a roofer.

Surviving are two sons, Joshua White and Kolby Roper Scott both of Mayfield; one brother, David Sayles of Mayfield; one sister, Melissa Roper of Mayfield; two grandchildren; and...

Nov 6, 2017

Gary Lynn Wray, 68, of Wickliffe died on Monday, November 6, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Gary was a commercial fisherman.

Surviving are his wife, Bernice Wray of Kevil; one daughter, Jamie Huskey of Paducah; two-stepdaughters, Wendy Faire of Kevil and Kari Norman of Barlow; two sisters, Donna...

Nov 5, 2017

Glenn E. Vinson, 88, of Paducah passed away on Thursday November 5, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Mr. Vinson worked for Illinois Central Railroad for 25 years,and Shelter Insurance for 45 years. He was also a Veteran of World War II.

Glenn was born in Indianapolis, IN. on June 10, 1929 to the late...

Nov 4, 2017

Angela Trevathan Stokes, 60, of Paducah, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday morning at 10:30am, November 4th, 2017 as He chose to heal her in His presence. She was met at the top of the stairs by her father with Jesus at his side and a host of angels all around. Now she is healed...

Nov 3, 2017

James Harold “Jim” Whitledge, 84, of Benton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Friday morning, November 3rd, 2017.  Jim was founder of West Kentucky Scale Co. and was a US Army veteran.

Jim is survived by his wife of 58 years, Nellie McClain Whitledge; one daughter, Sandy Moss of Benton; one son, Randy (Tessa) Whitledge...

Nov 1, 2017

Bruce Wayne Harris, 65, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Harris was a retired carpenter and of the Worldwide Church of God Faith.

Surviving are one son, Chad Harris of West Paducah; one daughter, Misty Robbins of Metropolis; two brothers, Jim Harris and Ellis Harris both of Metropolis;...

Oct 30, 2017

Robin Lane Robertson, 63, of Paducah passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Robertson was a retired truck driver and attended Riverwood Church in Benton. In his spare time he enjoyed riding motorcycles and fishing on the lake.

Surviving is his wife of 44 years, Lorene Robertson...

Oct 27, 2017

Adelaide Margaret Reed, 94, of Mayfield, died Friday morning, October 27th, 2017 at Green Acres Nursing Home of Mayfield. Arrangements are currently incomplete at Lindsey Funeral home of Paducah.

Oct 24, 2017

Joseph “Joey” Glenn Wathen, 59, of Paducah died on Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Wathen was formerly an insulator with Local 37 and of the Catholic faith.

Surviving are two daughters, Chrissy Stewart of Jackson, MO and Beth Barton of Paducah; one son, Brian Wathen of Paducah; two brothers, Michael Wathen and...

Oct 23, 2017

Mary Theda L. Bobo, 94, of Paducah passed away Monday evening October 23, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Bobo was a former secretary at First Baptist Church Paducah. She was a member of First Baptist Church Paducah, Rolling Hills Country Club, and the Paducah Elks Club.

She loved to play golf, watching birds, and...

Oct 20, 2017

Mary Ann Wooldridge Horton, 88, of Salem, KY went to be with the Lord on Friday October 20, 2017 at Crittenden Health Systems in Marion, KY.

Mrs. Horton was a Nurse and of the Methodist Faith.

Surviving is one son, James M.(Sherry) Wooldridge of Reidland; five granddaughters,Melissa (Brad) Cothran, Amanda (Ryan) Belwood, Ashley Wooldridge all...

Oct 19, 2017

Charlie Hodges, 81, of Metropolis died on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mr. Hodges was a self-employed business owner in the concrete industry; and of the Church of Christ faith.

Surviving are his wife, Ramona Hodges; three children, Suzanne Hodges of Champaign, IL, Lisaanne Hodges of Metropolis,...

Oct 19, 2017

Eugene Ralph Hedrick, 74, of Ledbetter passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Hedrick was a retired aerospace inspector.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph W. Hedrick and Lila M. Gallagher-Hedrick.

Family services will be held at a later date in his hometown of Rockford,...

Oct 19, 2017

Ted Hite, 79, of Kevil passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Hite was a retired radio broadcaster, insurance agent, and U.S. Navy Veteran

Surviving are his wife, Shirley “Jean” Wray-Hite of Kevil; six children, Ted Hite Jr. of Caruthersville, MO, David Hite of Nashville, TN, Tina Serles of Paducah, Trena...