Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Thelma Jean (Lovelace) Caldwell

Aug 25, 2017

Thelma Jean Caldwell, 68, of Gilbertsville,  died Friday, August 25th, 2017 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis, IL. Thelma was born on February 9th, 1949 in Florence, Alabama to James Bennett Lovelace and Thelma Marie Rodgers. She gave birth to her daughter, Wendy Kay Smith in 1965. She later married Drew Smith and had two sons, David Wayne Smith...

James Patrick Wathen

Aug 25, 2017

James “Patrick” Wathen, 62, of Paducah died on Friday, August 25, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Wathen was an insulator with Local 37 and a swim coach.

Surviving are his daughter, Dashia Wathen of Vienna, IL; three brothers, Michael Eugene Wathen, Mark Anthony Wathen, and Joseph Glen Wathen; and four sisters, Paula Kissar, Teresa Wathen,...

Jeremy Neil Coursey

Aug 23, 2017

Jeremy Coursey, 26, of Paducah died on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Jeremy attended Sharpe Missionary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his mother, Traci Lynn Parson of Paducah; one brother, Justin Coursey of Paducah; one sister, Xzana Parson of Paducah; his grandmother, Tina Alsobrook of Paducah; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

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Ruth B. (Mathena) Cooksey

Aug 22, 2017

Ruth Cooksey, 92, of Kevil, KY., died Tuesday morning, August 22nd, 2017 at her home. Ruth was a member of Christ Community Church of West Paducah, and a lifelong homemaker.

Ruth is survived by three children, Connie Hudson of West Paducah, Tony Cooksey of Paducah, and Jackie Vaughn of Kevil; nine grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; and several...

Janice Aline (Thompson) Reed

Aug 20, 2017

Janice Reed, 67, of Paducah, died Sunday afternoon, August 20, 2017 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Janice was a retired shift manager for McDonalds of Paducah. Janice was also a member of Gilbertsville Baptist Church.

Janice is survived by four sons, Ronnie Reed II of Middleburg, FL., Joe Reed of Paducah, Damon Reed of Paducah, and Justin...

Mary Alice (Hutchison) Henderson

Aug 19, 2017

Mary Alice Hutchison Henderson, 80, of Metropolis went to be with her Lord and Savior at 9:43am on Saturday, August 19, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Mary was born on January 18, 1937, during the flood. She was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Joppa Missionary Baptist Church. She was a 1968 graduate of...

Merle H. Onken

Aug 18, 2017

Merle “Butch” Onken, 75, of West Paducah died on Friday, August 18, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Onken was a retired Masonry and Member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Margie Onken of West Paducah; one daughter, Julie Whitthorne of Paducah; one brother, Marvin Onken of Piper City, IL; one sister,...

David H. Myrick

Aug 18, 2017

David H. Myrick, 82, of Paducah passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Myrick was born at the Riverside Hospital in Paducah on August 25, 1934. He attended St. Mary’s Academy, Paducah Community College, Mid Continent University, and Murray State University before getting drafted to serve his country in the U.S. Army.

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Philip Ebert Boyd

Aug 15, 2017

Philip Boyd, 85, of Paducah, died Tuesday morning, August 15th, 2017 at Life Care Center of La Center, Ky. Mr. Boyd was former owner of Boyd Insurance Agency of Paducah. He is also a lifelong member of Concord United Methodist Church of Paducah.

Mr. Boyd is survived by five children, Ron Hyatte of Kevil, Ky., Diane Boyd...

Dennis Gerard Joseph Leonard

Aug 14, 2017

Dennis Gerard Joseph Leonard, 65, of Paducah, died on Monday afternoon, August 14th, 2017 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Dennis was a retired Correctional Officer for the state of Kentucky. Dennis was also a member of First Christian Church of Paducah, and was a part of the Super Seniors group of the church.

Dennis is survived by...

Joe T. Stice

Aug 12, 2017

Joe  T. Stice, 90, of Paducah, passed away 12:20 a.m. on Saturday August 12, 2017 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Jane Stice of Paducah; one brother, James E. Stice of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Eva Hazel Stice, and one...

Fred Henry Braun

Aug 7, 2017

Fred Braun, 74, of Paducah, formerly of Anchorage, Alaska, died Monday August 7th, 2017 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tenn.  Fred was a retired Senior Vice-President for First National Bank of Alaska.

Fred is survived by his wife of 44 years, Elaine; one son, Terry Braun of Littelton, Co.; one brother, Forrest Braun of Sioux Falls, N.D.;...

Eddie Earl Dunn

Aug 4, 2017

Eddie E. Dunn, 63, of Paducah passed away on Friday, August 4, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

No services will be held per his wishes.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dorothy Ann Smith

Aug 2, 2017

Dottie Childs Smith, 60, of Smithland passed away at 9:40 A.M. on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at her residence.

Dottie was a member of Heartland Worship Center. She enjoyed working in the church nursery.  She loved to sew, knit and travel.

Dottie is survived by her husband of 38 years, Michael Smith; two sons, Wesley...

John Robert Simmons

Aug 2, 2017

John Robert Simmons, 68, of Smithland passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Simmons was a retired salesman and of the Baptist faith. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals. In his free time, he enjoyed fishing and playing pool.

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Joseph R. Hayden

Aug 1, 2017

Joseph R. Hayden, 78, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Hayden was retired from the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. He was a member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church and a member of the Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. In his spare time, he was...

Sarita (Parrilla) McClure

Aug 1, 2017

Sarita Pirrilla McClure, 63, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, August 1st, 2017 at Westport Care Center in Louisville, KY. Sarita was a retired Spanish teacher for Tilghman High School in Paducah, and attended Southland Baptist Temple.

Sarita graduated from Murray State University and earned an advanced Spanish degree from Western Kentucky University.  She enjoyed the arts,...

Charles Hartwell

Aug 1, 2017

Charles Michael Hartwell, Commander, U.S. Navy (retired), passed away on August 1, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

Born on September 21, 1944 to Mary Lee Richie Hartwell and Charles “Buddy” Hartwell in Paducah.

He is survived by his mother, Mary Lee Richie Hartwell of Lone Oak; a sister, Kay Hartwell Hunnicutt, Ph.D., J.D....

Brandy Dawn Dudley

Jul 30, 2017

Brandy Dawn Dudley, 41, of Benton passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Private family services are being held.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

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Patricia Jean (Wealleans) Carter

Jul 29, 2017

Patricia Jean Carter, born April 2, 1935, peacefully passed away Saturday, July 29th, 2017 with her family by her side at Baptist Health of Paducah. Originally from Toledo, Ohio, she moved to Paducah in 2002 to be closer to her family. In her earlier years, she was an avid bicyclist, hiker, and ham radio operator. She was diagnosed with...