Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Apr 9, 2017

Marqua Lewis, 42, of Paducah died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She was a homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, James Lewis of Paducah; and her father, Brad Yarbrough.

She was preceded in death by her mother Marla Yarbrough.

No services are scheduled at this time.

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Apr 9, 2017

Dorothy Jean Starr, 83, of Kevil, Kentucky, passed away 9:54 a.m. Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her home.

Mrs. Starr was a retired operator from USEEC with 22 years of service.  Dorothy was an avid outdoors woman.  She enjoyed nature, camping, fishing, hunting and archery.

She is survived by her husband of 40 years, Larry...

Apr 9, 2017

Debbie Dowell, 53, of Paducah died on Sunday, April 9, 2017 at her residence.

Ms. Dowell formerly worked at the Clothes Doctor and was of the Presbyterian faith.

Surviving are her parents, George and Velda Hobbs of Paducah; two daughters, Robin Ross of Sharpe and Jennifer Johnson of Paducah; one brothers, Bruce Hobbs of Paducah;...

Apr 1, 2017

Elta Lorene McNeil 82 of Paducah passed away at 4:36 p.m. Saturday April 1, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by her husband, Don McNeil of Paducah; One daughter, Debbie (James deceased) Metcalf of Paducah; Two sons, Donnie (Dorothy) McNeil of Paducah; Dickie (Melissa) McNeil of Naples, Florida; One Brother James Vernon Johnston of...

Mar 31, 2017

Thomas Aaron Butler Sr., 79, of Paducah passed away on March 31, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center. He was born in Martin, TN to Fred and Maurine Butler on December 13, 1937. Butler graduated from North Side High School in Jackson, TN and received a Bachelor of Science Degree from Union University in 1961. ...

Mar 29, 2017

Robert C. Rudd Jr., 84, of Paducah, died Wednesday, March 29th, 2017 at Continue Care Hospital at Baptist Health in Paducah. Robert was a 20-year retired military veteran with the US Navy. He also was a 23-year retired material handler with GAF in Calvert City, Ky. Robert was a member of Calvary Baptist Church of Paducah where he served...

Mar 29, 2017

Darlene Ludwig, 88, of Gilbertsville died on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Ludwig was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.

Surviving are three children, Dale Ludwig of Gilbertsville, KY, David Ludwig of Ashton, IL, and Kelli Ludwig Cotey and husband, Tyler Cotey of Rockford, IL; and ten grandchildren.

She...

Mar 26, 2017

Joyce Vancil Herron, 76, of Paducah, died peacefully on Sunday, March 26th, 2017 at her home with her family by her side.

Joyce is a former LPN for Western Baptist Hospital of Paducah. She graduated Reidland  High school in 1958 and graduated from the Western Baptist Hospital school of Nursing in 1965. Joyce married the love of...

Mar 25, 2017

Cynthia Sue Williams, 59, of Paducah passed away on Saturday March 25, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Williams was a former CNA.

Surviving are two daughters, Jeri Hayes of Princeton and Amanda Gleffe of Tinley Park, IL; and two sons, Mikael Hoagland of Mayfield and Dyon Hobbs of Paducah.

She was preceded in...

Mar 22, 2017

Donald Duncklee, born February 22, 1937, died March 23, 2017

Beloved husband and devoted father, loved and served Jesus Christ with all his heart.

He is survived by his wife, Fonda Duncklee; One sister, Carolyn Berry; Four daughters, Chris Abbas, Brenda Herr, Fonda Sullivan, Terri Smiley;  One son, Perry Smiley.  18 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren;...

Mar 22, 2017

Mary Charlesie Gentry Crouch, 88, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of McMinnville, TN., passed away on March 22, 2017 at her home in Paducah, KY.

She was born in Cookeville, TN. And graduated from Tennessee Polytechnical University with a degree in Home Economics. She worked for the University of Tennessee Extension Service, Warren County Welfare Department, Peach Co....

Mar 22, 2017

Allie Rose Lyles Braboy went to be with her Lord on March 22, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She was born on April 10, 1934 to Dama Hawkins Lyles and Lexie (Buster) Lyles, who preceded her in death.  Also, preceding her is death were two brothers Jewel Wiburn Lyles and Ewell Winford Lyles.

She...

Mar 22, 2017

Charles William Holland, 86, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky died peacefully at his home with his constant companion Trixie by his side Friday March 17, 2017

Charles, an army veteran of the Korean War, was a member of East Marshall Baptist Church.  He retired from West KY Gas, Paducah, KY and served as Executive Director of Western Kentucky Home...

Mar 19, 2017

Dorothy Hughes Endsley, 65, of Eddyville, formerly of Marion, Ky., died Sunday morning, March 19th, 2017 at her home. Dorothy was formerly the Assistant Administrator at Crittenden County Convalescent Center in Marion, KY., and was of the Christian faith.

Dorothy is survived by her husband, Ken Endsley of Eddyville; eight daughters, Rachelle McNeely of Marion, Renee Hurley...

Mar 19, 2017

Suzanne Griffin, 77, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at her residence.

Ms. Griffin was a homemaker.

Surviving are two daughters, Kelly (Mark) Davis of Paducah and Hope (Jeff) Reasons of Jackson, TN; two brothers, Mike (Linda) Griffin of New Orleans, Scott (Karen) Griffin of Cummings, GA; five grandchildren, Adam Watson, Matthew...

Mar 17, 2017

Kathy Wooten, 63, of Paducah, formerly of Brookport passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Wooten formerly worked in the human resources department at Heil Beauty Supply and was a member of Waldo Baptist Church. She was a 1972 graduate of Brookport High School. She loved the Kentucky Wildcats and St. Louis...

Mar 16, 2017

Vickie Buford, 63, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home.

She was born January 23rd, 1954 to the late William W. and Kathrine A. (Sams) Davis in Paducah.  She and Randall W. Buford were married at Berea Baptist Church on June 21st, 1975.

Surviving is one daughter, Mandy Jostmeyer and...

Mar 16, 2017

Lonnie Crafton, 66, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, March 16th, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah. Lonnie Attended the Easter Seal Center in Paducah and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church of Paducah.

He is survived by his mother, Chrystena Crafton of Paducah; two brothers, Larry Crafton of Benton, and Charles Crafton of Oklahoma...

Mar 12, 2017

Chris Heater, 45, of Grand Rivers, died Sunday morning, March 12th, 2017 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah. Chris was Assistant Manager of Barge Maintenance for Ingram Barge Company in Paducah, KY.

Chris is survived by his wife of 28 years, Tracy; one son, Logan Heater of Grand Rivers; one daughter, Amanda Heater...

Mar 11, 2017

Marsha (Damaris) Cwik, 68, of Paducah, Ky., formerly of Cicero, IL, passed away on the Sabbath day of March 11, 2017. She is survived by one daughter, Tracy (Rob) Hansen of Grand Rivers, KY; nine grandchildren, Hannah, Sarah, Rebekah, Rachel, Daniele, Gabriele, Joshua, Jakob and Naomi Hansen all of Grand Rivers, KY one brother, Carlos and 4 sisters, Floriveth,...