Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 16, 2017

Emily Hall, 26 of Paducah died on Monday, January 16, 2017 at her residence.

Ms. Hall was employed by Sam’s Club in Paducah. She was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving are one son, Noah Egen of Paducah; one daughter, Shelbi Sullivan of Paducah; her mother, Helen Lueva Hall; two brothers, Andrew Hall of Paducah and ...

Jan 16, 2017

Vernon D. Newsom, 73 of Ledbetter passed away at 12:25 p.m. on Monday January 16, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

He is survived by one son, Jason Newsom of Wauconda, Il; and one daughter, Carrie Covington of Georgetown, KY.

Mr. Newsom will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Lindsey...

Jan 16, 2017

Jose Francisco Sosa, 79 of Paducah is going home after his last rodeo.

Mr. Sosa is survived by four sons, Darlye, Jose G. and Jerry Sosa both of Paducah, Michael Vancura of Symsonia; three daughters, Sara J. Smallman of Barlow, Marie Baker of Paducah, and Tammy Hawk of Gilbertsville.

He was preceded in death by...

Jan 15, 2017

William Leon Hoskins, 90 of West Paducah died Sunday, January 15th, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Leon was a WWII veteran from the Pacific theatre, as well as a retired Assistant Police Chief in Paducah. After his retirement, he continued working for Trevathan’s and Thomas Furniture stores. Leon was also awarded the following honors: honorable discharge...

Jan 15, 2017

Judy Beard, 74, of Folsomdale passed away at 10:25 a.m. Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital.

She was a member of First Assembly of God Church in Mayfield.  She was retired from management of the Walmart Supercenter in Mayfield.

She is survived by her husband of  59 years, Jerry Beard; one son, Duane, (Dacia)...

Jan 14, 2017

Ralph William Keene Jr., 69, of Ledbetter, died Saturday, January 14th, 2017 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Ralph was a retired laborer, and a Navy veteran of the Vietnam era.

He is survived by five children, Chris Keene of Ledbetter, Tabitha Keene of Jerseyville, IL., Sebrina Nolan of Rochester, IL., Tiffanny Keene of Godfrey, IL., and Billy...

Jan 13, 2017

Mary Ellis, 70, of Paducah died on Friday, January 13, 2017 at McCracken Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Mrs. Ellis was cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 13, 2017

Deanna Leigh Hutchison Ryan, 46, of Brookport, passed away Friday, January 13th, 2017 at her home. She was a member of Brookport First Baptist Church and employed at Baptist Health of Paducah.

She loved spending time with her family and her dogs, and enjoyed reading. In her profession she touched so many lives and her smile and...

Jan 13, 2017

Bette Ross Lindsey, 82, of Paducah, died Friday evening, January 13th, 2017 at Superior Care Center of Paducah.

Bette is survived by her daughter, Lisa Lindsey Smith; one sister, Joyce Elliott of Urbana, IL.; several cousins; and six nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Maude Kennerley Ross; one...

Jan 13, 2017

James Vernon Blythe, 73, of Paducah, died Friday morning, January 13th, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. James was a retired plumber and of the Baptist faith.

James is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marsha; two sons, Kip Bradley Blythe and Andrew Turner, both of Paducah; one brother, Lars Blythe of Paducah; three grandchildren; and...

Jan 13, 2017

Jaunita Dillworth Harned was born on her Uncle Pete Dillworth’s farm in Ballard Co. on January 8th, 1930 in the middle of a snow storm. She was surrounded by family then and has been ever since.

Jaunita was Roman Catholic and a 3rd generation member of St. Francis De Sales Church in Paducah, Ky. Her mother, Mary...

Jan 12, 2017

Sherree Marie Ford, 61, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mrs. Ford was a former LPN at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. She was a member of American Legion Post 31 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 4464 in Mayfield.

Surviving are two daughters,...

Jan 10, 2017

Joann Bell, 80, of Calvert City, died on Tuesday morning, January 10, 2017 at Christian Care Center of Kuttawa. Joann has been a homemaker for the last 25 years, but formerly worked and attended Southland Baptist Temple and currently is a member of Heartland Worship Center.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Robert D....

Jan 6, 2017

Marie Butsch, 68, of Sedalia passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Butsch was a former receptionist at St. Mary of Francis in Chicago and of the Catholic faith. She enjoyed reading in her spare time.

Surviving is her husband, Robert “Bob” Butsch of Sedalia; one daughter, Cindy Rettinger and...

Jan 5, 2017

Norma Walden, 88 of Paducah passed away Thursday 3:10

She was retired from Cole Lumber Company as a secretary.  She graduated from Heath High School in 1946.  She also worked for Riverside Packing Co., Hannan Supply and Graves Electric prior to Cole Electric and Cole Lumber.  After retiring she enjoyed traveling with her family and friends.  She...

Jan 2, 2017

Betty M. Powers, 88, of West Paducah, died Monday morning, January 2nd, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah. Betty was a lifelong homemaker for her family.

Betty is survived by two children, Anthony (Candy) Powers of Kevil, KY., and Paula (William) Miller of Frankfort, KY.; one sister, Frances Grigsby of North Palm Beach FL.; five...

Jan 1, 2017

Carmel Elton Evans, 80, of Reidland, died Sunday, January 1, 2017 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY.

Carmel was born in Tiline, KY on December 31, 1936 to J. Clifton Evans and Lois Evans.  He was a landscaper and owned his own business, Evans Landscaping, before his retirement.  He was also a...

Dec 31, 2016

James Solheim Bruce, almost 11 months old, passed peacefully in the arms of his parents at Boston Children’s Hospital on December 31st, 2016 after fighting heart transplant complications.

James was a beautiful little boy who brought joy to everyone he met. He had long eyelashes, deep blue eyes, and a stunning smile that was beyond compare. James...

Dec 30, 2016

Kenneth Edward Hack, 76, of Calvert City passed away at Tennova Healthcare in Clarksville, TN.

Mr. Hack was a former Ironworker.

Private interment will be held at Calvert City Cemetery.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 28, 2016

Steven Wayne Dudley, 69, of Paducah died on Wednesday, December 28, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Dudley was a retired operator from TVA and former owner of the Huddle House in Paducah and Murray. He was also a member of Broadway Church of Christ and a U.S. Marine Veteran.

Surviving are his wife,...