Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Oct 4, 2016

Kathy Davenport East, 64, of Paducah, died Tuesday afternoon, October 4th, 2016 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center of Paducah.

Kathy was a retired florist from the Paducah area and attended Salt and Light Church of Paducah. Kathy loved the outdoors, including camping, and especially fishing. She also loved spending time with the family and especially the...

Oct 3, 2016

Kimberly Haire, 47, of Paducah, died Monday morning, October 3rd, 2016 at her home. Kimberly was a manager for the Starbucks Coffee House.

She is survived by her father, Daniel Ham of Paducah.

Kimberly was preceded in death by her mother, Julia Feazell Ham.

Friends may visit the family on Wednesday evening, October...

Oct 2, 2016

Sheryl Metzger-Sowell, 51, of Paducah, died Sunday morning, October 2nd, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Sheryl loved golfing and socializing with her friends at Rolling Hills Country Club. Sheryl loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them all, especially the grandkids. She also loved to spend time at the beach.

Sheryl is survived...

Oct 1, 2016

Grace Reynolds, 96, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, October 01, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Eckstein Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Reynolds was born in Peoria, IL on November 30, 1919. She dedicated 31 years of her life working for the Lourdes Auxiliary and was a long time member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. In...

Sep 30, 2016

Rodney Neil ‘Pap’ Phillips of Paducah passed peacefully Friday, September 30, 2016, at his home with his beloved wife of 63 years, Velda, by his side.

He was born on September 29, 1933, to the late Roger and Jewell Daily Phillips of Hampton, Ky.

Known as 'Tudler' growing up on Dooley Bluff in Livingston County,...

Sep 30, 2016

Kathy Chlupsa, 58, of Cadiz, died on Friday morning, September 30th, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, Ky.

Kathy had previously worked at the Riverwood International Carton Factory in Kankakee, IL., Shady Lawn Nursing Home in Cadiz, and Trigg County Hospital in Cadiz. Kathy enjoyed boating, swimming in the lake and lounging...

Sep 28, 2016

William “Bill” O’Brien Sr., 80, of Paducah died on Wednesday, September 28, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. O’Brien was a retired truck driver from Morehouse Cartage, CDL Instructor for Professional Truck Driving School, and a CDL tester for KY State Police.

Surviving is his wife, Barbara O’Brien of Paducah; four daughters, Debbie Wilke of...

Sep 26, 2016

Marshall “Sonny” Bush, 87, of West Paducah, died Monday afternoon, September 26th, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Sonny was a retired machine operator for Essex Wire Company. Sonny was an Army veteran of the Korean war, and a member of Harmony Baptist Church of West Paducah.

Sonny is survived by his wife of 61 years, Addie;...

Sep 25, 2016

Barbara Gregory, 72 of Paducah.  Went home to be with her Lord at 5:42 a.m. Sunday at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Ms. Gregory was active member of Southland Baptist Temple where she served as Church secretary for 47 years, Barbara also  taught Children’s  Sunday School for many of those years.

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Sep 20, 2016

Mary Hendrix, 86, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Salem Springlake Care Center in Salem.

She was a retired LPN from Superior Care Center.

Surviving are two sons, Robert (Vicky) Hendrix Jr. of Paducah, John (Jennifer) Hendrix of Paducah; five grandchildren, Seth Hendrix, Meagan Hendrix, Jared (Amanda) Hendrix, Lyndsey Hendrix, Drew...

Sep 17, 2016

Paul Sandstedt, 85, of Metropolis, IL, formerly of St. Louis, MO, died on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis.

Mr. Sandstedt was a retired millwright from National Lead.

Surviving is his wife, Catherine Sandstedt; two sons, Kevin and Kenny both of Jefferson County, MO; four daughters, Karen, Kim, Kathy, Kristy,...

Sep 17, 2016

Melva Padgett, 91, a resident of 2107 Jackson St. in Paducah, died at 6pm on Saturday, September 17th, 2016 at Superior Care Nursing Home of Paducah.

Melva was a retired factory worker for Florshiem Shoe Co. and a member of Trinity Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Toni (Douglas) Wells of Cincinnati, OH.;...

Sep 16, 2016

Andrea Michelle Futrell, 44, of Paducah, died on Friday afternoon, September 16th, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Andrea had worked at Pilgrim’s Pride in Mayfield and was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by four daughters, Hannah Michelle Taber of Paducah, Avana La’Mae Futrell of Thermal, Ca., Savannah LeAnn Futrell of Paducah, and Sha’Anna Sky...

Sep 16, 2016

James Phillip Joiner Sr. 77, of Paducah died on Friday, September 16, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Joiner was a Paducah Businessman for many years. He was also a member of the American Legion and Kevil Eagles Club.

Surviving are two sons, Philip Otey Joiner of Paducah, James Paxton Joiner of Paducah; one brother, Lawrence...

Sep 14, 2016

Bobby Proctor, 79 of Paducah passed away 7:44 a.m. Wednesday September 4, at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He is survived by three daughters;  Patricia Todd and Becky Conn, both of Paducah.  Bobbie Turnbow of Mayfield.  One brother, Clarence of Evansville, IN. and one sister, Beth Reed of West Paducah;  six grandchildren; Breanna Todd, Delanna Todd, Ayran Conn,...

Sep 14, 2016

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Ly Thai Andrews, 83, of Paducah, died Wednesday evening, September 14th, 2016 at her home.

Ly was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church of Paducah, and a lifelong homemaker.

She is survived by two children, William Andrews of Paducah, and Hanh Arabian of Sunland, Ca.; seven grandchildren; four great...

Sep 13, 2016

Brenda Redden, 59 of Paducah.  Passed away at 2:02 p.m. Tuesday at her home in Paducah.

She is survived by two sons, Chris and Thomas both of Paducah; two brothers, Douglas Smith of Tremont, IL., and Samuel Smith of Trenton, TN.;five sisters, Sherry Smith of Clinton, KY. ; Pat Danley of Peoria, IL., Tammy Morgan of Dukedom,...

Sep 10, 2016

Virginia Ann “Ginny” Summers, 53, of Princeton, died Saturday morning, September 10th, 2016 at her home.

Ginny was a member of the American Legion Post # 116 in Princeton. She was an avid homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family’s needs. Ginny cared for and loved her roses, and collected fairies and hummingbird figurines.

Ginny...

Sep 10, 2016

Terry Wayne Davis, known as Wayne, 63 passed to his eternal life on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Wayne was born in Anna, IL. To Maurice and Jean Davis, who preceded him in death.

Wayne lived in the Heath Community for 60 years, and attended Heath High School. ...

Sep 10, 2016

Senior Chief Irvis M. Jarreau, 92, of Ledbetter, died Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at his home.

He was a WWII veteran, and a 20-year retired officer with the US Coast Guard.

He is survived by several family members and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleo and Gertrude Mayers Jarreau;...