Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Aug 11, 2016

Billie (Bill) G. Harrison, 85, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Mr. Harrison was a member of the Operating Engineers Local 181 for over 55 years. Bill was of the Baptist faith. He was baptized in a creek in Graves County.

Surviving...

Aug 10, 2016

Sara Ramage Rogers, 67, of Paducah, died Wednesday, August 10th, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Sara was retired from Park Ave. Chrysler & Hyundai dealership of Paducah. Sara loved spending time with her family, especially her sister Harriet. She also loved taking trips to the beach. Sara was a person of faith, who is now with...

Aug 9, 2016

Timothy Orman Brown born October 1, 1940, passed away peacefully on August 9th in Paducah, Kentucky at Barkley Center at the age of 75. He graduated from Lawrence High School in Fairfield, Maine in 1958. He graduated with a civil engineer degree from Rolla School of Mines in Rolla, Missouri in 1963. He owned his own engineering business for...

Aug 8, 2016

Ginger Lou Washam, 61, of Boaz, died Monday, August 8th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. Ginger was a retired riverboat cook for Marquette. She was also a lifetime member of Assembly of God Church in Mayfield, Ky.

Ginger is survived by one son, David L. Riley of Mayfield; one daughter, Melissa Pate of Dublin; one sister,...

Aug 6, 2016

Donna Smith, 62, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2016 at her home with her family by her side.

Mrs. Smith was of the Catholic faith. In her spare time she enjoyed photography and politics.

Surviving is her husband, William Smith of Paducah; one daughter, Thea Meadows of Paducah; three sons, Chad (Nadia)...

Aug 4, 2016

Aubrey Wayne Ritchie, 57 of Paducah. Passed away Thursday August 4th at work in Union City, TN.

Mr. Ritchie was member of Labors Union Local 1214 in Paducah. He is survived by two daughters; Ashley Rankin of Paducah and Natalie Ritchie of Mayfield; his mother Nancy Ritchie of Paducah; One sister, Michelle Ritchie. Three grand children, and...

Aug 3, 2016

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Claude William Denn Sr., 80, of Calvert City passed away on Wednesday, August 03, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Denn was a retired laborer, ham radio operator, and U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War. He was also a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Calvert City.

Aug 2, 2016

Paul K. Cooksey, 91, of Kevil, died Tuesday morning, August 2nd, 2016 at his home.

Paul was a World War II veteran, a retired operator for TVA Shawnee Steam Plant and a watch repairman. He was an active member of Christ Community Church in West Paducah.

He is survived by his wife of 72 years,...

Aug 2, 2016

William (Bill) Hughes, 97 of West Paducah. Passed away 12:17 Tuesday at Baptist Health in Paducah. Mr. Hughes was World War II veteran and retired machinist for GM Electro-Motive Division. Mr. Hughes was also member of VFW Post 1191 in Paducah; and Palestine Methodist Church. He is survived by four daughters; Glenda Durbin, of Ramsey, IL.; Linda (Roger) Kiesey...

Aug 1, 2016

Donna Marie Haines, 54, of Calvert City passed away on Monday, August 1, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Haines was cosmetologist and homemaker. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and playing games, especially scrabble.

Surviving is one son, Bobby (Danielle) Hayden of Paducah; one daughter, Linda Haines of Calvert...

Jul 31, 2016

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 27, 2016

Forrest Greer, 86, of Springdale, AR., formerly of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Greer was a retired vocational education teacher and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed watching sports, especially the St. Louis Cardinals.

Surviving is his wife, Evelyn Greer of Springdale, AR; one...

Jul 27, 2016

Buford R. Thorn, 66, of Paducah died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Thorn was a retired chief engineer for several tow boat companies.

Surviving is one daughter, Rhonda Babb of Paducah; three brothers, James Thorn of Mt. Carmel, IL, Henry Brokaw of Paducah, Raymond Thorn of Paducah; one sister, Mary...

Jul 27, 2016

Betty Jo Greene Woodlee, 87, of Paducah died on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Woodlee was retired from Chrysler, a former butcher, and lifelong member of Oaklawn Baptist Church.

Surviving is one nephew, Michael Greene of Paducah; and two nieces, Shelly Grzymkowski of Michigan, and Holly Green of Paducah,

She...

Jul 25, 2016

Daniel Thurby, 56, of Paducah, died on Monday, July 25, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Mr. Thurby was a retired river pilot.

He is survived by his ex-wife, Donna Crouch of Evansville, IN; his girlfriend, Lisa McKnight of ST. Charles, KY; his mother, Joyce Ann Thurby of Paducah; two brothers, Harry Don Thurby Jr....

Jul 25, 2016

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Donnie Dunn, 64, of Ledbetter died on Monday, July 25, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Dunn was a retired business owner and member of Southland Baptist Temple.

Surviving is his wife, Lisa Dunn of Ledbetter; two sons, Dustin Arnold of Ledbetter, Devin Dunn of Ledbetter; two sisters, Doris Harding of...

Jul 25, 2016

Jul 23, 2016

David Wayne Wallis 55 of Paducah, Kentucky. Passed away 5:51 a.m. Saturday at Baptist Health. He is survived by friend Kathy King of Paducah; two daughter, Heather English and Tabitha Goodman, both of Paducah. One son, Jamie Wallace of Paducah; Two sisters, Mary Nichols of Paducah and Jo Ann Noles of Chicago, IL.; One brother, Danny Wallis of Paducah....

Jul 22, 2016

Teddie Brent “Red” Henderson, 39, of Paducah died on Friday, July 22nd, 2016. Teddie worked as a self-employed roofer.

He is survived by one daughter, Kristin Henderson of Paducah; one son, Taylor Henderson of Paducah; his mother, Rose Franklin Henderson; one brother, Larry Dale Henderson Jr. of Paducah.; one sister, Marissa Timmons of Paducah.; one grandson, Braylyn...

Jul 21, 2016

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Larry G. Brown, 73, of Paducah, formerly of Ayden, N.C. passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Brown was retired from Player Bluegrass Downs as a track superintendent. Horses was his life.

Surviving is his wife, Sue Ward Brown of Paducah; two sons, Thomas (Teresa) Brown of Oklahoma,...