Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Dec 17, 2023

Billy Joe "B.J." Stokes, 76, of Kevil, KY, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born on Tuesday August 19, 1947, in Paducah, KY to Clarence Edward Stokes and Vera Grace (Timmons) Stokes. B.J. is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Paulette (Hausman) Stokes, his son Charles Allen Stokes...

Dec 17, 2023

Beulah “Booboo” Ann Moreland, 71, of Lovelaceville passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Walmart and enjoyed reading. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are her children, Lola (William Cumbee) Doyle, Robert (Tashina) Moreland, Patrick (Jackie Green) Moreland, Maryann Gossett,...

Dec 15, 2023

Christopher Sill, 57 of Paducah, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at Baptist Health

No services are planned at this time.

Dec 15, 2023

William “Bill” Lawrence Blatzer, 80, of Paducah, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Mary Blatzer. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Bill and Joyce married in 1976...

Dec 14, 2023

Dorothy Maness, 76 of Almo, passed away December 14, 2023 at Green Acres Health Care in Mayfield.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 12, 2023

Dewey G. Moore, 75, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Dewey worked as a truck driver for Wonder Bread before he retired and was a teamster for Local 688 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was an avid sports fanatic who enjoyed watching college and professional sports, especially...

Dec 11, 2023

James Edward Walker, 85, of Calvert City passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.

He worked as a guard in the corrections industry.

Surviving are five brothers, Melvin Walker of Benton, Larry Walker of Cadiz, Johnny Walker of Benton, Ray Walker of Paducah, Randy Walker of Calvert City; three sisters,...

Dec 9, 2023

Billie” Bill” Davenport, 88, of Boaz, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis.

Bill worked numerous careers throughout his life, from being a deputy with Graves County Sheriffs Department, to Lone Oak Police Department, McCracken County Auxiliary Police, to retiring as a diesel mechanic at Paducah Ford. Bill was also a...

Dec 6, 2023

Jarrett Michael Kumorek went to join his momma early Wednesday morning at the age of 38.

Born a warm day in late June of 1985 to Diana and Michael Kumorek, their fourth child and only boy. Jarrett, the baby of the family, getting whatever he wanted. While his two older sisters, Tiffany and Courtney got a live...

Dec 4, 2023

Sue Phillips Teel, 82, of Paducah, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Countryside Nursing and Rehab in Bardwell.

Sue was a loving foster care advocate and a member of Central Church of Christ in Paducah.

Sue is survived by four children, Kimberly (Mike) Feltner, Timothy (Krista) Teel, Peggy Teel, and Christina Adams; two foster daughters,...

Dec 3, 2023

Maureen Ann Inglish, 68, of Paducah, passed away on December 3rd, 2023 at Stone Creek Nursing and Rehab Center of Paducah.

Maureen was a former operator for TVA. She is survived by her daughter, Sarah Cruse of Paducah; and other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Loretta O'Riley....

Dec 3, 2023

Alyce Ann Giessinger, 83, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Ann was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a legal secretary for many years before retiring. In her free time, she loved to crochet and cook while she listened to some of her favorite music. Ann...

Dec 1, 2023

Janet Fiser, 79, of Ledbetter passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at her home in the arms of her dear husband.

Janet was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. In her earlier years she worked for Livingston County Property Valuation Office. She enjoyed working on flower arrangements, gardening, watching birds, making jewelry and shopping for...

Dec 1, 2023

Lester Eugene Dixon born 1/04/1937 to Nellie and Elwood Dixon Lester was know to friends and family as Gene.  Gene passed away Friday December 1, 2023 at Marion VA , in Marion, Ill.

Gene spent 6 years in the army as a bridge engineer.  He loved his family, music, hunting and making jokes.

Gene is...

Nov 29, 2023

Glenn Wilson, 80, of Calvert City passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Mercy-Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Glenn was a former business owner and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed cutting wood and spending time with his family.

Surviving are his two sons, Rusty Wilson of Calvert City and Jeff (Christy) Wilson of...

Nov 28, 2023

Newman Dean Lester, 80, of Grand Rivers, KY. passed away on Monday November 27, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of  38 years, Linda Lester; one daughter, Christy Van Cleve of Kevil; one son, Steve Lester of Owensboro; two grandsons, Hunter Woley and Mason Woley.

He was preceded in death by...

Nov 28, 2023

Jackie L. Bryan, 80, of Smithland, KY, formerly of Clinton, Ky and Sardis, MS passed away early Tuesday morning, November 28, 2023 at his home.

Jackie was born on December 15, 1942, son of Woodrow and Virginia Bryan, both deceased.

Jackie lived life to the fullest. He was a car salesman for most of his...

Nov 27, 2023

Leroy Edward Bess, 75, of Benton passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL.

He was born on January 29,1948 to Leona Herron Bess and Adrian Gilbert Bess.

Leroy was a U.S. Army Veteran and of the Pentecostal Faith. He was also a member of the VFW.

Nov 25, 2023

Pearl Kell, 89 of Paducah passed away Saturday November 25, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation.

She was of the Baptist faith.

She survived by two sons, David Kell of Paducah and Richard Kell of Paducah.  One sister, Shirley Jones of Smithland and One brother, Paul Gene Faughn of Ledbetter.  Four grandchildren; Richard O’Neal Kell,...

Nov 24, 2023

Judy Carolyn Jackson, 75, of Rosiclare, IL, died peacefully, Friday, November 24th, 2023 surrounded by family. She was retired and had worked various jobs, including the Hardin County Hospital, where she later volunteered in the gift shop. She was also known for Judy’s Resale, which she ran for many years. She was also a loving wife, mother, grandma, and...