Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Mar 31, 2016

Denis “Pappy” Coomes, 64, of Calvert City, died Thursday morning, March 31st, 2016 at his home. Denis was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved joking around with his family. He was of the Baptist faith and attended The Potter’s House in Smithland, Ky.

Denis is survived by his wife of 14 years, Patsy of Calvert City;...

Mar 31, 2016

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 30, 2016

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Edward “Sonny” Rogers Jr., 75, of La Center, formerly of Lovelaceville, died on Wednesday March 30, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center.

Mr. Rogers was a former grocery delivery driver and member of Lovelaceville Baptist Church.

Surviving is his wife, Rita Rogers of La Center; one son, Terry J....

Mar 28, 2016

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Ann Stovall, 91, of Paducah, died Sunday, March 27th, 2016 at Superior Care Nursing Home of Paducah.

Ann is survived by her loving family.

There will be no services scheduled for Ann.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 28, 2016

Carl H. Bishop, 76, of Paducah, died Monday evening, March 28th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Carl was a retired 50 plus years’ worker for the IBEW local #816 of Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Sue; two daughters, Karla Murt of Gilbertsville, and Susan Spears of Paducah; one son, Carl H. Bishop...

Mar 28, 2016

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James “Jim” Boaz, 67, of Paducah died on Monday, March 28, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Boaz was a former carpenter installer and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is one daughter, Tiffany Kring of Florida; two sisters, Janice Hymer of Paducah, Brenda Funk of Paducah; one brother, John Boaz of Florida; three...

Mar 22, 2016

Thomas O. Allen Jr. died Tuesday morning, March 22nd, 2016 at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Il.

Thomas was a long time business owner in Paducah. He owned and operated Superior Transmission Service of Paducah. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge #127 of Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Karen...

Mar 22, 2016

Alice Walker, 89, of Paducah took her place in heaven on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 after a short battle with cancer. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Murfreesboro, TN.

Alice was born in Newbern, TN on May 1, 1926 to her parents Thomas Jefferson Turner and Willie D. Fish Turner. She was the youngest...

Mar 21, 2016

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Billie Witte, 82, of Paducah passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Mrs. Witte was a homemaker and member of Southland Baptist Temple. She enjoyed spending time with her family.

Surviving is one daughter, Becky (Mike) Poyner of Paducah; two sons, Bill (Linda) Emerine of Benton, MO,...

Mar 21, 2016

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Wanda McGuire, 82, of Metropolis died on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Life Care Center in LaCenter.

Mrs. McGuire was a former CNA at Magnolia Manor Nursing Home in Metropolis and a member of Weaver Creek Baptist Church.

Surviving are two daughters, Sandra (James) Forthman of Brookport, Deborah (James) Ray of Metropolis;...

Mar 20, 2016

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Billy Nipp, 80, of Calvert City died on Sunday, March 20, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Nipp was a former foreman at GAF in Calvert City and a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are two daughters, Denise Dawes of Calvert City, Kendra Stearns of Calvert City; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson.

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Mar 16, 2016

Biography Mildred Gary Webb, 89, of Carmi, Il., formerly of Paducah, died Wednesday, March 16th, 2016 at the Wabash Christian Retirement Center of Carmi, Il. Arrangements are currently incomplete at Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah.

Mar 15, 2016

James C. “Jim” Crider, 83, of Paducah died Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Crider was a member of Southland Baptist Temple where he was an usher and also helped with the Nursing Home Ministry for many years. He was also a Kentucky Colonel and enjoyed gardening.

He is survived by his wife,...

Mar 15, 2016

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Charles Franklin Asbell, 70, of Paducah died on Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Barkley Center in Paducah.

Mr. Asbell was a former landscaper.

Surviving is one sister, Joan Garrett of Cumming, Ga.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Mildred Asbell.

No services are scheduled...

Mar 15, 2016

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Dallas Ray “Baby D” Woodford III – Edleman, 8, was carried by angels to be with Jesus on March 15th, 2016 at 7:28pm.

Dallas was a second grader at Hendron-Lone Oak Elementary School who loved riding four wheelers, hunting, and playing with his brother. He was also a member of Victory Full Gospel Church...

Mar 14, 2016

Dale Hill, 76, of Ft. Wayne, Ind., formerly of Paducah, died Monday, March 14th, 2016 at his home.

He is survived by his daughters, Monda Hill of Vienna, Il., and Deanna Hill of Ft. Wayne, Ind.; his sons, William Hill of Ft. Wayne, Ind., Warren Hill of Mayfield, Ky., Joe Dale Housden of Il., Ricky Housden of...

Mar 14, 2016

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Donna Kay Warren, 56, of Paducah died on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mrs. Warren was a former cook on a towboat and CNA.

Surviving is one son, Jason Curington of Mayfield; one daughter, Betty Hailey of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...

Mar 14, 2016

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Jerrald Warren Chandler, 88 of Clinton died on Monday, March 14, 2016 at his daughter’s house.

Mr. Chandler was a retired supervisor with the United States Postal Service and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Clinton.

Surviving is one daughter, Gaye Auxier of Murphysboro, IL;...

Mar 14, 2016

Elmer Lydon Jones, 68, of Paducah, formerly of Cave in Rock, IL died on Monday, March 14, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Jones was retired from Kroger’s and a Vietnam Veteran.

Surviving is two sisters, Rita Jones, Lois Worley; one brother, Edward Jones; and several nieces and nephews.

He was...

Mar 13, 2016

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Paul Morris, 72, of Paducah died on Sunday, March 13, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mr. Morris was a retired carpenter and of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Carla Morris of Paducah; two daughters, Paula Morris of Indiana, Kathy Morris of Indiana; two brothers, David...