Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Feb 9, 2016

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Roberta Lee Stringer, 80, of Paducah died on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. Stringer was a homemaker.

Surviving are five children, Shirley Alexander of Paducah, Artie Lee Mayfield of California, Dorothy Deal of California, Carolyn Burna of California, Robert Mayfield of California; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and...

Feb 5, 2016

Jerry Newcomb,78, of Grand Rivers died Friday evening, February 5th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Jerry was the first fire chief of the Grand Lakes Fire District and played an integral part of the fire dept. for 36 years. Jerry was a 30 yr. retired laborer for BF Goodrich and worked for the city of Grand...

Feb 5, 2016

Sarah Josette Derrick, 23, of Paducah, went to rest with our Lord and instantly became healed on Friday evening, February 5th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospice Center of Paducah.

Sarah graduated from Heath High School in 2010 and was trumpet section leader in band while attending there, and was in the 4H club. Sarah went on to West...

Feb 4, 2016

Linda Lee Burgess Clark, 87, of Symsonia, died Thursday morning, February 4th, 2016 at her home.

Linda was a retired manager of the Card and Candy shop that was on Broadway in Paducah. She was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by one son, Gary Wood of Symsonia; one daughter, Terri Dianne...

Feb 1, 2016

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Peter Bruce Reynolds, 71, of West Paducah died Monday February 1st, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Bruce was a retired construction worker for Air Products. Bruce was a member of the Masonic Lodge #542 of Calvert City, and Grace United Methodist Church of LaCenter. He was an Air Force veteran of the Vietnam...

Jan 30, 2016

Craig “Stubby” Stubblefield , 75, of Paducah died on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Stubblefield was retired from Ketton Correctional Center and of the Baptist Faith. Stubby was an outstanding athlete in his younger years.

Surviving is one son, Tony Stubblefield of Decatur, IL; two sisters, Dorothy Voyda of Columbus, OH, Judy...

Jan 29, 2016

Charlie Walker, 68, of Paducah died on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mr. Walker was a retired chemist for BF Goodrich, and owned and operated Quizno’s in Paducah. He was also a member of Rolling Hills Country Club.

Surviving is his wife, Darlene Walker; one son, Glenn...

Jan 28, 2016

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Michael Darnell, 57, of Paducah died on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Darnell was a sound technician for Chapman Music and the Kentucky Opry. He was also a member of Oasis Christian Center in Paducah.

Surviving is two brothers, James “Jim” Darnell of Murray, Barry Darnell of Concord,...

Jan 25, 2016

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Elizabeth S. Brown, 94, of Paducah, died Monday evening, January 25th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Elizabeth was a retired clerk for Paducah Power and a member of Fountain Ave. United Methodist Church of Paducah. She was a loving mother and grandmother, loved listening to music, and was an avid reader and crossword...

Jan 24, 2016

Ralph Lee Mabrey 71, of Paducah, died Sunday 24th, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Ralph was a retired Paramedic in the emergency medical field with Angel of Mercy Regional. He graduated in the first EMT class in McCracken County in 1970, and he was one of the first Paramedics in McCracken County and worked for Angel...

Jan 24, 2016

William Martin Rose, 92, of Reidland died on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Rose was a veteran of the US Army serving in WWII in France and Germany, a retired employee of Shell Oil Company, working in Paducah and Louisville, and an avid and dedicated UK Wildcats and St. Louis Cardinal Fan.

Jan 21, 2016

Donald Gene Woodford, 55, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, January 21st, 2016 at his home with his family by his side.

Donald was a mechanic for Williams Maintenance Co. contracted for CCMA Calvert City. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He also worked on small engines, loved keeping a garden, and...

Jan 20, 2016

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William “Jack” Rodeghero, 91, of Paducah died on Wednesday, January 20, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Rodeghero was a retired carpenter and member of Saint Thomas Moore Catholic Church.

Surviving is his wife, Peggy Rodeghero of Paducah; three sons, Dennis Rodeghero of Joliet, IL,...

Jan 19, 2016

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Betty Bristoe, 80, of Mayfield died on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at Jackson Purchase Medical Center in Mayfield.

Mrs. Bristoe was a retired textile worker and member of Saint Jerome Catholic Church in Fancy Farm.

Surviving is one son, Thomas Bristoe of Mayfield; one daughter, Carolyn Evans of Mayfield; one sister, Theresa...

Jan 18, 2016

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Marjorie J. Hawes, 94, of Metropolis died on Monday, January 18, 2016 at Misty Meadows Assisted Living.

Mrs. Hawes was a retired school teacher and member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church.

Surviving is one daughter, Beverly Bohus of Chicago, IL; one son, David Hawes of Fulton, IL; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and...

Jan 18, 2016

Charlotte Ballard, 72, of Metropolis, died Monday morning, January 18th, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Before her retirement Charlotte was an executive secretary for the Matsushita Company in Danville, Ky. And a member of The Good Shepherd United Methodist Church in Murray, Ky.

She is survived by her husband, Eron Ballard, three children, Kathy...

Jan 17, 2016

Louis “Dude” Wetherington, 79, of Hamletsburg, Il. died Sunday, January 17th, 2016 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Louis worked for the Ford Motor Co. for several years before becoming a self-employed construction worker and was involved with farming.

Louis had a love and a passion for motorcycling that never left him his entire life. He...

Jan 16, 2016

Katie “Katiebug” McFarland, 18, of Ledbetter passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2016 in an automotive accident.

Katie was a graduate of Livingston County Central High School. She enjoyed horseback riding, hunting, fishing, mudding and anything outdoors.

Surviving are her parents, J.K. McFarland and Kachelle Ford both of Marshall County; three sisters, Mercedes Wheeler of...

Jan 16, 2016

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Jerry Mack Seay Sr., 81, of Calvert City died Saturday, January 16, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Mr. Seay was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Local 181.

He is survived by his wife, Gayle Seay; two sons, Tom Seay (Debbie) of Calvert City, KY, and John Seay of...

Jan 14, 2016

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Geraldine “Jerry” L. Jones, 80, of Paducah died on Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Barkley Center in Paducah.

Ms. Jones was a retired custodian from Paducah Public Schools and formerly worked for Hallmark in Paducah.

Surviving are two sisters, Valerie “Val” Patt of Paducah, Rose McClure of San Antonio, TX; and several...