Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Aug 13, 2015

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Danny Ray Middleton, 70, of Paducah died on Thursday, August 13, 2015 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. Mr. Middleton was a retired manager from Montgomery Wards and a member of Grace Episcopal Church. Surviving are two daughters, Melissa Middleton of Paducah, Brenda Middleton of Paducah; three brothers; three sisters; and several nieces and...

Aug 10, 2015

Donnie Lee “Buddy” Blair, 50, of Paducah passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 at his home. Mr. Blair was a supervisor at US Foods and enjoyed fishing and riding motorcycles. He was a member of Abundant Life Pentecostal Church. He is survived by six sisters, Sarah Hancock (Michael) of Paducah, JoAnn Wring (Charles) of West Paducah, Mary Ann Avery...

Aug 10, 2015

James Irvin Cobb, 57, of Ledbetter, died Monday morning, August 10, 2015 at Oakview Nursing Home of Calvert City. James was self-employed as owner and operator of Cobb Custom Hitches. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Barbara of Ledbetter; his mother, Patricia Mooney of Bellingham, Wa.; his other mom, Patricia “Bobo” Russell of Ledbetter;...

Aug 7, 2015

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Ophelia F. Lawrence, 72, of Paducah died on Friday, August 7, 2015 at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa. Mrs. Lawrence was a retired bookkeeper from FLW Outdoors. Surviving is her husband, Walter B. Lawrence of Paducah; two daughters, Denise Kennedy of Ashland City, TN, Stephanie Lawrence of Smithland; one son, Doug Jackson of New Albany, IN; one...

Aug 7, 2015

Biography Mable Jane Culp Reeder, 98, of Paducah, died Friday afternoon at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah. Mrs. Reeder was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother all of her life and loved her family and her pets very much. She was a homemaker for her family all her life. She is survived by her son, Dennis Ray (Diane) Reeder...

Aug 6, 2015

Brenda F. Hankins, 70, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, August 6th, 2015 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab of Metropolis, IL. She was the beloved wife of the late Jim Hankins. She loved to fish, go dancing, going shopping, and go riding on a Harley Davidson motorcycle when she could. Brenda also loved to watch and support her grandson Jared in...

Aug 3, 2015

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Anna Sue McIntosh, 85, of Paducah died on Monday, August 3, 2015 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab. Mrs. McIntosh was a former barber. Surviving is one son, Rudy Douthitt of Kuttawa; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Mayo Wren. Her parents were Rudy and Bola Shreeve. Private family services will...

Aug 1, 2015

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Bernice Marzee Bennett Skinner, 90, of Paducah died Saturday August 1st, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. Mrs. Skinner was a homemaker all of her life. She is survived by two brother in laws; two sister in laws; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harry Bennett and Edrie McKinny Bennett Riley;...

Aug 1, 2015

Clyde “Mac” McCullough, 81, of Ledbetter passed away peaceful on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at his residence. Mr. McCullough was retired from the U.S. Military after 21 years of service. He was a Vietnam Veteran, a KY Colonel, and a Sgt. 1st Class E7. He was of the Methodist Faith. Surviving is his wife of 31 years, Evelyn McCullough of...

Jul 30, 2015

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Catherine Ann Cowsert, 76, of Mounds died on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Cowsert was a retired vice president of Ace Air Conditioning. Surviving is her husband, Hershel Cowsert of Mounds; three sons, Daryl Cowsert of South Elgin, Gary Cowsert of Wickliffe, Dennis Cowsert of Wickliffe; two brothers; one sister; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and...

Jul 30, 2015

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James E. Hill Jr., 78, of Paducah died on Thursday, July, 30, 2015 at McCracken Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Hill was a former delivery driver for Starnes BBQ. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emitt James Hill and Beatrice Hill. No services are scheduled at this time. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of...

Jul 28, 2015

Edgar Leroy Thompson, 97, of Paducah, husband of Mina Lea Thomas Thompson, died Monday, July 27, 2015 at his residence. Born March, 18, 1918 in Ballard County, he was the son of the late Edgar Lee Thompson and Willie Harkless. His Stepmother was Ocie Dilday Thompson. Mr. Thompson was a World War II veteran, having served as a Lt. Colonel...

Jul 27, 2015

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Stephen Hermann, 82, of Paducah died on Monday, July, 27, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hermann was a former employee of Bunge Corporation in Bradley, IL. Surviving is four sons, Robert Gene Peas of Cypress, IL, Terry Allen Peas of Cary Grove, IL, Stephen Thomas Hermann of Johnson City, IL, Larry Peas of Marion, IL; one daughter, Mary...

Jul 26, 2015

William Gary Gourley, 73, of Paducah died on Sunday, July, 26, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Gourley was a retired US Treasury Agent and a member of Brookport First Christian Church. Surviving is his wife, Mary Ruth Gourley of Paducah; on son, David William Gourley of Gainesville, VA; one daughter, Kelly Lynne Bornefeld of Hendersonville, TN; and four...

Jul 23, 2015

William Boyd Hobbs, 77, of Paducah died on Wednesday, July, 22, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hobbs was a retired accountant and of the Baptist faith. He is survived by three children; five brothers, and two sisters He was preceded in death by his parents, George Damon Hobbs and Beulah Betty Hobbs; and one sister. Graveside service will be at...

Jul 22, 2015

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Robin Horn, 53, of Paducah died on Wednesday, July 23, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Horn was a retired Hair Stylist from Orlando, Florida. Surviving are parents, Bobby and Peggy Horn of Calvert City; and two sisters, Pamela Ann Taber of Grand Rivers, Christie Green of Calvert City. Private family services will be held at a later date....

Jul 21, 2015

Harrison Shrum Jr., 89, of Paducah, died Tuesday morning, July 21st, 2015 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab of Paducah. Harrison was an Army veteran of WWII, serving in the Pacific Theatre, and a retired self-employed mechanic. He is survived by three daughters, Donna Davis of Nesbit, MS., Lou Ann Metcalf of Paducah, and Joni Hiatt of Joppa, Il.; one son,...

Jul 20, 2015

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Robert “Buddy” Reed, 70, of New Concord died on Monday, July 20, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Reed was a retired from the City of Paducah Street Department and a member of New Jennyridge Church in Aurora. Surviving is two sons, Merlin Reed of Eddyville, Kevin Reed of Benton; one brother Marquis Reed of Kevil; one sister, Betty...

Jul 19, 2015

Bobby Don Hack, 73, of Paducah died Sunday, July 19, 2015 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Hack was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two sisters, Sharon Dunlap of West Paducah and Diane Canter of Mayfield, KY; two brothers, James Hack of Union City, TN and Jonathan Hack of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews. He was...

Jul 17, 2015

James Luther Stanly, 76, of Paducah died on Friday, July, 17, 2015 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Stanly was a retired power operator at USEC and a member of Broadway Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Brenda Lou Stanly of Paducah; two sons, Kenneth R. Stanly of Paducah and Steven D. Stanly of IL; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He...