Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jul 15, 2015

Mark Gilbert, 60, of Paducah, died Wednesday, July 15th, 2015 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, Tn. Mark was a retired self-employed plumber and a member of Southland Baptist Temple in Paducah. He is survived by his father, Melvie Gilbert of Symsonia; three sisters, Wanda Purcell of Bowling Green, Ky., Brenda Thompson of Paducah, and Sherry LaGore of Paducah; and...

Jul 14, 2015

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Jimmie Dale Evan Sr, 74, a resident of the Pryorsburg community died at 7:10pm, Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Lakeway Nursing & Rehab. A former resident of IL where he was a part time cop and worked in security for 40 years. He was born July 14, 1941 in Graves County, KY to the late Roy L. and...

Jul 13, 2015

Kathleen L. Jarboe, 48, of Symsonia, died Monday July 13th, 2015 . She worked at McNabb Elementary School in the food service department. She is survived by her Husband, John R. Jarboe of Symsonia; four children, DruAnn Austin of Paducah, Dustin Gallatin of Paducah, Ethan Jarboe of Symsonia, and Tyler Jarboe of Symsonia; her mother, Drusilla Hamilton of Paducah; two...

Jul 12, 2015

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Leo Alfred Mott, age 86 of Eddyville died at 1:30a.m. Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired heavy equipment operator. He is survived by three daughters, Debbie Mott of Macon, IL, Brenda Gibbs of Poulan, GA, and Sherri Wallace of Eddyville, KY; six sons, Allen Mott of...

Jul 9, 2015

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Brian “Pappy” Keith Beyer, 41, of Paducah died on Thursday, July 9, 2015 in Paducah. Mr. Beyer was a former tow boater with Ingram Barge Company. Surviving is his wife, Mina Gail Riley of Paducah; two daughters, Stephanie Rae Beyer of Paducah, Samantha Joann Beyer of Ledbetter; two brothers, James Patrick of McHenry, IL, Paul “PJ” Neil Hayhurst...

Jul 9, 2015

Jack Harper, 89, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, July 9th, 2015 at Countryside Nursing and rehab of Bardwell. Jack was a navy veteran of WWII and owner and president of Jax Construction of Kevil, a member of 1st Presbyterian Church of Paducah, and was an avid golfer. He is survived by two sons, Brant (Judy) Harper of Murray, and Douglas...

Jul 6, 2015

James “Jimmy” Timmons, 86, of Paducah, KY, passed away at 12:14 p.m. Monday, July 6, at home surrounded by his family. Jimmy found comfort in his Christian faith and was looking forward to the day he would join his loved ones in heaven. Jimmy was born in Lowertown in 1929 and had vivid memories of growing up in downtown Paducah...

Jul 5, 2015

Donna Rutherford, 51, of Paducah, died Sunday morning, July 5th, 2015 at her home. She was a retired chemist with USEC. She is survived by her husband, Nathan; three sons, Dylan, Silas, and Adam Rutherford, all of Paducah; one sister, Debbie Brown of Dickson, Tn.; one brother, Richard Brown; and one granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her...

Jul 4, 2015

Frances Lamb, 94, of Kevil died Saturday, July 4, 2015 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah. Mrs. Lamb was a member of Harmony Baptist Church in West Paducah. She is survived by her son, Ronald Lamb (Doris)of Kevil, KY; one granddaughter, Marti Starks; and one great- granddaughter, Jada Starks. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Jul 4, 2015

Hank Thieleman, 59, of Reidland passed away on, Saturday, July 4, 2015 at his home with his family by his side. Hank was born on April 10, 1956 to the late William (Bill) Thieleman and Doris (Downs) Thieleman. He graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1974 and retired from Sara Lee Baking Company as a Route Sales Rep. Surviving...

Jul 2, 2015

Billy E. Wyatt, 83, of Paducah died on Thursday, July 02, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Wyatt was a carpenter, a Army veteran and a member of The Chief Paduke Post #31. He is survived by four daughters, Judy Wyatt of Paducah, Stacia Johnson of Bristol, IN, Miriame Crosslin of Vandalia, MI and Glenda Smead of Elkhart, IN; two...

Jul 2, 2015

Jean Rodgers Burton, 86, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mrs. Burton was a homemaker and active member of Heartland Worship Center. She enjoyed volunteering at the church in her spare time. Surviving are two sons, Ronnie Savage and wife, Karen of Chattanooga, TN; Ricky Savage and wife, Tana of Calvert City;...

Jun 28, 2015

Mary Payne Martin, age 86, of Paducah, died at 2: 27 p.m. Sunday, June 28, 2015 at the McCracken County Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Paducah, and retired as a Social Worker, having worked at the Friedman House and Charter Hospital. Survivors include her two daughter, Jackie Patterson, of Paducah, and...

Jun 25, 2015

Jewel passed gently into the loving arms of JESUS on Thursday morning, June 25, 2015 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO at the age of 92 after a short illness. She was born on April 15, 1923 in Metropolis, IL to James F. Bolden and Nora Robbins Bolden. In 1941 she married Hubert W. Shelby who predeceased her in 2001....

Jun 21, 2015

Venis O’Shea Haymes, 63, of Paducah died on Sunday, June 21, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital. Mrs. Haymes was a retired school teacher from Ballard County Schools and a member of Heartland Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, James Haymes of Paducah; one brother, Clayton Bingham of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jun 20, 2015

Ann Lynn Farrell, 80, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, June 20th, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah. Ann was an avid reader and gardener, and loved baking. In addition to her hobbies, she was former owner of Market Place Gallery of Paducah and she earned her RN license at the age of 60 years. Ann was an active member of...

Jun 19, 2015

Robert J. Blair, 66, of Paducah died on Friday, June 19, 2015 at Baptist Health Paducah. Surviving are one brother, Earl Blair of Paducah; one sister, Mildred Ann Mathis of Paducah; and two nephews, Bobby Sams and Ricky Mathis both of Paducah. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amil and Ruth Blair. No services are scheduled at this...

Jun 18, 2015

Thomas Albert Davenport, 59, of Paducah, died Thursday morning, June 18th, 2015 at his home. He was a retired self-employed mechanic and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his longtime companion, Diann Milton of Paducah; one son, Tommy Davenport of Paducah; one daughter, Melissa Davenport of Paducah; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Jun 14, 2015

William H. Gibson. 91, of Wickliffe died on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at LifeCare Center of La Center. Mr. Gibson was a farmer and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two sons, Ronnie William Gibson of Cunningham, Kenneth Gibson of Wickliffe; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Louise Gibson; one son, Donnie...

Jun 12, 2015

Edward Velvin “Zeke” Dyson, 95, of Paducah died Friday, June 12th, 2015 at his home. Mr. Dyson was retired from Midwest Dairy and McCracken County road department. He was also a member of Reidland United Methodist Church and an army veteran of World War II. He is survived by one son, Kent Dyson of Paducah; one daughter, Sandra Rodriguez of...