Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Dec 27, 2014

Cindy Wing, 50, of Symsonia died on Saturday December 27, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Wing was worked in the customer service department at Links. Surviving is one daughter, Katie Dawn Wing of Symsonia; one brother, Marvin Goforth; and her parents, Robert and Norma Willamson of Symsonia. Funeral will be at 1:00pm on Wednesday at Lindsey Funeral Home with...

Dec 27, 2014

Gloria June Gieseke, 88 of Paducah, formerly of Graham, KY passed away at 4:10pm December 27, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. June was born March 6, 1926 in Graham, Kentucky. She had worked as a nurse’s aide, then as a homemaker, housewife and mother. She was of the Church of Christ faith. Surviving are one son, Robert Earl (Jamie)...

Dec 26, 2014

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Gary Lynn Baker, 61 of Paducah died at 4:00am Friday, December 26, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Baker was a retired welder at Marine Waste of Paducah and a member of Bethel Holiness Church. Surviving are his mother, Mary Edna Gibson of Paducah; three brothers, Stevie Crouch of Paducah, Albert Henry Baker Jr. of Paducah, and Billy Gibson...

Dec 23, 2014

Bertha Lee Ruggles, 96, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Ruggles was retired from the State of Kentucky and was a door greeter at Walmart. Surviving is three grandchildren, Sharon Maples of Paducah, Barbara Sullenger of Paducah, William M. Ruggles of Benton; four great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren; two sisters, Pearl Holmes...

Dec 23, 2014

Hollie J. Thomasson, 94, of Symsonia died on Tuesday December 23, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Thomasson was a retired brick mason. Surviving is one son, Randall Thomasson of Murray. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bradley W. Thomasson and Lula Elizabeth Cornwell. Graveside services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday at Clarks River Cemetery. Lindsey Funeral Home...

Dec 21, 2014

Rose Durr, 53, of Kevil died on Sunday December 21, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Durr was formerly a housekeeper at Drury Inn Hotel. Surviving is her husband, Gregory Durr of Kevil; two daughters, Candice Rose Durr of Kevil, Beth Allen of Paducah; her father, William Vaughn; one sister, Rebecca Bradford of Paducah; and one grandchild. She was preceded...

Dec 21, 2014

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Irene May Riley, 87, of Farmington passed away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Spring Creek Health Care in Murray, KY. She is survived by three sons, Edwin (Trena) Riley of Lone Oak, Kevin (Jennifer) Riley of Farmington, Justin (Alison) Riley of Paducah; five grandchildren; her twin sister, Elsie Wilson of Alpine, TX; and several nieces and nephews....

Dec 20, 2014

Terry L Doughty, 67, of Paducah died on Saturday December 21, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Doughty was a self-employed laborer and attended Salt & Light Community Church. Surviving is several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Milburn and Rachel Doughty. Graveside services will be at 11:00am on Tuesday at Clarks River Cemetery with the Rev....

Dec 19, 2014

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Ann Hopkins, 93, of Paducah passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Friday, December 19, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Mrs. Hopkins was an animal lover and enjoyed dancing. She is survived by one son, David Todd of Calvert City, KY; three daughters, Robin Hopkins of Fort Myers, FL, Cheri Staulcup of Greenley, CO, and Dawn Williams...

Dec 15, 2014

James Hart, 74, of Paducah went home to be with the Lord on Monday December 15, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Hart was the former co-owner of B&H Plumbing Company. He was a dedicated member and deacon at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church for fifteen years. He also served in the US Army during the Berlin crisis. He was...

Dec 15, 2014

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Larry Cochran, 70, of Paducah died on Monday December 15, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Cochran was retired from the HR department at Lockheed Martin. Surviving are his wife, Lesa Cochran of Paducah; one son, Timothy Cochran of Chester, IL; three brothers; four sisters; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents. No services are...

Dec 14, 2014

Beverly Ann Sells, 79, of Paducah died on Sunday December 14, 2014 at Barkley Center in Paducah. Mrs. Sells was a retired beautician. Surviving is one daughter, Belinda Smith of Paducah; and six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, General Marion Teeple and James Effie Teeple; and her husband Donald John Sells; two sons; two brothers; and...

Dec 13, 2014

Reverend James T. Garland, 85, born in Paducah, Kentucky, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2014, in Jacksonville, Florida. He started his ministries on November 24, 1949. He pastored the following churches: Carrsville Baptist Church 1954-1955, Wice Baptist Church 1956-1961, Little Cypress Baptist Church 1961-1966, Columbus Baptist Church 1967-1972, Marion Second Baptist Church 1972-1973, and Hazel Baptist Church 1973-1992. He...

Dec 13, 2014

Megan Danielle Cooper, 23, of Murray died Saturday December 13th in Murray, Ky. Ms. Cooper was attending WKCTC to become a cosmetologist. She is survived by her father, Chris Cooper; one brother, Billy (Miranda) Cooper of Paducah; three grandparents, Billy and Annette Adams of Paducah and Tincie Ford of West Paducah; one nephew, Bladen Cooper of Mayfield; and one niece,...

Dec 12, 2014

Roger Carraway, 68, of Paducah died on Friday December 12, 2014 at McCracken Nursing & Rehab. Mr. Carraway was retired from the Healthcare industry and attended Grace Episcopal Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie Carraway and Ruby Chandler. Services will be held at a later date. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements....

Dec 12, 2014

Edward Warwick, 79, of Metropolis, IL passed away December 12th, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah after an extended illness. He was born in Massac County, IL June 25th, 1935 to Claude and Reba E Burnett Warwick. Mr. Warwick was retired and did odd jobs around Massac County. Survivors include a beloved companion, Donna Strange; one daughter, Gina Mann...

Dec 11, 2014

Laurie Lenora Lantrip, 52, died Thursday afternoon December 11, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Arrangements are incomplete at Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah.

Dec 11, 2014

Heather Marie Sell, 31, of Paducah passed away Thursday December 11th, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah. She was a self-employed Hairdresser. She is survived by her husband, Russell Miller; one son, Aaron Sell; her mother, Patricia Novak; all of Paducah. She was preceded in death by her father. A family memorial service will be held at a later date....

Dec 11, 2014

Ina Watkins, 67, of Paducah passed away on Thursday December 11, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital. Ms. Watkins was a homemaker and member of the Eagles Club. Surviving are two brothers, Brad Watkins of Boaz, Kelly Watkins of Clarksville; four sisters, Alecia Hayden of Paducah, Frances Scott of Kevil, Jane Reynolds of Kevil, Paula Edwards of Metropolis; and several nieces and...

Dec 10, 2014

Johnny Lee Sisk, 68, of Benton died on Wednesday December 10, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Sisk was retired from AT&T. Surviving are his wife, Terrie Sisk of Benton; one daughter, Destiny Marschner of Paducah; one sister, Donna Robinson of California; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents, Merritt James Sisk and Sally Mae Sisk....