Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Nov 1, 2023

Jackie Scillion, 78, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Marion, IL.

He was born on June 6, 1945, in McCracken to the late Charlie Ray and Eva Oreskovich Scllion.

He served in the Army for 4 years before moving to Illinois where he spent most of his...

Oct 31, 2023

Curtis Bender, 60, of Barlow passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at River Haven Nursing Home in Paducah.

He formerly worked for Harris Engineering in Barlow as a welder. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads.

Surviving is his wife of 16 years, Martha Bender; three stepchildren, Amy (Ben) Fithen, Melissa Kelley, Jonathan (Jessica) Kelley; his...

Oct 30, 2023

Robert Lee Keeling Sr., 81, Metropolis passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Surviving is five daughters, Debra and husband Rick Noble of Metropolis, Sheila Bennett of Metropolis, Cheryl and husband Martin Robertson of Metropolis, Bobbi and husband Mark Simoneau of Metropolis, Brenda and husband Kent Kester of Metropolis; one son,...

Oct 27, 2023

Tony D. Bowler, 52, of Calvert City, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Tony was a kindhearted man who loved to joke around and never met a stranger. He worked as a roofer for many years. Tony liked to work on cars or ride motorcycles in...

Oct 27, 2023

Bertha May McElrath, 90, of Paducah passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.

Bertha leaves behind her son, Gary (Judy) McElrath of Paducah; two grandchildren, Kyla (James) Hresko of Port Charlotte, Florida, Lindsay (Jacob) Harper of Bowling Green; and great-granddaughter, Mahailee Parker.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 26, 2023

Ronnie Joe Hicks of Paducah passed away on October 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Ronnie was born in Paducah, KY on May 16, 1947.  He worked as a Chief Engineer for several different companies in the river industry that spanned over 35 years.  After his career on the river, he was a volunteer fire fighter...

Oct 26, 2023

Dan Burns, 79, of Cunningham, formerly of Herrin, IL., passed away on Thursday morning, October 26th, 2023 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Dan was someone who could do many things in life including his love for cooking, rebuilding cars and boats, and many other things he enjoyed. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam conflict....

Oct 25, 2023

Lee Ann Knighten, 40 of Paducah, died Wednesday October 25, 2023 at her home.

She is survived by two daughters: Jessa and Jada Knighten, both of Paducah.  Her parents, Donnie and Carolyn Knighten of Paducah.  One sister, Christy Moore of Paducah and Keith Knighten of Paducah. One nephew, Eli Knighten of Clinton.

A memorial visitation...

Oct 23, 2023

Faye Moore, 90, of Paducah, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaCenter.

Faye was a retired medical assistant. Faye loved to cook and cross stitch in her free time. She had a deep love for horses after she grew up around them. She also loved to be with her family, especially her...

Oct 20, 2023

Tim Powers, 58, of Paducah passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

He was a retired insulator from Local 37. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and collecting Snoopys. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Sandra “Sam” Powers; his father, Don Powers;...

Oct 19, 2023

It’s with great sadness the family of Kevin Lynn Ford announces his passing to his eternal home.

Kevin Lynn Ford, 50, of Carbondale, IL formerly of Barlow, KY passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at SIU Carbondale.

Kevin was the owner/operator of KLF Designs where he was an architect and draftsman. He was a...

Oct 18, 2023

Barbara Ladd, 64, of Brookport passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Barbara was the owner/operator of The Hair Place and co-owner of Performance Cycle. She was a member of Houser Grove Church of Christ and enjoyed going to motorcycle races.

Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Michael...

Oct 17, 2023

Joneth “Joni” Hilton, 78, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Joni was a home health aide before retiring.  After retirement, she loved to sit on her porch while enjoying a cup of coffee. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. Joni was a member of Powers United Methodist Church...

Oct 16, 2023

Kurt Patterson, 57, of Benton passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a deckhand in the tow boating industry. He enjoyed fishing.

Surviving is his brother, Sean Patterson of Paducah; his mother, Betty Patterson of Paducah; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2023

Howard “Howdy” Leroy Leonard age 88 passed away at home on October 15th, 2023, in Gilbertsville, KY. He was born March 22nd, 1935, in Butler, PA. He is the son of Howard and Gladys (Hay) Leonard.

Howard is survived by his brothers & sisters Jean (Larry) Stanley, Al (Elaine) Leonard, Florence “Flo” (Glen) Herold, Tom (Shannon) Leonard,...

Oct 14, 2023

Brian Johnson, 55, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

He formerly worked in the janitorial industry.

Surviving is his one sister, Mindy Kidd of Paducah; and several aunts, uncles, cousins; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Jean Johnson;...

Oct 13, 2023

Clifford Warren Browning, 79 of Paducah, passed from this life on Friday afternoon, October 13th, 2023 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Clifford was a Machinist and locally owned and ran The Marine and Industrial Machine Shop from approximately 1987 until 2000 on the southside of Paducah. Clifford also worked on towboats as well. He was a member...

Oct 12, 2023

Jim Cook, 75, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Benton, KY while doing what he loved.

He was the longtime owner/operator of River City Veneer.  He enjoyed hunting of all kinds, fishing, and woodworking.  He was a member of Quail Unlimited.  Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandson Greg.

Surviving is...

Oct 9, 2023

Edna Earl Lamb, 86, of Paducah passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

She is survived by two brothers; Gary Lamb of Paducah and Terry (TL) Lamb of Hickory; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl E. Lamb and Dorothy Morine Jackson Lamb; four...

Oct 7, 2023

John Eagan Goodhue, 74, of Paducah, KY, passed away at his home on 10/07/23 after a courageous battle with cancer. The diagnosis never slowed his zest for life and competition. He strived to remain in peak health, amazing his physicians and friends. John was born on 9/10/49 in Atlanta, GA to Wistar Evans Goodhue and Anne Eagan Goodhue. He...