Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Feb 2, 2014

Alice Marie Garnett Pearson, 60, of Paducah passed away Sunday at McCracken Nursing and Rehab Center. She was a retired retail clerk. She is survived by one daughter; Jennifer Kongkeoviman of Ca., two brothers; Clarence Junior Garnett of West Paducah & John Garnett of Paducah, two sisters; Martha Baird of Virginia. and Patricia Kevil of West Paducah, four grandchildren and...

Feb 1, 2014

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David J. "Ponytail" Schmertman, 55, of Metropolis, Ill. died Saturday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Schmertman was a automotive mechanic and Army Veteran. Surviving are his Father-Paul L. Schmertman of Horseshoe, N.C., 1 Son-Cory Kuehne of Rockford, Ill., 2-Daughters, Jolene Taylor of Metropolis, Tiffany Taylor of Metropolis, 2-Brothers, Jeff Williams of Metropolis, David Williams of Metropolis 3-Sisters,...

Feb 1, 2014

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Keith Witt, 61, of Paducah died on Saturday February 1, 2014 at his home. Mr. Witt was employed by Victor Enterprises in Paducah. No services are scheduled at this time. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 30, 2014

Biography Gerhard Gerry Pill, loving father, husband, son and great friend passed away Thursday, January 30th with his family by his side. He was a manager for Home Depot. He is survived by his wife; Valorie Pill of Barlow, one son; Tyler, five daughters; Ashley, Cassandra, Samantha, Kate, and Natalie, all of Barlow, mother; Lynda Pill of Barlow, one brother;...

Jan 28, 2014

George Buchheit, 78, of Paducah passed away Tuesday afternoon at his home with his family by his side. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of the United Sates Marine Corp. He is survived by his wife Nancy, two sons, three daughters, one brother, eight grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He...

Jan 27, 2014

Gary Dale Haney, 49, of Paducah gained his wings to meet Jesus at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, In. at 4:04am on Monday, January 27th 2014 surrounded by loved ones. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated. Mr. Haney is survived by a daughter; Chelsea Nicole Haney of Paducah, two grandchildren; Alayna Raelynn Bonn and Kyler Allen Bonn...

Jan 26, 2014

Marie Tomer, 93, of Paducah, died Monday, January 26, 2015, at Lourdes Hospital. Mrs. Tomer was a homemaker. Surviving is two daughters, Joyce Schoening of Ledbetter, Judith Petropulos of Lake in the Hills, IL; one son, Donald Sable of Crystal Lake, IL; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hans and...

Jan 25, 2014

Biography Joanne Driver, 62, of Paducah passed away Saturday morning at her home. She was a retail clerk for her father at Perry’s. She is survived by her devoted caregiver and sister Peggy Driver, sister Linda Russell of Ohio, one son; Cary (Ashli) Driver of Henderson, one daughter; Jackie (Kacey) Turner of Henderson, four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....

Jan 24, 2014

James Larry Wilkinson, 68 of Paducah died at 11:45 pm Friday, January 24, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Wilkinson was the retired Shop Manager at P & L Railroad. Surviving are his two daughters, Kristi Wilkinson and Tara Martin, both of Paducah; and one granddaughter. He was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. His parents were...

Jan 22, 2014

Lawrence E. LeNeave, 87 of Lone Oak died Wednesday, January 22nd, 2014 at 3:19am at Baptist health in Paducah. A WWII Navy veteran, he is survived by his wife of 67 years Marie LeNeave, two daughters; Shirley Bauermeister (Joe) of Calvert City and Julie Golightly (Mike) of Paducah, one brother; J.W. LeNeave (Linda) of Nashville, Tn., four grandchildren; Michael...

Jan 20, 2014

Rhonda Jo Riley, 46, of Kevil, died on Monday January 20, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Riley was a member of Grace Valley Independent Baptist Church in Kevil. Surviving are her husband, John Riley of Kevil; one daughter, Heather Wright of Kevil; her parents, Nathan and Sharon Mitchell of Kevil; and brother, Randy Mitchell of Melber; and several nieces and...

Jan 17, 2014

Ronnie L. Cope, 71, of Paducah passed away Friday morning at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a pipefitter with the Local #184 and loved to go crappie fishing. He was survived by his wife; Tommie of Paducah, one daughter; Sue (Ronnie) Devine of Benton, three grandchildren; J.D. and Hunter Devine of Benton and Tyler Cope of Paducah, one great...

Jan 15, 2014

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Walter Alfred Adcox, 81, of 2125 Mayfield-Metropolis Rd. in the Massac area of Paducah died at his home at 9:10am Wednesday, January 15, 2014. Mr. Adcox was born September 20, 1932. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Lone Oak High School. He served in the US Army in the 11th Airborne Division at Ft. Campbell, KY...

Jan 15, 2014

Lillie Mae Houston, 87, of Paducah passed away Wednesday at Jennie Stuart Medical Center at Hopkinsville. She was a homemaker. Surviving are a son; Sammy Jack Houston of Paducah, two daughters; Nancy Pat Schmidt of Richfield, Utah, and Rebecca Ann Wickham of Salt Lake City, Utah, one brother; Benny Foley of Michigan, 36 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews....

Jan 14, 2014

Marie Gaines Humphreys, 86, of Paducah died Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Humphreys was a member and pianist at Southside Baptist Church in Paducah for many years. She is survived by her daughter, Kathy “Cassy” Skelton of Paducah; two grandchildren, Tara Baker and Tana Williams; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Jan 12, 2014

Robert Lee Crawford, 58, of Metropolis died on Monday January 12, 2015 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab. Mr. Crawford was a former deckhand with the river industry. Surviving are his parents, Dennis and Joan Smith; one daughter, Kristal LeeAnn Crawford of Hamletsburg, IL; three grandchildren; several aunts and uncles; and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his brother,...

Jan 12, 2014

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Timothy Victor Palmer, 64, of Paducah died Sunday, January 12, 2014 at his home. Mr. Palmer was retired from the USMC and had great pride in his country. He was a member of the Marine Corps Association and the DAV. He was also an avid UK fan and great poker player, but mostly a very proud father and...

Jan 8, 2014

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Ella Johnson, of Paducah passed away Wednesday January 8th at Baptist Health of Paducah. She was retired from Lourdes Hospital as a pack room aide. She was a member of Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church where she was the Pastor’s nurse and a member of the choir. She is survived by her daughter; Gracie Johnson of Paducah, two...

Jan 4, 2014

Deana Louise Conner-Johnston, 49 of Benton died Thursday, January 4, 2014 at her residence. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, Bobby Johnston; her mother, Mary Jane Thompson of Paducah; her father, Norman L. Holden of Covington; three sons, Joey Arnett of Paducah, Jonathan Arnett of Paducah, and Joshua Arnett of Fort Campbell; four brothers, Donnie Conner...

Jan 3, 2014

Billy Joe Dowell, 81, of Paducah passed away Friday January 3rd at Baptist health of Paducah. He was a retired welder for Walker Boat Yard and a US Navy veteran. He is survived by two sons; Mark Dowell of Chapin, S.C., and Billy Joe Dowell of Lexington, S.C., one daughter; Karen Perez of Lexington, S.C., and three brothers; Bob...