Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 26, 2012

Mary Bradford Dupree, 92 of Paducah passed away Thursday at 3:40PM at Western Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Dupree was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are one daughter, Monna Rhea and her husband William E. “Hoppy” Hayden of Paducah; grandchildren, Chris & his wife Libby Hayden, Mike & his wife Laura Jones Hayden, Teresa Hayden, and Jason Bradford; great grandchildren Sarah...

Jan 26, 2012

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Mary “Maggie” Gipson, 84 of Paducah passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 at her residence. She was a retired manager of the Gas Mart in Paducah and a member of First Church of the Nazarene. Surviving are three sons, Mike Gipson of Philpot, KY, Jimmy Gipson of Paducah, and Rick Gipson of Paducah; one sister, Willie Mae Beach...

Jan 25, 2012

Terry Lee Litchfield, of Paducah died at 9:35 pm Wednesday at Western Baptist Hospital. He was a tree trimmer with Townsend Tree Service. Surviving are his wife, Amy Lee Litchfield; his father, John W. Litchfield of Paducah; two sons, Arron James Michael Litchfield and James Taylor Andrew Wallace; seven daughters, Desirae Litchfield, Danielle Litchfield, Brittney Litchfield, Natosha Woodham, Stephanie Parsley,...

Jan 25, 2012

Herman Rea III, 58 of Paducah died Wednesday January 25, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Rea was a member of World Harvest Church of Paducah. He is survived by his wife, Rachel King Rea; five daughters, Tiara Rea of California, Tiffany Rea of St. Louis, Missouri, Sarah Merges of Paducah, Courtney King of Paducah, and Gabrielle King of Paducah; and...

Jan 23, 2012

Katie Vinson, 53 of Symsonia passed away Monday at her home. She attended Gospel Mission Worship Center. She is survived by her husband, Jim Crouch; one daughter, Ashley Crouch of Paducah; one brother; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son Clinton Vinson; and one sister. Her parents were James and Joyce Tackett Whitis. Services...

Jan 20, 2012

Linda “Nanny” Edwards, 68 of Paducah passed away at 1:17 am Friday, January 20th at Western Baptist Hospital. Linda, known affectionately as Nanny, was a retired dog groomer and kennel owner for over 30 years. She raised four children and was a devoted grandmother and great grandmother. She loved her dogs, as well as all animals. Surviving are two daughters,...

Jan 20, 2012

Virgie Iona Shumaker, 93 of Paducah passed away Friday at her home. Ms. Shumaker was of the Pentecostal faith. Surviving are one son, Phillip Day of Mt. Vernon, Missouri; two daughters, Pat (Ronald) Dodson of Paducah, Virginia (Mike) Swift of Calvert City; six grandsons; two granddaughters; twenty three great grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; one step-daughter; and several nieces and nephews....

Jan 16, 2012

Chris Smith, 91, of Paducah passed away Monday at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Smith was of the Methodist Faith. Surviving are his wife, Velma Smith of Paducah; three sons, Dewayne Smith of Paducah, Keith Smith of Paducah, Donnie Smith of Paducah; one daughter, Teresa Thompson of Paducah; two sisters; seven grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was...

Jan 16, 2012

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Fred Wilson Pittard, 82 passed away January 16, 2012 in Tallahassee, FL. He was born June 28, 1929, in Pulaski, Tennessee to the late Fred Eugene and Ruth Estes Pittard. He was a graduate of the University of Kentucky, with a Bachelor of Science, and was a chemical engineer for Atochem Chemical Corporation in Calvert City, Kentucky. He...

Jan 4, 2012

William Harold Jordan, 78 of Paducah died Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at 10:15 am at Medco Center of Paducah. Mr. Jordan was a former Boy Scout Leader and a member of Park Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Glenn and George. His parents were Homer and Iva Jordan. Graveside...

Dec 27, 2011

Carol Ann Ottway, 75 of Paducah passed away Tuesday December 27, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital. Ms. Ottway was of the Pentecostal Faith. She is survived by two sons, Michael Tharp of Paducah, and Chris Tharp of Paducah; one daughter, Laura Harper of Paducah; two brothers, Ivor Ottway of Paducah, Harry Ottway of Paducah; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews....

Dec 22, 2011

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Van D. Fiser, 89 of Paducah died at 9:15 am Thursday, December 22, 2011 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was a retired homebuilder and World War II Army veteran, and was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Blanca Rosa Fiser; two daughters, Jeanette Bone of Hickory and Linda Wilkes of Smithland; two sons, Tony...

Dec 14, 2011

Dec 13, 2011

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Beverly Cook 67, of Paducah passed away December 13th, 2011 at 5:05 AM at Western Baptist Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two brothers, Jerald Smith of Gilbertsville, and John Smith of Paducah; one aunt, Halene Neal of Paducah; dear friends, Edd and Vickie Roe; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...

Dec 10, 2011

Penny Lynn Myrick Faughn, 49, of Paducah passed away December 10, 2011 at 6:47PM at Lourdes Hospital. She was an employee of Days Inn, Paducah. Surviving are one son, Shane Lynn Faughn and his fiancé Ashley Strawser both of Paducah; one sister Tonie Myrick Schmitt and her fiancé Frank Smith of Paducah, one brother Barry Myrick of Paducah; and her...

Dec 5, 2011

Richard “Tiny” Mills, 59 of Paducah passed away Monday at Lourdes Hospital. Mr. Mills was a former employee of Hunter Marine. He is survived by one son, James Mills of Paducah; one daughter, Katie Mills of Mayfield; four brothers, James Dennis (Susan) Mills of Decatur, IL, Steve Martin (Martha) Mills of Paducah, Donnie Franklin Mills of Dallas, TX, Ronnie George...

Nov 27, 2011

John Currie, 57 of Paducah died Sunday at Oakview Nursing Home. No services have been scheduled at this time. Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Cremation will be performed by the Cremation Society of Paducah.

Nov 27, 2011

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Charles Cope, 55 of Calvert City died Sunday at Oakview Nursing Home. Surviving are one sister, Cinda Martens of Huntsville, AL; and one brother, Allen Cope of Paducah. There will not be any services. Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Cremation will be performed by the Cremation Society of Paducah.

Nov 27, 2011

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Francis N. Potter, 100 of Paducah died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Potter was an author and a US Army veteran. Surviving is his daughter, Lesley Mallory Allen of Gold Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by two brothers. His parents were Charles and Clara Potter. No services are scheduled at this time. Lindsey...

Nov 27, 2011

Francis N. Potter, 100 of Paducah died Sunday, November 27, 2011 at his residence. Mr. Potter was an author and a US Army veteran. Surviviing is his daughter, Lesley Mallory Allen of Gold Hill, NC. He was preceded in death by two brothers. His parents were Charles and Clara Potter. No services are scheduled at this time.