Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Mar 27, 2023

Donald Valentine, 82, of Benton passed away on Monday, March 27, 2023

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements

Mar 26, 2023

Betty Boulton, 68, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

She was a homemaker and attended Northside Church of God. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering.

Surviving is her husband of 46 years, Terry Boulton; three children, Brad Boulton, Jon Boulton, Dyanna Crabtree;...

Mar 25, 2023

Ted Stewart, 82, of Paducah went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 25, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He was born on February 19, 1941 in Paducah, KY.  Ted lived in Paducah his whole life, going to Paducah Tilghman High School and working for Crounse Corporation for 43 years.  Ted was a Christian...

Mar 24, 2023

Connie Lee Ashbaugh, 89, of Effingham, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023 at her granddaughter’s home in Paducah, Kentucky.

Connie was a wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great great grandmother.  Her family was the focus and joy of her life.

Connie is survived by four children, Sharon (Michael) Miller, William Lee (Iris) Ashbaugh,...

Mar 22, 2023

Wade Harris, 33, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at his residence.

He was formerly a technician at First Line Fire Extinguisher. He enjoyed working on car audio systems, cars, and UK Basketball.

Surviving is his mother, Kristen Harris; three children, Aleya Harris, Jaxon Harris, Millie Harris; two sisters, Shelley (Bruce) Tunnell...

Mar 22, 2023

Ian James Kirkpatrick of Calvert City, KY, age 44, passed away at his home on 3/22/23.

He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Lillian Kirkpatrick, his mother, Delores Robinson of Mayfield, KY, his father, Bill Kirkpatrick of Paducah, sister, Amber Constantine of Paducah, sister-in-law, Catherine Fuller and her spouse, Brad Fuller of Benton.

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Mar 20, 2023

Jo Elaine Farrell, 85, of Paducah passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023 at Riverhaven Nursing Home in Paducah.

She had retired from the accounting industry.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Arthur Farrell Jr.

She will be cremated, and no services will be held.

Online condolences may...

Mar 20, 2023

Willena LaRue Roberts, 88, of Murray, formerly of Gleason, TN passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, in the comfort of her home in Murray, KY.

Over the years Willena worked as a waitress, owned her own beauty shop, and was a sitter for the elderly and disabled. She was an active member of Abundant Life Assembly...

Mar 18, 2023

William “Bill” Monroe Ross Jr., 54, of Metropolis, IL passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Massac Memorial Hospital.

William was a self-employed business owner and real estate agent. He attended Waldo Baptist Church in Metropolis. He enjoyed playing golf, go cart racing, and spending time with his family, especially his grandbabies.

Surviving is...

Mar 17, 2023

Martha Sue Wallace, 77, of West Paducah, passed away Friday, March 17th, 2023 at River Haven Nursing Home of Paducah.

Martha was a lifelong homemaker and a member of Southland Baptist Temple of Paducah.

Martha is survived by five siblings, Patricia (Joe) Greenup of Ledbetter, Roy (Polly) Glisson Sr. of West Paducah, Charles (Donna) Glisson...

Mar 16, 2023

Teresa Pennington, 66, of Gilbertsville passed away Thursday March 16, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She is survived by her husband, Dan Pennington; four sons, Donnie Pennington, Cassey Pennington Reagan Pennington and Bobby Taylor; one daughter, Wendy Delph.; her father, Robert Smith; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was...

Mar 13, 2023

Camilla “Kim” Hougland, 82, of Paducah, went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 13, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Kim was a retired floral designer and a member of Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church.

Kim is survived by her three children, Deborah (Steve) Bohnert of...

Mar 11, 2023

Teresa Marie Grim, 63, of Burna, passed away Saturday, March 11th, 2023 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Teresa was retired from Siemens in Marion, Ky. And was of the Baptist faith. Teresa enjoyed cooking for her family, and tending to her flowers with her green thumb, but most especially enjoyed spending time with her grandbabies.

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Mar 10, 2023

Gary Johnson, sadly passed away on March 10th,2023 at Western Baptist Hospital after a short illness.

Gary, of Paducah, Ky, and formerly of Brule, WI. was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.  He was a US Army Veteran.

He retired from USEC as a quality manager. Gary enjoyed many activities, including golfing, horseshoe pitching, and...

Mar 9, 2023

Jonathan Seals, 36, of Brookport passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

He was known by many nicknames including Johnny, Lump, Mushroom, and Smack Ass.

Johnny worked as an insulator in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, walking, riding four wheelers, spending time with his nephew, and hitting up the Bridge Inn.

Surviving...

Mar 9, 2023

Terry Ray Emerson, 65, of Metropolis passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at his residence.

He was a retired truck driver from Lindell May Trucking and Southern Illinois Motor Express. He attended Mt. Sterling Cumberland Presbyterian Church. He loved his dog, Jake. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

Surviving...

Mar 8, 2023

Karen Moss, 65 of Paducah, passed away Wednesday March 8, 2023 at Continued Care @ Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy Moss of Paducah; two daughters, Joni (Stanley) Reed of Metropolis and Beth Milam of Paducah; father, Maurice Pearcy of New Columbia, IL; two brothers, Terry (Jan) Pearcy of...

Mar 7, 2023

Anthony Thomas McGroarty, 81, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospice in Paducah.

Tony was born in Tamaqua, PA on September 8, 1941, to John McGroarty and Mary Zupko McGroarty. He was a teacher for over 45 years for Lone Oak High School and St. Mary School System. He was...

Mar 7, 2023

James “Jim” Larry Woodyard, age ­­79, of Paducah, formerly of Smithland, died March 7th at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center after a lengthy struggle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Jim was born July 25, 1943, in the Pleasant Grove Community near Salem, Kentucky, the son of James Henry and Helen Roberta (Bebout) Woodyard.  He graduated from Livingston Central High...

Mar 6, 2023

Kenneth Harris, 83, of Fulton, passed away Monday, March 6, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Kenneth was an avid outdoorsman. He loved fishing, hunting, and hiking. He was also known for his skills in the garden. Kenneth was a painter who painted many buildings in Paducah. He was of the Christian Faith.

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