Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 16, 2023

Judith E. McGinnis, 65 of Paducah, KY formerly of Metropolis, IL passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023 at Clinton Place Nursing Home in Clinton, KY.

Judith formerly worked for the Illinois Department of Corrections.

She is survived by her two siblings, Scott (Patricia) Jones of Benton, KY and Karen Arnold of Metropolis, IL; Nieces,...

Jan 16, 2023

John Knechtel, 75, of Paducah, passed away on Monday January 16, 2023 at River Haven Nursing and Rehab.

No memorial services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Jan 14, 2023

Melanie Ruth Wilkins, 48, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Paducah.

She was a Sous Chef at the Country Club. She loved to cook and was a very creative person who could make anything.  She loved riding motorcycles and listening to all types music, including Rock 'n Roll.  She was a very spiritual...

Jan 13, 2023

Michael John Lawrence, 61, of Paducah passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023, at his residence.

Michael was the former owner and operator of M.J. Lawrence Home Improvement and Roofing.  Michael loved his two favorite grand girls. He enjoyed time with his friend Clyde. He also loved talking about old cars and racing.

Surviving is...

Jan 13, 2023

Beloved husband, father, and grandfather Johnny Raffidy passed away on Friday, January 13, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. He was 81 years old.

Mr. Raffidy retired from Hannah Supply Co. of Paducah. He was a long time member of Friendship Baptist Church. Johnny loved music at an early age and enjoyed playing in the band...

Jan 12, 2023

Harold Lee Wynne, 74, of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at his home with family by his side. Harold is survived by his wife of 53 years, Marsha Hinners Wynne, one daughter Angie (Steve) Donaldson and one son Byron Wynne. Also one granddaughter Maegan (Ben) Miller of Paducah, Kentucky, two great-grandsons Jackson and Benson,...

Jan 12, 2023

Caroline Wade, 76, of Mayfield, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2023 at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Caroline had a creative soul. She could do anything from interior design, to quilting, to painting. Caroline also loved cooking for her family.

Caroline is survived by here children, Kent (Catherine) Price, Kim Price, and Kerri Price;...

Jan 11, 2023

Laquita Haynes, 83 of Paducah, passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She is survived by one daughter, Terri Robbins of Lexington, KY.  One son, Curt Haynes of Paducah.  One sister, Sandy Riley.  Six grandchildren; Tina Robbins, Jennifer Robbins,  Sarah Thomas, Jason Sikes, Brian Sikes and Christy Sikes....

Jan 11, 2023

Hannah Helm, 78, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at Providence Pointe.

She was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed sewing, crafting, and making quilts.

Surviving are her two children, James Robert (Trisha) Helm of Benton and Lori (Scott) Thompson of Smithland; two sisters, Shirley Porter of Metropolis and...

Jan 10, 2023

David Moss, 62, of Paducah, passed away early Tuesday morning, January 10, 2023 at his home after losing his battle with cancer.  He was surrounded by his family and friends.

David was of the Baptist faith and a member of the Brown Street Club.  He will be remembered by everyone he touched.  He was a graduate of...

Jan 7, 2023

Wayne Leroy Schneider, 82, of Gilbertsville, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at his home with his wife and three daughters by his side. He was born October 28,1940, in Peoria, IL, the son of John and Cornelia (Kauffman) Schneider. He was preceded in death by his Father, John; Mother, Cornelia; one brother, Harold Dean Schneider and...

Jan 6, 2023

Patricia “Pat” Hill, 69, of Paducah died on Friday, January 6, 2023, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Patricia formerly worked in food service industry and was a member of Christ Temple Apostolic Church.

Surviving is her husband, Anthony Hill of Paducah; three children, Laurie Lynn of Paducah, Tamala Lambert...

Jan 3, 2023

Shirley (Tibbs) Wilson, 71, of Mayfield, passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at her home.

Shirley was the owner of Dusty’s, a specialty retail shop located in Mayfield, in the 1990’s, as well as Stargazers, also located in Mayfield. Shirley was an avid fan of Thrift Shopping, and never missed a yard sale if she could help...

Jan 3, 2023

Donetta Sue Simmons, 74, of Smithland passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2023, at Crittenden County Health & Rehab.

Donetta was a homemaker and member of Salt & Light Church. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and crafting.

Surviving is her husband of 56 years, Larry Simmons of Smithland; two children, Shane Simmons of Texas and Teah...

Jan 2, 2023

Reynolds Auben Goode April 2, 1930 - January 2, 2023   Age 92 Dad passed peacefully while at rest from life unto life and his eternal home, as Jesus promised that he has prepared a room for us in His Father’s House; albeit the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21, which Dad loved to discuss and yearned for in his later...

Jan 2, 2023

Shannon Root, 73, of Metropolis, Il., died Monday January 2, 2023 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Richard of Metropolis; one daughter, Carmen (Brad) Sexton of Karnak Il; one son, Robert Root of Metropolis; one brother, Dennis (Barbie) Lewis; four sisters, Cheryl, Susie, Shelley Tina; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

She...

Jan 2, 2023

Margie Harris, 82, of Paducah passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023, at her home.

Margie was retired from Kmart. She enjoyed doing word searches and playing bingo.

Surviving is her daughter, Debra Shockley of Paducah; one brother, Donald Copeland of Paducah; one granddaughter, Nikki (Matt) Winters of Paducah; two great-grandchildren, Kinsley Winters and Kallan...

2023

Jane Richard Carrell left this earth to join her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 17, 2023.

Jane was born on September 4, 1946 to the late David and Mary Jeanette Nelson. She graduated Paducah Tilghman high School and retired as a nurse from Western Baptist Hospital. She attended West End Baptist church. She loved camping and...

2023

Wanda “Gail” Harpole, 76, of Paducah, made her journey to paradise on Thursday,

July 13, 2023, at her home after a lengthy illness with Alzheimer’s disease.

Gail was born August 12, 1946 at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, KY, and she lived

here her entire life.  She was the youngest child born ...

Dec 30, 2022

James Edward Spurlin, 46, of Brookport passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, while working in Paducah, KY.

James was a Millwright and worked for H.B. Fuller. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving is his mother, Minnie Garrett; his fiancé, Janette Spurlin; two children, Chelsey Glover and Zachary (Rachel) Glover; five siblings, Willard...