Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Aug 7, 2022

Kirk B. Christensen, 80, of Paducah, formerly of Manti, Utah, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Kirk was a spiritual man with a gentle soul. Kirk always enjoyed dancing to his favorite music from the 60’s. He was a soccer referee for many years and loved his daily...

Aug 6, 2022

J.D. Lamb, 80, of Benton, KY passed away on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Calvert City Convalescent Center in Calvert City, KY.

J.D. retired from Marathon Ashland Petroleum Company as Assistant Terminal Manager. J.D. enjoyed woodworking, working in the yard and enjoyed traveling in their motor coach.

Surviving is his sister, Shirrin (Jim) Hutchens.

Aug 6, 2022

David E. Brown, 67, of Paducah died on Saturday, August 6, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

David was a retired project coordinator and attended Southland Baptist Temple.

Surviving is his wife, Cynthia Brown of Paducah; two sons, Cody Edward Brown and Jason R. Knudsen.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William...

Aug 5, 2022

Dolores Davies, 81, of Paducah, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab after a short, but courageous battle with an aggressive form of cancer.

She was born in Chicago, the daughter of George Bouzek and Loretta Marie Hojecki Bouzek. She had two sisters and three brothers, Marie, Dorothy, Joseph, George, and Fred. Her...

Aug 5, 2022

Edward Spencer Funkhouser, 80, of Metropolis, IL passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his residence.

He was retired from Choate Mental Health as Chief Engineer. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Anna. He was an avid sports fan always supporting his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed giving back to the children in...

Aug 4, 2022

Felecia Morrison, 61, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at her residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 4, 2022

Laura Joan Knight, 57, of Kuttawa passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

She will be cremated, and a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 3, 2022

Ralph Ludwig, 62, of Paducah, died Wednesday afternoon, August 3rd, 2022 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Ralph was a former employee of Kennedy Valve company and Totem Taxi Service, both of New York. Ralph was an avid side band radio operator for many years. He was also a man of the Christian faith and was one who enjoyed sharing his...

Aug 3, 2022

Timothy Grissom, 3, of Makanda, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at his home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 3, 2022

Arlene Marie Gillespie, 81, of Paducah, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at Baptist Health.

Arlene was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She never met a stranger and was a bright, kind soul who had an impact on those that she met. Arlene was very devout in her faith. She had...

Jul 31, 2022

Denise Lindsey, 48, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her residence.

Ms. Lindsey worked at Walmart.  She loved listening to music.

Denise is survived by her sister, Robin Cirrito; one aunt, Carol Holder; 3 uncles, Larry Lindsey, James Lindsey, and Jeffery Lindsey; 2 nephews, Jericho Cirrito and Christian Cirrito; and her...

Jul 31, 2022

Gregory Allen Davidson, 71, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, July 31, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Greg was an avid genealogist and die hard fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and sweet iced tea. He served during the Vietnam conflict and held a variety of jobs throughout his life, which yielded an untold number of stories that...

Jul 30, 2022

Jeffrey Tucker, 39, of Paducah, died on Saturday, July 30th, 2022 at Baptist Health of Paducah.

Jeffrey worked locally for Lynx Services of Paducah.

Jeffrey is survived by his wife of 5 years, Stormie; four children, Megan Tucker of Paducah, Stephanie Tucker of Paducah, Michael Tucker of Paducah, and RaeLynn Tucker of Paducah; two sisters,...

Jul 29, 2022

Kevin Elam Briggs, 63, of Paducah, passed away Friday, July 29, 2022 at his home.

Kevin was a lovable soul with a radiant personality and a passion for hair dressing. He started doing hair in the 70’s in Sikeston, Missouri. Kevin spent the last nine years working at Pur Bliss in Paducah. Kevin will be remembered for...

Jul 28, 2022

Jeffrey Lee Phillips, 54, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Jeffrey was formerly a dealer at Harrah’s in Metropolis and a U.S. Air Force Veteran.

Surviving is his mother, Doris Phillips of Paducah; three siblings, Jimmy (Toni) Phillips of Smithfield, NC, Tommy (Stacy) Phillips of...

Jul 28, 2022

John Spears, 83, of Paducah, went home to be with the Lord Thursday July 28th, 2022, at the Continue Care facility at Baptist Hospital of Paducah.

John was in the Milling and Manufacturing business until he retired. John was an avid fisherman and enjoyed bird hunting out in the Strawberry Hills area. He also loved growing and...

Jul 25, 2022

Joseph Lee Tucker, 37, of Paducah passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at his residence.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 24, 2022

Donna Lea Taylor, age 79, of Valrico, Florida passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022. Donna was born May 10, 1943, in West Memphis, Arkansas.

Donna enjoyed going to Church. She was a proud Christian and Loved Jesus Christ, her Family and being with her Children, Grandchildren, Great-Grandchildren, nieces and nephews. A hobby she liked was watching...

Jul 24, 2022

Bobby Joe Hicks, 64, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2022 at Mills Health & Rehab in Mayfield.

He will be cremated per his wishes.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 23, 2022

Robin Edward Rowland, 62 of Paducah passed away July 23, 2022 at his home.

He was Army veteran and of the Baptist Faith

He is survived by his wife, Enes Madriage Lopez Rowland of Paducah.  Three brothers, Duffy Rowland, Mike Rowland and Chris (Kelly) Rowland.  Two sisters, Edna (Phillip) Williamson and Karen (Jim) Kennemore.  And...