Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Holly Francis Anderson

Jul 22, 2022

Holly Francis Anderson, 48, of Wickliffe passed away on Friday, July 22, 2022 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

She will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Zachary Scott Stinson

Jul 21, 2022

Zachary Scott Stinson, 26, of Paducah passed away on Thursday July 21, 2022.

Memorial visitation will be from 11:00am to 12:00pm on Wednesday July 27, 2022 at Lindsey Funeral Home.

Memorial services will follow at 12:00pm with the Rev. John Aitken officiating.

Sue Carol (Wilson) Pickett

Jul 21, 2022

Sue Pickett, 73, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side.

Sue was a homemaker and faithful member of Bethel Tabernacle. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and being active within her church.

Surviving is her husband of 49 years, Mel Pickett of Paducah;...

Russell Allen Harris

Jul 20, 2022

Russell Allen Harris, 84, of Murray passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Baptist Health Paducah.

He will be cremated according to his wishes.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Heather Renee (Hopkins) Hotard

Jul 18, 2022

Heather Hotard, 47, of Ledbetter died on Monday, July 18, 2022, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Heather was a graduate of Livingston Central High School.

Surviving is her daughter, Jessika Apperson; her father, Rickie Hopkins of Ledbetter; her mother, Jan (Randy) Copeland; her grandmother, Rosemary Hopkins of Ledbetter; and...

Dale Smith

Jul 18, 2022

On July 18, 2022 Dale was welcomed into heaven after losing his battle with cancer in his hometown of Paducah. Born December 20, 1948 to Delma and Violet Smith. He was a graduate of Lone Oak High School.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 41 years, Suzanne, his sons Jeff Smith and Troy (Sherri) Caneer...

Michael Lynn Wade

Jul 16, 2022

Michael Lynn Wade, 70, of Water Valley passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022, at his residence.

He was a retired master carpenter.

Surviving is his wife, Wanda Wade; two daughters, Lorrie Wade Byrd and Shelley Renee Bush; two grandchildren, Lindsey Nichole Alexander and Cameron Michael Dale Bush.

He was preceded in death...

Charles Folsom

Jul 14, 2022

Charles Folsom, 84, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, July 15, 2022 at his home.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Joe Paul Koenig

Jul 13, 2022

Joe Paul Koenig, 86, of Kevil, KY, formerly of Kuttawa, KY and Murfreesboro, TN, gained his angel wings on Wednesday evening, July 13, 2022, at the Tennessee State Veterans Home in Clarksville, TN.

Joe was born in Dickens, Missouri and after graduation from Forsyth, MO High School he went on to serve in the United States Navy...

Robert Joe Attebury

Jul 11, 2022

Robert “Bobby Joe” Attebury, 79, of Paducah, passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at his home.

Robert was a draftsman at CTS in Paducah.

Robert is survived by two cousins, Walter Beasley and Harold Dacus.

Preceding Robert in death are his parents, Joe and Bernice Attebury.

Per his wishes, no services...

Elsie Jacobs

Jul 8, 2022

Elsie Eargle Jacobs passed away on July 8, 2022 at her home after extended care.

She was 99.  Her husband, Ernest Jacobs passed in 1988.  She had three children, Ernest (Becky)Jacobs, of Lebanon, TN; Marsha Mount Hyde (Joe) and Andy (Kim) Jacobs of Paducah.  5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. She was a member of First...

Joyce Nichols

Jul 8, 2022

Joyce Nichols, 72, of Paducah, passed away July 8, 2022 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Joyce loved riding around her hometown of Paducah. She loved being downtown and on the riverfront enjoying the scenery. Joyce loved her family dearly; her children and grandchildren were her pride and joys. Joyce was of the Baptist faith.

Joyce is...

Ben Edward Smith Sr.

Jul 7, 2022

Ben Edward Smith Sr., 65, of Gilbertsville died on Friday, July 7, 2022, at his residence.

He was a retired handyman.

Surviving are his two sons, Ben Smith of Union City, TN and Chris Smith of Paducah; four sisters, Lori Brien, Mary Lopez, Diane Smith, Vicki Smith; three grandchildren, Macie Alise Smith, Zoe Reese Smith,...

Glenn "Beetle" Bailey

Jul 4, 2022

Glenn "Beetle" Bailey, 79 of Paducah passed away Monday July 4, 2022 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

Mr. Bailey was a proud Army veteran and Purple Heart recipient.

Per Mr. Bailey's request, no services are planned at this time.  Private burial will be at a later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is handling arrangements...

Bonnie Lou Kortz

Jul 4, 2022

Bonnie Lou (Crowley) Kortz, 78, of Paducah passed away on Monday, July 4, 2022, at her residence.

She was a homemaker and member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and going to ballgames to watch her grandchildren.

Surviving is her husband of 59 years, Charles “Unc” Kortz of Paducah; three...

Ronald Lee Gelso

Jul 3, 2022

Ronnie Lee Gelso, 60, of Metropolis, passed away Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab.

Ronnie was known for his sense of humor. He always knew the right things to say to make those around him laugh when they needed it. He had amazing craftmanship when it came to woodworking. Ronnie was a member of...

Michele Lee (Borders) Miller

Jul 2, 2022

Michele Lee Miller, 49, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her daughter's residence.

She will be cremated and no services are scheduled at this time.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Tammy Lynn (Darling) Perkins

Jun 30, 2022

Tammy Lynn Perkins, 54, of Paducah, died on June 30th, 2022 at her home. Tammy was a Resident Assistant at The Lakes of Paducah. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and going to the beach with her family. Tammy is survived by her husband, Rodney; one daughter, Brittany (Nathaniel) Curtsinger of Brunswick, Ohio; one stepson, Jacob Perkins; one sister, Michelle (Chad) Lawson...

Jerry Lee Deaton

Jun 30, 2022

Jerry L. Deaton, 80, of Paducah died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He was a retired painter.

Surviving is his wife, Linda Deaton of Paducah; three sons, Jerry Deaton Jr. of Nashville, Leon Thomason of Mayfield, Russell Horton of Paducah; two daughters; one sister, Patsy Davis of Nashville; ten grandchildren; nine...

Janet Byassee

Jun 29, 2022

Janet Byassee, 69, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2022, at Baptist Health Hospital.

Janet worked for a number of years at Four Rivers. In her free time, she loved to crochet and write. She loved riding motorcycles and was a member of the Cycle Knights MC in Paducah. Janet enjoyed dancing, but her greatest joy...