Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Dec 29, 2021

Charlotte Ramsey, 66, of Mayfield died on Thursday, December 29, 2021 at her residence.

Charlotte was a retired cashier and of the Baptist Church. She enjoyed crocheting.

Surviving is her husband of 15 years, Larry Ramsey; two children, Mark Spence and Stephanie Shumaker; three stepchildren, Candy Dixon, Christy Ramsey, and April Ramsey; one brother, David...

Dec 28, 2021

Jo Ann Jameson Herndon of Paducah surrendered in her battle against dementia and cancer on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.

Jo Ann was born on December 6, 1939 to Percy and Eva Jameson. She was raised in the Paducah community where she attended school, graduating from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1958. She married Ray Johnson and had...

Dec 26, 2021

Norma Lee Cavitt, 86, of Metropolis, IL passed away on Sunday December 26, 2021 at her home in Paducah, KY. She was born to Buddie and Florida (Baynes) Johnston.

Norma is survived by one daughter, Karen Tyree; one son, Timothy Cavitt; and one daughter, Kim Cavitt Cooper and husband, John Cooper; five grandchildren, Joseph Chad Cavitt and...

Dec 25, 2021

Farmer Collins Jr., 93, of West Paducah went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 25, 2021 at his residence.

Junior was born in Middlesboro, KY on February 21, 1928.  He relocated to Louisville, KY along with his family during World War II.  Later he met and married Mildred Burton in 1949.  They moved to Paducah...

Dec 24, 2021

George Mahmet, 69, of Paducah, passed away Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

George was a roofer for many years. He had a creative mind, whether it was telling stories or drawing. George always enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He had a heart for animals, especially dogs....

Dec 24, 2021

Walter "Wally" Ryan passed away at his home December 24, 2021 surrounded by loved ones.

Wally was a graduate of Cairo High School and went on to join the US Navy where he served on the first voyage of the USS John F. Kennedy. He later retired as a tow boater in 1999. His love for the...

Dec 24, 2021

Lavina Joyce Talley, 63, of Grand Rivers passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021, at her residence.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 21, 2021

Linda Sue Wilbourn, 67, of Hickory died on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at her residence.

Linda was a retired bookkeeper from Wilson Office Supply and a member of Bryans Ford Baptist Church.

Surviving is her husband, Joe Stephen Wilbourn; one son, Stephen Wilbourn; one sister, Sharon Thomasson; and three grandchildren.

She...

Dec 20, 2021

Jamey Edward Ward, 51, of Paducah passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.

Jamey had a wonderful personality and great sense of humor. He kept a positive attitude no matter what the situation. He was loved very much by his friends and family.

He is survived by his three aunts and many cousins.

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Dec 19, 2021

Carl Edward Dillworth, 82, of Paducah passed on Sunday, December 19, 2021 at his residence.

Carl was a self-employed contractor, U.S. Navy Veteran, and member of Milburn Chapel Church. He loved his church and church family.

Surviving is his wife of 19 years, Pat Dillworth; one daughter, Carla (Doug) Herring; one son, Chris (Barbara) Dillworth;...

Dec 19, 2021

Keith Allen Sterling, 65, of Benton died on Sunday, December 19, 2021, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Keith worked at a dairy factory and was of the Jehovah Witness faith.

Surviving is his mother, Audrey Sterling; four siblings, Joel Sterling, Terri Grant, Neal Sterling, and Rhenda Compos.

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Dec 18, 2021

David Lee Phillips, 70, of Gallatin, TN formerly of Melber, KY passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 at St. Thomas West in Nashville, TN.

David was a minister at the Pennington Bend Church of Christ of Nashville, TN. He enjoyed fishing, reading, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving are his four children, Matthew...

Dec 18, 2021

Betty Jo Rankin, 88, of Boaz passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021, at her residence.

Betty was a homemaker and member of Hardmoney Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling and going out to eat.

Surviving are her four children, Lynn Pressler, Teague (Mary) Doggett, Mary (Joe) Doughty, Paul (Rhonda) Doggett; one brother; four sisters; seven...

Dec 16, 2021

Thelma Ayers, 98, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Private burial will be held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 16, 2021

Katherine E. Goad, 82, of Paducah passed away on Thursday December 16, 2021 at Providence Point in Paducah.

She was a faithful mother, grandmother, and member of Heartland Church. She loved her children, teaching Sunday School, doing crafts, and spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by one daughter;...

Dec 15, 2021

Joycee Gossett, 79, of Mayfield, passed away Wednesday, December 15, 2021 at Green Acres Health and Rehab.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 15, 2021

Rito Lopez, age 25, passed away on December 15, 2021, in Murray, KY. In his life, Rito was a caring man who always had a smile on his face, offering help to those in need. In his spare time, he enjoyed his dogs, baseball, video games, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Rito is survived by...

Dec 15, 2021

Eugenia Marie Johnson, 98, of Paducah, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.

Marie was born in Illinois on March 4, 1923 to the late Jack and Julia Cauhorn.

In 1941, she married Harvey M. Johnson. They had a daughter, Marietta (Johnson) Grissom, born on May 4, 1949. They were...

Dec 13, 2021

Sam E. Davis, Jr. 77 of Boaz died Monday December 13, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah. Family and friends are invited to attend a family planned Memorial Service for Sam at 12 noon Saturday January 22, 2022 at Northside Baptist Church in Mayfield, Kentucky.

Friends may visit with family starting...

Dec 13, 2021

Jeffery A. Tayeh, age 61, passed away on December 13th, 2021, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. In his life, Jeff was employed by Strom Engineering. He was also a member of North Pleasant Grove Church.

Jeff is survived by his children, Brittany Ann Reisner (Mayfield, KY) and Brad Jacobs (Freeport, IL); his siblings, Linda, Susan, and...