Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Sep 19, 2021

Shelby Michelle Lowry, 24, of Kevil died on Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Shelby worked in the retail industry.

Surviving is her parents, Billy and Diana Lowry of Kevil; one brother, Matthew Dylan Lowry of Kevil; one sister, Jenny Lowry of Paducah; and one nephew.

Memorial vigil will be held...

Sep 19, 2021

Charles Meade Evans Jr. (Charlie), age 62, passed away on September 19th, 2021, in Paducah, KY. Charles was a Christian, devoted to both his faith and his family. In his life, Charles worked as an operator at E.E.I. In his spare time, he enjoyed playing drums, building guns, fixing cars, and was also a dirt bike racer in his...

Sep 18, 2021

Ronnie Roberts, 74, of Sharpe formerly of Paducah passed away on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Ronnie retired from Atmos as a supervisor with over 35 years of service and was of the Christian faith. He was an avid sports fan. He enjoyed collecting coins and spending time with his grandchildren.

Surviving...

Sep 18, 2021

Jeff “Slammer” Tidaback, 56, of Paducah, died Saturday, September 18, 2021 at his home.

Jeff was a truck driver for many years and of the Lutheran Faith.

Jeff is survived by two children, Robert Tidaback and Casey Tidaback; his parents, Darryl and Diane Tidaback; two siblings, Deborah Cyr and Randy Tidaback; four grandchildren; and several...

Sep 17, 2021

Jackie Shaffer, 77, of Kevil passed away on Friday September 17, 2021 at Stonecreek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah.

He is survived by one daughter, Kelly (Jimmy) Wray; one son, Glenn (Peter) Shaffer; and two grandsons, T. J. and Peyton Wray.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Duward Shaffer and Rosa Lee...

Sep 17, 2021

Tony Lee Kilgore, age 64, passed away on September 17th, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 16, 2021

Frank E. Hall Sr., 67, of Metropolis, Illinois; passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky; surrounded by his close family.

Frank loved the Chicago Cubs, Mr. Pibb, Fishing, and Westerns. He loved to make people laugh, always had something funny to say. He was a good friend, and a lovable...

Sep 16, 2021

Joseph “Earl” Champy, 89, of Paducah, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at his home.

Earl was a machinist and of the Catholic faith

Earl is survived by one son, Joe Earl Champy; nine siblings, Frances Gooch, Christina Crouch, Mary Lou Cain, Elizabeth Littleton, Audrey Jaramillo, Mary Ann Alexander, John Champy, Jane Flynn, and David Champy;...

Sep 14, 2021

John “Pa” Buchanan, 73, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021, at his residence.

John worked as a repair man in the electronics industry. He was a member of Rosebower Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran who served his country in the Vietnam War. Working with electronics was his hobby.

Surviving is...

Sep 12, 2021

Kathleen Darnell Watson, age 88, formerly of Ledbetter, KY, passed away at home on Sunday, September 12, 2021, in Jacksonville, NC. Ms. Watson was born on April 17, 1933 to the late Cecil and Vera Darnell.

She spent the majority of her life in Kentucky but spent her later years in North Carolina to be...

Sep 12, 2021

Gene Austin Dillard of Fredonia, KY, age 82, passed away on September 12th, 2021, in Marion, KY.

Gene served his nation in the United States Air Force, and worked as a craftsman in his life. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, traveling, camping, and spending time with his grandchildren.

Gene is survived by a...

Sep 12, 2021

Annetta Ballesteros, 82, of Kuttawa passed away on Sunday September 12, 2021 at her home.

No memorial services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.

Sep 11, 2021

Charles Monroe Gilpen, 74, of Wickliffe passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

He will be cremated and services 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.

Sep 11, 2021

Annie Walker Boyd, 80, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Annie formerly worked at Cagle Business Systems. She also worked at Walmart for 17 years talking to everyone who came through her line. She was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church. She enjoyed fishing, shopping, spending time with her family,...

Sep 9, 2021

Linda Sue Ruschak, 68, of Metropolis formerly of Vienna passed away on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Linda was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Faith. She enjoyed working with flowers, making wreaths, and gardening.

Surviving is her daughter, Leanne (Joseph) Copeland of Utica, KY; two grandchildren, Meagan (Rev. Andrew)...

Sep 9, 2021

Deonia Vinson McFarland, 59, of Benton passed away on Thursday September 9, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

She is survived by husband, Mark Blissit.   One son, Timothy McFarland Jr.; one sister,  Lee Gill; one brother, Randall Vinson; two grandchildren, Abbi and Michael McFarland: and one uncle, Bobby Houser.

She was preceded in death by...

Sep 8, 2021

Dorothy Mae Ort, 91, of Paducah died on Wednesday, September 8, 2021, at her home.

Mrs. Ort formerly worked at Metzger Packing Company and was of the Pentecostal Faith.

Surviving are her children, Dinna Irene Oxford, Delilah June Bandy, Vernon Cecil Bottoms, Rose Kaylene Cuevas; 16 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

She...

Sep 8, 2021

Venita L. Loranger, 72, of Mayfield, passed away Wednesday, September 8, 2021 at Mills Health and Rehab Center.

Venita was a homemaker who volunteered her time to the West Kentucky Allied Services. She loved to sew and do other various types of crafting in her free time. Venita’s world revolved around her family, especially the grandkids. She...

Sep 7, 2021

Blanca Rosa Fiser, 99, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday September 7, 2021 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah.

Blanca was born in 1922 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. She met her husband, Van Fiser, while he was serving in the military during the World War II. The two married and came to Kentucky to start their life together....

Sep 7, 2021

Edwin Ruffalo, 78, of West Paducah passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Edwin was a retired truck driver and member of Victory Assembly Worship Center. He enjoyed collecting coins, riding horses, and riding his motorcycles.

Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Aileen Ruffalo; one son, Chris (Candice)...