Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jun 7, 2021

Beatrice Irene (Powell) Buchanan of Alice, TX and formerly of Paducah, KY passed away on Monday, June 7, 2021.

Beatrice, who went by “Bea” was born on August 23, 1938. Bea had four brothers. Bea professed to be of the Mormon faith. Bea attended school in Paducah, KY and graduated from Tilghman High School in 1956. Bea’s...

Jun 4, 2021

Roger G. Rix, 67, of Paducah passed away on Friday June 4, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He is survived by two sons, Ken (Jennifer) Rix and Scott (Jennifer) Rix; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis J. Rix and Pauline Crowe.

A memorial visitation will be...

Jun 3, 2021

James Moad, 79, of Barlow passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Countryside Nursing Home in Bardwell.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

May 31, 2021

Diania Laskowski, 80 of Paducah passed away Monday May 31, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

May 30, 2021

James Kimble, 63, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at his home.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

May 30, 2021

Howard Walton Faughn, 85, of Metropolis passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, in Paducah, KY.

He was born in Unionville, IL on May 14, 1936 and was of the Christian Faith. He was known for teaching, barbing, singing, and teaching motorcycle safety courses. He lived for the Lord and church.

Mr. Faughn was a...

May 30, 2021

Betty Sue Williams, 77, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Stone Creek Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Betty was retired from Florsheim Shoes. She was of the Assembly of God Faith and was a faithful Christian woman. She enjoyed listening to bluegrass gospel music, going to the lake, and watching her hummingbirds. But...

May 29, 2021

Wayne Dean Simmons age 65 of Mayfield, KY formerly of Sandwich, IL. passed away May 29, 2021, at Princeton Nursing Home in Princeton, KY.

Wayne was born February 26, 1956. He is the son of Karl Robert Simmons and Rita Jean Simmons. He married his wife Jacqueline Simmons on June 16th, 1990, and they were happily married...

May 28, 2021

Derek Graham Cunningham, 37, passed away on Friday, May 28th, 2021.

Derek Loved spending time with his family, especially spending time with his children. Derek also loved motorcycles, and spending time outdoors.

Derek is survived by his wife, Destiny Cunningham; four children, Alyssa Cunningham, Autumn Cunningham, Bryson Edgin, and Sophia Cunningham; his mother, Linda Morris;...

May 27, 2021

Marsha Beachel, 67, of Paducah passed away on Thursday May 27, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by four sons, Robert Marshall, Raymond Marshall, Jeremy (Miranda) Beachel and Jason Beachel; four sisters, Holly Cannon, Jill Stephens, Amy Reiss and Joe Townes; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

May 25, 2021

Emily Jean Swiney, age 88, passed away at her home in Princeton, Kentucky on May 25th, 2021. Emily was a security guard in Alaska and was also a stay-at-home mother and was of the Christian faith. She was a special lady that loved her family unconditionally, spending time with them and teaching them how to hunt and fish. She...

May 21, 2021

Eugenia Faye Mitchell, 67, of Paducah passed away on Friday May 21, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Mitchell was retired from Baptist Health as a registered nurse after 42 years of service and was a member of Bellview Baptist Church.  She loved visiting the beach and caring for others. Her favorite part of life was being...

May 19, 2021

Wanda June Lamb, 83, of West Paducah, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

May 19, 2021

Doug Kilgore, 69, of Princeton, passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Doug worked for over 20 years at Vulcan Machinery in Smithland. He was a hard-working man with a big heart. He was giving and was always eager to be a helping hand. Doug was also a loving father and grandfather.

May 18, 2021

Carol K. McGowan, 72, of Metropolis passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She will be cremated an 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.

May 16, 2021

Ronald Joel Hopper, 85, of Paducah passed away on Sunday May 16, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah

He enjoyed services at Faith Center of Paducah and was of the Baptist Faith

He was married 54 years to his life partner and love of his life, Lena Parsons Hopper. He...

May 16, 2021

James C. Milner, 65, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Mr. Milner will be cremated.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

May 15, 2021

On May 15, 2021, Stanley James Greicius passed away peacefully at the age of 76 in Paducah, Kentucky. Jim was born on February 14, 1945 to Kewanee, Illinois. Jim spent his childhood in Plymouth, Illinois and graduated from Lanphier High School in Springfield, Illinois.

After high school, Jim served in the Air Force and retired as an...

May 15, 2021

Michael Beck, 79, of Paducah died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Mr. Beck was born in New York City and was a graduate of Christopher Columbus High School in New York, NY.

He worked as a self employed truck driver.

He was preceded in death by...

May 15, 2021

James Dennis Leidecker, 67, of Paducah died on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Leidecker was a retired self-employed carpenter and member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. He was a veteran of the United States Army and the National Guard.

Surviving is his daughter, Jamie Leidecker of Auburn, Washington; two sisters, Paula...