Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Mar 5, 2021

Hunter Dyer, 32, of Paducah, passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at his home.

Hunter was a hard-working man who could light up a room. He was outgoing and could make new friends wherever he went. Hunter’s heart was full of love for his family and friends. He loved riding his bike on sunny days.

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Mar 1, 2021

Pamela Taylor, 65, of Paducah passed away on Monday March 1, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 28, 2021

Lawrence R. “Lone Wolf” Fender, 69, of Grand Rivers, formerly of Marion, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Larry was born May 31, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois and was a truck driver for many years. You could always find Larry with his trusted dog, Gunner. He enjoyed fishing...

Feb 28, 2021

Jackie Blasingim, 70, of Paducah passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

He is survived by two daughters; Melissa Clapp and Hope Terry; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Buella Blasingim and three brothers.

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Feb 27, 2021

Richard James Leary Jr., 80, of Paducah died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

He will be cremated and no services will be held.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 27, 2021

Mark A. Floyd, 61, of Paducah died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence.

Mark was a retired carpenter.

Surviving are his two sons, Marcus Floyd of Golconda, IL and Daniel Floyd of Tampa, FL; three brothers, Danny, Ernie, and David; two sisters, Louise and Judy; and five grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Feb 23, 2021

Captain Timothy Pendergrass, age 68, of Paducah KY, passed away February 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was a TOWBOAT Captain for over 50 years, having started his River experience on the Towboats at 16 years old.  He often said there was nothing more beautiful than watching the Sunrise at daybreak on...

Feb 22, 2021

Sue “Mema” Arant, 78, of Paducah, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Sue worked for a number of years at Hillman’s Ferry and Canal Campground. The outdoors was her happy place. She spent time glamping at the campgrounds with her husband, Paul, surrounded by nature and...

Feb 21, 2021

Ernest “Pappy” Nicholes 74 of West Paducah passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at his home.

He was of the Baptist Faith.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Sue Nicholes.  Three daughters; Trina (Tim) Smith, Robbie (Stephen) Tarry and Bobbie (David) Griffin.  One sister; Nita Brown.  Two uncles;  Ronnie (Sue) Bradley...

Feb 20, 2021

Carolyn Sue Tackett, 60, of Paducah died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence.

Carolyn was a homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, Bob Tackett of Paducah; two sisters, Angel Mikeals and Brenda Temple; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Nellie Brown; and one...

Feb 20, 2021

Lavon Berry, 97, of Paducah died February 20, 2021 at her home.

She was a member of East Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Esther; two grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Berry; two sons, Ronnie and Jimmy; her parents, Mack and Clara...

Feb 19, 2021

Robert Clayton Stewart was born on July 13, 1959, to Bob and Julie Stewart. He grew up in Massac County and attended the school system there, graduating from Metropolis Community High School in 1977.

Clay loved sports, in particular basketball and baseball, and had the pleasure of serving as the Khoury League coach for many a young...

Feb 18, 2021

Sheila Smith, 71, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Continue Care in Paducah.

Sheila was a bundle of quirky fun, filled with enormous heart, kindness, and generosity. She was a gifted storyteller who always had an interesting tale to impart about something funny or strange that happened to her in life. Her words could...

Feb 16, 2021

Jennie Derease Reynolds, 61, of Paducah died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her residence.

Jennie was retired from Walmart where she worked as a manager.

Surviving is her daughter, Rebecca Reynolds of Paducah; two brothers, Robert Rhea of Louisville, and James Floyd Madden of Grand Rivers; and one grandson.

She is preceded...

Feb 15, 2021

James (Dusty) Wendell Rhodes, 79, of Kevil, went home with his Lord and Savior on February 15, 2021.

James is retired from the City of Paducah and had served his country in the United States Army.

James is survived by his 4 daughters, Paula (John) McCutchen of West Paducah, Ann Rhodes of East Liverpool, Ohio,...

Feb 14, 2021

Jerome “Jerry” Weitlauf, 79, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2021 at his residence.

He 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.

Feb 13, 2021

Donald Ellis Dowell of Calvert City passed from this life on Saturday February 13, 2021, 8 a.m. with his wife by his side.

Donnie leaves behind his wife of 50 year, Margaret Ligon Dowell, who he married on August 6, 1970.

Donnie is also survived by his two daughters, Laurie Dowell Pittman and Donna Ann...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert Eastham, 84, of Calvert City, passed away Friday, February 12, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

Bob spent many years as a carpenter and served in the Navy.

Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Lois Eastham; three children, Edward Gene Eastham, Cheryl Lynn Eastham Senter, and Michael Wayne Eastham; two sisters,...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert E. Eastham, 84, of Marshall county, died on February 12th, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. Arrangements are currently incomplete. Updates will be posted at a later time.

Feb 12, 2021

Susan Lutin, 69, of Paducah died on Friday, February 12, 2021 at Gather Suites in Paducah.

Susan was retired from Walmart and of the Catholic Faith.

Surviving are her two sons, Scott Lutin of Lexington, KY and Kevin Lutin of Cumming, GA; one brother, William Koll of Charleston, SC; and one granddaughter.

She...