Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Aug 14, 2020

Glenn Ray Embry, 60, of Wickliffe, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020.

Glenn was born on February 13, 1960 in Henderson, Kentucky. He was a military veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was a member of Resurrection Kingdom Center in LaCenter, Ky. Glenn loved to hunt, fish, and

watch sports. He loved to...

Aug 13, 2020

James L. “Jimbo” Beierschmitt, 89, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Beierschmitt was retired from the United States Army after 20 years of service. He was also a Veteran of the United States Navy, as well as a member of VFW 1191 in Paducah.

Surviving...

Aug 10, 2020

Robert “Todd” Taylor, 56, of Reidland died on Monday, August 10, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Taylor was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Valerie Taylor of Reidland; one son, Matthew Taylor of Reidland; one daughter, Keyara Broadnax of California; his mother, Barbara Byerly; his stepfather, Don Byerly; one brother, Darrell Taylor of...

Aug 9, 2020

Joe Joiner, 81, died on Sunday, August 9, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

He worked in the transportation industry as a truck driver and was a member of the Farmland Missionary Baptist Church in Farmland, IN.

Joe is survived by his wife Sondra Joiner of Metropolis, IL;...

Aug 8, 2020

Timothy Owen Christian, 63, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Christian formerly worked in faculty maintenance and was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving is his two daughters, Stacy Weems of Metropolis and Sandra Kilgore of Lake Wales, FL.

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Aug 8, 2020

John Edward May

John “Peanut” May, 89, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center with his family by his side.

Mr. May was a 1950 graduate of Augusta Tilghman High School.  He was a Veteran of the U.S. Navy where he served as a...

Aug 7, 2020

David Ford, 62, of Mount Vernon, Kentucky, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Rockcastle Hospital in Mount Vernon.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 7, 2020

Christopher Shields, 58, of Paducah passed away on Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Graveside services will be Wednesday 1:00pm on Wednesday August 12, 2020 at Mt. Kenton Cemetery.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Aug 2, 2020

Chase Tyler Hansen, 24, died on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in Paducah, KY.

He was a member of Carpenters Local # 357 and attended Rest Church in Paducah.

Chase is survived by his parents, Lee Hansen and Michelle Hansen of Paducah; and a brother Wesley Hansen also of Paducah; as well as paternal grandmother, Mary...

Aug 1, 2020

Phyllis Rice, 87, of Paducah died on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Rice was a homemaker and pastors’ wife. She was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church.

Surviving is her husband, Carl Rice of Paducah; six children, Rebecca Walker of Idaho, Patrick Rice of Paducah, Shawn Rice of New Mexico,...

Jul 31, 2020

Matthew Cory Shelton, 35, of Ledbetter died on Friday, July 31, 2020 at his home.

Mr. Shelton worked in the autobody industry.

Surviving is his mother, Anita Shelton; two brothers, David Doom and Jason Shelton; one sister, Christy Acree; 11 nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and nephews

He was preceded in death...

Jul 29, 2020

David Larry Bragdon, 75, of Marion passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Memorial services will be at 2:00pm on Friday, July 31, 2020 at Lindsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Brent Easton officiating.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey...

Jul 27, 2020

Raymond Lewis Duffy, 65, of West Paducah, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Raymond was born on August 14, 1954 in Teaneck, New Jersey. He had a strong faith and belief in his Lord, which he manifested in his life. Raymond played the guitar and had a passion for...

Jul 25, 2020

Jason Lee Dowell, 43, of Paducah, went to be with his Heavenly Father on July 25, 2020.

Jason was a United States Army Veteran and a former member of the National Guard. He travelled extensively for missionary work to various locations in Africa, Hawaii, Alaska, and Haiti. Jason was self employed in the service industry. Jason was...

Jul 25, 2020

Donald W. Cowger, 93, died on Saturday, July 25,2020 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab in Calvert City, KY.

He was a veteran of World War Two and a veteran member of the U.S. Army.

He was a longtime employee in the automotive industry, having worked as a service manager for a dealership and later as...

Jul 22, 2020

Renee Rush, 38 of Metropolis, passed away on July 2020.

Memorial services are planned at later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jul 20, 2020

Ralph Turner, 70, of Cunningham died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at his home.

Surviving is his wife, Joyce Turner of Cunningham; three children, Robert Turner, Susie Pearson, Rita Turner; eleven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five sisters; one brother; and two stepsons.

He was preceded in death by his mother Susie Gleeson; his father, Harold Turner;...

Jul 20, 2020

Raymond Deshields ,69, died on Monday, July 20, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

He was self employed in several trades thru-out his life.

He is survived by his children, David Thomas Deshields of Pasadena, MD; David Deshields of Paducah Marty Deshields, sisters Cindy Toon, Debbie Hoffman and...

Jul 17, 2020

Janice Bowers 81, died on  Friday, July 17, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

She was retired, having worked on security staff at Paducah Regional Airport. She is survived by her daughters Melva Wiggins of Gatewood , MO; Melissa Sosbe of Paducah and a son Doyle Blanchard of Owensboro, KY. She is also survived by 5...

Jul 16, 2020

Aaron Gage Green, 26, of Paducah, died on Thursday, July 16th, 2020 in Paducah.

Aaron worked in the construction business. He had faith in his God, and attended non- denominational services.  Aaron had a great sense of humor. All who spent time with him always said he had a big heart.

Aaron is survived by...