Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

May 5, 2020

Doyle Brent Ballard, 65, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at River Haven Nursing Home in Paducah.

Mr. Ballard was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his two children, Brent Ballard and Stacey Holler both of Paducah; two brothers, Roger Chapman of Paducah and Darren Dublin of California; five grandchildren; one great-grandson;...

May 5, 2020

Relma Swearingen, 92, of Reidland passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Swearingen was a retired shoemaker from Floorshiem Shoes, a member of the Red Hat Society, and a member of Oakland Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed yardwork, collecting vintage glassware, and packing her shotgun to kill the neighborhood moles.

Surviving...

May 3, 2020

Shelby Moyers, 73, of Paducah passed away May 3, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Rastus and Edith Fuller; her husband, Kenneth W. Moyers; one son, Timothy S. Moyers; one brother, Neal Fuller; and one great granddaughter, Oakley Marie Moyers.

She is survived by her daughters, Belinda Moore of Paducah and Monica...

May 3, 2020

Von Fortner, 81. of Benton passed away on Sunday May 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was a preacher, teacher and guidance counselor for over 30 years at area churches of Christ and schools.

He is survived by his wife, Maxie Fortner; three sons, Brad Fortner, Barry (Terri) Fortner and Brent...

May 2, 2020

Sue Ramsey, 89, died on Saturday, May 2,2020 at Metropolis Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL.

She was a homemaker and member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Paducah.

She is survived by her sons, Michael Ramsey of Paducah, and Mark Ramsey of Paducah; as well as four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

She was...

May 2, 2020

James Choat, 78, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at his home in Paducah.

Per his wishes, he will be cremated and no services will be held.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

May 2, 2020

Edna Alberta King, 96, of West Paducah, died May 2, 2020.

A resident of Paducah, Kentucky, “Bert” was a lifelong homemaker and friend to many. She rarely met a stranger and could make you laugh on the darkest day.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. King; one son, Michael Loren King;...

May 1, 2020

Bobby Dockery, 71, died on Friday, May 1,2020 at his home in West Paducah.

He worked at Michael’s Hardware  Store and was a member of Lovelaceville Methodist Church.

He is survived by numerous aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Elinor Dockery (Watson).

Private services...

Apr 28, 2020

Joseph Underwood, 38, of Bardwell died on Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Underwood 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.

Apr 27, 2020

Minnie B. Partin ,86, of Paducah died on Monday, April 27, 2020 at Murray-Calloway Hospital in Murray.

She was of the Catholic faith and had worked for many years as a waitress.

She is survived by her son, Tim Abanatha of Paducah, KY; as well as 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild.

Apr 25, 2020

It is with great sadness that of the family of Murell Eugene Reeves, 90, of Paducah went home to be with the Saturday, April 25, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Reeves was born on March 19, 1930. He grew up in Marshall County and graduated from Sharpe High School in 1947.  He then went on to serve...

Apr 24, 2020

Charles Little, 67, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, Illinois.

Charles was the founder of his roofing company, Charles Little Roofing. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially if he was fishing. Charles was also a card shark and loved shooting pool. He was a member of the Eagles #3135, the Paducah American...

Apr 23, 2020

Dottie Peters, 79, of Princeton, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Dottie is survived by two daughters, Denise (Raymond) Nixon and Roberta Lear; one brother, Dickie Holland; three grandchildren, Chadd (Martha) Carner, Dustin Moore, and Morgan Lear; one great-grandson, Westin Carner; four sisters-in-law, Brenda, Robbie, Mimi, and...

Apr 21, 2020

Mable Fischer, 80, of Hardin, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Mayfield Health and Rehab Center.

Before she retired, Mable was an administrative assistant for several years. In her free time, she could be found with a book in her hand or crocheting. She was a member of Dexter Hardin Methodist church.

Mable is...

Apr 20, 2020

Erik H. Vannoy, 39, formerly of Joppa, Illinois, passed away Monday, April 20th, 2020 at Mercy Health of Paducah.

Erik was survived by one son, Jace Andrew Bates of Brookport; step father, Scott Craig of Joppa; step brother, Brandon (Heather) Craig of Anna, IL.; nieces Kansas and Kaegan Craig; Uncle Gary (Connie) Sommer of Grand Chain; and...

Apr 19, 2020

Deborah Rhew, 71, of Paducah, died Sundaay, April 19, 2020 at her home.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Apr 19, 2020

Gladys Scarborough, 80, died on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her home in Metropolis, IL.

She was a retired school board employee and was both an office worker as well as a bus driver.

She is survived by her son, William P. Scarborough also of Metropolis.

She was preceded in death by her...

Apr 19, 2020

Freda DeZutter, 81 of Barnhart, Mo. passed away Sunday April 19, 2020 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab. in Calvert City, Kentucky.

No services are planned at this time.

Apr 16, 2020

James” Fatboy” Compton, 54, of Paducah passed away at 9:03pm on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Compton was a master electrician, a member of Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church, a 31-year member of IBEW Local 816, and a 1983 graduate of Reidland High School. He loved...

Apr 15, 2020

Shirley McElrath, 77, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Shirley was a longtime member of Eastside Holiness Church.  In her younger years Shirley loved bowling both with her family and in leagues.  Later in life she came to enjoy painting while listening to her favorite gospel and country...