Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Apr 12, 2020

Kirk Nelson Vowell, 56 years old, devoted husband, father, and grandfather went home to be with the Lord on Resurrection Sunday, April 12, 2020.

Mr. Vowell worked in the construction industry as a roofer.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Emmett Vowell and Hattie Sweeney Vowell; and one sister, Alecia Vowell Green.

Apr 12, 2020

Brenda V. Schwalm, 78, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, April 12, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital.

Brenda was a retired secretary and of the Methodist faith. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling and camping with her husband.

Brenda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Bill Schwalm Sr., and one son, Bill (Martha) Schwalm...

Apr 11, 2020

Bobbie Harris, 89, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Metropolis Rehabilitation and Health in Metropolis, IL.

Full military honors, to be determined at later date, at the Kentucky Veterans West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 11, 2020

Freddie Tucker Gilbert, 79, of Benton died on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Gilbert was a retired lab technician from Arkema Inc. and a member of Hardin Baptist Church.

Surviving are his three daughters, Savona Lomas of Pennsylvania, Brittany Puckett of Kevil, Chere Hampton...

Apr 10, 2020

Mary F Venturo 101, of Goreville, IL. died on Friday April 10, 2020 at her home.

She formerly worked in the housekeeping profession as well as in the hospitality industry along with her late husband Victor S Venturo.

She is survived by her two children, Patricia Kavanaugh of Goreville, IL. and Victor Venturo of Phoenix,...

Apr 9, 2020

Alan J. Kennedy, 49, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Private family memorial services are planned at later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 8, 2020

Frances Pownell, 68, of Symsonia passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at her residence.

She was a retired waitress and homemaker.

Surviving is her husband, David Pownell of Symsonia.

She will be cremated per her wishes and no services are scheduled at this time.

Online condolences may be left at...

Apr 5, 2020

Karen L Freels 65, died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at her home in Paducah, KY.

She was a life-long resident and was employed as a secretary.

She is survived by one sister, Kimberly Freels also of Paducah.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

No services are planned.

Apr 5, 2020

David Wayne Jackson, 65, of Mayfield died on Sunday, April 5, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Jackson was a retired machinist, carpenter, and mechanic. He was of the Christian Faith.

Surviving are his three children, Jason Jackson, Johnathon Jackson, and Rebecca Perkins all of Mayfield; his mother, Anita Sue Jackson of Mayfield; five siblings, Gerald...

Apr 4, 2020

Paul Williams, 103, of Fulton, Kentucky passed away on April 4, 2020 at Clinton Place in Clinton.

Memorial services will be at later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Apr 4, 2020

Dorthy Rajean Riley, 23 of Paducah, passed away April 4, 2020.

She is survived by her mother, Dody Jean Riley; grandmother, Jackie (Ma) Riley; two brothers, Jesse Wayne Riley and Joseph Michael West; one aunt, Terri Jo (Darrin)  Abren; and two cousins, Courtney Parker and Jordan Abren.

She was preceded in death by grandfather, Terry...

Apr 3, 2020

Philip Dismukes, 69, of Paducah passed away on Friday April 3, 2020 at Clinton Place in Clinton, Kentucky.

He a was proud Navy Veteran. Philip loved fishing, canoeing, and had a talent for fixing anything.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Carol Dismukes of Paducah; two sons, Zachary (Meghan)  Dismukes, Benjamin...

Apr 3, 2020

Patricia “Pat” Ann Landis, 74, of Metropolis passed away at 12:58pm on Friday, April 3, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side.

Pat was a retired quality control worker. She was a member of Waldo Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir, feeding children on the bus ministry, and spending time with...

Apr 2, 2020

Robert (Herb) Smith, 79 of Paducah passed away April 2, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Ecstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Private family burial will be at later date.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments

Mar 31, 2020

Norman Simison, 80, of Paducah died on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab Center in Metropolis, Illinois.

Norman was a retired from Florida Highway Department as a machinist and heavy equipment operator.

He is survived by his wife, Carmen Simison of Paducah; three sons; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

Preceding...

Mar 30, 2020

Paul Harrison Cornwell Sr., 57, of Paducah died on Monday, March 30, 2020 at his residence.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran.

Surviving are his two children, Paul Harrison Cornwell Jr. of Florida and Faith Hope Strickland of Tennessee; two stepdaughters, Ashley Linville-Long and Amanda Dixon; two sisters, Laura Cornwell and Mary Noles; one brother,...

Mar 28, 2020

Sam McCanless, 92, of Paducah, died Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab Center.

Sam was a retired pipefitter welder at Local 155 in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was a member of the congregation of Jehovah’s Witness.

Mr. McCanless is survived by his son Sammy McCanless and wife Sue of Owensboro; four grandchildren,...

Mar 27, 2020

Bill Wilks, 69, of West Paducah, KY passed away peacefully on Friday, March 27, 2020 at the Lourdes Mercy Health Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mr. Wilks was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. He was a retired pipefitter from Local 184 and a member of Milburn Chapel Presbyterian Church.

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Mar 24, 2020

Floyd Kirk Jr., 80, of Possum Trot died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Kirk was a retired security officer and of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving are his four children, Lallo Kirk, Maria Kirk, Robert Kirk, Christopher Kirk; six siblings, Everett Kirk, Brenda Abbott, Hazel Estepp, Julia DeVault, Jimmy Kirk, and Linda...

Mar 24, 2020

Mary Ransom, 89, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mary was a homemaker and a member of Southside Holiness Church. Mary was a collector of things and spent time playing cards and Bingo with her friends at Parkview. She loved her family and enjoyed the dear...