Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Nov 6, 2019

Thomas V. Bateman of Mayfield passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Baptist Hospital in Paducah where he was surrounded by his family.

He was born and raised in Diamond Springs, California. He then moved to Kentucky in 1967 with his family. Thomas was a spontaneous get up and go Jack. He also coached baseball and softball....

Nov 6, 2019

Phyllis Marie Parker, 78, of Paducah died on Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Parker was retired from Owen’s Cleaners and of the Baptist faith.

Surviving is one son, Mike Ward of Paducah; two daughters, Rhonda Minton of Kevil and Melissa Harper of Eddyville; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.

She...

Nov 3, 2019

Lucy Schultzman, 76, of Paducah, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Parkview Nursing Home in Paducah.

Miss Schultzman received her Master’s degree in history from Murray State University. She worked as a court reporter and was a caregiver for her mother for many years.

Lucy is survived by four sisters: Angela Smith of Paducah,...

Nov 2, 2019

Barbara Newton, 63, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at her home.

Private family memorial services to be held at later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge or arrangements.

Nov 1, 2019

Donald Alfred Blankenship, 63, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Glynn Blankenship and Emma Lucille Blankenship.

He will be cremated per his wishes and no services will be held.

Online condolences...

Oct 30, 2019

Robert Glass, 61, of Kuttawa, died October 30, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He will be cremated and no services will be held.

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 26, 2019

Homer Lee Whitt Jr. ,74, died on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at his home in Fulton, KY. with his family in attendance.

He was a retired metal worker/ fabricator for the Goodyear Tire Co. and a member of the local congregation of the Jehovah’s Witnesses in Fulton, KY.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce...

Oct 23, 2019

Sharon Kay Turner Gough, 63 of Paducah, Kentucky left her earthly home on Wednesday October 23, 2019  at her home in Paducah.

Sharon was a retired CNA.  She enjoyed staying home, watching tv and arranging flowers.

She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Charles Gough of Paducah; one son, Shane (Helen) Blasingim of...

Oct 20, 2019

Jimmie Ray Young, 81 of Calvert City, passed away Sunday, October 20, 2019 at the Anna Mae Owen Hospice House in Murray.

Per his wishes, Jimmie Ray will be cremated, and no services will be held at this time.

Jimmie was a chemical operator, but most of us knew him for so much more. He...

Oct 18, 2019

Rita Faye Rogers, 72 of LaCenter, formerly of Lovelaceville, died Friday October 18, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She was a member of Lovelaceville Baptist Church.

She is survived by one daughter, Sherry Alvey of LaCenter; one son, Terry Rogers of Lovelaceville; three grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Oct 18, 2019

Robert “Robbo” Warren Bell, 68, of Mayfield passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Bell was a mechanic with Mayfield Lawn & Garden.

Surviving is his wife, Janice Bell; one son, John (Alicia) Bell of Mayfield; two sisters, Margot Perkins and Martha Wooldridge;...

Oct 18, 2019

Ian Thompson, 17, of Reidland, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at his home.

He was a student at McCracken County High School and a member of Reidland Baptist Church.

Ian is survived by his parents, Larry and Edita Thompson; one sister, Alena Cutrer; paternal grandfather Levi Thompson; maternal grandparents Clint and Kathy Ramey; two nieces,...

Oct 17, 2019

Alan Russell ,61, of Kevil died on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Alan was a lifelong Kentucky resident from Ballard county. He graduated Magna Cum Laude with a degree in political science and business from Murray State University in 1981. Alan was self-employed with a vacuum cleaner business for over 39 years. Well-read and...

Oct 13, 2019

Catherine Johnson, 76, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at her daughter’s residence.

She will be cremated, and services will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Oct 12, 2019

Minnie Jo James, 89, of Paducah passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Life Care Center in LaCenter.

Mrs. James formerly worked at Woolworth and was a member of First Christian Church in Paducah.  She was a lifetime member of Woodmen of the World.  Her hobbies were reading and making quilts for all the grandchildren and baby...

Oct 12, 2019

Theodore DeZutter, 89 of Calvert City passed away Oct. 12, 2019 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab.

Graveside services are planned at later date in Missouri.

Oct 11, 2019

Verna Amelia Parker, 93 of Metropolis, passed away Friday, October 11 at Massac Memorial Hospital.

She was a lifelong homemaker and a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Metropolis.

Surviving Mrs. Parker are five children, Stephen (Lynn) Parker of Metropolis, Carolyn Mizell of Metropolis, Bruce (Kathy) Parker of Metropolis, Rosemary Parker of Metropolis, and...

Oct 10, 2019

Barbara McManus, 76 of Paducah died October 10, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by one son, Edward McManus: one grandson, Adam McManus; and one granddaughter, McKinsey McManus.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Byford  and Dorothy Mathis; her husband, James; and son, William McManus.

Graveside services will be...

Oct 7, 2019

Lewis Wintizer 85, died on Monday, October 7, 2019 at his home in Harrisburg, IL.

He was a lifelong farmer and was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by one son, Philip Wintizer of Ledbetter, KY; two grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur Wintizer and...

Oct 7, 2019

Kevin Tinsley, 60, of Grand Rivers, Kentucky passed away on Monday, October 7, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Marsha Tinsley of Grand Rivers; his mother, Evelyn D. Tinsley of Paducah; one brother; Jim (Brenda) Tinlsey of Grand Rivers; one sister, Jeannie (Wade) Hayden of Paducah;...