Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Sep 22, 2019

Harvey Duffy, 17 of Paducah, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019.

Harvey was a tile installer with Darrell Strickland Global Maintenance Machine Shop. His laughter and spirit can be seen in everything around us, especially the running water where he was most happy. Harvey’s passion and true love was fishing. Everyone that knew Harvey knew him for...

Sep 22, 2019

Carolyn June Harris, 86, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Harris was a retired rural route mail carrier and member of Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed fishing, dancing, vacations with family, and was a UK Basketball Fan.

Surviving...

Sep 20, 2019

Bessie L. Carroll Freeman, 76 of Birdsville, Ky. passed away Friday September 20, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah, surrounded by her loving family.   She was a member of Birdsville Baptist Church.

She was a loving mother of three sons, Ricky (Heather) Freeman of Godfrey, IL.  Michael (Darlene) Freeman, Kevin (Angie) Freeman all of Livingston County.  One...

Sep 19, 2019

Ruth Harding 78, died on Thursday, September 19, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah KY.

She was developmentally disabled and cared for by her sister Sue Reynolds and nephew Michael. She was a faithful member of the Clarks River Baptist Church.

She is survived by her sister Sue Reynolds...

Sep 19, 2019

Britney May Polinski, 22, of Wickliffe formerly of East Prairie, MO and Menomonie, WI passed away on Thursday evening, September 19, 2019 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Britney was a graduate of East Prairie High School and family childcare provider. She was of the Christian faith. In her free time, she enjoyed being with her horses, swimming,...

Sep 18, 2019

Roger Speed, 61 of Paducah, passed away Wednesday, September 18 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Roger enjoyed his family and playing guitar.

He is survived by one sister, Theresa Speed; partner of 15 years Lucinda Tabor; only nephew Matthew Sullivan; niece Stacy Sullivan; three other nieces; one great niece, Madison; two...

Sep 18, 2019

Glenda Ann Sullivan, 77, of Metropolis, died peacefully in her daughter’s home in Sherwood, AR on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Glenda was born and raised in Metropolis, IL.  She graduated from Metropolis High School in 1960.  Over the years, she along with her husband, Floyd, owned several businesses which included an upholstery shop, Victorian Rose Gift Shop,...

Sep 18, 2019

Marvin Ray White, 89, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Stone Creek Nursing & Rehab.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Sep 16, 2019

Elton Ray Smith, 58, of Grand Rivers formerly of Paducah died on Monday, September 16, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Smith was a McCracken County Sheriff’s Deputy for 20 years and a U.S. Army Veteran for 26 years. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his...

Sep 15, 2019

Robert A. Pergande Jr., 63, of Metropolis passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his residence with his family by his side.

Robert was a retired lineman from the City of Metropolis and a member of Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ. He enjoyed fishing with this son, Todd and model airplanes.

Surviving is...

Sep 14, 2019

Carl “Gene” Smith, 89, of Salem, received his heavenly reward on Saturday, September 14th, 2019 at Springlake Health and Rehab Center in Salem, KY. Carl lived most of his life in the Paducah area but also grew up and graduated high school in Jackson, MI. Carl was a Kentucky Colonel for his service to the community and nation. Carl...

Sep 13, 2019

Shelia Tynes Bates, 60, of Sedalia died on Friday, September 13, 2019 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Bates was a cook at the Long Horn Restaurant in Mayfield; and of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is her husband, Jesse Bates of Sedalia; four children, Jessica Holmes, Eric Vaneura, Kristin Strupek, Jesse Bates Jr.;...

Sep 12, 2019

Marilyn Yvonne Richardson, 61, of Metropolis died on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Mrs. Richardson was retired from Harrah’s and of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is one daughter, Katassy Robertson of Metropolis; one son, James Robertson of Metropolis; two brothers, Cecil Hale of Metropolis and Marion Hodge of Smithland; and...

Sep 10, 2019

Caleb Alexander Puckett, 20, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 as the result of an automotive accident.

Mr. Puckett attended McCracken County High School. In his free time, he enjoyed racing, camping, rapping, and play with kids. He was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his father, Steven (Cindy) Puckett of Paducah,...

Sep 7, 2019

Ronnie Howard, 60, of Gilbertsville, KY died Saturday September 7, 2019 at his home.  He is survived by two children, Crystal Rimmer and Eric Howard, both of Louisville; three sisters Cindy Nichols, Mary Howard, and Audrionna Mullins; four brothers Tony, David, Harry and Billy Howard, and one grandson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John...

Sep 6, 2019

Rickey Dean Evans, 61, of Paducah passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at his residence.

Mr. Evans was a 1976 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. He was a retired truck driver, formerly worked in the security industry, and formerly worked for the City of Paducah. He also formerly attended Northside United Methodist Church.

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Sep 6, 2019

Tami Brewer, 60 of Paducah, died on Friday September 6, 2019 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Keith Brewer of Paducah.; one daughter, Angie of Commerce, Michigan; her father, Leo Folsom of Paducah; two brothers K.C. Folsom of Scotts, Michigan and Mickey Folsom of Southfield, Michigan; six grandchildren, three great grandchildren.

She...

Sep 6, 2019

Helen Sue Smith, 58 of Paducah, passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at River Haven Nursing Home.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Sep 5, 2019

Thomas Clay Reeves, 80 of Benton, KY passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019, at 3:50 am at Thomson-Hood Veterans Center in Wilmore, KY.

Mr. Reeves was a retired operator from B.F. Goodrich in Calvert City, KY, part-time painter, and was a lifelong resident of Marshall and Calloway counties. He served in the United States Army in...

Sep 4, 2019

J.R. Hall, 78, of Metropolis passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Metropolis Nursing & Rehab in Metropolis.

Mr. Hall was a retired sign writer from Allied Chemical and of the Baptist faith. He was a musician and a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War.

Surviving is his wife of 43 years, Vickie...