Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Aug 13, 2019

Walter Brooks Egolf, Jr., 69, of Clinton, KY died August 13, 2019, in Mayfield, KY. He was born on August 20, 1949, to Walter Brooks and Marjorie Janacek Egolf in Bowling Green, KY. He was preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Heathcock Egolf, whom he married September 6, 1996. In his earlier and healthier years, Brooks enjoyed hunting,...

Aug 12, 2019

Bobby Joe Whitis, 47, of Graves County formerly of Paducah passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Whitis formerly worked in the construction industry and was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are his three children, Hailey Whitis, Connor Whitis, and Easton Whitis all...

Aug 11, 2019

Marilyn K Metzger 65, died on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at her home in Calvert City, KY wtih her family by her side.

She was an elementary school teacher and enjoyed cooking and catering as her hobbies. She was a member of the Calvert City United Methodist Church in Calvert City, KY.

She is survived...

Aug 10, 2019

Joyce Ann Yancy, 77, of Paducah died on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Yancy was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith.

Surviving is her husband, Timothy Yancy of Paducah; one sister, Janice Parker of West Frankfort, IL; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by...

Aug 8, 2019

Douglas Coleman, 88, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Oakview Nursing and Rehab.

Mr. Coleman was the owner of Southern Calculating Machines. He was a member of Twelve Oaks Baptist Church where he served as a deacon emeritus, and various other positions over the years. He was named a Duke of Paducah. He...

Aug 7, 2019

Nellie Louise Rosen-Biggs, 86 of Sedalia, died Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Mills Health and Rehab in Mayfield.

Mrs. Rosen-Biggs is survived by one daughter, Dixie Jo Maskell of Burlington, Washington; and four grandchildren, Nicholas Mayo, Jacob Mayo, Dixie Snow Jines, and Tim Flynn.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John “Jack” and...

Aug 6, 2019

Elizabeth Lynch, 61, died on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

She was a housewife and was married to her husband for 45 years. She is survived by her husband Everett and one sister, Susan Grace, both of Princeton ,KY.

She was preceded in death by her parents George and Nancy...

Aug 6, 2019

Janet Lee Grentzer, 72 of Metropolis, IL. passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

No other services are planned at this time

Aug 2, 2019

On  Friday, August 2, 2019    at 7:26 am Laura  Lee   Wallace of Rosiclare, IL  passed  away peacefully at Livingston Hospital in  Salem, KY surrounded by her loving family.

Born  in  1933 to Spencer  and Arzilla Bayne,  Laura Lee lived a life dedicated to her family and  adoring   husband of  55 years.  Her greatest joy in life was...

Jul 30, 2019

Thomas Dalton McElrath, 85, of Paducah died Tuesday July 30, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Shirley McElrath of Paducah; one daughter, Mona Keith of Atlanta, GA; two sons, Thomas Patrick  McElrath of Paducah and Michael Sean McElrath of Atlanta, GA; and one grandson.  He is also survived by one brother,...

Jul 28, 2019

Don C. Benfield,  69, of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, died Sunday, July 28, 2019, at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Benfield of Gilbertsville; three daughters, Heather Benfield of Louisville, Kentucky; Amber Walker of Louisville, Kentucky; and Hannah Grimes of St. Louis, Missouri; one brother, Max Benfield of North Charleston, South Carolina; one sister, Helen Sigmon...

Jul 26, 2019

James Vernon Forehand, age 64 of Marion, Illinois, passed away at 12:05 am Friday, July 26, 2019.

He was born July 15, 1955 in Savannah, Georgia. He loved traveling to Tybee Island and seeing the ocean. James joined the U.S. Navy in 1979 and was on the USS Arthur W. Radford. He was also stationed at NRRF...

Jul 23, 2019

Joseph  E “Joe” Shallbetter 75, of Gilbertsville, KY. died on Tuesday, July 23,2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY with his companion Sheila Butler at his bedside.

Mr. Shallbetter was a lifelong Catholic, a Duke of Paducah, a Kentucky Colonel and retired member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He was a former HVAC engineer and received his...

Jul 22, 2019

Donald “Don” Dochniak, 73 of Paducah, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones Monday, July 22, 2019.

Donald was a veteran who proudly served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a combat medic who was also a Purple Heart and Silver Star recipient. Donald was a handyman and enjoyed woodworking in his...

Jul 19, 2019

Laura Watson, 65 of Hardin, Kentucky, passed away July 19, 2019 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

No services are planned at this time.

Jul 18, 2019

Cynthia Rogers, 77 of Paducah, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Rogers was the owner of Cynthia’s Antiques. She enjoyed antiquing and traveling. Her family was her pride and joy. Cynthia was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by her husband, Joe Rogers...

Jul 18, 2019

James “Lake” Vibbert, 76, of Kevil died on Thursday, Jul 18, 2019 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Vibbert was retired from Wayne’s Supply as a Caterpillar mechanic.

Surviving is his wife, Paulette Vibbert of Kevil; three daughters, Tammy Caldwell of Kevil, Rhonda Turner of Cadiz, Lisa McDonald of Jackson, MO; one brother, Wayne...

Jul 17, 2019

Randel Gene Thompson, 66, of Paducah, Kentucky, died on Wednesday July 17, 2019 at his home.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Thompson of Paducah; two sons, Tyler Thompson of Paducah and Randel Thompson II of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Peggy Russell of Fernandia Beach, Florida; and two grandchildren.

He was preceded in...

Jul 17, 2019

Dessie Mathis, 85, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, July 17. 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Mathis was a member of Faith Center Church.

Surviving are her two daughters, Dana (Robert) Gardner of Williamsburg, VA and Diane Mathis of Paducah; four grandchildren, Stephanie Gardner, Lawrence Gardner, Tyler...

Jul 16, 2019

Charles R. “Itchy” Mitchell, 81, of Metropolis passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 quietly at his home.

Mr. Mitchell was a registered pharmacist and a member of First United Methodist Church in Metropolis. He was a good husband, father, friend, and brother. Should you go first and I remain, each thing you’ve touched along the way,...