Lindsey Funeral Home

HUTCH HUTCHESON, MANAGING DIRECTOR

Hutch is a Florida native who has called Paducah home for many years. As the Managing Director, he handles arrangements with families, directs funeral services, and provides support to families who have lost loved ones, as well as assisting individuals and families with pre-planning their final arrangements. Hutch is also an ordained minister, a licensed insurance agent, and a trained counselor. He holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Florida and a Masters degree from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, where he also serves as a Trustee. He and his wife Kay have three children.



Neal McWaters, Funeral Director and Embalmer

Neal is a native of Marshall County and a graduate of Marshall County High School. He graduated from Mid- America College of Mortuary Science in 1986. Neal has nearly 30 years experience in the funeral industry. He has been a full-time employee of Lindsey's since April, 2011. In his free time, Neal likes to be outdoors at his farm, or out on his boat.



James A. Craig, Funeral Director & Embalmer

James has been in Funeral Service for over 50 years and is a graduate of John A. Gupton School in Nashville, TN where he received his Associates degree. He has resided in the Paducah area for 34 years.  Jim is the proud grandparent of four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He and his family attend First Christian Church in Paducah. Jim currently serves as Treasurer of the Paducah Ambassadors and is an active member in the Paducah Lions Club.



Tom Butler - Funeral Assistant

Tom Butler is a former news anchor and executive at WPSD-TV in Paducah. He is enjoying his retirement after 36 years in television news with a total of 42 years in broadcast news. He continues to keep his hand in the business with occasional commercials and video narration. Tom also does occasional commentary for Greg Dunker’s early-morning radio showon WKYX Paducah. Tom is married to the former Janice Gamblin. He has two children, Tom Butler, Jr. and Amy Butler. He has two grandchildren, Lauren Barrow and Randall Barrow II. Tom is a 45-year member of East Baptist Church in Paducah, where he currently serves as choir director.



David Hicks, Crematory Manager

David Hicks is a life long resident of Paducah and a graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School. He co-owned and operated his family business in Reidland for 40 years before returning to Lindsey Funeral Home. David has been working in the funeral industry part-time for the past 21 years. He has joined the Lindsey Funeral Home Staff full-time, and manages operations of the Crematory. He and his wife Gail are the parents of Hollie Webb of Marshall County and Dale Hicks of Paducah. They also have five grandchildren. David is a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church where he serves as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher.



Dale Hicks, Funeral Director and Embalmer

Dale is a graduate of Mid America College of Mortuary Science and has served as a funeral director for many years.  He is a father and husband, and enjoys outdoor activities such as hunting.



Brittany Petalino, Apprentice Funeral Director

Brittany is the administrative office manager for the funeral home, in addition to being an Apprenticed Funeral Director. 



Amanda Wallace, Preneed Advisor and Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer

Amanda is a Paducah native and a graduate of Mid America College of Mortuary Science.



Brandon Heine, Apprentice Funeral Director and Embalmer

Brandon is a native of Southern Illinois. He joined the staff at Lindsey Funeral Home in the early part of 2012. He is also on staff at Waldo Baptist Church in Metropolis where he serves as the Minister of Missions/Evangelism. In his free time he and his wife Jennifer enjoy working with the children and youth at their church.  






Lindsey Funeral Home
226 N. 4th Street
Paducah, KY 42001
270-443-2489