All Obituaries

Jackie Blasingim, 70, of Paducah passed away on Sunday February 28, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah. He is survived by two daughters; Melissa Clapp and Hope Terry; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Buella Blasingim and three brothers. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Thursday, March 4, 2021 at Lindsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn...

Mark A. Floyd, 61, of Paducah died on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his residence. Mark was a retired carpenter. Surviving are his two sons, Marcus Floyd of Golconda, IL and Daniel Floyd of Tampa, FL; three brothers, Danny, Ernie, and David; two sisters, Louise and Judy; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pete and Clara Floyd; and nine siblings. He will be cremated per his wishes and no services are scheduled at this time. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah...

Captain Timothy Pendergrass, age 68, of Paducah KY, passed away February 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   He was a TOWBOAT Captain for over 50 years, having started his River experience on the Towboats at 16 years old.  He often said there was nothing more beautiful than watching the Sunrise at daybreak on the River.   He was a proud Sons of Confederate Veterans member, a loving Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather. Private services will be...

Sue “Mema” Arant, 78, of Paducah, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Sue worked for a number of years at Hillman’s Ferry and Canal Campground. The outdoors was her happy place. She spent time glamping at the campgrounds with her husband, Paul, surrounded by nature and the wildlife she loved dearly. Sue also enjoyed fishing. She and Paul traveled and made many fond memories in their numerous destinations. Sue...

Ernest “Pappy” Nicholes 74 of West Paducah passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at his home. He was of the Baptist Faith. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Peggy Sue Nicholes.  Three daughters; Trina (Tim) Smith, Robbie (Stephen) Tarry and Bobbie (David) Griffin.  One sister; Nita Brown.  Two uncles;  Ronnie (Sue) Bradley and William Aaron Bradley.  Nine grandchildren; Ashley (Colt) Harris, Lacey Canter, Mandy (Travis) Heal, Lindsey (Joseph)...

Lavon Berry, 97, of Paducah died February 20, 2021 at her home. She was a member of East Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Esther; two grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Berry; two sons, Ronnie and Jimmy; her parents, Mack and Clara Uldene Arington; and two sisters. Visitation will be on Thursday February 25, 2021 from 5:00pm - 7:00pm at Lindsey Funeral Home.  Funeral services will be 10:00am on Friday...

Carolyn Sue Tackett, 60, of Paducah died on Saturday, February 20, 2021 at her residence. Carolyn was a homemaker. Surviving is her husband, Bob Tackett of Paducah; two sisters, Angel Mikeals and Brenda Temple; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifton and Nellie Brown; and one brother. She will be cremated per her wishes and services will be private. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Clayton Stewart was born on July 13, 1959, to Bob and Julie Stewart. He grew up in Massac County and attended the school system there, graduating from Metropolis Community High School in 1977. Clay loved sports, in particular basketball and baseball, and had the pleasure of serving as the Khoury League coach for many a young baseball player in his early adulthood. He had a wonderful memory for stats and could just about tell you any detail you wanted to know about a game he...

Sheila Smith, 71, of Paducah, passed away Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Continue Care in Paducah. Sheila was a bundle of quirky fun, filled with enormous heart, kindness, and generosity. She was a gifted storyteller who always had an interesting tale to impart about something funny or strange that happened to her in life. Her words could make one feel as though they had been in the room and witnessed the story first hand. Sheila was a people person who could light up a room. Sheila is...

Jennie Derease Reynolds, 61, of Paducah died on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her residence. Jennie was retired from Walmart where she worked as a manager. Surviving is her daughter, Rebecca Reynolds of Paducah; two brothers, Robert Rhea of Louisville, and James Floyd Madden of Grand Rivers; and one grandson. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Mina Madden; and two brothers. She will be cremated, and services will be held at a later date. Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is...