Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Oct 20, 2023

Tim Powers, 58, of Paducah passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

He was a retired insulator from Local 37. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, and collecting Snoopys. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Sandra “Sam” Powers; his father, Don Powers;...

Oct 19, 2023

It’s with great sadness the family of Kevin Lynn Ford announces his passing to his eternal home.

Kevin Lynn Ford, 50, of Carbondale, IL formerly of Barlow, KY passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023, at SIU Carbondale.

Kevin was the owner/operator of KLF Designs where he was an architect and draftsman. He was a...

Oct 18, 2023

Barbara Ladd, 64, of Brookport passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Barbara was the owner/operator of The Hair Place and co-owner of Performance Cycle. She was a member of Houser Grove Church of Christ and enjoyed going to motorcycle races.

Surviving is her husband of 48 years, Michael...

Oct 17, 2023

Joneth “Joni” Hilton, 78, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Joni was a home health aide before retiring.  After retirement, she loved to sit on her porch while enjoying a cup of coffee. She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids. Joni was a member of Powers United Methodist Church...

Oct 16, 2023

Kurt Patterson, 57, of Benton passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence.

He formerly worked as a deckhand in the tow boating industry. He enjoyed fishing.

Surviving is his brother, Sean Patterson of Paducah; his mother, Betty Patterson of Paducah; and several aunts and uncles.

He was preceded in death...

Oct 15, 2023

Howard “Howdy” Leroy Leonard age 88 passed away at home on October 15th, 2023, in Gilbertsville, KY. He was born March 22nd, 1935, in Butler, PA. He is the son of Howard and Gladys (Hay) Leonard.

Howard is survived by his brothers & sisters Jean (Larry) Stanley, Al (Elaine) Leonard, Florence “Flo” (Glen) Herold, Tom (Shannon) Leonard,...

Oct 14, 2023

Brian Johnson, 55, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

He formerly worked in the janitorial industry.

Surviving is his one sister, Mindy Kidd of Paducah; and several aunts, uncles, cousins; nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and Jean Johnson;...

Oct 13, 2023

Clifford Warren Browning, 79 of Paducah, passed from this life on Friday afternoon, October 13th, 2023 at Lourdes Hospital of Paducah.

Clifford was a Machinist and locally owned and ran The Marine and Industrial Machine Shop from approximately 1987 until 2000 on the southside of Paducah. Clifford also worked on towboats as well. He was a member...

Oct 12, 2023

Jim Cook, 75, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, in Benton, KY while doing what he loved.

He was the longtime owner/operator of River City Veneer.  He enjoyed hunting of all kinds, fishing, and woodworking.  He was a member of Quail Unlimited.  Jim enjoyed spending time with his grandson Greg.

Surviving is...

Oct 9, 2023

Edna Earl Lamb, 86, of Paducah passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

She is survived by two brothers; Gary Lamb of Paducah and Terry (TL) Lamb of Hickory; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl E. Lamb and Dorothy Morine Jackson Lamb; four...

Oct 7, 2023

John Eagan Goodhue, 74, of Paducah, KY, passed away at his home on 10/07/23 after a courageous battle with cancer. The diagnosis never slowed his zest for life and competition. He strived to remain in peak health, amazing his physicians and friends. John was born on 9/10/49 in Atlanta, GA to Wistar Evans Goodhue and Anne Eagan Goodhue. He...

Oct 7, 2023

David Ray Quimby, 75, Paducah, KY formerly of Clinton, IL passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

David was a retired truck driver.  He loved reminiscing about all his travels.

Surviving are his five children, Sandy Moreland, David Quimby, Robert Quimby, William Quimby, Charlotte Curnel; three siblings, Billy Quimby, Tanya (Chris)...

Oct 5, 2023

Leo Dees, 80, of Paducah died on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He retired from Sisteel as a welder.

Surviving are his three children, Krystal Stevens of Kevil, Jeff Dees of Metropolis, and Jennifer Goins of Florida; one brother, Buster Dees of Hawaii; five grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was...

Oct 1, 2023

Claude Chaney, 86, of Kevil, met his heavenly reward on Sunday October 1st, 2023 at his daughters home with family by his side. Born January 29, 1937 in Estill co. Ky, he boosted of hunting on the mountain for whatever his family wanted to eat. He married the love of his life, Betty Jean Davis on May 24, 1958. Together,...

Sep 30, 2023

Edward “Ed” Lawrence, 70 of Paducah, passed away Saturday September 30, 2023 at Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Ed was a self-employed insurance agent and army veteran and avid camping and golfer.  He enjoyed traveling with his wife and dogs Rocky and Cooper in their motor home.

He is survived by his...

Sep 30, 2023

Norma Jean Coleman, 88, of Paducah, met her final reward in heaven on Saturday morning, September 30th, 2023 at her home.

Norma Jean was a retired Nurse who lastly worked for Baptist Health of Paducah. She loved to spend time with and adored her grandchildren. Norma Jean also was a member at Gospel Mission Church of Paducah....

Sep 30, 2023

Michael Dean Stunes, 55, of Paducah passed away on September 30, 2023 at his residence.

Arrangements are incomplete at Lindsey Funeral Home.

Sep 29, 2023

Reiko Matsui Jones 94 of Paducah passed away September 29, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Reiko’s life was built around serving and caring for others. Reiko married Howard Dale Jones while working for the U.S. Army in Tokyo.  In 1963 they moved to Paducah where she was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and a...

Sep 29, 2023

David Earl Jones, 68, of Hickman passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Surviving is his significant other, Melissa Kimmons; five children, Brittany Jones of Union City, Zachary (Ali) Jones of Troy, Becca O’Connor of Hickman, Kyle Kimmons of Hickman, Chris Kimmons of Woodland Mills; 13 grandchildren, Drake Jones, Ryder...

Sep 27, 2023

Mariah Dawn Warren, 56, of Wingo, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Mariah loved the outdoors. She enjoyed landscaping in her free time and was an animal lover. Mariah was of the Baptist faith.

Mariah is survived by two daughters, Hope Preuett and Lindsey Warren; two brothers, Johnny Jones and Robert Inman; one grandson, Tate...