Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jun 19, 2023

Nancy Jane Glisson Cohoon, 74, of Water Valley, was called home to receive her heavenly reward with her Saviour Jesus on Monday afternoon, June 19th, 2023 at her home.

Nancy was a lifelong homemaker who was a devout lover of her cats and most any other cats that might be in the neighborhood. Nancy was of the...

Jun 18, 2023

Aspen Jane Rupcke, infant daughter of Vaden Rupcke and Alexis Hall passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Aspen is survived by her parents; one sister, Hazel Burns; her grandparents, Nicole Bolte, Steve Musgrove, Travis Hall, Bandy Rupcke, Fred Rupcke, and Mark Rupcke; her great grandparents, James (Wanda) Rupcke, Gloria Bates, Rickie Cornwell,...

Jun 18, 2023

SUNSHINE LEDBETTER WAGNER passed peacefully in the arms of her mother, Sharon Hankins, on Sunday, June 18, 2023, after a long illness, at forty-eight years of age. Sunshine was born into this world on April 21, 1975. She grew to adulthood in the town of Ledbetter, Kentucky, which was founded by her ancestors. Many will recall, and have fond...

Jun 17, 2023

Marcia Ward Garatt, 86, died on June 17, 2023. Born in Candor, in upstate New York, to parents Charles P. Ward and Emily A. Marsh Ward, Marcia attended Keuka College in New York, receiving her Bachelor of Arts degree. Marcia studied at St. Andrews University, St. Andrews, Scotland, during her junior year. Marcia later attended the University of South...

Jun 17, 2023

Doris Dee Christian, 82, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Metropolis Nursing & Rehab.

Doris retired from Citizens Bank as a bookkeeper. She was a girl scout and later in life became a leader. Doris was an active member of Waldo Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir, working in the...

Jun 17, 2023

Nancy Carroll Hammonds, 74, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Mercy-Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

Nancy was a graduate of Caldwell County High School. She formerly worked as the office manager at Owens Cleaners. She was a Kentucky Colonel and a member of West End Baptist Church.

Surviving are her two...

Jun 15, 2023

Ryan Allbright, 63, Murray passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Ryan loved spending time and living near the lakes.

Surviving is his good friend, Joe Erwin of Gilbertville, KY.

Private burial services will be held at Dixon Cemetery in Grand Rivers,...

Jun 13, 2023

Barbara Gail Thacher  1/22/1942 – 6/12/2023

Loving Wife to Perry Thacher for 42 years

She is survived by her two daughters Lynda Winkler and Candace Eldredge,

two grandchildren Samantha and Brian Eldredge three step-children Gary

and Robert Thacher and Laura Scope and her 4 siblings Yvette Messer, Rick

Jun 12, 2023

Deborah “Debbie” Mollica, 62, of Paducah passed away Monday, June 12, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Debbie was a loving companion, mother, and grandmother who would give anyone in need the shirt off of her back. She loved to read and go shopping, but most of all she enjoyed the little things in life and the...

Jun 11, 2023

Eric L. Elder Jr. passed away at the age of 22 in Marion, KY on June 11, 2023.

Eric had a larger than life personality that left you either laughing with him or laughing at him, but regardless his laughter was addictive.  He was a talented artist and writer that poured his heart into all of his...

Jun 9, 2023

Anthony “Tony” Henderson, 79, of Ledbetter, passed away Friday, June 9, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah.

Tony retired from PATS as a public bus driver. He loved to fish and relax while listening to Willie 102. Tony was a loving husband, father, and grandfather.

Tony is survived by two daughters, Gina Powell and...

Jun 8, 2023

Jacqueline “Jackie” Myatt, 80, of Paducah, passed away Thursday June 8, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Jackie was born on June 3, 1943, and was a loving homemaker. She loved being out on the river with her family then later on riding motorcycles with her husband John. She also enjoyed playing...

Jun 7, 2023

Deborah Jeanne Absher, 69, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at her residence.

She was a 1972 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High, then graduated from SIU in Carbondale, IL with a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism. She took her first job at a newspaper outside of Chicago, IL. She later worked for Stars and Stripes...

Jun 6, 2023

Sharon Ann Morse, 78, of West Paducah passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at her home.

She will be cremated per her wishes.

Online condolences may be left at www.lindseyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Jun 4, 2023

Benjamin Forrest Sherwood III, 52, of Crystal City, Missouri passed away on Sunday, June 4, 2023, in an automobile accident.

He worked for a Christian company in Saint Charles called Master Signs. He was a color specialist, designer, programmer, craftsman, woodworker, photographer and much more.

He loved the Lord with all of his heart, mind,...

Jun 4, 2023

James Hines, 82 of Paducah, passed away Sunday June 4, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 63  years, Linda Neihoff Hines of Paducah.  Four daughters: Theresa (Michael) Hayden, Janet (Marty) Crotser, Pam (John) Nelson, Gina (Bob) Leeper.  Three grandchildren: Adam (Charity) Gilbert, Nikki (T.J.) White and Joshua Hayden.  Two great grandsons: Wyatt...

Jun 3, 2023

Elijah Allen, 65, of Metropolis passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Southgate Nursing Home in Metropolis.

He was a retired gravedigger and of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed mowing with his best friend, Jesse Turner.

Surviving is his wife of 31 years, Janice Allen; one daughter, Edie Williams; three brothers, James Allen, McArthur...

Jun 3, 2023

In Loving Memory of Johnny Lee Klaffer, a Devoted Family Man and Cherished Grandfather

Johnny Lee Klaffer of Brookport, Illinois went home to be with the Lord at 11:28 PM Saturday, June 3rd, 2023. His departure leaves a void that can never be filled, but his memory and the immeasurable love he shared with his...

Jun 2, 2023

James Edward Benet, 66, of West Paducah passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

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

Online condolences may be left at www.lindeyfuneral.com

Lindsey Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge...

Jun 1, 2023

Teresa Louise Roberts, 62, of Fulton, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Teresa worked in a sewing factory for many years. She was a caring person who would do whatever she could to help someone. She was a great cook and loved to draw in her free...