Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Mar 11, 2024

Sherry Burton, 85, of Paducah passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Charter Senior Living in Paducah.

Sherry was a homemaker and a childcare provider. She was a member of Lone Oak Church of Christ. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to their sporting events.

Surviving...

Mar 11, 2024

Edward S. Helpa, 98, Paducah, KY formerly of Sayreville, NJ passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.

Edward was retired from Hercules Inc. where he was a lab technician. He was a member of the St. Stanislaus Kostka Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW, and Disabled Veterans. He was on the USS Montpelier...

Mar 9, 2024

Kathy Denise (Mullins) Greenwell, age 77, peacefully left this world at her home on Saturday,

March 9, 2024, with a yard full of Cardinals. She had a loving, feisty, beautiful soul. Kathy was a

loving wife, mother, grandmother and fur baby mom. She was a true hero and warrior to the very

end....

Mar 7, 2024

James “Dick” Richard Greenwell Jr., was a kindhearted, loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He left this world on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at age 81. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family and a yard full of Cardinals.  His battle with Dementia showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile and grace....

Mar 7, 2024

Betty Jane Basham, 91, of Benton, formerly of Romeoville, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her son’s house.

She graduated from Matoaka High School in Matoaka, West Virginia and was a retired accountant. Betty loved working in her yard with flowers.

Surviving is her son, Ben (Sherrie) Basham of Benton; three grandchildren,...

Mar 7, 2024

Stephen Louis Thompson, 70, of Fancy Farm, Kentucky passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at his residence.

He was a member of St. Jerome Catholic Church in Fancy Farm, KY and a self-employed mechanic.

Mr. Thompson is survived by his wife Connie (Driver) Thompson; two daughters, LaCinda Thompson of Hickman, KY and Sally Thompson...

Mar 4, 2024

Ronnie A. Dill, 61, of Paducah, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Ronnie was an avid UK Basketball fan who never missed a game. He was proud of his daughters and their accomplishments. No matter who you were, Ronnie was always your biggest fan and supporter. He attended Mayfield Pentecostal Church.

Mar 3, 2024

Born November 12, 1999, in Paducah, Ky. Michelle returned home to the embrace of her Savior Jesus Christ following a tragic accident on March 3, 2024, in Bardwell, KY.

Michelle worked as the office manager at Chiroworx. She was a 2018 graduate of McCracken County High School.  Michelle enjoyed outdoor adventuring with family and friends. Her beautiful...

Mar 2, 2024

Joe Neal Neftzger, 80, of Metropolis, died Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Joe was an administrator at Milburn Chapel Cumberland Presbyterian Church for many years and was also a member.

Joe is survived by friends, cousins, and church family.

Preceding Joe in death are his parents, Bryce and...

Mar 2, 2024

Tanya Frost, 57, of Grand Rivers met her heavenly reward on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah. Tanya was a retired Deli Manager with Food Giant of Eddyville, Ky. She was a woman who was strong in her faith, loved spending time with her family and was a friend to all who...

Mar 1, 2024

Randall Boyd Futrell, 68, of Boaz passed away on Friday March 1, 2024 at his home.

He is survived by one brother, Roger Futrell of Boaz, KY; one sister, Janice Fondaw of Paducah; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Boyd Earl Futrell and Edna Loranie Adams Futrell; and...

Feb 29, 2024

Zona Meeks, 73 of Draffenville, met her heavenly reward on Thursday, February 29th, 2024 at her home.

She is survived by many loving family members and friends.

A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date.

To honor Zona, one can help the family with final expenses by going to...

Feb 27, 2024

Gina Sue “Smokey” Purchase, 64, of Paducah passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Gina formerly worked in the housekeeping department at Superior Care Center and was of the Baptist Faith. She enjoyed cooking, listening to music, watching sports, spending time with her family, and having...

Feb 26, 2024

Millie Rhodes, 81, of Gilbertsville passed away Monday February 26, 2024 at Riverhaven Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

She is survived by three sons; Larry Rhodes Jeff Rhodes and Matthew Rhodes.  One daughter; Karen (Delbert) Guill.  Four grandchildren; Lissa Rhodes, Dustin Rhodes, Chelsea Rhodes) and boyfriend Quentin Warren), Gaylyn Rhodes. Great grandchildren; Ava Rhodes, Arizona Rhodes, Alistair...

Feb 24, 2024

Paul Wade Jones Jr. went to be with the Lord on February 24, 2024 at his home.

Paul was a gentle, loving, and humble man who was always willing to help anyone. Paul retired from Westlake in Calvert City after 35 years.

Paul was preceded in death by his mother and father, Laura Womack Jones...

Feb 24, 2024

Helen Frances Sullivan, 77, of Mayfield, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Helen had a big heart and loved to spread love and kindness. She always knew how to lift up those around her. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Mayfield.

Helen is survived by her...

Feb 22, 2024

Edmundo Jose Aviles Callejas, 78, of Paducah passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at his residence.

Edmundo was a translator and immigration consultant and was a member of St. Francis De Sales Catholic Church.

Surviving is one daughter, Barbara (Hector) Morales of Texas; four siblings, Sandra (Rafael) Suarez, Oscar Aviles,  Maria Aviles, Emilia Aviles;...

Feb 20, 2024

John Wayne Denson, 61, originally of Metropolis, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, February

20, 2024, at Parkview Nursing Home in Paducah.

John was a proud graduate of JAMP Special Education in Karnak, Illinois. He was a member of

Lone Oak First Baptist Church and the Open Bible Life Group. John was ...

Feb 16, 2024

Pamela (Shankle) Jerrell, 67, of West Paducah passed away peacefully on Friday, February 16, 2024, at her home.

Pam was born August 14, 1956, in Paducah. Her parents were J.P. & Elise Shankle. She was a member of Grace Valley Baptist Church

She is survived by a daughter, Deanna DePriest; three granddaughters, Jaylin Knight, Brooklin...

Feb 16, 2024

David Howard Purcell, 80, of the Hardmoney community in Graves County, KY, passed from this world to his heavenly home on February 16, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

David was born and raised in Hardmoney and farmed all his life.  He enjoyed taking care of his cattle, sheep and goats.  He loved going to the...