Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Jan 7, 2024

Lynn Osborne, 80, of Paducah passed on Sunday, January 7, 2023, at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Lynn was retired from the healthcare industry. She worked at the Lourdes Medical Pavilion and Baptist Health Paducah. She enjoyed quilting, fishing, and painting.

Surviving are her children, Tammie Kelly of Paducah and Pamela (Rich “Doc” Reasner...

Jan 6, 2024

Clint Claibourn, 69, of Kuttawa passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Parkview Nursing & Rehab in Paducah.

Clint worked in restaurant maintenance for several years at Patti’s 1880’s settlement. He loved his dog, Mia.

Surviving is his wife of 40 years, Carlyn Smith; three children, Becky Hansen, Jordan Hansen, Dalton McNew; six other...

Jan 6, 2024

De’lese Leonard, 59, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at her residence.

She was a homemaker. She enjoyed sewing, animals, but most of all being a loving wife and mom.

Surviving is her husband of 39 years, Thomas Leonard; four children, Shane Leonard, Paige Leonard, Corey Leonard, Kimberly Leonard; one adopted daughter,...

Jan 6, 2024

Valerie Jo “Mimi” Stiles, 63, of Perryville, passed away Saturday, January 6, 2024 in Paducah.

Valerie retired from the Attorney General’s office as an administrative assistant. She always saw the best in people and loved them all. Her world revolved around her grandchildren, who lovingly called her Mimi. Valerie had a passion for fast cars and motorcycles,...

Jan 6, 2024

Lori Taylor, 60, of Kuttawa passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Lori was a retired nurse. She enjoyed making jewelry and candles, collecting rocks, and kayaking.

Surviving are her three children, Alex Leonard, Adam Stevens, Amber Stevens; her mother, Ruby Taylor; her sister,...

Jan 5, 2024

Robert “Bob” Eugene Kline Sr., 88, of Bardwell, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Bob was a proud retired union truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters. Bob loved riding motorcycles and watching sports. After retirement, he loved living and being on the farm...

Jan 5, 2024

Brenda Sue May, 79, of Paducah passed away on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Brenda was retired from Baptist Home Health where she was the office administrator. She was a member of Arcadia United Methodist Church. She loved photography, fishing, spending time at the beach, and watching birds.

Surviving is her brother,...

Jan 5, 2024

Mildred E. Powell, 88, of Paducah, KY passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday January 5th, 2024.

Born on October 1, 1935, to James R. and Estelle Joiner, she was raised and spent many happy years in Smithland, KY before moving to Paducah in 1982.  On October 22nd, 1955, she married Charles E. Powell, and they...

Jan 4, 2024

Phyllis Louise Faulkner Fieldson, 94 of Paducah passed away Thursday January 4, 2024 at Rivercrest Place in Paducah.

Phyllis was the second child of Othel and Pina Louise Durfee Faulkner.  Born on the 20th day of April 1929 in the community of Bay City, Pope County Illinois.

She is survived by her children, Richard Jeffrey...

Jan 4, 2024

Wanda Sue Parker, 83, of Benton, met her heavenly reward on Thursday afternoon, January 4th, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah.

Wanda Sue was a retired nurse formerly working at Mercy Lourdes of Draffenville. She was also a member of Family Church of Draffenville.

Wanda Sue is survived by her...

Jan 3, 2024

Robert “Bob” Gibb Sr, 76, of Paducah, KY formerly of Danbury, Connecticut passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.

Bob was born on October 17, 1947, to the late William Gibb and Aline Chassard Gibb in Yonkers, NY. Bob started working for the City of Danbury Highway Department...

Jan 3, 2024

Roger Lee Stinnett, 70, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, January 03, 2024, at his residence in Paducah.

He retired as a laborer from the railroad industry and was of the Baptist Faith. He was a U.S. Army Veteran who serviced his county in the Vietnam War.

Surviving is his sister, Treva Reynolds; three nieces,...

Jan 2, 2024

Mr. Bobby M. Clark, 88, of Paducah, KY passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Baptist Health with his family by his side. Bobby was born on April 13, 1935, in Houston, Mississippi to the late Hattie Clark. His extensive career includes former subcontractor for U. S. Army Corps. of Engineers, security escort for United States Enrichment Corporation, mechanic...

Jan 2, 2024

John Garduno, 61, of Calvert City passed away on Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital.

John worked as a Laborer out of Local 1214.

Surviving is his daughter, Candance Garduno; his granddaughter, Sydney Jordan; his siblings, Robert Garduno, Donnie Garduno, Lora Bradford, Connie Mathis, Susan Garduno, Dorothy Szymanski, Nancy Harvill, Brenda Baker,...

Jan 2, 2024

Annabelle Followell, 91, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Annabelle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her greatest joy in life was her family. She was a devout Christian and attended Lone Oak First Baptist church for many years before moving to Florida. Later in life, she followed...

Dec 31, 2023

Billy Croft, 90, of Calvert City passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2023, at Lakeway Nursing Home in Benton.

Billy was a retired chemical operator from ISP and a member of Abundant Life Church. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Surviving is his wife, Sue Croft of Calvert City; three children, Steve (Linda) Croft of Calvert...

Dec 30, 2023

Gary L. Cope, 73, of Calvert City, passed away on Saturday, December 30th, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Ekstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

Gary was a retired driver for the J.C. Swinford company. Gary was a US Navy veteran who spent 12 years deployed in submarine assignments. He was a member of The American Legion...

Dec 30, 2023

Wendell Wilke Bearden, 83, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

He retired in 2002 from the construction industry after 32 years.

Surviving is his stepson, Terry Collier and wife Anita; Marcy Bearden the mother of his children; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

He was...

Dec 30, 2023

James D. Hayden, 77, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Southgate Nursing & Rehab in Metropolis.

James was a former route salesman for Colonial Baking Company and member of St. Francis DeSales Catholic Church. In the last few years, he attended Gospel Mission Worship Center. He loved watching UK basketball. He earned his...

Dec 28, 2023

Dr. William Gordon Cummings, born October 19, 1942 died on the morning of December 28, 2023 at the Vanderbilt Critical Care Unit at the age of 81.

William, known as “Bill” or “Doc,” was a loving father, caring “Pop Pop,” and had passion for life, family, veterinary medicine, flying, and farming (cow whisperer). As one of the...