Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Dec 26, 2023

Virginia Mae Wallace Jones, 96, of Paducah, passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Virginia retired from Baptist as a nurse’s aid after working for 20 plus years, but her favorite thing in life was being a mother and looking after her kids. She loved taking care of her house plants. Virginia was an...

Dec 25, 2023

Richard “Rick” Davenport, 67, of Paducah passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Rick formerly worked for the Joint Sewer Agency. He enjoyed tinkering with things.

Surviving are his two children, Jordan Davenport of Paducah and Colleen Dunn of Melber; one brother, Rodney Davenport...

Dec 24, 2023

Michael Lawrence, 48 of Gilbertsville, passed away December 24, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center of Paducah

Michael was an avid lover of arrowhead hunting. You would find him on the banks of the river rain or shine. He also loved kayaking down the river he would say it’s where he found his peace....

Dec 24, 2023

Joan Land, 77, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Joan was a former childcare provider. She also worked for Sears and Citizens Bank. She was a member of Oaklawn Baptist Church. She enjoyed photography, traveling, looking at Christmas lights, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving...

Dec 23, 2023

Gregory Alan Chaney, 59, of Paducah passed away on Saturday, December 23rd, 2023, at his residence.

Greg was born in Dayton, Ohio and grew up in Ballard County, KY where he loved to fish, hunt and golf. He was a remarkable soul who embraced life with passion and humor. Greg also left an indelible mark as a...

Dec 23, 2023

Sgt. Major Donald Ray Adcock, 87, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

Don was born July 23, 1936 in Henderson, Kentucky. He retired from the Marines after 31 years of service including two tours in Vietnam, five tours in Okinawa, Japan, and one tour as a drill instructor in San Diego,...

Dec 23, 2023

Carolyn R. Dowell McKendree, 81 of Paducah, died Saturday December 23, 2023 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

She is survived by one daughter, Cozette McKendree of Metropolis and one son Billy McKendree Jr. of Golconda, IL.  One brother, Charley Dowell of West Paducah.  Two grandsons, Dylan Hobbs and Tyler McKendree.  And three great granddaughters.

She...

Dec 21, 2023

James Stice, 89 of Paducah passed away Thursday December 21, 2023 at his home.

He retired from Kroger as a dairy manager.  He stayed busy working on vehicles, mowers and doing yard work.

He is survived by one son, James Stanley (Nancy) Stice of Paducah.  Four grandchildren; Sara (Josh) Beith of Paducah, Eric Kennedy of...

Dec 21, 2023

Carole Elaine Stubblefield, 73, of Grand Chain passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL.

Carole was a homemaker and of the Baptist Faith. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

Surviving are her three children, Michael (Angella) Stubblefield of Hillerman, Angela (Johnathan) Arrison of Karnak,...

Dec 20, 2023

Tina “Lookie Here” Artis, 49, of Almo, passed away December 20, 2023 at the Murray Calloway County Hospital.

Tina was a loving wife, mom, GiGi and friend. She worked as a nurse for many years. Tina had an outgoing spirit and never met a stranger. She loved to read and listen to classic rock. Tina had a...

Dec 18, 2023

Patsy Ann Bice, 76, of Paducah, passed away Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Patsy was a homemaker who loved to be with her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, especially if she was hunting or fishing. For many years, Patsy was a wresting promoter and loved being ringside at events....

Dec 17, 2023

Billy Joe "B.J." Stokes, 76, of Kevil, KY, passed away on December 17, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born on Tuesday August 19, 1947, in Paducah, KY to Clarence Edward Stokes and Vera Grace (Timmons) Stokes. B.J. is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Paulette (Hausman) Stokes, his son Charles Allen Stokes...

Dec 17, 2023

Beulah “Booboo” Ann Moreland, 71, of Lovelaceville passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023, at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN.

She retired from Walmart and enjoyed reading. She was a member of Shady Grove Baptist Church.

Surviving are her children, Lola (William Cumbee) Doyle, Robert (Tashina) Moreland, Patrick (Jackie Green) Moreland, Maryann Gossett,...

Dec 15, 2023

Christopher Sill, 57 of Paducah, passed away Friday December 15, 2023 at Baptist Health

No services are planned at this time.

Dec 15, 2023

William “Bill” Lawrence Blatzer, 80, of Paducah, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Bill was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Mary Blatzer. He was a member of St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church.

Bill and Joyce married in 1976...

Dec 14, 2023

Dorothy Maness, 76 of Almo, passed away December 14, 2023 at Green Acres Health Care in Mayfield.

No services are planned at this time.

Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 12, 2023

Dewey G. Moore, 75, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023 at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Dewey worked as a truck driver for Wonder Bread before he retired and was a teamster for Local 688 in St. Louis, Missouri. He was an avid sports fanatic who enjoyed watching college and professional sports, especially...

Dec 11, 2023

James Edward Walker, 85, of Calvert City passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at Calvert City Convalescent Center.

He worked as a guard in the corrections industry.

Surviving are five brothers, Melvin Walker of Benton, Larry Walker of Cadiz, Johnny Walker of Benton, Ray Walker of Paducah, Randy Walker of Calvert City; three sisters,...

Dec 9, 2023

Billie” Bill” Davenport, 88, of Boaz, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis.

Bill worked numerous careers throughout his life, from being a deputy with Graves County Sheriffs Department, to Lone Oak Police Department, McCracken County Auxiliary Police, to retiring as a diesel mechanic at Paducah Ford. Bill was also a...

Dec 6, 2023

Jarrett Michael Kumorek went to join his momma early Wednesday morning at the age of 38.

Born a warm day in late June of 1985 to Diana and Michael Kumorek, their fourth child and only boy. Jarrett, the baby of the family, getting whatever he wanted. While his two older sisters, Tiffany and Courtney got a live...