Local obituaries for Paducah and McCracken County, KY.

Nov 16, 2023

George Teel, 87, of Paducah, died Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Countryside Nursing and Rehab in Bardwell.

George retired from Walmart and was a member of Central Church of Christ in Paducah.

George is survived by his wife, Sue Teel; four children, Kimberly (Mike) Feltner, Timothy (Krista) Teel, Peggy Teel, and Christina Adams; two foster...

Nov 13, 2023

Pamela Sue Farmer, 74, of Paducah, met her heavenly reward on Monday afternoon, November 13th, 2023 at Acension St. Thomas Hospital in Nashville, Tn.

Pamela was a lifelong homemaker who enjoyed going yard Saling with her friend Joy any time they could. Pamela was a member of Rickman Road Missionary Baptist church.

Pamela is survived...

Nov 13, 2023

Louise Kent, 89, of West Paducah, passed away Monday, November 13, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaCenter.

Louise is survived by three children, Lisa (Henry) Dick, Steve (Susan) Ward, and Brenda Kent; granddaughters Catherine (Shaun) Gessel and Sarah (Shawn) Merritt; special nephew Wayne (Susan) Ward; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

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Nov 10, 2023

Blake McIntosh, 32, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 10, 2023, at his residence.

He worked in the autobody industry. He previously worked for BA Automotive and Larry Meadows.

Surviving are his parents, Chris McIntosh of Paducah and Elizabeth (Thomas) Harding of Paducah; two sisters, Maria (Chris) Harper of Ledbetter and Amber (Ronald) Potter...

Nov 9, 2023

Ernest Davis, 70, of Paducah, died on Thursday, November 9, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Davis loved going to races at PIR and enjoyed watching football.

He is survived by his wife, Kim Davis; four daughters, Brandie Frame, Kelly Mitchell, Crissy Tucker, and Lindsey Stultz; eight grandkids; one sister; and his dog, Rowdy.

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Nov 9, 2023

Paul Gene Williams Sr., age 68, of Wickliffe, KY passed away on November 9, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones at Baptist Health Paducah.

Paul was born November 29, 1954 to his parents Bill Williams and Martha Feezor. He was a member of Newton Creek Baptist Church and also a member of the Union Hall Plumbers &...

Nov 6, 2023

Tonya Lynn Rupcke, 41, of Paducah passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023, at her residence.

She formerly worked at Executive Inn and enjoyed going to the movies.

Surviving is her daughter, Adilynn Rupcke; her parents, Jerry Rupcke and Terrie Powell; her brother, Jerry (Ashley) Rupcke; three uncles, James (Wanda) Rupcke, Joe Rupcke and Michael...

Nov 5, 2023

Edward Lee Oliver, age 55, of LaCenter, KY, passed away at 3:12 am, Sunday November 5, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaCenter following a prolonged illness.

Edward “Lee’ was born in Princeton, KY on January 7, 1968.  He was active in Civil War reenactments for a number of years.  Lee was an avid reader, loved fishing...

Nov 3, 2023

Joe Burchard, 96, of Paducah passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, in Evansville, IN.

Joe was an excellent driver. He drove for Greyhound Buses, Semis, and was the transportation manager at Nissan of Paducah. He was a member of Lone Oak First Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and Notes of Joy Group. He...

Nov 3, 2023

Carla June Ellegood Toy, 71, Kevil passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at her home in Kevil, KY.

She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and Community Life Church. She worked for 25 years at First National Bank and C-Plant Federal Credit Union.

She leaves behind her husband, Kenneth Randell Toy; one son,...

Nov 3, 2023

James “Red” Fox, 79, of Metropolis, passed away on November 3, 2023 at his residence.

Mr. Fox was a retired Tow Boat Captain from both Ingram and Pine Bluff.  He was known by his nicknames; “Old Man River” and “The Sandman”.  He enjoyed fishing in his spare time.

He is survived by his wife of...

Nov 1, 2023

Jackie Scillion, 78, of Paducah passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at the VA Hospital in Marion, IL.

He was born on June 6, 1945, in McCracken to the late Charlie Ray and Eva Oreskovich Scllion.

He served in the Army for 4 years before moving to Illinois where he spent most of his...

Oct 31, 2023

Curtis Bender, 60, of Barlow passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023, at River Haven Nursing Home in Paducah.

He formerly worked for Harris Engineering in Barlow as a welder. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads.

Surviving is his wife of 16 years, Martha Bender; three stepchildren, Amy (Ben) Fithen, Melissa Kelley, Jonathan (Jessica) Kelley; his...

Oct 30, 2023

Robert Lee Keeling Sr., 81, Metropolis passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Massac Memorial Hospital in Metropolis.

Surviving is five daughters, Debra and husband Rick Noble of Metropolis, Sheila Bennett of Metropolis, Cheryl and husband Martin Robertson of Metropolis, Bobbi and husband Mark Simoneau of Metropolis, Brenda and husband Kent Kester of Metropolis; one son,...

Oct 27, 2023

Tony D. Bowler, 52, of Calvert City, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Tony was a kindhearted man who loved to joke around and never met a stranger. He worked as a roofer for many years. Tony liked to work on cars or ride motorcycles in...

Oct 27, 2023

Bertha May McElrath, 90, of Paducah passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.

Bertha leaves behind her son, Gary (Judy) McElrath of Paducah; two grandchildren, Kyla (James) Hresko of Port Charlotte, Florida, Lindsay (Jacob) Harper of Bowling Green; and great-granddaughter, Mahailee Parker.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 26, 2023

Ronnie Joe Hicks of Paducah passed away on October 26, 2023, at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Ronnie was born in Paducah, KY on May 16, 1947.  He worked as a Chief Engineer for several different companies in the river industry that spanned over 35 years.  After his career on the river, he was a volunteer fire fighter...

Oct 26, 2023

Dan Burns, 79, of Cunningham, formerly of Herrin, IL., passed away on Thursday morning, October 26th, 2023 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Dan was someone who could do many things in life including his love for cooking, rebuilding cars and boats, and many other things he enjoyed. Dan was a U.S. Army Veteran who served in the Vietnam conflict....

Oct 25, 2023

Lee Ann Knighten, 40 of Paducah, died Wednesday October 25, 2023 at her home.

She is survived by two daughters: Jessa and Jada Knighten, both of Paducah.  Her parents, Donnie and Carolyn Knighten of Paducah.  One sister, Christy Moore of Paducah and Keith Knighten of Paducah. One nephew, Eli Knighten of Clinton.

A memorial visitation...

Oct 23, 2023

Faye Moore, 90, of Paducah, passed away Monday, October 23, 2023 at Life Care Center of LaCenter.

Faye was a retired medical assistant. Faye loved to cook and cross stitch in her free time. She had a deep love for horses after she grew up around them. She also loved to be with her family, especially her...