Current Obituaries

Tom "Papa" George

Tom "Papa" George

Jul 21, 2017

Tom “Papa” George, age 58, of Paducah died Friday, July 21, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital.  He was the son of the late Lemmie George and the late Mary Louise Whaley George.  He was a mentor for the University of Michigan new dialysis patients. He was a retired heavy equipment operator and was a member of Living Word Pentecostal Church in Paducah. 

There...

Dustin S. Riley

Dustin S. Riley

Jul 16, 2017

Dustin S. Riley, age 27, of Paducah died Sunday, July 16, 2017 at 7:00 a.m. at his residence.  Born the son of Marland Wayne Riley and Julie Johnson Riley.  He had been a laborer in the construction industry.  He was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be 12:00 noon, Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home in Paducah with...

Wayne Edward Doran

Wayne Edward Doran

Jun 29, 2017

Wayne Edward Doran, age 75, of Paducah, died Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his residence. 

Born the son of the late William E. Doran and the late Gracie E. Murdock  He was a retired supervisor for the city schools.  He was a member of Gospel Assembly Church. 

He is survived by his wife: Ruth Maria Doran; his sons: Keith Doran...

Ricky D Hall

Ricky D Hall

Jun 28, 2017

Ricky D. Hall

Ricky Dean Hall, age 59, of Smithland died Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

He was born in Marion, KY on May 21, 1958 to the late Ray Hall and Goldie Knight Hall.

At age 9, Ricky was injured in a car accident, leaving him unconscious for 36 days and was sent home on...

Patricia Ann Hall

Patricia Ann Hall

Jun 24, 2017

Patricia Ann Hall, age 72, of Paducah died Saturday, June 24, 2017 at her residence.  Born the daughter of the late Annie Mildred Bird Emery.  She was a homemaker and was also the owner/operator of a dog grooming business.  She was a former Madam President of the 3704 Kevil Eagles.  She was an avid bingo player.

No services are scheduled. ...

Dr. Lane D. Ruppe

Dr. Lane D. Ruppe

Jun 9, 2017

Dr. Lane D. Ruppe, O.D., age 61 of Paducah died Friday, June 9, 2017 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Donald Ruppe and the late Carmen Schmidt Ruppe.  He was an optometrist. 

He is survived by his son: Jacob Ruppe (Jennifer) of Champagne, IL; his sister: Kimberly Kohlar of Sarasota, FL; and his long time...

Edward D Blanchard

Edward D Blanchard

Jun 7, 2017

Edward D. Blanchard, age 74 of Eddyville, KY died Wednesday, June 7, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.  He was born in Ohio County, the son of the late Perry Blanchard and the late Ilene Clark Blanchard.  He was a retired Senior Chief Petty Officer in the United States Navy; having served for twenty-seven years.

He is survived by...

Okie J. Scott

Okie J. Scott

May 31, 2017

Okie J. Scott, age 88 of Paducah died Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Born the daughter of the late Ralph Dorian Scott and the late Okie Lee Edwards Scott. She had worked at Magnavox and was also a homemaker. She was a member of Reidland Baptist Church.



Funeral services will be Monday, June 5,...

Thomas E. Ringstaff

Thomas E. Ringstaff

May 26, 2017

Thomas E. Ringstaff, age 79 of West Salem, OH died Friday, May 26, 2017 at his residence following a long illness.  Born the son of the late Jessie Ringstaff and the late Mayme Engar Ringstaff.  He was retired from General Motors, he was also a veteran of the United States Army.

Funeral services will be Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Keeling...

Ian E. Willett

Ian E. Willett

May 20, 2017

Ian Willett, age 34 of Paducah died Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his residence. Born the son of Christopher Willett and Gail Willett. He was the former general manager of Whaler's Catch in Paducah and most recently served as manager of Strickland's Seafood in Paducah . He was of the Catholic faith.



A Memorial Service will be held at 7:00...

Louise Kathleen Tucker

Louise Kathleen Tucker

May 4, 2017

Louise Kathleen Tucker, age 93 of Paducah, KY died Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, KY. Born the daughter of the late Hardy Holmes and the late Cora Ann Reed Holmes. She had been the owner and operator of Tuckers Barbeque. She was of the Baptist faith.

There is no visitation scheduled. A...

Charles "ray" Christopher

Charles "ray" Christopher

May 2, 2017

Charles "Ray" Christopher, age 88, of The Lakes in Paducah died Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah. Born the son of the late Walter Christopher and the late Mary Belle Cassitty Christopher. He was a switchman for P&L Railroad. He was a 1948 graduate of Paducah Tilghman High School and a member...

Jason Grey Clement

Jason Grey Clement

Apr 30, 2017

Jason Grey Clement, age 35 passed away Sunday, April 30, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He was born the son of Thomas and Tammera Clement of Paducah. He was a member of the Slug Cult of Huntsville, Alabama.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife: Alia Willett Clement of Paducah, his daughters: Rhiannon of...

Sandra J. Travis

Sandra J. Travis

Apr 15, 2017

Sandra J. Travis, 76, of Homewood Avenue passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at her residence.

Sandra was a retired beautician. She was a member of the Fellowship Assembly of Jesus Christ in Paducah. She is survived by a daughter: Jackie Berg (Randall) of LaVergne, TN; two grandchildren: Melody Berg and Melissa Beavers (David); a great grandchild: Michael Beavers; a...

David Eugene Deboe

David Eugene Deboe

Apr 14, 2017

David Eugene Deboe age 76 of Paducah passed away Friday April 14, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Deboe worked as a Mechanic for Wayne Supply Company. He was a 1959 graduate of the Reidland High School, and a member of the Southland Baptist Temple. Surviving is his wife Sue Deboe of Paducah. Two sons, Michael David Deboe( Tammy) of North...

Gary Eugene Johnson

Gary Eugene Johnson

Apr 11, 2017

Gary Eugene Johnson of Paducah passed away Tuesday April 11, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Johnson was retired from the Supreme Muffler Shop after 16 years of service. He served his country in the United States Air Force, and was a member of the American Legion Post 0031 and was a member of the Elks Club Lodge # 217. Surviving...

Claudia Nicole Anderson

Claudia Nicole Anderson

Apr 6, 2017

Claudia Nicole Anderson age 18 of Brookport, IL passed away Thursday, April 6, 2017 from injuries due to an automobile accident. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her parents, Michael and Paula Anderson of Brookport. Her daughter, Gracelyn Nicole Anderson of Brookport. IL. Her brother, Charlie Anderson (Beckie) and sister, Faith Anderson both of Brookport, IL. Her grandparents,...

Mary June Powell

Mary June Powell

Mar 28, 2017

Mary June ( Oreskovich ) Powell age 86 of Paducah, KY. formerly of Livingston County, passed away Tuesday March 28, 2017 at 4:48 a.m. at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center of Paducah.

She was a member of the Twin Lakes Worship Center in Benton, KY. She retired from the Stacey's Restaurant. She is survived by one son, Gary...

Geneva Ward

Geneva Ward

Mar 26, 2017

Geneva Ward age 81 of Paducah passed away Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 10:45 P.M. at the Baptist Health of Paducah.

She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are two sons, Robert Lynn Ward and Vernon Ward. Six grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by, her parents Stanley Collins and Dora Newsome...

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