Local obituaries for Paducah in McCracken County, Kentucky.

Oct 19, 2024

Russell Todd Thacker, 63, of Marion, KY passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. 

Russell worked as a truck driver and for the township of Mulberry. He enjoyed riding his Harley. 

Surviving is his son, Cody (Holly) Thacker; one sister, Peggy Sohn; three grandchildren, Jaxon Thacker, Rylan Thacker, Kreed Thacker.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy...

Oct 1, 2024

Jennifer Cuthbertson, 73, of Mayfield, formerly of Selmer, TN and the Memphis, TN area, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah. 

Jennifer had an extensive career in real estate as a real estate agent and broker and was a successful business owner as well. She published a children’s book called “Friends Surprise Friends”. She attended Northside Baptist...

Aug 11, 2024

Rhonda Dianne Flory, 79, of Union City, Tennessee passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Rhonda worked in customer service at Zales. She loved animals and was a huge Elvis fan. 

Surviving is her daughter, Roni Flory and her partner, Desmond Connor of Bedford, TX; and three siblings, Ronald Dale (Janet) Kinkaid of Benton, AR, Greg (Peggy) Kinkaid...

Aug 7, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Scott Eric Bryant, who peacefully left this world on August 7, 2024, at Mercy Health Hospice in Paducah, Kentucky, at the tender age of 44. 

Scott leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness, cherished by his husband, Justin Ryan Vaughn; his father, Warren Bryant (Belinda); his mother, Robbie Felker...

Jun 3, 2024

Charles Henry Brown, 86, of Smithland passed away peacefully on Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. 

Charles was a retired building engineer.

Surviving is his wife, Maria Brown of Smithland; six children, Richard Brown, Lisa Wilson, Anita Meredith, Aileen Brown, Nicole Brown, Matthew Brown; eleven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...

Apr 1, 2024

Hans Wieger Bos, 78, of Paducah, died Monday, April 1, 2024 at his home.

Hans volunteered for Hospice for many years.

Hans is survived by two children, Aaron Bos and Arwen Vernon, and two grandchildren.

Preceding Hans in death are his parents, Wieger and Betty Bos, and his partner, Phyllis Johnson.

A Celebration of Life for Hans will be scheduled at a later date.

The...

Mar 27, 2024

Kathy Bailey Boruff, 69, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at Mills Health & Rehab in Mayfield. 

Kathleen was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, traveling, genealogy. 

Surviving are her two children, Jeremiah Osborne of Mayfield and Laci (Stephen) Blassingame of Mayfield. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Harlan Osborne; and her parents, Amos and Lona Bailey. 

She will...

Mar 1, 2024

Don M. Prather, 67, of Paducah passed away on Friday, March 1, 2024, at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah. Don was a self-employed handyman and of the Jehovah Witness Faith. He enjoyed spending time with his family. Surviving are his children, Crystal Mickens, Jason Robinson, LaTonya Stewart, Danielle Walker, Ashley Gladman; two sisters, Linda Dyson and Thelma Leavell; his mother,...

Feb 4, 2024

Wendy Maupin, 74, of Grand Rivers passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Wendy was a homemaker and a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Calvert City. She enjoyed thrift shopping in her spare time.

Surviving is her husband of 57 years, John...

Jan 30, 2024

John Ray Story-Smith, 55, of Mayfield passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah.

John formerly worked in government housing management. He loved music and traveling, especially to New Orleans.

Surviving is his husband, Chett Smith of Mayfield; his father Jerry Story of Metropolis; his mother, Carol (Bob) Walker of Boaz; one...

Apr 5, 2023

BRADFORD, BENJAMIN “TODD” age 66 of Paducah, KY passed on Wednesday, April 5th at Baptist Health of Paducah. He was born on October 10, 1956, to Dr. Benjamin F. Bradford and Elizabeth Wheeler in Paducah. Todd was retired from the car business after 25 years. His interests were cars, music, and history. Todd was an Audiophile, all things audio....

Mar 6, 2023

Carl Tilton, 52, of Paducah passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023 at Parkview Nursing Home in Paducah.

He will be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsocietyofpaducah.com

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 24, 2023

Robbie Dean Carlisle, 66, of Boaz passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Mercy-Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah.

She will be cremated and no services will be held at this time.

Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsocietyofpaducah.com

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 16, 2023

Phillip Mark Arnett, 61, of Symsonia passed away Monday January 16,2023 at his home.

Mr. Arnett worked for National Maintenance. He loved hunting and fishing with his friends.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Arnett; and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Phillip Mason and Christine Arnett.

Jan 5, 2023

Carolyn Marie Buckingham, 40, of Mayfield passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah.

She will be cremated and no services will be held.

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 1, 2023

Ramon Dinall, 68, of Mayfield, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023 at Baptist Health Hospital.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.

Dec 21, 2022

Rebecca Kay Romain, 73, of Kevil passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at her residence.

She was retired from Players Island Casino as a security supervisor. She loved her family and friends. She was a member of the Eagles Club.

Surviving is her son, Keith (Tina) Plumlee of Paducah; two siblings, Kenneth Wayne (Susan)...

Nov 5, 2022

Francoise M. Flake, 74, of West Paducah passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

She will be cremated per her wishes and no services will be held.

Online condolences may be left at www.cremationsocietyofpaducah.com

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of...

Oct 26, 2022

Curtis Hagen, 71, of Pembroke, Kentucky passed away on 10/26/2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah

He is survived by sisters, Deborah Fields of Hopkinsville, Barbara (Tim) Mingle of Pembroke, Judith (Jeff) Bujak of  Ravenna Ohio; his brothers; Ronald Hagen of Ravenna, Ohio and James Hagen of Ravenna, Ohio.

No services will be held at this...

Oct 10, 2022

Scott L. Niemi, 46, of Murray, KY, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. Scott was born on June 26,1976, in Glasgow, Scotland. He is survived by his wife, Michele Niemi (nee Krause) of Murray, KY. Father, Lawrence (Helen Roberts) Niemi of Cottage Grove, TN. Two daughters, Kayla Niemi (Isaiah Tucker) of Beach Park,...