Current Obituaries

Tracy Dawn Barrett

Tracy Dawn Barrett

Oct 4, 2022

Tracy Dawn Barrett, 56, of Paducah died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Tracy was of the Christian faith. She loved her kids and grandkids and Nascar driver, Jeff Gordon.Tracy was born the daughter of the late Wayne Barrett and Patricia Miller. She is survived by her son, Timothy Perkins (Jamie Wilkey) of Paducah; one daughter, Amanda King of...

Makayla Lynn Maiden

Makayla Lynn Maiden

Sep 30, 2022

Makayla Lynn Maiden, age 17 of Paducah died September 30, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  She was born the daughter of David Maiden, and the late Patti Honsinger.  She was being raised by her custodial grandparents: Rich and Jenny Obermark of Paducah.  She was a senior at McCracken County High School.  Makayla was a very gifted artist that loved...

Lawrence "Butch" Patrick

Lawrence "Butch" Patrick

Sep 25, 2022

Lawrence "Butch" Patrick, 77, of Paducah passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home. Butch was of the Christian Faith and a member of Free Spirit Biker Church. He was also a member of the Eagles and the American Legion. He enjoyed motorcycles, leather making, gardening, and working on the farm. Butch was born the son of the late Guy...

William  "Buster" Thompson

William "Buster" Thompson

Sep 25, 2022

William "Buster" Thompson, 69, of Paducah passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022, at his home. Buster loved and took care of his family. He was an avid motorcycle rider and helped with Toys For Tots. He also loved poker runs, UK Basketball, and was a regular Snap-On customer. Buster was born the son of the late Ezra and Aline Thompson.He is...

Brett Chenier

Brett Chenier

Sep 21, 2022

Brett Chenier, 68, of Box Elder, SD, died Wednesday, September 21, 2022, in Paducah. Brett was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was born the son of the late Burt Chenier and Patricia Ann Chenier Wilber.He is survived by his wife, Debra Chenier of Fulton, KY; one son, Matthew Chenier of Midland, TX;...

Tara Michelle Thompson

Tara Michelle Thompson

Sep 12, 2022

Tara Michelle Thompson, 39, of Paducah passed away Monday, September 12, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Tara was an animal and nature lover and loved her girls.

She is survived by her mother, Mary Thompson of Paducah; her daughters, Marijane Raye and Nature Raye; three brothers, Gavin Thompson of Murray, William Conner of Paducah, and Billy Manning Jr. of Paducah;...

Barbara Ann Cunningham Smith

Barbara Ann Cunningham Smith

Sep 9, 2022

Barbara Smith, age 66 of Paducah died Friday, September 9, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  She enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Bassin Gals Fishing Club, she enjoyed camping with her grandchildren, she was an artist that loved to paint and sculpt, and also enjoyed ceramics.  She enjoyed boating on the water,...

William Alvin Becker

William Alvin Becker

Sep 6, 2022

William Becker, age 73 of Paducah died Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at Lourdes Mercy Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Alvin H. Becker and the late Mary Collins Gossett.  He was a retired machinist.  William was a veteran of the United States Army where he received the Army commendation medal in Vietnam.  He was of...

Carrie Barbara Ward

Carrie Barbara Ward

Sep 5, 2022

Carrie Barbara Ward, 69, of Paducah passed away Monday, September 5, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Carrie was of the Baptist Faith and a member of Highland Baptist Church. She loved bingo, painting, dancing and was a collector.Carrie is survived by her husband, Robert Ward of Paducah; one son, Jeth Nelson of Paducah; one daughter, Holly Griffin (Ron) of Louisville,...

Paul Edward Baker

Paul Edward Baker

Sep 3, 2022

Paul Edward Baker, 75, of Paducah passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022, at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL. Paul was of the Baptist Faith and enjoyed computers. He was retired from the U.S. Navy.Mr. Baker was born the son of the late Melvin and Hazel Baker.He is survived by his daughter, Tara St. Valentine of Paducah.In addittion to...

Darrell Hall

Darrell Hall

Sep 2, 2022

Darrell Hall, 70, of Paducah passed away Friday, September 2, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Darrell was a lifetime member of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 184. 

Mr. Hall is survived by his wife, Brenda Hall of Paducah; three daughters, Darena Prescott of Paducah, Radena Dawn Lampe (Justin) of Paducah, and Sabrina Carter (Derick) of Clarksville, TN; one sister, Sue...

Brandy Barbee

Brandy Barbee

Aug 31, 2022

Brandy Ann Roberts Barbee, age 46 of Paducah died Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at her residence.  She was born the daughter of the late Lonnie Roberts and the late Darla Davenort Roberts.  She enjoyed all things "crafty" and enjoyed spending time coloring with coloring pencils.

No services are scheduled at this time.  The family will announce a memorial service to...

N. Leona Alexander

N. Leona Alexander

Aug 17, 2022

N. Leona Alexander, 88, of Kevil passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Life Care Center in LaCenter, KY. She was born the daughter of the late Hansel and Allie Dowdy.  Leona was of the Pentecostal Faith and a member of Paducah Holiness Church. She loved flowers and gardening and was very active in her church. 

Funeral services will be...

Rocky Dale Scott

Rocky Dale Scott

Jul 30, 2022

Rocky Dale Scott, age 47 of Paducah died Saturday, July 30, 2022 at his residence.  He was born the son of the late Rocky Dale Redmon, and the late Teresa Scott King.  He worked for Revell Construction.  Rocky loved University of Kentucky basketball, and was one who took great pride in his work.  He wore the title of son, father,...

Deborah Duong

Deborah Duong

Jul 18, 2022

Deborah Gail Duong, 58, of Paducah passed away Monday, July 18, 2022, at Baptist Health Paducah. Deborah was of the Christian faith and always put others before herself. She loved shopping for her grandkids.She is survived by her husband, Phu Duong of Paducah; her mother, Gail of Metropolis; one son, Zachary Duong of Paducah; three daughters, Jennifer Duong of Paducah,...

Linda Kay Quintana

Linda Kay Quintana

Jul 16, 2022

Linda Kay Quintana, 67, of Paducah, passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022, at Mercy Health Hospital. She was a member of Paducah Holiness Church.Linda was born the daughter of the late Lawrence Clyde Clark and Virginia Clark Frizzell.She is survived by her Husband, Henry Quintana of Paducah; her son, Roger Quintana of Paducah; her daughter, Amanda Quintana of Paducah; her...

Vernon Sturgeon

Vernon Sturgeon

Jul 13, 2022

Vernon Sturgeon, 92, of Paducah passed away, Wednesday, July 13, 2022, Providence Pointe Nursing Home. Mr. Sturgeon was a member of Highland Baptist Church and  Paducah Mason. He Started working on the river at 13 and retired as a riverboat Captian in 2010. He married his late wife, Louise Martin Sturgeon, when they were both 17 years old and they...

Clayton  Roberts

Clayton Roberts

Jul 10, 2022

Clayton Roberts, age 20 of Paducah died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at his home.  He was born the son of Anthony Roberts of Paducah, Kentucky and Grace Roberts of Sikeston, Missouri.  He was an avid music enthusiast who was involved in creating and producing original songs and material.  He was an accomplished musician and was proficient in playing multiple musical...

Darlene Lee

Darlene Lee

Jul 7, 2022

Darlene Lee, age 57 of Paducah died Thursday, July 7, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center.  She was born the daughter of the late Lonnie Wiggins and Carol Waynick Wiggins.  She thoroughly loved spending time with her family and cherished the memories made with them.  During football season, she was the one cheering on the San Francisco...

Joe Jones

Joe Jones

Jul 3, 2022

Joe Jones, age 84 of Paducah died Sunday, July 3, 2022 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Norman Jones and the late Edith Hardin Jones.  He spent his free time serving as a volunteer for the hospice center, the Salvation Army, and also served as a driver for...