Current Obituaries

Billie Joe Sparks

Billie Joe Sparks

Sep 15, 2017

Billie Joe Sparks, age 77 of Paducah died Friday, September 15, 2017 at McCracken Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Leslie Dale Sparks and the late Bessie Mae Glisson Sparks.  He worked for the Ritz Hotel in Paducah for  over 35 years.  He was a member of West End Baptist Church.

Funeral services...

Jackson Macklin Lynn Elliot

Jackson Macklin Lynn Elliot

Sep 12, 2017

Jackson Macklin Lynn Elliott, infant son of James Macklin Elliott, Jr. and Alexandria "Allie" Lynn Elliott of Eddyville died September 12, 2017. 

A memorial service is scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2017 at Keeling & Goodman Funeral Home in Paducah.  Visitation will be Thursday, October 12, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. until the memorial service hour   Keeling & Goodman...

William R Crouch

William R Crouch

Sep 5, 2017

 

William R. Crouch, age 66 of Paducah died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at his home.   He was born the son of the late William Chester Crouch and the late Hildreth Ruelene Fox.  The first half of his professional career was spent in sales, and the latter half in landscaping.  He was a master gardener, a Kentucky Colonel, and a...

James Robert "Bobby" Griffith

James Robert "Bobby" Griffith

Sep 5, 2017

James Robert "Bobby" Griffith, age 54 of Paducah died Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah.  He was born the son of the late Flavious Buford Griffith and the late Zelma Adeline Montgomery.  He had been a custodian at Reidland Middle School.

A Memorial Service is scheduled for 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Church of...

Barbara Thompson

Barbara Thompson

Sep 5, 2017

Barbara Jean Thompson, age 65 of Paducah died Tuesday, September 5, 2017.  She was born the daughter of the late Henry Paul Thompson and the late Fay Beckman Thompson.  She graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1969 and attended Paducah Community College.  She was employed by Lourdes Hospital for over 20 years and retired from Dr. Tolar OBGYN office...

David Hoffman

David Hoffman

Aug 9, 2017

David Hoffman, age 73 of Paducah, died Wednesday morning, August 9, 2017 at McCracken Nursing and Rehab.  He was born the son of the late Delbert Dean Hoffman and the late Lucille Violet Clark.  He was a member of Bible Baptist Church/ Heartland Worship Center in Paducah.  He was retired from Midway Material where he worked as a block plant...

Kenneth Ray Leasor

Kenneth Ray Leasor

Jul 24, 2017

Kenneth Ray Leasor, age 77 of Paducah died Monday, July 24, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab.  He was born the son of the late Cecil Leasor and the late Mary Rose Goatley Leasor.  He was a retired mail carrier and a former president of the postal workers union.  He was an auctioneer and a member of Grace Baptist Church...

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...