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Greg Woodruff

Greg Woodruff

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Greg, a native of Madisonville, KY,, has been licensed Embalmer and Funeral Director Kentucky since 1983. With over 30 years experience serving families in Western KY. "I consider this a ministry and calling, not just a job. I wanted to be a funeral director since I was 12 years old when my father and grandfather died 6 months apart."   Greg is former board secretary for Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health/Mental Retardation Board Inc. now known as Four Rivers Behavior Health, representing his county of residence.  He also has served multiple offices in local Gideon Camp, including President. Greg is envolved with community business owners through BNI.  And enjoys making new friends and business conections. Greg is married to his sweetheart,  Jeannie and they have 2 adult children Alexis and Scotty. They are members of Southland Baptist Temple. In his free time he enjoys spending time with family and friends and watching U.K. Basketball; photography; collecting funeral home memorabilia. 

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Michael Oliver

Michael Oliver

Greeter/Crematory Operater

Michael comes here from Livingston County. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also enjoys playing the piano and the great outdoors. He works full time at Livingston County High School and part time for Lindsey Funeral Home and Smith Funeral Chapel. But, most of the time you’ll find home at our Cremation Society of Paducah location where he serves as a cremation operator. 


BJ Fern

BJ Fern

Greeter

BJ resides in Livingston County where she is married to Bob, proud mother, and blessed 

grandmother. She is the Director of Technology/Network Administrator for Livingston County 

Schools.  A member of West Kentucky Association of Technology Coordinators (WKATC), 

Kentucky Society for Technology in Education (KySTE), Kentucky Coroners Association, 

International Association of Coroners & Medical Examiners (IACME), and a volunteer EMT/FF 

with Ledbetter Fire & Rescue.  Hobbies include, crocheting and NASCAR. BJ believes her 

mission is to serve others. 


Kelly Rosa

Kelly Rosa

Family Service Counselor



David Godrey

David Godrey

Managing Partner/Funeral Director

David, Manager, and licensed Funeral Director, is a native of Trenton, New Jersey, and has resided in the Paducah area since 1976. He joined the staff at Lindsey Funeral Home in the early part of 2013. He graduated in 1982 from Crittenden County High School in Marion, Ky. and obtained an Associates Degree in Theology from the International Bible School of Theology in Norris City, Illinois, and is an ordained Minister. He currently lives in West Paducah with his wife, Sherry. He has five sons, Larry and his wife Kendra, Jason & his wife Casandra, Austin & his wife Breanna, Carson, & Dalton and his Fiance' Hannah, and five grandchildren, Gradie Layne , Helton Avery, William David, Emery Kaylynn, and Decyln James. He is a member of Christ Community Church in West Paducah. David enjoys working with and serving people as he has spent the last 30 years in the retail industry. His favorite pastimes are spending time with his family & church family, auction hunting, and camping.

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Brandon Heine

Brandon Heine

Funeral Director

Brandon is a native of Southern IL. He and his wife, Jennifer both work in the funeral business. "I count it an honor to serve you and your family during your greatest time of need."

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Katie Eatmon

Katie Eatmon

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Katie is a 2019 graduate of SIU Mortuary College. She resides in Benton, KY with her boyfriend, Morgan. In her free time she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her fur kids. 

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Jennifer Heine

Jennifer Heine

Office Manager / Preneed Counselor /Funeral Director

Jennifer has been serving the families of Lindsey since 2013. She serves as our administrative assistant at the funeral home. She is the first smiling face you see when you walk through our front door. She has a son named Evan who was born in 2014. In her spare time she enjoys working in her church and spending time with her husband, who is a licensed funeral director at Lindsey's. She counts it an honor to serve families during their greatest time of need.

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