Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Jun 4, 2017

Patricia Rhea Dycus Callender passed away peacefully in Concord Township, Ohio, on June 4, 2017.

Patty grew up in Smithland, Kentucky and after graduating from Livingston Central High School, attended the University of Kentucky where she was accepted as a sister in Delta Delta Delta sorority and met her husband, James. After living in Union City, Tennessee...

May 26, 2017

Chrissy Mincin, 50, of Ledbetter passed away on Friday, May 26, 2017 at her residence.

Chrissy enjoyed collecting watches and jewelry. She was an avid fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. She had a passion and love for all animals, especially her cats and for the outdoors. She found peace by the water. Chrissy was loved by her...

Apr 19, 2017

Melody Gail Martin, 69, of Tiline passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Mrs. Martin was a retired school bus driver and member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She loved spending time at church and with church members. She also enjoyed sewing, outdoors, and spending time with her grandchildren.

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Apr 18, 2017

Eddie Lee Guess, 58, of Smithland passed away at 4:00am on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mr. Guess was a locomotive mechanic at Progress Rail in Mayfield and owner of Eddie’s Chevron in Smithland. He was also a member of Second Baptist Church in Smithland. He was a local motorist...

Apr 10, 2017

Grace Evelyn Clark Sorrell, 91, of Hampton, KY passed away on Monday, April 10, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Sorrell was retired from Three Rivers Rock Quarry and a member of Hampton United Methodist Church.

Surviving are several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Percy Clark; mother, Lora...

Apr 4, 2017

Claudia Kathleen Sauvage, age 95, of Tiline passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at her residence.

She was born on December 1, 1921. She was a homemaker and member of Iuka Baptist Church.

Kay is survived by her twin daughters, Diona (Larry) Long of Smithland; Iona (Eddie) Johnson of Forest Hill, Maryland; three grandsons,...

Apr 4, 2017

Linda Hopkins, 77, of Ledbetter died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Hopkins was a retired Nurse and member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church in Ledbetter.

Surviving is her husband, Courtney Ellis Hopkins of Ledbetter; one daughter, Melinda Wadley of Smithland; four sisters, Evelyn Wilson, Wanda Wilkins, Dorothy Doyle, and Suzanne...

Feb 16, 2017

Caroline Crawford, 64, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Crawford was a retired hairdresser and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah. She loved going to church, singing and listening to gospel music, baking, cooking, and doing crafts, more than anything she loved her...

Feb 13, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Deist, 60, of Eddyville passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Deist was a former LPN.

Surviving is her husband, Robert Deist of Eddyville; and two sons.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 5, 2017

Allan “AL” Bennett, 70, of Smithland died on Sunday, February 5, 2017.

Mr. Bennett was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired farm laborer for Jim Smith Contracting.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by one brother, Ron Bennett of Des Moines, IA.

He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2017

June Long Brasher, 79, of Grand Rivers passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Brasher was a homemaker and member of Mint Spring Baptist Church in Tiline. In her spare time she loved sewing, cooking, gardening, and canning. But, most of all she loved spending time with her loving family.

Surviving...

Feb 3, 2017

Elsie D. Lucus, 98, of Smithland passed on to be with her Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, KY.

Mrs. Lucus was a devoted wife and mother. She was a beautiful lady, both inside and out, and was known for her strength, courage, humility, and ability...

Jan 23, 2017

Judy K Long, 66, of Burna, passed away on January 23, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Long was a teacher’s aid for the special education department at Livingston Middle and High Schools and the manager of Dairy King for several years.  She loved spending time with her family and had a love for animals.  Mrs. Long...

Jan 22, 2017

Virginia (Nene) New Williams, 85, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Livingston County Hospital and Health Care Services.

Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Smithland. In her spare time she helped raise her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time outside in the garden,...

Jan 15, 2017

Arielle Sara Halligan, 34, of Tiline passed away on January 15, 2017 at Livingston Hospital & Health Care Services.

Mrs. Halligan worked in the maternity department at Baptist Health Paducah.  She was a member of the Potter House Worship Center in Smithland, KY.  In her spare time she enjoyed photography, baking, spending time outdoors. She loved to...

Dec 29, 2016

Charles Gaines, 85, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Gaines worked in the manufacturing industry and was a farmer. He enjoyed making brooms, making flies for fly fishing, bee keeping, and farming.  He was also a U.S. Korean War Veteran and a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church....

Dec 29, 2016

Mary Lela Mayhugh, 71, of Eddyville passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Princeton Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Mayhugh was a member of the Full Gospel Church and loved spreading the Word of God.

Surviving is her husband, James Mayhugh of Eddyville; three sons, John Wagner of Oregon, Billy Williams of Paducah, Justin Mayhugh...

Dec 20, 2016

L.E. McDonald Jr, 90, of Paducah died on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Parkview Nursing Home.

Mr. McDonald was a retired instrument mechanic, member of Southland Baptist Temple, and a World War II Navy Veteran.

Surviving is his wife, Norma McDonald of Louisville, KY; one son, Stan McDonald of Paducah; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and...

Dec 10, 2016

Helen Louise Fletcher Warfield died on December 10, 2016 in Pontotoc, MS.

Helen was born on January 27, 1924 to Rev. and Mrs. Mark Graves Fletcher in Smithland, KY.

She was raised in Smithland and married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Owen Warfield.

Through the years, Helen and Bob lived in Detroit, MI, New...

Nov 14, 2016

Ricky Wynn, 59, of Ledbetter passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Wynn worked as an electrician and in maintenance.  He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Lyon County and a United States Navy Veteran. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching UK...