Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Feb 9, 2016

Helen “Nana” Evans, 75, of Ledbetter passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Evans was a former towboat cook for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is her ex-husband and best friend, Carmel Evans of Paducah; one daughter, Karmelin (Michael) Arant of Ledbetter;...

Jan 27, 2016

Betty Sue Paris, 78, of Smithland passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Paris was a former CNA at Oakview Nursing Home (formerly Cedar Crest) and the receptionist at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland for many years. She was also a member of the Smithland Second Baptist Church.

Jan 15, 2016

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Anita Ferrell, 72, of Paducah died on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Livingston County Hospital.

Mrs. Ferrell was a retired cook from Kentucky Dam Village State Parks.

Surviving are one son, William Edmonds of Paducah; three daughters, Sharon Noel of Salem, Tonya Cornwell of Aurora, Regina Ferrell of Paducah; six sisters; five...

Jan 13, 2016

Thomas Freeman “Gin” Guess Jr., 74, passed away January 12, 2016 at home in Tiline, KY surrounded by the family he loved.

Thomas attended Tiline First Baptist Church as a child and graduated from Livingston Central High School in 1960. He enjoyed playing cards, coon hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved talking to his many friends...

Dec 18, 2015

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John Downs, 59, of Smithland passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Downs was shop foreman with Hunter Marine in Paducah. He also worked 29 years for Mid-South Towing Company in Paducah. He was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are two brothers, Billy Downs of Smithland, Kenneth (Daphenia) Downs of Marion; three...

Dec 12, 2015

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Joe Ward, 70, of Smithland, died Saturday evening, December 12th, 2015 at Baptist Health of Paducah, surrounded by the family he loved. Joe was a graduate of Murray State University and was a self-employed businessman, who operated a farm and home supply store in Livingston County for many years. Afterwards, he served as Livingston County Judge Executive from...

Dec 5, 2015

J. Lynn Sauvage, age 91, passed away Saturday December 5, 2015 at his home. He was born December 31, 1923. He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church, and a member of Smithland Masonic Lodge #138. He retired from SKW after 32 years. Lynn is survived by his wife of 71 years, Kathleen Sauvage; twin Daughters, Diona Long (Larry) of...

Nov 28, 2015

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Alan Alderdice, 57, of Ledbetter died on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at his residence. Surviving is his wife, Cindy Alderdice of Ledbetter; two sons, Dustin Alderdice of Ledbetter, Lucas Muncy of Melber; three daughters, Brandy Shumaker of Paducah, Tashena Alderdice of Melber, Jessi Riley of Hickory; two sisters, Martha Kaye Hicks of Smithland, Tara Alderice of Mississippi; two...

Nov 13, 2015

Doug Armstrong, 53, of Smithland, died Friday evening, November 13th, 2015 at Lourdes Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Doug was a lifelong journeyman and worked for Premier Sprinkler Systems of Paducah. He was a member of the National Automatic Sprinkler local union #669, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church of Smithland. He loved spending all his spare time...

Nov 7, 2015

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Wanda “Sue” Dowell, 66, of Ledbetter died on Saturday, November 7, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Dowell was a homemaker. Surviving is her husband, Jay Dowell of Ledbetter; one son, Ronnie Mincin of Nashville; one daughter, Chrissy Mincin of Ledbetter; and one brother, Richard Williams of Ledbetter. She was preceded in death by one sister. Her parents were...

Nov 4, 2015

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Larry L. O’Neal Sr., 72, of Smithland died on Wednesday, November 04, 2015 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. O’Neal was a retired first mate from Mid-South Towing. Surviving is one son, Larry O’Neal Jr. of Smithland; one daughter, Renee Smith of Newburgh, IN; and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Oct 30, 2015

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Dorothy Day Roberts McReynolds, 85, of Gilbertville died on Friday, October 30, 2015 at Baptist Health Paducah. Survived by four daughters, Brenda Boyd of Grand Rivers, Rose Roberts of Gilbertsville, Mona Kanipe of Waverly, KY, Ruthie Bone of Gilbertsville; two sons, Danny McReynolds of Washington State, Chris McReynolds of Mayfield ; one sister, Phyllis Ramage of Hampton; ten...

Oct 18, 2015

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Dr. Dianne Boswell O’Brien, 72, of Paducah passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2015 at her residence. Dr. O’Brien was a former professor at Murray State University and a member of Reidland United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband of 46 years, Bill O’Brien; two sons, Clark (Jordan) O’Brien of Tiline; Lee O’Brien of Smithland; two brothers, David...

Oct 12, 2015

Betty Jean Fondaw, 71 of Symsonia, died Monday October 12th, 2015 at her home. Betty was a member of Hardmoney Baptist Church, and a Homemaker all of her life. She is survived by one daughter, Carla Downs of Tiline; two sons, Frankie Fondaw, and Freddie Fondaw , both of Paducah; two brothers, Ellis Hopkins, and David Allen Hopkins, both of...

Oct 10, 2015

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Ewing Ledbetter, 80, of Smithland died on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Ledbetter was a retired mechanic. Surviving is his wife, Alice Ledbetter of Smithland; two sons, Ewin Ledbetter of Smithland, Gerald Ledbetter of Fairdealing; one daughter, Tresia Ledbetter of Smithland; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother and...

Oct 4, 2015

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Mavis W. Crowley, 78, of Ledbetter died on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Crowley was a homemaker. Surviving is her husband, Horace “H.J.” Crowley of Ledbetter; one son, Steve Crowley of Ledbetter; one daughter, Sharon Burton of Possum Trot; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Evans and...

Sep 8, 2015

Larry (Bubber) Edward Lynch, 48, of Tiline died at 6:30am on Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at his sister’s house in Ledbetter. Surviving is his mother, Wanda Lynch of Tiline; one sister, Brenda Ritchie of Ledbetter. He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth Larry Lynch; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Edith Lynch; his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Ora May...

Aug 25, 2015

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Gina McDonald, 52, of Grand Rivers died on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home. Mrs. McDonald was a former CNA at Western Baptist Hospital. Surviving is her husband, Randy McDonald of Grand Rivers; one daughter, Brandi McDonald of Grand Rivers; and one grandson. Memorial services will be at 11:00am on Saturday, September 12, 2015...

Jul 31, 2015

Andrea Long, 72, of Smithland died on Friday, July, 31, 2015 at her residence. Mrs. Long was retired from Phelps Farm Store. Surviving are one daughter, Desiree Morrow of Smithland; one brother, Dr. Larry Bynum; two grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Long. Her parents were Everett...

Jul 30, 2015

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Ray W. Hoebbel, 52, of Grand Rivers died on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at his residence. Mr. Hoebbel was a former magazine printer. Surviving is his wife, Carolyn Hoebbel of Grand Rivers; two sons, Zackari Hoebbel of Paducah, Chris Collins of Grand Rivers; two daughters, Brittney Currer of Chicago, IL, Allyson Teas of Paducah; one sister, Vickie Gambino...