Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Jul 27, 2024

Cecil “Larry” Long 79 of Tiline, KY, passed peacefully on July 27th surrounded by his family at his home. He was born on November 21st, 1944. He was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church, & a member of Smithland Masonic Lodge #138.

He was a dedicated coal miner, heavy machine operator, & farmer. 

Larry is survived by his loving wife of...

Jul 21, 2024

Vernie Skinner, 82 of Grand Rivers, passed away Sunday July 21, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah.Mr. Skinner was a proud Vietnam Veteran. Had a strong Christian faith and was a big St. Louis Cardinal and Kentucky Basketball fan.

He is survived by his wife, Kay Skinner. One son, Caleb (April) Skinner of Benton. Two daughters; Margaret (David) Hall of Grand...

Jun 30, 2024

Sarah Josephine “Jo” Roberts, 81, of Smithland, KY, passed peacefully on June 30 with loved ones close by. She was born September 5,1942, in Buena Vista, TN to William Viven and Beatrice Kee. Jo was the apple of her parents’ eye. 

She proudly stated that her girls were her greatest accomplishment, whenever she had the chance. Becoming a grandmother was another...

Jun 20, 2024

Terry Don Dukes, 54, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2024, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Terry was a mechanic. He loved tractor and truck pulls, Nascar, and drag racing. He was a member of the Sugar Creek Mini Tractor Pullers. 

Surviving is his wife, Donna Dukes of Tiline; three children, Tiffany Cobb of Smithland, Jacob...

Jun 8, 2024

 

Thomas “Tom” Edward Teitloff, 88 of Granite City, IL went into the loving arms of his Lord Jesus on June 8, 2024, after a brief illness with brain cancer. The son of Gathiel and Elsie Mae (Thomason) Teitloff, he was born on April 7, 1936, in Carrsville, Kentucky.

Tom grew up on a farm in Carrsville, KY and learned the value...

May 28, 2024

Michael Austin Dean Reid, 21, of Tiline, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital.



Michael was a dedicated son, a caring brother, and a loving friend. He had a big heart and would do whatever he could to help. His world revolved around his family. Michael had a positive attitude and always knew how to make the best out of...

May 15, 2024

Merlin James Temple, 85, of Smithland, KY. died on Wednesday May 15, 2024 at his home.

He is survived by six children; Vicki (Lynden) Chase, Tracy (Denise) Temple, Michelle (Curt) Hodge, Kenneth (Laurie) Temple, Jim Temple, and Mark (Kathy) Temple, and one brother, John Malinowski; half-sister, Linda (Arnold, "Sonny") Alsvig; several nieces and nephews, and a grandchildren.

He was preceded in death...

May 12, 2024

Jimmy Robertson, 89 of Grand Rivers, passed away Sunday May 12, 2024 at his home

He is survived by his two sons, Jerry Robertson of Iuka and Barry Robertson of Kirksey; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Jean Robertson.

Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday May15, 2024 at Iuka Cemetery.  The...

Mar 30, 2024

Cynthia Louise "Mam" Layne, Franklin, 72, of Smithland, Kentucky, passed away on March 30, 2024. She was a devoted wife to Russell Layne "Pap" and a loving mother to Deborah Hughes, Sherry Elliot, RussAnn Stephens, and Russell Layne. Cynthia was also a cherished grandmother to nine grandchildren and great-grandmother to ten great-grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers and...

Mar 27, 2024

Walter Richard Skinner, 70, of Burna passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at Stone Creek Nursing Home in Paducah. 

Walter was a retired truck driver.  He enjoyed watching Westerns and spending time with his little dog, Gracie. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving are his three children, Walter Matthew Skinner of CA,...

Feb 22, 2024

Laurie A. McDonald, 57, of Grand Rivers, passed away Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home.

Laurie was a CPA for many years. She enjoyed fishing and camping in her free time.

Laurie is survived by her husband, Roy McDonald; her father, Scott Phignston; one brother, Mike Phignston; one sister-in-law, Velma Yarbrough; one brother-in-law, Roger...

Jan 30, 2024

George Edward Page Jr., 79, of Tiline passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Baptist Health Paducah.

George was a retired insurance salesman and a member of Mint Springs Baptist Church. He enjoyed researching genealogy in his free time.

Surviving is his wife of 24 years, Iva Lois Page; two daughters; three step grandchildren;...

Dec 12, 2023

Tracie Patton, 63 of Grand Rivers passed away Tuesday December 12, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Dennis Patton of Grand Rivers.  One son, Justin (Ashley) Patton of Grand Rivers.  One granddaughter, Gracie Patton.  One sister, Carrie Crisp of Grand Rivers.  And one half-brother, Clint Cummings of Mayfield....

Nov 13, 2023

William H. “Bill” Johnson, 90, of Smithland passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Salem Springlake Nursing Home in Salem, KY.

Bill was a retired from Reed Crush Stone and was a farmer.

Surviving are his one son, Darrell Johnson of Smithland, KY and Robin Schmidt of Elizabethtown, IL; and two granddaughters.

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Nov 3, 2023

Tina Tracy, 51 of Smithland, KY. Passed away Friday November 3, 2023 at her home. She is survived by one daughter, Delaney Buchanan of El. Paso Texas.  Daughter-in-law, Briana Valverde of El.Paso, Texas.  Mother, Judy Tracy of Smithland.  One brother, Donny (Tina) Tracy of Benton, KY.  Two nephews, Josh (Grace) Tracy of Symsonia and Nathan Tracy of Murray.  Two...

Oct 29, 2023

Lynda Gayle (Harvel) Newton, age 62 of Smithland, KY, died Sunday, October 29, 2023 at her home. She was born March 30, 1961 in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the daughter of Fred and Constance (Rose) Harvel.

Lynda is survived by her mother, Constance Harvel of Jonesboro; husband, Mike Newton of Smithland, KY; daughter, Christina Mull; step-children, Chad (Jessica)...

Oct 19, 2023

Kevin Glren Teitloff, 52, of Smithland passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Kevin was formerly a school bus driver.

Surviving are his two brothers, Timothy Teitloff of Anderson, SC and Kendall Teitloff of Smithland.

He was preceded in death by his parents, William Charles Teitloff and Leona Fay...

Oct 7, 2023

Idelia Ann “Dilly” McDonald, 64, of Tiline passed away on Saturday October 7, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Dilly worked in the lab at Baptist Health Paducah for 43 years. She was a member of Sugar Creek Baptist Church. She loved animals, riding motorcycles in her younger days, and building and fixing things.

She...

Sep 6, 2023

Russell Allen Davidson, 45, of Bardwell passed away on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, at his residence.

Russell enjoyed tinkering with cars, computers, and electronics. He was of the Baptist Faith.

Surviving is his wife, Ashley Davidson of Bardwell; his mother, Rebecca Dowdy of Paducah; two siblings, Patricia Decker of Hickory and Doulgas Davidson of Paducah....

Sep 5, 2023

Jeannie Morgan, 62, of Ledbetter, entered into rest on Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 at her home. Jeannie enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing. She was also of the Baptist faith. Jeannie is survived by four children, Steven Coleman of Covington Louisiana, Andrew, Rose, and Cindy Dorroh, all of Paducah; three siblings, Roberta “Bertie” Ringstaff of Kevil, Donna Wynn of Ledbetter, and...