Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

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,...

Sep 4, 2023

Edna Doom, 78, of Grand Rivers passed away on Monday, September 4, 2023, at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home in Salem KY.

Edna was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She enjoyed canning, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is her daughter, Amy (Wade) Dukes of Grand Rivers; three siblings, Betty (Albert)...

Aug 26, 2023

Helen L. Pendergrast (Holley) 94 of Calvert City, Kentucky, passed away August 26. 2023 at  Calvert City  Convalescent Center in  Calvert City, Kentucky. Helen was born on January 5, 1929 to F.W. Doom and Vera L. Doom

Helen enjoyed spending time with her family and crocheting and quilting.

Helen is survived by 5 grandchildren: Jeff...

Aug 21, 2023

Theah L. Jones, 91 of Smithland, Kentucky passed away Monday, August 21, 2023 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center in Salem, KY.

Theah was born June 16, 1932, to Hershell H. Potter and Lida L. (Robertson) Potter.  She married Allen Jones August 5, 1950.  Theah enjoyed spending time with family, traveling, crocheting and sewing, cooking and...

Aug 8, 2023

Dicky Van Smith, 65 of Smithland, passed away Tuesday August 8, 2023 at Baptist Health in Paducah

He was a 1975 graduate of Livingston County High School and member of Masonic Lodge of F & M # 138 in Smithland.

He is survived by two daughters: Amber (Adam) Smith Traylor of Montgomery, IN. and Haley...

May 16, 2023

Raymond Lee (Dickie) Brown, 75 of Smithland KY formally of Salem IL, passed away Tuesday May 16, 2023 at his son's home surrounded by his family. Dickie was born March 17,1948 in Salem, Illinois to Charley and Geona Neff Brown. He is survived by his children Tabitha Bradley and Brad Boyles of Iuka, IL, Mike Brown and Candie Huge...

May 12, 2023

Timothy Max Sheeks, 63 of Smithland, Kentucky, passed from this life Friday May 12, 2023 at Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Juanita and son Cody (Cassie) Sheeks of Tiline.  One daughter, Sarena Newberry of Joy, KY.  Three granddaughters: Maddison Reaves, Mackenzie Scott and Aniyah Jones.  Two brothers:...

Apr 7, 2023

Suzanne Culver, 62 of Paducah, passed away Friday April 7, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.

She loved to take walks by the lake, and crochet.   And also enjoyed watching beautiful sunsets.

She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jeff Culver of Paducah.  Three children; Savannah Culver of West...

Mar 20, 2023

Velvie L. Eubanks, 76, of Paducah died Monday March 20, 2023 at Marshall County Hospital.

Velvie was of the Baptist faith.

She is survived by two children, James Dean Eubanks and Karen Jones, both of Paducah.  One brother, Fred Davidson of Princeton, KY. And sister, Linda Jensen of Brookport, IL.  Ten grandchildren and many great...

Jan 25, 2023

Floyd Madden, 60, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by his two sons, Zach and Jesse Madden both of Grand Rivers; and one brother, Robert Ray.

He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Ladd; his parents, Jahn Madden and Minnia Owens; two brothers;...

Jan 4, 2023

Joey Joiner, 64 of Burna, passed away at his home Wednesday January 4, 2023

He was a former tow boat engineer.  Joey loved fishing, reading, gardening and watching game shows and westerns.  And telling towboat stories

Also hanging out with his horse, Buddy and his dog, Odie.

He is survived by 2 brothers,...

2023

Cleveland “C.B.” Champion Jr. 83 of Paducah, passed away Sunday May 7, 2023 at his home.

He is survived by two sons, Shannon (Tina) Champion and Shane (Michelle) Champion.   Two sisters: Dora Mae Terry-Miley and Terry Rogers.   Three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cleveland Boyd Champion and...

Dec 24, 2022

Clarence Maxfield, 82 of Smithland, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022, at his home.

He is survived by his wife of 64   years, Faye Maxfield of Smithland.  Two daughters; Tena Browning of Smithland and Lorie Strader of Smithland.  One son, Shane Maxfield of Reidland.  8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2022

Helen Marie Ray, 81, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home.

Helen was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith.

Surviving is her son, David Ray of Smithland; four sisters, Shirley (Harvey) Pipes, Martha Wallace, Earlene Rice, and Brenda Joyce.

She was preceded in death...

Dec 13, 2022

Victor Edward Phillips Sr., 71, of Burna, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:18 am.

Victor had seven siblings, Reta Guthrie, Sheila Box, Maryann Wheeler, Junior, Richard, Jennifer and Marsha Phillips. Victor joined the Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War where he was honorable discharged in 1971 after receiving...

Dec 6, 2022

Lois Ann Tashjian (nee Roberts), age 87, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1935, in Springfield, MA, to James and Gertrude Roberts. Lois was proud to share Mr. Lincoln’s birthdate and later gave birth to her son, Robert, on that date. She met and married Robert Creedon Tashjian at the...

Nov 22, 2022

Nellie Jean Robertson, 83 of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at  Baptist Health in Paducah.

She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Robertson of Grand Rivers; two sons, Jerry Robertson of Iuka and Barry Robertson of Kirksey; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on...

Nov 18, 2022

Marshall Parrish, 74 of Smithland, passed away Friday November 18, 2022, at Livingston County Hospital.

He is survived by one son, Paul Parrish of Murfreesboro, TN; one daughter, Laura Parrish of Las Vegas, Nevada; two stepdaughters, Mary Goodman of Ledbetter and Cindy (Don) Teer of Marion, KY; three brothers, Boyd Parrish of Nashville, TN, Gene Parrish of...

Nov 16, 2022

Carl Rogers (Roger) McDonald, 87 of Tiline, passed away from this life on Wednesday November 16, 2022 Roger, (Better known as Gramps to his family) loved his dog Panda and checking on things on his farm, family and everyone else around Tiline on his Ranger.  His grandchildren could always count on him to have a pocket full of suckers...

Nov 6, 2022

Debra Cunningham, 69 of Grand Rivers, formerly of Detroit, Michigan, passed away Sunday November 6, 2022 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel is handling all arrangements