Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Apr 24, 2022

James M. (Jim) Terry III, of Smithland passed away Sunday April 24, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Mary Lou Terry.  Two sons; James (Mark) (Lyn Marie) Terry IV and Ken (Julia Ann) Terry.  Five grandchildren; Sarah Elizabeth Terry, James Markham Terry V, Jackson Howard Terry, Barton Lee Terry and...

Apr 2, 2022

William R. Bonds, age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion, KY.

Mr. Bonds was born on July 30th, 1943, to Rudell and Pearl (Hall) Bonds. He was of the Protestant faith and a long-time active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Paducah, KY....

Apr 2, 2022

Margaret Jean Lard Gamblin, age 58, passed away on April 2nd, 2022, in her home in Grand Rivers, KY. In her life, Margaret worked as a nurse in the state of Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Margaret is survived by her husband, Howard E. Gamblin;...

Mar 31, 2022

Ronald Colglazier, age 74, passed away on March 31st, 2022 at Ray & Kay Hospice Center in Paducah, KY.

Ronald will be cremated, and there are no services planned at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Mar 24, 2022

Joyce Ellen Bonds died at 4:10 PM on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. She fought a long, hard battle with chronic illness and finally left this world to be with the lord. During her last minutes, she was surrounded by members of her loving family, and her passing was peaceful and pain free.

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Mar 12, 2022

Kenneth Wayne Cowen, age 62, passed away on March 12th, 2022, in Salem, KY. In his life, Kenneth worked as a diesel mechanic, and was also a member of Mint Springs Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoor, and spending time with his family.

Kenneth is survived by...

Mar 2, 2022

Michelle “Shelly” Stokes, age 54, passed away on March 2nd, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. In her life, she was a homemaker, and was also a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball and spending time with her family.

Michelle is survived by her husband,...

Feb 16, 2022

Wanda Driskill Holt, 91, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Landmark of Kuttawa Nursing Home.

She was a homemaker and member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and being a seamstress.

Surviving are her two daughters, Rita Johnson of Grand Rivers and Lameta McNeil of Kevil; four grandchildren, Michael...

Feb 3, 2022

Joyce Dean Dukes, age 82, passed away on February 3rd, 2022, at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY.

Joyce was born on October 17th, 1939. In her life, she worked as a machine operator at Florsheim Shoe Factory in Paducah, KY, and was a member of the Potter House Worship Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending...

Jan 27, 2022

Gladys L. “Nanny” Ringstaff Wood, age 90, passed away on January 27th, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Gladys owned and operated Wood’s Upholstery in Ledbetter, and attended Ohio Valley Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed fishing, Chinese food, basketball, reading Danielle Steel books, and spending time with her family.

Gladys is...

Jan 26, 2022

Edna June Jamieson, age 84, passed away on January 26th, 2022 at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY.

No services are planned at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Jan 26, 2022

Grand Rivers, KY – Danny Joe Sword was born in Detroit, MI, on April 7, 1953. He lived in Michigan for many years, working as a machinist for Fisher Body, then transferring to Ohio in 1983, where he worked and retired from General Motors. Later in life, he and his wife of 28 years, Theresa, moved to Grand Rivers,...

Jan 9, 2022

Robert “Bob” Corder, age 73, passed away on January 9th, 2022, in his home in Ledbetter, KY. In his life, Robert worked as a manager at VMV/ Illinois Central Railroad. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and drawing.

Robert is survived by his wife, Charlene Corder; his two daughters, Lori Corder and Stacey (Scott)...

Jan 8, 2022

Howard Hughes Matthews was a blessing to all who knew him. He loved Jesus and cared about everyone he met. He was madly in love with his “beautiful bride”, Judi Matthews, who he married on December 14th, 1967. They began their journey in Germany and California while Howard was in the US Army and celebrated a beautiful life together...

Jan 6, 2022

George "Bud" Wilton Robertson was born September 9, 1921 in Macon, Georgia to Ruby (Smith) and Marion Robertson. He was the youngest of five children: Louise, Thelma, Isaac ("Ike"), Woodrow, then George. His father was a Revenuer in the hills of Georgia, tracking down illegal stills. He traveled a lot and passed away when George was just four years...

Jan 2, 2022

Wava Eilene Catiller, 80 of Grand Rivers, Kentucky passed away Sunday January 2, 2022 at her home.

She is survived by her one daughter; Jeanette Bush.  Three sisters; Janice Warren, Pat Hines and Martha Baird.  Two brothers; Clarence “Junior” Garnett and John Garnett.

Several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in...

Dec 26, 2021

Carroll D. Walker, 78, of Paducah, formerly of Grand Rivers, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, Kentucky.

Carroll was born July 9, 1943 to the late Jesse and Mina Ward Walker in Tiline. He was a banker for a number of years before becoming the County Clerk. Carroll enjoyed singing and...

Dec 26, 2021

James “Jim” Greer, age 81, passed away on December 26 th , 2021, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. In his life, James was a University Administrator at Murray State University and Missouri State University. James was also a member of the Masons. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and genealogy.

James is survived...

Dec 20, 2021

Curtis Resolved Smith, age 35, passed away on December 20th, 2021, in Evansville, IN. In his life, Curtis attended Faith Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and camping outdoors.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Melissa Anne Smith; his children, Curtis Smith Jr. (Eddyville, KY) and Madison Morrison (Debord, KY); his stepchildren, Dakota, Anessia, Marissa,...

Dec 8, 2021

Alfred Grady Ramage Jr., age 58, passed away on December 8th, 2021, in Burna, KY. Jr. was a devoted and loving son, and was beloved by many. In his life, he was an employee of Livingston Central High School. In his spare time, he enjoyed nature, being a mentor to the students, antiques, and spending time with his family,...