Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

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,...

Dec 1, 2021

Virginia Faye Parrish, 86 of Smithland died Wednesday December 1, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Marshall Parrish.  Three daughters; Laura Parrish, Mary Goodman and Cindy Teer.  One son; Paul Parrish and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Clara Vanvactor, two daughters, one son and two grandchildren....

Sep 25, 2021

Harold Lynnn Mayhugh 71 of Smithland, KY. Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 25, 2021 at his home, due to diabetes and circulatory problems, health issues that were from a motorcycle accident years ago.

Lynn attended PCC with a focus on business management and was self-employed.  He owned several meat shops in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana.  He...

Sep 19, 2021

William “Bill” W. Gaines, 83 of Smithland passed away Sunday September 19, 2021 at his home.

Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna.  One son, Ron Gaines and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family planned memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday September 25, 2021 at Smithland First Baptist Church.

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Sep 18, 2021

Shawn Dismore, 49, of Ledbetter, passed away Saturday September 18, 2021 at his home.

He is survived by his parents, Dwight and Loraine Dismore of Ledbetter.  One sister, Patty Hatcher.  Four brothers; Tim Hatcher, John Brisentine, Jeff Brisetine and Barry Dismore.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Sabrina Dismore and one brother, Jimmy...

Sep 3, 2021

Kevin Wayne Hopkins, 55,  of Ledbetter died Friday September 3, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah

He is survived by two sons, Carnie and Cameron Wayne Hopkins; three daughters, Patience and    Kaylee Hopkins and Laken Smith; his mother, Rose Mary Hopkins; one sister, Karen McDougal; one brother; Rickie Hopkins; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Sep 3, 2021

Grady Ramage, 83, of Burna, Kentucky passed away September 3, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Ramage; two daughters, Bridget Ramage and Ashley (Jerry)  Rupcke; two sons, Junior and Mark Ramage; three grandchildren, Brady and Brayden Smith, Brookelyn Rupcke; and one brother; Dathel Ramage.

He was preceded in...

Aug 9, 2021

Captain Timothy Elton Maxfield, 60, of Smithland passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, aboard his riverboat.

Tim was as a riverboat captain for over 27 years. Most recently he worked for TVT. He enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. He was of the Methodist Faith.

Surviving is his high school sweetheart and wife of 4...

Aug 2, 2021

Joseph A. Thomason, 69, of Gilbertsville passed away on August 2, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

He was born on October 13, 1951 at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was a 1969 graduate of Livingston Central High School.  He served as Chief of Livingston County DES  and Assist. Fire chief of Smithland Fire Department, and...