Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Jul 28, 2021

Irene Heater 99, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday July 28, 2021 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, Kentucky.

Mrs. Heater was a secretary at the war office in Washington, D.C. during World War II. She is survived by one son, Howard Dunn (Debbie) Heater;  one grandson ,Joshua Heater; one great granddaughter, Isabella Heater;  and...

Jul 23, 2021

Linda Warren, 73, of Ledbetter died on Friday July 23, 2021, at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She is survived by one son, Michael (Johnna) Warren; two brothers; James and Charles Woodring; one granddaughter; Kelsey Parrott; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and...

Jul 13, 2021

William Warren Benson, 57, of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Benson worked in the construction industry. He loved fished and hunting.

Surviving are his two children, Travis (Jessica L.) Benson of Grand Rivers and Haley (Eric) Benson-Clouse of Gagetown, Michigan; two stepdaughter, Kourtney (Matt) Parr of...

Jul 2, 2021

Keely Champion, 49, of Smithland, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Salem Spring Lake Health and Rehab.

Keely is survived by her parents, Phillip Champion and Sue Hardy Harnice; one brother, Adam Travis; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Preceding Keely in death is her husband, Jeff Hinchee.

Jun 24, 2021

Ronald Paul Rose, 56, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Paul was a boat pilot for ACBL and a member of Tiline Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Surviving is his wife, Lori Rose of Tiline; his mother, Yoyo...

Jun 18, 2021

Randy Henson, 65, of Grand Rivers passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home.

A family organized memorial service will be at later date

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Jun 12, 2021

Timothy Ray Sawyers Sr., 63, of Burna died on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.

Timothy was a press operator at Par 4 Plastics.

Surviving is one son, Timothy Sawyers of Burna; three sisters, Mary Youngblood of Benton, Susan Starks of Benton, and Cindi Moon of Coquille, OR; two...

May 15, 2021

Nellie Jones, 68, of Smithland passed away on Saturday May 16, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Jones of Smithland; one brother, Billy (Wanda) Thompson of Almo, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Thompson; one son, Michael Thompson; one brother, Eddie Thompson; and two sisters, Jean...

May 11, 2021

Patsy Ann Bennett, 77, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Patsy was born on March 3, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky. She was employed part-time for many years at Western Baptist Hospital in the business office; however, her main career was as a hard-working farm wife alongside her husband of 57...

May 6, 2021

Kevin Murphy, 79, of Smithland passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Apr 16, 2021

Anthony J. “Sock” Saberniak, 93, of Smithland passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence.

Anthony was a retired riverboat mate from ACBI. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and Smithland Pentecostal Church.

Surviving is his wife, Sylvia Saberniak; four children, Anthony L. “Tony” Saberniak, Sylvia “Sis” Keeling, Edward Matt Saberniak,...

Apr 15, 2021

Mike Enoch, 58 of Smithland passed away April 15, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Sheri Enoch; two sons, Mike (Sonya) Enoch,  Bryan (Crystal) Enoch; one daughter, Jennifer Enoch; two step daughters, Somer (Daniel) Lewis and Amanda Stevens; one step son, Carnie (Kendra) Hopkins; one brother, Ronnie Enoch; 12 grandchildren and...

Apr 14, 2021

Steve Mitchell, 67, passed away on April 14th, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. In his life, Steve was a retired truck driver.

He is survived by his wife Debbie Mitchell; his son Travis Mitchell; his two sisters Faye Maxfield and Kim Burnett; one brother Danny Mitchell; several nieces and nephews; and his constant companion poodle...

Mar 16, 2021

On March 16, 2021, Viva Condra Holmes, age 96, went home to meet her Jesus and be reunited with her dear family members who had preceded her in death.  She left this world from her home. Her dear sister Mary Martha Wright, who had lived with her and lovingly cared for her for the past 6 years, was by...

Mar 6, 2021

Connie Rhea Owen , 65, passed away on March 6th, 2021.

She is survived by her two sons, Landon (Renee) Owen and Derek (Britney) Owen; and one grandchild, Kyndal Owen.

Connie worked under the Pennyrile Health department and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church.

She is preceded in death by her husband, ...

Mar 2, 2021

Douglas James Rochon Sr., 74, of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence.

All services for Mr. Rochon will be private.

Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com

Smith Funeral Chapel of Smithland is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 3, 2021

Velda Vaughn, 75 of Burna passed away February 3, 2021 at her home.

No services are planned at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Feb 3, 2021

Ouida Frances Shekell, 88, of Smithland passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Ledbetter.

Frances was retired from Rite-Way Vending Company and was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, church family, and neighbor family. She enjoyed reading and was a Kentucky Basketball and St....

Jan 30, 2021

Michael “Little Mikey” Floyd, 44, passed away at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home on January 30th, 2021.

Michael worked as a sheet rock finisher and specialized in trade jobs.

Michael is survived by mom and dad, James and Wanda Rupcke; his two sons Devin and Cory Newberry; four brothers Jamie Rupcke, Fred Rupcke, Mark (Samantha)...

Jan 23, 2021

William “Bill” Hawkins, 83, passed away on January 23rd, 2021 in Tiline, Kentucky. William was a retired firefighter for the Indianapolis Fire Department. Earlier in his life, he served his nation in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army.

William is survived by his wife Betty Hawkins; his children Jim (Tammie) Hawkins, and Lora...