Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Oct 12, 2020

Jerry Lee Allen, 76 of Tiline passed away Oct. 12, 2020 at his home.

No services are planned.

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangments.

Oct 4, 2020

Anthony “Roy” Cook Sr., 67, of Burna, died Sunday, October 4, 2020 at his home.

Anthony was a factory worker for Amtrol and was of the Catholic faith.

Anthony is survived by his wife, Margaret Cook; two sisters, Judy Lafforest and Mary Willis; three children, Rosa Sherrell, Gail Anderson, and Anthony...

Sep 15, 2020

Billy Belcher, 83, of Smithland passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Belcher was retired from the FAA as an electrical technician after 37 years of service. He was a proud US Navy Veteran who served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was a 50-year member of the Smithland Masonic Lodge...

Sep 14, 2020

Jerry William Patton, 68, of Smithland passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Mr. Patton keyed locks and was of the Methodist faith.

Surviving is his wife, Loretta Patton of Smithland; one stepson, Tony Ferrell; three brothers, Frank Patton, Paul Patton, and Roy Patton; three granddaughters, one grandson, three...

Aug 30, 2020

Brandy Quertermous Doom, 45, of Ledbetter passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah.

Brandy enjoyed listening to music and gardening. She had a true passion for art. Her creativity allowed little room for boredom. Her heart belonged to her family and her pets.

Brandy is survived...

Aug 24, 2020

Virgie Coreen Benak, 89, of Smithland, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah.

Virgie was a waitress and loved to be in the kitchen cooking. She was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and enjoyed spending time with her church family.

Virgie is survived by two sons,...

Aug 20, 2020

Cecil Paris, 85, of Smithland passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at his residence.

Cecil was a retired operator from Local 181, a U.S. Veteran, and formerly worked for Smith Funeral Chapel as a funeral assistant. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, coon hunting, gardening, fishing, and spending time with...

Jul 31, 2020

Mr. Barry R. Potts, 68, husband of Stella Potts (nee New) went to be with his Lord and Savior Friday, July 31st, 2020. Born in Crittenden County, the son of the late Sidney R. Potts and late Joyce E. Potts, Barry was a graduate of Livingston County High School and retired from Ingram Marine. He was an active member...

Jul 18, 2020

Barnell Doom, 66, of Tiline, left us to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 18, 2020, at Salem Spring Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Barnell was born on May 14, 1954 to Willis Doom and the late Barbara Doom. He retired from Three Rivers Rock Quarry after 41 years.  He enjoyed spending time with Alice, his...

Jul 17, 2020

Sheila Karen Bishop, 62, of Smithland passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare in Salem.

Sheila was a homemaker.

Surviving are her three children, Dalton Bishop of Paducah, Brandy Quertermous of Ledbetter, Darvie Sullivan of Iuka; three sisters, Rita Shekell of Smithland, Dale Glore of Lola, Sandra Crowley of Ledbetter;...

Jul 17, 2020

Lora Eubanks-Story of Smithland passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at her residence at the age of 55.

Lora is survived by her parents, Jim Eubanks and Velvie Eubanks of Smithland both of Smithland; her significant other of 15 years, Leo White of Smithland; her two children, Janie Smith and husband, Joe of Smithland and Pete...

Jul 12, 2020

Bobby Ray Vaughn, 84, of Burna died July 12, 2020 at his residence

No services are planned at this time

Smith Funeral Chapel of Smithland is in charge of arrangements.

Jun 30, 2020

Jefferson Davis (JD) “Mickey” Clopton, a native of Smithland, KY, and resident of Paducah, KY entered into eternal rest at Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center on June 30, 2020, peacefully. He was born December 4, 1931.

Micky, as he was known to everyone, was a staple in the Smithland community and will be sorely missed

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Jun 21, 2020

Mary Jean Guess, 89, of Smithland passed away on Sunday June 21, 2020 at Livingston County Hospital.

She is survived by two daughters, Janice Barrett and Marletta Evans; one son, Tearle Guess; and five grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Vernon Sunderland and Mary Ethel Scarbough; one...

May 30, 2020

Carl Farlane Ramage

June 1, 1942 – May 30, 2020

Carl Farlane Ramage was born June 1, 1942 to Carl and Helen Ramage in Cleveland, Ohio.  He was the middle child of Carl and Helen with an older sister Charlotte Ramage Dunaway and younger brother Judge Daniel Ramage.  He was raised in Burna, Kentucky.  The...

May 28, 2020

Larry Martin, 72, of Grand Rivers, KY died on Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Mercy Health in Paducah. He is survived by two daughters, Jennifer Hawk of Smithland and Rebecca Martin of Georgia; one son, Joshua Martin of Paducah;  one niece, Lori Martin of Tiline;  and eight grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus...

May 8, 2020

Donald Harold Blake of Ledbetter, Kentucky age 84 passed away at his home on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Mr. Blake was a son of the late Ernest Edwin and May Carver Blake.

He is survived by his son Donald Blake, Jr and his wife Christy of Paducah, KY and stepdaughter, Serena Stalion of Paducah, KY....

May 3, 2020

Denise Gibbs, 63, of  Hampton, died Sunday evening, May 3rd, 2020 at Livingston County Hospital in Salem. Denise was a lifelong homemaker.

Denise is survived by three daughters, Sabrina Diehl of Burna, Jessie Watts of Marion,KY, Candie Henry of Paducah; two sisters, Pamela Glass of Burna, and Betty Lou Glass of Nashville; nine grandchildren, Alan Henry, Kaylee...

Apr 19, 2020

Gary “Gabby” Cowen, 62, of Salem passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Marion, KY.

Mr. Cowen was an operator and of the Baptist Faith. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, old cars, and drag racing.

Surviving is his mother, Carnelia Ramage of Salem; two sons, Gary Wayne Cowen and Christopher Lynn Cowen; three...

Apr 17, 2020

Jackie Charles Travelstead, 80, of Eddyville passed away at 11:19 pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

He was born on February 19, 1940 at his home in Burna, KY.

He was a 1959 graduate of Livingston Central High School. He was a union steward at S.K.W. and overhead crane...