Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

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...

Apr 13, 2020

Mrs. Ann Smith, 77, of Smithland passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and lifelong member of Smithland First Baptist Church where she served as the church organist.

Surviving are her two daughters, Connie Smith of Smithland, Joy (Darnell) Ramage of Ledbetter; two...

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Ernestine McDonald, 79, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Mrs. McDonald is a homemaker. She enjoyed listing to country music and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her two sons, Michael J. (Dilly) McDonald of Tiline...

Mar 30, 2020

Michelle A. Bratta-Cooper, 59, of Grand Rivers passed away at 8:23am on Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home.

She had battled lung cancer since 2015 with it recurring four times until she lost her battle. She was a loving housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving is her husband of 29 years, Gary Cooper of...

Mar 15, 2020

Albert Edmonds, 88, of Smithland, passed away March 15, 2020 at his home.

Albert was a retired equipment operator and a member of Union 181. He was also a farmer who loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Edmonds served in the United States Army for two years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Mar 4, 2020

Ronald (Ron) O’Neal Newbold, 65, of Smithland died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Newbold was a maintenance manager and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed traveling and riding his Harley. Other hobbies include fishing, cooking and collecting guns.

He is survived by his lifetime partner, Nora Miller; a son, Michael Newbold...

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. Daniel Owen Kelly, 83, of Smithland, KY, formerly of Mount Vernon, IL, passed Monday, February 24th, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Kelly was a retired truck driver and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He enjoyed fishing and time with his good friends, Steve Turner and David Hinkle.

He is survived by...

Feb 18, 2020

Larry Brantley Champion Sr., 77, of Smithland passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Champion was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Smithland Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the VFW.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Janice Champion of Smithland;...

Jan 23, 2020

Debbie Mifflin, 60, of Grand Rivers passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church.  In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family. She had a special love for animals. Debbie’s mission was “to...