All Obituaries

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 family moved to Orlando, Florida, where he graduated from Edgewater High School.  Farlane enlisted in the U.S. Navy and proudly served from 1960-1966.  After...

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 Arron Martin Sr. and Stella Grant. Visitation will be from 10am to 1pm on Tuesday, June 2,...

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. He also leaves behind many grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Bruce Hubbard and Nellie and Curtis Todd, along with many...

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 Watts, Andrew Watts, Ricky McCallister Jr., Calob Watts, Jeremey Henry, Lillie henry, Kelsie McCallister, and Keylie Williams;...

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 daughters, Donna Cowen, Crystal Vick, and Stephanie Cowen, three brothers, Daniel Cowen, Jimmy Cowen, and Kenn Cowen; one sister, Sandy Guess; two step-brothers,...

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 operator at Local 181. He was the chief over the DES in Livingston County and worked for the county ambulance service. He served as a Livingston County Deputy Sherriff for 13 years, before...

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 sons, Curtis Smith of Ledbetter, Dicky Smith of Smithland; one sister, Alice Faye (Russell) Gregory of Manchester, KY; seven grandchildren, Kim Knotts of...

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 and Randall D. McDonald of Grand Rivers; two grandchildren, Brandon McDonald and Brandi McDonald; three great-grandchildren, Madison McDonald, Evan McDonald, Braydon...

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 Grand Rivers; two daughters, Ashley Bratta and Tammy Bratta both of Grand Rivers; her extended family, Nikki Stone of Gilbertsville; two granddaughters, Alley...

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 #138 in Smithland and was of the Baptist faith. Albert is survived by his wife of 63 years, Becky Edmonds; two sons, Gary (Wendie) Edmonds of Smithland and Allen (Tabby) Edmonds...