All Obituaries

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 take care of my family and all the homeless animals or orphaned animals that came my way. She cared for lots of dogs, cats, possums,...

Casper L. Driskill, 82, of Calvert City, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home. He worked as a forklift operator and attended Free Spirit Biker Church in Paducah. Casper is survived by his wife, Donna Driskill; one son, Glenn Driskill; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding Casper in death are his parents, Hershel and Roberta Driskill; one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Chandler; and two brothers, Charles and Dorce Driskill. Services for Casper will be...

Rev. Allen A. Jones, 91 of Smithland, Kentucky passed away at 7:32 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. Allen was born January 4, 1929 the son of Harry O. Jones Sr. and Lena Lorene (Scarbrough) Jones. He married Theah L. Potter August 5, 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in communications with the 25th Infantry Division of Tropic Lightening. He opened Allen Jones TV Sales and Service in Lake City, Kentucky in 1963. He continued to...

Virginia “Jennie” Taylor, 78, of Grand Rivers passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Taylor was a retired cafeteria manager from Livingston County Schools. Surviving is her husband, William “W.E.” Taylor of Grand Rivers; one son, Jimmy (Rita) Taylor of Dawson Springs; one daughter, Kim Ritchie of Grand Rivers; one granddaughter, Erin Moodie of Spring Hill, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Ralph Scott and Ida Lou...

Thomas L. “Pappaw” Jones, 82, of Smithland passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Mr. Jones was an operator in construction and of the Baptist faith. He attended Potter’s House Worship Center. He loved the outdoors. But most of all, Thomas loved his family more than words can express. Surviving is his wife of 58 years, Kaye Jones of Smithland; two daughters, Kim (Willie) Brooks, Starla (Richie) Neal; two...

Theresa June Potter Skinner, 62 ,of Burna,  Kentucky passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Livingston Hospital and Health Services in Salem, Kentucky. She loved being surrounded by her friends and family more than anything. Gifting those around her with love and an array of baking. She was survived by her husband,  Walter of Burna; one daughter, Jeanette Leah (Keith) Tramble of Burna: one son, Steve Alan (Lauren)  Ramage of Smithland;...

Jo Ann Anglin Sloan, 80, of Smithland died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Oakview Nursing & Rebab in Calvert City. Mrs. Sloan was a former nurse and member of Smithland First Baptist Church. Surviving is her daughter, Luanne Snead of Smithland; one sister, Mary Lou Terry of Smithland; two brothers, Terry Wolfe of Ledbetter and Jerry Wolfe of Florida; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, John David Anglin. Her parents were Floyd Nelson Wolfe and Nona Lou...

Reverend Johnny Keith Wright, 69, of Ledbetter, passed away Sunday, November 24 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Johnny was an account representative for Winkler Packaging Co. and was a pastor at Central Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer who also enjoyed watching races and basketball. Traveling with his wife was a passion. Most of all, he loved being with his family. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Wright of Ledbetter; four children, Rhonda Wright of Humboldt, TN, Pam Wright of...

Delores Ann Gass, 55, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home. Delores was the manager of Par Finance and a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, crafting, porch sitting, cooking, and spending time with family. Surviving is her loving companion of 6 years, James Mathieu; one son, Robbie (Alisa) Weatherford of Ledbetter; one daughter, Misty (Tyler) Johnson of Calvert City; three brothers, Lynn Dickerson of...

Carol Jean Smith, 76, of Evansville, IN formerly of Livingston County passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Bethel Manor. Carol was a retired schoolteacher from the Livingston County Board of Education. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and attending bluegrass festivals. She was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. She is survived by her two sons, Keith (Renee) Smith of Evansville, IN and Allen Smith from Tiline; one sister, Geraldine Scott of Reidland; four...