All Obituaries

Kenneth Lanier Hill, 95, of Bellview, Florida passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022, at Hampton Manor Nursing Home. Private burial services were held on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Groves Chapel Cemetery in Tiline, KY. Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com Smith Funeral Chapel of Smithland is in charge of Smithland.

James M. (Jim) Terry III, of Smithland passed away Sunday April 24, 2022, at Baptist Health in Paducah.  He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Mary Lou Terry.  Two sons; James (Mark) (Lyn Marie) Terry IV and Ken (Julia Ann) Terry.  Five grandchildren; Sarah Elizabeth Terry, James Markham Terry V, Jackson Howard Terry, Barton Lee Terry and Chase Huntington Terry. He was preceded in death by his first wife; Ida Loveina Gautier Terry.  His  parents; James Markham...

Margaret Jean Lard Gamblin, age 58, passed away on April 2nd, 2022, in her home in Grand Rivers, KY. In her life, Margaret worked as a nurse in the state of Alabama. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening, reading, and spending time with her grandchildren.   Margaret is survived by her husband, Howard E. Gamblin; her son, Brandon Cannon; her siblings, Rhonda Yates, Dianne Parker, Bridget Anders, and Matthew Sharp; her grandchildren, Shelby Cannon, Seager Cannon, and Saylor Cannon;...

William R. Bonds, age 78, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 2nd, 2022, at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion, KY. Mr. Bonds was born on July 30th, 1943, to Rudell and Pearl (Hall) Bonds. He was of the Protestant faith and a long-time active member of Calvary Baptist Church in Paducah, KY. A hard working and determined man, William along with his wife Joyce, set up and managed a number of businesses, including an ambulance service in Livingston County,...

Ronald Colglazier, age 74, passed away on March 31st, 2022 at Ray & Kay Hospice Center in Paducah, KY.   Ronald will be cremated, and there are no services planned at this time. Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Joyce Ellen Bonds died at 4:10 PM on Thursday, March 24th, 2022, Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. She fought a long, hard battle with chronic illness and finally left this world to be with the lord. During her last minutes, she was surrounded by members of her loving family, and her passing was peaceful and pain free. Joyce was 77 years old and born to parents, Norman R. Jones and Edith M. Jones on December 30th, 1944. When she was very young, her family moved to a farm in Southern Illinois....

  Kenneth Wayne Cowen, age 62, passed away on March 12th, 2022, in Salem, KY. In his life, Kenneth worked as a diesel mechanic, and was also a member of Mint Springs Baptist Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing, spending time outdoor, and spending time with his family.   Kenneth is survived by his two sons, Bryan Neal Cowen and Corey Wayne Cowen; his mother, Carnelia Ramage; his siblings, Danny Cowen, Sandy Guess, Jimmy Cowen, Elizabeth Henson, Dianne Jones, Ronney...

Michelle “Shelly” Stokes, age 54, passed away on March 2nd, 2022, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. In her life, she was a homemaker, and was also a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed watching Cardinal baseball and spending time with her family.   Michelle is survived by her husband, Steve Stokes; her siblings, Tammy Hunter, Terry Hunt, Michael Hunt, and Celeste; her parents, Ronnie and Johnie Croft of Benton, KY; Janice Ballard...

Wanda Driskill Holt, 91, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Landmark of Kuttawa Nursing Home. She was a homemaker and member of Friendship Baptist Church. She enjoyed cooking and being a seamstress. Surviving are her two daughters, Rita Johnson of Grand Rivers and Lameta McNeil of Kevil; four grandchildren, Michael Johnson, Karen Alward, Shane Duncan, and Adam Barker; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...

Joyce Dean Dukes, age 82, passed away on February 3rd, 2022, at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY. Joyce was born on October 17th, 1939. In her life, she worked as a machine operator at Florsheim Shoe Factory in Paducah, KY, and was a member of the Potter House Worship Center. In her spare time, she enjoyed spending time with her family.   Joyce is survived by her husband of 31 years, James Wilford “Bill” Dukes; her sons, Everett Smith Jr. and Jeffrey Smith; her siblings,...