All Obituaries

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 Cook Jr.; 11 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.   Preceding Anthony in death are his father and stepmother, James Sr....

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 #138 and of the Baptist faith. Surviving is his son, Todd Belcher and wife, Tracie of Smithland; and two wonderful grandchildren, Carter (CJ) Belcher and Blair...

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 great-grandsons, two great-granddaughters; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Garland Patton and Janet Patton; and...

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 by her father, Wayne (Jo Anne) Quertermous; her husband, Christopher Wayne Doom; two sons, Austin Fires and Steven Dale Orndoff; two siblings, Darvie Rae...

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, David (Dianne) Shadle and Thomas Allen (Regina) Shadle; six siblings, George Buford Jr., Marvin Buford, Claire Quetermous, Peggy Monroe, Betty Hale, and Martha Burroughs; six...

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 his family. Surviving is his son, Greg Paris of Smithland; two sisters, Lavenia Parish of Ledbetter and Frankie Champion of Smithland; and...

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 of the Smithland Masonic Lodge and Tiline Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Stella; a sister, Donna Hines; children, R. Brent Potts (Natalie), Tara Potts, Jaclyn Meek...

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 wife and mule riding partner, trail riding and camping with friends and family.  He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren, Keaton and Payton.  Barnell...

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 Travis and his fiancé, Amanda Frick of Eddyville; seven grandchildren, Taylor Brown of Smithland, Morgan Shell of Smithland, Wesley Shell of Paducah, Trip Smith...

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; six grandchildren, Hayden Bishop-Baker, Wilder Bishop, Stephen Orndoff, Austin Fires, Deagen Dukes, and Davin Sullivan.    She...