All Obituaries

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...

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.

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 Mr. Clopton had been in the pharmacy business for many years with his father and was well known in Livingston and adjacent counties. His father and him...

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 child; and five siblings.   Funeral services will be at 2:00pm on Thursday, June 25, 2020 at Smithland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joel Jackson...

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...