All Obituaries

D.V. Dukes, 71 of Smithland, passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019 at the home of his son, Ryan, in Smithland, Kentucky. Mr. Dukes worked for many years at UPS in Paducah, employed at first as a mechanic and then later as a driver. From his youth, he loved anything with a motor, especially if it could be hopped- up or lowered-down. But the best was when it could be race, dragged, or pulled, and it didn’t matter if it was a boat, truck, car, or lawn mower. He shared this passion with...

Christine Paris of Smithland passed away Friday, August 23 at the age of 90. Christine was a factory worker and a school teacher. She enjoyed cooking and sewing. She loved spending time with her family and had a special love for her church family and friends. Christine was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. Christine is survived by her daughter, Connie (Terry) Owen of Smithland; two grandchildren, Landon (Renee) Owen of Paducah and Derek Owen of Paducah; one great grandchild, Kyndal...

Miss Lucy Christine Richardson, 92 of Grand Rivers, left this world to meet and celebrate with her Lord and Savior Friday, August 23, 2019 at Livingston Hospital in Salem. Miss Lucy loved her Lord and her family. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Grand Rivers and loved her Sunday School class. She enjoyed being outside, planting her flowers, and working in her little garden. She was full of life and never passed a chance to spread God’s word. She is survived by one son,...

Anna Pearl Campbell, 80, of Smithland passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Campbell was a caregiver and of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed yard sales, gardening, joy riding, spending time with her family, and visiting the Amish country. Surviving are one daughter, Cathy (Rick) Smith of Richmond, KY; six sons, Stevie (Sheryl) Campbell of Benton, Kenny (Christy) Campbell of Smithland, Neal (Belinda) Campbell of Grand Rivers, Roger (Tina) Campbell of Smithland,...

Grand Rivers, KY — James Luke McGee, 19, passed away on August 2, 2019, in Grand Rivers. James Luke was born on November 10, 1999, in Paducah to Laura and Dykie McGee. James Luke weighed 4 pounds, 15 ounces, arriving just shy of 35 weeks with his twin sister, Anna Grace.  Kind, witty, humble, gentle, and brilliant were the words most often spoken when one was describing James Luke. James Luke attended Community Christian Academy kindergarten through ninth grade, finishing high...

Sherry Guess, 69, of Smithland passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Salem Spring Lake Health & Rehab Center. Miss Guess enjoyed the outdoors. She loved to be sitting in her swing and feeding the birds, as well as swimming. She enjoyed taking rides in the car and spending time in her garden. Her favorite holiday was Christmas. Surviving is her mother, Mary Jean Guess of Smithland; one brother, Tearle Guess of Smithland; two sisters, Janice (Louise) Barrett and Marletta (Hershel)...

Ronnie Rushing, 80, of Burna died Thursday, June 13, 2019, at his home. Mr. Rushing was employed as an operator going on 52 years at Westlake Chemicals and was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Trish Rushing of Tolu; three sons, Mike (Shannon) Rushing of Burna, Lynn (Mary) Rushing of Burna, and Dale (Leslyn) Rushing of Crestwood; stepdaughter, Allison May of Tolu; seven grandchildren, Laura (Ramsey) Ferguson, Julie Rushing, Jessie Smith, Emma Rushing, Betsy...

Glendell “Hungry” Gordon, 84, of Smithland, passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis surrounded by his family. Mr. Gordon was a farmer and a heavy equipment operator.  In his spare time he enjoyed shooting guns.  He attended Cave Spring General Baptist and Second Baptist Church of Smithland.  He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Jane Gordon; two sons, Glenn (Laura) Gordon of Salem and Craig (Mindy) Gordon of...

Richard “Dick” Bingham, 81, of Grand Rivers, Kentucky passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2019 after a short battle with cancer.  Dick was born in Milton, Florida, September 10, 1937.  Upon graduating from Century High, he attended PJC for two years and then went to work for Air Products INC., in Pace, Florida.  He retired after working 40 years. Richard is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carolyn Bingham; a brother, Leon Bingham; his children, Rocky (David) Leber,...

Mrs. Bertha “Sissy” Ramage Crouch, 79, of Smithland, KY, passed away on Tuesday, April 16th, 2019 at her home. Mrs. Crouch was former operator of Crouch’s Grocery in Tiline, casher at Hank’s Brother Hardware in downtown Paducah and CEO of Taylor Creek Lodge in Okeechobee, Fl. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed working and being around people. She loved to laugh and have a good time. She is survived by her son, Ivus Crouch of Smithland: two brother, Dathel...