All Obituaries

Timothy Ray Sawyers Sr., 63, of Burna died on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Timothy was a press operator at Par 4 Plastics. Surviving is one son, Timothy Sawyers of Burna; three sisters, Mary Youngblood of Benton, Susan Starks of Benton, and Cindi Moon of Coquille, OR; two brothers, Tommy Sawyers and David Sawyers both of Hardin; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Sawyers; and one...

Nellie Jones, 68, of Smithland passed away on Saturday May 16, 2021 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Donald Jones of Smithland; one brother, Billy (Wanda) Thompson of Almo, Ky. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Thompson; one son, Michael Thompson; one brother, Eddie Thompson; and two sisters, Jean Wilkens and Martha Stokes. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Smith Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Brock Moore...

Patsy Ann Bennett, 77, of Paducah, passed away on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Baptist Health Paducah. Patsy was born on March 3, 1944, in Paducah, Kentucky. She was employed part-time for many years at Western Baptist Hospital in the business office; however, her main career was as a hard-working farm wife alongside her husband of 57 years, Bill Bennett. Patsy’s greatest joy in life was spending time with her family and helping her grandkids and great grandkids. She also loved her...

Kevin Murphy, 79, of Smithland passed away on Thursday May 6, 2021 at his home. No services are planned at this time. Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Anthony J. “Sock” Saberniak, 93, of Smithland passed away on Friday, April 16, 2021 at his residence. Anthony was a retired riverboat mate from ACBI. He was a member of Lighthouse Pentecostal Church and Smithland Pentecostal Church. Surviving is his wife, Sylvia Saberniak; four children, Anthony L. “Tony” Saberniak, Sylvia “Sis” Keeling, Edward Matt Saberniak, Maryann Moore; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews,...

Mike Enoch, 58 of Smithland passed away April 15, 2021 at Baptist Health in Paducah. He is survived by his wife, Sheri Enoch; two sons, Mike (Sonya) Enoch,  Bryan (Crystal) Enoch; one daughter, Jennifer Enoch; two step daughters, Somer (Daniel) Lewis and Amanda Stevens; one step son, Carnie (Kendra) Hopkins; one brother, Ronnie Enoch; 12 grandchildren and 1 great grandson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Macon Enoch and Doris Powell; and one grandson, Landon...

Steve Mitchell, 67, passed away on April 14th, 2021 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. In his life, Steve was a retired truck driver. He is survived by his wife Debbie Mitchell; his son Travis Mitchell; his two sisters Faye Maxfield and Kim Burnett; one brother Danny Mitchell; several nieces and nephews; and his constant companion poodle Levi. Steve is preceded in death by his father Marvin Mitchell and his mother Dorothy Mayhugh. Visitation will be held for Steve Mitchell on Saturday,...

On March 16, 2021, Viva Condra Holmes, age 96, went home to meet her Jesus and be reunited with her dear family members who had preceded her in death.  She left this world from her home. Her dear sister Mary Martha Wright, who had lived with her and lovingly cared for her for the past 6 years, was by her side.   Viva was born on Christmas Day, 1924.  She was born again at the age of 11, and was the oldest member of Friendship Baptist Church in Smithland, Ky.  The church...

Connie Rhea Owen , 65, passed away on March 6th, 2021.   She is survived by her two sons, Landon (Renee) Owen and Derek (Britney) Owen; and one grandchild, Kyndal Owen. Connie worked under the Pennyrile Health department and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. She is preceded in death by her husband, Terry Owen, and by her parents, Lewis Rhea and Christine Paris. Funeral services will be at 11:00am on Wednesday March 10, 2021 at Smith Funeral Chapel with Richie...

Douglas James Rochon Sr., 74, of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at his residence. All services for Mr. Rochon will be private. Online condolences may be left at www.smithfc.com Smith Funeral Chapel of Smithland is in charge of arrangements.