All Obituaries

Delores Ann Gass, 55, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home. Delores was the manager of Par Finance and a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, crafting, porch sitting, cooking, and spending time with family. Surviving is her loving companion of 6 years, James Mathieu; one son, Robbie (Alisa) Weatherford of Ledbetter; one daughter, Misty (Tyler) Johnson of Calvert City; three brothers, Lynn Dickerson of...

Carol Jean Smith, 76, of Evansville, IN formerly of Livingston County passed away on Monday, October 28, 2019 at Bethel Manor. Carol was a retired schoolteacher from the Livingston County Board of Education. She loved spending time with her family, traveling, and attending bluegrass festivals. She was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. She is survived by her two sons, Keith (Renee) Smith of Evansville, IN and Allen Smith from Tiline; one sister, Geraldine Scott of Reidland; four...

Terry Owen, 64, of Smithland passed away on September 27, 2019 at his residence. Mr. Owen was retired from Westlake chemical and was a member of Christian Fellowship Church. In his free time he loved being  outdoors spending most of his time deer and turkey hunting. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop wood making and working on cars.  He enjoyed cooking and going to sporting events watching his granddaughter play sports. He is survived by his wife,...

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...