All Obituaries

Velvie L. Eubanks, 76, of Paducah died Monday March 20, 2023 at Marshall County Hospital. Velvie was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two children, James Dean Eubanks and Karen Jones, both of Paducah.  One brother, Fred Davidson of Princeton, KY. And sister, Linda Jensen of Brookport, IL.  Ten grandchildren and many great grandchildren.  And many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lora Story and a still born baby.  Her parents,...

Floyd Madden, 60, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday January 25, 2023 at his home. He is survived by his two sons, Zach and Jesse Madden both of Grand Rivers; and one brother, Robert Ray. He was preceded in death by his wife Nora Ladd; his parents, Jahn Madden and Minnia Owens; two brothers; and one sister. Future memorial services are planned by the family at later date. Smith Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements

Joey Joiner, 64 of Burna, passed away at his home Wednesday January 4, 2023 He was a former tow boat engineer.  Joey loved fishing, reading, gardening and watching game shows and westerns.  And telling towboat stories Also hanging out with his horse, Buddy and his dog, Odie. He is survived by 2 brothers, Kenneth Joiner of Grand Rivers, and Oscar Joiner of Smithland.  One sister, Debra Joiner of Grand Rivers.  Two half sisters, Loraine Dismore of Ledbetter and Judy...

Clarence Maxfield, 82 of Smithland, passed away Saturday December 24, 2022, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 64   years, Faye Maxfield of Smithland.  Two daughters; Tena Browning of Smithland and Lorie Strader of Smithland.  One son, Shane Maxfield of Reidland.  8 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Hubert Elton Maxfield and Helen Bragdon Maxfield.  One son, Timothy Maxfield and a brother, Jack...

Helen Marie Ray, 81, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home. Helen was a homemaker and of the Methodist Faith. Surviving is her son, David Ray of Smithland; four sisters, Shirley (Harvey) Pipes, Martha Wallace, Earlene Rice, and Brenda Joyce. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Kenneth Ray; her parents, Barney and Thelma Stewart; and two siblings, James Cosby and Connie Chittenden. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on...

Victor Edward Phillips Sr., 71, of Burna, Kentucky, passed away at his home on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 1:18 am. Victor had seven siblings, Reta Guthrie, Sheila Box, Maryann Wheeler, Junior, Richard, Jennifer and Marsha Phillips. Victor joined the Marine Corps and fought in the Vietnam War where he was honorable discharged in 1971 after receiving several medals including the Purple Heart. He married Jeana Lee at Metropolis, Illinois on May 12, 1982. Three sons joined this union, Victor...

Lois Ann Tashjian (nee Roberts), age 87, passed away peacefully December 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was born February 12, 1935, in Springfield, MA, to James and Gertrude Roberts. Lois was proud to share Mr. Lincoln’s birthdate and later gave birth to her son, Robert, on that date. She met and married Robert Creedon Tashjian at the University of Massachusetts where they were students. Bob was on the football team, hunted and fished. Lois was focused on going to every...

Nellie Jean Robertson, 83 of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday November 22, 2022 at  Baptist Health in Paducah. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Robertson of Grand Rivers; two sons, Jerry Robertson of Iuka and Barry Robertson of Kirksey; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1:00pm on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Iuka Baptist Church. Burial will follow at Iuka Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 11:00am to service hour...

Marshall Parrish, 74 of Smithland, passed away Friday November 18, 2022, at Livingston County Hospital. He is survived by one son, Paul Parrish of Murfreesboro, TN; one daughter, Laura Parrish of Las Vegas, Nevada; two stepdaughters, Mary Goodman of Ledbetter and Cindy (Don) Teer of Marion, KY; three brothers, Boyd Parrish of Nashville, TN, Gene Parrish of Cadiz, KY, Charles Parrish of Marshall County Kentucky; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...

Carl Rogers (Roger) McDonald, 87 of Tiline, passed away from this life on Wednesday November 16, 2022 Roger, (Better known as Gramps to his family) loved his dog Panda and checking on things on his farm, family and everyone else around Tiline on his Ranger.  His grandchildren could always count on him to have a pocket full of suckers just for them.  He was a proud 55 year member of IUOE Local 181 and also an Army veteran. He is survived by his daughter, Benita. ...