All Obituaries

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.

Ouida Frances Shekell, 88, of Smithland passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her daughter’s home in Ledbetter. Frances was retired from Rite-Way Vending Company and was a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. She loved spending time with her family, church family, and neighbor family. She enjoyed reading and was a Kentucky Basketball and St. Louis Cardinals Fan. Surviving is her daughter, Tonya Loyd and significant other, Angel White of Ledbetter; grandson, Brent Doom of...

Velda Vaughn, 75 of Burna passed away February 3, 2021 at her home. No services are planned at this time. Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Michael “Little Mikey” Floyd, 44, passed away at Salem Spring Lake Nursing Home on January 30th, 2021. Michael worked as a sheet rock finisher and specialized in trade jobs.  Michael is survived by mom and dad, James and Wanda Rupcke; his two sons Devin and Cory Newberry; four brothers Jamie Rupcke, Fred Rupcke, Mark (Samantha) Rupcke, Joe (Marian) Rupcke; two sisters Melissa (Terry) Williams, Brandi Rupcke; 16 Nieces and Nephews, and 3 great nieces and...

William “Bill” Hawkins, 83, passed away on January 23rd, 2021 in Tiline, Kentucky. William was a retired firefighter for the Indianapolis Fire Department. Earlier in his life, he served his nation in the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army. William is survived by his wife Betty Hawkins; his children Jim (Tammie) Hawkins, and Lora (Richard) Riley; his grandchild Katelyn (Tyler) Crane; his great grandchildren Eli and Easton Crane. William is preceded in death by...

Larry Crouch, 73, of Tiline passed away Thursday January 14, 2021 at his home. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Vogene Crouch of Tiline; one sister, Diana Crouch Wall of Marshall county. He was preceded in death by his parents, Loyd Crouch and Ruby Johnson Crouch; three brothers; Billy Crouch and Jerry Crouch, Harold Crouch; one sister-in-law, Sissy Ramage; and one sister, Leona Sunderland. Private family memorial services will be held at later date. Expressions sympathy may take...

Rev. James Allen Day, age 77, of Nashville, native to Kentucky, passed from this life into eternal life on January 11, 2021.  He graduated from Livingston Central High School, Union University, and Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.  He worked for several office equipment companies, insurance companies, and served as pastor to churches in Illinois, Kentucky, and Tennessee.  He is survived by his wife Juette Joiner Day; one son Brian (Annette); one grandson Jeremy...

Faye Tramble Teitloff, 74, of Smithland passed away at her home January 9, 2021. Mrs. Teitloff was retired from the Kentucky Department of Social Services. Her hobbies were gardening, genealogy, studying history, and writing. She was an active member of the Livingston County Historical Society, receiving the Lifetime Achievement in 2013. In 2008 she published a book on the history of Livingston County and, for several years, contributed an article called “Pathways to the...