All Obituaries

Jamie Lynn Duncan, 5, of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at her residence with her family by her side. Jamie loved Minnie Mouse, Paw Patrol, Painting, and doing crafts. One of the many highlights in Jamie’s life was getting to go to Disney World and meeting Minnie Mouse in person thanks to Make a Wish Foundation. Surviving is her mother, Jessica Duncan (Wesley Gibson) of Grand Rivers; two sisters, Mia Wood and Brooke Wood both of Grand Rivers; one brother,...

Judy Lamb, 76, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Lamb was a homemaker and member of Birdville Baptist Church. In her free time, she loved to traveling and spending time with her children, grandchildren, senior citizens groups. Surviving are her children, Jennifer (John) Hendrix of Paducah, Jeff (Maribel) Lamb of Paducah, Jerry (Dawn) Lamb Jr. of Ledbetter; two brothers, Ernest “Hank” Hankins, Larry Hankins; three sisters,...

Betty J. Jones, 77, of Hampton passed away on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at home. Mrs. Jones was a retired dietitian of the Baptist faith. Surviving are three daughters, Amy Jones of Joy, Karen (Dustin) Helton of Salem, Kristine (James) Quertermous of Joy; four sisters, Carol Robertson, Judy McDowell, Martha Devine, Diana Hosick; one brother, Mark Robertson; eight grandchildren, Tyler Jones, Hannah Roberts, Paige Jones, Kaylin Travis, Emily Jones, Grace Roberts, Noah Roberts, Gracie...

Betty Jo Hopkins, 86, of Ledbetter passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Salem Nursing and Rehab. Mrs. Hopkins was a homemaker and member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church. She loved to play piano, sing gospel music, crochet, and spend time with her family. Surviving is one son, Ronny Hopkins of Ledbetter; one daughter, Patty Jo Whitaker of Ledbetter; two grandchildren, Charlie Hopkins and Jessica Bloodworth; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Sammie B. King, 83, of Calvert City died on Friday, October 26, 2018 at his residence. Mr. King was retired from General Motors Company. Surviving are his two sons, David King of California and Paul King of Calvert City; two step-granddaughters, and three step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce King; one son, Danny King; and one sister. His parents were Elvie and Ruby King Memorial services will be at 10:00am on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Smith Funeral...

John D. Simmons, 73, of Iuka passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Baptist Health Paducah. Mr. Simmons was retired from the maintence department at Henkel in Kankakee, IL. He was a U.S. Army Veteran, 32nd Degree Mason, and a member of the reorganized church of Jesus Christ of Ladder Day Saints. Surviving is his wife of 50 years, Sandra Simmons of Iuka; one son, John (Lynnette) Simmons Jr. of Kansas City, MO; three grandchildren, Nichole Simmons of Overland Park, KS, Brooklyn Simmons...

Evelyn Hesser, 69, of Smithland died on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at her residence. Mrs. Hesser was a foster parent, homemaker, and of the Christian faith. Surviving is her husband, William Hesser of Smithland; eight children, James Hesser, Pamela French, Troy Hesser, Mary Ellen Quertermous, Monica Cooley, Ashlie Hesser, Louis Williamson, Kelsey Hesser; her mother, Wanda Copeland; six brothers and sisters; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. She was...

Thomas (Tommy) Champion, 75, of Smithland, passed away on Monday, October 15, 2018 at his residence. Mr. Champion was born in Paducah, KY on January 28, 1943 to Mr.  & Mrs. Bernie Champion. Mr. Champion graduated from Paducah Tilghman High School in 1961. He was a Farmer.  He enjoyed hunting, farming, fishing, riding horses, and coaching baseball.  He was a member of Iuka Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Katie Champion; two children, Zack...

Jackey Dean Edmonds Sr., 72, of Smithland passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. Mr. Edmonds was of the Pentecostal faith and was retired from Martin Marietta. He is survived by one son, Jackie Edmonds Jr.; three daughters, Wendy Woodall, Cindy Edmonds and Carrie Edmonds; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one brother, Billy Joe Edmonds; one sister, Phyllis Edmonds; and girlfriend, Laura Bright. He was preceded in death by six...

Teresa Ladd Meeks, 59, of Benton passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2018 at Marshall County Hospital. Ms. Meeks was a mother, wife, sister and nanny who was loved by all.  She enjoyed dancing and spending time with her grandchildren.  She is survived by one son, Clinton (Krystile) Atwood of Benton; one sister, Kathy Ladd Tubbs of Grand Rivers; one brother, David Ladd of Nashville; three grandchildren, Wesley, Walker, and Wrenley Atwood; several nieces and nephews; and...