Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Apr 4, 2017

Linda Hopkins, 77, of Ledbetter died on Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Hopkins was a retired Nurse and member of Ohio Valley Baptist Church in Ledbetter.

Surviving is her husband, Courtney Ellis Hopkins of Ledbetter; one daughter, Melinda Wadley of Smithland; four sisters, Evelyn Wilson, Wanda Wilkins, Dorothy Doyle, and Suzanne...

Feb 16, 2017

Caroline Crawford, 64, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Mrs. Crawford was a retired hairdresser and a member of Trinity Baptist Church in Paducah. She loved going to church, singing and listening to gospel music, baking, cooking, and doing crafts, more than anything she loved her...

Feb 13, 2017

Jennifer Lynn Deist, 60, of Eddyville passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Deist was a former LPN.

Surviving is her husband, Robert Deist of Eddyville; and two sons.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland is in charge of arrangements.

Feb 5, 2017

Allan “AL” Bennett, 70, of Smithland died on Sunday, February 5, 2017.

Mr. Bennett was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and a retired farm laborer for Jim Smith Contracting.  He was of the Baptist faith.

He is survived by one brother, Ron Bennett of Des Moines, IA.

He was preceded...

Feb 4, 2017

June Long Brasher, 79, of Grand Rivers passed away on Saturday February 4, 2017 at her residence.

Mrs. Brasher was a homemaker and member of Mint Spring Baptist Church in Tiline. In her spare time she loved sewing, cooking, gardening, and canning. But, most of all she loved spending time with her loving family.

Surviving...

Feb 3, 2017

Elsie D. Lucus, 98, of Smithland passed on to be with her Lord on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem, KY.

Mrs. Lucus was a devoted wife and mother. She was a beautiful lady, both inside and out, and was known for her strength, courage, humility, and ability...

Jan 23, 2017

Judy K Long, 66, of Burna, passed away on January 23, 2017 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Long was a teacher’s aid for the special education department at Livingston Middle and High Schools and the manager of Dairy King for several years.  She loved spending time with her family and had a love for animals.  Mrs. Long...

Jan 22, 2017

Virginia (Nene) New Williams, 85, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at Livingston County Hospital and Health Care Services.

Mrs. Williams was a homemaker and member of the First Baptist Church in Smithland. In her spare time she helped raise her nieces and nephews. She enjoyed cooking, baking, spending time outside in the garden,...

Jan 15, 2017

Arielle Sara Halligan, 34, of Tiline passed away on January 15, 2017 at Livingston Hospital & Health Care Services.

Mrs. Halligan worked in the maternity department at Baptist Health Paducah.  She was a member of the Potter House Worship Center in Smithland, KY.  In her spare time she enjoyed photography, baking, spending time outdoors. She loved to...

Dec 29, 2016

Charles Gaines, 85, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Gaines worked in the manufacturing industry and was a farmer. He enjoyed making brooms, making flies for fly fishing, bee keeping, and farming.  He was also a U.S. Korean War Veteran and a member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church....

Dec 29, 2016

Mary Lela Mayhugh, 71, of Eddyville passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 at Princeton Health and Rehab.

Mrs. Mayhugh was a member of the Full Gospel Church and loved spreading the Word of God.

Surviving is her husband, James Mayhugh of Eddyville; three sons, John Wagner of Oregon, Billy Williams of Paducah, Justin Mayhugh...

Dec 20, 2016

L.E. McDonald Jr, 90, of Paducah died on Tuesday, December 20, 2016 at Parkview Nursing Home.

Mr. McDonald was a retired instrument mechanic, member of Southland Baptist Temple, and a World War II Navy Veteran.

Surviving is his wife, Norma McDonald of Louisville, KY; one son, Stan McDonald of Paducah; two granddaughters; seven great-grandchildren; and...

Dec 10, 2016

Helen Louise Fletcher Warfield died on December 10, 2016 in Pontotoc, MS.

Helen was born on January 27, 1924 to Rev. and Mrs. Mark Graves Fletcher in Smithland, KY.

She was raised in Smithland and married her childhood sweetheart, Robert Owen Warfield.

Through the years, Helen and Bob lived in Detroit, MI, New...

Nov 14, 2016

Ricky Wynn, 59, of Ledbetter passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Wynn worked as an electrician and in maintenance.  He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church in Lyon County and a United States Navy Veteran. In his free time, he enjoyed spending time outdoors, hunting, fishing, golfing, and watching UK...

Oct 30, 2016

Joan R. Champion Ramage,72, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 and crossed over to her mansion in Heaven.

Mrs. Ramage was born to Boyd Champion Sr. and Dorothy Champion of Smithland.

Surviving are one son, Ricky Ramage of Paducah; one daughter, Jill (Gary) Haney of Lola; two granddaughters, Kayse Ramage (Matt) Stice...

Oct 13, 2016

Stratton ”Strattie Lou” Crawford, infant daughter of John Crawford and Jasmine Rhea, passed away on Thursday October 13, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Stratton is survived by one brother, Cooper Rhea of Ledbetter;  one sister, Londyn Crawford of Ledbetter; her grandparents, Delton and Meloney Rhea of Ledbetter , Roy and Cheri Crawford of Tiline; her great-grandmothers, Vivian...

Sep 11, 2016

Ruby Lavern Clark Peck, 88 , of Smithland died Sunday at her residence.

Mrs. Peck was a Homemaker and a member of 2nd Baptist Church in Smithland.

Surviving are a son-Terry Lynn Clark and Wife Monica of Paducah, a daughter-Kay Guess and Husband Eddie of Smithland.

Grandchildren-Ashley Clark Burton, Jessica Clark Brayboy, Addie...

Sep 4, 2016

Roberta “Bobbie” Perryman, 62, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Hospice Eckstein Center in Paducah.

Mrs. Perryman was a shipping supervisor for Patti’s 1800’s Settlement; and member of Smithland First Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, collecting teddy bears, and spending time with her...

Aug 26, 2016

Sonja “Susan” Anglin, 58, of Grand Rivers departed from this life on Friday, August 26, 2016 at 7:00pm at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center surrounded by her family and friends.

Susan was a 1976 graduate of Ohio County High School, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church, and had worked for Walmart, BB&T Bank, and the...

Aug 17, 2016

Elizabeth Worten Coughlin, 91, of Paducah, KY passed away at 9:00pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2016, at her home.

Elizabeth was retired from Illinois Central Gulf Railroad. She was a member of First Baptist Church for 77 years and taught Sunday School for many years.

Elizabeth is survived by her daughters, Charlotte (Michael) Vaughn of...