Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Aug 8, 2016

Charles Johnson, 86, of Grand Rivers passed away on Monday, August 8, 2016 at Parkview Rehabilitation Center in Paducah.

Mr. Johnson was retired from the Coal Industry. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church, a Kentucky Colonial, and member of the Livingston County School Board for 28 years. He served as chairman of the School Board...

Aug 7, 2016

Charlene Walker, 93, of Grand Rivers died Thursday, August 7, 2016 at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Mrs. Walker was a retired teamster, and worked in the produce industry. She was also a homemaker and member of Iuka Baptist Church.

She is survived by one sister, Lucille Holbert of...

Jul 21, 2016

Send Flowers William Joel Knoth May 16, 1953 - July 21, 2016

Bill Knoth, 63, of Ledbetter passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Knoth worked as a farmer for over 47 years.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Marilyn Knoth of Ledbetter; and...

Jun 26, 2016

Rick Armstrong, 54, of Smithland passed away at 4:35am on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Armstrong worked for Paducah and Louisville Railroad and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He also enjoyed gardening and spending times outdoors.

Surviving is his wife, Lorie Armstrong of Smithland; one daughter, Crystal (Jason) Faulk of...

Jun 11, 2016

Gloria Belt, 81, of Grand Rivers, died on Saturday, June 11, 2016 at Livingston County Hospital.

Mrs. Belt was a homemaker and member of Paducah Holiness Church.

Surviving is one son, DeWayne Belt of Smithland; one daughter, LaWanda Saberniak of Smithland; one brother, Mick McClanahan of Penkin, IL; 3 grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; and several nieces...

Jun 5, 2016

Hiriam P. Smith, 87, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Smith was retired from Jim Smith Contacting where he was president. He served on the Smithland City Council for 12 years, a 60-year Mason of the Smithland Masonic Lodge #138, and member of Smithland First Baptist Church.

He...

May 25, 2016

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Joe Bonds, 52, of Smithland passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at his home.

Mr. Bonds was a former laborer with Local 1214 out of Paducah. In his free time, he enjoyed the outdoors especially hunting and fishing.

Surviving is one son, Jordan (Chelsea) Bonds...

May 16, 2016

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Mary Z. Thomason, 85, of Gilbertsville died at 7:02am on Monday, May 16, 2016 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

She was a long-time member of Smithland First Baptist Church and worked in the retail clothing industry for several years.

She is survived by two sons Joe...

Apr 27, 2016

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Harold “Wyn-dy” Wynn, 76, of Tiline passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2016 at his residence.

Mr. Wynn was a retired electrician from S.K.W. and a member of Friendship United Methodist Church. He was also a U.S. Navy Veteran. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, helping his children, and spending time with his grandchildren....

Mar 24, 2016

Imogene “Imie” Hopkins Martin, 84, of Smithland, KY passed away on Thursday morning, March 24, 2016 at Livingston County Hospital.

She was a faithful member of Smithland First Baptist Church. She worked for the United States Postal Service for 25 years with 12 of those serving as postmaster of Smithland. She was also a past member of...

Mar 24, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Chandler, 55, of Calvert City died March, 21 2016 at Marshall County Hospital.

Ms. Chandler was a retired corrections officer and a member of Free Spirit Motorcycle Ministry. She enjoyed riding motorcycles, swimming, outdoor sports, cooking, working puzzles and sewing. She was a member of the Paducah Harley Owners Group (HOG) chapter as...

Mar 19, 2016

Melissa C. Hopkins, 18 of Smithland died at 10:24 pm on March 14, 2016. Melissa enjoyed spending time with her many close friends. Surviving are her father, Charlie W. Hopkins of Smithland and one brother, Byron Dale Hopkins of Smithland; grandparents Darlene M. Sanders of Smithland, Stan (Phyllis) Marshall of Calvert City, and Ronnie Hopkins and Cindy of Ledbetter; great...

Mar 19, 2016

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Joseph Derek McDonald, age 34, of Tiline, KY passed away at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 2016 at his home.

Derek worked for McDonald Trucking, and had attended Sugar Creek Baptist Church.

Survivors include his father and mother, Mike J. and Idelia “Dilly” Maupin McDonald, of Tiline, one brother, Michael Brandon McDonald,...

Mar 12, 2016

Nona Lou “Mama Lou” Wolfe, age 96, of Smithland, was gently called home to be with her beloved Jesus at 6:45 pm, Saturday, March 12, 2016 from her residence in Smithland.

“Mama Lou” as she was affectionately known to many, worked for years as a licensed practical nurse at Western Baptist Hospital of Paducah, and finished her...

Feb 9, 2016

Helen “Nana” Evans, 75, of Ledbetter passed away on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Evans was a former towboat cook for over 25 years. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her grandchildren.

Surviving is her ex-husband and best friend, Carmel Evans of Paducah; one daughter, Karmelin (Michael) Arant of Ledbetter;...

Jan 27, 2016

Betty Sue Paris, 78, of Smithland passed away at her residence on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 surrounded by her family.

Mrs. Paris was a former CNA at Oakview Nursing Home (formerly Cedar Crest) and the receptionist at Smith Funeral Chapel in Smithland for many years. She was also a member of the Smithland Second Baptist Church.

Jan 15, 2016

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Anita Ferrell, 72, of Paducah died on Friday, January 15, 2016 at Livingston County Hospital.

Mrs. Ferrell was a retired cook from Kentucky Dam Village State Parks.

Surviving are one son, William Edmonds of Paducah; three daughters, Sharon Noel of Salem, Tonya Cornwell of Aurora, Regina Ferrell of Paducah; six sisters; five...

Jan 13, 2016

Thomas Freeman “Gin” Guess Jr., 74, passed away January 12, 2016 at home in Tiline, KY surrounded by the family he loved.

Thomas attended Tiline First Baptist Church as a child and graduated from Livingston Central High School in 1960. He enjoyed playing cards, coon hunting, fishing, and being outdoors. He loved talking to his many friends...

Dec 18, 2015

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John Downs, 59, of Smithland passed away on Friday, December 18, 2015 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Mr. Downs was shop foreman with Hunter Marine in Paducah. He also worked 29 years for Mid-South Towing Company in Paducah. He was of the Baptist Faith. Surviving are two brothers, Billy Downs of Smithland, Kenneth (Daphenia) Downs of Marion; three...

Dec 12, 2015

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Joe Ward, 70, of Smithland, died Saturday evening, December 12th, 2015 at Baptist Health of Paducah, surrounded by the family he loved. Joe was a graduate of Murray State University and was a self-employed businessman, who operated a farm and home supply store in Livingston County for many years. Afterwards, he served as Livingston County Judge Executive from...