Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

Dec 26, 2021

Carroll D. Walker, 78, of Paducah, formerly of Grand Rivers, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, Kentucky.

Carroll was born July 9, 1943 to the late Jesse and Mina Ward Walker in Tiline. He was a banker for a number of years before becoming the County Clerk. Carroll enjoyed singing and...

Dec 26, 2021

James “Jim” Greer, age 81, passed away on December 26 th , 2021, at Baptist Health in Paducah, KY. In his life, James was a University Administrator at Murray State University and Missouri State University. James was also a member of the Masons. In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, reading, and genealogy.

James is survived...

Dec 20, 2021

Curtis Resolved Smith, age 35, passed away on December 20th, 2021, in Evansville, IN. In his life, Curtis attended Faith Church. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and camping outdoors.

Curtis is survived by his wife, Melissa Anne Smith; his children, Curtis Smith Jr. (Eddyville, KY) and Madison Morrison (Debord, KY); his stepchildren, Dakota, Anessia, Marissa,...

Dec 8, 2021

Alfred Grady Ramage Jr., age 58, passed away on December 8th, 2021, in Burna, KY. Jr. was a devoted and loving son, and was beloved by many. In his life, he was an employee of Livingston Central High School. In his spare time, he enjoyed nature, being a mentor to the students, antiques, and spending time with his family,...

Dec 1, 2021

Virginia Faye Parrish, 86 of Smithland died Wednesday December 1, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Marshall Parrish.  Three daughters; Laura Parrish, Mary Goodman and Cindy Teer.  One son; Paul Parrish and several grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Clara Vanvactor, two daughters, one son and two grandchildren....

Sep 25, 2021

Harold Lynnn Mayhugh 71 of Smithland, KY. Passed away unexpectedly on Saturday September 25, 2021 at his home, due to diabetes and circulatory problems, health issues that were from a motorcycle accident years ago.

Lynn attended PCC with a focus on business management and was self-employed.  He owned several meat shops in Kentucky, Illinois and Indiana.  He...

Sep 19, 2021

William “Bill” W. Gaines, 83 of Smithland passed away Sunday September 19, 2021 at his home.

Bill is survived by his wife of 51 years, Donna.  One son, Ron Gaines and numerous nieces and nephews.

A family planned memorial service will be 2 p.m. Saturday September 25, 2021 at Smithland First Baptist Church.

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Sep 18, 2021

Shawn Dismore, 49, of Ledbetter, passed away Saturday September 18, 2021 at his home.

He is survived by his parents, Dwight and Loraine Dismore of Ledbetter.  One sister, Patty Hatcher.  Four brothers; Tim Hatcher, John Brisentine, Jeff Brisetine and Barry Dismore.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Sabrina Dismore and one brother, Jimmy...

Sep 3, 2021

Kevin Wayne Hopkins, 55,  of Ledbetter died Friday September 3, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah

He is survived by two sons, Carnie and Cameron Wayne Hopkins; three daughters, Patience and    Kaylee Hopkins and Laken Smith; his mother, Rose Mary Hopkins; one sister, Karen McDougal; one brother; Rickie Hopkins; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded...

Sep 3, 2021

Grady Ramage, 83, of Burna, Kentucky passed away September 3, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

He is survived by his wife, Rita Ramage; two daughters, Bridget Ramage and Ashley (Jerry)  Rupcke; two sons, Junior and Mark Ramage; three grandchildren, Brady and Brayden Smith, Brookelyn Rupcke; and one brother; Dathel Ramage.

He was preceded in...

Aug 9, 2021

Captain Timothy Elton Maxfield, 60, of Smithland passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, aboard his riverboat.

Tim was as a riverboat captain for over 27 years. Most recently he worked for TVT. He enjoyed horseback riding and hunting. He was of the Methodist Faith.

Surviving is his high school sweetheart and wife of 4...

Aug 2, 2021

Joseph A. Thomason, 69, of Gilbertsville passed away on August 2, 2021 at Mercy Health in Paducah.

He was born on October 13, 1951 at Riverside Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. He was a 1969 graduate of Livingston Central High School.  He served as Chief of Livingston County DES  and Assist. Fire chief of Smithland Fire Department, and...

Jul 28, 2021

Irene Heater 99, of Paducah, passed away Wednesday July 28, 2021 at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Calvert City, Kentucky.

Mrs. Heater was a secretary at the war office in Washington, D.C. during World War II. She is survived by one son, Howard Dunn (Debbie) Heater;  one grandson ,Joshua Heater; one great granddaughter, Isabella Heater;  and...

Jul 23, 2021

Linda Warren, 73, of Ledbetter died on Friday July 23, 2021, at the Ray and Kay Hospice Care Center of Paducah.

She is survived by one son, Michael (Johnna) Warren; two brothers; James and Charles Woodring; one granddaughter; Kelsey Parrott; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and...

Jul 13, 2021

William Warren Benson, 57, of Grand Rivers passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Benson worked in the construction industry. He loved fished and hunting.

Surviving are his two children, Travis (Jessica L.) Benson of Grand Rivers and Haley (Eric) Benson-Clouse of Gagetown, Michigan; two stepdaughter, Kourtney (Matt) Parr of...

Jul 2, 2021

Keely Champion, 49, of Smithland, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Salem Spring Lake Health and Rehab.

Keely is survived by her parents, Phillip Champion and Sue Hardy Harnice; one brother, Adam Travis; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

Preceding Keely in death is her husband, Jeff Hinchee.

Jun 24, 2021

Ronald Paul Rose, 56, of Tiline passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Mercy-Health Lourdes in Paducah.

Paul was a boat pilot for ACBL and a member of Tiline Baptist Church. He enjoyed dirt track racing, farming, hunting, fishing, and spending time outdoors.

Surviving is his wife, Lori Rose of Tiline; his mother, Yoyo...

Jun 18, 2021

Randy Henson, 65, of Grand Rivers passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home.

A family organized memorial service will be at later date

Smith Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements

Jun 12, 2021

Timothy Ray Sawyers Sr., 63, of Burna died on Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem.

Timothy was a press operator at Par 4 Plastics.

Surviving is one son, Timothy Sawyers of Burna; three sisters, Mary Youngblood of Benton, Susan Starks of Benton, and Cindi Moon of Coquille, OR; two...

May 15, 2021

Nellie Jones, 68, of Smithland passed away on Saturday May 16, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Jones of Smithland; one brother, Billy (Wanda) Thompson of Almo, Ky.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Gladys Thompson; one son, Michael Thompson; one brother, Eddie Thompson; and two sisters, Jean...