Local obituaries for Smithland in Livingston County, Kentucky.

May 8, 2020

Donald Harold Blake of Ledbetter, Kentucky age 84 passed away at his home on Friday, May 8, 2020.

Mr. Blake was a son of the late Ernest Edwin and May Carver Blake.

He is survived by his son Donald Blake, Jr and his wife Christy of Paducah, KY and stepdaughter, Serena Stalion of Paducah, KY....

May 3, 2020

Denise Gibbs, 63, of  Hampton, died Sunday evening, May 3rd, 2020 at Livingston County Hospital in Salem. Denise was a lifelong homemaker.

Denise is survived by three daughters, Sabrina Diehl of Burna, Jessie Watts of Marion,KY, Candie Henry of Paducah; two sisters, Pamela Glass of Burna, and Betty Lou Glass of Nashville; nine grandchildren, Alan Henry, Kaylee...

Apr 19, 2020

Gary “Gabby” Cowen, 62, of Salem passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2020 in Marion, KY.

Mr. Cowen was an operator and of the Baptist Faith. He loved spending time outdoors, fishing, old cars, and drag racing.

Surviving is his mother, Carnelia Ramage of Salem; two sons, Gary Wayne Cowen and Christopher Lynn Cowen; three...

Apr 17, 2020

Jackie Charles Travelstead, 80, of Eddyville passed away at 11:19 pm on Friday, April 17, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah.

He was born on February 19, 1940 at his home in Burna, KY.

He was a 1959 graduate of Livingston Central High School. He was a union steward at S.K.W. and overhead crane...

Apr 13, 2020

Mrs. Ann Smith, 77, of Smithland passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville, TN.

Mrs. Smith was a homemaker and lifelong member of Smithland First Baptist Church where she served as the church organist.

Surviving are her two daughters, Connie Smith of Smithland, Joy (Darnell) Ramage of Ledbetter; two...

Apr 8, 2020

Mary Ernestine McDonald, 79, of Grand Rivers passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehab in Paducah.

Mrs. McDonald is a homemaker. She enjoyed listing to country music and spending time with her family. She was of the Baptist faith.

Surviving are her two sons, Michael J. (Dilly) McDonald of Tiline...

Mar 30, 2020

Michelle A. Bratta-Cooper, 59, of Grand Rivers passed away at 8:23am on Monday, March 30, 2020 at her home.

She had battled lung cancer since 2015 with it recurring four times until she lost her battle. She was a loving housewife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Surviving is her husband of 29 years, Gary Cooper of...

Mar 15, 2020

Albert Edmonds, 88, of Smithland, passed away March 15, 2020 at his home.

Albert was a retired equipment operator and a member of Union 181. He was also a farmer who loved being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Mr. Edmonds served in the United States Army for two years. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge...

Mar 4, 2020

Ronald (Ron) O’Neal Newbold, 65, of Smithland died on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Newbold was a maintenance manager and of the Baptist faith. He enjoyed traveling and riding his Harley. Other hobbies include fishing, cooking and collecting guns.

He is survived by his lifetime partner, Nora Miller; a son, Michael Newbold...

Feb 24, 2020

Mr. Daniel Owen Kelly, 83, of Smithland, KY, formerly of Mount Vernon, IL, passed Monday, February 24th, 2020 at his residence.

Mr. Kelly was a retired truck driver and a member of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. He enjoyed fishing and time with his good friends, Steve Turner and David Hinkle.

He is survived by...

Feb 18, 2020

Larry Brantley Champion Sr., 77, of Smithland passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mr. Champion was a heavy equipment operator and a member of Smithland Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of the VFW.

Surviving is his wife of 56 years, Janice Champion of Smithland;...

Jan 23, 2020

Debbie Mifflin, 60, of Grand Rivers passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her residence.

She was a homemaker and member of the Sugar Creek Baptist Church.  In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking, being outdoors, and spending time with her friends and family. She had a special love for animals. Debbie’s mission was “to...

Jan 10, 2020

Casper L. Driskill, 82, of Calvert City, died Friday, January 10, 2020 at his home.

He worked as a forklift operator and attended Free Spirit Biker Church in Paducah.

Casper is survived by his wife, Donna Driskill; one son, Glenn Driskill; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren.

Preceding Casper in death are his parents,...

Jan 8, 2020

Rev. Allen A. Jones, 91 of Smithland, Kentucky passed away at 7:32 p.m., Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.

Allen was born January 4, 1929 the son of Harry O. Jones Sr. and Lena Lorene (Scarbrough) Jones. He married Theah L. Potter August 5, 1950. He was a veteran of the Korean War...

Dec 27, 2019

Virginia “Jennie” Taylor, 78, of Grand Rivers passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah.

Mrs. Taylor was a retired cafeteria manager from Livingston County Schools.

Surviving is her husband, William “W.E.” Taylor of Grand Rivers; one son, Jimmy (Rita) Taylor of Dawson Springs; one daughter, Kim Ritchie of Grand Rivers; one...

Dec 16, 2019

Thomas L. “Pappaw” Jones, 82, of Smithland passed away on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Mr. Jones was an operator in construction and of the Baptist faith. He attended Potter’s House Worship Center. He loved the outdoors. But most of all, Thomas loved his family more than...

Nov 27, 2019

Theresa June Potter Skinner, 62 ,of Burna,  Kentucky passed away on Wednesday November 27, 2019 at Livingston Hospital and Health Services in Salem, Kentucky.

She loved being surrounded by her friends and family more than anything. Gifting those around her with love and an array of baking.

She was survived by her husband,  Walter of...

Nov 26, 2019

Jo Ann Anglin Sloan, 80, of Smithland died on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 at Oakview Nursing & Rebab in Calvert City.

Mrs. Sloan was a former nurse and member of Smithland First Baptist Church.

Surviving is her daughter, Luanne Snead of Smithland; one sister, Mary Lou Terry of Smithland; two brothers, Terry Wolfe of Ledbetter...

Nov 24, 2019

Reverend Johnny Keith Wright, 69, of Ledbetter, passed away Sunday, November 24 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville.

Johnny was an account representative for Winkler Packaging Co. and was a pastor at Central Baptist Church. He was an avid golfer who also enjoyed watching races and basketball. Traveling with his wife was a passion. Most of all, he...

Nov 10, 2019

Delores Ann Gass, 55, of Smithland passed away on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at her home.

Delores was the manager of Par Finance and a member of Smithland First Baptist Church. In her free time, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, crafting, porch sitting, cooking, and spending time with family.

Surviving is her loving companion of...