All Obituaries

Wayne Douglas Barnes August 25, 1964 – March 24, 2020 It is with profound sadness that the family of Wayne Barnes, beloved brother and youngest of seven children, announces that he passed away Tuesday evening March 24, 2020 at the home of our brother Edwin Barnes in Lola, Kentucky, after his battle with esophageal and lung cancer. Wayne was born in Cocoa, Florida, to Paul and Iris Barnes on August 25, 1964, while outside Mother’s hospital window raged Hurricane Cleo, the first of...

Mrs. Betty L. Croft, 82, of Marion, KY, passed away Monday, March 23, 2020 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center in Salem. Betty was born February 25, 1938 in Huntingburg, IN to Jacob and Serfronia (Mason) Lichlyter.  She later married Donald Croft, Sr.  She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church; the Crittenden County Hospital Auxillary; and American Legion Auxillary Post 217. She was also a homemaker for 40 years who liked to crochet and watch...

Mr. Charles (Charlie) Glenn Barrett, born June 2, 1951, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem, KY Mr. Barrett was a retired boat pilot at LaFarge in Smithland, KY for 43 years, and a member of the Operators Local in Paducah, Ky.  He was of Methodist Faith. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Faye Barrett; three step-children, LeQuita Smith, Michael Lane, and Philip Orr; two brothers, Louie (Janice) Barrett of Smithland,...

Mr. Randall Davis Massey, 58, of Calvert City, KY, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2020 at Marshall County Hospital in Benton. Randall was a member of Altona Missionary Baptist Church.  He loved hiking, camping, movies, and playing his guitar. He is survived by his daughter, Sunnie (Shannon) Edging of Grand Rivers; three grandchildren, Dylan, Madison, and Jayce; and one special friend, Heather Whitney. He was preceded by death by his wife, Dorothy Martin Massey; and his parents, Marvin...

Our loving mother, Nyoka Melva Jean “Sissy” Sullenger, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 6, 2020, at 65 years of age. Mom loved to shop, and collect many things, including angels.  She worked as a cook on a towboat for WKN and Inland Marine. She is survived by her daughter, Samantha McDowell Edmonds (Michael Hoffman) of Paducah; two sons, Thomas McDowell (Kim) of Paducah, and Jamie McDowell (Jessica) of Reidland; one sister, Serena Stalion of Jackson,...

Mrs. Helen Louise Marshall, 89, of Ledbetter, KY, passed away Friday, March 6, 2020 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Paducah. Mrs. Marshall was a member of Southland Baptist Temple, and the Red Hat Society.  She especially loved to cook, play bingo, and Rook. She is survived by her daughters, Linda Marshall of Ledbetter, KY, Martha Wilke (Ray) of Belknap, IL, Betty Faye Little (Jim) of Marion, KY; two sisters, Dorothy Skweirtz of Portage, IN, and Georgianna Hansen of...

Mrs. Mary Jo Guess McNeely, 83, of Fredonia, KY, passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation in Marion, KY. Mrs. McNeely enjoyed reading, taking walks and being with her family.   She is survived by her sons, Troy W McNeely (Sarah) of Fredonia, Charles R. McNeely of Marion, Wayne A. McNeely of Metropolis IL, and Wilbur Sisco (Patricia) of Marion; daughter, JoAnn Warner (Danny) of FL; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Mr. John Albert “Johnny” Chittenden, Sr., 50, of Carrsville, KY, passed away on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. Johnny was born to the late George Louis Chittenden and Christine Driver Chittenden on September 3, 1969 in Livingston County.   He enjoyed being outdoors with his sons, who were his pride and joy.  He is survived by two sons, John Albert Chittenden, Jr., and Jarrod Chittenden both of Carrsville; four brothers,...

Mr. Bradley Scott Curnel, 48, of Salem, KY, passed away on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 near Salem.      Mr. Curnel enjoyed fishing and hunting deer. He is survived by one daughter, Pamela Curnel of Kevil; two sons, Brandon Curnel and Kyle Curnel, both of Livingston County; one sister, Sue Curnel of Salem; two brothers, Brent Curnel of Salem and Jay Curnel of Carrsville; and parents, Paul Curnel of Salem and Cathy Chittenden Curnel of Salem; six grandchildren,...

Mrs. Janice Marie Dunbar Harris, 67, of Salem, KY, passed from this life on Sunday, January 19, 2020, at Baptist Health Paducah. Mrs. Harris was born April 6, 1952 to John and Betty Jennings Dunbar in Providence, KY.  Her family was dear to her and she enjoyed being in their presence and involved in their activities. Playing bingo and fishing with her late husband were among her favorite activities.          She is survived by two daughters,...