All Obituaries

T. R. Grimes, 86 of Calvert City, KY, formerly of Reidland, passed away at his home Saturday, September 26, 2020. T. R. was born in Salem, KY to Martha and Ragon Grimes on May 8, 1934.  He graduated from Salem High School and attended Murray State College.  He was a member of the National Guard for several years and was a Veteran of the U. S. Army.   He was an outside salesman for McKeown Office Equipment and retired from Petter Office Equipment.  He was a longtime...

Mrs. Nancy Marie (Rupcke) Knighten, 69, of Smithland, KY, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2020, at Mercy Health (Lourdes) Hospital in Paducah. Nancy worked for 17 years at the Executive Inn in Paducah as a cook.  She loved hummingbirds, gardening, and was the best cook.  She was of Baptist Faith. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Thomas Knighten, three daughters, Carrie (Joey) Crawford of Tiline, KY, Shanna DeBoe of Golconda, IL, and Kim Knighten of Smithland, KY;...

Glenn Dickerson, 81, passed peacefully into heaven’s gates on Sunday, September 20, 2020. At his request, a graveside memorial service will be held at Old Salem Church Cemetery on Saturday, September 26 at 11:00 am with Bro. Dennis Winn officiating. Mr. Dickerson was born October 16, 1938 to Claude and Muriel Dickerson, the first of 5 children.  He is survived by his wife Shirley of 56 years, his two children, Melissa Lindsey (Jamie), Craig Dickerson (Kristen), three...

Mr. Darrell Wayne Guess, 72, of Salem, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2020 at his home. Darrell was born January 3, 1948 in Salem to the late Eugene and late LaVerne Hardin Guess.  He was a member of VFW Post 217 and American Legion Paducah Post 31.    He is survived by his wife of 49 years Dorothy Guess; daughters Megan Guess of Hobart, IN and Gina Soria of Gary, IN; sons, Darren (Kari) Guess of Portage, IN and Doug Guess of Portland OR; sisters Thelma Kirk and Audrey...

Mr. Harold Wayne “Buddy” Wiggins, 78, of Eddyville, KY, passed from this life on Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at Caldwell County Medical Center in Princeton, KY. Mr. Wiggins was born June 21, 1942 in the Cedar Grove Community of Livingston County to the late Thelbert “Sonny” Wiggins and late Ada Loraine “Sis” (Stallions) Wiggins.  He was a loving Daddio and brother.  Buddy, was liked and loved by everyone who met him. He was a retired mechanic...

Mrs. Pauline Brown, 92, of Marion, KY passed from this life on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Crittenden County Convalescent Center in Marion. Mrs. Brown was born October 12, 1927 in Crittenden County to the late Elzie Tinsley and late Eddie Adams Tinsley.  She enjoyed playing rook and camping.  She was a retired nurse’s aide and of the Baptist Faith. She is survived by two step-daughters, Judy Alsobrook of Paducah, KY and Sara Watson (Gary) of Salem, KY; two sisters, Mary...

Mr. Steve Allen Long, 67, of Salem, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services in Salem. Steve was born October 5, 1952 to the late Herbert and late JoAnn (Young) Long in Evansville, IN. He was a coal miner. He is survived by his daughters, Brandi Lindberg (Jesse) of Hendersonville, TN, Suann Witte (John) of Paducah, KY, and Sarah Tinsley (Brandon) of Marion, KY; son, Steven Long of Clay City, IL; three brothers, Wayne Long (Lori) of...

Rev. Michael Ray Grimes, 75, of Salem, KY, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at his residence. Rev. Grimes was born September 7, 1944 to the late Ragon and Martha (Harper) Grimes.  He felt the call to preach and began to pastor his first church in 1981.  He liked to play golf, watch UK basketball, ride horses and watch the grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports.  He is survived by his wife of 56 years Shirley Grimes of Salem, KY; daughter Amanda Dossett...

Mrs. Genelia Burns, age 104, of Medina, OH passed from this life on Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, OH. Mrs. Burns was born April 29, 1916 near Berry's Ferry in Livingston County, KY to the late William Otto Boos and late Hattie Belle Holloway Boos.  Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, August 27, 2020 in the chapel of Boyd Funeral Directors and Cremation Services with Rev. E. J. Saint to officiate.  Mrs. Burns will be laid to...

Earline Ferrell Brown  February 13, 1948-August 17, 2020 (Burial August 21, 2020) Ms. Earline Brown, 72, of Paducah, KY joined her Heavenly Father on Monday, August 17, 2020, at Baptist Health Hospital in Paducah, with family by her side. She was born on February 13, 1948 in Livingston County, and was the daughter of the late James Edmond “Ted” Ferrell and Nellie Mae (Waters) Ferrell. She demonstrated her love for the Lord through song.  Those who knew her,...