All Obituaries

Adrian Smith, age 39 of Gilbertsville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20th at his home.   He was born December 21, 1980 in Murray, Kentucky the son of Steve Smith and Tammie Whitaker.   Mr. Smith was a manager at Shop-O-Rama. He enjoyed video gaming, being on the lake, and spending time with his family, friends, and coworkers. He was an easygoing and loyal person who would offer his help to anyone in need, without ever expecting anything in return.   He was preceded in...

Becky Maddox, age 59 of Benton, passed away on Thursday morning, April 23rd at her home of natural causes.   She was born April 30, 1960 in Grants, New Mexico the daughter of the late Clifford Cyril and Ellen Joanne Cosper Stafford.   She was a member of the Trinity Christian Center in Murray, Kentucky and Impact Church in Benton. She loved her family and spending time with them, church, reading, coloring, puzzles, collecting teddy bears, board and video games.   She was...

Billy “Bill” Dale Horn, age 81 of Benton, passed away on Thursday, April 9th at the Baptist Health of Paducah of natural causes.   Bill was born February 1, 1939 in Palisade City, Nebraska the son of the late Leo Dale Horn and Florence McBee.   He was a member of the New Zion Missionary Baptist Church and served in the United States Air Force where he was a flight engineer.  He loved his family, woodworking, traveling, reading and was a Bible...

James M. Tomes, age 80 of Benton, passed away on Wednesday, March 18th at his home of natural causes.   He was born July 16, 1939 in Madisonville, Kentucky the son of the late Alton M. and Ester Carnathon.   James was a retired truck driver and he loved his family, motorcycle riding and yardwork.   He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Doris Tomes of Benton; three sons Andy Tomes (Tammy) of Somerville, Tennessee, Robb Sullivan of Naperville,...

Jackie “Jack” West, age 63 of Benton, passed away on Friday, March 13th at his home.   He was born December 1, 1956 in Calloway County, Kentucky the son of the late Albert Lee and Ola Mae Key West.   He was a member of Hope Harbor Church in Murray. He loved his family, the outdoors and grilling where he was the grill master.   He was preceded in death by his parents as well as a son Jason West; three brothers J.T., Glenn and Freddy West and a sister Martha...

Mr. Jerry E. Karraker, age 72 of Hardin, passed away on Monday, March 9th at his home.    Jerry was born May 22, 1947 in Buncombe, Illinois son of the late Edgar and Helen Willyard Karraker.   He loved his family, fishing, hunting and gardening.    Jerry is survived by his wife Penny Karraker of Hardin; six sons Michael, Steven, Scot, Jimmy, Timmy and Chris Karraker and one daughter Geri Lynn Senesoc all of Kankakee, Illinois; one brother Dennis...

Mrs. Cindy Carter, age 63 of Benton, passed away on Wednesday evening February 19th at her home. Mrs. Carter was born May 1, 1956 in Covington, Kentucky daughter of the late Warren and Louise Carrol Halvorson.  Mrs. Carter loved her family, knitting, crocheting and collecting Elvis memorabilia.  Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her parents as well as one brother Douglas Halvorson.  She is survived by her husband Max Carter of Benton; one son James Carter (Shawna) of...

Mr. Thomas Ray, age 67 of Benton passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at his home.  Mr. Ray was born March 15, 1952 in Dearborn, Michigan son of the late Bobby and Rosie Borders Ray.  Mr. Ray loved his family, enjoyed mechanic work, motorcycles and fishing. He retired from the Air Force and he was a member of the VFW, American Legion and the Symsonia Volunteer Fire Department.  He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his first wife Elizabeth Janette Ray; one...

Franklin Crabtree, age 77 of Gilbertsville, passed away on Saturday, January 11th at his home of natural causes.   He was born January 11, 1943 in Holly Pond, Alabama the son of the late Carl and Mona Rowland Crabtree.   He was a member of the Catholic Church and retired from the General Mills Chemical Company.  He loved his family, fishing and Nascar.   He was preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife Lorraine Crabtree of Gilbertsville;...

Mr. Edward Gass, age 81 of Benton passed away on October 4, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Gass was born January 9, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan the son of Beckham and Esther Tranter Youngblood.  He was retired from Goodyear and loved building and flying radio controlled airplanes and being outdoors.  Mr. Gass was preceded in death by his parents as well his wife Jeannette Gass in 2016, and one sister Lahoma Gass. He is survived by two sons Dwane and Dustan Gass, one daughter...