Obituaries in Salem, KY

She found joy in simple meaningful things such as gardening reading quilting canning fruits and vegetables and spending time with her children and family. She was especially proud of how many quarts she could put up each season for her family seeing it as another way to care for those she loved. She...

Mr. Steven Roy Damron 48 passed away Thursday February 12 2026 at Baptist Health Deaconess in Madisonville KY. Steven was a devoted truck driver who spent much of his life on the open road embracing the freedom and responsibility that came with the job. He had a deep love for wrestling enjoying both...

Mrs. Margaret Glen Ferguson Williams 84 of Lola KY passed away Sunday February 8 2026 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services. Margaret was born March 20 1941 to Earl and Naomi McElmurry Ferguson in Livingston County. Margaret was a homemaker and farmers wife who was always taking care of her...

Iwona loved to cook and feed others fish was a Kentucky Wildcat fan and liked to watch a good sunset. She was a selfless person always putting others before herself. Iwona especially loved her children and grandchildren. Iwona is survived by her children Maciej Sloma of Grand Rivers Aneta Robert Ray...

Coach Don Ringstaff a true Livingstonian heard the words Well done my good and faithful servant on the morning of January 28 2026. He was just one month shy of his 85th birthday. Born February 27 1941 to the late Dewey and Lordine Ringstaff Don was raised in Iuka Kentucky alongside his seven brother...

Mrs. Patricia Southern 92 of Tiline passed away Thursday January 15 2026 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born May 29 1933 in Tiline KY. Her faith was very strong and the love of her family was stronger. Patricia is survived by two children Charles Lynn Dawn Southern and...

Mrs. Lena Wave Dunkerson 95 of Burna passed away January 10 2026 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. Lena was a graduate of Livingston High School class of 1948. She was a member of Dyer Hill Baptist Church. She is survived by sons Ricky Vickie Dunkerson of Burna and Barry Tina Dun...

Donald was a member of Lola Pentecostal Church. He retired from the Department of Transportation after more than 20 years. He enjoyed working on the farm and he loved his family He is survived by daughter Sue Ann Tramble of Lola sons David Donna Bebout of Hampton and William Robert Billy Bob Teresa ...

Mrs. Minnie Ruth Owen 91 of Salem passed away Thursday January 29 2026 at Princeton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She is survived by son Douglas Janet Owen of Salem KY two grandchildren Christy Jamie James of Salem KY and T. J. Owen of Dycusburg KY and one great grandson Lucas James of Salem KY...

Mr. Jewell Allen Miller 64 of Marion passed away Friday January 9 2026 at Ray Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah. Jewell was a US Army National Guard Veteran. He worked at Perrys Sawmill and Marion Hardwood for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by daughters Tammy N...

Mr. Richard Romeo Shelby60 was born in Omaha Nebraska on August 2 1965. He passed away from this life and joined his Savior on December 28 2025. He loved the Lord and faithfully spent time each day reading and studying the Scriptures. His daughter Rachael and her children were the center of his life...

He was a lifelong farmer who grew up in the country where he developed a strong work ethic that stayed with him throughout his life. He was also a skilled mechanic always able to fix just about anything. He was a devoted and loving father always putting his family first. Known as a loyal friend he w...