Carol Ann Schmidt Phillips, age 77, of the Dogwood community passed away Saturday, November 7, 2026 at the Mercy Health Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY.

She was a member of Northside Church of Christ and retired school teacher from the Graves County School System.

Carol is survived by her husband, Jim Phillips; one son, Greg Phillips of the Dogwood community; one brother, David Schmidt of the Dogwood community also survives.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Cortez and Ruth Pittman Schmidt.

A funeral service for Carol Ann Schmidt Phillips is scheduled for 11:00AM Thursday, November 12, 2026 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Burial will follow in the Spring Creek Church of Christ Cemetery. Randy Henson, Tim Whitis, Brian Burnett, Andrew Herndon, Jason Fitzgerald and Matt Dobson will serve as pallbearers. Jeff Schmidt and Joey Schmidt will serve as honorary pallbearers. Visitation will be held from 5-8PM Wednesday, November 11, 2026 at Byrn Funeral Home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to; Spring Creek Cemetery Fund, C/O Greg Phillips, 6538 St. Rt. 131 Hickory, KY 42051.