OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Marlene Lewis
Aug 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marlene Sue (Kaegi) Lewis March 21, 1933 – August 31, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Marlene Sue (Kaegi) Lewis, who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 92.
Marlene was born on March 21, 1933, to the late Barnerd and...
Noble Cook Travis
Aug 25, 2025
Noble Cook Travis, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital in Salem.
Noble was born on April 29, 1934, in Caldwell County to the late Charlie and Cecil Mae Murray Travis. Noble was a skilled electronics technician and worked at Arvins in Princeton for more than 30 years, only missing 3 days of work during...
Linda Diane Jackson
Aug 18, 2025
Linda Diane Jackson, 67, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away August 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 8, 1958, in Gary, IN to Juanita Matthews and Williams E. Underdown. She was a member of Honeycomb Church of God in Herod, IL.She is survived by her husband, James R. Jackson, Jr. of Elizabethtown, IL; daughter,...
Regina S. Cook
Aug 18, 2025
Regina S. Cook, 69, of Marion, KY passed away August 18, 2025, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Cook of Marion, KY; daughters, Stacy Cook of Paducah, KY and Ashley Gunn of Nashville, TN and brother, Brent Brantley of Jacksonville, FL.
She was preceded in death...
David Bruce Roberts
Aug 18, 2025
David Bruce "Grandpa" Roberts, 84 years young, passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his son, a daughter, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. David was born November 11, 1940 in Shelbyville, IL to Rue and Sarah Roberts,
Survivors include his son, Scott (Cindy) Roberts; daughters, Sarah (John) Graff, Staci (Clyde) Bumgarner and Sheri...
Edna McConnell
Aug 14, 2025
Edna McConnell, 77, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Thursday August 14, 2025 at her home.
Survivors include her daughters, Sue McConnell of Benton, KY, Lacye Lembcke of Rosiclare, IL, son, Stephen McConnell, grandsons, Chris McConnell of Rosiclare, IL, Jeff McConnell of Kankakee, IL, 7 great grandsons, Johnny, Bennett, Conlen, Freddie, Hunter, Jayden, and Kyi.
She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Donna Jo Johnson
Aug 11, 2025
Donna Jo Johnson, 72, of Marion, KY passed away August 11, 2025 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Bennie Johnson of Marion, KY; sons, Scotty (Dee) Johnson of Salem, KY and Troy (Jennifer) Johnson of Greenville, KY; grandchildren, Cheyanne, Taylor, Hailey, Avery and Miley; great grandchildren, Paisley, Kayson, Ivy, Sage...
Janice V. Wright
Aug 11, 2025
Janice V. Wright, age 90, of Marion, KY, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025, at Lake Barkley Health and Rehabilitation in Kuttawa, KY. Janice was born on June 24, 1935, in Marion, KY to the late Vernie C. and Hazel Duffy Orr. She was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include her brothers, Ronald “Tink” Orr of Marion...
Roger Phelps
Aug 8, 2025
Walter “Roger” Phelps, age 80, of Crittenden County, passed away on Friday, August 8, 2025, at his home.
Roger was born on January 11, 1945, in Union County to the late Walter Richard and Atlanta Fox Phelps. For 39 years, Roger was a staple in the meat department at Food Giant. After his retirement, Roger stepped into a new role, driving...
Timmy Penn
Aug 4, 2025
Timmy Glenn Penn, age 67, of Marion, KY, passed away on Monday, August 4, 2025 at his home.
Timmy was born on July 25, 1958, in Crittenden County to the late Glenn and Pauline Hackney Penn. Timmy previously worked for the Marion Country Club as a groundskeeper. He spent more than twenty years as a worker at Kentucky Stone and Rock...
Wanda Ditty
Aug 3, 2025
Minnie Wanda Ditty, fondly known as Wanda, gracefully departed this world to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2025, at the age of 93. Born on January 14, 1932, in Casad, Crittenden County, Kentucky, she was the cherished daughter of the late Lourenzia Alfred (Al) Easley and Minnie L. Easley.
Wanda's early years were spent in Kentucky, but she...
Zack Anthony Woodall
Jul 27, 2025
Zack Anthony Woodall, 51 of Marion, KY passed away Sunday July 27, 2025.
Survivors include his mother, Mary Jo Woodall of Marion, KY, partner, Sandy Butler of Fredonia, KY, sister, Stacey Birdwell of Marion, KY, two nieces, and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his father, Maurice Woodall.
Memorial services will be held at 6pm Thursday July 31, 2025 at Gilbert...
Cannie Imogene "Nean” Smith
Jul 21, 2025
Cannie Imogene "Nean ” Smith, 89, of Rosiclare, IL passed away July 21, 2025 at Axiom Healthcare in Rosiclare, IL. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church in Rosiclare, IL.
Survivors include her sons, Jimmy B. Summers of Rosiclare, IL and Johnny Summers of Rosiclare, IL; grandchildren, Ashley and Megan; great grandchildren, Aniyah and Anzley and sister, Bessie and...
Sandra Sue McDowell
Jul 18, 2025
Sandra Sue McDowell, 79, of Marion, KY passed away Friday July 18, 2025 at Livingston Hospital.
Survivors include her husband of 62 years, Hershel McDowell; son, Wayne (Renae) McDowell, Daughter, Samantha (David) Ogletree, Bonus Daughter, Rose (Jermey) Dempsey, grandchildren; JW, Mary Sue, Dalton, Quaid, Haley, and Mallory, 8 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her...
Gloria Jean Carter
Jul 16, 2025
Gloria Jean Carter, age 63, of Sturgis. KY, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at Salem Springlake Health & Rehab. She was a former member of Rosebud Baptist Church and had been the Dietary Supervisor at Crittenden Health & Rehab.
Survivors include her husband, John Carter, Sturgis, KY; three sisters, Regina Mosley, Sturgis, KY; Kristy Poe, Sturgis, KY; Charmaine Russelburg, Marion,...
Linda Lee Tabor
Jul 15, 2025
Linda Lee Tabor, 86, of Marion, KY passed away July 15, 2025. She was a lifelong member of Crayne Community Church where she devoted much of her time and loved her church family very much.
Survivors include her children, Stacy Tabor Hernandez of Marion, KY and Steve Tabor of Eddyville, KY; grandchildren, Jake Tabor, Josh Tabor and Cameron Hernandez and several...
Jewel Reed Little
Jul 15, 2025
Jewel Reed Little, age 83, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Jewel was born in Chicago, IL on September 4, 1941 to the late Louie and Valeria Little. He graduated from Crittenden County High School in May of 1960. After graduation, Jewel enlisted in...
Brad Lee Jones
Jul 8, 2025
Brad Lee Jones, 59, of Marion, KY passed away July 8, 2025 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
Survivors include his wife, Janie Jones of Marion, KY; children, Kayla Jones of Sturgis, KY and Bradlee Jones of Marion, KY; stepdaughter, Brittany Day of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Miley Snead, Tori Conger, Grayson Fox, Bentley Fox, Brody Fox, Alexis Jones, James Fenwick and Kamdyn King;...
Dorothy May Jaquess
Jul 8, 2025
Dorothy May Jaquess, 66, of Shawneetown, IL passed away July 8, 2025 at Gallatin Manor. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.Survivors include her children, Michael Lovell of Eddyville, IL and Gabriel Lovell of Shawneetown, IL; grandchildren, Skyler, Alyssa, Brandy and Michaela; several great grandchildren; sisters, Harriett Collins of Shawneetown, IL and Shirley (Roby) Williams of Rosiclare, IL and step daughter,...
Danny Lovell Cronin
Jul 4, 2025
Danny Lovell Cronin, age 76, of Marion, passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at Baptist Health in Paducah. He retired from Arkema in Calvert City, KY. Danny was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Tabor Cronin, his parents, Chester and Agnes Utley Cronin, one brother, Larry...
