OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Emil Leroy Hodge
Feb 23, 2026
Emil Leroy Hodge, 83, of Marion, KY passed away February 23, 2026 at Livingston Hospital.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Marion Baptist Church with interment in Sugar Grove Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 6-9 PM Friday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY and from 10 AM until service time at the church...
Mary Lou Long
Feb 21, 2026
Mary Lou Long, 91, of Brookport, Illinois, formerly of Marion, KY passed away February 21, 2026 at her home in Brookport. She was a loving mother and amazing memaw and servant of the Lord. Mary was also a member o f Chapter 31 Order Of The Eastern Star in Princeton, KY since 1961.
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce (Rich) Mikolaitis and...
Shirley Jean Kirk
Feb 21, 2026
Shirley Jean Kirk, 77, of Marion, KY passed away February 21, 2026 at her home in Marion. She was a member of Lola Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Kirk of Marion, KY; daughters, Tamara Gail White of San Antonio, TX, Jessica Elizabeth Cluette of San Antonio, TX and Bobbi Jean Kirk of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Shandre Vincent, Kirk Hambly,...
William Christopher Gabriel
Feb 18, 2026
William Christopher Gabriel, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health of Madisonville.
William was born on January 12, 1951, in Portland, OR to the late William Willmott Gabriel and JoAnne Watley Gabriel Harold. William was a skilled commercial carpenter and worked for Global. During his years he supervised the build sites of several Nordsrom...
Dortha Jean Nichols
Feb 18, 2026
Dortha Jean Nichols, 88, of Eddyville, Kentucky, formerly of Marion, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Dortha was a woman of deep and unwavering faith and a devoted member of Higher Power Full Gospel Church. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and expressed that love through music. She played the guitar and piano and sang...
Catherine Ann Banks
Feb 17, 2026
Catherine Ann "Katie" Banks, 69, of Karbers Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital.Katie was born on August 13, 1956 in Rock Island, Illinois to Christina Raymer and Haskel Ruble. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1975 she married James William "Jim" Banks.After Jim and Katie...
Edith N. Beavers
Feb 16, 2026
Edith N. Beavers, 81, of Carmi, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL. passed away February 16, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg, IL.
Survivors include her children, Greg Beavers, Gordon Dwayne Beavers and Doris Barnes and brother, Al Hughes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beavers; parents, Carlton Hughes and Gloria Hunt; brothers, Harold Dean Rose and Bobby Hughes...
James Douglas Booker
Feb 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Booker, 88, of Hobart, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Jim was born in Crittenden County, KY.Survivors include his son, Randy Booker of Naples, FL; daughter, Victoria Russo of Hoffman Estates, IL; and son, Kevin Booker of Mundelein, IL. Survivors also include his sister,...
Bonita Hatfield
Feb 9, 2026
Bonita Mattingly Hatfield, 82, of Marion, KY passed away on February 9, 2026, at Home Place of Henderson, due to complications of Dementia.
Bonita was a 1961 graduate of Henderson County High School. She continued her education at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1965. She, along with her husband, James T. Hatfield, moved back to Marion as he returned home...
William Wayne "Bill" Gregory
Feb 9, 2026
William Wayne "Bill" Gregory, 73, of Marion, KY passed away February 9, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital Henderson.Bill was born November 29, 1952 to Elzie and Leona Hopkins Gregory. In 1972 he went to work at Daniel Millikan Auto Parts where he was known to all of Marion's locals for 24 years.After the parts store he then began his career at Rogers...
Michael "Mike" Watson
Feb 5, 2026
Michael "Mike" Edwin Watson passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Redbanks-Colonial Terrace Nursing Home, Sebree, Kentucky, where he had been a resident for several years. Mike was born on July 8, 1951. He worked many different jobs with his most recent employment at Wal-Mart in Henderson. While at Colonial Terrace, Mike served as President of the Resident's Council....
Shelba Jean Renfroe
Feb 4, 2026
Shelba Jean (Hobbs) Renfroe was born April 17, 1940 to Wendell and Ruth Hobbs in Rosiclare, IL.
She passed away peacefully at Hardin County General Hospital holding both of her granddaughters hands on February 4, 2026 and was surrounded by family. She was 85 when she passed.
In 1958 she graduated from Rosiclare High School. She liked listening to country, 50's rock...
Helen Faye Stroud
Feb 2, 2026
Helen Faye Stroud, 73, of Shawneetown, IL passed away February 2, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.
Survivors include her children, Harry Lee Barnes, Linda Faye Franks, Henry Allen Barnes and Kristy Ann Barnes; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and siblings, Martha Jean Mattews, Charles Eugene Johnson, Tony Lee Johnson, Ronald Wayne Johnson and Johnny Ray Johnson.
She was preceded in...
Marvin Thomas
Feb 1, 2026
Marvin Thomas, 76, of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
Marvin is survived by his sons, Rickie (Beverly) Thomas and Josh (Heather) Thomas, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Donna (Corky) Winters, Teresa Dutton, Sheila (Jim) Shelby, Bonnie Thomas and Patricia Thomas, also many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.
He is...
Tracey Dargon
Jan 30, 2026
Tracey Jay Dargon, age 66, of Crittenden County, passed away on January 30, 2026, at her home.
Tracey was born on May 21, 1959, in Wichita Falls, TX to the late James Statum and Clara Jenkins. She was a homemaker.
Survivors include her daughter, Jennifer Lucas; sons, Andrew Dargon and Jeremy Dargon; three grandchildren, Raylan Lucas, Leilend Dargon and Toryn Dargon; brother,...
Dana Sheridan
Jan 28, 2026
Dana Don Sheridan, 67, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away January 28, 2026, at his home in Elizabethtown.
Dana was born February 17, 1958, to Glen and Willie Catherine “June” Sheridan.
Survivors include two sisters, Deborah Cates of Evansville, Indiana, and Melody (Greg) Migas of Daphne, Alabama and two nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Willie Catherine “June” Sheridan...
Michael Keith Cox
Jan 24, 2026
Michael Keith Cox, 68, passed away Saturday, January 24, 2026, at his home in Cave In Rock, Illinois. He was born on November 17, 1957, to Patricia Baldwin Cox and the late Charles Cox.
He is survived by his Mother, Patricia Cox, Daughter, Keri Cox, Grandson, Zane Smith, 2 Sisters, Leslie Turner of Dallas, Texas and Carol Ford of Madison, Alabama,...
Ricci Laree Mundy
Jan 23, 2026
Ricci Laree Mundy, born October 14, 1966, passed away on January 23, 2026, at Baptist Memorial East Hospice in Memphis, Tennessee. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion, kindness, and an unwavering love for animals.
Ricci was preceded in death by her parents, Larry and Dee Ann Mundy.
She is survived by her partner of 25 years, Eileen Castine; her brother, Butch...
James Darnell
Jan 22, 2026
James Calvin Darnell, age 69, of Marion, KY passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at his home. James had worked as a logger and core driller in the forestry industry. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed gardening, hunting and fishing.
Survivors include two stepdaughters, DeAnna and Jamie Moody, one brother, Thomas Eric Darnell, Quincey, IL; five sisters, Debbie Holmstrom, Princeton,...
Harold Deneen Davis
Jan 20, 2026
Harold Deneen Davis was welcomed into this world on April 5 th , 1940, to the late E.C. (Tom)Davis and the late Nancy Jane Davis. At an early age Harold was beside his father Tom farmingand trucking. Although farming was something he enjoyed, the trucks were his passion. Harold owned and operated Davis trucking and Davis and Barnard trucking for...
