OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
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...
Mark Wayne English
Jan 20, 2026
Mark Wayne English, 57, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away January 20, 2026 at his home in Elizabethtown.
Survivors include his wife, Chassidi English; children, Cameron Wayne English, Mandy Dawn English Frailey, Nikki Jo English, Mason William Edinger, Donovan Dakota Bryan, Johnathan Justice Bryan and Cash Allen Finley; grandchildren, Elijah Levi Frailey, Nova Mavis Frailey, Zander Deacon Frailey, Logan Andrew English, Lydia...
Lucresia Elizabeth Parkinson
Jan 19, 2026
Lacresia Elizabeth Parkinson, 90, of Harrisburg, IL, formerly of Hardin County, Illinois, passed away Monday, January 19, 2026, at Memorial Hospital in Carbondale, IL.
Survivors include her grandson, Brian Lee (Megan) Parkinson; sisters, Dora Lee Jackson, Rosella Johnson, Roberta O'Marro, and Diane Bloedorn; great-granddaughters, Paige and Paisley; and great-great-grandson, Ka’Lias.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willard Parkinson; daughter, Jo...
Tanya Don Ramage
Jan 19, 2026
Tanya Don Ramage, 67, of Marion, KY passed away January 19, 2026 at Aperion Care Lincoln Nursing Home in Evansville, IN.
Survivors include her children, Rommel Ellington, Jr. and Stefanie Ellington-Midkiff both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jake, Ian, Emmitt, Cooper, Jacen and Lucas and sisters, Cindy Hodge-Kissinger and Sandy Hodge-Noe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Sherril Hodge...
Zachary Ethan Dunstan
Jan 18, 2026
Zachary Ethan Dunstan, 33, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away January 18, 2026 in Hardin County, Illinois.
Survivors include his children, Ivy Dunstan and Aubree Bogue; father, Johnny Dunstan; brothers, Joshua, John and Jordan Dunstan and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Carla Dunstan and brother, Matthew Dunstan.
Private services will be held at a...
Helen Cullen
Jan 15, 2026
Helen Teer Cullen, 85, of Marion, Ky., died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born Sept. 29, 1940, in Marion. She was a graduate of Crittenden County High School and a retiree of Moore Business Forms in Marion. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion. In her travels, she visited...
Stevie Hendrix
Jan 13, 2026
Stevie Wayne Hendrix, age 72, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Crittenden County. She had been a factory worker. She enjoyed riding horses and showing horses, traveling, reading and spending time with family.
Survivors include one daughter, Misty (Brad) McDowell, Marion, KY; one...
Dorothy Marie Hobbs
Jan 8, 2026
Dorothy Marie Hobbs, 77, of Marion, KY passed away January 8, 2026 at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Melinda (Micheal) Travis of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jacob (Ashley) Hunt of Marion, KY and Kaylin Travis of Smithland, KY; great grandchildren, Macy, Shane, Owen, Cade and Olivia; brother, Richard Leo...
Lonso Barton "L.B." Gaston
Dec 26, 2025
Lonso Barton “L.B.” Gaston, 92, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital.
L.B. was born April 29, 1933, in Belton, Kentucky, to the late Veachel and Girtie Carroll Gaston. He was a proud graduate of Murray State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He devoted his career to educating and...
Jerry Lee Bearden
Dec 26, 2025
Jerry Lee Bearden, age 91, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Crittenden Heath and Rehabilitation in Marion.
Jerry was born on April 5, 1934, in Hernando, FL to the late Jewel and Myrtle Strange Bearden. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after more than twenty years. He would then transition to...
Peggy Faye Ritch
Dec 19, 2025
Peggy Faye Campbell Ritch, age 78, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Paducah, KY.
She was born May 26, 1947, in Princeton, KY to the late William and Rowena Thurman Campbell.
Peggy worked various jobs throughout her life, starting with the Marion Drive-In as a teenager. From secretary at Second Baptist Church, to the assembly line at...
Elizabeth Hopson Mills
Dec 17, 2025
Elizabeth Hopson Mills, 76, of Marion, KY passed away December 17, 2025 at Livingston County Hospital. She was a longtime member of Marion United Methodist Church, member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Calvert City, KY, was Valedictorian of CCHS Class of 1967 and one of the first women to obtain an MBA from Murray State University in the...
Densiel Louis Maraman
Dec 9, 2025
Densiel L. Maraman, 74, of Marion, KY passed away December 9, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Survivors include his children, Audi Maraman and Renee Smith both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Aliyah, Aliza, Beau, Annalese, Anaiya, Kiersten and Caleb; sister, Rita Mills and brother, Mike Maraman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial visitation will be held from...
Arthur Austin Jr.
Dec 4, 2025
Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Jr., 91, of Cave-In- Rock, IL passed away on Dec. 4, 2025. He was born to Rev. Arthur T. Austin, Sr and Verdna Barnard Austin on July 8, 1934 in Cave-In-Rock, IL and was delivered by his grandmother, Myra Barnard and great grandmother, Susie Barnard. Junior attended a one room schoolhouse and then graduated high school...
Gary Steven Lanham
Dec 3, 2025
Gary Steven Lanham, age 75, of Princeton, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Baptist Health of Madisonville.
Survivors include his cousin, Billy (JoAnn) Lanham of Dawson Springs, KY.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Lanham.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy June Shewcraft
Nov 29, 2025
Dorothy June Shewcraft, age 97, of Marion, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah, KY.
Dorothy was born on June 14, 1928, in Lyon County to the late Ray and Tylene Baldwin Owen. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church,
Survivors include her son, Jeff (Cindy) Shewcraft of Gallatin,...
Bonnie Rae Gass
Nov 25, 2025
Bonnie Rae Gass, age 85, of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at Crittenden Community Hospital. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Crayne, KY and had been a seamstress at Princeton Hosiery Mill. Bonnie enjoyed genealogy and history. She wrote two books on the history of Weston, KY.
Survivors include one sister, Gwen Wilson and husband,...
Janet Lee Barnard
Nov 24, 2025
Janet Lee Barnard, 73, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away November 24, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital. She attended Elizabethtown First Baptist Church.
Survivors include her children, Travis (Patricia) Vaughn, Gina Shaffer and Samantha (Jeffrey) Winters; grandchildren, Jayci Vaughn (Chad) Barger, Jamison (Lilliana) Shaffer, Bryan Shaffer, Devin Winters, Nathaniel Dunstan and Emma Dunstan; great grandchild, Todd Shaffer and sister, Brenda Dixon.
She...
Donna Kaye Erickson
Nov 22, 2025
Donna Byrer Erickson (Garrett) a native of Crittenden County, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her family. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many people all around the world. Donna was an active volunteer over the years in many Non-Profit, school, civic and charitable organizations. She will be truly missed.
She...
