OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
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...
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...
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...
Lacresia 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...
