OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Keith Allen Arflack
Aug 2, 2026
Keith Allen Arflack 66 of Athens, AL passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026 after a 15-month battle with cancer. He was a son born on October 18, 1959 at Ireland Army Hospital, Fort Knox, KY to Colonel (Ret) Kenneth B and Janice McKinney Arflack. He lived a life marked by devotion to his family, dedication to his work and...
George Lowell Simmons
Aug 2, 2026
George Lowell Simmons, 76, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away August 2, 2026 at his home in Cave-In-Rock. He was a member of Rosiclare Free Pentecostal Church.
Survivors include his brother, Nolan (Beverly) Simmons of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sister, Diane Feazel of Cave-In-Rock, IL; daughtes, Sarah Kincaid of Florida, Valerie Van of Shawneetown, IL and Renee Mills of Cave-In-Rock, IL; step daughters, Becky...
Mark Wayne Curtis
Aug 1, 2026
Mark Wayne Curtis, age 73, of Marion, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah. He was a coal miner and a truck driver.
Mark is survived by his mother, Louise Tutt Curtis, Marion, KY; three brothers, five sisters and several nieces and nephews.
Mark was preceded in death by his father, Dillard Curtis and one brother.
There will be...
Bradley Terry Shaw
Jul 31, 2026
Bradley Terry Shaw, 83, of Rosiclare, IL passed away July 31, 2026 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion, IL. He was a member of the Rock Springs WY American Legion.
Survivors include his children, Heather Shaw of Queen Creek, AZ and Cari Shaw Swenson of Rock Springs, WY; grandchildren, Braxton Confer, Kendi (Bryson) Hendricks, Joseph (Marissa) Maes, DeShaun Swenson and...
Jerry Lee Marshall, Sr.
Jul 28, 2026
Jerry Lee Marshall, Sr., 74, of Marion, Kentucky passed away July 28, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Marshall of Marion, KY; children, Jerry (Medara) Marshall, Jr. of Marion, KY, Heather Marshall of Duncan, OK, Kelly (Annslee) Bass of Marlow, OK and Anna Marie Krumbolz of Joshua Tree,...
Steve Jones
Jul 26, 2026
Steve Jones, 75, of Marion, KY passed away July 26, 2026 at Livingston County Hospital. He was born in Marion, KY on December 9, 1950. He married Linda Crider in September 1969. Together they had two children: Kristi and Matt. He most recently attended Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Growing up, his father was a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister and he...
Deborah Kay Melton
Jul 24, 2026
Deborah Kay Melton, age 65, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was the owner of Pilot Car Service and was of the Church of Christ faith.
Survivors include her husband, Everett Melton, Marion, KY; her mother, LaMarilus Stoddard Peace, Greenville, KY; three daughters, LaRessa Melton, Marion, KY, Johnna Henager, Eddyville, KY and Kayla...
Ronald Garrett Shinall
Jul 15, 2026
Ronald Garrett Shinall, age 79, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home in Crittenden County.
Survivors include his daughter, Rhonda Elaine Shinall, son, Ronald Keith Shinall, grandchildren; Tiera Taylor, Floyd Taylor, Bryson Shinall, and Brandon Shinall, great grandchildren; Kameron Trae Taylor, Elijah Michael Taylor, Gannon Ray Taylor, Dagen Morrison Taylor, Gaia Storm Shinall, Yue...
Austin Valentine
Jul 13, 2026
Austin Valentine, Sr., 77, of Paducah, Kentucky died in the early morning hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.
Austin was born on May 15, 1949, in Metropolis, Illinois, to the late Simeon “Sim” and Ruth (Ham) Valentine.
After the passing of both of his biological parents, Austin, who was 6 years old at...
Barbara Lynn Gross
Jul 10, 2026
Barbara Lynn Gross, age 66, of Fredonia, KY, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.
Barbara was born on September 22, 1959, in Chicago, IL, to the late Floyd and Mary Louise Stiller Gross. Barbra was a member of the Friends of Crittenden County Public Library and a longtime member...
Barbara Faye Vaughn
Jul 7, 2026
Barbara F. Vaughn, 83, of Marion, KY passed away July 7, 2026 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Franklin Vaughn; children, Stephen Paul Vaughn and Matthew Vernon Vaughn; grandchildren, Thomas, Michael, Eleanor, David, Mabel and Marcus and sisters, Stella and Rita.
She was preceded in death by her...
Eula Mae Ralph Milligan
Jun 28, 2026
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Eula Mae
Milligan Ralph
Eula Mae Milligan Ralph was born on October 22, 1929 in the Battery Rock Precinct of Hardin County, Illinois. Her parents were Burley and Ethel Milligan. She had one brother C.W., who passed away as a young child.
Eula Mae, in her teenage years, worked at a waitress for several years in Cave In Rock. She always loved...
Daniel Wayne Lynch
Jun 26, 2026
Daniel Wayne Lynch, age 33, of Murray, KY and formerly of Marion, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home.
Daniel was born on January 19, 1993, in Dallas TX, to the late David Lynch and Lisa Nelson Lynch. Daniel worked as the Breakdown Coordinator for Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. He was a man of deep faith and fierce patriotism,...
Kathy L. Williams
Jun 19, 2026
Kathy L. Williams, 76, of Marion, KY, passed away on June 19, 2026, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner.
Kathy loved her grandchildren with all her heart and cherished every moment spent with her family. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, raising cows alongside her husband,...
Kimberley Ann Hamby
Jun 12, 2026
Kimberley "Kim" Ann Hamby, 62, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Baptist Health.
Born on April 19, 1964, in Hondo, Texas, Kim lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and devotion to those she loved. Throughout her career, she worked in many fields, including as a housekeeper, school bus...
Roberta Ellen Parish
Jun 12, 2026
Roberta Ellen Marshall Parish passed away from this life on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the age of 71 at Crittenden County Nursing and Rehab in Marion, KY.
Roberta was born September 8, 1954 in Dexter, MO to Frank Marshall and Onia Lillian Fowler Marshall.
Survivors include her sons, Jeremy Jenkins and Frank Rowe; grandchildren, Victoria, Colby and Shelby Jenkins; sisters, Reta...
Phyllis Jean Wood
Jun 10, 2026
Phyllis Jean Wood, age 88, of Springfield, TN and formerly of Marion, KY passed away on June 10, 2026 at NHC-Springfield. She will be sorely missed, but the family rejoices that her long journey is over and her faith has now become sight.
Phyllis was born on February 10, 1938, in Fredonia, KY to Hubert Sr. (Frank) and Georgia Roberta Scott...
Mona Bishop
Jun 7, 2026
Mona Lisa Bishop, 74, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mona was born on February 13, 1952, and spent her life devoted to her family and friends. She was known for her quick wit and willingness to help others. Mona enjoyed thrift shopping, gardening, going to church, and spending time with her grandchildren...
James Lee Summers
Jun 4, 2026
James Lee "Bee" Summers, 65, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Axiom Heathcare of Rosiclare.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter: Ashley Bell, grandchildren: Aniyah Edwards and Anzley Sullivan, brother: Johnny Summers, Aunt Bess and cousins: Carol and Ted
He is preceded in death by his parents: Jack Summers and Cannie Smith, Stepfather: Eschol Smith Jr.
Services will...
Peggy Robertson
Jun 3, 2026
Peggy Nell Robertson, 81, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2026, at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and former director of the Golden Circle Senior Center in Elizabethtown, Illinois.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and gardening with her husband and grandchildren. She loved to read and cherished quiet moments with...
