OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Peggy Jean Gass
Nov 10, 2026
Peggy Jean Gass, age 73, of Marion, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, KY. She was a member of Creekside Baptist Church and was a 25 year employee of Potter & Brumfield in Marion. Peggy enjoyed babysitting and traveling.
Survivors include her husband, Jerry Gass, Marion, KY; two stepsons Chayne Gass, Marion, KY and Cayce...
Dale Belford
Nov 9, 2026
Ira Dale Belford, age 84, passed away peacefully on November 9th, 2026, at his home in Rosiclare, IL with his son and daughter at his side.
Dale was born on October 13, 1942, at his family’s home in Eichorn, IL to Thomas and Lula Belford.
Dale graduated from Rosiclare High School in 1962. After graduation, he began working at the Alcoa Mine in Rosiclare,...
David Leon Butler
Oct 31, 2026
David Leon Butler, 79, of Marion, KY passed away October 31, 2026 at Homeplace of Henderson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a welder at Oklahoma Natural Gas for 36 years. His hobbies included reading, woodworking and traveling, especially to the Grand Canyon and National Parks. He took many pictures of the places he visited.
Survivors include...
Debra Faye Blaisdell
Oct 30, 2026
Debra Faye Blaisdell, age 66, of Marion passed away Friday, October 30, 2026, at her home. She was formerly a Loan Officer in the banking industry. She was a Christian and will be waiting for her loved ones in Heaven.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Blaisdell, Marion, KY; daughter Kim Schlatweiler, Tampa, FL; grandson, Roman Schlatweiler, Tampa, FL; two brothers, Donald...
Archie Russell "Rusty" Cornell
Oct 28, 2026
Archie Russell "Rusty" Cornell
August 12, 1956 – October 28, 2026
Archie Russell Cornell, affectionately known to friends and family as Rusty or Russ, age 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:20 p.m.
Born in Rosiclare, Illinois, on August 12, 1956, Rusty was a hardworking man dedicated to his trade and community. He retired from the Illinois Department of...
William Gordon Ladd
Oct 27, 2026
William "Gordon" Ladd, age 89, of Marion, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.
Gordon was born on May 27, 1937, in Caldwell County to the late Lawrence and Alpha Newsome Ladd. Gordon served his nation in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Motor Company as a factory worker.
He is survived by...
Shauna Kaye Newman
Oct 26, 2026
Shauna Kaye Newman, age 76, of Henderson, KY and formerly of Marion, KY passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson, KY. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and had worked as a Medical Transcriptionist.
Survivors include two daughters, Melissa (Ronald Eugene) Byers, Newburgh, IN); Jill (Luke) Hunley, Uniontown, KY; four grandchildren, Zachary Aaron...
Bertha Ann Conkle
Oct 25, 2026
Bertha Ann Conkle, 86, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away peacefully on October 25, 2026.
Survivors include her son, Clarence Conkle, Jr.; Daughter-in-law Laura Jean Conkle; grandchildren, Brendan John Conkle, Samuel James Conkle, Charlie Carson Conkle, Michael Twitchell and Gregory Wayne Twitchell; brothers, Carson Neace and Paul Neace and sister, Edna Farmer.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Conkle, Sr;...
Olive Louise Paskon
Oct 17, 2026
Olive Louise Paskon, 93, of Rosiclare, IL passed away October 17, 2026 at Harrisburg Medical Center.Survivors include her son, Larry Stacey (Sherry) Paskon; daughter, Laura Lee (Paul) Lamar; grandchildren, Staycee Lane, Chaz Paskon, Taze Paskon and Benjamin Lamar and great grandchildren, Lincoln Lane, Tristan Paskon and Preston Paskon.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Anthony Paskon; parents, William...
June McDowell
Oct 17, 2026
June McDowell, 95, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away October 17, 2026 at Gallatin Manor Health and Rehab. She was a member of Potters Church.
Survivors include her children, Charlie McDowell, Elaine Fricker, Steve McDowell and Vanita "Tinker" Anderson; grandchildren, April Throgmorton, Destrey McDowell, Heather Ricketts, Lee Fricker, Amy Willett, Sidney Anderson and Autumn Anderson; great grandchildren, Paige McDowell, Drew Throgmorton, Adam...
Opal Webster
Oct 14, 2026
Opal Imogene Webster, 81, of Rosiclare, IL left this world surrounded by her family, friends and beloved dog, Pookie. She was a member of Equality Church of God.
Survivors include her daughter, Shirley Kasch of Rosiclare, IL; sister, Faye Stacey; 7 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore D. "Ted" Webster;...
Allen Don McDermott
Oct 11, 2026
Allen Don McDermott was born April 19, 1942, in Cave In Rock, Illinois, and at the age of 84, he passed from this life on October 11, 2026, at Deaconess Hospital, in Evansville, Indiana.
Allen Don joined the U.S. Navy at 17 years old and trained to be a boilermaker. He served aboard the USS Forrestal, and he often told stories...
Shirley Byford
Oct 9, 2026
Shirley Faye Byford, born on November 20, 1936, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. Raised in the Sugar Grove area, Shirley was a hard worker who spent many dedicated years working at several local sewing factories prior to her retirement.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene F. Byford; her parents, Gobel Travis and Atlanta Georgia Railey...
Shirley S. Small
Oct 2, 2026
Shirley S. Small, 90, of Marion, KY passed away peacefully at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY on October 2, 2026. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, she enjoyed working in her yard, watching UK basketball games, golf and NFL games on TV.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Small of Marion,...
Kenneth DuWayne Boling
Sep 27, 2026
Kenneth DuWayne Boling, 75, of Dycusburg, KY passed away September 27, 2026 at the Rivers Bend Retirement Community. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church and previously long time member of Frances Baptist Church where he was saved and answered the call to preach.
Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley Lewis Boling of Dycusburg, KY; daughters, April...
Harold "Howie" Love
Sep 18, 2026
Harold (Howie) Love Jr., 53, of Cave In Rock, Il. passed away on Friday, September 18, 2026. Howie was a veteran and served in the United States Amry.
Howie is survived by his brother, Willie Shearer, sisters, Robin Shearer and Christi Ann Leslie, several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
He is preceded by his parents, Harold Love Sr. and Sherry...
Terry Brantley
Sep 14, 2026
Terry Brantley, age 70, of Marion, KY, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home.
Survivors include his brother, Karl Brantley and sister, Brenda Brantley.
Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Jr. and Joyce Wells Brantley; brother, Gerald Brantley and sister, Marie Brantley
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Gilbert...
James "Jim" Morrison
Sep 11, 2026
James "Jim" Thomas Morrison, age 86, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation.
Jim was born on April 29, 1940, in Crittenden County, KY to the late Larnie Morrison and Iva Ray Conger. Jim was known for his strong work ethic and love for his trade. He was a staple in the community...
Linda G. Lewis
Sep 3, 2026
Linda G. (Williams) Lewis, 84, of Cave-In-Rock, IL went to be with her Lord and SaviorSeptember 3, 2026 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and close friends.
Linda was born on January 18, 1942 in Elizabethtown, IL. She was the second of six children born to Gordon and Hazel Ledbetter Williams. Other siblings include Gordenia, Patsy, Michael Dean, Steven and...
Mary Helen Miles
Aug 28, 2026
Mary Helen Miles, 69, of Herod, IL, passed away August 28, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital after a long battle of multiple health issues.
Mary was born April 22, 1957 to Deneen and Emma Griffith. She was the oldest of six children.
Mary met Michael Miles in 1972. She was volunteering at the prom where Mike was attending. He had a...
