OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
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...
Roy Jeffry Jacobs
Aug 24, 2026
Roy "Jeff" Jeffry Jacobs, age 53, of Marion, KY, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home.
Jeff was born on February 10, 1973, in Marion to the late Roy Douglas and Sandra Kay Millikan Jacobs. Jeff was a beloved medication tech at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation.
Survivors include his wife, Ashely Jacobs; sons, Shane and Thomas "TJ" Jacobs of Crittenden...
Kenneth "Dolittle" Shelley
Aug 20, 2026
Kenneth "Dolittle" Shelley, age 60, of Marion, KY passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026, at his home. Kenneth was born on October 6, 1965, in Gary, IN, to the late William and Annabelle Wilkens Shelley. Kenneth was a Heavy Equipment Operator for IUOE 181. Kenneth loved the rodeo and was a member of PRCA and IPRA. He was a...
James Clinton Riley
Aug 18, 2026
James Clinton Riley, 88, of Marion, KY passed away August 18, 2026 at his home.
Clinton was born on August 9, 1938 to the late William Randel and Margie Simpkins Riley. He was a member of Emmaus Baptist Church. After retiring from Smith Construction/Local 181 he worked for many years at P&H Farms. After retiring from P&H he enjoyed playing golf...
JEANETTE MARGARET PHILLIPS
Aug 17, 2026
Jeanette Margaret Phillips, 77, of Marion, KY passed away August 17, 2026 at Livingston Hospital. She was a member of St. William's Catholic Church in Marion, KY where she assisted in establishing St. William's Cemetery.
Jeanette earned both her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and Master's Degree in Administration/Supervision from Murray State University. Her love of teaching began at Tolu Elementary...
Floyd Scott
Aug 13, 2026
Floyd Scott, 83, of Grand Rivers, KY passed away August 13, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member of Grand Rivers Baptist Church and was an employee of Vulcan for 52 years.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Scott of Grand Rivers, KY; daughter, Lorie Holland of Paducah, KY; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren and several brothers and sisters.
He was...
Mary Belle Lanham
Aug 12, 2026
Mary Belle Lanham, age 90, of Marion, KY, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation in Princeton, KY. Mary Belle was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church and retired from Siemens and Marion Pitt BBQ.
Survivors include her daughters, Beverly Boone and Yvonne Lanham; son, Randall (Margie) Lanham; sister, Shirley Tynes; grandchildren, Keith Tramble, Michael...
Linda Gayle Cox
Aug 11, 2026
Linda Gayle Boyd Cox, age 79 of Marion, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2026, at her home. She was a homemaker and a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church. Linda enjoyed gardening, sewing, playing the piano and painting beautiful pieces of art. She was also a big fan of St. Louis Cardinals baseball and Kansas City Chiefs football.
Survivors include one...
Dennis Edward Woodall
Aug 10, 2026
Dennis Edward Woodall, age 83, of Marion, KY, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2026, at his home.
Dennis was born on October 7, 1942, in Dawson Springs, KY, to the late Walton, Sr., and Geneva Sullivan Woodall. After college, Dennis worked for Farmers Bank in Marion. He would then go on to start his lifelong career as a car salesman,...
Susan Diane Singleton
Aug 9, 2026
Susan Diane Singleton, age 64 of Lola, KY, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2026, at Crittenden Community Hospital. She was born on August 9, 1962, and she was a registered nurse.
Survivors include one sister, Jane Powell, Murfreesboro, TN; one nephew, Thomas Jacob Powell, Murfreesboro, TN; and one uncle, Neil Stalion, Sturgis, KY.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Ronald...
David Leon Haire
Aug 8, 2026
David Leon Haire, 80, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away on August 8, 2026, in Calvert City, Kentucky. He was born February 18, 1946, in Henderson, Kentucky, to the late Melvin and Nellie Haire.
David was a farmer, coal miner, and small-business owner. He owned and operated Just Sports and The Mattoon General Store and enjoyed making barbecue. A 1964 graduate of...
Bonnie Sue Nation
Aug 8, 2026
Bonnie Nation, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2026 at 1:15 a.m. at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab Center at the age of 84, following a courageous and long health battle.
Born on December 8, 1941 in Cave-in-Rock, Illinois, Bonnie dedicated her life to her family, work, and the Lord with unwavering devotion. Christianity...
