Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

Dec 9, 2025

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...

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. 

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

Nov 21, 2025

Thetna Virginia Hughes, 92, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away on November 21, 2025 at the Saline Care Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisburg, IL. She was born to William “Edward” Lampert and Vada (Suits) Lampert in Cave-In Rock on October 27, 1933. She was a member of the Mt. Zion General Baptist Church and worked as a beautician most of...

Nov 17, 2025

Mary Anna McGhee, 81 of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital.

Mary Anna is survived by her children, David Michael (Donna) Gulley, Chrissie Leonberger, Regina (Randy) Johnson, Russell (Keri) Foster and Anna Marie Foster, 2 sisters, Sharon Wallace and Helen Orman, and several grandchildren, great grandchildren...

Nov 13, 2025

Alice Elizabeth Greenwood, age 96, of Marion, KY and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at her home. Alice was born on August 29, 1929, in Chicago, IL, to the late Clyde Adkinson and Gladys Tearman Corey. She was of the Catholic Faith.

Survivors include her daughter, Marlene Cinquegrani; sons, Sal Tuzzolino and Michael Tuzzolino; numerous...

Nov 13, 2025

Billy Charles Owen, age 66, of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed away Thursday, November 13, 2025, at University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. He was a member of Bible Baptist Church in Beaver Dam, Kentucky.

Survivors include one sister, Dale Beverly and husband, Pastor Don Beverly of Eddyville, Kentucky. Billly is survived by several nieces and nephews and a special friend...

Nov 5, 2025

Michael "Mike" Elwood Lott, age 51, of Marion, KY, left this walk of life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Deaconess Hospital of Henderson.

Michael was born on August 28,1974, in Marion to the late Elwood and Susie Ellen Smith Lott. Michael was a loved employee at True Value in Marion for many years and was of the Baptist Faith.

Survivors include...

Nov 4, 2025

Karen Ruth Wilderman, age 72, of Marion, KY, passed away on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital.

Karen was born on September 15, 1953, in Evansville, IN, to the late Kenneth and Clemmie Sue Mayhugh Jackson. Karen was a caretaker for many years and along with her husband, Jerry, they proudly owned Heritage Homestyle Bakery. She was of the...

Nov 1, 2025

Our beloved mother, Brenda Kay Dunstan, 83 of rural Elizabethtown, IL made her departure from this earthly world to her forever home in Heaven on Saturday November 1, 2025. She went peacefully in her bed at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL surrounded by her family.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry Lenard and a brother,...

Oct 29, 2025

Gladys Lois Donohue, 74, of Marion, KY passed away October 29, 2025 peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving and caring family, as well as Jesus.

She was the best ‘Mammy’ to her precious Grandchildren and loved spending time with them. Her two Granddaughters live in South Dakota, but she enjoyed chats with them any time she could talk with them....

Oct 24, 2025

Michael Wayne Little, 60, of Shawneetown, IL, formerly of Marion, KY passed away unexpectedly October 24, 2025 at Deaconess Healthcare of Marion, IL. Michael was born April 13, 1965 in Marion, KY to Bernal "Little Jack" and Linda Little. He joined the United States Army straight out of high school in 1983 and continued in his service until retirement in...

Oct 23, 2025

Sherry Lee Cox, age 51, of Marion, KY passed away Thursday, October 23, 2025. She was a member of Repton Baptist Church and was a coal miner.

Survivors include her husband, Timothy Alan Cox, Marion, KY; two sons, Jimmy Whitehair, Marion, KY and Travis Whitehair, Campbellsville, KY; one brother, Eddie Eugene Ross, West Paducah, KY; four sisters, Wanda Reynolds, Marion, KY,...

Oct 18, 2025

Bruce Allen Johnson, age 63, of Marion, KY, passed away on Saturday, October 18, 2025.

Bruce was born on November 14, 1961, in Salem, KY to the late Willard Hayes and Thelma Lorene King Johnson. Bruce was a friend to many and was a valued member of the Par 4 Plastics team in Marion. He enjoyed spending time with his friends...

Oct 17, 2025

Kenneth David Gleason, of Rosiclare, IL, age 79, passed away October 17, 2025, from complications related to exposure from Agent Orange during his Navy service in Vietnam.

Ken was born on February 23, 1946, in Dallas, Texas, to Ellis and Juanita Averitt Gleason. He had 2 sisters, Camille and Sharice, and 6 brothers, Stephen, Mike, Rickey, Jerry, Phillip, and Tony.

Ken graduated...

Oct 13, 2025

Mary Raye Singleton, age 83, of Salem, KY passed away Monday, October 13, 2025, at Livingston Hospital in Salem. She was a Christian and had worked for many years at an insurance agency in Salem.

Survivors include two daughters, Susan Singleton, Salem, KY and Jane Powell, Murfreesboro, TN; one brother, Neil Stalion, Sturgis, KY; and one grandson, Thomas Jacob Powell, Murfreesboro,...