OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Michael Wayne Little
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...
Bruce Allen Johnson
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...
Kenneth Gleason
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...
Mary Raye Singleton
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,...
James "Pat: Patrick Jamison
Oct 10, 2025
James Patrick “Pat” Jamison, 86, of Marion, Kentucky, formerly of Beardstown, Illinois, passed away on October 10, 2025, at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation.
Pat was born on St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1939 in Beardstown. The son of the late Frank Arthur and Frances Louise Bowman Jamison. Pat graduated from Beardstown High School in 1957. After graduation Pat began his life-long...
James Dale "Jimmy" Harris
Oct 7, 2025
James Dale “Jimmy” Harris, age 79, of Marion passed away at his home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025. He was a retired Correctional Officer with West Kentucky Correctional Complex. Jimmy loved classic cars and especially drag racing his 1966 El Camino at Paducah Raceway.
Survivors include his wife, Connie Moore Harris, Marion, KY; one daughter, Lee Ann Hunsley (Rad), Dyersburg, TN;...
Margie Lou Sisco
Oct 6, 2025
Margie Lou Sisco, 94, passed peacefully on October 6th, 2025, at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare.
Margie was born in Rosiclare, Illinois, on January 9th, 1931, to Ralph Volle and Maude Volle (Amsden). She married Hubert Sisco on August 20th, 1950, who preceded her in death on April 16th, 1997. Margie had three brothers, James “Dub” Lynch Sr. (Dorothy), Hubert Ray Volle...
Ann Callaway Greenwell
Oct 4, 2025
Ann Callaway Christian Greenwell, 82, of Marion died peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2025. She was originally from Union County (Caseyville and Sturgis), Kentucky, the only daughter of Margaret Berry Cooper Christian and Robert Carr Christian. While on break from college, she met Billy Sam Greenwell from Morganfield, who would become her husband for the next 55 years.
Ann was an...
Laverna B. Simmons
Oct 2, 2025
Laverna B. Simmons, 89, of Cave In Rock, Il passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Midtown Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Laverna was a member of the Free Pentecostal Church of Rosiclare. She loved her family and was her husband George’s soulmate. She was also a minister of God.
Laverna is survived by her husband, George Simmons, Daughters,...
Guy Page Heller
Sep 18, 2025
Guy Page HellerIn the morning hours of September 18, 2025, Guy walked through the gates of heaven. Guy was born in Avon Park, FL, on August 23, 1945. After graduating from high school, Guy proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Guy travelled around the world with the US Navy. Upon being discharged from the Navy, Guy settled in the greater...
Richard Keith Hart
Sep 16, 2025
Richard Keith Hart, 71, entered this world to two loving parents, L.G. and Mary Virginia (Harness) Hart, on October 31, 1953 in Morganfield, Kentucky. A pumpkin baby, he took delight in being born on Halloween, even if his older sisters, Barb and Kay, were disappointed in the missed trick-or-treating opportunities. He had an adventurous childhood, full of activities and mischief,...
Charles Hall
Sep 14, 2025
Charles L. "Charlie" Hall, 61, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away September 14, 2025 at his home in Elizabethtown.
Survivors include his children, Carley Hall of Harrisburg, IL and Mason Hall of Elizabethtown,IL; grandson, August Smith of Harrisburg, IL; sisters, Patricia "Trish" Hall and Carolyn (Rush) Reed both of Elizabethtown,IL and nieces and nephews, Levi Clemens, Wyatt Hall, Alyssa Coleman and Caden...
Michael Croft
Sep 2, 2025
Michael John Croft was called to Heaven on September 2, 2025. He was born on January 30, 1981 in the middle of a 14 inch snowstorm at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion, KY. He was a graduate of Crittenden County High School Class of 1999.
Michael fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a United States Marine in 2003 when he joined...
Chantel D. Millikan
Sep 2, 2025
Chantel Denyse "Chicken" Millikan, 54, of Marion, KY passed away September 2, 2025 at Deaconess Health in Madisonville, KY.
She was a member of the Providence High School Cross Country track team, coached baseball with her father, starred in the movie “A League Of Their Own” and was an Alumnus of Western Kentucky University and Oakland City University.
Survivors include her children,...
Marlene Lewis
Aug 31, 2025
In Loving Memory of Marlene Sue (Kaegi) Lewis March 21, 1933 – August 31, 2025
With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, Marlene Sue (Kaegi) Lewis, who left this world peacefully on August 31, 2025, at the age of 92.
Marlene was born on March 21, 1933, to the late Barnerd and...
Noble Cook Travis
Aug 25, 2025
Noble Cook Travis, age 91, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital in Salem.
Noble was born on April 29, 1934, in Caldwell County to the late Charlie and Cecil Mae Murray Travis. Noble was a skilled electronics technician and worked at Arvins in Princeton for more than 30 years, only missing 3 days of work during...
James David Knight
Aug 22, 2025
James David Knight, age 78, passed away August 22, 2025 in Carbondale hospital. He was born, December 21, 1946, in Rosiclare, Il. to Maurice and Minnie Knight.
David was a proud alumni of Rosiclare High school Bears, Class of 1965. He played basketball and was known for his jump shot. He still had his canvas, white, high top converse tennis shoes...
Linda Diane Jackson
Aug 18, 2025
Linda Diane Jackson, 67, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away August 18, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born January 8, 1958, in Gary, IN to Juanita Matthews and Williams E. Underdown. She was a member of Honeycomb Church of God in Herod, IL.She is survived by her husband, James R. Jackson, Jr. of Elizabethtown, IL; daughter,...
Regina S. Cook
Aug 18, 2025
Regina S. Cook, 69, of Marion, KY passed away August 18, 2025, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Cook of Marion, KY; daughters, Stacy Cook of Paducah, KY and Ashley Gunn of Nashville, TN and brother, Brent Brantley of Jacksonville, FL.
She was preceded in death...
David Bruce Roberts
Aug 18, 2025
David Bruce "Grandpa" Roberts, 84 years young, passed away peacefully in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his son, a daughter, daughter-in-law and 2 grandsons. David was born November 11, 1940 in Shelbyville, IL to Rue and Sarah Roberts,
Survivors include his son, Scott (Cindy) Roberts; daughters, Sarah (John) Graff, Staci (Clyde) Bumgarner and Sheri...
