OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Catherine Nesbitt
Mar 21, 2026
Catherine Nesbitt, age 77, of Jackson, TN and formerly of Marion, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, TN.
Catherine was born on July 22, 1948, in St. Louis, MO to the late, Silver and Opal Heidenrich Pigg.
Cathy was a school bus driver for Crittenden Co Board of Education and loved all her kids....
John Embry
Mar 15, 2026
John Embry passed away Sunday March 15, 2026 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL.
Born to Jerry Embry and Marda (Embry) Meyers, John spent his early years perfecting the art of "marching to his own drum"—a drum he likely played loudly and slightly off-beat just to keep everyone on their toes. A proud Navy veteran, John eventually traded the high...
Doyle G. Polk, Jr.
Mar 14, 2026
Doyle G. Polk, Jr., age 98, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Salem Spring Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem, KY.
Doyle was born on January 18, 1928, in Crittenden County to the late Doyle, Sr. and Ina Stubblefield Polk. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Germany assisting with the rebuilding effort. Doyle worked for many years...
Lyndol Dale Hicks
Mar 14, 2026
Lyndol Dale Hicks, 82, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away March 14, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital. He attended Union Church.
Survivors include his children, Danny (Pam) Hicks, Tammy (Kelly) Davis, Kelly (Tom) Oxford and Susan (Jared) Bogard; grandchildren, Natasha (Brennon) Williams, Blake Oxford, Danielle (Tyler) Vaughn, Jeremy (Jessica) Hicks and Jamison (Jasmyne) Hicks and Kylie, Drake and Gunner Bogard; great...
Doris Ann Newcom
Mar 12, 2026
Doris Ann Newcom, age 80, of Marion, KY, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Sturgis, KY.
She is survived by one son, Ronnie Newcom, Utica, KY; one daughter, LaRae Wilson, Mayfield, KY; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Corley, Cassandra Newcom, Devin Corley, Clayton...
Marilyn Smith
Feb 26, 2026
Marilyn Belt Smith, 77, of St. Louis, passed away on February 26th surrounded by her family.
Marilyn was a retired High School Physics teacher, mom, sister and grandmother. She was a music lover, and Cardinal baseball super fan along with all St. Louis sports. Marilyn was also a passionate animal advocate and donated her time to various animal welfare organizations.
She was...
Emil Leroy Hodge
Feb 23, 2026
Emil Leroy Hodge, 83, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away on February 23, 2026, at Livingston Hospital.
Leroy was a lifelong resident of Marion and a man deeply devoted to his faith, family, and community. He was married to Barbara,the love of his life, for 62 wonderful years. Alongside her, he was the owner of Hodge's Sports & Apparel in Marion. In...
Mary Lou Long
Feb 21, 2026
Mary Lou Long, 91, of Brookport, Illinois, formerly of Marion, KY passed away February 21, 2026 at her home in Brookport. She was a loving mother and amazing memaw and servant of the Lord. Mary was also a member o f Chapter 31 Order Of The Eastern Star in Princeton, KY since 1961.
Survivors include her daughters, Joyce (Rich) Mikolaitis and...
Shirley Jean Kirk
Feb 21, 2026
Shirley Jean Kirk, 77, of Marion, KY passed away February 21, 2026 at her home in Marion. She was a member of Lola Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Kirk of Marion, KY; daughters, Tamara Gail White of San Antonio, TX, Jessica Elizabeth Cluette of San Antonio, TX and Bobbi Jean Kirk of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Shandre Vincent, Kirk Hambly,...
William Christopher Gabriel
Feb 18, 2026
William Christopher Gabriel, age 75, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health of Madisonville.
William was born on January 12, 1951, in Portland, OR to the late William Willmott Gabriel and JoAnne Watley Gabriel Harold. William was a skilled commercial carpenter and worked for Global. During his years he supervised the build sites of several Nordsrom...
Dortha Jean Nichols
Feb 18, 2026
Dortha Jean Nichols, 88, of Eddyville, Kentucky, formerly of Marion, passed away on February 18, 2026, at Baptist Health Paducah.
Dortha was a woman of deep and unwavering faith and a devoted member of Higher Power Full Gospel Church. She loved the Lord with her whole heart and expressed that love through music. She played the guitar and piano and sang...
Catherine Ann Banks
Feb 17, 2026
Catherine Ann "Katie" Banks, 69, of Karbers Ridge, Illinois passed away peacefully on February 17, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital.
Katie was born on August 13, 1956 in Rock Island, Illinois to Christina Raymer and Haskel Ruble. She was a graduate of Harrisburg High School. On Valentine's Day, February 14, 1975 she married James William "Jim" Banks.
After Jim and Katie...
Edith N. Beavers
Feb 16, 2026
Edith N. Beavers, 81, of Carmi, IL, formerly of Hardin County, IL. passed away February 16, 2026 at Axiom Healthcare of Harrisburg, IL.
Survivors include her children, Greg Beavers, Gordon Dwayne Beavers and Doris Barnes and brother, Al Hughes.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Beavers; parents, Carlton Hughes and Gloria Hunt; brothers, Harold Dean Rose and Bobby Hughes...
James Douglas Booker
Feb 12, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Booker, 88, of Hobart, Indiana. He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2026. Jim was born in Crittenden County, KY.Survivors include his son, Randy Booker of Naples, FL; daughter, Victoria Russo of Hoffman Estates, IL; and son, Kevin Booker of Mundelein, IL. Survivors also include his sister,...
Bonita Hatfield
Feb 9, 2026
Bonita Mattingly Hatfield, 82, of Marion, KY passed away on February 9, 2026, at Home Place of Henderson, due to complications of Dementia.
Bonita was a 1961 graduate of Henderson County High School. She continued her education at the University of Kentucky, graduating in 1965. She, along with her husband, James T. Hatfield, moved back to Marion as he returned home...
William Wayne "Bill" Gregory
Feb 9, 2026
William Wayne "Bill" Gregory, 73, of Marion, KY passed away February 9, 2026 at Deaconess Hospital Henderson.Bill was born November 29, 1952 to Elzie and Leona Hopkins Gregory. In 1972 he went to work at Daniel Millikan Auto Parts where he was known to all of Marion's locals for 24 years.After the parts store he then began his career at Rogers...
Michael "Mike" Watson
Feb 5, 2026
Michael "Mike" Edwin Watson passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Redbanks-Colonial Terrace Nursing Home, Sebree, Kentucky, where he had been a resident for several years. Mike was born on July 8, 1951. He worked many different jobs with his most recent employment at Wal-Mart in Henderson. While at Colonial Terrace, Mike served as President of the Resident's Council....
Shelba Jean Renfroe
Feb 4, 2026
Shelba Jean (Hobbs) Renfroe was born April 17, 1940 to Wendell and Ruth Hobbs in Rosiclare, IL.
She passed away peacefully at Hardin County General Hospital holding both of her granddaughters hands on February 4, 2026 and was surrounded by family. She was 85 when she passed.
In 1958 she graduated from Rosiclare High School. She liked listening to country, 50's rock...
Helen Faye Stroud
Feb 2, 2026
Helen Faye Stroud, 73, of Shawneetown, IL passed away February 2, 2026 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL.
Survivors include her children, Harry Lee Barnes, Linda Faye Franks, Henry Allen Barnes and Kristy Ann Barnes; 17 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren and siblings, Martha Jean Mattews, Charles Eugene Johnson, Tony Lee Johnson, Ronald Wayne Johnson and Johnny Ray Johnson.
She was preceded in...
Marvin Thomas
Feb 1, 2026
Marvin Thomas, 76, of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky.
Marvin is survived by his sons, Rickie (Beverly) Thomas and Josh (Heather) Thomas, several grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister-in-laws, Donna (Corky) Winters, Teresa Dutton, Sheila (Jim) Shelby, Bonnie Thomas and Patricia Thomas, also many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones.
He is...
