Lonso Barton "L.B." Gaston

Lonso Barton “L.B.” Gaston, 92, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital.

L.B. was born April 29, 1933, in Belton, Kentucky, to the late Veachel and Girtie Carroll Gaston. He was a proud graduate of Murray State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He devoted his career to educating and guiding generations of students in the Crittenden County School System.

Outside the classroom, L.B. avidly enjoyed hunting and fishing, and took great pride in woodworking and fine wood projects; whether in the garden or in the shop, he loved working with his hands.

Survivors include his daughter, Rita (John) Keller; daughter-in-law, Michelle Gaston; grandchildren, Tommy (Emily) Gaston, Jr., Patrick (Jamie) Carter, Lance Carter, Lauren (Joshua) Knight, Jacob Gaston, and Nicole (Griffin) Manning; great-grandchildren, Brodie Beard, Elizabeth Knight, Rachel Knight, Sarah Gaston, and Riley Merril Carter; and beloved friend, Hugh Highfil.

In addition to his parents, L.B. was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Merril Gaston; son, Tommy Gaston, Sr.; and sister, Carol Ann Jones.

Visitation for L.B. Gaston will be held Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, January 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Hugh Highfil officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City, Kentucky.

A live webcast of Mr. Gastons service may be reached at www.gilbertfunerals.com

Memorial contributions may be made in L.B's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.