OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Barbara Faye Vaughn
Jul 7, 2026
Barbara F. Vaughn, 83, of Marion, KY passed away July 7, 2026 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Franklin Vaughn; children, Stephen Paul Vaughn and Matthew Vernon Vaughn; grandchildren, Thomas, Michael, Eleanor, David, Mabel and Marcus and sisters, Stella and Rita.
She was preceded in death by her...
Eula Mae Ralph Milligan
Jun 28, 2026
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Eula Mae
Milligan Ralph
Eula Mae Milligan Ralph was born on October 22, 1929 in the Battery Rock Precinct of Hardin County, Illinois. Her parents were Burley and Ethel Milligan. She had one brother C.W., who passed away as a young child.
Eula Mae, in her teenage years, worked at a waitress for several years in Cave In Rock. She always loved...
Daniel Wayne Lynch
Jun 26, 2026
Daniel Wayne Lynch, age 33, of Murray, KY and formerly of Marion, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home.
Daniel was born on January 19, 1993, in Dallas TX, to the late David Lynch and Lisa Nelson Lynch. Daniel worked as the Breakdown Coordinator for Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. He was a man of deep faith and fierce patriotism,...
Kathy L. Williams
Jun 19, 2026
Kathy L. Williams, 76, of Marion, KY, passed away on June 19, 2026, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner.
Kathy loved her grandchildren with all her heart and cherished every moment spent with her family. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, raising cows alongside her husband,...
Kimberley Ann Hamby
Jun 12, 2026
Kimberley "Kim" Ann Hamby, 62, of Paducah, Kentucky, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Baptist Health.
Born on April 19, 1964, in Hondo, Texas, Kim lived a life defined by hard work, creativity, and devotion to those she loved. Throughout her career, she worked in many fields, including as a housekeeper, school bus...
Roberta Ellen Parish
Jun 12, 2026
Roberta Ellen Marshall Parish passed away from this life on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the age of 71 at Crittenden County Nursing and Rehab in Marion, KY.
Roberta was born September 8, 1954 in Dexter, MO to Frank Marshall and Onia Lillian Fowler Marshall.
Survivors include her sons, Jeremy Jenkins and Frank Rowe; grandchildren, Victoria, Colby and Shelby Jenkins; sisters, Reta...
Phyllis Jean Wood
Jun 10, 2026
Phyllis Jean Wood, age 88, of Springfield, TN and formerly of Marion, KY passed away on June 10, 2026 at NHC-Springfield. She will be sorely missed, but the family rejoices that her long journey is over and her faith has now become sight.
Phyllis was born on February 10, 1938, in Fredonia, KY to Hubert Sr. (Frank) and Georgia Roberta Scott...
Mona Bishop
Jun 7, 2026
Mona Lisa Bishop, 74, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away on June 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
Mona was born on February 13, 1952, and spent her life devoted to her family and friends. She was known for her quick wit and willingness to help others. Mona enjoyed thrift shopping, gardening, going to church, and spending time with her grandchildren...
James Lee Summers
Jun 4, 2026
James Lee "Bee" Summers, 65, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at Axiom Heathcare of Rosiclare.
Jimmy is survived by his daughter: Ashley Bell, grandchildren: Aniyah Edwards and Anzley Sullivan, brother: Johnny Summers, Aunt Bess and cousins: Carol and Ted
He is preceded in death by his parents: Jack Summers and Cannie Smith, Stepfather: Eschol Smith Jr.
Services will...
Peggy Robertson
Jun 3, 2026
Peggy Nell Robertson, 81, of Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, passed away on June 3, 2026, at The Anchor in Marion, Illinois. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and former director of the Golden Circle Senior Center in Elizabethtown, Illinois.
Peggy enjoyed the outdoors, especially fishing, camping, and gardening with her husband and grandchildren. She loved to read and cherished quiet moments with...
Mary Jo Adams
May 28, 2026
Mary Jo Adams, lovingly known as “Jo Jo Melly” and “Granny Jo,” passed away peacefully at 5:38 PM on May 28, 2026, at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 86.
Born on July 5, 1939, in Gallatin, Illinois, Mary Jo was raised in Rosiclare, Illinois, by her parents, Raymon Patton and Alberta Randalls Patton. Throughout her life,...
Gulie Clark Hackney
May 27, 2026
Gulie Clark Hackney, age 63, passed away on May 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family.
Clark worked for Henry and Henry Monument for more than 20 years. In his free time, Clark enjoyed being around the lake, grilling and swimming. He loved watching his Westerns and was a big John Wayne fan. Above all, Clark cherished being with...
Charles "CG" Galen Belt
May 22, 2026
Charles "CG" Galen Belt, 82, of Marion, KY passed away peacefully on May 22, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on August 1, 1943, Charles was a devoted husband, father, papaw, brother, farmer, craftsman, and faithful friend who was deeply loved by all who knew him. He shared 57 cherished years of marriage with...
Elizabeth Ann Mast
May 20, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Mast (Miller), Co-Owner of Maple Valley Harness, was born on January 3, 1955, and died on May 20, 2026, at the age of 71 years 4 months and 17 days.
Elizabeth lived in matrimony 52 years 4 months and 17 days.
She leaves to mourn, her husband, Daniel S. Mast (Danny); five children, Lillian, at home, Melvin, married to Katie...
Lisa Darlene Hubbard
May 20, 2026
Lisa Darlene Hubbard, 57, of Rosiclare, IL passed away May 20, 2026 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born September 21, 1968 to Patricia Hubbard.
Lisa always enjoyed spending time with family and friends. After finishing school she worked at the banks and spent most of her life in Hardin County, IL. At a very young age she was hit...
Carol Clark LeNeave
May 17, 2026
Carol Clark LeNeave, 83, of Marion, KY passed away May 17, 2026 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rev. David LeNeave of Marion, KY; children, Ginger Reynolds of Greenwood, S.C., James "Jamey" (Cathy) Newman of Marion, KY, Laurie (Pauli) Impastato of Marion, KY and Brandon (Brittany) Carlson of...
Kenneth Ray Murray
May 6, 2026
Kenneth Ray Murray, age 78, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at Southgate Nursing and Rehabilitation in Metropolis, IL.
Kenneth proudly served his nation in the U.S. Army overseas as an MP for many years. He enjoyed fishing, cooking and hunting ginseng. He was known locally as the "nut man", going around the area and picking up walnuts.
Survivors...
Richard “Rick” Joseph Coyle
Apr 30, 2026
Richard "Rick" Joseph Coyle, 58, a devoted husband, beloved brother and uncle, and a lifelong public servant, passed away on April 30, 2026, at his home in Marion, Kentucky, surrounded by family.
Rick lived a life rooted in service and unwavering integrity. A Chicago native, Rick started his career at the Will County Sheriff’s Department. He then dedicated 28 years to...
Debra Ann Gilliam
Apr 28, 2026
Debra Ann Gilliam, 70, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on April 28, 2026, at Herrin Hospital. Debra was a member of Women on Wheels and Honeycomb Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Jackson of Marion, Il., sons, Jonathan (Nita) Tolbert of Rosiclare, Il. and Jonathon Ross of Pittsburg, IL., 7 grandchildren, brother, Larry (Tina) Partain, and many...
Carol Sue Darnell
Apr 27, 2026
Carol Sue (Phillips) Darnell, age 83, of Crittenden County, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2026, at her daughter's home.
At the age of 17 she was hired to be a belt looper at the Sturgis Pant Factory. She worked for many years at the factory until she transitioned to Crittenden Heath and Rehab where she worked until her retirement. After...
