OBITUARIES

Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL

Karen Ruth Wilderman

Karen Ruth Wilderman

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...

Brenda Kay Dustan

Brenda Kay Dustan

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,...

Gladys Lois Donohue

Gladys Lois Donohue

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....

Michael Wayne Little

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...

Sherry Lee Cox

Sherry Lee Cox

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,...

Bruce Allen Johnson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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