OBITUARIES

Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

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

Thomas "Smiley" Smith

Thomas "Smiley" Smith

Jan 8, 2010

Thomas "Smiley" Smith died Friday January 8, 2010 at Hardin County General Hospital. Mr. Smith is survived by three brothers: Virgil "Randy" Smith, Stanley Eugene Smith and Johnny W. Smith. He is also survived by two sisters: Reba Deprist and Vonda Belt. Smiley is proceeded by his parents Washington and Icey Smith. He is also proceeded in death by his...

Loueva Bell Winters

Loueva Bell Winters

Jan 1, 2010

Loueva Bell Winters, 85, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died Friday at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. She was a member of Potters Church. Surviving are her children, Charles, Gary and Jimmy Winters of Cave-In-Rock, IL and Barbara Winters Lane of Rosiclare, IL.; brother, James Beavers of Wickliffe, KY; sister, Hazel Winters of Rosiclare, IL; 22 grandchildren and several great and...

Cora I. Hayden

Cora I. Hayden

Dec 26, 2009

Cora I. Hayden, 68, of Rosiclare, IL died Saturday at her home. She is survived by her husband, Dale Hayden of Rosiclare, IL; children, Alvin (Charliene) Hayden of Murray, KY and Jonathan A. Hayden of Rosiclare; sisters, Alene Vaughn, Maxine Frailey and Betty Suits all of Rosiclare, IL; brother, Leon Hill of Rockport, IN; grandson, Dustin Walker Hayden of Murray,...

Frank A. Gillespie

Frank A. Gillespie

Dec 24, 2009

Frank A. Gillespie, 91, of Marion, KY died Thursday at his home in Marion. He was a retired river boat pilot and Army Veteran of WWII. He is survived by his 3 daughters, Helen McConnell, Sue McDowell and Carolyn Hinchee all of Marion, KY; 10 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were his...

Shelby Ray Lanham

Shelby Ray Lanham

Dec 16, 2009

Shelby Ray Lanham, 90, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He was a member of Union Baptist Church and retired coal miner. He is survived by 2 sons, Kenneth Lanham of St. Claire, MO and James Lanham of Kevil, KY; 6 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Preceding him in death was...

Robert Ray Nichols

Robert Ray Nichols

Dec 4, 2009

Robert Ray Nichols, 74, of Marion, KY died Friday at his home. He was a member of Caldwell Springs General Baptist Church, Past Master of Frances Masonic Lodge No. 580, Parkerville, KY Masonic Lodge No., Scottish Rite, Hadi Shrine, Order of Eastern Star Chapter 1 in Mt. Vernon, IN, Army Veteran and Kentucky Colonel. Surviving is his wife, Sarah Nichols...

David "Tiny" Williams

David "Tiny" Williams

Nov 26, 2009

David "Tiny" Williams, 69, of Marion, KY. died Thursday at Crittenden County Hospital. He was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church. Surviving are his children, Charlie Williams of Eddyville, KY and Mary Lou and Tommy Williams both of Marion, KY; brother, Doug Williams of Marion, KY; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by 2...

Lula "Jimi" Hackney

Lula "Jimi" Hackney

Nov 24, 2009

Lula "Jimi" Hackney, 69, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Crittenden County Hospital. She was a school bus driver for 19 years for the Crittenden County School System. Surviving are her husband, J.D. Hackney of Marion, KY; children, Danny Hodge of Evansville, IN, Johnny Hackney of Marion, KY, James Hackney of Marion, KY, Kathy Fox of Richmond, KY, Pam Todd...

Janice Faye Newcom

Janice Faye Newcom

Nov 11, 2009

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Betty Smith

Betty Smith

Nov 7, 2009

Betty Smith, 49, of Marion, KY died Saturday at Crittenden County Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James Smith of Marion; children, Linda Hubbard of Marion, KY and James Smith of Ft. Campbell, KY; brothers, Wayne and Ray Agent and Robert Kirk of Marion, KY; sisters, Mary Swaney of Clarksville, TN and Gail Carnes of Illinois and 5 grandchildren....

Eloise Gwendolyn Matthews

Eloise Gwendolyn Matthews

Nov 2, 2009

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Myrtle Eichorn

Myrtle Eichorn

Oct 24, 2009

Myrtle Eichorn, 97, of Elizabethtown, IL died Saturday at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois. She was a homemaker and member of Mt. Zion General Baptist Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death are her parents, John and Essie Wright; 1 sister and 2 brothers. Services are scheduled for 2 PM Tuesday at Rose-Gilbert...

James McDowell

James McDowell

Oct 18, 2009

James Ross McDowell 50, of Fredonia KY. Passed away Sunday October 18th 2009 . Mr. McDowell was survived by 1 Sister Lois Dorroh of Eddyville KY. and 1 Brother Eddie McDowell of Marion KY.also several Cousins, nieces and nephews Mr. McDowell was preceded by his parents Ernest and Izella McDowell and 1 Brother Douglas McDowell. Funeral services for Mr. McDowell...

Wendell Conkle

Wendell Conkle

Oct 15, 2009

Wendell Conkle, 60, of Elizabethtown passed away at Hardin County General Hospital Thursday, October15, 2009. Wendell is Survived by his wife Elizabeth "Libby" Conkle; One Daughter DeeAnn Conkle; One Son Wendell Conkle Jr. and a sister Nellie Miles.He also survived by two grandchildren and a host of nieces and nephews. Mr. Conkle is Proceeded in death by his parents Opal...

George R. "Bobby" Davis

George R. "Bobby" Davis

Oct 12, 2009

George R. "Bobby" Davis, 68, of Elizabethtown, IL died Monday at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 25 years, Marcia Kay Davis of Elizabethtown, IL; sons, Michael Davis of Elizabethtown, IL and Jessie (Crystal) Walker of California; daughters, Sherri (Osco) Ivie, Rita (Anthony) Woodard and Cindy Davis all of Henderson,...

Glenda M. Williams

Glenda M. Williams

Oct 8, 2009

Glenda M. Williams, 68, of Rosiclare, IL died Thursday at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Surviving are her children, Monica Banks, Dena Cullum, Donald B. Williams and Ronnie M. Williams all of Rosiclare, IL; 9 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren and 3 step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glen and Juanita Cullison Smock and 2 brothers....

Mary Sleamaker

Mary Sleamaker

Oct 2, 2009

Mary Kathryn "Buddy" Sleamaker 95, Passed away Friday October 2nd at St Anthony Hospice Facility in St Louis MO. Mrs. Sleamaker is survived by one son Dr. Thomas F. Sleamaker of Louisville KY. and daughter Kathryn Ann Faught of St Louis MO. , Three Grandchildren Dr. Clayton R. Bratton of Biloxi MS. Meredith A. Sleamaker and Erika L. sleamaker both...

Andrew William Siedler

Andrew William Siedler

Sep 28, 2009

Andrew William Siedler, 81, of Peoria, IL died Monday in Peoria. He was a member of the Catholic Faith. Surviving are his sisters, Dorothy Hopkins of Elizabethtown, IL and Wilma Hunt of Harrisburg, IL and 4 nephews. Preceding him in death was his parents, George William and Ritta Margaret Volkert Siedler and 2 brothers. Services are scheduled for 11 AM...

Louise York

Louise York

Sep 27, 2009

Louise York 76, Of Marion Ky. passed away Sunday September 27th 2009, She was survived by two Daughters Connie Williams of Henderson KY. and Teena York of Marion KY. Two Grandsons Jeff Curry of Springfield IL. and Kyle Williams of Henderson KY. One Step Grandson Michael Williams of Henderson KY. and Three Great Grandchildren and One Sister Jewell "Shorty" Wright...

Bill Featherston

Bill Featherston

Sep 27, 2009

Bill Featherston 84, Of Taylor Texas Passed away September 27th 2009. He was Survived by three sons Bill Featherston Jr. of Taylor Texas, Bruce Featherston of Irvine California, and Ronald Featherston Victoria Minnesota, Mr Featherston was preceded in death by his Wife Barbara Tabor (Featherston). Friends May call from 11:00 AM Until 2:00 PM Wednesday September 30th at Gilbert Funeral...

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