OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Elizabeth Millikan
Oct 12, 2022
Elizabeth Millikan, 88, of Marion, KY passed away Wednesday October 12, 2022. Survivors include her son, Ronald Millikan; cousins, Ruth Ann Farmer, Peggy Sherman, Glenn Oxford, Betty Lovelace, and Mary Black; nieces, Gina Brown, Carissa Williams and Michelle Dickerson as well as many friends, neighbors and her church family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Millikan; parents,...
Thelma Austin
Oct 12, 2022
Thelma Jean Austin was born July 27, 1941, to Lowell and Emma Grounds. She grew up on Mt. Zion Hill along with her sister, Carolyn, and her parents. Thelma met the love of her life, Clarence Austin, while in high school at Cave-in-Rock. She was working on the yearbook staff in the basement of the building when in walked a...
Jimmy “Tennessee” Herran
Oct 9, 2022
Jimmy "Tennessee" Herran, 83, of Marion, KY passed peacefully at home Sunday October 9, 2022. After spending over 40 years underground, he retired from the Department of Mine and Mineral as a Mine Analyst and Inspector, while also facilitating and judging Mine Rescue events throughout the region. He was owner/operator of Herran Miner Training, certifying thousands of miners over the...
Allan LaPlante
Oct 2, 2022
Allan Harvey LaPlante passed away at his home in Marion, Kentucky on October 2, 2022. Surrounded by his family, Allan left this world on a beautiful fall day as the sound of laughter rang throughout the house during the many retellings of “Allan tales”. Born on March 11, 1941, Allan was the sixth generation and last child born in his...
Susan Kay Barfield
Oct 2, 2022
Susan Kay Barfield, 69, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on October 2, 2022 surrounded by family and close friends. Susan was the daughter of James and Ruby Barfield of the Chapel Hill Community in Crayne, KY. She was a graduate of Crittenden County High School and Draughn's Business College in Paducah, KY. Susan worked for Guggenheim Insurance...
Stephen Robins
Sep 23, 2022
Stephen Leroy Robinson, 70, of Rosiclare, IL died September 23, 2022 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN. Survivors include his brothers, Weldon Robinson and Lonnie Robinson; sister, Wilma Womack and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Revella Robinson; brothers, William, James Eugene and Charles Robinson and sister, Doris Marie Percy. Graveside...
Betty Sue Walker
Sep 23, 2022
Betty Sue Walker, 80, of Sturgis, KY passed away Friday September 23, 2022 at Crittenden County Health And Rehab. Betty was survived by daughters, Regina Mosley of Sturgis, KY, Gloria (John) Carter of Sturgis, KY, Charlotte Walker of Sturgis, KY, Charmaine (Steven) Russelburg of Marion, KY and Kristy Poe of Sturgis KY; brother, Ricky Sutton of Paducah, KY; sister, Helen...
Rachel Vernell Arflack
Sep 20, 2022
Rachel Vernell Davis Arflack, 94, of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday September 20, 2022. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters; Kathy Arflack of Marion, KY, and Linda Cline of Key West, FL, grandson; Shawn (Violeta) Cline of Key West, FL, great grandchildren; Gabriel, Cheyann, and Harley Rachel Cline, great nephews; Jason (Shelley) Singleton, and...
Gearll Eugene Byrer II
Sep 19, 2022
Gearll Eugene Byrer II, 56, of Marion, KY passed away Monday September 19, 2022 at his home. Survivors include his daughter; Andrea Nicole Byrer, mother; Donna (Clifford) Erickson, brother; Darrell Lee Byrer, and stepson; Shawn Burner. He was preceded in death by his father; Gearll Eugene Byrer. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Gilbert Funeral home...
Helen Juanita Foster
Sep 17, 2022
Helen Juanita Foster, who was called “Momma” by her son and “Mamaw” by her granddaughter, departed her loving family on Saturday, September 17, 2022. Juanita was born in the Sulfur Springs community in Rural Pope County on January 5, 1930, to Almon and Alma “Grandma” (Randolph) Killingsworth. Juanita attended the Harrisburg Beauty Academy and obtained her beautician’s license in 1946....
Willa "Vetie" Lampert
Sep 15, 2022
It’s with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved daughter/sister Willa Oveta Lampert, known to her family as “Vetie.” Oveta was born September 16,1948 to Wilburn “Mug” Lampert and Marguerite Shore Lampert in Hardin County, Illinois. She went to be with the Lord on September 15, 2022 after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by loved ones....
Herbert Winters
Sep 9, 2022
Herbert Oliver Winters, 93, of Marion, KY died September 9, 2022 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Gary Winters of Hopkinsville, KY, Bobby Winters of Lyon County, KY and Donnie Winters of Marion, KY and several grand and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife,...
Lonnie Reid
Sep 7, 2022
Oakwood - On the morning of September 7, 2022, God called His faithful servant, Lonnie Lee Reid, to come Home. Lonnie peacefully slipped away to answer that call. Lonnie transitioned at the Villas of Holly Brook in Danville, IL. He was born on March 25, 1933 in Pharoah, OK to Chester Lee and Nina Pearl (Webb) Reid. Lonnie leaves behind...
Harold Smith
Sep 6, 2022
Harold David Smith, 77, of Harrisburg, IL died September 6, 2022 at Gallatin Manor in Ridgeway, IL. He was a United States Army Veteran and former coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Smith; step children, Donnie Wayne Carmickle, Barbara Ann Smith and Ricky Dale Carmickle; sisters, Virginia Leonberger, Evelyn Brugger and Betty Smith; brother, William "Bill" Smith and 5...
Delores Lyn Sunderland
Sep 5, 2022
Delores Lyn Sunderland, 70, passed away September 5, 2022 at Landmark Of Kuttawa. Delores is survived by her children, Jennifer Sunderland of Marion, KY and Michael Sunderland of Indianapolis, IN; brothers, Bruce (Suzzanne) Brown of Marion, KY and Wayne (Joyce) Brown of Eddyville, KY; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her...
Clyde Eugene Hohimer
Sep 5, 2022
Clyde Eugene "Gene" Hohimer, 83, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died September 5, 2022 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a retired truck driver and worked part time for the Cave-In-Rock State Park. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Hohimer; son, Allen (Megan) Hohimer of Cave-In-Rock, IL; grandsons, Bryce and Eli Hohimer of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sisters, Wanda (Al) McDermott of Cave-In-Rock, IL...
Donald Hastie
Sep 4, 2022
Donald Hastie, 80, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away Sunday, September 4, 2022. Don was born January 20, 1942 to Robin and Geneva Hastie. He was a proud partner of Hastie Mining & Trucking, where he dedicated 57 years. He was an elder of the Hardin County Church of Christ. He also served on the Hardin County School board, Regional Office...
Georgia Nell Polk
Sep 1, 2022
Georgia Nell Polk, 100, of Marion, KY died September 1, 2022 at Crittenden Community Hospital. Mrs. Polk worked in nursing for over 40 years. Survivors include her sister, Linda Perryman and brother, Doyle G. Polk, Jr. both of Marion, KY and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doyle G....
Rita Denise Hamilton
Aug 31, 2022
Rita Denise (Riordan) Hamilton, 70, of Marion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 31, at Vanderbilt Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was a business teacher at Union County High School for almost 20 years and retired as a teacher at Crittenden County High School. She was active in the family business, Superior Trophies, Screen Printing, & Embroidery, from...
Ronald C. Vaughan
Aug 30, 2022
Ronald C Vaughan, 80, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away Tuesday August 30, 2022. He was a member of Elizabethtown First General Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife; Jeanne Vaughan; niece/ daughter, Krystal Harper and niece, Luwanda Castro and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; Luther and Virginia Vaughan and brothers, Eugene and Robert Vaughan. Private memorial...
