OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Gary Neal Smith
Feb 9, 2025
Gary Neal Smith, 85, formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Paducah, KY.
He was born to Blanche (McClure) and Harley Smith in Rosiclare, IL on November 4, 1939. After graduating from Rosiclare High School in 1957, he joined the United States Marines where he served 1958-1961. Neal married the love of his...
Richard Hurford
Feb 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard Glen Hurford, who left this world on February 4th, 2025 at the age of 57. Born on July 25, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, Richard spent most of his life in Elizabethtown, Illinois, where he built a life filled with hard work, love and generosity.
Richard spent most of his life working as...
Elizabeth Suzian Landreth Cunningham
Feb 2, 2025
Elizabeth Suzian Cunningham (Landreth), 54, of Franklin, KY passed away peacefully at 11:30 AM Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN surrounded by family. Suzian entered this world on March 5th, 1970, in Caldwell County, KY to Ronald “Ronnie” & Nancy Landreth. Suzian grew up in Marion, KY, where she learned to play piano, studied...
Peter Andrew Derby
Feb 1, 2025
Peter Andrew Derby, age 66, of Marion passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Peter was a U.S. Army veteran and a long-haul truck driver.
Survivors include one brother, Daniel Earle Derby, Garner, NC and special friend, Janet Fleming, Marion, KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Earle Derby and Joy Elizabeth Ostman Derby and one...
Barbara Smock
Jan 30, 2025
Barbara Ann Smock, 66, of Rosiclare, Illinois passed away on January, 30 2025 at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare, surrounded by her loved ones.
Survivors include her children, David (Brandon) Smock of Golconda, IL, Eric Smock and KaSondra Orona of Rosiclare IL; 13 grandchildren, Lauren Smock, Brendan Smock, Trinity Smock, Gavin Smock, Maximus Joiner, Marcus Schrader-Hurst, Jaquess (Jake) Smock, Quinn Smock, Lucian...
Gregory James Hobbs
Jan 26, 2025
Gregory James Hobbs, 52, of Rosiclare, IL passed away January 26, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Honeycomb Church of God.
Survivors include his wife, Julie Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; children, Corey (Leah) Hobbs of McCleansboro, IL, Charles Hobbs of Elizabethtown, IL and Michael Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; mother, Christine Hobbs of Elizabethtown, IL; sisters, Martha (Brian) Cowgill...
Fred Allen Lynn
Jan 26, 2025
Fred Allen Lynn, 87, of Marion, KY passed away January 26, 2025 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion, KY.
Survivors include his children, Laura Lynn of Madison, Mississippi and Steve (Tammy) Lynn of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jenna Lynn of Murray, KY and Tyler (Amanda) Guess of Burna, KY; great grandchildren, Taylor...
Theodore Nichols, Jr.
Jan 18, 2025
Theodore Nichols, Jr., 67, of Marion, KY passed away January 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah. He attended Carter's Community AME Zion Church in Queens, NY.
Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Lee Nichols of Marion, KY; children, Shakeema Wright, Michael Nichols, Jakai Perez, Jemiah Nichols and Nakira Nichols; stepsons, Demetric Moss and Shawnte Moss; 16 grandchildren; mother, Catherine Nichols; brothers, Lorenzo,...
Wayne Alan Wrenn, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Wayne Alan Wrenn, Jr., age 66, of Marion, KY passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Baptist Health, Madisonville, KY. He had worked at Dollar General and Food Giant.
Survivors include one son, Cody, Marion, KY, two daughters, Livvy, Henderson, KY and Kayla, Anchorage, Alaska, two brothers, Frank and Tony and four sisters, Monique, Camille, Suzette and Sabrina.Wayne was preceded in...
Donald Glen Cullum
Jan 15, 2025
Donald Glen Cullum, 59, of Salem, IL passed away January 15, 2025 at Odin Health Care Center. He was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Carmi, IL.
Survivors include his wife, Sherry Cullum of Kell, IL; children, Kenny Cullum of Mt. Vernon, IL, Keisha Cullum of Logan, IL, Rosa Cullum of Dexter, MO, Charles Cullum of Arkansas, Christopher Cullum of...
Linda Sue Campbell
Jan 11, 2025
Linda Sue Campbell, 74, of Marion, KY passed away January 11, 2025 at her home.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her husband, Billy Joe Campbell; parents, Andrew Jackson and Lillian Jacobs; 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Graveside services are scheduled for 1 PM Thursday January 16, 2025 at Frances Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY...
Robbie Lynn Fritts
Jan 9, 2025
Robbie Deane Lynn Fritts, 95, passed away at the Willows Legacy of Hamburg in Lexington, KY. Robbie spent her time serving others. From a young age she took on the role of a second mother to her five siblings after the passing of her father when she was 13. As she grew older, she and her husband Donald T. Fritts...
Joseph K. King
Jan 8, 2025
Joseph Kenton King, 96, lovingly known as "Joe," passed away peacefully at his home in Old Hickory, Tennessee, on January 8, 2025. Joe was born on May 31st, 1928 in Crittenden County, KY. He was a veteran of the United States Army and dedicated over four decades of his life to Whirlpool in Evansville, IN retiring after 42 years of...
Clarence "Joe" Ledbetter
Jan 8, 2025
Clarence "Joe" Herbert Ledbetter, 94, of Cave in Rock, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at River Oaks Health Campus in Princeton, IN. Joe was the 4th of 7 children of Selby and Bertha Lamb Ledbetter. In 1948 he married Patsy Pearson and to this union one child was born, his daughter Christine.
Joe is survived by one granddaughter,...
Loretta June Hinchee
Jan 7, 2025
Loretta Hinchee, 86 of Marion, KY went to be with the Lord on January 7, 2025. She was born in Sturgis, KY and raised in the Bells Mines Community in Crittenden County. She attended Cave Springs General Baptist Church and New Hope Church. She loved cooking for her family, friends, and especially family holiday and church gatherings. Her children and...
Brandon David Martin
Jan 6, 2025
With heavy and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved son, Brandon David Martin. Brandon went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on January 6, 2025 at the University of Kentucky Albert Chandler Hospital in Lexington, KY. He fought a brave fight against liver disease and diabetes among other health problems. He passed away peacefully...
Jimmy Roberts
Jan 3, 2025
Jimmy Roberts, 73, of Marion, KY passed away January 3, 2025 at University of Louisville Hospital. He was a loving husband, father and Papaw, a retired correctional officer, United States Navy Veteran and had a heart for music and loved to share it with everyone.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Roberts of Marion, KY; children, Jimmy Joe (Chantell) Roberts of Morganfield,...
Larry Alvis Samuel
Jan 1, 2025
Larry Alvis Samuel, 77, of Marion, KY passed away January 1, 2025 at his home. He was a graduate of Crittenden County High School and Murray State University and attended First Baptist Church in Fredonia, KY.
Survivors include his mother-in-law, Marie Rushing;sister-in-laws, Charlotte Chandler, Teresa (Howard) Hughes, Anita (Tim) Pritchett and Linda (Jerry) Thacker; son, Chad (Lorye) Chandler; daughters, Heather (Loren) Champion...
Angela K. Tosh
Jan 1, 2025
Angela Tosh, 100, of Marion, KY passed away January 1, 2025 at Baptist Health Madisonville.
Survivors include her daughters, Cathy Campbell and Janie (Leon) Butler both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jeff Campbell, Todd Campbell and Wendi Bingham all of Marion, KY; great grandson, Chase Bingham of Marion, KY and great great grandchildren, Rion, Reese and Reid Bingham all of Marion, KY.
She...
James Dwayne Grimes
Dec 31, 2024
James D. "J.D." Grimes, 78, passed away December 31, 2024 at Western Kentucky Veteran's Home in Hanson, KY.
First, we want to thank the Lord that he used Leroy Hodge to resuscitate J.D. at the age of 16 when he drowned in the Ohio River. Without this miracle we would not have had 54 years of marriage and a wonderful family.
In...
