OBITUARIES

Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

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

Cynthia Meyer

Cynthia Meyer

Oct 2, 2020

Cynthia Meyer, 63, of Rosiclare, IL. passed away on October 2, 2020 at her home. She is survived by 2 Daughters: Carrie Gregge of Harrisburg, Il. and Amanda Winters of Sandoval, Il.; 3 sisters: Dorris Navarro, Kathy Potts of Rosiclare, Il. and Vickie Mathews of Ann Arbor, MI.; 4 brothers: Gary Joiner of Eldorado, Il., Ronnie Joiner of Salem, Il.,...

Claude Vernon Vaughn

Claude Vernon Vaughn

Sep 27, 2020

Claude Vernon Vaughn, 81, of Elizabethtown, IL died September 27, 2020 at his home. He was a 32nd Degree Mason at Masonic Lodge Number 636 in Manteno, IL; member of Medinah Shriner's Temple and was a United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his brother, Larry (Peggy) Vaughn of Elizabethtown, IL; nephews, Larry Vaughn, Jr. of Manteno, IL and Christopher Vaughn...

Edna Merril Gaston

Edna Merril Gaston

Sep 26, 2020

Edna Merril Gaston, 84, of Marion, KY died September 26, 2020 at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, L.B. Gaston of Marion, KY; daughter, Rita (John) Keller of Madisonville, KY; grandchildren, Tommy (Emily) Gaston, Jr., Patrick (Jamie) Carter, Lance Carter, Lauren (Joshua) Knight, Jacob Gaston and Nicole Gaston; great...

Larry Allen Rash

Larry Allen Rash

Sep 23, 2020

Larry Allen Rash, 77, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away September 23, 2020 at his home in Elizabethtown. He was a Veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Rash of Elizabethtown, IL; children, Patricia, Brenda, Susan and Allen; adopted children, Dale, Johnny, Scotty and Tammy Spencer; brothers, Richard J. Rash, Ronald L. Rash and Robert M. Rash...

Lyndel Stacey

Lyndel Stacey

Sep 23, 2020

Lyndel Stacey, 82, of Herod, IL died September 23, 2020 at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL. He was a member of Good Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda Stacey of Herod, IL; son, Brad Stacey of Pittsburgh, IL; grandson, Sean Stacey of St. Louis, MO and sister, Donna Martens of Dallas, TX. He was preceded in death by...

Raymond Goble Joyce

Raymond Goble Joyce

Sep 16, 2020

Raymond Goble Joyce, 79, of Marion, KY died September 16, 2020 at Crittenden Community Hospital. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and United States Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Joyce of Marion, KY; children, Melanie Ford and Shannon Joyce both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Tara Ford, Breanna Ford, Maci Brown and Maggie Brown; great grandson, Bennett...

Merle Edward Whitman

Merle Edward Whitman

Sep 13, 2020

Merle Edward Whitman, 75, of Marion, KY passed away September 13, 2020. He was survived by his wife Karen Whitman; daughters Kendra Whitman of Marion, KY, Debra Whitman of Michigan; sons Thomas Whitman of Marion, KY, Darrell Whitman, Derrick Whitman, Johnathon Whitman all of Michigan; and several grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents James and Alta Whitman,...

Alfred D. "Abby" Long

Alfred D. "Abby" Long

Sep 10, 2020

Alfred D. "Abby" Long, 76, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died September 10, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member and deacon of the First Baptist Church of Cave-In-Rock, IL. Survivors include his daughter, Leigh Ann (Byron) Merritt; grandchildren, Mandy, Anthony and Brandan and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Long; parents, Thomas E....

Margie Nell Lewis

Margie Nell Lewis

Sep 8, 2020

Margie Nell Lewis, 84, of Rosiclare, IL died September 8, 2020 at Rosiclare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her children, Chuck Lewis of Paducah, KY, Lori English of Rosiclare, IL and Leslie (Paul) Rash of Ewing, IL; sisters, Corinna Hall of Elizabethtown, IL and Earlena Winders of Hicks, IL; grandchildren, Michael...

Denver Ray Smith

Denver Ray Smith

Aug 30, 2020

Denver Ray Smith, 68, of Marion, KY died August 30, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Heartland Baptist Church. Survivors include his sons, Denver (Gina) Smith and Matt (Jana) Smith both of Paducah, KY; grandchildren, Alyssa Smith and fiance Austin Drake and Tessa, Jenna and Aaron Smith all of Paducah, KY; great grandchild, Bentlee...

Rocky Sullivan

Rocky Sullivan

Aug 27, 2020

Rocky Lee Sullivan, 68, of Marion, KY died August 27, 2020 at Crittenden Community Hospital in Marion, KY. He attended Caldwell Springs Church. Survivors include his sister Sherry Sullivan of Portage, IN; nephew Brian of Indiana; aunts Betty and Linda; and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Jack and Evelyn Sullivan; brother Buck...

Olive Patricia "Patsy" Ledbetter

Olive Patricia "Patsy" Ledbetter

Aug 26, 2020

Olive Patricia Ann Ledbetter of Cave-in-Rock, IL passed away Wednesday 10:30 A.M. at the Hardin County General Hospital. Patsy was born August 18, 1933 the only daughter to John G. and Mary E. Pearson. At the time of her passing, she was 87 years and 8 days old. On February 18, 1948, Patsy was united in marriage to Clarence Herbert...

Angela Marie Jackson

Angela Marie Jackson

Aug 24, 2020

Angela Marie Jackson, 40, of Marion, KY died August 24, 2020 at Crittenden County Hospital in Marion, KY. Survivors include her mother, Glenda Belt of Marion, KY; son, Tyler Dameron of Mayfield, KY; brother, Kevin Curry of Marion, KY and special friend, James Duncan of Marion, KY. Mrs. Jackson was preceded in death by her father, Elbert Curry. A memorial...

Eldon Ray James

Eldon Ray James

Aug 23, 2020

Eldon Ray James, 87, of Marion, KY died August 23, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and a Veteran of the United States Army. Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Mary James of Marion, KY; son, Tony (Janet) James of Evansville, IN; daughter, Tammy (Randy) Travis of Marion, KY; grandchildren,...

Charles William Walker

Charles William Walker

Aug 21, 2020

Charles William Walker, 92, of Elizabethtown Il. died on Friday, August 21, 2020 at Hardin County General Hospital. Charles was born on December 23, 1927 in Marion, Ky. the second child of Clarence and Nina Walker was brought to Cave In Rock, Il. as an infant. During his school years he worked after school and weekends at Kaylor’s Café. At...

Deborah Anne Rajamaki

Deborah Anne Rajamaki

Aug 20, 2020

Deborah Anne Rajamaki, 65, of Herod, Il. died on Thursday, August 20, 2020 at her home. She is survived by her sons: Onnie J. (Kara) Rajamaki Jr. of Elizabethtown, Il. and Jeffery Allen Rajamaki of Herod, Il.; grandchildren: Zane Rajamaki, Kyle Thilmony, and Allen Cole Rajamaki; mother: Nora Louise Moore; sisters: Leona (Jack) Hunt of Golconda, Il. and Teresa (Terry)...

Mildred O. Mayfield

Mildred O. Mayfield

Aug 15, 2020

Mildred O. Mayfield, 95, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away peacefully Saturday August 15, 2020 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Hardin County on March 27, 1925 to James and Lennie Winters Jennings. She was a faithful member of Hardin County Church of Christ. In October of 1940 she was united in marriage to John A. Mayfield and...

Doyle C. Jennings

Doyle C. Jennings

Aug 14, 2020

Doyle C. Jennings, 83, of Tucson AZ, formally of Marion, Ky. and Crete, Ill. passed away peacefully August 14, 2020 at home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Jennings and Corine (Watson) York and stepfather Robert York and his sister Regina Woodall. Doyle is survived by his wife, Naoma (Hodge) Jennings of 64 years. Also, his son,...

Barry K. Beard

Barry K. Beard

Aug 10, 2020

Barry K. Beard, 49, of Marion, KY died August 10, 2020 at his home in Marion, KY. Survivors include his children, Brittany, Allie and Gage Beard all of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Emma and Ava of Marion, KY and siblings, Carolyn Beard of Fordsville, KY, Charlotte (Billy) Fox of Marion, KY, Brent Beard of Marion, KY and Sherrie Wilson of Dover,...

Donald Ray Joyner

Donald Ray Joyner

Aug 9, 2020

Donald Ray Joyner, 84, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died August 9, 2020 at Villas of Hollybrook in Harrisburg, IL. He was a member of Cave-In-Rock Methodist Church and a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors include his wife, Linda Joyner of Cave-In-Rock, IL; children, Brian (Lana) Joyner and Angie (Tony) Cinkovich both of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sister, Kathy Jo Dixon...

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