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Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

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

Glenn W. "Tater" Pennell

Glenn W. "Tater" Pennell

May 26, 2019

Glenn W. "Tater" Pennell, 91, of Cave-In-Rock, IL. died May 26, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was a member of Rock Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Tina (David) Orman of Cave-In-Rock, IL., James (Sandy) Pennell of Eldorado, IL., David (Linda) Pennell of Snowflake, AZ., Daryl (Gretchen) Pennell of Phoenix, AZ. and Danny (Carmen) Pennell of California;...

Ruth Riley

Ruth Riley

May 19, 2019

Ruth N. (Dutton) Riley of Eldorado, IL. formerly of Cave In Rock, IL. died May 19, 2019 at the age of 97. She was the eighth child of ten. Ruth was born August 17, 1921 to Rev. George and Ethel (Slayton) Dutton in Hardin County, Il. She grew up in the Rock Creek Community and attended Rock Creek Grade School....

Forest Ray "Buck" Simmons

Forest Ray "Buck" Simmons

May 16, 2019

Forest Ray "Buck" Simmons, 85, of Cave-In-Rock, IL. died May 16, 2019 at Rosiclare Healthcare and Rehab in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his son, Freddie Ray (Terry) Simmons of The Villages, FL.; half brother, Joe Edmondson of Sturgis, KY.; grandchildren, Tracy (Neil) Hamon of Aviston, IL. and Emily (Jeff) Holohan of Watseka, IL. and great grandchildren, Ally and Mason Hamon...

Guthrie Imogene Conyer

Guthrie Imogene Conyer

May 15, 2019

Guthrie Imogene Conyer, 74, of Marion, KY. died May 15, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. She was a member of Ambassadors For Christ Church. Survivors include her children, Donna (Mike) Campbell, Donnie (Tressa) Conyer and David (Sissy) Conyer all of Marion, KY.; brother, Glendal Davis of Salem, KY.; 8 grandchildren and 2 great...

Ruth Veasey

Ruth Veasey

May 7, 2019

Ruth Veasey went to be with the Lord on May 7, 2019. She was born January 17, 1930 in Philadelphia, PA. She is survived by a son, Brian K. Morgan of St. Augustine, FL.; daughter, Deborah R. Koenig of Franklin, KY.; granddaughter, Melissa A. Wilson of Philadelphia, PA.; great granddaughter, Peyton Elizabeth Wilson; sister, Betty Buzby of Yorba Linda, CA.,...

Kenneth Gene Rushing

Kenneth Gene Rushing

Apr 30, 2019

Kenneth G. Rushing, 85, of Marion, KY. died April 30, 2019 at his home in Marion, KY. He retired from the United States Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant and also retired from Civil Service and Atlas Van Lines. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Glenda Rushing of Marion, KY.; daughter, Gina Rushing...

John Franklin Vasseur

John Franklin Vasseur

Apr 26, 2019

John Franklin Vasseur, 19, of Indianapolis, IN., formerly of Marion, KY. died April 26, 2019 in Indianapolis, IN. Survivors include his father, Willie (Kim) Vasseur of Marion, KY.; mother, Misty (Mark) White of Indianapolis, IN.; siblings, Breanna White, Jeffery McClure, Bobby Vasseur, Kristina Vasseur, Jennifer Bricken, Daniel Bricken, Willie Vasseur, Jr., Candace Vasseur, Tara Vasseur, Aaron Singleton, Jonathon Singleton, Andrew...

James R. "Crow" Morse

James R. "Crow" Morse

Apr 22, 2019

James Richard "Crow" Morse, 69, of Marion, KY. died April 22, 2019 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Survivors include his sister, Alice Foe of Madisonville, KY. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Iley and Birdie Morse and 3 sisters. Graveside services are scheduled for 10 AM Saturday April 27, 2019 at...

Mr James Allen Blackburn

Mr James Allen Blackburn

Apr 22, 2019

James Allen Blackburn, 77, of Marion, KY. died April 22, 2019 at Baptist Health Paducah. Survivors Include his wife Anna Weldon Blackburn; brothers-in-law James (Jackie) Weldon of Portage, IN. and Larry (Cheryl) Weldon of Bowling Green, KY. and nine nieces and seven nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Clem and Lela Blackburn and three brothers and three...

Ben Grayson Dinsmore

Ben Grayson Dinsmore

Apr 21, 2019

Ben Grayson Dinsmore, 83, of Marion, KY. died April 21, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Dinsmore of Marion, KY.; children, Jerry (Teresa) Dinsmore of Dawson Springs, KY. and Kathy (Jeff) Francione of Silver Creek, Washington; sister, June Murray of Elizabethton,...

Preston Creed Beavers

Preston Creed Beavers

Apr 15, 2019

Preston Creed Beavers, 83, of Marion, KY. died April 15, 2019 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church. Shortly after graduating high school, Creed became part of the great migration to work for US Steel in Gary, Indiana. After a few years he became home sick for Kentucky....

Bill Lynn

Bill Lynn

Apr 15, 2019

Billy Ray "Bill" Lynn, 83, of Marion, KY. died April 15, 2019 at Crittenden Health System. He was the owner of Lynn Insurance Agency and a member of Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Allen Lynn and Paula Stalion both of Marion, KY.; brother, Fred Lynn of Marion, KY.; sisters, Robbie Fritts of Morganfield, KY. and Lois Faye Anderson...

Hilda Jane Pollock

Hilda Jane Pollock

Apr 12, 2019

Hilda Jane Hicks Pollock, 81, of Newburgh, IN., formerly of Marion, KY. died April 12, 2019 at Lucy Smith King Care Center in Henderson, KY. She was a member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Micky Walker of Jacksonville, FL., Vicky Wedding of Sebree, KY. and Sandra Walker of Newburgh, IN.; sister, Ruth Ann Hunter of Marion, KY.;...

Dorothy Ann Lott

Dorothy Ann Lott

Apr 10, 2019

Dorothy Ann Lott, 83, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie Lott of Marion, KY.; sister-in-law, Susie Lott of Marion, KY.; brother-in-law, Raymond Bailey of Evansville, IN.; nephews, Stanley Lott, Mike Lott and Gary Bailey; nieces, Vicki Burris, Sherry Gillespie and Allison Wagnor and several great nieces and...

Linda Kaye Swatzell

Linda Kaye Swatzell

Apr 10, 2019

Linda Kaye Swatzell, 48, of Kodak, TN., formerly of Marion, KY., died April 10, 2019 at her home in Kodak. She was a member of Life In Christ Church. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie Swatzell of Kodak, TN.; daughter, Lydia (Eddie) Smith of Kuttawa, KY.; step daughter, Lacy Cruzen of Alaska; step father, Junior Guess of Marion, KY.; brother, Nelson...

Jesse Logan Martin Jr.

Jesse Logan Martin Jr.

Apr 10, 2019

Jesse Logan Martin, Jr., 90, of Marion, KY. died April 10, 2019 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. He was a member and Deacon of Cave Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his children, Larry (Kathy) Martin of Smith Mills, KY., Donna (Barry) Workman of Marion, KY., John (Sharon) Martin of Marion, KY. and James Anthony "Tony" (Miranda) Martin of Marion,...

Jessie Deneen Cowsert

Jessie Deneen Cowsert

Apr 9, 2019

Jessie Deneen Cowsert, 67, of Rosiclare, IL. died Tuesday at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Cowsert of Elizabethtown, IL.; children, Jason (Dawn) Raper of Paducah, KY., Jennifer (Gary) Patrick of Equality, IL., J.D. (Katy) Smock of Equality, IL., Carl Cowsert of Rosiclare, IL. and Andrew (Jaycee) Cowsert of Rosiclare, IL.; 7 grandchildren and 3...

Patsy Sue Conkle

Patsy Sue Conkle

Apr 6, 2019

Patsy Sue Conkle, 86, of Rosiclare, IL. died April 6, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was a member of Hardin County Church of Christ. Survivors include her children, Kevin (Sarah) Conkle of Elizabethtown, IL. and Deborah (Jeff) Parnell of Murfreesboro, TN., 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linzie Conkle; son,...

Shirley Ruth Crowell

Shirley Ruth Crowell

Apr 6, 2019

Shirley Ruth Crowell (78) of Marion, Kentucky, passed away Saturday April 6, 2019 at Crittenden County Health And Rehab. Mrs. Crowell was survived by her husband Keith Crowell of Marion, Kentucky, 1 Daughter Sheila (Karl) Thurmond of Marion, Kentucky, 1 son Stuart Crowell of Marion, Kentucky, 1 Brother Paul Crawford Lola, Kentucky , and 1 grandson Cody Thurmond. Mrs. Crowell...

James E. "Jim" Dixon

James E. "Jim" Dixon

Apr 5, 2019

James E. "Jim" Dixon of Rosiclare, IL. died April 5, 2019 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his children, Carly Sanderson of Rosiclare, IL., Jimmi Dixon of Harrisburg, IL. and Krystal Humm of Harrisburg, IL.; brother, Galen Dixon of Cave-In-Rock, IL. and grandchildren, Dawson, Bella, Lennon, Cannon and Natalie. He was preceded in death by his...

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