OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Lula Ellen Gilmore
Oct 5, 2024
Lula Ellen (Easley) Gilmore, age 97, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, October 5, 2024 at Alive Hospice in Nashville, Tennessee. Ellen was a life-long beautician, accomplished seamstress and homemaker, and ever-present support system for family and friends alike. To all that knew her, she was a kind and gentle spirit with a smile for everyone that...
Barry Glen Davidson
Oct 1, 2024
Barry Glen Davidson, 61, of Marion, KY passed away October 1, 2024 at Crittenden Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Clark of Marion, KY; brother, Chris Davidson of Marion, KY; sister, Julie Wright of Marion, KY; step children, Julie Felton and Johsua Yearry, grandchildren, Rory, Isabelle and Thomas Felton and cousin, Darron Millikan.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
William Gary Dowell
Sep 28, 2024
William Gary Dowell, 61, of Marion, KY passed away September 28, 2024.
Gary was born June 23, 1963 in Princeton, KY to Edith Josephine Dowell. He is a graduate of Lyon County High School Class of 1981. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his wife and family. He was outgoing, friendly and was always lending a helping hand to...
Corey Allen Hackney
Sep 28, 2024
Corey Allen Hackney, 32, of Marion, KY passed away September 28, 2024 at his home. He worked for Michael Williams in Livingston County.
Survivors include his father, Steve (Pattie) Hackney of Marion, KY; mother, Janice of Princeton, KY; daughters, Ava and Nina Tucker of Illinois; brothers, Chris Hackney and John Schneider and sisters, Christina Hackney, Crystal Maze, Regina McKenzie, Tracy Hackney,...
Glen R. "Hambone" Oxford
Sep 28, 2024
Glen R. "Hambone" Oxford, 96, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away September 28, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Gross Oxford of Elizabethtown, IL; daughters, Christy (Jeff) Stunson of Elizabethtown, IL and Dixie Oxford of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Kasi Stunson and Mackenzie (Jim) Lowery and great grandchildren, Scout and Knox Lowery.
He was preceded in death by...
Dorothy Ronell Smith
Sep 25, 2024
Dorothy Ronell Smith, 58, of Carrier Mills, IL formerly of Hardin County, IL passed away September 25, 2024 at Harrisburg Medical Center.
She attended Potters Church in Cave-In-Rock, IL.
Survivors include her children, Cyle (Erin) Murdoch of Harrisburg, IL, Lynea Day of Marion, IL, Heather (William) Smith of Harrisburg, IL, Mikael Smith of Providence, KY, Michelle (Clay) Stutts off Brandon, Mississippi and...
Amanda Gail Ashford
Sep 24, 2024
Amanda Gail Ashford, 41, of Rosiclare, IL passed away September 24, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital.
She was a loving mother, sports mom, wife, daughter, sister and friend.
Survivors include her husband, Andrew Ashford; children, Emma Jo Suits and Cole Matthew Ashford; mother, Doris Faye (Michael) Barnes; sisters, Sandy Davis, Michelle Ashford, Amber Byers, Nicole Williams and Jessica Reed; brothers, Jason...
Dortha Jackson
Sep 18, 2024
Dortha Mae Jackson, 93, of Golconda, IL passed away September 18, 2024 at Southgate Nursing and Rehab in Metropolis, IL.Survivors include her daughters, Alberta Irby of Metropolis, IL and Roberta (Rev. Wesley) Davis of Louisville, KY; grandchildren, Billy Irby and Kimberly Fairchild; great grandchildren, Allyson Fairchild, Dylan Fairchild and Brianna Bennett; brothers, James and John Cummins and sisters, Kaye Brooks...
Larry Steward
Sep 14, 2024
Larry Kromel Steward, 78, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away Saturday September 14, 2024. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and served as the Hardin County Commissioner.
Survivors include his children; Braci (Jeff) Fulkerson, and Bric (Rachel) Steward, grandchildren; Kesli Fulkerson, Kase Fulkerson, Quincy Steward, Camille Steward, and Gianna Steward, sister, Lynn Walters, and brother in law, Tracy Volle, as...
Paul Allen Lowery
Sep 13, 2024
Paul Allen Lowery, 71, of Tolu passed away peacefully at his home on September 13. He was born September 11, 1953 to Guy and Nellie Lowery and is survived by his wife of 44 years, Karen. Together they had three daughters; Jenny, Julie and Emily.
Paul retired as a surveyor and engineering assistant from the City of Paducah in 2004. He...
Sue Beavers
Sep 9, 2024
Sue Beavers, 87, of Marion, KY passed away Monday September 9, 2024, in Madisonville, KY. Sue and her husband Creed were the long time owners of Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts in Marion and she also attended Mexico Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Tina (Russel) Brewer of Madisonville, KY; sisters, Pam Duvall, and Dorthy Boone, as well as numerous grandchildren...
Betty Jane Hill
Sep 4, 2024
Betty Jane Hill, 83, of Marion, KY passed away Wednesday September 4, 2024. She was a member of Piney Fork Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her three children; Eric (Dina) Hill of Marion, KY, Christa (Bruce) Gibson of Robards, KY, and Josh Hill of Paducah, KY, grandchildren; Shane (Tashena) Hill, Jacob Hill, Mason (Lindsey) Gibson, Lance Gibson, Ashton Hill, Heath Hill,...
Eddie "Heck" Rose
Sep 2, 2024
The Obituary of Eddie Dale (Heck) RoseEddie Dale (Heck) Rose was born to Lynn Dale and Shirley Rose on September 3 rd , 1958 at Hardin County Hospital in Rosiclare, Illinois. He departed this life September 2 nd , 2024 at his home in Elizabethtown, Illinois surrounded by loved ones.Eddie (Heck) grew up at Rock Creek, Illinois. He enjoyed hunting,...
James Collin Hicks
Aug 31, 2024
James Collin Hicks, 71, of Marion, KY, formerly of Deer Park, TX passed away August 31, 2024 at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church, Veteran of the United States Air Force, graduate of the University of Texas, former director of the Pasadena Livestock and Rodeo Association and former...
Gail Roberts
Aug 26, 2024
Gail Roberts, 66, of Marion, KY, passed away Monday August 26, 2024 at Deaconess Midtown in Evansville, IN.
Survivors include her children; Allison (Robert) Nesbitt, Tammie (Steve) Ladd, and Matt (Amy) Jent, grand children; Brianna Belt, Sydni (Clayton) Barnes, JoAnna Ladd, Hannah Jent, Karlee Jent, and Arrow "Pete" Jent. To her great grandchildren, "Gail" was lovingly changed to "Grannie Grail", and...
Cyrus McConnell, Jr.
Aug 25, 2024
Cyrus McConnell, Jr, 100, of Millbrook, Alabama, formerly of Hardin County, Illinois, passed away August 25, 2024 at Prattville Baptist Hospital. He was a Retired Veteran of the United States Navy.
Survivors include his daughters, Judy Kennedy, Kathy Suzanne McConnell and Maxine June McConnell; grandson, Christopher (Rachel) Kennedy and 2 step great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Bonita...
Marilyn Kay Belt
Aug 23, 2024
Marilyn Kay Belt, 67, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Friday, August 23, 2024. She had a lifelong passion for helping others, this showed through her work as a social worker serving for the state cabinet for Families and Children Services, as well as Baptist Heath Paducah, before ending her career as the office manager for Glenns...
Marion Keith Atkinson
Aug 22, 2024
Marion “Adrian” Keith Atkinson born June 12, 1955, to Ludean and Wayne Atkinson in Rosiclare, IL passed away peacefully on August 22, 2024, at the Linda E. White House of Hospice in Evansville, Indiana. By his side was his son Brian, and Keith’s girlfriend Ruth Boyd. Keith was one of eight children.
In April 1975 Keith married the love of his...
Hazel Murline Carroll
Aug 20, 2024
Hazel Murline Carroll, lovingly known as “Murt or Mom” to many, peacefully gained her angel wings on August 20, 2024. A true Christian warrior, her testimony of her personal relationship with the Lord, was a great influence on many as she portrayed her beliefs in her daily living. She dearly loved each of her family members and friends. Her favorite...
William Mark Miles
Aug 17, 2024
Mark Miles, 67, of Herod, IL passed away August 17, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital.Mark was a "Mountain Man". He was a great craftsman, from woodworking to smoking his BBQ.His hobbies included knife making, small engine repair, and building the most beautiful furniture out of wood. His passions were hunting and fishing. Mark spent most of his life working...
