OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Floya Marie Elam
Sep 18, 2017
Floya Marie Elam (79) of Marion, KY. formally of Hardin County IL. passed away Monday September 18, 2017 at Crittenden Health Systems. Miss Elam was survived by 2 sisters, Barbara Jo Gibson and Karen Bates; 3 brothers, Gregory Bates , Kenneth Bates and Danny Bates. Miss. Elam was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Martha Elam. Graveside services...
Jerold Kessler McDowell
Sep 18, 2017
Jerold Kessler McDowell, 89, of New Port Richey, Fl. passed away peacefully in his home on September 18, 2017. He was born in Cave-In-Rock, IL on July 17, 1928. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Patricia(Oxford) McDowell; brother: James (Jewell) McDowell of Howell, MI.; sister: Nina Elodee (Dee) McDowell of New Port Richey, Fl.; son: Jay (Janet)...
Mr. Lewis Randolph Selvidge Jr.
Sep 17, 2017
Lewis Randolph Selvidge, Jr., 82, passed away 17th September 2017 in the loving presence of family at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, Georgia. Lew was born 21st December 1934 in Wichita Falls, TX to Lewis R. and Iva (Pickett) Selvidge, Sr. just a few weeks after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. WWII took his dad from his job as school...
Evalyn Carter
Sep 15, 2017
Evalyn Carter, (77) of Marion, KY. passed away at her home Friday September 15, 2017. Mrs. Carter was survived by her Husband Tommy Carter of Marion, KY.; 1 Son Kevin Carter of Marion, KY., 1 Daughter Kathy Adams of Marion, KY., 1 Brother Thomas "Jake" Vinson of Shawneetown IL., 4 Grandchildren and 1 Great Grandchild. Mrs. Carter was preceded in...
Donald G. Thomas
Sep 15, 2017
Donald G. Thomas, 82, of Brownsburg, Indiana, and formerly of Kokomo, Indiana, passed away at 9:14 p.m. Friday, September 15, 2017, at Brownsburg Meadows Healthcare surrounded by family. He was born, the son of John Edward and Iris (Lofton) Thomas, Sr., on January 6, 1935, at home in a four room house in the Hebron Community of Crittenden County, Kentucky....
Mrs. Orpha Mae Robinson
Sep 8, 2017
Orpha Mae Robinson, 86, of Elizabethtown, IL., passed away on September 8, 2017. She was born in Pope County, Illinois on June 6, 1931 to Lewis and Laura (Twitchell) Hoke. On August 14, 1948, she married the love of her life, Glen Robinson, who preceded her in death on July 29, 2007. She was a retired RN and a member...
Mr. Buddy Wayne Cook
Sep 7, 2017
Buddy Wayne Cook, 73, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Rosiclare Rehab and Healthcare Center. Buddy was born on October 3, 1943 to Henry and Nora (Phillips) Cook in Rosiclare, Il. He was a member of the First Christian Church of Rosiclare. Buddy is Survived by his Brothers: Bob and Ellen Cook of Springfield, IL...
Gloria Allen
Sep 1, 2017
Gloria Allen (70) of Marion, KY. passed away Friday September 1, 2017 at Crittenden County Health And Rehab. Mrs. Allen is survived by 1 Daughter Jeania Short of Marion,KY, 1 Son David Short of Madisonville, KY., 1 Brother James Allen of Nashville, TN. and 1 Sister Tammy Roper of Al. Mrs.Allen was preceded in death by her parents Heairl and...
Mr. Robert E. Vinyard
Aug 31, 2017
Robert E. Vinyard, 69, of Rosiclare, Il. passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2017. Robert was born in Karber’s Ridge to Robert H. and Mary (Lowry) Vinyard. Robert married his wife Sandra Whitehead on March 25, 2000. Robert was a veteran and a member of Cave -In- Rock Masonic Lodge #444 Robert is survived by his Wife: Sandra Vinyard; 5...
Cleta P Griswold
Aug 30, 2017
Cleta Pat Griswold, 80 of Elizabethtown, Il. passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born July 16, 1937 to Alvin and Iley (Henson) Cowsert. Mrs. Griswold is survived by her 2 sons: David J. Griswold of Elizabethtown, Il. and Darrell Griswold of Elizabethtown, IL.; 2 Grandchildren: Patrick Griswold and Shayaunna Griswold. She is...
Oleda Jewell Cook
Aug 29, 2017
Oleda J. Cook, 92, passed away at 12:40 a.m., August 29, 2017 at St Anthony’s Health Center. She was born in Rosiclare, Illinois, December 10, 1924 the daughter of the late Sherman and Essie (Belford) Vaughn. She is survived by a daughter Sherry (David) Hair of Wood River; Two granddaughters, Danielle (Andrew) Swarringin of Godfrey, Jessica Hair of Wood River;...
Mr. Harold "Pepe" Carr
Aug 24, 2017
Harold Dean "Pepe" Carr, Jr., 56, of Eichorn, IL. died Thursday, August 24, 2017. Survivors include his wife, Kendra Carr of Eichorn, IL.; daughter, Jamie (Ryan) Williax of Galatia, IL.; son, James (Jessi) Carr of Herod, IL.; brothers, Robert Carr of Harrisburg, IL., Mike (Natalie) Morse and Clint (Cassie) Morse both of Glendale, IL.; sisters, Jerri (Terry) Lynn Mott of...
John H. Mitchell Sr.
Aug 24, 2017
John H. Mitchell, Sr., 68, of Ellizabethtown, IL. died Thursday August 24, 2017 at his home in Elizabethtown, IL. He was a member of the Pentecostal Faith. John was married to Cheryl R. Smith on April 28, 1968. Survivors include his children, Dale (Rhonda) Mitchell of Cave-In-Rock, IL., Ann (Jeff) Mitchell of Cave-In-Rock, IL., Dennis (Kasi) Mitchell of Elizabethtown, IL.,...
Jeannie Hamilton
Aug 23, 2017
Mary Jean "Jeannie" Hamilton, 61, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday August 23, 2017 at St. Thomas West Hospital in Nashville, TN. She was a member of the Baptist Faith and the Crittenden County Homemakers. Survivors include her brother, Franklin Hamilton of Marion, KY. and several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clavis and Robbie Hamilton. Services are...
Sherry Ann Kinnin
Aug 23, 2017
Sherry Ann Kinnin, 63, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday August 23, 2017 at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Gerald "Bear" Kinnin of Marion, KY.; daughters, Adrienne Cruze and Jennifer Benson both of Henderson, KY.; sons, Gerald Kinnin, Jr. of Middletown, OH., Jerry Chance of Inole, OK. and Jason...
John Wayne Eskew
Aug 17, 2017
John Wayne Eskew, 75, of Marion, KY. died August 18, 2017 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Survivors include his brothers, David and Paul Eskew both of Marion, KY. and sister, Barbara Harris of Austin, TX. and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Gwendolyn Eskew and brother, James Michael Eskew. Memorial...
Mr. James Earl Harrison
Aug 15, 2017
James Earl Harrison, 86, of Vienna, Il. formerly of Herod. Il. passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. James was born on October 3, 1930 to William and Ida (Carter) Harrison. Mr. Harrison is Survived by his Daughter: Joyce (Daniel) Garcia of Port Byron, Il.; Son: Shane William (Channa) Harrison of Tunnel Hill, Il.; Brother:...
Mrs. Beatrice Milligan
Aug 11, 2017
Beatrice Milligan, 96, of Elizabethtown, IL., passed away on Friday August 11, 2017 at Harrisburg Medical Center. She was born to William Hall and Nona Hooven Hall on May 10, 1921 in Hardin County Illinois. On September 16, 1946 she married her husband of 67 years, Jesse Milligan. She was a member of Potters Church in Cave In Rock and...
Mrs. Thelma "Wilma" Atkinson
Aug 10, 2017
Thelma “Wilma” Atkinson, 60, of Rosiclare, IL., passed away on Thursday August 10, at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born on October 30, 1956 in Rosiclare, IL., to William E Underdown and Jaunita Mathew. On April 29, 1975, she married the love of her life, Keith. Mrs. Atkinson is survived by her Husband: Keith Atkinson; Son: Brian Keith Atkinson...
Lois Phillips
Aug 8, 2017
Lois Phillips, 84, of Marion, KY. died Tuesday August 8, 2017 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Hurricane Church. Survivors include her husband, H.B. Phillips of Marion, KY.; children, Paula (Jerry Ray) Belt of Marion, KY. and Tammie Kolb of Madisonville, KY.; brother, Colonel Paul (Mary) "Tittle" Ryan (Retired) of Kuttawa, KY.; grandchildren, Leslie Belt,...
