OBITUARIES

Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

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

Mr. Earl G. Ralph

Mr. Earl G. Ralph

Sep 19, 2015

Earl G. Ralph, 84, of Indianapolis, IN., formerly of Hardin County, IL., passed away on Saturday September 19, 2015 at the St. Francis Health Center in Indianapolis, IN. He was born on July 6, 1931 in the Hickstown community of Hardin County to Frank Ralph and Lena ( Robinson ) Ralph. He was a veteran of Korea, a retired truck...

Mr. Charles Llewellyn Lampert

Mr. Charles Llewellyn Lampert

Sep 13, 2015

Charles Llewellyn Lampert, 81, of Cave In Rock, IL., passed away on Sunday September 13, 2015 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. He was born on August 16, 1934 to Charles Lampert and Janie ( Abraham ) Lampert in Hardin County. He was an Army veteran. He is survived by a Son: Charles and Dana Lampert of...

Margaret Jean Riley

Margaret Jean Riley

Sep 12, 2015

Margaret Jean Riley, 91, of Marion, KY died Saturday at Crittenden Health Systems. Surviving is her daughter, Rayanna Riley of Henderson, KY; son, Danny (Judy) Riley of Marion, KY; sisters, Linda Perryman and Nell Polk both of Marion, KY; brother, Doyle Polk, Jr. of Marion, KY and grandson, Curt Riley of Kokomo, IN. She was preceded in death by her...

Margaret Graham "Peggy" Howton

Margaret Graham "Peggy" Howton

Sep 11, 2015

Margaret Graham "Peggy" Howton, 67, of Marion, KY died Friday at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and long time leader of Children's Story Hour at the Crittenden County Library. Surviving is her husband, Ronald "Red" Howton of Marion, KY; son, Ronnie Howton of Marion, KY and brother, James Lewis Rhem of Madison,...

Joseph Michael Rushing

Joseph Michael Rushing

Sep 8, 2015

Joseph Michael Rushing, 58, of Eddyville, KY died Tuesday at his home in Eddyville, KY. Surviving is his mother, Shirley Rushing of Eddyville, KY; sisters, Debra Rushing of Louisville, KY, Cindy Waters of Eddyville, KY, Doreen Rushing of Morganfield, KY and Dana Hill of Eddyville, KY; brothers, Robert and Daniel Rushing both of Marion, KY, Ronald and Charles Rushing both...

Nellie Virginia Haire

Nellie Virginia Haire

Sep 7, 2015

Nellie Virginia Haire, 88, of Marion, KY died Monday at Crittenden Health Systems. She was a member of Rosebud Methodist Church. Surviving are her sons, David (Nancy), Steve (Barbara) , Larry (Donna), Dennis, Donnie (Wanda) and Roger (Jeretta) Haire all of Marion, KY; daughter, Sandra Gail Haire of Marion, KY; sister, Minnie Boyer of Evansville, IN; 14 grandchildren, 27 great...

Mr. Roger Lee Trusty Sr.

Mr. Roger Lee Trusty Sr.

Sep 4, 2015

Roger Lee Trusty Sr., 71, of Golconda, IL. passed away on Friday September 4, 2015 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. He was born in Alton, IL. on March 10, 1944 to Ed Trusty and Norma Burnett Trusty. He is survived by Son: Roger Trusty Jr.; Daughter: Darla Lampert; Son: Ronnie Trusty; Son: Richard Trusty; several grandchildren and great...

Ms. Katheryn Dutton

Ms. Katheryn Dutton

Sep 3, 2015

Katheryn Dutton, 98, of Rosiclare, IL. passed away on September 3, 2015 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in the Rock Creek community of Hardin County on July 3, 1917 to Paul Leffingwell and Mary Viola (Winters) Leffingwell. She is survived by a Daughter: Mary Ann Dutton of Cave In Rock, IL.; Daughter: Linda and Everett Parkinson of...

Evelyn Nichols Kirk

Evelyn Nichols Kirk

Sep 1, 2015

Evelyn Nichols Kirk, 91, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Crittenden Health Systems. She was a member of Sulpher Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Sue (Ed) Hazzard of Dallas, TX and Linda Lou (Kenneth) Waters of Kuttawa, KY; 4 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Allen Kirk; husband, Allen...

Audrey Glenn Belt Sr.

Audrey Glenn Belt Sr.

Aug 31, 2015

Audrey Glenn "Sonny" Belt, Sr., 78, of Gilbertsville, KY formerly of Marion, KY died Monday at Rivers Bend Retirement Center in Kuttawa, KY. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, Kentucky Colonel and Duke of Paducah. Surviving is his wife, Joyce Belt of Gilbertsville, KY; sons, Audrey Glenn Belt, Jr.(Jennifer) of Newburgh, IN, John Anthony Belt (Anita) of Warrensburg,...

Rena Mae Beshears

Rena Mae Beshears

Aug 24, 2015

Rena Mae Beshears, 89, passed away peacefully at Deaconess Hospital with her family surrounding her Monday, August 24, 2015. She was born on November 27, 1925 in Marion, KY to Henry and Ruth Vanhooser. She attended Marion High School; was married to her husband Roy Beshears for 49 years and they were Farmers. She was a loving wife, Sister, Aunt,...

Mr. Thomas Wesley Koerner

Mr. Thomas Wesley Koerner

Aug 20, 2015

Thomas Wesley Kroener, 65, of Cave In Rock, IL. passed away on Thursday August 20, 2015 at 6:10 A.M. at his sons house in Metropolis, IL. He was born in Chicago, IL. on October 19, 1949 to Wesley Koerner and Margaret ( Seeds ) Koerner. He is survived by a Daughter: Rachel and Tim Cosgrove of Chicago, Il.; Son: Tom...

Rosemary Williams

Rosemary Williams

Aug 18, 2015

Rosemary Williams, 68, of Elizabethtown, IL died Tuesday at her home in Elizabethtown, IL. She was a member of Bethany Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, Tom Williams of Elizabethtown, IL; sons, Rod Williams of Elizabethtown, IL and Jason Williams of Cave-In-Rock, IL; sister, Sara Brown of Elizabethtown, IL; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Susan Holder

Susan Holder

Aug 17, 2015

Susan Holder, 65, of Marion, KY died Monday at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church. Surviving are her daughters; Stacie (Spud) Beckner of Marion, KY and Barbara (Cary) Holder of Kansas City, MO; 3 brothers, Bill (Jo Ann) Smith of Marion, KY, Terry (Cheryl) Smith of Fredonia, KY and Jeff Zimmerman of...

Vernon L. Travis

Vernon L. Travis

Aug 9, 2015

Vernon L. Travis 94, Died August 9, 2015 at the Crittenden County Hospital Mr. Travis was survived by 1 Son Marlin Travis Two Grand Daughter's Shannon Travis Shanly (Tim) and Sonja Travis McKinley (Jeff), 5 Great Grandchildren Rachel Handura, Jake McKinley, Jacey McKinley, Josie McKinley and Brogan Shanly, 1 Brother Loya Travis and best friend Mary Belt. Mr. Travis was...

Mr. James Randolph Gawel

Mr. James Randolph Gawel

Aug 8, 2015

James Randolph Gawel, 71, of Elizabethtown, IL. passed away on August 8, 2015 at the Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in Wisconsin on June 15, 1944 to Francis Gawel and Margaret (Smith) Gowel. He was a Navy veteran. He is survived by a Daughter: Danielle Gawel and Brad Odonell of Elizabethtown; Step Daughter: Denise and Brandon Hutson of...

Paula Marie Millikan Byrne

Paula Marie Millikan Byrne

Aug 4, 2015

Paula Marie Millikan Byrne 33, of Marion, KY. passed away August 4, 2015 at her home . Mrs. Byrne was survived by her husband Mathew Byrne of Marion, Her Mother Jeanette Lutz and Father Paul Allen 1 Son Jason Millikan, 1 Daughter Falicity Millikan . 2 Brothers Jonathan Allen and John Lutz, 1 Sister Rachel Millikan. Memorial services will be...

Mr. Lowell D. Sturgill

Mr. Lowell D. Sturgill

Aug 3, 2015

Lowell D. Sturgill, 74, formerly of Carbondale, IL, passed away on August 3rd, while at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. Lowell was born on July 3, 1941, in Hardin County to Wayne B. and Laverne (Hubbard) Sturgill. He married Eileen (Williams) Sturgill on November 18, 1962 at Good Hope General Baptist Church. Together they shared 52 years of wedded bliss....

Anna Lucille Cloyd

Anna Lucille Cloyd

Jul 30, 2015

Anna Lucille Cloyd, 96 of Marion, Kentucky passed away July 30, 2015 at the Crittenden County Hospital. Miss Cloyd was survived by 1 Brother Gilbert Cloyd of Marion, Kentucky 3 Nieces Sue (Chris) Spurlin of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Emily (Joe) Newlin of Lafayette, Indiana, Roxanna (Butch) Carmen of Athens, Tennessee, 3 Nephews Jerry (Kim) Cloyd of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, Tom Hendricks of...

Bessie Lee Hunt

Bessie Lee Hunt

Jul 26, 2015

Bessie Lee Hunt, 77, of Marion, KY died Sunday at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving is her husband, Harold Hunt of Marion, KY; daughter, Marilyn K. Belt of Marion, KY; son, Allen Ray Hunt of Marion, KY; 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents,...

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