OBITUARIES

Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

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

John Gordon Mathews Sr.

John Gordon Mathews Sr.

May 17, 2015

John Gordon Mathews, Sr., 64, of Elizabethtown, IL died Sunday at his home in Elizabethtown, IL. He was a member of Honeycomb Church. Surviving is his wife, Sue Mathews of Elizabethtown, IL; daughters, Lacy Mathews of Elizabethtown, IL and Josie Price of Harrisburg, IL; sons, Robert Mathews of Marion, KY and Nicholas Mathews of Harrisburg, IL; brothers, Roy Mathews of...

Mr. William Waldo Jenkins

Mr. William Waldo Jenkins

May 15, 2015

William Waldo Jenkins, 77, of Elizabethtown, IL. passed away on Thursday May 15, 2015 at Baptist Health of Paducah, KY. He was born on January 12, 1938 in Elizabethtown, IL. to William Cecil Jenkins and Golden Gertrude (Barnerd) Jenkins. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He is survived by his Wife: Robbie Pennell Jenkins of Elizabethtown; Son:...

Vineta L. Hunter

Vineta L. Hunter

May 14, 2015

Vineta L. Hunter 85, of Marion, Kentucky passed away in Newburgh, IN. She was a member of Mexico Baptist Church. Mrs. Hunter is survived by 1 son, Jerry Hunter of Chandler, IN.; 1 sister, Vernie Litchfield of Cadiz, Kentucky; 3 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Hunter; parents, Hartland and Myrtle Greenlee;...

Lou Ella Coffer

Lou Ella Coffer

May 13, 2015

Lou Ella Coffer, 87, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and owner of True Value Hardware in Marion, KY. Surviving is her daughter, Connie Gabehart of Smithland, KY.; sisters, Vivian Vaughn of Reidland, KY., Mary Z. Thomason of Smithland, KY. and Gloria Slayden of Colombus, S.C.; brothers,...

William Hunter Hall

William Hunter Hall

May 12, 2015

William Hunter Hall, 20 days old, of Elizabethtown, IL. passed away on May 12, 2015 at Hardin County General Hospital. He was born in St. Louis, MI., on April 22, 2015 to William Jarod Hall and Nancy Andrade. He is survived by his Mother: Nancy Andrade; Father: William Hall; Sis: Rylie Hall; Sis: Gisella Rueda; Paternal Grand Parents: William H....

Harold Wayne Belt

Harold Wayne Belt

May 7, 2015

Harold Wayne Belt, 67, of Marion, KY died Thursday at Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY. He was an U.S. Army Veteran, member of the Army National Guard for 26 years and a Correctional Officer for 26 years. Surviving is his wife, Bonnie Belt of Marion, KY; daughter, Shelia Miniard of Marion, KY; son, Dave Belt...

Ms. Mildred Mary Sims

Ms. Mildred Mary Sims

May 6, 2015

Ms. Mildred Mary (Klaffer) Sims, 81, of Cave In Rock, IL. passed away on Wednesday May 6, 2015 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare. She was born on February 3, 1934 in Eldorado, IL. to Daniel Klaffer and Sara Geneva Naomi (Horton) Klaffer. She is survived by a Daughter: Deborah Wheeler and friend Steve Wheeler; Daughter: Rose Mary...

George Ronnie Keen

George Ronnie Keen

May 2, 2015

George Ronnie Keen, 57, of Marion, KY. died May 2, 2015 at his home in Marion, KY. Surviving is his wife, Charlotte Keen of Marion, KY.; brothers, Daniel (Debbie) Barnes of Marion, KY, Freddy Rae (Angel) Cullen of Sullivan, KY., Jerry (Sherry) Cullen of Sturgis, KY.; sisters, Joann (Mike) Willett of Henderson, KY., Sharon Hayes of Henderson, KY., Debbie (Dale)...

Rommel S. Ellington Sr.

Rommel S. Ellington Sr.

May 2, 2015

Rommel S. Ellington, Sr., 60, of Marion, KY. died Saturday in Marion, KY. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church and a U.S. Army Veteran. Surviving are his son, Rommel Ellington, Jr. of Marion, KY; daughter, Stefanie Midkiff of Fort Wayne, IN; sisters, Sharon Darnall of Eddyville, KY., Cindy Cosbey of Louisiana and Beverly Gottfried of Louisville, KY and...

Christopher Templeton

Christopher Templeton

Apr 20, 2015

Christopher M. Templeton, 33, of Clay, KY died Monday at St. Mary,s Medical Center in Evansville, IN. He was a member of Diamond Baptist Church and Alpha Tau Omega. Surviving are his parents, Mike and Rita Templeton of Clay, KY; grandmothers, Inez Linzy of Marion, KY and Janice Templeton of Henderson, KY; brother, Kenny (Bridgette) Templeton of Clay, KY; sisters,...

Mrs. Brenda Kaye Cowsert

Mrs. Brenda Kaye Cowsert

Apr 20, 2015

Brenda Kaye Cowsert, 66, of Rosiclare, IL., passed away on Monday April 20, 2015 at 7:15 P.M. at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born to James Hobbs and Eula (Belt) Hobbs in Tolu, KY. She is survived by her Husband: Danny D. Cowsert of Rosiclare, IL.; Daughter: Lisa and Tommy Dutton of Rosiclare, IL.; Son: Wesley and Jill...

Toby Wood Knoth

Toby Wood Knoth

Apr 19, 2015

Toby Wood Knoth, 82, of Marion, KY died Sunday at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Surviving is his wife, Donna Knoth of Marion, KY; son, Curtis Knoth of Marion, KY; daughters, Sharon Winders of Sturgis, KY and Jeretta Haire of Marion, KY; sister, Judy Newton of Grand Rivers, KY; grandchildren, Kayla Bates and Trapper Haire; great grandchildren, Toby, Rayleigh and...

Mr. Alvin Banks

Mr. Alvin Banks

Apr 16, 2015

Alvin Banks, 90, of Herod, IL., passed away on Thursday April 16, 2015 at the Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. He was born on March 13, 1925 in Hardin County to Datis Banks and Mary (Joiner) Banks. He is survived by Daughter: Pattie and Ronnie Barnard; Son: Gary and Monica Banks; Daughter: Linda and Dale Joiner; Son: Steven...

Ms. Chris Tina Olveda

Ms. Chris Tina Olveda

Apr 9, 2015

Chris Tina Olveda, 51, of Cave In Rock, IL. passed away on Thursday April 9, 2015 at Hardin County General Hospital. She was born in Rosiclare, IL. on October 30, 1963 to Gary Reed and Rose ( Tolbert ) Reed. She is survived by a Daughter: Martina Olveda; Son: Billy Joe Goins; 3 Grandchildren: Christopher English, Madeline Davis, and Kalie...

John E. Dalton

John E. Dalton

Apr 8, 2015

John Edward Dalton, 70, of Marion, KY died Wednesday at Hancock County Memorial Hospital in Indiana. He attended Barnett Chapel Church. Surviving are his sons, John Dalton of Paducah, KY and William E. Dalton of Greenfield, IN and 3 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy J. Dalton; parents, Waymon and Edna Dalton and 2 brothers. Services...

Mrs. Gladys Faye Frailey Clanton

Mrs. Gladys Faye Frailey Clanton

Apr 1, 2015

GLADYS FAYE FRAILEY CLANTON (78) AURORA, NC, died in her home in the arms of her family on April 1, 2015 at sunrise. She was born March 12, 1937 in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois the only daughter of Logan and Cora Frailey. She married William (Bill) Clanton on March 21, 1953. They celebrated 62 years together; marked by a renewal of vows...

Mrs. Thelma Ethel Conn

Mrs. Thelma Ethel Conn

Apr 1, 2015

Thelma Ethel Conn, 84, of Elizabethtown, IL. passed away on Wednesday April 1, 2015 at Rosiclare Healthcare Center. She was born on October 14, 1930 to Mike Roe and Mildred Hise in Old Shawneetown. She was a retired beautician and a member of the Eastern Star. She is survived by her Husband: Jack Conn; Daughter: Jackie Boyd; Grandson: Johnny Boyd...

Hazel M. Eskew

Hazel M. Eskew

Mar 25, 2015

Hazel M. Eskew, 84, of Marion, KY. died Wednesday at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, KY. Surviving are her children, Brenda (Mike) Taylor of Princeton, KY., Judy (Steve) Dack of Lexington, KY., Steve Eskew of Marion, KY and Darlene Eskew of Marion, KY.; sisters, Mary Riley of Louisville, KY., Nellie Johnson of Desoto, TX., Dortha Mann of Lakeland, FL.; Carolyn...

Gene Summers

Gene Summers

Mar 22, 2015

Gene Summers, 76, of Marion, KY died Sunday at Livingston County Hospital in Salem, KY. He was an Air Force Veteran, retired from the Marion, KY National Guard and was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Surviving is his wife, Maudie Summers of Marion, KY; daughters, Gina Summers and Marcie Conger both of Marion, KY; granddaughter, Macie Conger...

John L. "Jack" Sullivan

John L. "Jack" Sullivan

Mar 22, 2015

John L. "Jack" Sullivan, 87, formerly of Marion, KY died Sunday at Moses Care Givers in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was a WWII Veteran of the U.S. Navy and member of Unity Baptist Church in Crayne, KY. Surviving is his daughter, Sherry Sullivan of Valparaiso, IN; son, Rocky Sullivan of Portage, IN; sisters, Betty Uhl of Crawfordsville, IN and Linda Glenn...

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