Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

Mar 5, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Baker, 69, of the Mexico Community passed peacefully into Heaven's Gates on March 5, 2025. Beth was born in Evansville, IN to James T. "Bud" Allen and Betty Lou Allen.

Beth was retired from Akridge Farm Supply as a parts lady after 22 years of service. She was also a caregiver to the Akridges as well as others in...

Mar 2, 2025

Donald Wayne Perry, 73, of Marion, KY passed away March 2, 2025 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was retired from the Marion Police Department as well as the Crittenden County Sheriff's Department. In addition, he worked for Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY as a licensed funeral director and with the Crittenden County Coroner's office.

Don was born in...

Mar 2, 2025

Charles Francis “Chuck” Conner, Jr., age 71 of Marion, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO. Chuck was a retired sawyer at Turner and Conyer sawmill, a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church and served in Kentucky National Guard for over fifteen years.

Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rebecca Ann Kinnis Conner,...

Feb 27, 2025

Homer Ray Travis, 86, of Fredonia, KY, passed away Thursday February 27, 2025 at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY, He served in the U.S. Air Force and retired from Pyro Coal Mines.

 Survivors include his sister, Peggy Easley, several nieces, nephews, and friends that he considered family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Homer and Ora Lee Travis; siblings, Charlene...

Feb 26, 2025

Cohen Lee Gilbert, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 at Nortons Children’s Hospital in Louisville Ky.

Survivors include his parents, Wade and Jayden Gilbert, brothers Caysen, Rhett, and Reid of Sturgis, KY, grandparents, Keith and Angie Gilbert of Marion KY, Lindsey and Dustin Bradshaw of Sturgis KY, great grandparents, Terry and Sandra Gilbert of Marion, KY, Debbie and Randy Day of...

Feb 22, 2025

Golden Irene Rogers, 94 of Elizabethtown, IL passed away on February 22, 2025 at Hardin County General Hospital.  She was born in Karbers Ridge on April 23, 1930. She married Ben Rogers of Sparks Hill on December 27, 1947, to this union, five sons were born.

Golden is survived by her sons, Jim (Marlene) Rogers of Riverwoods, Il., John (Cheryl) Rogers...

Feb 22, 2025

Feb 22, 2025

Rose Ann Glore, 84, of Salem, KY passed away February 22, 2025 at Livingston County Hospital. She was a member of Lola Pentacostal Church, worked in several factories and was a cook on a boat for 20 years.

Survivors include her children, Perry Jewell (Anna Nadine) Glore of Eddyville, KY, Sherri Ann (Johnny Don) Watson of Marion, KY and Vickie Dee...

Feb 15, 2025

Ricky Eugene Mills was born on June 16th, 1954, at Ferrell Hospital in Eldorado, IL to the late Richard Mills and Myretta Mills. Rick departed from this world on February 15th surrounded by loved ones to tend the pastures of heaven alongside Jesus. Rick attended grade school and junior high in Norris City. He later moved to Cave-In-Rock, IL where...

Feb 15, 2025

Mary Linda Hicks, 74, of Marion, KY passed away February 15, 2025 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion General Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Hicks of Marion, KY; daughters, Kimberly (T.J.) Tabor of Burna, KY, Lydawn (John) Moxley of Marion, KY and Hazel (Brad) Garrett of Sturgis, KY; grandchildren, Cory Jones, Heather Cooper,...

Feb 15, 2025

Woodford Lee Garrett, 81, of Marion. Kentucky passed away February 15, 2025 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. 

Survivors include his son, Marty Garrett of Clay, Kentucky: daughter, Marilyn Garrett of Clay, Kentucky; grandchildren, Jared (Ali) Garrett of Pensacola, Florida and Amber Garrett of Providence, Kentucky; great grandchildren, Liam Garrett and Arie Garrett of Pensacola, Florida, Adyline Day and Aliza Scarrlett of...

Feb 14, 2025

Betty June Suits, 79, of Rosiclare, IL passed away February 14, 2025 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon, IL.

Survivors include her daughters, Loreta Wilson of Eldorado, IL and Diane Gay of Shawneetown, IL; grandchildren, R.L., Sam, Jon and Vanessa; 8 great grandchildren; companion, Bill Drumm of Elizabethtown, IL; sister, Maxine Frailey of Rosiclare, IL, brother, Leon Hill of Eldorado,...

Feb 9, 2025

Gary Neal Smith, 85, formerly of Rosiclare, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at his home in Paducah, KY.

He was born to Blanche (McClure) and Harley Smith in Rosiclare, IL on November 4, 1939. After graduating from Rosiclare High School in 1957, he joined the United States Marines where he served 1958-1961. Neal married the love of his...

Feb 4, 2025

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Richard Glen Hurford, who left this world on February 4th, 2025 at the age of 57. Born on July 25, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois, Richard spent most of his life in Elizabethtown, Illinois, where he built a life filled with hard work, love and generosity.



Richard spent most of his life working as...

Feb 2, 2025

Elizabeth Suzian Cunningham (Landreth), 54, of Franklin, KY passed away peacefully at 11:30 AM Sunday, February 2nd, 2025, at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN surrounded by family. Suzian entered this world on March 5th, 1970, in Caldwell County, KY to Ronald “Ronnie” & Nancy Landreth. Suzian grew up in Marion, KY, where she learned to play piano, studied...

Feb 1, 2025

Peter Andrew Derby, age 66, of Marion passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Baptist Health Paducah. Peter was a U.S. Army veteran and a long-haul truck driver.

Survivors include one brother, Daniel Earle Derby, Garner, NC and special friend, Janet Fleming, Marion, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Earle Derby and Joy Elizabeth Ostman Derby and one...

Jan 30, 2025

Barbara Ann Smock, 66, of Rosiclare, Illinois passed away on January, 30 2025 at Axiom Healthcare of Rosiclare, surrounded by her loved ones.

Survivors include her children, David (Brandon) Smock of Golconda, IL, Eric Smock and KaSondra Orona of Rosiclare IL; 13 grandchildren, Lauren Smock, Brendan Smock, Trinity Smock, Gavin Smock, Maximus Joiner, Marcus Schrader-Hurst, Jaquess (Jake) Smock, Quinn Smock, Lucian...

Jan 26, 2025

Gregory James Hobbs, 52, of Rosiclare, IL passed away January 26, 2025 at his home. He was a member of Honeycomb Church of God.

Survivors include his wife, Julie Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; children, Corey (Leah) Hobbs of McCleansboro, IL, Charles Hobbs of Elizabethtown, IL and Michael Hobbs of Rosiclare, IL; mother, Christine Hobbs of Elizabethtown, IL; sisters, Martha (Brian) Cowgill...

Jan 26, 2025

Fred Allen Lynn, 87, of Marion, KY passed away January 26, 2025 at Salem Springlake Care Center. He was a member of First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion, KY.

Survivors include his children, Laura Lynn of Madison, Mississippi and Steve (Tammy) Lynn of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jenna Lynn of Murray, KY and Tyler (Amanda) Guess of Burna, KY; great grandchildren, Taylor...

Jan 18, 2025

Theodore Nichols, Jr., 67, of Marion, KY passed away January 18, 2025 at Baptist Health Paducah. He attended Carter's Community AME Zion Church in Queens, NY.

Survivors include his wife, Jennifer Lee Nichols of Marion, KY; children, Shakeema Wright, Michael Nichols, Jakai Perez, Jemiah Nichols and Nakira Nichols; stepsons, Demetric Moss and Shawnte Moss; 16 grandchildren; mother, Catherine Nichols; brothers, Lorenzo,...