OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Paul Theodore Switzer
Dec 28, 2020
Paul Theodore “Ted” Switzer Sr., 80, of Cave in Rock, peacefully passed away on Monday, December 28, 2020 after a short illness. Ted is survived by his wife of 53 years, Carol Ann (Bochenek) Switzer; his two children, Susan Marie Switzer of Palos Heights, IL and Paul Theodore (Amy) Switzer Jr. of Tinley Park, IL; and his beloved grandchildren, Nicole,...
Beverly Susan Gerard
Dec 28, 2020
Beverly Susan Gerard, 75, of Marion, KY died December 28, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Survivors include her husband, Jackie Gerard of Marion, KY; children, Greg Gerard of Marion, KY and Pam (Mike) Gerard Hart of Alachua, FL; sister, Sandra Waters; brother, Gary Yates; 2 grandchildren, T.J. Ward of Charleston, SC and Kyle Ward of Marion, KY and...
William Denver Marvel
Dec 28, 2020
William D. Marvel, 93, of Marion, KY died December 28, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. He attended Crooked Creek Church. Survivors include his son, Billy Ray Marvel of Marion, KY; grandson, Billy Joe Marvel of Marion, KY; great grandchild, Shalynn Marvel of Marion, KY and great great grandchild, Bailynn Rushing of Marion, KY. He was preceded in death...
Delois Ann Tinsley
Dec 27, 2020
Delois Ann Tinsley, 86, of Marion, KY died December 27, 2020 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. Survivors include her daughter, Lori Kiser of Indianapolis, IN; grandchildren, Richard Tinsley, Katrina Tinsley, Cameron Sliwa, Renee Drew and Kristel Foley; several great grandchildren and nephews, Michael and Brian Benedict. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ollie "Buck" Tinsley; parents, Larnie...
Virgil LaDon Littrell
Dec 27, 2020
Virgil LaDon Littrell, 76, of Cave-In-Rock, IL died December 27, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN. He was born January 3, 1944 to Virgil Earl Littrell and Novella Lorene Douglas Littrell. LaDon was drafted into the United States Army and served from 1965 to 1967. After returning he went to work in the fluorspar mines in Hardin County...
Catherine Riley
Dec 25, 2020
Catherine Riley, 83, of Golconda, Illinois died on December 25, 2020 at Baptist Health in Paducah, Kentucky. She is survived her daughter; Ann Holmes (Roger) of Metropolis, IL; sons, Eric Wooley of Metropolis, IL and Garret Wooley (Karla) of Paducah, Ky; grandchildren, Julie Manley (Alan) of Golconda, IL, James Holmes (Becca) of Owensboro, KY, Eric Michael Wooley (Amy) of Cypress,...
Katherine F. Champion
Dec 25, 2020
Katherine F. Champion, 98, of Marion, KY died December 25, 2020 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Church of God. Survivors include her son, Kenny (Pam) Champion of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Steve (Eugena) Champion, Jason Champion, Jared Champion, Josh (Julie) Champion all of Marion, KY and Scott Champion of Salem, KY; great grandchildren, Lane...
Judy Margaret Steele
Dec 18, 2020
Judy Margaret Steele, 53, of Rosiclare, IL passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. She was survived by her husband, Albert Steele, and son Nicholas Steele. Survivors also include her brothers; Joe Belenger, Michael Belenger, and sister, Mary Ann Belenger. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Patricia Belenger. Memorial Services will be held at a later date....
Opal Irene Hubbard
Dec 16, 2020
Opal Irene Hubbard, 89, of Elizabethtown, IL died December 16, 2020 at her home in Elizabethtown. She was a member of Levee Pond Church. Survivors include her children, Tami Hubbard of Elizabethtown, IL, Larry (Connie) Baker of Rosiclare, IL and Terry Hubbard of Elizabethtown, IL; brother, Charles "Tom" (Loywonnia) Davis of Herod, IL; sister, Shirley Faye Morrow of Alton, IL;...
Layla Ann Roberts
Dec 15, 2020
Layla Ann Roberts, infant daughter of Jordan and Tiffany Roberts of Marion, KY died December 15, 2020 at Nortons Children's Hospital in Louisville, KY. In addition to her parents she is survived by her grandparents, Roger Roberts and Larry and Debbie Hearell all of Marion, KY; great grandmother, Frances Herrin of Marion, KY and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She...
Dolan G. Robinson
Dec 14, 2020
Dolan G. Robinson, 84, of Rosiclare, IL died December 14, 2020 at his home in Rosiclare, IL. Survivors include his wife, Helen Robinson of Rosiclare, IL; son, John Kenneth Robinson of Rosiclare, IL; daughters, Mary Beth Kerber of Morley, MO and Dolena Hart of Cape Girardeau, MO; stepson, Jerry Hicks of Rosiclare, IL; step daughter, Beverly Vodegel of Sacremento, CA;...
Billy S. Hale
Dec 12, 2020
Billy S. Hale, 85, of Salem, KY passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at his home. He was a member of Barnett Chapel General Baptist Church where he served as Deacon and song leader. He had served in the Army National Guard and was a farmer. Survivors include his nephews, Joe (Toni) McDaniel of Franklin, KY, Monty Riley of Marion,...
Charles Dean Hackney
Dec 10, 2020
Charles Dean Hackney, 66, of Ledbetter, KY died December 10, 2020 at Baptist Health Paducah. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Hackney of Ledbetter, KY; children, David Driskill of Marion, KY and Charles Dean Hackney II of Paducah, KY; grandchildren, Devin S. Driskill and Ayden Muso; sisters, Diann Shuecraft, Donita Mae James, Sharon Louise Tinsley and Jeanette Doom all of Marion,...
Michael Reed Hamilton
Dec 8, 2020
Michael Reed Hamilton, 35, of Marion, KY died December 8, 2020 at his home in Marion, KY. He was a member of Deer Creek Church. Survivors include his mother, Margie Hamilton of Marion, KY; grandfather, John Paul Hamilton of Marion, KY; girlfriend, Emily Watson of Webster County, KY and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by...
Chad Turner
Dec 7, 2020
Chad Turner, 47, of Paducah, KY died December 12, 2020 at Baptist Health of Paducah. Survivors include his wife, Mary Turner; parents, Bobby D. and Chris Turner and Jim and Lyn Woltman; children, Brian Turner, Alex Turner, Mikayla Boyd, Michael Ensley and Thomas Ensley; brothers, Bob, Jeff and Kevin Turner and grandchildren, Mia Boyd, Mason Boyd and Morgan Ensley. Services...
Ella Mae McKinley Gerhardt
Dec 6, 2020
Ella Mae McKinley Gerhardt, 86, of Rosiclare, IL died December 6, 2020 at Hardin County General Hospital. She attended First Baptist Church of Rosiclare. Survivors include her husband, Frank Gerhardt of Rosiclare, IL, She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Taurice McKinley; 1 infant son and 1 brother. Private services will be held at a late date.
Robbie McClure
Dec 4, 2020
Robbie Duane (Pops) McClure, 71 passed away December 4, 2020 at Deaconess Hospital. He is survived by his wife Beverly McClure of Marion, KY; daughters, Tammy McClure of Marion, KY, Mandy Dooms (Corey) of Eddyville, KY, Adriianna Amaro (Jesus) of Cullman, AL, and Kathy Driver (Tim) of Eddyville, KY; sons, Robbie Lee McClure of Owensboro, KY, and Devin Ellis of...
Larry Bruce Gustin
Dec 2, 2020
Larry Bruce Gustin, 79, of Elizabethtown, IL passed away December 2, 2020 at St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN. Larry was born at home in the Peters Creek community to Cleta Marie Gustin and George Cronkite on October 17, 1941. He married Joyce Lloyd on December 17, 1966 and this union brought forth two children, Tracie (Dusty) Stanford and Trent...
James Curnel
Dec 1, 2020
James Harmon Curnel, 86, of Marion, KY passed away at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center on December 1, 2020. Survivors include his children; Denise (Rusty) Brown, James (Kelly) Curnel, Kevin (Deniece) Curnel, Kent (Mandy) Curnel; siblings, Donnie (Jeannie) Curnel, Douglas (Kathy) Curnel, and sister in law, Shirlene Curnel; 13 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. He was preceded in death...
Leroy John Kirchner
Nov 27, 2020
Leroy J. Kirchner, 94, of Gibson City, IL, formerly of Elizabethtown, IL, died November 27, 2020 The Citadel of Bourbonnais, IL. He attended Leamington Church and was a United States Army Veteran of WWII. Survivors include his children, Dennis Kirchner of Kentucky, Anne Kirchner Vides of Des Plaines, IL and Nona Kirchner of Gibson City, IL; sister, Mariane Wenzelman; half...
