Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries

Mar 29, 2024

Donnie Reed Hunt, 79, of Marion, KY died March 29, 2024 at his home. He was a Member, Elder and Sunday School Teacher at Sturgis Cumberland Presbyterian Church and volunteered at Lucy King Hospice in Henderson, KY. Donnie was employed by Kenergy for 37 years from 1974-2011.  He had an extremely strong work ethic and even said if he died working,...

Mar 26, 2024

Donnie C. McKinney age 80 of Henderson, Kentucky, formerly of Marion, Kentucky, went to be with the Lord March 26, 2024 at his home. He worked at Alcan Aluminum for 37 years. After retiring, he spent his time taking care of his grandchildren and taking his Camaro to car shows, amassing many awards over the years. Donnie, known for his...

Mar 26, 2024

Robert C. McDowell (78) of Crittenden County, KY passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26, 2024. Having fought to the end against a failing body, he remains a hero to his loved ones who will attempt to live their best lives between the ditches in honor of Flee-ah-daudy. Bob was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church and Veteran...

Mar 20, 2024

Judy Ellen Boles, 78, of Cave-In-Rock, IL passed away March 20, 2024 at her home in Cave-In-Rock, IL.  She was a member of Potters Church.Survivors include her husband, John Boles of Cave-In-Rock, IL; children, Cindy (Joe) Mills of Cave-In-Rock, IL, Tim Dillon of Cave-In-Rock, IL, Andrea (Mike) Rine of Cave-in-Rock, IL, Cheryl (Carl) Nelson of Tennessee and Kim (Michael) DeGrave...

Mar 17, 2024

Douglas Wayne Davis, 72, of Marion, KY passed away March 17, 2024 at his home.Survivors include his wife, Paula Davis of Marion, KY; daughter, Jeana (Jason) Falkenstein of Evansville, IN; grandson, Aiden Falkenstein of Evansville, IN; brothers, David (Jan) Davis of Smithland, KY; Keith (Chris) Davis of Marion, KY and sisters, Jo Anna (Charlie) Merritt of Marion, KY and Mary...

Mar 16, 2024

Loretta Greer, 60, of Marion KY, passed away Saturday March 16, 2024.Survivors include her husband, Kim Bradley; sons, Christopher Sleeger and Michael Bunting; daughter-in-law, Sandra Martin; mother, Eva Marshall; 8 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, Raymond Hutchinson and brother, Kevin Hutchinson.Gilbert funeral home will be handling arrangements. Memorial services will be held at...

Mar 14, 2024

Sam J. Smith, 86, of Marion, KY passed away Thursday March 14, 2024 at Livingston Hospital.  He was born July 16, 1937 in Princeton, KY.Sam was a member of Marion Baptist Church, a past commander of American Legion Post 111 and past president of Marion Country Club. He never met a stranger. If he didn't know someone he would make...

Mar 11, 2024

Ronnie Austin, 81, of Rosiclare, IL passed away March 11, 2024 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL.  He was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corps.Survivors include his children, Kelly (Orbie) Ratliff of Rosiclare, IL and Marty (Jill) Austin of Harrisburg, IL; grandchildren, Josh (Laura) Mabrey, Jarad Ratliff, Jesikka Ratliff, Alexis Austin, Whittney (Adam) Jones and Dixie...

Mar 8, 2024

Rebecca Jean Cordell, 68, of Marion KY, passed away Friday March 8, 2024.Survivors include her husband; Larry Cordell, children; Michele Braden, Jesse Ferguson, Daniel Davis, and Steven Cordell, grandchildren; Seth, Micah, Gabriel, Raven, Richard Lee, Trexler, Jaimie, and Cody, great grandchildren; Neava, LaKay, Little Richard, Natalia, Gabrielli, Luna, Cameron, Liliana, Octavia, Little Jesse, Haven, Paityn, Chevy, Jacks, and baby Trip.She...

Feb 25, 2024

Virginia Ann Hodge, 73, of Rosiclare IL, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at her home.Survivors include her son, Bruce James (Ashley McGhee); daughter, Jenny Hodge (Larry Westbrook); grandchildren, Jesse James, Shayla Shaw, Westyn McGhee, Brittney Davidson, Angel Peterson and Dalton Mallory.She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Smith and husband, Mike Hodge.A memorial service will be held...

Feb 24, 2024

Ricky Dean Guess, a loving husband, dad, dadaw and brother, 68, of Bartlett, TN gained his wings on Saturday February 24, 2024.Ricky leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Cindy Guess; daughter, Nicole (Todd) Musso; granddaughters, Shaylee (Sammy) Kadhim and Ensley and Sadie Musso; son, Nathan (Carey) Guess and grandsons, Maverick, Max and Christian.He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 21, 2024

Charlene Armstrong, 82, of Marion, KY passed away February 21, 2024 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab.  She was a member of Glendale General Baptist Church.Survivors include her brother, Billy Carter of Marion, KY; grandson, Shane Armstrong of Marion, KY; granddaughter, Maggie Tabor of Louisville, KY; sister-in-law, Agnes Armstrong Brown of Marion, KY; nephew, Tracy Armstrong of Murray, KY and...

Feb 20, 2024

Kimberly Rosa Booth, 58, of Marion, KY passed away February 20, 2024 at University of Kentucky Medical Center.  She was a member of Ambassadors For Christ Church.Survivors include her husband, Dale Booth of Marion, KY; daughter, Jessica (Jason) Fox of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Shyla, Matthew, Miranda, Jada and Micah; brother, Ralph and sisters, Gladys, Paula and Sandra.She was preceded in...

Feb 11, 2024

Betty Jeanette Damron Todd was born in Lola, Kentucky to Russell and Mallie Ledbetter Damron on February 16, 1931 and joined the Heavenly host on February 11, 2024 in Johnson City, Tennessee at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and 26 days. Betty grew up during the Great Depression and World War II but had a plethora of stories...

Feb 10, 2024

Feb 1, 2024

Henry Herman Hutson, known as “Herman”, passed on February 1, 2024. He was  born on March 13, 1952.Mr. Hutson was preceded in death by his father, Henry Brandon Hutson; mother, Fannie May Hutson; sisters, Ruby Mae Hutson & Fae Roop and brothers, Clayton Hutson & Billy Joe Whitlock.Surviving is  wife, Connie Lee Hutson; sons Bruce, Brandon & Henry Hutson; sisters,...

Jan 31, 2024

Mary Kathryn Nesbitt Sherer, 91, of Marion, KY passed away January 31, 2024 at Crittenden Community Hospital.Mary was retired from Potter and Brumfield Manufacturing and was a longtime member of Deer Creek Baptist Church.  She loved her family, her church family and friends.  She also loved working in her yard and attending to her flowers.Survivors include her sons, Dwight (Mayree)...

Jan 28, 2024

Gerald W. "Bear" Kinnin, 77, of Marion, KY passed away January 28, 2024 at his home in Marion, KY.  He was a member of Cave Springs General Baptist Church and retired from truck driving in January of 2021.Survivors include his wife, Sharon Kinnin of Marion, KY; children, Gerald W. Kinnin, Jr. of Middletown, OH, Adrienne L. (Andre) Cruse of Henderson,...

Jan 18, 2024

James E. “Jimmy” Tabor, 89, of Marion, KY died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, at Livingston Hospital in Salem, KY after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Tabor was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Crittenden County. He was the longtime owner and operator of Tabor’s Chevron, Muffler Shop and Towing Service in Marion. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and former member...

Jan 12, 2024

Pearl Mae Hazzard passed away January 12th, 2024 at Crittenden Health and Rehab. She was a retired registered nurse. She was born to Roy and Gladys Hazzard and a big brother, Franklin, on April 5, 1958. She could play multiple music instruments but most memorable was the keyboards.  She graduated from CCHS in 1976 and put herself through school to...