OBITUARIES
Marion, KY and Rosiclare, IL. Obituaries
Local obituaries for Marion and Crittenden, KY along with Rosiclare and Hardin County, IL
Mr. Edward Kirk Downey
Jan 17, 2015
Edward Kirk Downey, 103, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday January 17, 2015 at 2:00 A.M. He was born on November 9, 1911 at Rosiclare, IL. to William Oliver Downey and Anna Belle (Volkert) Downey. He is survived by a Daughter: Barbara Ann Wingo; Daughter: Diann and Robert Hartman; Son: Edward K. and Deanna Downey; Son: E. Kirk...
James Donald "Don" Taylor
Jan 13, 2015
James Donald "Don" Taylor, 86, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Crittenden County Hospital. He was retired from the United States Air Force. Surviving are his sons, Michael Taylor of Sugarland, TX and Patrick Taylor of Delray Beach, FL; daughter, Laurie Ann Daiken of Deluth, Minnesota; sister, Nona Akridge of Fredonia, KY; 6 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. He was...
Ronald F. "Tink" Hicklin
Jan 11, 2015
Ronald F. "Tink" Hicklin, 96, of Marion, KY died Sunday at Crittenden County Hospital. He was a member of Marion United Methodist Church, VFW and was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII. Surviving is his niece, Janet Hicklin of Houston, TX; nephews, Ron Alvis of Frankfort, KY and Richard Franklin of Lexington, KY; 2 great nieces and 1 great nephew;...
Betty Jo Smith
Jan 9, 2015
Betty Jo Smith, 63, of Rosiclare, IL died Friday at Hardin County Hospital. She was a member of the Baptist Faith. Surviving is her husband Loy Smith of Rosiclare, IL; sons, Bobby Smith of Elizabethtown, IL and Brad Smith of Rosiclare, IL; daughters, Melissa Williams of Rosiclare, IL and Amy Smith of Marion, IL; brother, Charles Owens of Harrisburg, IL;...
Ms. Thelma Taldock
Jan 8, 2015
Thelma Tadlock, 97, of Anna IL., passed away on Thursday January 8, 2014 at the Union County Hospital. She was born on August 6, 1917 in Rosiclare, IL. to James Jennings and Lennie (Winters) Jennings. She was a member of the Benton Church of Christ in Benton, IL. Thelma is survived by her son: Jimmy Tadlock of Anna, IL.; 5...
Robert Howard Coleman
Jan 5, 2015
Robert Howard Coleman 88, of Marion, KY. Passed away January 5, 2015 at Crittenden County Hospital. Mr. Coleman is survived by His Wife Mary Lee Coleman of Marion, KY. 1 Daughter Kathy Fugate of Mortons Gap, KY. 2 Sons Wayne Coleman of Marion, KY., Andy Lowe of Flat Rock, KY. 1 Sister Ruby Coleman and 1 Brother John Coleman, 7...
James "Bob" Hall
Jan 5, 2015
James R. "Bob" Hall 90, of Marion KY. passed away Monday January 5, 2015 at Crittenden County Hospital. Mr. Hall was survived by 3 Brothers, John Hall of Louisville, KY. , Carroll Hall of Lebanon Junction, KY. and Tony Miller of Atlanta, GA. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his Parents James and Helen Hall, 2 Sisters Margaret Mudd...
Mrs. Ida Ruth Banks
Jan 3, 2015
Ida Ruth Banks, 79, of Herod, IL., passed away on Saturday January 3, 2015 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, IN. She was born on December 4, 1935 in Herod, IL. to Sam Burton and Elsie Pyles Burton. She was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church. She is survived by her Husband: Alvin Banks of Herod, IL.; Daughter: Patti...
Michael B. "Mickey" Nelson
Jan 2, 2015
Michael Barry "Mickey" Nelson, 75, of Marion, KY died Friday at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member of Marion Christian Church, NRA and National Watch and Clock Collectors Association. Surviving is his wife, Jo Nelson of Marion, KY; daughter, Michelle Johnson of Colorado Springs, CO; sons, Russell Nelson of Marion, KY, Michael Scott Nelson and Barry Todd Nelson both...
Milton Y. Butler
Dec 31, 2014
Milton Y. Butler Sr. 94 of Marshall Michigan passed away at his home. Mr. Milton is survived by 1 Daughter Jeanette Butler of Brownstown Michigan and 1 Grandson Klodian Butler of Brownstown Michigan Mr. Milton was preceded in death by his Parents James and Ida Butler, Wife Bertha Butler one Son Milton Y. Butler Jr. and 2 Sisters Graveside service...
Kathryn Louise Brantley
Dec 30, 2014
Kathryn Louise Brantley, 84, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Crittenden Health Systems. She was a member of the Pentocostal Faith. Surviving are her daughters, Glenda Blake and Loretta Herron both of Marion, KY; 7 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Brantley; children, Mary Ann Brantley and Glenn...
Jerry Wayne Ritch
Dec 29, 2014
Jerry Wayne Ritch, 71, of Marion, KY died Monday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. Surviving is his wife, Peggy Ritch of Marion, KY; daughters, Angie Sloan of Mt. Juliet, TN and Kim Ritch of California; sister, Linda Duncan of Providence, KY; grandchildren, Azia Hurley of Lebanon,...
Mrs. Mamie Lois Milligan
Dec 24, 2014
Mamie Lois Milligan, 67, of Herod, IL. passed away on Wednesday December 24, 2014 at Hardin County General Hospital in Rosiclare, IL. She was born on August 28, 1947 to John Conkle SR and Ruby Mae Gilland Conkle. She was a member of the Honey Comb Church of God. She is survived by her Husband: William Milligan of Herod, IL.;...
Bobby Lynn Brown
Dec 24, 2014
Bobby Lynn Brown, 72, of Marion, KY died Wednesday at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was a member of the Baptist Faith. Surviving is his daughter, Shelia Brasher of Marion, KY; mother, Pauline Brown of Marion, KY; sister, Sandy Owen of Burna, KY; grandchildren, Jennifer Hardesty and Jada Alexander both of Marion, KY; great grandchildren, Jordan, Macibelle and Collin...
James E. "Bud" Crider
Dec 23, 2014
James E. "Bud" Crider, 87, of Marion, KY died Tuesday at Crittenden Health Systems. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, UAW and was a United States Army Veteran. He was survived by his wife, Katie Crider of Marion, KY; son, Dr. Steve (Debbie) Crider of Marion, KY and daughter, Doris (Alan) Stout of Marion, KY. He was blessed...
Mr. Danny LeRoy Mahoney
Dec 22, 2014
Danny LeRoy Mahoney, 76, of Rosiclare, IL. passed away on Monday December 22, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital in Paducah, KY. He was born on October 12, 1938 to Charles LeRoy Mahoney and Mary (Wood) Mahoney in Clarence, Missouri. He was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Rosiclare. He is survived by his Wife: Morjorie Sue Mahoney of Rosiclare,...
Luther Nichols
Dec 20, 2014
Luther Nichols, 79, of Providence, KY died Saturday at Baptist Health Madisonville. He was a member of Second Baptist Church of Providence and Laborers International Union of North America Local 1214. Surviving is a daughter, Tammy Todd of Marion, KY; sons, James Hamby of Providence, KY and Eddie Nichols of Atlanta, GA; brother, Robert Nichols of Kuttawa, KY; sister, Evelyn...
Ms. Dorothy Maxine Young
Dec 13, 2014
Dorothy Maxine Young, 75, formerly of Rosiclare, IL., passed away at 6:20 A.M. on Saturday December 13, 2014 at Baptist Health of Paducah. She was born on April 1, 1939 to Abe Henson and Viola Conkle Henson is Elizabethtown, IL. She was a retired cook for the Headstart program. She is survived by a Daughter: Kim and Darren Braggs of...
Miss Freda Mae Gowins
Dec 8, 2014
Freda Mae Gowins, 75, of Rosiclare, IL. passed away at Baptist Health of Paducah on Monday December 8, 2014 at 4:52 P.M. She was born in Rosiclare, IL. on May 26, 1939 to Ray Gowins and Corena (Reed) Gowins. She was a member of the First Apostolic Church of Rosiclare, IL. She is survived by four sisters: Yvonne and Tom...
Bernice Blakely Austin
Dec 7, 2014
Bernice Blakely Austin, of Hardin County, beloved wife of the late Ewell Austin, departed this life in Helena, Alabama, on December 7, 2014. She was 97 years of age at the time of her death. Bernice grew up on Hall Ridge, one of nine children born to the late Cecil and Lydia (Davis) Blakely. Her father was a schoolteacher, and...
