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01/20/2026

Tanya Don Ramage, 67, of Marion, KY passed away January 19, 2026 at Aperion Care Lincoln Nursing Home in Evansville, IN.
Survivors include her children, Rommel Ellington, Jr. and Stefanie Ellington-Midkiff both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jake, Ian, Emmitt, Cooper, Jacen and Lucas and sisters, Cindy Hodge-Kissinger and Sandy Hodge-Noe.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Sherril Hodge and husbands, Marvin Dewey Pruitt and Tim Ramage.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday January 27, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Dycusburg Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until service time Tuesday at the funeral home.

01/17/2026

Stevie Wayne Hendrix, age 72, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was a member of Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Crittenden County. She had been a factory worker. She enjoyed riding horses and showing horses, traveling, reading and spending time with family.

Survivors include one daughter, Misty (Brad) McDowell, Marion, KY; one son, Clarence Wayne Long, Marion, KY; one step daughter, Cindy (Randy) Dillard, Bowling Green, KY; one sister, Rachel Wolfe, Morganfield, KY; six grandchildren, Jordan Wayne Long, Jaden Noah Long, Logan McDowel, Lucas McDowell, Lucan McDowell and Cole Dillard; special friend and former husband, Carol Hendrix, Marion, KY.

She was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Oliver Fletcher and her mother, Eileen Wilbanks Tabor.

Visitation was held on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 pm when funeral services were held with Pastor Dee Ann Thompson officiating. Burial followed in Sugar Grove Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

01/16/2026

Helen Teer Cullen, 85, of Marion, Ky., died Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center.

She was born Sept. 29, 1940, in Marion. She was a graduate of Crittenden County High School and a retiree of Moore Business Forms in Marion. She was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion. In her travels, she visited all but two states.

Cullen is survived by one sister, Betty Teer Tabor of Marion, and several nieces and nephews, including Scott (Laura) Tabor and Daryl Tabor, both of Marion.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gussie and Ed Teer; two sisters, Birdie Farmer and Katherine Fowler; and five brothers, Tom Teer, Forrest Teer, R.C. Teer, Glenn Teer and James Teer.

Funeral services are at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan 17 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion with Bro. Rob Ison and Bro. Kirk Greenfield officiating. Visitation begins at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

01/08/2026

Dorothy Marie Hobbs, 77, of Marion, KY passed away January 8, 2026 at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Crooked Creek Baptist Church.
Survivors include her daughter, Melinda (Micheal) Travis of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jacob (Ashley) Hunt of Marion, KY and Kaylin Travis of Smithland, KY; great grandchildren, Macy, Shane, Owen, Cade and Olivia; brother, Richard Leo Winters; special friend, Paul Crowell and special caregiver, Phyllis Buchanan.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Hobbs; parents, Richard and Rosalee Winters; sisters, Thelma Winders and Lora Buckman and brother, Ray Winters.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday January 10, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

12/29/2025

Lonso Barton “L.B.” Gaston, 92, of Marion, Kentucky, passed away Friday, December 26, 2025, at Livingston County Hospital.

L.B. was born April 29, 1933, in Belton, Kentucky, to the late Veachel and Girtie Carroll Gaston. He was a proud graduate of Murray State University, earning a Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts and Physical Education. He devoted his career to educating and guiding generations of students in the Crittenden County School System.

Outside the classroom, L.B. avidly enjoyed hunting and fishing, and took great pride in woodworking and fine wood projects; whether in the garden or in the shop, he loved working with his hands.

Survivors include his daughter, Rita (John) Keller; daughter-in-law, Michelle Gaston; grandchildren, Tommy (Emily) Gaston, Jr., Patrick (Jamie) Carter, Lance Carter, Lauren (Joshua) Knight, Jacob Gaston, and Nicole (Griffin) Manning; great-grandchildren, Brodie Beard, Elizabeth Knight, Rachel Knight, Sarah Gaston, and Riley Merril Carter; and beloved friend, Hugh Highfil.

In addition to his parents, L.B. was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Merril Gaston; son, Tommy Gaston, Sr.; and sister, Carol Ann Jones.

Visitation for L.B. Gaston will be held Thursday, January 1, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Friday, January 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 2, 2026, at 11:00 a.m., with Hugh Highfil officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery in Central City, Kentucky.

A live webcast of Mr. Gastons service may be reached at www.gilbertfunerals.com

Memorial contributions may be made in L.B's memory to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital: 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/27/2025

Jerry Lee Bearden, age 91, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Crittenden Heath and Rehabilitation in Marion.

Jerry was born on April 5, 1934, in Hernando, FL to the late Jewel and Myrtle Strange Bearden. Jerry proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring after more than twenty years. He would then transition to working and would retire as a corrections officer with the Kentucky State Penitentiary in Eddyville, KY. Jerry loved ministering and sharing the gospel of Jesus with everyone he came in contact with. He enjoyed going to the Crittenden County Jail and ministering to the inmates there.

Survivors include his wife, Pearl "Vicki" Tabor Bearden of Marion; children, Carole (Stephen) Engler of Colorado Springs, CO, Jospeh (Micky) Bearden of Lake Bay, WA, Edward (Karen) Bearden of Marion, KY and Melody Tabor of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Lee Brooks, Shannon Olin, Theresa Bearden, Lauren Miley and Johnathan Miley; four great grandchildren; sister, Barbara (David) Tidwell and Paula (Ronald) Filer; brother, William Bearden.

Visitation for Jerry Bearden will be held on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro. John Robertson officiating. Burial with full military honors will follow at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/24/2025

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12/22/2025

Peggy Faye Campbell Ritch, age 78, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025, in Paducah, KY.

She was born May 26, 1947, in Princeton, KY to the late William and Rowena Thurman Campbell.

Peggy worked various jobs throughout her life, starting with the Marion Drive-In as a teenager. From secretary at Second Baptist Church, to the assembly line at Siemens, and Executive Manager in Tupperware, she took pride in her work – but being a Mom & Mammaw were her favorite jobs of all.

As a young girl, she enjoyed working on her family farm. She was proud to be a small-town girl and loved her community dearly. Her favorite thing in the world was spending time with her family, friends, church family, and the Class of 1966. She was a faithful servant of the Lord and was happiest when she was helping others. Anyone that knew Peggy knew her passion for music, especially southern gospel quartets; she even served on various boards supporting the efforts of these musicians spreading the gospel through music.

Survivors include her daughters, Angie (Lance) Sloan of Lebanon, TN and Kim Ritch of San Francisco, CA; brother, Ed (Diane) Campbell of Argyle, TX; grandchildren, Azia Hurley of Tempe, AZ, Brayton (Cheyenne) Hurley of Ft. Mitchell, AL, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Peggy was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Ritch, and daughter, Christa Ritch.

Celebration of Life visitation for Peggy Ritch will be held on Saturday, December 27, 2025, from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home. Services will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro. Kirk Greenfield officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made in Peggy’s memory to Emmanuel Baptist Church: 108 Hillcrest Drive, Marion, KY 42064

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

12/18/2025

Elizabeth Hopson Mills, 76, of Marion, KY passed away December 17, 2025 at Livingston County Hospital. She was a longtime member of Marion United Methodist Church, member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Calvert City, KY, was Valedictorian of CCHS Class of 1967 and one of the first women to obtain an MBA from Murray State University in the early 1980's where she graduated with honors.
Survivors include her children, Jamey (Tiffany) Mills of Paducah, KY and Susana (John) Henry of Marion, KY and grandchildren, Ava Henry, Addison Dudley, Ava Dudley, Jude Mills and Louisa Henry.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Gerald Louis "Jerry" Mills; sister, Carla Jo Rayburn; father, Carl Leon Hopson and mother, Sarah Hopson Enterkin.
Graveside services are scheduled for 3 PM Tuesday December 23, 2025 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion, KY. A memorial visitation will be held from 1-3 PM Tuesday at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY.

12/10/2025

Densiel L. Maraman, 74, of Marion, KY passed away December 9, 2025 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, IN.
Survivors include his children, Audi Maraman and Renee Smith both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Aliyah, Aliza, Beau, Annalese, Anaiya, Kiersten and Caleb; sister, Rita Mills and brother, Mike Maraman.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A memorial visitation will be held from 5-8 PM Friday December 12, 2025 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY.

12/05/2025

Gary Steven Lanham, age 75, of Princeton, KY, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at Baptist Health of Madisonville.

Survivors include his cousin, Billy (JoAnn) Lanham of Dawson Springs, KY.

Gary is preceded in death by his parents, George and Frances Lanham.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

11/30/2025

Dorothy June Shewcraft, age 97, of Marion, KY, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation in Paducah, KY.

Dorothy was born on June 14, 1928, in Lyon County to the late Ray and Tylene Baldwin Owen. Dorothy was a homemaker and a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church,

Survivors include her son, Jeff (Cindy) Shewcraft of Gallatin, TN; daughter, Glenda Gay (Michael) Oliver of Richmond, KY; three grandchildren, Dustin (Angela) Shewcraft, Daniel Shewcraft and Ashley (Zach) Haney; great grandchildren, Macey Shewcraft, Maddox Shewcraft, Merrick Shewcraft, Easton Shewcraft, Molly Shewcraft, Oliver Haney, Tilley Haney, Maisy Haney and Bettie Haney.

In addition to her parents, Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Shewcraft and sister, Henrietta Manley.

Visitation for Dorothy Shewcraft will be held on Monday, December 1, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Dustin Shewcraft officiating. Burial will follow in Frances Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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117 W. Bellville Street
Marion, KY
42064

Telephone

+12709653171

Website

http://www.gilbertfunerals.com/

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