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04/22/2026

Glenda Tyson, 68, of Marion, KY passed away April 13, 2026 at her home in Marion, KY.
Survivors include her grandchildren, Tyler (Kasey Crawford) Damron of Murray, KY, Lakyn (Brandon Qualls) Jones, Braedon Jones, Dalton Jones and Skyler Jones; great grandchildren, Harper Damron and Westin Smith and several brothers and sisters.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Billie Jo Belt and daughter, Angela Curry.
A memorial visitation will be held from 2-4 PM Saturday April 25, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY.

04/10/2026

Joyce Lorane Belt, age 87, of Newburgh, IN and formerly of Gilbertsville and Marion, KY. passed away Monday, April 7, 2026. She was of the Baptist faith and had been a member of Marion Baptist Church, West End Baptist Church in Paducah and Emmanuel Baptist Church in Marion. Joyce was a loving mother who enjoyed sewing, quilting, bird watching, traveling, reading the Bible and spending time with her family. She was a retired bookkeeper/accountant having worked for J.C. Penney Company for several years and also for the city of Marion.

Survivors include three sons, Glenn (Jennifer) Belt, Newburgh, IN; Anthony (Anita) Belt, Warrensburg, MO; Clark Belt, Benton, KY; two brothers, Donald Travis, Gilbertsville, KY and Dennis (Kay) Travis, Providence, KY; one sister, Janet (Robert) Golden, Newburgh, IN; seven grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren, one great great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, A.G. “Sonny” Belt; parents, John and Rona Coleman; four sisters, Mary Belle Hosick, Ruby F. Lucchesi, Ann E. Staub and Marjorie Higgs; and one grandson, Chad A. Belt.

Graveside service will be held at 10:30 AM Friday April 17, 2026 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

04/09/2026

Brenda Gordon Turley, age 71, of Bowling Green, entered into the presence of her Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 9, 2026.

Born on June 12, 1954, she lived a life of steadfast faith and overflowing love. Brenda was a selfless woman of prayer, encouragement, and extraordinary resilience. Her courageous spirit enabled her to see life’s countless joys and trials as a blessing.

She is known for her outstanding nursing career of 43 years, providing compassionate care as a surgical nurse. Her “Hall of Fame” run as a coach’s wife displayed unending loyalty, missing only 5 games in 32 seasons and providing loud support for each of her adopted basketball sons. She enjoyed entertaining in her home, cooking outstanding meals, singing in church choirs, and creating home decor and jewelry. Above all, Brenda loved her family, friends, and her God, sharing the generosity and wisdom of Jesus with everyone she met.

She is survived by: her husband of 53 years, Curtis, her daughter, Courtney (Matthew Unger), and her son, Tanner (Marsha Turley). She also leaves behind her treasured grandchildren: Parker, Kesed, Jordyn, Titus, Esther, and Ezra.

She was preceded in death by: her father Guy Gordon, mother, Nancy, brother, Steve and sister, Charlotte Reeves.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the “Welcome the Impossible” building fund of her son, Tanner’s church, Redemption Hill Church, Boston, MA (www.rhc.church/future).

A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 am on April 11th, at First Baptist Church, Bowling Green, where we will honor her life and the hope we share in Christ. Visitation will be Friday April 10th from 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm and again Saturday morning from 9:00 am – 11:00 am both at First Baptist Church.

Graveside Service will held at 4:00 pm Saturday at the Maple View Cemetery in Marion, KY.

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” — Psalm 116:15

04/07/2026

Ronnie "Rosco" Wayne Phillips, age 60, of Crittenden County, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at his home.

Ronnie was born on August 22, 1965, in Marion, KY, to Aubrey "ToJo" Phillips and Carol Sue Darnell. He was an Ironworker for many years before being a caretaker.

Survivors include his mother, Carol Sue Darnell; daughters, Ashley LeeAnn Lanham (Robbie) of Marion, Kayla Claybrooke (Adam) of Marion and Summer Dawn Phillips (Aaron) of Salem; grandchildren, Ian, Camden and Brayson Lanham, Landyn, Ethan and Adam Claybrooke, Kaden Quertermous, Waylon Wring, Madilynn Wring; great grandchild, Hayden Lanham; sister, Janet Phillips.

Ronnie is preceded in death by his father, Aubrey "ToJo" Phillips.

Graveside services will be held on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at 1:30 PM at Phillips Cemetery in Crittenden County.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Thursday, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

04/04/2026

Bobby Wayne Padgett, 85, died Thursday April 2, 2026 at his home in Mexico (Marion) Kentucky. He was born May 6, 1940 near Sullivan, KY to the late Delbert Padgett and Opal Walker Padgett. Bobby graduated from Crittenden County High School in 1958 and married Linda Sue Highfil Padgett in February 1964.

Bobby retired in 2005 after 35 years of service at B.F. Goodrich / Westlake Monomers in Calvert City KY. He liked to farm, enjoyed watching car racing (especially NASCAR) and loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Mexico Baptist Church in Marion, KY, the Frances Masonic Lodge and later the Salem Masonic Lodge.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 62 years, Linda Padgett; his children, Michael Padgett and Shannon Federico; his grandchildren, Anthony and Andrea Federico and his extended family. Services will be held 2pm Monday April 6, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with burial in Mexico Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 12:00 noon until service time at the funeral home.

Donations may be made to Mexico Cemetery, 6001 Mott City Road, Marion, KY 42064.

04/01/2026

Wanda Faye Rogers peacefully passed away at her home in Penrose, Colorado on August 19, 2025, at the age of 85 years old.
Wanda led a full and adventurous life and was deeply loved by all her family and friends. She was born on May 25, 1940, in Marion, Kentucky to Vada (Teer) Rogers and Cavit Rogers. After graduating high school, she did some work in Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana and New Mexico before she found her beloved state of Colorado. Wanda started working for Emerson in Colorado Springs, Colorado in April of 1961. In 1967 she worked for Hewlett-Packard in Colorado Springs until she decided to retire for the first time after working there for 35 Years in 2002. After retiring from HP, she decided to pursue a new career in the wine industry. In 2002 she went to work for The Winery at Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colorado, which she truly enjoyed and made many more close friends in the community. She later retired for her second time in 2012 but continued to love and support the winery.
Wanda was very adventurous from the many places she travelled to, ski diving, riding motorcycles, snowmobiling, white water rafting, picking corn on the cob and of course fishing whether it be in the deep sea, lake, pond or river.
Wanda is preceded in death by her father Cavit Rogers, mother Vada (Teer) Rogers, siblings Juanita (Teer) Peck, Cavit Rogers Jr, Raymond Rogers, Dorothy Rogers, John Ed Rogers, Perry Rogers, Sylvia Rogers, Patricia (Rogers) Marr and her beloved dogs Taboo, Token and Teeko. She is survived by her brother Leon Rogers along with several much-loved nieces, nephews and very close friends that she considered as family.
Memorial Service is 11AM, Saturday, April 18, 2026, at Mexico Baptist Church located at 175 Mexico Rd, Marion, KY. Interment will follow in Mexico Cemetery.
Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY is in charge of arrangements.

03/23/2026

Catherine Nesbitt, age 77, of Jackson, TN and formerly of Marion, KY, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Jackson, TN.

Catherine was born on July 22, 1948, in St. Louis, MO to the late, Silver and Opal Heidenrich Pigg.

Cathy was a school bus driver for Crittenden Co Board of Education and loved all her kids. She attended Madisonville Community College in the early 80's.

Survivors include her daughter, Donna Marie (Tim) Lilly, of Jackson, TN; two brothers, Carroll Ray (Jan) Pigg, of Marion and Ronnie Pigg, of Missouri; grandchildren, LaTisha Kirkpartrick, of Jackson, TN, Lauren Lambert, of Newbern, TN, Jimmy (Erin) Jenkins, of Marion and Michael (Maddie) Lilly, of Ripley, TN; great-grandchildren, (MA2) Ashton Kirkpatrick, of Norfolk, VA, Colton Lambert, of Dyersburg, TN and Kasey Lambert, of Newbern, TN, Bessie Lilly of Ripley, TN, Ella and Emma Knowlton of Marion, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition, to her parents, Catherine is preceded in death by her life partner, Dennis Joe Nesbitt; sister, Gracie Nesbitt; brothers, Silver and Dennis Pigg; son, Charles Ray; daughter, Melissa Orendoff; grandchildren, Brianna, Matthew and Jonathan.

Funeral services for Catherine Nesbitt will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home at 1:00 PM. Friends may call from 11:00 AM till 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Freedom Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/15/2026

Doyle G. Polk, Jr., age 98, passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Salem Spring Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation in Salem, KY.

Doyle was born on January 18, 1928, in Crittenden County to the late Doyle, Sr. and Ina Stubblefield Polk. He was a proud U.S. Army Veteran, stationed in Germany assisting with the rebuilding effort. Doyle worked for many years at Chrysler Corporation as a dock worker. He loved researching genealogy and local cemeteries. Doyle enjoyed nature and feeding his birds. Above all, Doyle loved his family dearly and cherished time with them.

Survivors include his sister, Linda Perryman and several nieces, nephews, great- nieces and great nephews.

In addition to his parents, Doyle is preceded in death by three sisters, Georgia Nell Polk, Margaret Riley and Billie York; one nephew, Ted Perryman.

Graveside services with military honors will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Frances Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

03/12/2026

Doris Ann Newcom, age 80, of Marion, KY, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Jennie Stuart Medical Center in Hopkinsville, KY. She was a homemaker and a member of Bethany Baptist Church in Sturgis, KY.

She is survived by one son, Ronnie Newcom, Utica, KY; one daughter, LaRae Wilson, Mayfield, KY; five grandchildren, Elizabeth Corley, Cassandra Newcom, Devin Corley, Clayton Newcom and Kaylob Newcom; three great grandchildren, Ray, Esme and Juliet; one brother, H.E. Doom and one sister, Marla Rushing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Doom and Ovella Gillespie Doom, her husband, Norman Newcom, one sister, Darlene West, one brother, L.A. Doom.

Visitation will be from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the funeral home with Bro. Dennis William officiating. Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery in Marion.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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117 W. Bellville Street
Marion, KY
42064

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+12709653171

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http://www.gilbertfunerals.com/

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