Brenda Joyce Skoog age 82 of Marion, KY left her earthly home to be with her heavenly Father on November 27, 2023 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was a homemaker and had worked at the cafeteria of Crittenden County Schools. She attended Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Brenda is survived by her husband, Gordon Skoog, Marion, KY; daughter, Vicki (Bruce) Von Dwingelo, Marion, KY; sons, Roy Gaskill, Michigan and Michael Zamesnick, California; five...

Gearldine Shouse, 74 of Frances, KY passed November 12, 2023 at her home. She was a former 911 dispatcher for 25 years. Gearldine enjoyed helping others and spent many years volunteering with the Crittenden County Rescue Squad, the American Red Cross and Crittenden Community Hospital Pink Ladies. She was a member of Frances Community Church. Gearldine is survived by her daughter, Yuvonne Shouse; granddaughter, Robyn (Chase) Allen and great grandsons, Ian and Bo Allen; siblings, Charles...

Jane Tinsley age 74 of Marion, KY passed away Sunday, October 29, 2023 at Salem Springlake Care Center. She was a member of Union Baptist Church and had worked at Marion Dry Cleaners. Jane also assisted with Tinsley and Sons Trucking and loved to go shopping and spending time with her family. Jane is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Tinsley, Marion, KY; sons, Glen (Abbey) Tinsley and Matt (Tabby) Tinsley, both of Marion, KY; sister, Marilyn Baggett, Madisonville, KY;...

Laquetta Joyce Taylor Gardner of Marion, KY entered into her heavenly home at the age of 82 on Friday, October 27, 2023.    Preceded in death by her husband William Travis Gardner, her parents Hanley and Myrtle Taylor, and brother Eddie Ray Taylor. She is survived by her 5 children: Mark (Katherine) Gardner of Dixon, KY; Barry (Denise) Gardner of Shelbyville KY; Jan (Kirk) Strickland, ; Nancy Fidler (Russ Petrucha), and Richard (Amanda) Gardner of Marion KY; thirteen...

Dale Johnson Phelps age 79 of Fredonia, KY passed away October 24, 2023 at the Caldwell County Medical Center. He had retired from the Department of Agriculture after 25 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. Dale enjoyed riding his ATV and took pride in gardening and his greatest satisfaction was sharing his harvest with many friends and family. In addition, he loved cooking and barbecuing. He is survived by his wife Debbie Phelps, Fredonia, KY; son, David (Becky) Phelps,...

Nancy J. Croft of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023. Nancy was the daughter of the late Garland & Mildred Griffin. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dwayne Croft of Lola, KY. Nancy is survived by two children, Bryan Guess, Marion, KY and Tammy McIntyre, Paducah, KY; three sisters, Shirley Wells, Sullivan, KY; Judy Engel, Evansville, IN and Kay (JD) Grimes, Marion, KY; grandson, Griffin Guess, Plainfield, IN; nieces and nephews include, Rhonda and Roseanne,...

Frankie “Frank” Jr. Catilla age 89 of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY. Mr. Catilla was a devoted Christian and member of New Union Baptist Church. He served his God and country as a United States Navy veteran,retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was well known as a painter for over 50 years. He is survived by daughters, Sharon (Bennett) Smith, Marion, KY and Diane (Jeff) Williams, Alabama; sister,...

Ronald “Ron” Dale Padget age 81 of Marion, KY passed away Tuesday September 19, 2023 at his home. Ron was a member of Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was a general contractor for 64 years. He spent many hours in community service volunteering at the local food bank and served as president of the Mattoon Fire Department. He organized Christmas lighting at the Crittenden County Courthouse and was the chairman of The Heritage Day’s Festival committee and was...

Raymond Eugene Walker age 97 of Salem, KY passed away September 6, 2023 at Providence Pointe Healthcare in Paducah, KY. Eugene was a farmer and self employed as a core driller having owned and operated his own business. Upon retirement from that business, he began a new occupation as a water hauler and served numerous families in the area. He was a well loved member of the community and admired by all whom he served. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Life in Christ...

Tresa Faye Hunter age 74 of Marion, KY passed away August 29, 2023 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. She had worked for over twenty years at Quality Day Care in Marion, KY. Tresa was of the Baptist faith and served as a Sunday school teacher at Marion Baptist Church. She loved her family and was a fan of all music. She relished her roots as a native of Detroit and was especially fond of the Motown Sound. Survivors include her children, Andrea Shemwell, Marion, KY;...