Barbara Evelyn Thatch, 78 of Salem, KY passed peacefully into heaven on April 22, 2024 at Baptist Health Paducah, KY. Barbara was a homemaker who loved her family more than life itself. She is survived by her three children, Tommy (Jill) Croft of Salem; Patty (Jeff) McGrew of Smithland and Sharon (Randy) Crouch of Salem; step-children, Sharon (Randal) Sorg of Powhatan, AR; Sheila Hancock of Oxley, MO; Cindy (Donald) Nickles of Clever, MO and Jonathon (Karen) Thatch of Pocahontas, AR; five...

Gordon Lewis Dickey age 82 of Marion, KY passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services. His occupation was a journeyman in the electrical industry and had been a 50 year member of IBEW Local #531 in LaPorte, IN. He was a member of Dycusburg Lodge #232 F&AM, the Scottish Rite and Order of the Eastern Star. He was also a Kentucky Colonel, an avid car collector and enjoyed motorcycle travel. Gordon is survived by his daughter, Chelle Logan,...

Frances Dean Herrin age 90 of Marion, KY passed away Friday April 5, 2024 at Rivers Bend Retirement Community, Kuttawa, KY. She was of the Baptist faith and had been employed at the Sturgis Pants Factory and the Marion Coffee Shop. Frances is survived by her daughters, Carolyn (Danny) Belt and Debra (Larry) Hearell, Marion, KY and son, Russell Herrin, Marion, KY; brother, Donald E. (Ann) Slaton, Madisonville, KY; five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and several nieces and...

Clinton Osley Truitt, age 67 of Marion, KY passed away April 1, 2024 at Salem Springlake Health and Rehabilitation Center. He had been employed by the KY Highway Department for 25 years and enjoyed collecting antiques, tractors and Ford trucks. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Clinton is survived by his wife, Joni Truitt, Marion, KY; daughter, Becky (Neal) Bryant, Marion, KY; Step Son, Ronald (Jennifer) Durfey, Ft. Knox, KY; grandchildren, Eden, Ryker and...

Barbara Allen Riley age 81, of Marion, KY passed away March 29,2024 at Baptist Health Paducah. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church and had been employed at Potter Manufacturing. Survivors include her sons, Bobby (Vicki) Herron; Donny (Donna) Herron and Eddie (Loretta) Herron, all of Marion, KY; sisters, Nora Belt and Marie Redd, both of Marion, KY; brothers, Mike Tinsley, Florida; Rocky Tinsley and Steve Tinsley, both of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Jennifer Herron, LaDonna...

Charles “Buddy” Orlan Freeman, age 91, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at Livingston Hospital and Healthcare Services. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of Deer Creek Baptist Church and was passionate about his long career working  in the trucking industry. “Buddy” is survived by his daughters, Melinda Gipson, Marion, KY and Carmen (John) Rodgers, Nashville, TN; son, Chris Freeman, Marion, KY; grandchildren, Julie (Kevin) Young,...

Michael Thomas Lanham age 60 of Salem, KY passed away Monday, March 11, 2024 at his home. He enjoyed caring for his animals, playing guitar and was an avid Hot Wheels collector. Michael is survived by his wife of 37 years, Karen Rushing Lanham, Salem, KY; daughter, Kennidy (Cass Bennett) Lanham, Fredonia, KY; nephew, Casey Woodall, Marion, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald Perry and Sherrie Ann Turley Lanham and sister, Dawn Michelle Lanham. Memorial services will be...

Roger Wayne Adams age 76 of Fredonia, KY passed away February 28, 2024 at Continue Care of Western Baptist Hospital, Paducah, KY. Roger was a retired lineman for Kenergy Corporation and served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era. He attended Emmaus Baptist and Bethel Baptist Churches. He was a fan of UK basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals and enjoyed acquiring antiques and collectibles. He is survived by his daughters, Lisa Fox, Benton, KY and Brooke Adams, Hardin, KY;...

Greta Fern Osburn age 77 of Fredonia, KY passed away February 18, 2024 at Crittenden County Health and Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed playing the piano at Baker Baptist Church and was a member of Salem Baptist Church. She had been employed by the Sturgis Pants Factory for many years and retired from the Crittenden County Convalescent Center. In her spare time, Greta enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Greta is survived by her...

Elsie Stone, 101, passed away January 16, 2024 at her Crayne, Kentucky home of almost 52 years. She would have been 102 on March 24th of this year. Elsie was a member of Frances Community Church. When she was 21 years old, Elsie served her country as a Rosie the Riveter while her then husband was serving in the military during WWII. She riveted on airplane wings in the war effort at the Briggs plant in Evansville, Indiana. She also worked at Potter and Brumfield in Marion, Kentucky for a...