Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc.

Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc. Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc., Funeral service & cemetery, 117 W. Bellville Street, Marion, KY.

Jerry Lee Marshall, Sr., 74, of Marion, Kentucky passed away July 28, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member of...
07/29/2026

Jerry Lee Marshall, Sr., 74, of Marion, Kentucky passed away July 28, 2026 at Baptist Health Paducah. He was a member of Marion Second Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Debra Marshall of Marion, KY; children, Jerry (Medara) Marshall, Jr. of Marion, KY, Heather Marshall of Duncan, OK, Kelly (Annslee) Bass of Marlow, OK and Anna Marie Krumbolz of Joshua Tree, CA; stepchildren, Barbara (Otis) Long, James Grissom and Amy McDowell; sisters, Reta (Gary) Qualman, Bonnie Jackson and Eva Hutchison; sisters-in-law, Linda Marshall and Linda Darrick and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Onia Lillian Marshall and several brothers and sisters.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Friday July 31, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Whites Chapel Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5-8 PM Thursday and from 9 AM until service time Friday at the funeral home.

A webcast of the service will be available at www.gilbertfunerals.com.

Steve Jones, 75, of Marion, KY passed away July 26, 2026 at Livingston County Hospital. He was born in Marion, KY on Dec...
07/29/2026

Steve Jones, 75, of Marion, KY passed away July 26, 2026 at Livingston County Hospital. He was born in Marion, KY on December 9, 1950. He married Linda Crider in September 1969. Together they had two children: Kristi and Matt. He most recently attended Marion First Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Growing up, his father was a Cumberland Presbyterian Minister and he attended several churches with his family throughout his life including Mt. Gilead in Greenville, Illinois and Grace Church in Lincoln Park, Michigan.

Steve was an entrepreneur from an early age and could always be counted on to come up with great ideas and to see them through. In his early married days he served as a police officer in Taylor, Michigan. In Kentucky, he started several successful
ventures, too many to list. He loved being a car dealer. He started and ran a commercial metal fabrication business. He was a very talented auctioneer. Most recently he ran Jones Auto Sales and Salvage with his son Matt and started StuffBrokers Pawn.
He loved anything with wheels and a motor and was an avid car and motorcycle enthusiast. Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.

Survivors include his daughter, Kristi (Dru) Tischer of Shawnee, OK; grandson, Hayden; brother, Ed; brother-in-law Pete; and several nieces, nephews, and other extended family and close friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Jones; son, Matthew James Jones; parents, Rev. James Houston and Elizabeth Jones; brother and sister-in-law, Don (Bonnie) Jones; sister, Faye Atwell and nephew, Jason Jones.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday August 1, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time at the funeral home.

A webcast of the service will be available at http://www.gilbertfunerals.com. (http://www.gilbertfunerals.com./)

Donations may be made to: American Foundation For Su***de Prevention at afsp.org in honor of Linda Jones and Matthew James Jones.

Deborah Kay Melton, age 65, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was the owner of Pilot ...
07/25/2026

Deborah Kay Melton, age 65, of Marion, KY passed away at her home on Friday, July 24, 2026. She was the owner of Pilot Car Service and was of the Church of Christ faith.

Survivors include her husband, Everett Melton, Marion, KY; her mother, LaMarilus Stoddard Peace, Greenville, KY; three daughters, LaRessa Melton, Marion, KY, Johnna Henager, Eddyville, KY and Kayla Henry, Marion, KY; one son, Ryan Dunning, Sturgis, KY; 12 grandchildren, Dillan (Emma) West, Brysen Baker, Brystin Dunning, Kaden (Emily) Langston, Leauna West, Bryanna Dunning, Jaycee Baker, Jackson Jones, Gracen Faughn, Sofia Fitch, Oakley Faughn, Jozie Fitch; two great grandchildren, Elinore Collins and Ridge Collins; one brother, Bobby (Melinda) Peace, Greenville, KY; one sister, RaVae (Tim) Dorris, Dunmor, KY; one brother-in-law, Mike Ashley, Greenville, KY and several nieces and nephews.

Deborah was preceded in death by her father, Bob Peace and biological mother, Geraldine Saia Peace and one sister Teresa Ashley.

Visitation will be Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. Funeral services be at 1:00 pm at the funeral home on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Burial will follow in Crowell Cemetery in Crittenden County.

A webcast of the service will be available at www.gilbertfunerals.com.

07/15/2026

Ronald Garrett Shinall, age 79, passed away in the early morning hours on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at home in Crittenden County.

Survivors include his daughter, Rhonda Elaine Shinall, son, Ronald Keith Shinall, grandchildren; Tiera Taylor, Floyd Taylor, Bryson Shinall, and Brandon Shinall, great grandchildren; Kameron Trae Taylor, Elijah Michael Taylor, Gannon Ray Taylor, Dagen Morrison Taylor, Gaia Storm Shinall, Yue Elaine Shinall, Branson Shinall, Beau Shinall and Thalia Elaine Kaida Bates.

Ronald is preceded in death by his wife, Anna Elaine Shinall; parents, Jesse James Shinall and Elizabeth Scott; brother, James Shinall.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Austin Valentine, Sr., 77, of Paducah, Kentucky died in the early morning hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Ray and...
07/14/2026

Austin Valentine, Sr., 77, of Paducah, Kentucky died in the early morning hours of Monday, July 13, 2026, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Austin was born on May 15, 1949, in Metropolis, Illinois, to the late Simeon “Sim” and Ruth (Ham) Valentine.

After the passing of both of his biological parents, Austin, who was 6 years old at the time, was adopted by the late James Buchanan and Myrtle (Bryan) Valentine of Elkhart, Indiana.

Austin was preceded in death by his birth parents; adopted parents; sisters, Ruth (William) Pitts and Henrietta Schultz; brothers, Henry Valentine, Charles Valentine, Virgil Valentine and James L. (Valentine) Schultz.

Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Linda Lee (Croft) Valentine; sons, Austin (Cari) Valentine, Jr. and James Adam (Angie) Valentine; grandsons, Austin Michael Valentine, David James Valentine and Matthew Russell Valentine; sisters, Dollie (Deon) Osman and Alice (Bobbie) Randolph; one brother, Albert Valentine and numerous nieces and nephews.

Services are scheduled for 1 PM Saturday July 18, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time Saturday at the funeral home.

A webcast of the service will be available at www.gilbertfunerals.com.

Barbara Lynn Gross, age 66, of Fredonia, KY, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care ...
07/10/2026

Barbara Lynn Gross, age 66, of Fredonia, KY, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah, KY.

Barbara was born on September 22, 1959, in Chicago, IL, to the late Floyd and Mary Louise Stiller Gross. Barbara was a member of the Friends of Crittenden County Public Library and a longtime member of Frances Community Church. For many years, Barbara opened her heart and home to numerous foster children and left a lasting impact on them all.

Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer (Maggie) Tipton and Lacy Carter; son, Marshal Brown; sister, Theresa Ruth Baker; bonus grandchildren, Brandon Tipton, Karson Oliver, Waylin Carter and Hudson Lee; bonus greatgrandchild, Rhiannon Tipton; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Barbara is preceded in death by her twin grandchildren, Conner and Chloe Tipton; sister, Mary Louise Spindler and brother, William Harold Gross.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2:30 PM at Frances Cemetery in Frances, KY with Bro. Butch Gray officiating.

Friends may call from 1:00 PM till 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion.

Barbara F. Vaughn, 83, of Marion, KY passed away July 7, 2026 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of...
07/07/2026

Barbara F. Vaughn, 83, of Marion, KY passed away July 7, 2026 at Crittenden County Health and Rehab. She was a member of Marion Church of Christ.
Survivors include her husband, Paul Franklin Vaughn; children, Stephen Paul Vaughn and Matthew Vernon Vaughn; grandchildren, Thomas, Michael, Eleanor, David, Mabel and Marcus and sisters, Stella and Rita.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Vernon and Ruth Buttrey; brother, Gary and sister, Bettie.
Graveside services are scheduled for 2:30 PM Saturday July 11, 2026 at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion, KY with interment to follow. The family will receive visitors from Noon Saturday until 2 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY.

Daniel Wayne Lynch, age 33, of Murray, KY and formerly of Marion, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home.Daniel was b...
06/29/2026

Daniel Wayne Lynch, age 33, of Murray, KY and formerly of Marion, passed away on June 26, 2026, at his home.

Daniel was born on January 19, 1993, in Dallas TX, to the late David Lynch and Lisa Nelson Lynch. Daniel worked as the Breakdown Coordinator for Paschall Truck Lines, Inc. He was a man of deep faith and fierce patriotism, possessing a lifelong love for God and his country. Outside of his devotion to his values, Daniel found great joy in the simpler things in life: he was an avid enthusiast of fi****ms and knives, and he spent countless hours surrounded by music, especially when he had a guitar in his hands.

Survivors include his fiancé, Loria Spears; mother, Lisa Lynch; sisters, Taylor Lynch and Amanda Lynch; aunt, Vanessa Coleman; uncle, Buddy (Angela) Lynch.

He is preceded in death by his father, David Lynch.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home with burial to follow in Deer Creek Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Celebrating 50 Years of Devotion and Community Trust. The Gilbert Family and the staff of Gilbert Funeral Home cordially...
06/26/2026

Celebrating 50 Years of Devotion and Community Trust.

The Gilbert Family and the staff of Gilbert Funeral Home cordially invite you to join us in commemorating our 50th Anniversary.

For 50 years, it has been our profound privilege to serve and support our community during life’s most difficult moments. We invite you to share an afternoon of reflection, fellowship, and gratitude as we look back on our history and forward to continuing our legacy of care.

Kathy L. Williams, 76, of Marion, KY, passed away on June 19, 2026, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Freed...
06/21/2026

Kathy L. Williams, 76, of Marion, KY, passed away on June 19, 2026, at her home in Marion, KY. She was a member of Freedom General Baptist Church and was a retired coal miner.

Kathy loved her grandchildren with all her heart and cherished every moment spent with her family. She enjoyed reading, working crossword puzzles, raising cows alongside her husband, and caring for their beloved beagles. After retiring from the coal mining industry at Dotiki Mine, she worked in the cafeterias at Crittenden County Middle School and Crittenden County High School for 10 years, where she enjoyed serving and getting to know generations of local students.

Survivors include her husband, Doug Williams of Marion, KY; daughter, Sarah (Todd) Riley; son, Jeremy (Teresa) Wilkerson; stepchildren, Jeff (Cassie) Williams, Melody Howard, and Robbie Williams; sisters, Linda Boster, Glenda Moore, Paula Tipton, and Janey Webb; grandchildren, Jeremy (Crystal) Williams, Brittany (Sean) Dowdy, Jordan Williams, Logan (Kyra) Wilkerson, Paxton (Carston) Riley, Payton Riley, Jeffery (Samiah) Williams, Justin Williams, Jarrod Kennedy, and Josh Thorpe; and 10 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Earl Glenn and Pauline Writtenberry; son, Glenn Wilkerson; granddaughter, Shana Thorpe; and sister, Carolyn Blanford.

Services are scheduled for 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY, with interment in Freedom Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to Freedom Cemetery, 1076 SR 120, Marion, KY 42064, or Rosebud Cemetery, 5757 US 60 East, Marion, KY 42064.

Address

117 W. Bellville Street
Marion, KY
42064

Telephone

+12709653171

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Gilbert Funeral Home, Inc. posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category