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11/03/2026

Debra Faye Blaisdell, age 66, of Marion passed away Friday, October 30, 2026 at her home. She was formerly a Loan Officer in the banking industry. She was a Christian and will be waiting for her loved ones in Heaven.

Survivors include her husband, Albert Blaisdell of Marion, KY; daughter, Kim Schlatweiler of Tampa, FL; grandson, Roman Schlatweiler of Tampa, FL and two brothers, Donald Moore of Burna, KY and Dave Moore of Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James Rousseau and Dorris Montgomery Knick and two brothers, Robert Mathis and John Moore.

There will be no visitation or services. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

11/03/2026

David Leon Butler, 79, of Marion, KY passed away October 31, 2026 at Homeplace of Henderson. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a welder at Oklahoma Natural Gas for 36 years. His hobbies included reading, woodworking and traveling,
especially to the Grand Canyon and National Parks. He took many pictures of the places he visited.

Survivors include his wife, Janie Tosh Butler of Marion, KY; sister, Beverly Wells of Yukon, OK and several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne and Evelyn Butler.

Services are scheduled for 2 PM Saturday November 7, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY. The family will receive visitors from 10 AM until service time Saturday at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Donations may be made to Alzheimer's Disease Research at donate.brightfocus.org.

A webcast of the service will be available at Gilbert Funeral Home Inc.

10/28/2026

William "Gordon" Ladd, age 89, of Marion, KY, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Gordon was born on May 27, 1937, in Caldwell County to the late Lawrence and Alpha Newsome Ladd. Gordon served his nation in the U.S. Navy and retired from Ford Motor Company as a factory worker.

He is survived by his wife, Ruth Ann Davidson Ladd; sons, Tim (Sharon) Ladd of Smithland, KY, Keith Ladd of Ledbetter, KY and Steven (Tammie) Ladd of Marion, KY; grandchildren, Christopher Ladd of Marion, KY, JoAnna Ladd of Marion, KY, Victoria Ladd of Marion, KY and Carmen Baum of Smithland, KY; great-grandchild, Raulin Warner.

In addition to his parents, Gordon is preceded in death by his brothers, Emil and Eugene Ladd and sister Dorothy Stromatt.

Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home.

Funeral services will follow at 1:00 PM with Bro. Tony Alexander officiating.

Burial will follow in Mapleview Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

10/27/2026

Shauna Kaye Newman, age 76, of Henderson, KY and formerly of Marion, KY passed away Monday, October 26, 2026, at Redbanks Skilled Nursing Center in Henderson, KY. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church and had worked as a Medical Transcriptionist.

Survivors include two daughters, Melissa (Ronald Eugene) Byers, Newburgh, IN; Jill (Luke) Hunley, Uniontown, KY; four grandchildren, Zachary Aaron Byers, Keely Danielle (Ryan Patrick) Miles, Leah Brooklyn Hunley and Lincoln Charles Hunley; one sister, Susan Jane Carter, Hopkinsville, KY; two brothers, Ronald Paul Fletcher, Marion, KY and Charles Kent Fletcher, Princeton, KY; and several niece and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Everett Odell Fletcher and Martha Jane Ordway Fletcher.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 pm Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Mapleview Cemetery in Marion with Bro. Aaron Brown officiating. Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

10/09/2026

Shirley Faye Byford, born on November 20, 1936, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2026. Raised in the Sugar Grove area, Shirley was a hard worker who spent many dedicated years working at several local sewing factories prior to her retirement.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Eugene F. Byford; her parents, Gobel Travis and Atlanta Georgia Railey Travis; her sisters, Ernestine Scott, Billie Mae Ryan, and Betty Jane Garner; her brothers, Charles Travis and James C. “Bub” Travis; and her half-sisters, Helen Ann Redd, Lou Dawn Davis, Judith Adams, Marilyn Thornton, Karen Travis, and Sharon Diane Travis.

Shirley is survived by her son, Danny E. Byford and his wife, Carolyn, of Marion, KY. She leaves behind three grandchildren: Mandi Shuecraft (Graham) of the Tolu area, Jared Byford (Amy) of Marion, and Rachel Collins (Jeremy) of Marion; as well as six great-grandchildren: Braxton Winders (Lyndsey) of Mayfield, KY, Noah Byford, Jordy Byford, Beau Byford, Cade Collins, and Harper Collins, all of Marion. She is also survived by her brother, Newman Travis (Betty); her half-sisters, Linda Marie Sanders, Patricia Bethe and Greta Ridings (Glenn); her half-brother, William Allen Travis; and several loving nieces and nephews.

Private visitation will be held.

Public graveside services will be held on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM at Mapleview Cemetery with Rev. David LeNeave officiating.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

10/02/2026

Shirley S. Small, 90, of Marion, KY passed away peacefully at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center in Paducah, KY on October 2, 2026. She was a member of Marion Baptist Church, she enjoyed working in her yard, watching UK basketball games, golf and NFL games on TV.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Small of Marion, KY; parents, Robert and Ruth Hughes of Marion, KY; son, Stuart Manley of Dunedin, FL; brothers, Charles Hughes and Robert Hughes; sisters, Anna Maier of Evansville, IN, Mary Stalion of Marion, KY, Mickey Hughes of Huntsville, AL and Jerry Beavers of Marion, KY.
Survivors include her daughter, Julie (Scott) Mellecker of Buckeye, AZ; daughter-in-law, Lois Manley of Dunedin, FL; grandchildren, Jill Mellecker of Seattle, WA, Matt Mellecker of Colorado Springs, CO and Robin Carr of Largo, FL and numerous nieces and nephews.
Services are scheduled for 1 PM Tuesday October 6, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with entombment in Mapleview Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM Tuesday until service time at the funeral home.
Donations may be made to the Crittenden County Historical Society and Museum; the Mary Hall Ruddiman Canine Shelter or the Crittenden County Animal Shelter.

09/29/2026

Kenneth DuWayne Boling, 75, of Dycusburg, KY passed away September 27, 2026 at the Rivers Bend Retirement Community. He was a member of Seven Springs Baptist Church and previously long time member of Frances Baptist Church where he was saved and answered the call to preach.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Shirley Lewis Boling of Dycusburg, KY; daughters, April (Tony) Dunkerson of Salem, KY and Kim (Ronnie) Guess of Marion, KY; grandson, Austin (Lillie) Dunkerson of Salem, KY; granddaughters, Ashleigh Dunkerson of Paducah, KY, Kaitlyn (Jake) Drawdy of Marion, KY and Kendra Guess of Marion, KY; great grandchildren, Kendall Drawdy, Aurora Dunkerson, Jaxton Drawdy and Cayson Drawdy and brother, Raymond Boling of Paragould, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ganes and Mildred O'Bonnon Boling and brothers, Robert Boling, Roger Boling and Donald Boling.

Services are scheduled for 2 PM Thursday October 1, 2026 at Gilbert Funeral Home in Marion, KY with interment in Dycusburg Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 11 AM until service time Thursday at the funeral home.

09/14/2026

Terry Brantley, age 70, of Marion, KY, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2026, at his home.

Survivors include his brother, Karl Brantley and sister, Brenda Brantley.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents, Nathan Jr. and Joyce Wells Brantley; brother, Gerald Brantley and sister, Marie Brantley

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at 2:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Rose Bud Cemetery.

Friends may call from 1:00 PM till service time on Sunday.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

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09/12/2026

James "Jim" Thomas Morrison, age 86, of Marion, KY, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2026, at Crittenden Health and Rehabilitation.

Jim was born on April 29, 1940, in Crittenden County, KY to the late Larnie Morrison and Iva Ray Conger. Jim was known for his strong work ethic and love for his trade. He was a staple in the community through his tire and wheel business, Jim's Wheel Shop. Jim was a dedicated man to his faith, sharing his joy for praise by serving as song leader at multiple local churches.

Survivors include his wife, Brenda Kimsey Morrison; son, Brent (Lindsay) Morrison; granddaughter, Ava Morrison; half-brothers, Mark Morrison and Drew Morrison.

Services for Jim Morrison will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home with Bro. Donnie Winders officiating. Burial will follow in Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Friends may call from 11:00 AM till 12:00 PM at Gilbert Funeral Home on Sunday.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Jim's memory to Whites Chapel Cemetery.

Gilbert Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

08/27/2026

Roy "Jeff" Jeffry Jacobs, age 53, of Marion, KY, passed away on August 24, 2026, at his home.

Jeff was born on February 10, 1973, in Marion to the late Roy Douglas and Sandra Kay Millikan Jacobs. Jeff was a beloved medication tech at Princeton Health and Rehabilitation.

Survivors include his wife, Ashely Jacobs; sons, Shane and Thomas "TJ" Jacobs of Crittenden County; brother, Michael (Teresa) Jacobs of Union County; sisters, Jackie (Buddy) Chandler, Cathy (Ricky) Poindexter and Teresa (Scott) Price all of Crittenden County.

No services are scheduled at this time.

Gilbert Funeal Home is in charge of arrangements.