Edwin Elbert "Bud" Rankin died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 13 after a brief illness. He was 93. He was preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Lois Jackson Rankin, who died in 2004; by their infant son Richard Earl "Rickey" Rankin in 1954, and by his parents, Earl W. and Beatrice Rankin of Marion, Kentucky. Mr. Rankin is survived by three children: Jaime Stone (Tommy), Marjo Rankin, and Jed Rankin (Susan), all of Marion, and grandchildren Kasey Rankin of London, England, and Jake Rankin of Marion. He is also survived by dear friends Randy and Debbie Goins. A public graveside service for Mr. Rankin will be Saturday, Sept. 19 at 11 a.m. at McDowell Memorial Park, with the Rev. Dr....

Hubert James Hensley "Jim", loving husband, father, grandfather and friend, departed to be with the Lord following a courageous battle with cancer on the morning of Friday, June 28, 2019 while at CarePartners Hospice Solace Center in Asheville. His loving family was by his side. A celebration of Jim's life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Marion with Rev. Warren Owens and Rev. Ashley McCoy-Bruce officiating. Inurnment will follow in the church columbarium. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., prior to the service, at the church. Beam Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the Hensley family. For...