Linda A. Marcum, age 84, widow of William Marcum, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2026 at the St Joseph Hospital in Lexington, KY. Linda was born January 26, 1941, in Houston, Texas, a daughter to the late Albert and Amelia (Vurick) Colegrove. Early in life she was a waitress in the Congressional Deli in Rockville, MD and after moving to Booneville she was an entrepreneur having owned Linda’s Café and Linda’s Victoria Rose Bed and Breakfast and was a member of the Red Hat Ladies for over 10 years that brought her much enjoyment. In 2009 Linda was presented an “Award of Dedication” by Congressman Hal Rogers and the CEO of TOURSEKY, Jeff Crowe. She was honored by her friends in Booneville with an etched acrylic redbud sign which was placed in the Mayor Charles Long house temporarily and will be moved to the Seale Theatre when renovations are complete. She is survived by 1 son; Del (Lynne) Rolland, Jr. of Brunswick, Maryland, 2 grandchildren; Lisa (Dylan) Tessler and Tate (Kayla) Rolland, 3 great grandchildren; Elyas, Sylas and Delaney, niece; Darleen (Herman) Escamillas, and many other loving family members and friends. Linda was preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Amelia Colegrove, 2 husbands; Del Rolland and William Marcum, 2 sisters Marjorie and Jeanie and 1 brother; Allan Colegrove.
Funeral service held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at the Booneville Funeral Home. The Booneville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
