Mark Alan Carlton

Mr. Mark Alan Carlton, age 71, of Hickman, Kentucky, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his residence.

He was born on March 5, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Guy Morris Carlton and Betty Jean Hill of Hickman, Kentucky.

Mark was a United States Navy veteran and a member of the Christian faith. He enjoyed fishing and gathering pecans, and he deeply cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was especially devoted to his grandchildren, who affectionately called him “Grand Papa Farkle.” Mark was also a loving and devoted son.

In addition to his mother, Betty, he is survived by his daughter, Leah Carlton of Madisonville, Kentucky; and two grandchildren, Kennedy Grace Baldwin and Aslynn Claire Dunbar, both of Madisonville, Kentucky.

He was preceded in death by his father and two brothers, Gary Lynn Carlton and David Morris Carlton.

Graveside services for Mr. Mark Carlton will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 26, 2025, at Brownsville Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends and family are asked to meet at the cemetery at the hour of service.

Hornbeak Funeral Chapel in Hickman is in charge of arrangements.