Obituaries

Bonnie Davis

Bonnie Davis

Apr 10, 2025

Bonnie (Cagle) Davis, aged 81 years, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois, with her children at her side.

Bonnie was born May 21, 1943, in Albany, California, to Elmer and Goldie (Weaver) Cagle.  She married Ronald Gene Davis on January 9, 1961, in Marion, Illinois.  They were married for 47 years before Ronald passed...

Charles Samuel Arnold

Charles Samuel Arnold

Apr 9, 2025

Charles Samuel Arnold passed away peacefully at home on April 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was born on March 13, 1935, to Charles Cecil Arnold and Pearl Phillips Arnold in Marion, Illinois. He was a 1953 graduate of Marion High School where he was active in football and baseball. Ater high school he went to work for Bearden...

Mark Thomas Roberts

Mark Thomas Roberts

Apr 6, 2025

Mark Thomas Roberts of Marion, Illinois, passed away at his home on April 6, 2025, surrounded by friends and family. He was 53 years old. Born on May 16, 1971, in San Bernardino, California, Mark brought warmth, laughter, and love into the lives of all who knew him. On May 5, 2001, Mark married his soulmate, Michelle—the beginning of a...

Chad Aaron Spiller

Chad Aaron Spiller

Apr 1, 2025

Chad Spiller, age 38, of Marion, IL passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, April 1, 2025. He was born on June 17, 1986, in Carbondale, IL, the son of Harry and Shirley Spiller. 

Chad was a 2003 graduate of Marion High School. He was proudly enlisted in the United States Navy from 2007-2011 as a fireman and machinist. He...

Lana Christine Russell

Lana Christine Russell

Mar 31, 2025

Lana Christine Russell (née Estes) passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and strength. Born on August 28, 1962, in Carbondale, Illinois, she was the beloved daughter of James Neil Estes and Zelpha Joan Estes (née McBride).

Christine is survived by her devoted husband, Kent Russell; her cherished daughter, Zelpha Russell; and her...

Walter Eugene Vaughn

Walter Eugene Vaughn

Mar 30, 2025

Walter Eugene "Gene" Vaughn passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Carbondale, Illinois.  

Gene was born July 12, 1942, in Creal Springs, the son of Walter and Vivian (White) Vaughn.

He worked in the auto industry, the maintenance department at SIU and Tuck Tape.  He honorably served in the United States Army.

Gene enjoyed riding horses in his younger years on the...

Diana Jackson

Diana Jackson

Mar 29, 2025

Diana Jackson, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2025, at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Diana was born in Murphysboro, Illinois, to Walter Cochran and Gloria Calvert Fisher. Throughout her life she lived and worked various occupations in multiple states including Tennessee, Mississippi, and Texas before returning to Illinois when she retired. Diana was married to Harry Ausburn for...

Donna Sue Eastman

Donna Sue Eastman

Mar 29, 2025

Donna Sue (Kelley) Eastman, lifelong resident of Goreville, Ill., died at home at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2025. She was 82.

With her creative energy, independent spirit, and “people first” approach to life, Donna was a true original. She was a talented artist, a gardener with the biggest green thumb we’ve ever seen, and a witty writer of a hometown...

Myra Gwen Wristen

Myra Gwen Wristen

Mar 28, 2025

Myra Gwen (Buckner) Wristen, 76, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at her home on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Gwen was born on August 9, 1948, in Carbondale, Illinois, to Vernon and Helen (Sanders) Buckner. She dedicated over 36 years of her life as an office manager in the radiology department at Herrin Hospital, where she was...

Mary Jane Norris-Baldwin

Mary Jane Norris-Baldwin

Mar 25, 2025

Mary Jane Norris-Baldwin (née Craig) was born on August 9, 1951, in Marion, Illinois, to Harry and Gloria (nee Owens) Craig. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Mary passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories.

Mary was a homemaker who found immense joy in the simple pleasures of life. She had a deep love for the...

Donna Sue Peebles

Donna Sue Peebles

Mar 22, 2025

Donna Sue Peebles

Donna Sue Peebles, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the age of 87. Surrounded by the love and care of family and friends, she spent her final days embraced by those who cherished her— a testament to the deep love and devotion she gave so generously throughout her life....

Danny Lee Summers

Danny Lee Summers

Mar 17, 2025

Danny Lee Summers, 87, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 17, 1937, in Royalton, Illinois, the son of Flossie and Lindsey Summers.

On October 28, 1966, Danny married the love of his life, Shirley, and they shared many wonderful years together until her passing on February 27,...

Robert Christie

Robert Christie

Mar 14, 2025

Robert Russell Christie, age 84, of Creal Springs, went peacefully to be with his Lord and Savior on March 14, 2025.

Robert was born on May 11, 1940, in Carbondale, IL to George and Margaret Christie. He married the love of his life Patricia Chason on June 4, 1960, in Chattahoochee, FL. As a result of their union, they had three...

Linda Hamburg

Linda Hamburg

Mar 13, 2025

Linda Gail Hamburg (Goodson)

January 2, 1950 – March 13, 2025

Linda Gail Hamburg (Goodson) of Creal Springs, Illinois passed away at her home from an aortic aneurysm on March 13, 2025.

Loving wife, mother, grandmother, friend, and colleague to many in her hometown of Chicago and subsequently in the communities of Homewood, Illinois and Smackover, Arkansas before enjoying a peaceful retirement in...

Rebecca Lee (Murphy) Taborn

Rebecca Lee (Murphy) Taborn

Mar 12, 2025

Rebecca Lee Murphy, aged 69, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away at 4:43 PM on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at her residence. In accordance with her wishes, she will be cremated, and memorial services will be held privately.

Born on October 23, 1955, in Harrisburg, Illinois, Rebecca was the daughter of the late Dixie L. Brothers and Louis A. Murphy. She...

Dorothy Lee Beasley

Dorothy Lee Beasley

Mar 12, 2025

Dorothy Lee Beasley (née Hayes), 96, of Creal Springs, passed away on March 12, 2025, at Harrisburg Medical Center. She was born on December 29, 1928, in Corinth, Illinois, to Elmer and Maxine (Parks) Hayes.

Dorothy was a devoted homemaker and cherished time with her family. She married Carl V. Beasley, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Mary Norris

Mary Norris

Mar 11, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Norris, 52, of Marion, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on January 24, 1972, in Herrin, Illinois, to Howard Wilford Norris Jr. and Elizabeth Mae (McKee) Norris.

Mary dedicated her life to caring for others, working as a home health aide. She was a past member of the Church of...

Judy Trombetta

Judy Trombetta

Mar 9, 2025

Judy Jean Trombetta, 78, of Marion, Illinois passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 9, 2025, with her beloved family by her side. She was born on December 2, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of John Sutowski and Mary “Terri” (Cecil) Sutowski.

On May 27, 1983, Judy married the love of her life, Donald Edward Trombetta. Together, they built...

Sooryun Larrow

Sooryun Larrow

Mar 8, 2025

Mrs. Sooryun “Sachiko” Lee Larrow's Story

June 30, 1938 - March 8, 2025

Sooryun “Sachiko” Lee Larrow also known as Momma-san - age 86 of Round Rock, Texas, formerly of Riverview, Florida went Home to be with the Lord while in Herrin, Illinois on a deaf revival weekend with her daughter, Marie S. Aguado. She was filled with the Holy Spirit on...

Gary L. Howton

Gary L. Howton

Mar 7, 2025

Gary Lee Howton, age 76, of Carrier Mills, went peacefully to be with his lord and savior on March 7, 2025, at 6:20 pm, at his home surrounded by his family after a short battle with cancer.

Gary was born on March 18, 1948, in Rudement, IL. He was one of twelve children born to James and Lillian Howton. He had...