Obituaries

May 12, 2024

Robert J. Graham, age 84, of West Frankfort, Illinois,  passed away Sunday, May 12, 2024 at his home in West Frankfort, Illinois.Robert was born October 20, 1939 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Havis and Elizabeth (Woodford) Graham. Robert grew up in Herrin, IL and was a 1959 graduate of Herrin High School.  After graduation he started working in the...

May 9, 2024

Allan E. Coumbe, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 9, 2024 at his home at the Lake of Egypt.

Allan was born July 10, 1944 in Bath, New York, a son of Warren and Julia (Potter) Coumbe. He grew up in Bath, NY and attended Haverling School Systerm He joined the US Navy and after his discharge...

May 9, 2024

Jeffrey Don Mandrell, 57, of Marion passed away at his residence on Thursday, May 9, 2024.  He was born in Carbondale, Illinois on February 24, 1967, the son of Laurel and Wanda (Minton) Mandrell.

After high school, Jeff went on to pursue his associate degree at John A. Logan College. He was an avid reader, a wiz...

May 6, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Keim, age 71, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, May 6, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.Mary was born August 25, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois, a daughter of Robert and Dorothy (Melko)  Presley. Mary moved to Southern Illinois in 1990.  She had previously worked at Salvation Army in Chester, IL and at Memorial Hospital in Chester.  She...

May 4, 2024

Patricia Ann Marie (Gasper) Feezor, 85, of Marion, Illinois passed away on May 4, 2024, surrounded by her family shortly after watching Mystic Dan cross the finish line during the Kentucky Derby. Pat was born on November 3, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, and was the daughter of John and Anna (Phillips) Gasper.  Pat’s mother Anna passed away when...

May 2, 2024

Joan Marie Davis, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Joan was born August 31, 1956 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of William and Lola (Kent) Burgess. She married the love of her life, Tim Davis on January 23, 1993. Joan was born in Benton, Illinois and graduated from Mt Carmel...

May 2, 2024

Dorothy L. Lee, age 96, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, May 2, 2024 at Parkway Estates in Marion, Illinois.

Dorothy was born December 27, 1927 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Stephen and Etta (Bradley) Hendrickson. She married the love of her life, Dean Lee on May 07, 1949 in Marion, IL. Dorothy worked several years in the office at...

Apr 30, 2024

Matthew Thomas Uzzle, age 31, of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully and surrounded by his friends and family on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Matthew was born January 09, 1993 in Marion, Illinois, a son of John and Lisa (Leland) Uzzle. He went to many schools in Williamson County, but was a graduate of Herrin...

Apr 20, 2024

William Darryl Galloway, age 76, of Marion, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2024 at his home in Crab Orchard.

William was born May 07, 1947 in Crab Orchard, a son of Walter and Louise (McDonald) Galloway. He married Vickie Lynn Tolbert on July 03, 1981 in Pittsburg and they shared over 30 years of marriage until she preceded him in death...

Apr 20, 2024

Linda Ruth McIntosh, 70 years old of Pittsburg, Illinois passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024. She was born in Eldorado, Illinois on July 6, 1953, the daughter of Ernest and Thelma Prince.

Being a Nana kept Linda young at heart.  She adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with each of...

Apr 20, 2024

Julie Greeson, 62 of Marion, Illinois passed away at 2:05 P.M. on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana surrounded by those she loved the most.

Julie was born on December 15, 1961, in Mattoon, Illinois, the daughter of John Ross and Anna Belle Koester.  She grew up in Charleston, Illinois and was...

Apr 19, 2024

Stephen Jordan was called home by God on April 19th,2024. Stephen was born to Walter and Mary Jordan in Harrisburg, Illinois on January 27th, 1961.

Steve loved fishing, hunting and camping when he was able to. He enjoyed taking the kids out and teaching them how to fish and bait their hooks. He would laugh about how he would spend...

Apr 17, 2024

Tad David Ash, age 54, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at Herrin Hospital.

Tad was born March 09, 1970 in Terre Haute, Indiana, a son of David and Terry (Boerst) Ash. Tad grew up in Newton, IL, where he graduated Newton High School in 1989. For a time Tad was a Professional Wrestler. He started his family...

Apr 13, 2024

Shannon Lynn Byrd, age 71, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Shannon was born April 14, 1952 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Joe and Lillian (Whitney) Newton. Shannon grew up in Goreville, IL, where she graduated High School. She married Roy A. Byrd, and together they started their family. Shannon was...

Apr 11, 2024

Carolyn Sue (Carter) McCoskey went to be with her Lord on April 11, 2024 at 6:30 am.

Sue, as she was known to her family and friends, was born April 24, 1930 and was a life long proud resident of Marion. Her parents were H. Glenn and Beatrice (Deaton) Carter.

Sue graduated from Marion Township High School in 1948 and still kept...

Apr 7, 2024

Sharon Sue Taylor was an angel on earth. Anyone who knew her well would describe her as someone who spread light, love, and positivity in the world. She had a deep connection to nature and animals, wanted the best for everyone, and knew her purpose in life was to live with compassion, helping others. Even during her final hours when...

Apr 7, 2024

Joseph R Cunetto, age 88, formerly of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Delmar Gardens on the Green in Chesterfield, Missouri.

Private burial will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in Saint Louis. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements.

Apr 3, 2024

Paul James Holm Jr., age 80, of Marion, Illinois, was called home for assignment by God Wednesday, April 3, 2024 at Helia Healthcare of Energy in Energy, Illinois. Paul's wisdom, skill, knowledge and expertise, surpassed only by his love and kindness will be sorely missed in this world by all that know and love him.

Paul was born May 29, 1943...

Apr 2, 2024

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Hardy John Dalley at the age of 73. He died tragically in a vehicle accident on April 2 while traveling from Florida back home to Canada. Hardy was a kind and gentle soul, who loved his family with all his heart. He loved to travel and socialize...

Mar 29, 2024

Ronald Duane Lowery, age 79, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, March 29, 2024 at his home.

Ronald was born April 15, 1944 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Donald and Orpha Mae (Lannom) Lowery. Ronald grew up in rural Williamson County on the family farm. After graduating high school he attended Southern Illinois University and later joined the US...