Obituaries

David C. Godfrey

David C. Godfrey

Sep 17, 2017

Bush – David C. Godfrey, age 69, of Bush, passed away at 5:41pm on Sunday, September 17, 2017 at his home in Bush. David was born in Holland, Michigan on September 15, 1948, the son of Earnest C. and Marianna (Aardema) Godfrey. He married Linda Carter in Holland, Michigan on December 3, 1977. She survives in Bush. Mr. Godfrey attended...

Deloris Page

Deloris Page

Sep 16, 2017

Marion-Deloris “Dee” Jean Page, 85, passed away on Saturday, September 16, 2017 in Integrity Health Care of Marion. Deloris was born on July 15, 1932 in Williamson County to John Henry and Reba Blonn (Frey) Phillips. She married Carl Page on December 22, 1951 in Marion.  Carl preceded her in death on October 20, 2016.  They enjoyed 64 wonderful years...

Roger Dale Bozarth

Roger Dale Bozarth

Sep 15, 2017

Marion- Roger Dale Bozarth, age 61, of Marion, passed away at 3:02pm on Friday, September 15, 2017 at his home in Marion. Roger was born in Marion on January 25, 1956, the son of Herman and Olga (Meadows) Bozarth. Prior to his retirement, he had worked as a painter and drywall finisher. Survivors include his three children- Mandy and James...

Julie Anna Chase

Julie Anna Chase

Sep 15, 2017

Vienna- Julie Anna Chase, age 59, of Vienna, formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, September 15, 2017 at Union County Hospital. Miss Chase was born January 26, 1958 in Marion, Illinois, the daughter of Harold L. and Geneva (Todd) Chase. She was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Marion. Survivors include: Brother- Jeff Chase and wife Nancie...

Ethel Susan Bayles

Ethel Susan Bayles

Sep 11, 2017

Herrin-Ethel Susan (Sweeney) Bayles, 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 3:56 PM, Monday, September 11, 2017. Sue was born February 12, 1933, in Sulphur, Louisiana, to Mason and Flora Bell (Hewitt) Sweeney. She married James L. Bayles on June 7, 1952, in Lake Charles, LA, he preceded her in death on November 14, 2011....

Loren Carter

Loren Carter

Sep 10, 2017

Paducah-Loren D. Carter, 87, formerly of Marion, passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at the Superior Care Home in Paducah surrounded by his family. Loren was born in White County on April 25, 1930 to Harold and Ruby (Wright) Carter. He married Eliza Pyle and they shared 50 years of marriage.  She preceded him in death on May 22,...

John F. Bittle

John F. Bittle

Sep 10, 2017

John F. Bittle, 76, of Marion, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Sunday, September 10, 2017 at 5:55 am at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. John was born February 12, 1941 in Carbondale, the son of John Hubert and Reba Mae (Peterson) Bittle. He married Diane Arnold on December 9, 1967 in Herrin and together they...

J.B. Tipton

J.B. Tipton

Sep 10, 2017

J. B. Tipton, 83, of Charlotte, NC went home to be with the Lord, October 10th, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. Born October 27th 1933 in Yancey County NC, he was the son of the late Jake and Ethel Tipton. J.B. was the loving husband of the late Jenella Tipton who died September 17th 2003. He...

Alice Janette "Sue" McNail

Alice Janette "Sue" McNail

Sep 8, 2017

  Alice Janette “Sue” McNail, 86, formerly of Marion, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on September 8, 2017 at her home in Longview, Texas surrounded by family. Born September 22, 1930 in Marion, Illinois, she was the daughter of George and Velma Morse Groves.   She graduated from the Johnston City High School in 1948.  She married...

Richard Green

Richard Green

Sep 7, 2017

Simpson-Richard Dennison (“Dick”) Green born July 7, 1951 passed from this life Sept. 7th, 2017; at his home in Simpson, Illinois. He resided in Kankakee, IL until he relocated to Simpson, IL in 1989 He is survived by his wife Pat Green; 2 daughters: Kelly Sue Green (Mark Cooper) of Kankakee, IL, Terry Ann French( Mike French) of Pleasant Prairie,...

Thomas Clinton Clark

Thomas Clinton Clark

Sep 7, 2017

Herrin- Thomas Clinton Clark, age 70, passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Thomas was born in Cairo on January 26, 1947, the son of Harry and Ethel (Eddelman) Clark. He married Darlene Rose. She survives.  Prior to his retirement, Mr. Clark worked as an auxiliary operator at a power plant. As per his wishes, he will...

Hilda F. Smith

Hilda F. Smith

Sep 5, 2017

Hilda F. Smith, 96, of Bowling Green, Kentucky, formerly of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 4:33 pm at the Christian Health Center surrounded by her family. Hilda was born April 20, 1921 in White Ash the daughter of Peter P. and Luella (Wolverton) Wisek. She married Valice W. Smith on August 1, 1946 in Johnston City...

Nellie Canady Eroh

Nellie Canady Eroh

Sep 4, 2017

Thompsonville-Nellie Canady Eroh, infant daughter of Lonny Bailey Jr. and Alicia Eroh, passed away on Monday, September 4, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Nellie was born on July 31, 2017 in Carbondale. Survivors include: Mother-Alicia Eroh of Thompsonville Father-Lonny Bailey Jr. of Mt. Vernon Brother-Scott Lindsey Eroh of Thompsonville Maternal grandparents-Donald and DeEtta Eroh Jr of Thompsonville Maternal great...

Dorothy Jean Disney

Dorothy Jean Disney

Sep 1, 2017

Dorothy Jean Disney passed away peacefully at 2:28 am September 1, 2017 with her daughter at her side at Missouri Baptist Hospital. Dorothy was born on December 30, 1927, in Marion, Illinois, to William Ralph and Mary Estel (Smothers) Greeney. Dorothy graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1946. On March 16, 1946, she married Arthur Craig Disney, who preceded...

Virginia Ann Harlow

Virginia Ann Harlow

Sep 1, 2017

Herrin- VIRGINIA ANN HARLOW, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 9:15pm on Friday, September 1, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Virginia was born in Fort Benning, Georgia, the daughter of Herbert C. and Lena Faye (Gullic) Duncan.  She married Willis Edward “Bill” Harlow in Mount Vernon, Illinois on June 24, 1951. They shared more than sixty-three years of marriage, until...

Bob (Bobby Lee) Follis

Bob (Bobby Lee) Follis

Aug 30, 2017

Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home Bob (Bobby Lee) Follis obituary and picture **Please use flag** Bob (Bobby Lee) Follis was born October 21st, 1925 and passed away on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017. He lived in the Marion area where he played football in high school. After graduation, he joined the Navy and was stationed at the Panama Canal as a clerk during...

A. Louise Pease

A. Louise Pease

Aug 30, 2017

A. Louise Pease, 89, of Carbondale, passed away on Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at 8:45 am in Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Louise was born December 24, 1927 in Marion the daughter of Ralph and Vada (Scott) Sumner. She married Eugene Pease on November 9, 1947 in Marion and together they shared over 57 years of marriage until his death on December...

Jackie Boles

Jackie Boles

Aug 29, 2017

Marion-Jackie Laverne Boles, 76, passed away on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jackie was born on June 27, 1941 in Marion to Jack and Ruby Faye (Emery) Boles. He married Sue Lukens in Herrin on October 20, 1962. Jackie served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Enterprise from 1960-1964 during the Cuban Crisis. He was...

Dormand Cole

Dormand Cole

Aug 28, 2017

Marion-Dormand Cole, 86, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at the Illinois Veteran’s Home in Quincy. Dormand was born on September 27, 1930 in Paragould, Arkansas to Chester and Beatrice (Rogers) Cole. He married Barbara Ross on December 23, 1950 in Senath, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on January 17, 2014. Dormand served in the U.S. Army during...

Tommie R. Cole

Tommie R. Cole

Aug 26, 2017

Herrin- Tommie R. Cole, age 60, of Herrin, passed away at 11:16pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Tommie was born in Chicago Heights on June 13, 1957, the son of Vernon and Mary (Hill) Cole.  He married Pam Triplett in Herrin on July 28, 1978. She survives in Herrin. Tommie worked at AISIN...

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