Obituaries

Janet Marie Baize

Janet Marie Baize

Aug 26, 2017

Herrin- Janet Marie Baize, age 82, of Herrin, passed away at 9:00pm on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Janet was born in DuQuoin on December 14, 1934, the daughter of Wayne and Georgia (Youngman) Carter.  She married William Gene Baize in DuQuoin on November 14, 1953. He preceded her in death on January 11, 2007. Mrs....

Norman "Ray" Turner

Norman "Ray" Turner

Aug 26, 2017

Norman “Ray” Turner, 92, of Pittsburg, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 7:28 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Ray was born March 14, 1925 in Williamson County the son of Norman and Orpha (Horn) Turner. On August 24, 1962 he married Earlene Dudley in Marion and together they shared over 53 years of marriage until her death...

Robert C. English

Robert C. English

Aug 24, 2017

Marion- Robert Cabble “Bob” English, 83, of Marion, passed away at 10:29 PM, Thursday, August 24, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Bob was born on December 21, 1933 in Sacramento, KY to Perry and Beulah (Worthington) English. He married Cheryl Tague on May 26, 1984 at Marion Second Baptist Church. She survives of Marion. He was a...

Doris Lucille Kenley

Doris Lucille Kenley

Aug 24, 2017

Doris Lucille Kenley, 90, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2017 at 1:50 am at Integrity Health Care. She was born February 26, 1927 in Decatur the daughter of Charles and Dorothy Glasco. She married Stewart Wayne Kenley, he survives of Marion. Doris retired from the Vandalia Correctional Center after 30 years. It was her wish to be...

Harold Worthen

Harold Worthen

Aug 20, 2017

Marion-Harold Worthen, 99, passed away on Sunday evening, August 20, 2017 in his home with his family by his side. Harold was born on October 15, 1917 in Marion to Harold and Mable (Logan) Worthen Sr. He married Lois Spiller on July 31, 1938.  They had two sons. Harold was loved by everyone who knew him and was a kind,...

Emma Maxine Crossley

Emma Maxine Crossley

Aug 20, 2017

Emma Maxine Crossley, age 91, of Lamar, Missouri and formerly of Joplin, Missouri, died Sunday, August 20, 2017 at Truman Healthcare Center. Maxine was born August 8, 1926 in Marionville, Illinois to Jean and Opal (VanVeer) Girtman. After she graduated high school and pursued her career in special education, she ultimately earning her Doctorate of Education.  She was a speech...

John M. Carnaghi

John M. Carnaghi

Aug 18, 2017

Herrin- John M. Carnaghi, age 48, of Herrin, passed away at 4:52pm on Friday, August 18, 2017 at his home in Herrin. John was born on May 2, 1969 in Herrin, the son of Louis C. and Shirlene (Gray) Carnaghi.  He worked for the Carterville School District as the groundskeeper at Tri-C Elementary School.  John was a member of Our...

Joan B. Brueckman

Joan B. Brueckman

Aug 17, 2017

Joan B. Brueckman, 81, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2017 at 2:35 pm at Herrin Hospital. In accordance with Joan's wishes she will be cremated and no services held.  Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with arrangements  

Joan Clark

Joan Clark

Aug 15, 2017

Joan Clark, 69, of Herrin, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 4:49 pm at Herrin Hospital. Joan was born January 20, 1948 in Herrin the daughter of William and Margaret (Ford) Keeling. She married Oscar Clark on October 1, 1966 in Herrin and together they shared over 45 years of marriage until his death on August 18, 2012....

James "Jim" Phillips

James "Jim" Phillips

Aug 14, 2017

Marion-James (Jim) Phillips, 70, formerly Carbondale, passed away at 10:02 p.m., Monday, August 14, 2017 in Herrin Hospital due to complications following surgery. Jim was born January 27, 1947 in Carbondale to John Henry Phillips and Reba Blonn (Frey) Phillips. Survivors include a sister, Doloris Jean Page of Marion and brother Jerry L. Phillips of Carbondale. Nephews Randy and Rick...

Judith Ramona Dunaway

Judith Ramona Dunaway

Aug 14, 2017

Judith Ramona Dunaway, 68, of Christopher, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at 8:48 am at her home. Judith was born December 5, 1948 in Johnston City the daughter of Leon and Beverly (Baker) Wall. She married Tom Dunaway on January 12, 1968 in Johnston City and together they have shared over 49 years of marriage. She was a...

Paul Carr

Paul Carr

Aug 14, 2017

Marshall, KY-Paul Edward Carr, 69, passed away on Monday, August 14, 2017 at his home. Paul was born on January 19, 1948 in Cairo to James and Lela (Abney) Carr. He was a retired captain on a tugboat. Survivors include: Sons: Brad Carr and Tim Carr of Calvert City, KY Grandchildren: Zachary Carr Sarah Carr Ariel Carr Johnathon Carr Brothers-Willie...

Raymond Lee Tartt

Raymond Lee Tartt

Aug 11, 2017

Herrin- Raymond Lee Tartt, age 72, of Herrin, passed away at 8:34am on Friday, August 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Raymond was born in Missouri on May 5, 1945, the son of Sue and Louis Tartt, Sr. He married Lisa Tartt in Herrin on October 28, 1994. She survives in Herrin. Prior to his retirement, Ray worked as a semi-truck...

Tracy Gillum

Tracy Gillum

Aug 8, 2017

Goreville-Tracy Lynn Pedigo Gillum, 49, passed away Tuesday, August 08, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Tracy was born November 21, 1967 in Herrin to Joan (Stacy) Beadle and Kenneth Pedigo. Tracy was employed at Blue Cross Blue Shield in Marion. She enjoyed gardening, writing, reading, and spending time with the light of her life, her granddaughter, Summer. Tracy is...

Jimmy Haseker

Jimmy Haseker

Aug 8, 2017

Creal Springs- Jimmy L. Haseker, 54, 0f Creal Springs, passed away at 2:32 PM, Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at his friend’s home in Johnston City. Jimmy was born on June 19, 1963 in Chicago to Melvin and Agnes (Dempsey) Haseker. He married Tammy Jennings on July 12, 2003 at Marion Third Baptist Church. He and Tammy owned and operated Absolute...

Dennis Whitehead

Dennis Whitehead

Aug 7, 2017

Harrisburg-Dennis Whitehead, 63, passed away on August 7, 2017 at his home. Dennis was born on November 18, 1953 in Williamson County to Leo and Arlene (Singleton) Whitehead. He married Kim Cross on June 1, 1997 in Raleigh. Dennis served in the U.S. Army for 30 years, serving in Afghanistan Operation Enduring Freedom. He worked as a correctional officer at...

Billy Jo Penrod

Billy Jo Penrod

Aug 7, 2017

Buncombe-Billy Joe Penrod, 77, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at his home. Billy was born on May 7, 1940 in Cypress to Fate and Mary (Jones) Penrod. He married Jane Williams on April 19, 1958.  She survives of Buncombe. Billy worked at S.I. Rock Quarry for 45 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and gardening. Survivors include: Wife-Jane Williams...

Leah Naomi Jordan

Leah Naomi Jordan

Aug 7, 2017

Leah Naomi Jordan, 7, of Hurst, passed away on Monday, August 7, 2017 at 8:20 am at her home. Leah was born November 29, 2009 the daughter of Wayne Jordan and Brittany (Shadowens) Jordan. Leah was member of the Pentecostals of Southern Illinois Church of Carterville. Survivors include her: Mother – Brittany Jordan of Hurst Father – Wayne Jordan of...

William "Bill" Woodworth Adams III

William "Bill" Woodworth Adams III

Aug 6, 2017

William “Bill” Woodworth Adams III, 68, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017 at 8:18 am at Liberty Village of Carbondale. Bill was born August 31, 1948 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the son of William Woodworth and Elizabeth Viola (Mills) Adams II. He enjoyed playing pool, training horses and traveling to the Rocky Mountains. Bill worked in maintenance for...

Rose Roberts

Rose Roberts

Aug 5, 2017

Martinton-Rose M. Roberts, 75, passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2017 at her home in Martinton.  She was born on March 19, 1942, the daughter of Vernell and Ina Mae Hall Bell.  She married Philip Roberts in Kankakee on November 11, 1961.  He preceded her in death on November 6, 2010.   Surviving are one son, Philip Glenn (Ruth) Roberts, Jr;...

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