Obituaries
Michael "Mike" Simmons
Aug 4, 2017
Goreville-Michael “Mike” Lee Simmons, 56, departed this life at 3:25pm on Friday, August 4, 2017 at his home. Mike was born on March 1, 1961. As a small child, he was adopted by Jesse L. and Clara “Faye” (Johns) Simmons of Marion. The family relocated to Goreville where Mike graduated from Goreville High School with the class of 1980. Early...
Asia Merie Ellison-Flemmings
Aug 3, 2017
Asia Merie Ellison-Flemmings, age 34, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017. Asia was born on September 10, 1982 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Kimberly Ann (Ellison) Billingsley and Mark Allan Garris. She married Michael Anthony Flemmings in Marion. He survives in Marion. Survivors include her husband- Michael Anthony Flemmings of Marion Mother and Step-Father- Kim and Robert...
Buddy J. Brimm
Jul 31, 2017
Buddy J. Brimm, 81, of Marion, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at 11:05 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Buddy was born June 22, 1936 in Anna the son of Ira and Clara (White) Brimm. He married Barbara Morrison on September 14, 1974 in Marion and together they have shared over 42 years of marriage. He was an...
Ernest B. Arhar
Jul 31, 2017
Herrin- Ernest B. Arhar, 91, of Herrin, passed away at 11:15 AM, Monday, July 31, 2017 at his home. Ernest was born on October 16, 1925 in Beaverdale, PA to Joseph and Mary (Jereb) Arhar. He married Agnes Tanzely on June 16, 1951 in Dunlo, PA. She survives of Herrin. He was a Veteran of the Army Air Force. He...
Carmen R. Hall
Jul 29, 2017
Herrin- Carmen R. Hall, age 87, of Herrin, passed away at 12:53pm on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Sunshine Gardens in Marion. Carmen was born in Colp on November 8, 1929, the daughter of Harry and Della (Brandon) Glenn. She married Thomas M. Hall in Herrin on July 24, 1948. He preceded her in death in March 25, 2010. Mrs....
Carl E. Garris
Jul 28, 2017
Marion- Carl Eugene Garris, Sr. , 82, of Marion, passed away at 5:51 AM, Friday, July 28, 2017 at Integrity of Marion. Carl was born on August 16, 1934 in Williamson County to Beckford and Ruth (Shadowens). He married Alice Jackson. He was a retired mechanic and car salesman. Survivors include- Son- Carl Garris , Jr and wife Pam of...
Donald Orien Vinson
Jul 26, 2017
Herrin- Donald O. Vinson, 68, of Herrin, passed away at 5:49 PM, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Don was born on September 5, 1948 in Herrin to James Carl and Lorene A. (Williams) Vinson. He worked for 20 years at Freeman # 6 Mine as a roof bolter. He was a hardworking man who once saved a man’s...
Donald "Curly" Francis
Jul 26, 2017
Goreville-Donald “Curly” Francis, 74 died at 4:00 AM on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home. Curly was born in Johnson County, a home delivery, to Almus and Vivian (Kelley) Francis. He is survived by his children; Chris and Tina Francis of Goreville, IL, Sammy Francis of Marion, IL and Eric and Chrissy Francis of Crestone, CO, seven grandchildren;...
Ruth Raines Suchocki
Jul 25, 2017
Ruth Raines Suchocki, 90, of Marion passed away on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at 8:16 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Ruth was born in Cairo on May 10, 1927 to Lon and Minnie (Hesson) Raines. She was united in marriage with George J. Suchocki on November 27, 1954, in Cairo. They were married for 32 years before...
Gabriel Alexander-Lee Shelby
Jul 25, 2017
Herrin- Gabriel Alexander-Lee Shelby, infant son of Dakota Allen and Alyssa Dee (Wilson) Shelby, was stillborn at 9:45am on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Survivors include his mommy and daddy- Alyssa and Dakota Shelby of Herrin Big Brother- Cameron Shelby of Herrin Paternal Grandparents- Jason Shelby of Warrenton, MO Rhonda Combs of West Frankfort Maternal Grandparents-...
Virginia Vinson
Jul 24, 2017
Marion-Virginia Vinson, 93, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Integrity Healthcare. Virginia was born on July 20, 1924 in Marion to Jesse Ray and Edith (Atwood) Adams. Survivors include: Daughters-Patricia Ann Stewart of Harrisburg and Sharon Sue Jones of Forest, VA Brother-Charles Wayne Adams Sisters: Donna Jean Jones of Marion Barbara Gail Brock of Geneseo, IL Betty Marie...
Zoe Hampton
Jul 23, 2017
Marion-Zoe Kay Hampton, 15, passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2017 in Carbondale. Zoe was born on February 1, 2002 in Carbondale to Shannon Manson and Malissa Hampton. Zoe attended Marion Jr. High School. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends and was loved by everyone. Survivors include: Mother-Malissa Hampton of Marion Father-Shannon Manson of Madison Brother-Christian Jones of...
Sean Scott Vinyard
Jul 22, 2017
Sean Scott Vinyard, 58, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2017 at 10:44 am at his home. Sean was born November 11, 1958 in Eldorado the son of Paul and Phyllis (Lawrence) Vinyard. He was an electrical lineman retiring from Ameren. Survivors include his: Daughter – Rachel Vinyard of Marion Two grandchildren; Makhi House of Marion Hyson House...
Charles Ray Grimes
Jul 22, 2017
West Frankfort-Charles Ray Grimes, 76, passed away at 10:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 22, 2017, at Herrin Hospital. Charles' wishes were to be cremated. A memorial services will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Charles was born in Marion, Illinois to Dolphus Woodrow Grimes and Samelda Imogene (Presley) Grimes....
Alta Leona Evans Eckols
Jul 19, 2017
Alta Leona (Evans) Eckols, 87, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 3:50 pm at her home in Marion. Alta was born July 3, 1930 in Mt. Vernon, Indiana the son of John William and Minnie (Whetstone) Evans. She married Ralph Eckols on November 1, 1969 in Benton and he preceded her in death in 1977. She...
Rosemary Burns
Jul 18, 2017
Stonefort-Rosemary (Groves) Burns, 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at 4:10pm surrounded by her loving family; husband, Robert Burns, daughter Rosemary Burns and her fiancé Justin Bagley, at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Rosemary was a 1964 graduate of Marion High School. After high school she attended Lockyears Business College in Evansville. After graduating college she came back to...
Jerrie Frances Riley
Jul 16, 2017
Herrin- Jerrie Frances Riley, age 71, of Herrin, passed away at 11:29am on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Jerrie was born in Chicago on April 17, 1946, the daughter of Jerry Lee and Mary Frances (Dawson) Harper. She had worked at Norge, but also worked with the elderly as a private in-home care provider. Survivors include...
Dolores Wilson
Jul 16, 2017
Oxford, MS-Dolores Nadine Wilson, 89, formerly of Marion, died at 3:30pm on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at her home in Oxford. Mrs. Wilson was born on September 28, 1927 in Morehouse, MO to Clyde C. and Nellie O. (Jones) Hostler. She married Doyle S. Wilson, Jr. on September 28, 1944 in Piggott, AR. Mrs. Wilson was a member of the...
Steven Ray Hess
Jul 11, 2017
Harrisburg- Steven Ray Hess, 53, of Harrisburg, formerly of Herrin and Energy, died tragically at 2:30 AM, Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, IN. Steven was born on June 24, 1964 in Herrin to Phyllis (Jarvis) Gulley of Energy. He formerly worked at Aisin in Marion. He was Baptist. In his spare time he enjoyed spending time...
Guy Emery
Jul 9, 2017
Guy Emery, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at 11:50 am at his home in Marion. Guy was born April 7, 1928 the son of Guy and Ethel (Rogers) Emery. He married Betty Jo (Green) Emery and she preceded him in death. He was a veteran, proudly serving in the Army Air Corps. Guy retired from...
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