Obituaries

Joyce June Stacy

Joyce June Stacy

Jul 7, 2017

Herrin- Joyce June Stacy, 83, of Herrin, passed away at 7:39 PM, Friday, July 7, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Joyce was born on August 2, 1933 in Herrin to Elsie King. She was a homemaker and cared for her family, but worked many years as a caregiver for Mattingly’s Nursing Home in Energy and the Williamson County Programs on Aging....

Everett Henshaw, Jr.

Everett Henshaw, Jr.

Jul 6, 2017

Everett Henshaw, Jr., 82, of Carterville, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at 4:15 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. “Junior” was born May 15, 1935 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Everett, Sr. & Edith (Hogue) Henshaw. He married Connie Fetters on July 29, 1983 in Marion and together they...

Nicholas Timothy Smith

Nicholas Timothy Smith

Jul 4, 2017

West Frankfort- Nicholas Timothy "Nick" Smith, 28, of West Frankfort, died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident at 10:18 PM, Tuesday, July 4, 2017 in Herrin. Nick was born on February 14, 1989 in LaGrange, IL to Scott and the late Elizabeth Anne (Steinlicht) Smith. He was engaged to be married to Tiffany Minton of West Frankfort. He currently...

Tilden Parks, Jr.

Tilden Parks, Jr.

Jul 3, 2017

Marion- Tilden Parks, Jr., 95, of Marion, died at 9:35, AM, Monday, July 3, 2017 at Carrier Mills Nursing and Rehab. Tilden was born on September 1, 1921 in Williamson County, IL to Tilden and Margaret (Allen) Parks. He married Rosalie Roberts on April 14, 1945 in Harrisburg. She preceded him in death on February 24, 2005. He was retired...

Adam Mays

Adam Mays

Jul 2, 2017

Johnston City-Adam R. Mays, 39, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 in Owensboro, KY. Adam was born on June 7, 1978 in Herrin to Kenneth and Gwen (Finney) Mays. He married Casey Haught in Williamson County on September 15, 2013.  She survives Adam worked for Pepsi. He loved to fish, work on cars and spend time with his family....

Ray Jr. Almaroad

Ray Jr. Almaroad

Jul 2, 2017

Goreville- Ray Jr. Almaroad, age 85, of Goreville, passed away at his home in Goreville on Sunday, July 2, 2017. Ray was born in Boaz, Illinois in Massac County on July 15, 1931, the son of Ray B. and Sarah “Alice” (Meyers) Almaroad. He married Marjorie A. Meneese on September 24, 1949. Together, they shared over sixty-seven years of marriage....

Patsy Ann Martin

Patsy Ann Martin

Jul 2, 2017

Patsy Ann Martin, 73, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at 7:35 pm at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Evansville, Indiana. Patsy was born January 30, 1944 the daughter of Barney and May (Boyer) Simmerman. She married Paul “Dink” Martin on August 13, 1960 in Marion and together they shared over 51 years of marriage until his death...

Robert "Bob" Connell

Robert "Bob" Connell

Jul 1, 2017

Marion-Robert "Bob" D. Connell, 62, passed at his place of peace on Saturday, July 1st, 2017. Bob was born to parents Robert "Dog" and Patsy (Douglas) Connell on May 30th, 1955. He worked for the City of Marion for 30 years prior to his retirement in 2009. His joys in life were being a father and grandfather, traveling the country...

Elladee Bradley

Elladee Bradley

Jun 30, 2017

Peoria-Elladee Bradley, 96, formerly of Marion, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017 at Grandview Nursing Home in Peoria. Elladee was born on August 15, 1920 in Grantsburg to Rev. Robert and Dorothy (Simmons) Grant. She married Harold E. Beggs and he preceded her in death in Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.  She then married Edward Hall and he...

Ronald Case

Ronald Case

Jun 29, 2017

Goreville-Ronald Leon Case, 84, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017 at his home. Ronald was born on November 13, 1932 in Norfolk, NE to Cecil and Leona (Weaver) Case. He married Billie Everhart in Dayton, TN April 7, 1956.  She survives of Goreville. Ronald served in the U.S. Navy where he was an avid tennis champion. He retired as...

Edward L. Murray

Edward L. Murray

Jun 26, 2017

West Frankfort- Edward Lee Murray, 89, of rural West Frankfort, passed away at 4:42 AM, Monday, June 26, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Edward was born on December 19, 1927 to Carl and Hazel Murray. He was a US Navy veteran who served his country courageously during WWII and the Korean Conflict. Once honorably discharged he returned home. He was retired...

Lynn Strobel Sr.

Lynn Strobel Sr.

Jun 26, 2017

Marion- Lynn Oliver Strobel, Sr., age 65, of Marion, passed away at 3:47pm on Monday, June 26, 2017 at his home in Marion. Lynn was born in Marion on December 19, 1951, the son of Amos and Helen (Wallace) Strobel. He married Penny Norris at the Zion Church in Marion on November 6, 1982. She survives in Marion. Lynn farmed...

Mr. Larry G. Hughes

Mr. Larry G. Hughes

Jun 24, 2017

Larry G. Hughes, 77, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at 9:55 am in Marion. Larry was born March 17, 1940 in Scales Mound the son of Glenn and Irene (Bainbridge) Hughes. He married Diane Cronin on May 21, 1966 in Herrin and together they have shared over 51 years of marriage. Larry was a funeral director...

John Claud Talley James

John Claud Talley James

Jun 24, 2017

Marion- John Claud Talley James, 85, of Marion, passed away at 8:47 PM, Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Marion. John Claud was born on September 28, 1931 in Marion to John Claud and Sarah Fern (Talley) James. John Claud was retired from the United States Marine Corp where he served honorably as crew chief for...

Donna Lee Michel

Donna Lee Michel

Jun 23, 2017

Herrin- Donna Lee Michel, age 70, of Herrin, passed away at 9:35am on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born on March 2, 1947, the daughter of Ernest A. and Marie Evelyn (Mitchell) Kuhnke. She married William O. "Bill" Michel in Lansing, IL on May 26, 1984. He preceded her in death on January 2,...

Marlon Foulks

Marlon Foulks

Jun 23, 2017

Buckner-Marlon Foulks, 59, passed away on Friday, June 23, 2017 at her home. Marlon was born on August 8, 1957 in Williamson County to Kenneth and Afton. She married Lennie Foulks on June 12, 2005 in Williamson County.  He survives. Marlon was an LPN and loved gardening, animals and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Husband-Lennie Foulks of Buckner...

Jane Nelle Boyer

Jane Nelle Boyer

Jun 20, 2017

Jane Nelle Boyer, 74, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at 7:04 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Jane was born September 4, 1942 in Lowell, Indiana the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Adamson) Quivey. She married Leslie Warren “Les” Boyer on December 26, 1964 in Lowell, Indiana and together they shared over 48 years...

Mildred Corn

Mildred Corn

Jun 18, 2017

Marion-Mildred Corn, 95, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Mildred was born on January 12, 1922 in Franklin County to Cecil W. and Golda (Smith) Frailey. She married Denver Corn on June 12, 1939.  He preceded her in death on December 20, 2006.  Together they enjoyed traveling and exploring new places for 67 years. Mildred was...

Kathy Lee (South) Allsbrook

Kathy Lee (South) Allsbrook

Jun 17, 2017

Carterville- Kathy Lee (South) Allsbrook, age 65, of Carterville, passed away at 1:10am on Saturday, June 17, 2017 at her home. Kathy was born in Williamson County on January 25, 1952, the daughter of Theodore McKinley "Johnny" and Jenetta "Jewel" (Sutton) South. She married Michael Allsbrook in Herrin on New Years Eve of 2010. He survives in Carterville. Survivors include...

Sharon Marie Smith

Sharon Marie Smith

Jun 16, 2017

Marion- Sharon Marie Smith, 62, of Marion, passed away at 5:30 AM, Friday, June 16, 2017 at her home. Sharon was born on October 28, 1954 in Chicago to Gilbert and Betty (Hecker) Baldwin. She married Howard Smith on June 24, 1976 in Marion. Sharon was a dedicated wife and homemaker and also worked as an aide at Reflection’s Memory...

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