Obituaries
Georgia McCormick
Jun 15, 2017
Carbondale-Georgia L. McCormick, 88, passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at her home. Georgia was born on January 3, 1929 in Lesterville, MO to Guy and Beatrice Baker. She married Clyde R. Childers in 1946. He preceded her in death in 1964. On May 24, 1974 Georgia married Robert McCormick. He preceded her in death on January 29, 2012. ...
Darrel D. Smits
Jun 14, 2017
Marion- Darrel Dean Smits, age 82, of Marion, passed away at 10:30pm on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Darrel was born in Corsica, South Dakota on December 14, 1934, the son of Theodore Herman and Fanny (DeVris) Smits. He married Ramona P. Ikast on September 9, 1955 in Brookings, South Dakota. She preceded him...
William Troy Chapman
Jun 13, 2017
Carterville- William "Troy" Chapman, 54, of Carterville, passed away at 8:49 PM, Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Troy was born on July 5, 1962 in Otto Township, IL to William Robert and Lucille Alice (Vaccaro) Chapman. Since June 2013, he enjoyed living with his friends at Alta Drive in Carterville. He was catholic and enjoyed spending time going...
Debra Smart
Jun 13, 2017
Pittsburg-Debra Smart, 65, passed away on Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Debra was born on October 12, 1951 in Marion to Jay and Patricia (Edmonds) Deaton. She married Richard Smart on April 13, 1974 at Warder Street Baptist Church. He survives. Debra loved to spend time with her family, especially her kids and grandkids....
Elsie Mae Rodney
Jun 12, 2017
Herrin- Elsie Mae Rodney, 92, of Herrin, passed away at 11:41 AM, on Monday, June 12, 2017 at the The Anchor of River to River Community of Marion. Elsie Mae was born on November 3, 1924 in Buckeye Lake, OH to Orville and Mary Alice (Englehart) Huber. She married Robert Rodney on April 2, 1946 in Marion. He preceded her...
Nina Albright
Jun 12, 2017
Goreville-Nina Jane Albright, 58, passed away on Monday, June 12, 2017 at her home. Nina was born on January 31, 1958 in Johnson County to Roy and Mary Catherine (Smith) Russell. She married Charles “Chuck” Albright in Johnson County on July 18, 1983. He survives. Nina worked for Kroger’s for 23 years. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June...
Margarette "Margie" Holderfield
Jun 11, 2017
Herrin- Margarette “Margie” Holderfield, age 96, of Herrin, passed away at 6:11am on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Margarette was born in Goreville on July 3, 1920, the daughter of William Grover and Madge (Lovelace) Francis. She married Victor Edwin Wieland and he preceded her in death on June 16, 1996. She later married Floyd Holderfield who also...
Arlie King
Jun 9, 2017
Arlie King, 94, of Marion passed away on Friday, June 09, 2017 at 9:40 am at the VA Medical Center. Arlie was born July 1, 1922 in Goreville the son of Claude and Ruth (Durham) King. He married Mae Eloise Cline on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 72 years of marriage until her death...
Arlie King
Jun 9, 2017
Marion – Arlie King, 94, of Marion passed away on Friday, June 09, 2017 at 9:40 am at the VA Medical Center. Arlie was born July 1, 1922 in Goreville the son of Claude and Ruth (Durham) King. He married Mae Eloise Cline on November 30, 1940 in Jackson, Missouri and together they shared over 72 years of marriage until...
Dan Stone
Jun 8, 2017
West Frankfort-Dan L. Stone, 65, passed away on Thursday, June 08, 2017 at his home. Dan was born on October 13, 1951 in Marion to Leslie and Edna (Smith) Stone. He married Jacqueline Hoeg on June 30, 1989 in Paducah. Dan served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He was a coal miner for 12 years at Old Ben 26....
Lowell L. Skelton
Jun 8, 2017
Carbondale- Lowell L. Skelton, age 70, of Carbondale, passed away at 12:26pm on Thursday June 8, 2017 at Integrity Nursing Home in Marion. Lowell was born the son of Eugene and Gertrude (Ragsdale) Skelton. He is survived by his son- Lowell Skelton Jr. of Creal Springs, daughter- Melissa and David Draper of Carterville, son- Lewis Skelton of Florida, four grandchildren,...
Deborah L. Haseker
Jun 6, 2017
Deborah L. Haseker, 60, of Johnston City, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 5 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Debbie was born December 11, 1956 in Alton the daughter of Estes Haseker and Mildred (Phillips) Haseker. Deborah has shared over 39 years with her life partner Cathy McClure, she survives in Johnston City. She was a social...
Melody Layman
Jun 3, 2017
Marion-Melody Layman, 62, passed away on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Melody's wishes were to be cremated. No services will be held.
Mildred Wisnewski
May 31, 2017
Mulkeytown-Mildred Wisnewski, 90, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Rehab and Nursing Center. Mildred was born on November 3, 1925 in Benton to Wathie and Loney (Mocaby) Bennett. She married Stanley Wisnewski. He preceded her in death on July 18, 1976. Mildred volunteered at Shawnee Village and the VA Hospital. She attended Benton Church of God and...
Wilma Shadowens
May 31, 2017
Marion-Wilma F. Shadowens, 77, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Wilma was born on October 3, 1939 in Marion to Drew and Mable (Ollis) McCormick. She married Ray Junior Shadowens on October 18, 1962. He preceded her in death on November 4, 2015. Wilma formerly worked as a seamstress at Smoler Brothers. She enjoyed spending time...
Lois M. Garavaglia
May 29, 2017
Freeman Spur- Lois May "Missy" Garavaglia, 85, of Freeman Spur, passed away at 12:00 AM, Monday, May 29, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Lois was born on July 31, 1931 in Freeman Spur to Thomas and Neva (Helms) Gentry. She married Jim R. Garavaglia on May 17, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas. He survives of Freeman Spur. She attended Freeman Freewill Baptist...
Joan Wright
May 28, 2017
Johnston City-Joan H. Wright, 79, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at her home after a six month battle with cancer. Joan was born on January 21, 1938 in Williamson County to Alva and Lorene (Miller) Handkins. She married George Wright on July 20, 1963 at Center Baptist Church in Crab Orchard. He preceded her in death on September...
Gerrard "Gerry" Noonan
May 28, 2017
Herrin- Gerrard “Gerry” Noonan, 80, of Herrin, passed away at 10:46 PM, Sunday, May 28, 2017 at Sunshine House on Weaver Road in Herrin. Gerry was born on June 28, 1936 in Chicago, IL to Thomas V. and Opal T. (Smith) Noonan, Sr. He worked in the maintenance department for the Franklin-Williamson County workshop prior to his retirement. He was...
Nancy L. Smith
May 27, 2017
Marion- Nancy Lyn “Nancy Noodle” Smith, 71, of Marion, passed away at 9:40 AM, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion. Nancy was born on May 4, 1946 in Aurora, IL to Edward and Mary O. (Gray) Smith. She worked as entertainment director and greeter at Helen Honey’s in Herrin. She was catholic. Nancy Noodle was...
Georgianna J. Richey
May 23, 2017
Georgianna J. Richey, 64, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at 1:40 am at her home in Marion. Georgianna was born April 4, 1953 in Metropolis, Illinois the daughter of George and Doris (Hamby) Jenkins. She married James K. Richey on June 15, 1974 in Johnston City, Illinois and together they have shared over 42 years of...
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