Obituaries

Vera Lenora Fowler

Vera Lenora Fowler

May 23, 2017

Herrin- Vera Lenora Fowler, age 88, of Herrin, passed away at 2:37pm on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Vera was born on January 29, 1929 in Blairsville, Illinois to the late Ruby (Snider) and Adolph Welch.  She joined Bert G. Fowler in marriage on July 22, 1949 in Hurst, Illinois. He preceded her in death on December 30,...

Helen Wright

Helen Wright

May 21, 2017

Marion — Helen Wright, age 84, of Marion, IL, passed away Sunday afternoon, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Helen was born on July 17, 1932 in West Frankfort, Illinois, the daughter of Eric and Estella (Anderson) McKee. She married Leland Wright in December 1950 and traveled with him while he was in the U.S. Air...

Julia A. Hennig

Julia A. Hennig

May 21, 2017

Herrin- Julia A. Hennig, 86, of Herrin, passed away at 3:15 AM, Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Parkway Manor in Marion. Julia was born on September 19, 1930 in Herrin to Dr. Ernest L. and Johnnie B. (Sides) Hennig.  She had attended the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Marion. She was a Herrin High School graduate and then went on...

Charles E. Beard

Charles E. Beard

May 19, 2017

Marion- Charles E. Beard, age 81, of Marion, passed away at 6:10pm on Friday, May 19, 2017 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Charles was born on December 20, 1935 in Perry County, Illinois, the son of Harley and Myrtle (Rackley) Beard. He married Anita Dillow in Old DuQuoin on August 11, 1973. She survives in Marion. Prior to...

James Richard Cavitt

James Richard Cavitt

May 19, 2017

Carbondale-James Richard Cavitt, 55, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2017 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at 11:30am at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Nathan Cherry and Racheal Puckett officiating.  Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.  Visitation will be on Saturday at 10:30am at the funeral home.

Minnie Jane Lamphere

Minnie Jane Lamphere

May 18, 2017

Minnie Jane Lamphere, 90, of Creal Springs moved peacefully to her mansion in Heaven on May 18, 2017 at 11:10 am at Integrity Health Care with her family by her side. Minnie was born April 20, 1927 in Johnson County the oldest child of Ray and Afton (Craig) Hart. She married Charles L. Lamphere on June 7, 1943 and together...

Albert Turner

Albert Turner

May 16, 2017

Vienna-Albert Turner, 42, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Albert was born on January 16, 1975 in Chicago to Albert Allen and Rosemary Turner. He is survived by mom, Rosemary Turner; dad, Albert Lee Allen; brother, Quentin Lavon Turner; sister, Alphia Marie Nuccio; half sister, Kornika Allen; nephews, Quentin Lavon Turner 2nd and Marcus...

Dorothy LaBotte Lupkey

Dorothy LaBotte Lupkey

May 15, 2017

Dorothy LaBotte Lupkey, 89 of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:24 am, in the loving arms of Jesus at Herrin Hospital. Dorothy was born May 7, 1928 in Marion the daughter of Angus and Attla (Morse) Barger. She married Cecil LaBotte who preceded her in death.  Dorothy later married Charles Lupkey who preceded her in death...

Viola Jeanette Banfield

Viola Jeanette Banfield

May 15, 2017

Viola Jeanette Banfield, 86, of Marion, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2017 at 4:47 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Viola was born September 14, 1930 in Bloomfield, Indiana the daughter of George D. & Garcie (Yoho) Gallian. She married William Banfield on April 25, 1947 in Gary, Indiana and together they shared over 61 years of marriage until...

Marion Kennell

Marion Kennell

May 14, 2017

Thompsonville-Marion E. Kennell, 80, passed away on May 14, 2017 at his home. Marion was born on January 8, 1937 in Woodford Co. to Peter and Sarah (Keller) Kennell. He married Barbara Miller on September 6, 1987. Marion was a member of Pittsburg Freewill Baptist Church. He retired from the Farm Bureau Board and the Southern F.S. Board. He was...

Cynthia West

Cynthia West

May 11, 2017

Marion-Cynthia West, 60, passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Cynthia was born on October 7, 1956 in Naperville to Fred and Ann (Horen) Anderson. She married Donald West. Cynthia retired from being a registered nurse after many years of service. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Husband-Donald West Sons-Ryan...

Linda F. Vinyard

Linda F. Vinyard

May 11, 2017

Marion- Linda F. Vinyard, age 69, of Marion, passed away at 4:17pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis. Linda was born in Benton on September 2, 1947, the daughter of Ray E. and Helen (Gostowski) Poole. She married Kevin Vinyard in Sturgis, Kentucky on April 9, 1988. He survives in Marion. Mrs. Vinyard was a...

Louetta "Granny" Colp

Louetta "Granny" Colp

May 11, 2017

Herrin- Louetta Colp, age 100, of Herrin, passed away at 4:58pm on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Louetta was born in Martwick, Kentucky on June 19, 1916, the daughter of Harry and Hettie (Hudson) Suthard. She married William Harvey Colp in Herrin on July 9, 1934.  He preceded her in death in June of...

Robert Clark

Robert Clark

May 10, 2017

Marion-Robert Rae Clark, 86, passed away on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Robert was born on May 30, 1930 in Williamson County to Raymond and Iva (Perry) Clark. He married Peggy Holiday at Warder Street Baptist Church on September 3, 1955 and together they shared 62 years of marriage. Robert served in the US Army during...

Robert H. Irvin

Robert H. Irvin

May 10, 2017

Robert Henry Irvin passed away on May 10, 2017. He was born on May 23, 1928 on the Irvin family farm in rural Dale, Illinois, the son of Henry Irvin and Effie Williams Irvin.  He married Laura Rose (Lee) Irvin on June 24, 1950 in Dale, Illinois.  He is survived by his wife, Laura Rose of Carterville, and by his...

Naomi Turner

Naomi Turner

May 9, 2017

Marion-Naomi Rose Turner, 87, passed away on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at South Gate Nursing Home in Metropolis. Naomi was born on October 17, 1929 in Marion to Arthur and Clara Watkins. She married Francis Moody Turner on March 26, 1946.  He preceded her in death on November 22, 1988. Naomi was a member of Community Chapel in Marion. She...

Thomas Gabriel

Thomas Gabriel

May 7, 2017

Marion-Thomas Gabriel, 73, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2017 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Thomas was born on September 28, 1943 to Thomas and Billie (Boyd) Gabriel. Thomas retired from Banterra Bank after many years of service. He enjoyed flying his radio controlled air plane and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter-Kelly and Roy Ross of...

Robert D. Rodney

Robert D. Rodney

May 4, 2017

Energy- Robert Dean Rodney, age 70, of Energy, passed away at 2:00am on Thursday, May 4, 2017 at his home in Energy. Robert was born in Herrin on June 24, 1946, the son of Tom and Reba (Walker) Rodney.  He was a member of the Herrin Elks. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law- Scott and Laura Rodney of Frisco, Texas...

Cheryl Lynn Ozee-Moulton

Cheryl Lynn Ozee-Moulton

May 2, 2017

Decatur-Cheryl Lynn Ozee-Moulton, 62, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at the University of Iowa Medical Center in Iowa City. Cheryl was born March 7, 1955 in Eldorado to Wayne Betty (Ozee) Lampert. She married Barry Moulton on May 7, 1987 in Poordo.  He survives. Cheryl loved to read, dance, cook, play with her grandchildren and tend to her...

Charles Ridings

Charles Ridings

May 2, 2017

Marion-Charles Edward Ridings, 89, passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. Charles was born on May 14, 1927 in Herrin to Charles McKinley and Emma Kathryn (Benedict) Ridings. He married Margie Smith on October 27, 1947 in Herrin and they would have been married 70 years this October. Charles served in the US Navy in WWII. Once...

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