Obituaries
Paul Grady Higginbotham
Mar 7, 2017
Marion – Paul Grady Higginbotham, 55, passed away in his home on Tuesday the 7th of March 2017. Paul was born to Yvonne (Fletcher) Higginbotham and Paul Grady Higginbotham in Mildenhall, England on July 16, 1961. Paul is survived by his father Paul Grady (Phyllis A. Brenner) Higginbotham of San Antonio, Texas; brother Michael (Leslie Figge Chatillon) Fletcher of Newport...
Bill W. Boomer
Mar 4, 2017
Bill W. Boomer, 78, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 10:20 am at Parkway Manor. Bill was born June 9, 1938 in Herrin the son of Cline and Hazel (Grimes) Boomer. He married Pam Carter and she survives in Marion. He proudly answered the call to serve to serve his country in the Army, where he...
Patricia Alexander
Mar 3, 2017
Creal Springs-Patricia A. Alexander, 84, passed away on Friday, March 3, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Patricia was born on June 4, 1932 in Palos Heights to Ralph and Molly (Stewart) Falconberry. She married Richard Alexander on March 14, 1957 in Chicago. He survives. Patricia was an RN for over 40 years. She loved gardening. Patricia was a beloved...
John Bozarth
Mar 2, 2017
Creal Springs-John W. Bozarth, 76, passed away on Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Herrin Hospital. John was born on July 23, 1940 in Stonefort to Herman and Olga (Campbell) Bozarth. He married Barbara Jones on October 21, 1960 in Marion. She survives. John’s hobbies included camping, gardening, hunting and fishing. He loved driving his tractor with the tiller on the...
Floyd "Pert" Jones
Mar 1, 2017
Floyd “Pert” Jones, 84, passed away on Wednesday, March 01, 2017 at 4:35 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Floyd was born June 16, 1932 in Williamson County the son of George and Pearl (Welburn) Jones. He was a member of Angelville Freewill Baptist Church in Poordo and retired from Maytag after 33 years. In his retirement he enjoyed fixing...
Carol McKemie
Feb 27, 2017
Herrin- Emma “Carol” McKemie, 78, of Herrin, formerly of Springfield, passed away at 3:10 PM, Monday, February 27, 2017 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center in Herrin. Carol was born on January 22, 1939 in West Frankfort to Clarence and Pauline (Rice) McKemie. She was retired from the State of Illinois in Springfield, where she worked and lived for thirty years...
Stephen B. Tietz
Feb 27, 2017
Stephen B. Tietz, 73, of Creal Springs, passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017 at 8:27 pm at St. Mary Hospital in Centralia. Stephen was born June 17, 1943 in Chicago the son of Donald R. and Carolyn (Miller) Tietz. He married Janie Simpson on January 29, 1965 in Crawfordsville, Indiana and together they have shared over 52 years of...
Toni Renee Ladd
Feb 26, 2017
Herrin- Toni Renee Ladd, 50, of Herrin, passed away early Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Toni was born on December 20, 1966 to John Douglas and Janet Faye (Lavender) Ansinelli. She currently worked as a CNA at Herrin Hospital, but she styled hair for many years as a beautician at Sarah’s Hair Salon in...
Betty Jean Evans
Feb 25, 2017
Betty Jean Evans, 93, of Marion, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2017 at 2:17 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Betty was born May 24, 1923 in Paulton the daughter of Nathan and Betty (Smiley) Stone. Her Mom was born in Williamson County, Illinois, her Father was born in Putnam County, Tennessee, he was a coal miner....
Jeanette Louise Brandon
Feb 24, 2017
Herrin- Jeanette Louise Brandon, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 11:35pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Helia Healthcare of Energy. Jeanette was born in West Frankfort on October 25, 1933, the daughter of Johnie and Eda (DeZutti) Cavalli. She married Lee Roy Brandon in Herrin on July 4, 1952. He survives in Herrin. Mrs. Brandon was a member...
David Wayne Hilton
Feb 23, 2017
David Wayne Hilton, 70, of Marion, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2017 at 5 am at his home in Marion. In accordance with his wishes Mr Hilton will be cremated and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald Monroe Byrley
Feb 22, 2017
Donald Monroe Byrley, 57, of Marion, passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at 12:45 pm at Herrin Hospital. Donnie was born the son of Charlie Byrley and Marie (Watson) Mofield on April 1, 1959. He worked for Davis Tree Trimming. An avid outdoorsman Donnie loved hiking, fishing, and camping with his children and grandchildren. Donnie valued family, friends, and life's...
Merle Rector
Feb 21, 2017
Marion-Lela Merle Rector, 82, passed away surrounded by her family at 9pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at Heartland Regional Medical Center after a long struggle with MS. Merle was born on August 19, 1934 in Marion to Cecil and Della (Holly) Jordan. She married Orval Rector on March 31, 1951, he survives. Together they enjoyed nearly 66 years of...
Kathern Gulley
Feb 20, 2017
Marion-Kathern Bernice Gulley, 80, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2017 at Parkway Manor. Kathern was born on March 12, 1936 in Williamson County to Orville and Mary (Hanks) Hill. She married James Gulley on August 22, 1953. He preceded her in death on May 1, 2016. Kathern was a member of Second Baptist Church and Eastern Star Leroy Chapter...
Madeline Feleci Rancilio
Feb 20, 2017
It is with both great sorrow and in celebration of a life well-lived that the daughters of Madeline Feleci Rancilio announce her death at the age of 101. Madeline experienced good health, a sharp mind, and a good heart throughout her life. She died on February 20, 2017, in Madison, AL. She was born in Murphysboro, IL, November 15, 1915,...
Mary Barnett
Feb 17, 2017
Royalton – Mary Barnett, 90, of Royalton, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2017 at 4:45 at the home of her niece where she was surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born January 30, 1927 in Freeman Spur, the daughter of Lee and Vida (Mann) Sanders. She married Leo Barnett on January 27, 1946 in Morganfield, Kentucky and together...
Zella McCree
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Zella Mae McCree, 94, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at Baptist Health in Paducah. Zella was born on June 29, 1922 in Williamson County to Oscar and Bertha (Mcanelly) Blumenstock. She married Willis McCree on January 24, 1940 in Paducah. He preceded her in death on December 17, 1994. Zella was a member of Third Baptist Church in...
Mike Goeb
Feb 15, 2017
Herrin- Michael C. “Coach” Goeb, 71, of Herrin, passed away peacefully at 1:45 PM, Wednesday, February 15, 2017, surrounded by his family and close friends, at Helia Healthcare Center in Energy. Michael was born on August 1, 1945 in Cherokee, IA to Charles V. and Darlene (Morgan) Goeb. He attended various area schools growing up. After graduating from Herrin High...
Roy Taylor
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Roy Dean Taylor, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at the VA Medical Center. Roy was born on October 29, 1921 in Mountain View, Arkansas to Jesse and Ethyl (Berkley) Taylor. He married LuRetta Benz on December 18, 1966 in Marion and together they shared 48 years of marriage. She preceded him in death on January 5, 2015....
Alta Winters, Jr.
Feb 15, 2017
Marion-Alta Winters, Jr. 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Alta was born on September 22, 1937 to Alta Winters Sr. and Maggie Lisaius. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Shirley Mae Kneezle Winters; son, Richard A. Winters; daughter, Tina R. Winters Horvath and husband Ken; grandchildren, Cameron A. Taylor...
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