Obituaries
Charles Wayne "Chuck" Shahadey
Oct 18, 2016
Herrin- Charles Wayne "Chuck" Shahadey, age, 74, died at his home in Herrin, IL Tuesday, Oct. 18, 2016 at 8:03 a.m. with his loving family at his side. He was born Nov. 3, 1941 in Danville, IL to Charles and Dorothy (Schaffer) Shahadey. He married Janice Kay McCormack, June 12, 1964 at Herrin First Christian Church. They shared 52 years together....
Garry "Super" Smith
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Garry “Super” Smith, 74, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Super was born on January 27, 1942 in Cairo to David and Beatrice (Holder) Smith. He married Lois Jones in December 1967. She preceded him in death in 1999. Super served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany during Vietnam. He worked...
Edward Martin Sr.
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Edward Martin, Sr., 79, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at Barnes Jewish Hospital. Edward was born on January 14, 1937 in Johnston City to Edgar and Emmie (Lewis) Martin. He married Doris Tanner on May 29, 1956 in Johnston City. She survives. Edward served in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Essex. His first love was preaching. Edward...
Mary Absher
Oct 18, 2016
Marion-Mary Alice (Mitchell) Absher, 83, loved her Heavenly Father and represented that love in her daily walk with Him. Early in the morning of October 18, 2016 she ran into his arms. Mary was born on March 20, 1933. Even though we will miss her, we are so thankful that the battle with Dementia is over. She now has a...
Dannie Newton Savage
Oct 14, 2016
Carmi- Dannie Newton Savage, 83, of Carmi, passed away at 5:15 AM, Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Marion. Private memorial services were arranged at Blue Funeral Home in Marion. Memorial donations may be made to Disabled American Veterans and will be accepted at Blue Funeral Home in Marion/ 1704 N. Court/ Marion, IL 62959.
Raymond McGee
Oct 9, 2016
Marion-Raymond Norvel McGee, 76, passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. Some knew his as Ray, family knew him as Norvel and friends knew him as “Snapper.” Snapper was born in Williamson County on January 1, 1940 to Ray and Helen (Sanders) McGee. He married Karen Hearn. Snapper was preceded in death by...
Wanda Travelstead
Oct 7, 2016
Goreville-Wanda F. Travelstead, 78, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Wanda was born on January 3, 1938 in Williamson County to Charles Lester and Lucy Irene (Blumenstock) Rodgers. She married Robert Wayne Travelstead in Pulley’s Mill Pentecostal Church on January 21, 1965. He preceded her in death on October 23, 2010. Wanda was a...
Robert "Bob" Ashe
Oct 6, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Dale Ashe, child of God for 86 years, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 6, 2016. Bob was born on June 26, 1930 in Harrisburg to Barney and Maude Ashe. He married Marilyn (Warburton) Ashe on June 7, 1951 and they remained a devoted couple until Marilyn’s death in 2010. Bob was a founding member of...
Veronica Womack Willis
Oct 5, 2016
Veronica Womack Willis, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Parkway Manor in Marion, IL. She was born September 20, 1923, in Silvis, Illinois, the daughter of Albert Karl Miller and Katie Mabel Rubey Quick Miller. Ronnie, as she preferred to be called, graduated from United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois, class of 1940. She...
Dustin Shane Bandy
Oct 1, 2016
Marion- DUSTIN SHANE BANDY, age 27, of Herrin passed away at 12:30 PM, Saturday October 1, 2016 at his home in Marion. Dustin was born on February 15, 1989, in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to Warren and Michelle (Heath) Bandy. He worked as a laborer in the construction business for various companies in the area. Survivors include- Mother- Michelle Heath and...
Stanley L. Ivy
Sep 30, 2016
Stanley L. Ivy, age 86, of Pittsburg, passed away at 9:30am on Friday, September 30, 2016 at his home in Pittsburg. Funeral services will be held at noon on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Roger Moore officiating. Burial will follow at Zion Cemetery in Ozark,IL. Visitation will be held from 10am until noon...
Delena Sue Chamness
Sep 27, 2016
Pittsburg-Delena Sue Chamness, 58, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at St. Louis University Hospital. Sue was born on November 5, 1957 in Greenville, OH to James and Mary (Kelly) Simpson. She married Michael Chamness on December 27, 1995 in Ava. Sue enjoyed hunting and fishing. She loved going to church and spending time with her family. Sue is survived by...
George B. Johnson
Sep 27, 2016
Creal Springs- George B. Johnson, 66, of Creal Springs, passed away at 7:15 AM, Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. George was born on August 4, 1950 in Chicago to George M. and Lorraine (Morran) Johnson. He fueled Jet airplanes for American Airlines for many years prior to his retirement. Survivors include- Son- Brad Johnson of Schaumberg, IL He...
John L. Grant
Sep 26, 2016
Marion-John L. Grant, 90, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in February 9, 1926 in Marion to Otto and Ora (Chamness) Grant. He married Leesa Stilley on December 25, 1951 in Herrin and they shared over 64 years of marriage. She survives. John served in the U.S. Navy as a signalman during WWII...
Loudene Kelton-Dial
Sep 24, 2016
Marion- Loudene Kelton-Dial, age 92, of Marion, passed away at 11:58am on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Loudene was born in Williamson County on May 24, 1921, the daughter of Oscar and Emma Hanks. She married Robert Dial on December 2, 1967 in Morganfield, Kentucky. He preceded her in death on November 24, 1980. Mrs. Dial...
Bobby James Murray
Sep 24, 2016
Bobby James Murray, age 84, of West Frankfort, passed away at 2:25pm on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Bobby was born in Franklin County on January 20, 1932, the son of Carl Moore and Hazel (Swartzka) Murray. Before retirement, he worked as a carpenter and cabinet maker. He is survived by his brother- Edward Lee Murray of West...
Jeffrey S. Stone
Sep 21, 2016
Herrin- Jeffrey Scott Stone, 42, of Herrin, died at 1:00 AM, Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at his home in Herrin. Jeff was born on April 27, 1974 in Herrin to Gary and Nancy (Jacobs) Stone. He worked as an auto body mechanic at various places throughout the area. In his spare time, he enjoyed listening to music, tinkering with cars...
Robert "Bob" Gibbs
Sep 18, 2016
Marion-Robert “Bob” Lee Gibbs, 67, passed away at 1:20am on Sunday, September 18, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. Bob was born on August 9, 1949 in Marion to Ezra and Geneva Lucille (Robertson) Gibbs. He married Cindy Murphy in 1982 in Whiteash. She survives. Bob served in the U.S. Army during Vietnam. He worked for Herrin Hospital for 20...
Juanita M. Bloodworth
Sep 16, 2016
Marion- Juanita M. Bloodworth, age 78, of Marion, passed away at 10:29pm on Friday, September 16, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Juanita was born in Williamson County on September 18, 2016, the daughter of Claude and Della McCormick Barwick. She married Donald L. Bloodworth in Marion on May 25, 1955. He survives. Survivors include her loving husband- Donald Bloodworth...
Bradley Hopkins
Sep 16, 2016
Herrin- Bradley Hopkins, 63, of Herrin, passed away at, 7:50 AM, Friday, September 16, 2016 at his home. Bradley was born on December 18, 1952 in Herrin to Billy Ray and Betty Ruth (Sowman) Hopkins. He married Christine Kedziolka on December 21, 1979 in Pittsburg, IL. She survives of Herrin. He worked as a supervisor in the housing department of...
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