Obituaries

Jun 19, 2016

Herrin- Donna Rae Vancil, age 74, of Herrin, passed away at 10:30am on Sunday, June 19, 2016 at her home in Herrin. Donna was born in Royalton on July 25, 1941, the daughter of Charles and Josie (Burklo) Hopgood. She married Robert Vancil on January 25, 1974 in Herrin. He survives. Donna had worked as a bookkeeper for electric companies...

Jun 15, 2016

Mary Virginia “Ginny” Jackson Racine, formerly of Centralia and Marion, passed away June 15, shortly after midnight, after a day spent surrounded by family. Virginia was born Aug. 8, 1922, in Marion, Illinois, to Norman and Glenna (Webb) Jackson. She married Tommy P. Racine of Marion on Aug. 1, 1942. He preceded her in death on July 4, 2011. She...

Jun 14, 2016

Herrin- Micaela James Moss, infant daughter of Jason and Rachel Moss, was born sleeping at 8:45pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of Heaven belongs to such as these.” Matthew 19:14 Survivors include her loving parents; Jason and Rachel...

Jun 14, 2016

Jun 13, 2016

Creal Springs-Paul Owen Davis, 58, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 in Ashflat, AR Paul was born on April 4, 1958 in Warren, OH to Owen and Ruby (Van Hoy) Davis. Paul loved cats.  He enjoyed gardening, woodworking and especially working at KB’s BBQ. Survivors include: Mother-Ruby Bradbury of Creal Springs Children-Matthew Davis and Stacy Davis Sisters-Debbie (Bob) Triplett...

Jun 13, 2016

Gregory Lynn Cockrum, 59, of Marion, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2016 at 3:30 pm at his home in Marion.  Gregory was born December 4, 1956 in Ft Walton Beach, Florida the son of Harold L. and Maxine E. (Grove) Cockrum.  He married Vickie Darlene Mofield on March 11, 1996 in Marion and she preceded him in death on...

Jun 11, 2016

Marion-Patricia Ann (Baker) Corder, 85, passed away peacefully at home Saturday, June 11, 2016, at 4:15 a.m. Patricia was born May 8, 1931, in Marion, Illinois, to James T. Jr. and Margaret E. (Voss) Baker. After the death of her parents, she was adopted by her paternal grandparents, James T. Sr. and Cora M. Baker in 1934. She married Bill...

Jun 9, 2016

ILDA MARLENE POWELL, age 83, of Marion, passed away at 4:09pm on Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home in Marion. Ilda was born in Crab Orchard on December 6, 1932, the daughter of L.D. “Jack” and Nona Elizabeth (Clarida) Norman. Ilda graduated from Crab Orchard High School in 1950. She later graduated from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, obtaining...

Jun 7, 2016

Clyde L. Crawford, 65, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at 5:52 pm at Herrin Hospital, surrounded by his family.  Clyde was born October 15, 1950 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Clyde A. and Viola (Husher) Crawford.  He married Patsy Kraemer on February 27,  1975 in Sikeston and together they have been blessed with sharing over...

Jun 5, 2016

Paralee Elizabeth Deaton, 89, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016 at her home.  Paralee was born May 23, 1927 in Clifford, Illinois the daughter of Jacob and Rosa (Howard) Whitecotton.  She married William E. “Bill” Deaton on June 16, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas and together they shared over 63 years of marriage until his death on February...

Jun 5, 2016

Herrin-Mark Anthony Newbolds, 30, passed away on Sunday, June 5, 2016. Mark was born on February 21, 1986 in Carbondale to Mark and Lecia (Profitt) Newbolds. Mark loved life to the fullest, he enjoyed many things in life. He really enjoyed going to football games “Da Bears” with his dad.  Mark loved to go out shooting with his dad and...

Jun 3, 2016

Carterville- Joe Elbert Palmer, age 88, of Carterville, passed away peacefully at 9:43am on Friday, June 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Carterville. Joe was born in DeSoto on August 15, 1927, the son of William Virgil and Mary Edith (Vaughn) Palmer.  He married Dora Catherine Bayles on February 26, 1949 at Our Lady of...

Jun 2, 2016

Herrin- Timothy Michael McCall, 18, of Herrin, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Tim was born on January 14, 1998 in Carbondale to Thomas W. and Rita (Counce) McCall.    He just finished his junior year at Herrin High School and was set to enlist with the United States Army Airborne Infantry Division on June 9, 2017...

Jun 2, 2016

Marion- Betty Jean Maddox, 84, of Marion, Ill., died Thursday afternoon, June 2, 2016, at Heartland Regional Medical Center. She was an inspiration to many and will be greatly missed. The former Betty Henson was born July 15, 1931, in Creal Springs, Ill., to Oscar Henson and Fredith Henson Wilkins. She ushered at the old Orpheum Theater, graduated from Marion...

Jun 1, 2016

Marion-Lydia West, 84, passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at her home. Lydia was born on October 18, 1931 in Puerto Rico to Ernesto Felipe and Rosalina (Rodriquez) Silen.  She married Gerald West and he preceded her in death in 1995. Lydia enjoyed traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends.  She will be missed by all. Survivors...

Jun 1, 2016

Herrin- Rev. Jack D. Huff, 57, of Herrin, passed away at 11:13 PM, Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Select Specialty Hospital in Evansville, IN, surrounded by his family. Jack was born on January 11, 1959 in Marion, IL to Ulysses and Emma Imogene (Hill) Huff, Jr.  He married Billie Benz on June 9, 1979 in Herrin.  She survives of Herrin....

May 31, 2016

Pittsburg- Eris J. Bundren-Knakmuhs, 91, of Pittsburg, passed away at 2:13 PM, Tuesday, May 31, 2016 at St. Mary’s Good Samaritan Hospital in Mt. Vernon. Eris was born on August 2, 1924 in Avon, IL to Walker and Myrtle (Wilkins) Krahl.  She married Laverne Bundren shortly after WWII in Abington, IL.  He preceded her in death on June 3, 1983. ...

May 27, 2016

Marion- Timothy Dale Lindsey, Sr., 48, of Marion, passed away at 11:00 AM, Friday, May 27, 2016 at his home in Marion. Timothy was born on July 5, 1967 in Chicago to Floyd L. and Shirley (Dover) Lindsey. He married Kathy Bennett in Marion. Survivors include- Mother- Shirley Lindsey of Marion Wife- Kathy Lindsey of Marion Son- Timothy Dale Lindsey,...

May 25, 2016

Marion- Paul C. Pate, 90, of Marion, passed away at 7:03 PM, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Helia Healthcare in Energy. Paul was born on October 30, 1925 in Marion to Carl and Lillian (Tanner) Pate.  He married his loving wife of 69 years, Marvelene Norman, on November 9, 1946 at the First Methodist Church in Marion.  She preceded him...

May 22, 2016

Marion-John “Pat” Smothers, 67, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016 at Parkway Manor. Pat was born on June 28, 1948 in Carbondale to John Paul and Eva (Borum) Smothers. Survivors include: Sisters: Paula Risner and husband Tom Dana Hoffman and husband Terry Nieces: Gena Anderson and husband Tim Angi Albright and husband Dustin Nephew-Aaron Hoffman and wife Amber Many...