Obituaries

Mar 2, 2024

Jody Lynn Deal, age 74, of Freeman Spur, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:05 pm at Herrin Hospital.

Jody was born May 18, 1949 in Chicago, she was the daughter of Glenn and Dorothy Carol (Russell) Ashby. She married the love of her life, Roy William Deal on March 30, 1996 in Reno, Nevada and together they shared over...

Mar 2, 2024

Amanda Brooke Dalton, age 42, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, March 2, 2024 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Amanda was born October 11,1981 in Harrisburg, Illinois, a daughter of William James "Bill" McKenzie and Nancy G. Chapman. She married the love of her life, Brad Dalton in Paducah, Kentucky on June 20, 2011.

Amanda was a daughter, granddaughter, great...

Feb 28, 2024

Jerry Lynn Pritchett, age 79, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at 7:05 am at the V.A. Medical Center in Marion.

Jerry was born December 14, 1944 in Marion, he was the 11th child born to William and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. He married the love of his life, Diane Sue (Keyser) Pritchett on April 8, 1982 at the...

Feb 27, 2024

Myron Curtis Filkins, age 76, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at the V.A. Community Living Center in Marion, Illinois.

Myron was born August 06, 1947 in Kansas City, Kansas, a son of Fred and Rose (Jones) Filkins.  Myron grew up in Kansas City, Mo and his family moved to Illinois later. He graduated from Rochelle High School,...

Feb 26, 2024

Carolyn Joyce O'Brien, age 80, of Anna, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 26, 2024 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.

Carolyn was born August 11, 1943 in Union County, Illinois. She married the love of her life, William O'Brien. He preceded her in death.

She is survived by her two sons, daughter, and daughter-in-law; eleven grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; one sister,...

Feb 26, 2024

Michael Ray Pike passed from this world on Monday, February 26, 2024 in Carbondale, Illinois at the age of 70. He was born on June 18, 1953 to William and Geneva (Vinson) Pike. Mike was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Southern Illinois University. He lived most of his adult life in Carbondale and worked in the grocery...

Feb 25, 2024

Roy Alvin Byrd, age 70, of Anna, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Union County Hospital in Anna, Illinois.

Roy was born April 07, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois, a son of Mack and Dorothy Bonds Byrd.

Roy formerly worked as a powder and drill operator/foreman in the coal mine industry, an EMT, paramedic and a nurse. He loved helping...

Feb 25, 2024

Mary Ann Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, February 25, 2024 at Northwood Good Samaritan in Jasper, Indiana.

Mary was born September 28, 1929 in Corinth, Illinois, a daughter of Aaron and Floye Faye (Conwell) Riddle. She married the love of her life, William F. Martin on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois and together they shared...

Feb 22, 2024

Frances Ann Ozment, 87 of Marion, Illinois, peacefully transitioned into Heaven at 10:45 pm, Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was at home, exactly where she wanted to be surrounded by the people she loved the most.

Frances was born February 5, 1937, to Charles and Catherine Barham. She graduated from Marion High School in 1955, and in...

Feb 20, 2024

Ronald Ryan Shepard, age 48, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024.

Ron was born June 26, 1975 in Joilet, Illinois, a son of Ronald E. and Janet I. (Saxelin) Shepard. He grew up in Peotone, IL where he graduated high school. He had attended the University of Wisconsin.. He had worked several jobs in the Agriculture Industry...

Feb 20, 2024

Karen Lynn Watson, age 66, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Karen was born January 20, 1958 in Sumter, South Carolina, the daughter of G.W. and Gloria "Janie" (Phillips) Watson.  When she was young, her family moved to Herrin, IL.  She grew up in Herrin and graduated Herrin High School. She went...

Feb 19, 2024

Ruth Mae Evrard, age 90, of Pittsburg, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 19, 2024 at her home in Pittsburg, Illinois.

Ruth was born May 26, 1933 in Pittsburg, Illinois, a daughter of George and Elva (Marks) Harris. Ruth grew up in Pittsburg and lived there her entire life. She married the love of her life, David Evrard on March 14, 1948...

Feb 19, 2024

Jerry Lee Cavitt, 82 of Marion, Illinois, passed away peacefully at Heartland Regional Medical Center on February 19, 2024.  Jerry was born on April 20, 1941, the son of John R. Cavitt and Bernita (Thompson) Cavitt.

Jerry enlisted in the United States Army where he honorably served his grateful nation. He later went on to work at...

Feb 18, 2024

Tia Chandon Loyd, 46, of Marion, Illinois passed away on February 18, 2024, at her residence.  Tia was born in Herrin on January 21, 1978.  She was the daughter of Keith Orso and Kendra Brewer.

She is survived by her son Cory Lee Allen Schmitt; her mother Kendra Brewer; and her life partner John Young and her...

Feb 16, 2024

Steve E. Knight, 69 of Marion, Illinois passed away at his residence, February 16, 2024.

Steve attended Marion High School. He worked many years at Mine Roof and Bolt Company, and retired from Menova. Steve enjoyed fishing, traveling, he loved going to Nascar races and was a big Cardinals Baseball fan.

He is survived by his wife Crystal (Scurlock) Knight, several...

Feb 16, 2024

Clarice E. Killman, age 95, passed away Friday, February 16, 2024 at Helia Healthcare in Energy, Illinois.

Clarice was born March 27, 1928 in Pulleys Mill, Illinois, a daughter of James and Ruby (Short) Baker. She married the love of her life, Rayburn E. Killman on November 14, 1946 in Osceola, Arkansas. Clarice was the Ulitmate Homemaker. She loved her children...

Feb 12, 2024

Jacob Ryan Banas, age 41, passed away Monday February 12, 2024, at his home in Marion, IL. He is survived by his wife, Lerin Banas and daughter, Emerson Banas, mother, Cindy (John) Thomas, father, Brian (Vergie) Banas, sister, Kendra (Dereck) King with nephews Elijah and Asher, mother-in-law Renee Shoot, brother-in-law Ty (Amanda) Shoot with nephews Emmett and Carter along...

Feb 8, 2024

Baby Annie Kate McCurdy was born into the arms of Jesus on February 8, 2024, at Carbondale Memorial Hospital.  Annie is deeply loved by her parents Cameron and Maci (Kelley) McCurdy and big brother Walker.  Though her time with us was limited, our love for her is not.

The family will keep Annie’s remembrance service private.

Feb 7, 2024

Sherrie Lynn (Glodjo) Cash of Marion passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family.  Sherrie was born on January 13, 1966, the daughter of James “Pete” and Janet (Childers) Glodjo.

Sherrie was a 1984 graduate of Marion High School. She married Daniel “Danny” Cash on August 2, 1988.  She was a dedicated and proud United...

Feb 6, 2024

Harvey J. Anderson, age 91, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Harvey was born December 08, 1932 in Phoenix, Arizona, a son of Melvin and H. Janet (Whelpley) Anderson. As a young child his family moved to Cobden, Illinois where he grew up and graduated high school. He joined the...