Obituaries
Peggy Jennings
May 3, 2016
Goreville-Peggy Lee Jennings, 67, passed away on Tuesday, May 03, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Peggy was born on March 25, 1949 in Glen Alum, WV to Thomas and Ellen (Noe) Nichols. She enjoyed gardening and writing where she authored a book. Peggy loved music and dancing; she had tremendous faith and the prettiest yard in Goreville. Peggy will be missed...
Olvettia N. Culley
May 1, 2016
Herrin- Olvettia N. Culley, 92, of Escondido, CA, formerly of Herrin, passed away on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Villa Serena Guest Home in Escondido, CA. Olvettia was born on April 8, 1924 in DeSoto to Homer and Bertha (Hicks) Barnett. She married Earl Culley in Shawneetown in December of 1967. He preceded her in death in June of 1968....
Frank L. Dillard
May 1, 2016
Lake of Egypt- Frank L. Dillard, 91, of Lake of Egypt, died at 11:11 PM, Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Frank was born on June 20, 1924 in Hertford, NC to Frank and Minnie Dillard. He married Francis Aldridge in Spruce Pine, NC and she preceded him in death on June 19, 1991. He...
James Gulley
May 1, 2016
Marion-James W. Gulley, Jr., 81, passed away at 3:46pm on Sunday, May 1, 2016 at Parkway Manor. James was born on June 15, 1934 in Williamson County to James and Freda (Nolte) Gulley. He married Kathern Hill in Marion on August 22, 1953. She survives of Marion. James was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church. He was a member...
Berneice Cathelen Vancil
Apr 30, 2016
Berneice Cathelen Vancil, 91, of Herrin, passed away on Saturday, April 30, 2016 at 5:55 pm at Shawnee Christian Nursing Center. Berneice was born April 5, 1925 in Cambria the daughter of George and Eva (Walker) Atterberry. She married Virgil Vancil on January 26, 1946 in Herrin and together they shared over 43 years of marriage, until his death on...
Mike Crabtree
Apr 27, 2016
Freeman Spur- Michael Wayne Crabtree, age 59, of Freeman Spur, passed away peacefully at 10:26pm on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at his home in Freeman Spur, with his loving wife and daughter, who were his favorite girls, by his side. Mike was born in Herrin on May 18, 1956, the son of Luther and Florence (Brewer) Crabtree. He married Patty...
Barry Jones
Apr 26, 2016
Barry L. Jones, 76, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 10:53 pm at Herrin Hospital. Barry was born November 20, 1939 in Chicago the son of Margaret (Brisbois) Jones. He married Barbara Rich on December 29, 1965 in East St. Louis, Missouri and together they have been blessed with over 50 years of marriage. He proudly...
Sara Javaherian
Apr 25, 2016
Herrin-Sara Lucinda Javaherian, 72, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Sara was born on July 12, 1943 in Carbondale to William Douglas and Lucile Rae (Jenkins) O’Neil. She was a Christian and a member of Community of Faith. Sara gave to many charities and was an animal and plant lover. She will be missed by all...
Betty M. Summers
Apr 23, 2016
Energy- Betty M. “Miss Betty” Summers, 80, of Energy, passed away at 9:24 AM, Saturday, April 23, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Betty was born on August 18, 1935 in Herrin to Joe and Mabel Marie (Sellars) Helms. She married the love of her life, Lloyd Summers, next door to a meat packing house in Boskeydell. He survives of Energy. Betty...
Zelma Gilpin
Apr 21, 2016
Marion-Zelma Lorene Gilpin, 86, passed away at 2:59am on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Zelma was born in October 31, 1929 in Williamson County to Layman and Gladys (Kelton) Jones. She married Robert Gilpin on October 24, 1947 in Bartonville, IL. He survives of Marion. Zelma retired from the VA nursing home. She loved to hear...
Billy White
Apr 19, 2016
Herrin- Billy White, 76, of Herrin, passed away at 4:20 AM, Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at his daughter’s home in Carterville. Billy was born on October 28, 1939 in Williamson, WV to Lovice White. He courageously enlisted into the US Army during the Korean Conflict. Once honorably discharged, he returned home and began a long career as a machinist for...
Gerald J. Lepinske
Apr 19, 2016
Gerald J. Lepinske, 77, of Marion, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Gerald was born September 17, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Harry H. and Catherine Ann (Kraus) Lepinske. He married Norene S. Hensel on May 4, 1963 in Chicago and together they have shared almost 53 years of marriage. Past President...
Pamela B. Kerrigan
Apr 14, 2016
Herrin- Pamela B. Kerrigan, 59, of Herrin, passed away at 4:05 PM, Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her home. Pamela was born on February 14, 1957 in Chicago to Phillip and Peggy (Manning) Kerrigan. She married Dale Sampson in Williamson County in 1983. She formerly worked as a CNA, housekeeper and hairdresser She attended the Christian Life Church in Herrin...
Nancy Fasig
Apr 13, 2016
Marion-Nancy Ann Fasig, 81, passed away at 2:51pm on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on August 25, 1934 in Arcola, IL to Robert Hugh and Charlotte (Lyons) Woolford. She married Joe Allen Fasig on August 28, 1954 in Charleston. He survives of Marion. Nancy worked in the Regional Office of Education...
Gary D. Havener
Apr 11, 2016
Gary D. Havener, 57, of Crab Orchard, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 11:37 am at his home. Gary was born March 19, 1959 in Kankakee the son of Dale Havener and Marjorie (Richey) Williams. He married Marcella Black on September 27, 1980 in Marion and together they have shared over 35 years of marriage, she survives in...
Julia Boyt
Apr 10, 2016
Marion-Julia A. Boyt, 77, passed away at 4:35pm on Sunday, April 10, 2016 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Julia was born on December 22, 1938 in Marion to James and Lucille (Samples) Martin. She was a housekeeper for homes in Marion and loved her dog “Saddie” Survivors include her four sons; two daughters; several grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother,...
Lola Pearl Fulcher
Apr 7, 2016
Leavenworth, KS-Lola Pearl Fulcher, 81, formerly of Marion, passed away at 8:40am on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, MO. Lola was born on August 19, 1934 in Marion to Cecil and Della (Holly) Jordan. She married Rev. William Fulcher on July 19, 1952. He preceded her in death on July 24, 1992. Lola was...
Ann Jennings
Apr 6, 2016
Carolyn Annette “Ann” Jennings, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 4:04am on Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at Herrin Hospital. Carolyn was born in Marion on December 20, 1932, the daughter of Theodore and Jeanetta (Sutton) South. She married Everett Jackson Jennings on August 5, 1950 in Energy. They shared fifty years of marriage, until his passing on October 20,...
Bobbie Parrish
Apr 4, 2016
Marion-Bobbie Joe Parrish, 66, passed away at 10:05pm on Monday, April 4, 2016 at the VA Medical Center. Bobbie was born on August 14, 1949 in Goreville to Elvis and Mildred (Burklow) Parrish. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam and was a Union carpenter and foreman. Bobbie loved horse racing, fishing, boxing and playing cards. He will be...
Noah W. Douthitt
Mar 30, 2016
Carterville- Noah W. Douthitt, age 48, of Carterville, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at his home in Carterville. The family will hold private memorial services at a later date. Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin is assisting the family with final arrangements. For more information, or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com
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