Obituaries

Opal R. Stephenson

Opal R. Stephenson

Apr 28, 2015

Opal R. Stephenson, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at 4:05 am at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Opal was born April 13, 1925 in Williamson County the daughter of Segal and Ava (Beers) Lollar.    She married Charles M. Stephenson on August 19, 1944 in Marion and together they shared over 64 years of marriage until his death on...

Joshua Alan Green

Joshua Alan Green

Apr 28, 2015

Marion- Joshua Alan Green, 27, of Marion, died on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Marion. Joshua was born on April 2, 1988 in Carbondale to Jeffery Alan and Brenda K. (Morrison) Green. He enjoyed spending time outdoors bow hunting for deer or fishing for whatever was biting.  He was Baptist faith and will be dearly missed by those that knew...

Barbara Mathis

Barbara Mathis

Apr 26, 2015

Pinckneyville-Barbara J. Mathis, 72, passed away at 10am on Sunday, April 26, 2015 at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Barbara was born on January 8, 1943 in Goreville to Clyne and Martha (Loyl) McNeely.  She worked for Kroger for many years and was also a beautician.  Barbara was a member of Eastern Star.  She will be missed by all who knew...

Velma Lois Diamond-Lyell

Velma Lois Diamond-Lyell

Apr 24, 2015

Marion- Velma Lois Diamond-Lyell, age 88, of Marion, passed away at 3:55pm on Friday, April 24, 2015 at her home in Marion. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion with Rev. Don Colson officiating.  Burial will follow at Union Grove Cemetery. Visitation will be held from noon until 2:00pm...

Galen Henderson

Galen Henderson

Apr 23, 2015

Goreville-Galen Lee Henderson, 42, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Galen was born on February 2, 1972 in Elgin to Carl and Jean (Stewart) Henderson. He was a member of the Pentecostals of Southern Illinois.  Galen loved old cars, motorcycles and computers.  He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Survivors include: Parents-Carl and Jean Henderson...

Michael McNichols

Michael McNichols

Apr 22, 2015

Marion-Michael McNichols, 56, passed away at 3:27pm on Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. It was Michael's wishes to be cremated.  No services will be held.

Robert W. Mocaby

Robert W. Mocaby

Apr 21, 2015

Robert W. Mocaby, 79, of Pittsburg, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 at home surrounded by his family. Robert was born June 26, 1935 in Franklin County the son of Terelius and Allie (Rice) Mocaby.  He married Edna Hoppers and together they have shared over 43 years of marriage. He was a retired coal miner. Robert was a member...

Grace Oliver

Grace Oliver

Apr 21, 2015

Grace Oliver, 91 took the first flight of her lifetime, she went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2015 at 1:15 AM. Grace was born March 4, 1924 to George and Amy (Hall) Bradley in Corinth Township. She married William “ Shorty “ Oliver on Sept. 27, 1942 in St. Charles, MO. Together they enjoyed 66 wonderful years...

Jack Simmons

Jack Simmons

Apr 20, 2015

Jack Simmons passed away on Monday, April 20, 2015 at his home in Carbondale. Arrangements are incomplete at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home.  

Jack E. Simmons

Jack E. Simmons

Apr 20, 2015

Carbondale- Jack E. Simmons, age 91, of Carbondale, passed away at 11:15am on Monday, April 20, 2015, at his home in Carbondale. Jack was born in Marion on October 8, 1923, the son of Chester A. and Zella (Norman) Simmons. He married Margaret F. Fietsam in Marion on October 25, 1942. She preceded him in death on April 1, 2006....

Michael Aaron Reed

Michael Aaron Reed

Apr 20, 2015

Marion- Michael Aaron Reed, age 30, of Marion, passed away on Monday evening, April 20, 2015.  Michael was born in Memphis, Tennessee on September 19, 1984.  He married Jacqueline Hyatt in Robinson, IL on February 25, 2013. At the time of his passing, Michael was engaged to Jacqueline Kahmke.  Survivors include his mother- Nina (Reed) Moore of Marion Step-father- Patrick...

David M. Rady

David M. Rady

Apr 19, 2015

David M. Rady, 83, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at 2:33 pm at Heartland Regional Medical Center. David was born August 30, 1931 in Marion the son of Clarence and Grace (Zachery) Rady.  He married Emma Lou Shadowens on December 24, 1952 in Scottsboro and together they shared over 49 years of marriage until her  death...

Mary Kay Gibson

Mary Kay Gibson

Apr 18, 2015

Mary Katherine J. Gibson known to her friends as Mary Kay of Goreville formerly of Collinsville, passed away at 1:45 am on Saturday, April 18, 2015 in Heartland Regional Medical Center, Marion, with her husband by her side. She was born April 12, 1938, in Collinsville to Albert (Bud) and Ethyl (Riley) Seiner. She married Gerald (Jerry) W. Gibson on...

Helen Lynn Hays

Helen Lynn Hays

Apr 16, 2015

Herrin- Helen Lynn Hays, age 63, of Herrin, passed away at 3:00am on Thursday, April 16, 2015, at Herrin Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Helen was born in Herrin on February 7, 1951, the daughter of Bill J. and Geraldine (Berry) Hays. After graduating from Herrin High School in 1969, she studied journalism at Columbia University, where she served as editor of the...

Eric Welker

Eric Welker

Apr 15, 2015

Anna-Eric Welker, 45, passed away at 9:30pm on Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at his home. It was Eric's wishes to be cremated.  No services will be held.  Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.  

Aileen Trexler

Aileen Trexler

Apr 12, 2015

MARION-Aileen Martha Traxler, 78, passed away at 1:13pm on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Aileen was born September 17, 1936 in Wayne County, MI to Edward and Dorothy (Price) Walker. She married David Trexler on June 18, 1960 in Kankakee, Illinois; together they shared almost 49 years of marriage. He preceded her in death on June...

Yvonne Higginbotham

Yvonne Higginbotham

Apr 10, 2015

Marion – Yvonne Higginbotham, 81, passed away peacefully in her home Friday evening April 10, 2015 surrounded by two of her sons, Micheal Fletcher and Grady Higginbotham, and her friend and caregiver, Susan Tackitt. Yvonne was born to Muriel (Hearn) Fletcher and Delos Fletcher in Williamson County near Dillingham on November 17, 1933.  According to Delos, the doctor was late...

John T. "J.T." Worthen

John T. "J.T." Worthen

Apr 10, 2015

Carterville- John T. "J.T." Worthen, of Carterville, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 8:42am on Friday, April 10, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. John was born in Murphysboro on September 20, 1972, the son of John Thomas and Lana (Baker) Worthen.  He was a retired truck driver. Survivors include his son- Dylan Worthen of Herrin Son- Zach Worthen of Herrin Son-...

Katheryn Knight Hargan

Katheryn Knight Hargan

Apr 9, 2015

Katheryn Louise Knight Hargan, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her sons, Mark Curtis Hargan and Keith Knight Hargan, in Marion, Illinois, on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2015.  Katheryn was born in Rosiclare, IL November 10, 1920 the tenth of eleven children of E.A. Knight and Jennie Wood Knight.  Education was extremely important to her, leaving for school at an early...

Richard Haught

Richard Haught

Apr 8, 2015

Goreville-Richard L. Haught, 72, passed away at 9:35pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Richard was born on December 6, 1942 in Colp to Cleddis and Katherine (Fleck) Haught. He married Glenda in Athens, GA on September 2, 1966.  She survives of Goreville. Richard served in the US Army. He was a member of Local 73...

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