Obituaries
Donna Wilson
Apr 7, 2015
Energy-Donna L. Wilson, 83, passed away at April 7, 2015 at her home. Donna was born to Rev. James Elmer and Jessie (Ellis) Grisham on November 21, 1931 in Raleigh, IL. She graduated from Harrisburg Township High School in 1949. She then moved to Springfield and worked in the Governor’s office. She moved to Marion in 1957 and was the...
Robert Avery
Apr 6, 2015
Marion- Robert Avery, 86, passed away April 6th 2015 at 9:55pm at his home. He was born September 9, 1928 to Joseph Avery and Cecil (Overstreet) in Marion. He married Ann Horn. She survives of Marion. Robert was a tool and dye maker, pipe fitter, carpenter and a mechanic. He was also a Master Mason of Lodge 89 AF and...
Marie Wiseman
Apr 6, 2015
Marion-Marie Wiseman, 93, passed away at 9:41 am on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Parkway Manor in Marion It was Marie's wishes to be cremated. No services will be held. Blue Funeral Home in Marion is assisting the family with arrangements.
Pauline Deere
Apr 5, 2015
Cambria-Pauline Deere, 86, passed away at 1:45pm on Sunday, April 5, 2015 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at 2pm at Blue Funeral Home in Goreville with Dr. Ron Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Busby Cemetery. Visitation will also be on Wednesday from 1pm until the time of service at the funeral home.
McKay Youngman
Apr 4, 2015
Goreville—McKay Youngman, 77, of Goreville, passed away at 6:41pm on Friday, April 3, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. McKay was born on January 22, 1938 in Mt. Carmel, IL to Alma Rice and Harmon Youngman. McKay spent 4 years in the Navy then 9 years at Western Electric. He then spent 27 years at GTE followed by 3 years...
Eva Felts-Powell
Apr 2, 2015
Marion-Eva Felts-Powell, 97, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2015 at Marion Rehab and Nursing. Eva was born on December 13, 1917 in New Burnside to James and Gertrude (Davis) Upchurch. She married George Felts in New Burnside in 1936. He preceded her in death in 1970. Eva was a lifelong member of the Assembly of God Church in Creal...
Delbert Black
Apr 1, 2015
Goreville-Delbert Wayne Black, 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 at his home. Delbert was born on September 13, 1928 in Johnson County to Aaron and Johnnie (Thomas) Black. He met Helen Robertson in August 1994 and they later married. She survives of Goreville. Delbert loved to ride horses. He knew every pig path and road through the Shawnee...
Violet Collins
Mar 29, 2015
Violet Almedia Rebecca Collins, 96, of Marion, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at 2:53 pm at Marion Rehab. Almedia, as most of her acquaintances knew her, was born December 14, 1918 in Sandoval, Illinois the daughter of Dan and Mary (Greenlee) Mayberry. She was adopted and raised by her Uncle and Aunt Edward F. and Sarah Rebecca (Atchison) Mayberry....
Mrs. Denise M. White
Mar 29, 2015
Herrin- Denise Marie White, 62, of Herrin, formerly of Chicago, passed away at 7:13 AM, Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Denise was born on August 16, 1952 in Chicago to Thomas Michael and Loretta Marie (Schorn) Speilman. She married Billy White on April 1, 2011 in Marion. He survives of Herrin. Denise was a homemaker and cared for...
Harry "O" Olson
Mar 29, 2015
Johnston City-Harry “O” Olson, 72, passed away at 11:54am on Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. Harry “O” was born on August 9, 1942 in Chicago to Harry Eric Milton and Eolis Olson. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Harry “O” owned and operated The Little Paper. He was a popular columnist, an avid golfer,...
Doris Lee (Payne) Hill
Mar 27, 2015
Herrin- Doris Lee (Payne) Hill, age 79, of Herrin, passed away at 12:12am on Friday, March 27, 2015 at Carbondale Memorial Hospital. Doris was born in Williamson County on December 5, 1935, the daughter of Dan and Daisy (Tripplet) Payne. Before her retirement, she had worked at Norge on the washer line and as a nurse’s aide at Herrin Hospital. ...
Ralph R. Rose
Mar 26, 2015
Herrin- Ralph R. Rose, age 62, of Herrin, passed away at 7:43pm on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at Herrin Hospital. Ralph was born in Spokane, Washington on November 11, 1952, the son of Henry “Hank” and Joyce (Hoose) Rose. He married Anna Patterson in Spokane, Washington on November 16, 1974. She survives in Christopher. Ralph was a retired self-employed mechanic....
Juanita Mae (Ozment) Smith
Mar 25, 2015
Juanita Mae Smith, 89, passed away at 6:18 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 in Plymouth, MI with family by her side. Juanita was born in Williamson County to Rue and Lillian (Handkins) Ozment on March 18, 1926. On February 1, 1946 she married Loy Ray Smith at Crab Orchard Methodist Church. They were married for 67 years before Loy...
June Craig
Mar 24, 2015
Marion-Velma June Craig, 87, passed away at 6:15 PM Tuesday, March 24, 2015 at her home in Marion. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend James Moore and Reverend Greg Gibbs officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2015 at the funeral...
Mrs. Mildred (Marie) Hancock
Mar 24, 2015
Goreville- Mildred (Marie) Hancock, 78, Kankakee, passed away peacefully, Tuesday afternoon (March 24th), at Riverside Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family when she left to be with the Lord. The funeral service will be held at 9:00 AM Saturday, March 28, 2015 at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Buncombe. Burial...
Robert L. "Bob" Dawson
Mar 22, 2015
Benton- Robert L. “Bob” Dawson, 68, of Benton, formerly of Herrin, passed away at 6:07 PM, Sunday, March 22, 2015 at the Marion VA Medical Center. Bob was born on September 29, 1946 in West Frankfort, IL to Ezra and Connie (Chmielewski) Dawson. He married Vicki Treece on August 21, 1971 in Herrin. She survives in Benton. Bob was a...
Kathleen "Jackie" Croft
Mar 20, 2015
Marion-Kathleen “Jackie” Croft, 89, passed away at 10:25am on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Parkway Manor. Jackie was born on January 21, 1926 in Marion to Samuel and Vera (Echols) Fuller. She married Harold Croft on March 19, 1945 in Mayfield, KY. He preceded her in death on October 14, 2014. Jackie was a member of Aldersgate Church. She was...
Francis "Frank" Hartman
Mar 20, 2015
Carbondale-Francis “Frank” Hartman, 82, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2015 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Frank was born on March 16, 1933 in Benton to Frank Hartman. He married Juanita Reed in 1978 in Marion. She survives of Carbondale. Frank was a Chief Petty Officer and a court reporter in the US Navy. He worked at SIU for 35...
Billy "B.J." Simmons
Mar 20, 2015
Marion-Billy Junior “B.J.” Simmons, 81, quietly departed this life at approximately 8am on Friday, March 20, 2015 at his home. B.J. was born on Flag Day, June 14, 1933 in Johnston City to William E. and Opal (Poteete) Simmons. He married Sharon Dettmer in 1959 and together they shared 56 years of marriage. B.J. proudly enlisted and served his country...
Virginia Louise Grounds
Mar 17, 2015
Ferges-Virginia Louise Grounds, age 90, of Ferges, passed away at 2:05am on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Westside Rehabilitation and Care Center in West Frankfort. Virginia Louise was born in West Frankfort on August 28, 1924, the daughter of Herman and Kittie Etta (Day) Scoby. She married the love of her life, Abraham W. "A.W." Grounds in Ferges on...
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