Obituaries

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...

Feb 5, 2024

Donald Martin Huse, age 55, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Donald was born March 12, 1968 in Chicago Heights, Illinois, a son of Thomas Huse and Sandra Sue (Personius) Graves. Donald proudly served with the US Navy for 18 years.

He is survived by one son, Shawn Huse of AK; two...

Feb 5, 2024

Eugene L. Alumbaugh, age 91, of Herrin, Illinois,  passed away Monday, February 5, 2024 at his residence.

Eugene was born February 20, 1932 in Edgerton, Wisconsin, a son of Chester and Grace (Herendeen) Alumbaugh.  Eugene was a graduate of Cumberland High School in Greenup, IL.  He joined the US Navy during the Korean War, training as Electronic Tech.  He was assigned...

Feb 3, 2024

Sally E. Jones, age 85, of Carrier Mills, Illinois, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2024 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1938 in Fort Sam Houston, Texas, a daughter of William and Celina (Bacon) Fischer. Sally was a military brat, and her family moved often as she grew up. She had worked as a...

Feb 2, 2024

Georgia (Bowden) Lockwood, 75 years old, passed away peacefully at Carbondale Memorial Hospital on February 2, 2024, with her husband and friends by her side. Georgia was born on October 29, 1948, in St. Louis, Missouri to Cleata Sue Bowden and George Orville Bowden.

Georgia was a 1966 graduate of Herrin High School. At a young age...

Feb 1, 2024

Daryl Lyn Melvin, 65, of Marion died on Thursday February 1st 2024.

Daryl was born September 26, 1958 in Marion IL to Don and Reva Melvin.

He graduated from Marion high school 1976, he was a graduate of John A. Logan and SIUC. He was a Coal Miner at Old Ben Coal Co #25 for 15 years, and an auxiliary deputy with...

Jan 31, 2024

Tammie Sue Winkler, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024 at 11:50am in Barnes Jewish Hospital. Tammie was born November 7th, 1960 to Robert "Bob" Winkler and Shirley Mae (Boyt-Pike). She is survived by two children; Lauren Kae (Dallas) Rumsey and Clayton Austin Lacy. Three grandsons; Kaede Reynolds, Reid Rumsey, & Ridge Rumsey. And several nieces & nephews....

Jan 30, 2024

Joyce Rosine Anthony, age 93, formerly of Thompsonville, Illinois passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at Mt. Vernon Nursing and Rehab in Mt. Vernon, Indiana.

Joyce was born December 22, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL, a daughter of Estel and Lola (Melvin) Bradley. She married the love of her life, Roscoe E. Anthony on December 21, 1947 in Benton, IL. He...

Jan 28, 2024

Jacqueline Sue "Jackie" Durham, age 59, of Jonesboro, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 at her home.

Jackie was born April 02, 1964 in Carbondale, Illinois, a daughter of Bill and Sherry (Parrish) Durham. Jackie grew up in Goreville, Illinois and suffered an accident at a young age, leaving her disabled for the rest of her life. She lived at...

Jan 24, 2024

Joyce Ann Rentfro, age 72, of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at her home in Marion, Illinois.

Joyce was born October 04, 1951 in DeRitter, Louisiana, a daughter of Herman R. and Emma S. (Monger) Sears.  Joyce grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School, class of 1969.  She married Dale A. Rentfro on September 02, 1973...

Jan 22, 2024

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Camden. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 22, 2024

Mary Kay (Hartwell) Camden, 86 years old passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side on January 22, 2024.  She was born at home in Marion, Illinois on August 13, 1937, the daughter of William “Mac” and Cynthia ”Vada” Hartwell.

Mary was a graduate of Johnston City High School.  She began her working...

Jan 21, 2024

Terra Lynn Farris, age 61, of Goreville, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Deaconess Gateway Hospital in Newburgh, Indiana, with her loving family by her side.

Terra was born April 19, 1962, a daughter of Frances (Vinson) Miller. She married the love of her life, Gary Lynn Farris on June 25, 1992 in Paducah, Kentucky. Terra touched many lives...

Jan 20, 2024

Sally Holland, age 73, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024 at her daughter's home in Freeman Spur, Illinois.

Sally was born November 20, 1950 in Doniphan, Missouri, a daughter of Ernest and Bertha (Aaron) Richardson. She married the love of her life, Paul Holland on March 15, 1969 in Johnston City.

She is survived by her husband- Paul...

Jan 18, 2024

Kendra Lisa Zappa, age 60, of Benton, Illinois, passed away Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Kendra was born August 16, 1963 in Illinois, a daughter of Donald Dodd and Melba Owens.

She is survived by two children, Kristi (Torey) Phelps of West Frankfort, IL and Cody R. Zappa of Energy, IL; four grandchildren, Erin...