Obituaries
Samuel Eugene Baker
Jul 12, 2013
Creal Springs--Samuel Eugene Baker, 82, of Creal Springs, died on Friday, July 12, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. Sam passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born in Goreville on February 8, 1931 to James Samuel and Ruby (Short) Baker. Sam was a sheet rocker for 49 years. He was a U.S. Army Veteran...
Beulah Frey
Jul 12, 2013
Marion—Beulah R. Frey, 77, of Marion, passed away at 10:00 am on Friday, July 12, 2013 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Beulah was born on May 3, 1936 in Pittsburg to Loren Maynard and Maude Heath. Beulah worked at Marion Memorial Hospital for 35 years in the billing department. She will be missed and loved always by family...
Charles "Chuck" Tuggle
Jul 12, 2013
Mt. Vernon-Charles “Chuck” Tuggle, formerly of Goreville, 91, passed away at 7:30 am on July 12, 2013 at Mt. Vernon Health Care. Charles was born September 18, 1921 in Carmi to Lee Vincent and Tamsey (Buttry) Tuggle. He married Brenda Murphy on October 5, 1991. She survives of Dix. Together they shared 21 wonderful years of marriage. Mr. Tuggle was...
Vivian M. Rumsey
Jul 11, 2013
Herrin- Vivian M. Rumsey, age 94, of Herrin, went to be with the Lord at 2:22pm on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Vivian was born in West Frankfort on May 5, 1919, the daughter of Alsey and Ada (Williams) Jordan. She married Charles “Chick” Rumsey on April 16, 1938. He preceded her in death on June...
Jason Morton Weatherford
Jul 10, 2013
Jason Morton Weatherford, 35, passed away on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at his home. Jason was born November 17, 1977 in Marion the son of Ernest “Ernie” and Dorothy “Dotty” (McGinn) Weatherford. He enjoyed fishing, playing music and spending time with his friends. He attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Jason is survived by his; Mother – Dorothy “Dotty” Weatherford of...
Shelby J. Tippy
Jul 10, 2013
Shelby J. Tippy, 76, slipped peacefully into Jesus’ arms on Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 11:34 A.M. after a lengthy battle with cancer. Shelby was born December 20, 1936 in rural Kentucky the daughter of J.D. and Agnes (Dame) Shadowens. She married Clifford Tippy on June 14, 1955 in Carbondale and together they have shared over 58 years of marriage....
Lily Pearl Hill
Jul 10, 2013
Herrin- Lily Pearl Hill, 94, of Herrin, passed away at 3:50 AM, Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Herrin Hospital. Lily was born on March 17, 1919 in Commerce, MO to Frank and Leva (Wright) Hale. She married Murle Hill on August 23, 1947 in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2004. Lily worked as a cook...
Bobby D. Kirby
Jul 8, 2013
Marion-Bobby D. Kirby, 80, passed away at 12:59 pm on Monday, July 8, 2013 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Bobby was born October 27, 1932 in Goreville to Lester Noel and Stella Mae (Lewis) Kirby. He married the love of his life, Jeanette Cox, on June 22, 1963 in St. Charles, Illinois. She survives of Goreville. Bobby retired as an...
Wayne Griffin
Jul 3, 2013
Herrin- WAYNE GRIFFIN, age 83, of Herrin, passed away at 5:30am on Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at Helia Healthcare of Benton. Wayne was born in Anna on May 6, 1930, the son of Charles and Mary (Ice) Griffin. He had attended the Oasis Church in Marion and was the pianist in several gospel quartets over the years, among them the All...
William L. Harris
Jul 1, 2013
William L. Harris, 89, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2013 at 1:30 P.M. at his home in Marion. Mr. Harris was born August 30, 1923 in Marion the son of Oscar R. and Estelle (Murphy) Harris. He married Anna L. Simpson in Cape Girardeau on September 19, 1941 and together they have been blessed with over 71 years of...
David Bruce Nevious
Jul 1, 2013
Marion-David Bruce Nevious died quietly from liver cancer on July 1, 2013. He was born to Lamon Bruce Nevious and Denise Jane (Hutson) Nevious on January 7, 1963 in Kankakee, Illinois. As a young child he loved to spend the summers with his Grandfather Hutson. Later the family moved next door to his grandparents, which gave him more opportunity to...
Geraldine Dolores Schreiner
Jun 30, 2013
Herrin-Geraldine Dolores Schreiner, 82, passed away at 4:54 pm on Sunday, June 30, 2013 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Geraldine was born on November 3, 1930 in St. Louis, Missouri to Clarence and Geraldine (Wilker) Dawson. She married Raymond “Jug” Schreiner, he preceded her in death on June 5, 2006. Geraldine was a homemaker and had a strong...
Jack S. Crain
Jun 29, 2013
Jack S. Crain, 58, of Marion passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at his home in Marion. Jack was born March 18, 1955 in Marion the son of George William Terry Crain and Hilda Louise Herring. Survivors include; Daughter – Sue Ellen Daniels and husband Daniel of Benton Son – Rodney Crain of Benton Son – Billy Crain of...
Sue M. Feezor
Jun 29, 2013
Herrin- SUE M. FEEZOR, age 94, of Herrin, passed away at 11:34am on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at her home in Herrin. Sue was born in NorrisCity on June 25, 1919, the daughter of Hayward and Ruby (Edmonds) Smith. She married James L. Feezor in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on July 7, 1940. He preceded her in death on March 19,...
Edith E. Roberts
Jun 28, 2013
Creal Springs- Edith Elaine Roberts, 66, of Creal Springs, passed from this life to be forever with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at 6:40 PM, Saturday, June 28, 2013 at Parkway Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Edith was born on May 9, 1947 in Pleasant View, KY to Roy and Ellen (Bird) Mauney. She married Louie Allen Roberts on...
Mildred Eileen Singleton
Jun 27, 2013
Marion, Illinois-Mildred Eileen Singleton, 94, passed away at 1:53 pm on Thursday, June 27, 2013 at her home at the Lake of Eqypt. As per her wishes, Mildred will be cremated. Graveside memorial services will be held at Evergreen Cemetery in Kinmundy, Illinois on Saturday, July 6 at 11 am. Mildred was born in Atlas, Illinois to Clifford and Ima...
Charles Franklin McIntosh, Sr.
Jun 25, 2013
Charles Franklin McIntosh, Sr, 73, passed away at 2:35 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at his home. Charles was born on November 20, 1939 to Alvin Everett and Willie Catherine (Davis) McIntosh in Peoria, Illinois. He married Judith Whetstone on December 26, 1958 in Lincoln, Illinois, she survives. He loved fishing, boating, being outdoors, spending time with his family...
Walter Franklin "Frank" Price
Jun 25, 2013
Walter Franklin “Frank” Price, 56, of Johnston City passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at 1:30 A.M. at Benton Rehab. Frank was born August 13, 1956 in Marion the son of James Walter & Shirley Marie (Anis) Price. He married Rebekah Leah “Becci” Groves on March 12, 1983 in Herrin and together they have shared over 30 years of...
Michael Paul Forbes
Jun 24, 2013
Michael Paul Forbes of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Marion, IL, passed away on Monday, June 24, while in Dubai, United Arab Emirates en route to a long-awaited safari trip in Africa. He was 66 years old. Mr. Forbes was born in Marion on December 18, 1946, to Paul and Ella Mildred (Cox) Forbes. He graduated from Marion High School in 1964, where he was an active...
Deborah D. Aly
Jun 24, 2013
Deborah Aly went home to the Lord at 3:30 am on Saturday, June 22, 2013 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis. Deborah was born January 10, 1954 in McLeansboro to the late Pola and Ruth (Thomas) Smith. She had two children, Diane (Norton) Schmidt and Christopher Norton and four grandsons. Deborah was married to Maged Ali on December 13,...
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