Obituaries

Oct 6, 2023

 

Carl Ray Pritchett, age 90, of rural Marion, Illinois, bravely ended his journey here on earth at 5:00 AM, Friday, October 6, 2023, in his home with his family by his side. Carl was born February 16, 1933 in Marion, Illinois, the 6th child of William Claude Pritchett and Libby Helen (King) Pritchett. Carl attended Meneese School in Goreville. He...

Oct 2, 2023

Michael Todd Ford, Age 55 of Evansville, IN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023, in Illinois.  He proudly and honorably served in the United States Army.  He enjoyed working as a blackjack and craps dealer in Las Vegas and loved to give any tips for winning. Todd enjoyed scenic drives in the countryside, motorcycles, and catching up with family....

Oct 2, 2023

Carmen Marie Prakel, age 58, of Herrin, Illinois, passed away Monday, October 2, 2023 at Herrin Hospital in Herrin, Illinois.

Carmen was born August 16, 1965 in Chicago, Illinois.

She is survived by three sons, Earl Byrley, Zach Alexander, and David Alexander; sister, Sharon (Fred) Buckingham; brother-in-law, Keith Stroud, and several Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Great Nieces and Great Nephews. She is...

Oct 1, 2023

Rose Mary Whitt, age 79, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Parkway Manor in Marion, Illinois.

Rose was born July 01, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, a daughter of Fred and Lillian (Branson) Hosna. She married the love of her life, Jerry Whitt on December 10, 1990 in Keokuc, IO. Rose retired from the Marion VA Hospital...

Sep 28, 2023

 

William Floyde Martin, age 94, formerly of Marion, Illinois,  passed away Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Good Samaritan Northwood Society Retirement Community in Jasper, Indiana.

William was born March 27, 1929 in Equality, Illinois, a son of John and Millie (Pyles) Martin. He married the love of his life, Mary Ann Riddle on July 30, 1948 in Corinth, Illinois....

Sep 25, 2023

Lelynna Marie Soldner Langdoc, age 74, of Clermont, FL, peacefully passed away on September 25, 2023, in Clermont, FL. She was born on July 27, 1949, to Leland and Wanda Horsley Soldner. After being raised in Marion, IL she attended Deaconess School of Nursing in St. Louis, MO.  It was while attending nursing school that she met and fell...

Sep 19, 2023

Connie Dodson of Marion, Illinois passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at her home in Marion, Illinois surrounded by her family and closest friends.



Connie was born in Eldorado, Illinois, daughter of Robert Ottis and Doris Grace (Richardson) Gossett. Connie grew up in Anna, Illinois and graduated from Anna Jonesboro High School in 1962. She attended SIU Carbondale and earned...

Sep 14, 2023

Betty Ann Davis, went to her heavenly home on September 14, 2023. She was born October 03 in Herrin, Illinois, a daughter of Harry and Gloria R. (Owen) Craig. She married the love of her life, John T. Davis on July 05, 1961 in Crab Orchard.



In 1969 she received her Licensed Practical nurse certificate. She worked as a...

Sep 14, 2023

Carolyn Sue Peppers, age 76, of Thompsonville, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana.

Carolyn was born July 12, 1947 in Marion, Illinois, a daughter of Virgil and Sylvia M. (Saddler) Dalton. Carol had worked as a certified nurse's assistant at local nursing homes. She will be dearly missed.

She is survived by two children, Darrell...

Sep 14, 2023

Charles Keith McKinnies, age 67, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Keith was born March 17, 1956 in Marion, Illinois, a son of Carl S. and Violet M. (Warren) McKinnies. Keith had been employed at Centerstone Community Day Services Program for 30 years and was a resident at Centerstone Taft...

Sep 11, 2023

Reva Maxine Melvin, 99, of Marion died at 7:25 am on Monday September 11, 2023 at Parkway Nursing Home in Marion.

Reva was born January 27, 1924 in Kirksville, Mo. to William Lloyd and Leona Britt.

She graduated from Kirksville High School in Kirksville, Mo. and attended college at St. Louis City Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Mo.

She...

Sep 11, 2023

Lois Imogene Edwards departed from this earthly life into the arms of God on September 11, 2023, surrounded by her daughters and family in her home.  Lois, known as “Imogene” by family and friends, was born in Saline County, Illinois, on November 13, 1933.  She was 89 years, 9 months, and 29 days old.  She was the youngest of...

Sep 10, 2023

Sandra Jean Walker- Cavitt, 83 peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 10, 2023, in Evansville, Indiana.  Born on November 13, 1939, in Marion, Illinois, Sandra was the beloved daughter of Oral and Norine Browning.  She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister Alma Lee Browning and her brother John Browning.

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Sep 10, 2023

Helen Geniene (Anastasia) Hanson, 61 years old of Anna, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Geniene was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee on July 17, 1962, the daughter of Gene and Peggy Mull.

Geniene married Stanley Hanson on April 23, 2004.  Together they shared 19 years of marriage.  She worked in hospitality services...

Sep 9, 2023

Joyce Louise Jack, age 65, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Barnes- Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Joyce was born February 07, 1958 in Clinton, Massachusetts, a daughter of Donald LaFountaine and Margaret Ann (Hurley) Fergus.

She is survived by one son, Cory Jack; her father, Donald Joseph LaFountaine; four siblings, Gail (Bruce Haley) White, Dawn...

Sep 8, 2023

Freeman Wayne “Sonny” Barger, 76, of Marion, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023, at the Veterans Affairs Community Living Center in Marion.

Sonny was born June 8, 1947, in Harrisburg to Freeman and Verda Barger.  After the passing of his parents, he and his six siblings were raised by Wayne and Eula Barger.  He married Phyllis McMichael...

Sep 8, 2023

Elmer Eugene Atkins Jr., age 59, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at his home in Marion, Illinois.

Elmer was born November 01, 1963 in Herrin, Illinois, a son of Elmer and Edna L. (Leeper) Atkins. He married Tina D. Murphy and she passed away March 14, 2007. He remarried Catherine L. Heath on October 16, 2022 in...

Sep 2, 2023

Charles Edward Daum, age 74, of Marion, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 2, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Charles was born March 25, 1949 in DuQuoin, Illinois, a son of Edward and Arvilla (Sharp) Daum. Charles grew up in Marion and was a Marion High School graduate in 1967. He attended SIU with an Associates...

Sep 1, 2023

Pamela Donelson, age 63, of Creal Springs, Illinois, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023 at Heartland Regional Medical Center in Marion, Illinois.

Pamela was born July 25, 1960 in Benton, Illinois, a daughter of Cliff and Beverly (Lindsey) Carmon. Pam grew up in Benton and attended Rend Lake College and John A. Logan College training to be an LPN. She married...

Aug 30, 2023

David Allen Cobb, age 91, of Marion, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Helia Healthcare of Energy.

Allen was born January 29, 1932 in St. Louis, Missouri, a son of Theodore and Jewell (Morse) Cobb. Allen's family moved to Marion, IL when he was 6 years old. He grew up in Marion and graduated Marion High School in 1950....