Obituaries

Venetia Dempsey

Venetia Dempsey

Oct 20, 2010

Venetia F. Dempsey Hardin, KY- Venetia F. Dempsey, 83 of Hardin, KY, formerly of Marion, IL passed away at 4:46 PM, Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at Murray-Calloway County Hospital in Murray, KY. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 Am, Monday, October 25, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Richard Edmonds officiating. Burial will be at...

Arthur "Art" Cooper

Arthur "Art" Cooper

Oct 19, 2010

Arthur F. Cooper, 95, passed away at 5:37 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, in Heartland Regional Medical Center. Services will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion, with Rev. Tim Ozment officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral Thursday at the...

Martha Ann Levi

Martha Ann Levi

Oct 16, 2010

Marion- MARTHA ANN LEVI, age 89, of Marion, passed away at 12:23 PM, Friday, October 15, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Martha was born in Smithland, Kentucky on December 27, 1920, the daughter of Lorenzo and Emma (Stone) Potts. Martha worked several years at Foxs Laundry in Marion, but retired in 1985 as desk clerk of the Marion Courts Motel. Martha...

G.W. Watson

G.W. Watson

Oct 14, 2010

Herrin-G.W. WATSON, age 78, of Herrin, passed away at 2:00am on Thursday October 14, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. G.W. was born in Wheatcroft, KY on September 6, 1932, the son of Arch Buckner and Sarah Catherine (Gray) Watson. He married Gloria Jane Janie Phillips in Kingsville, TX on June 18, 1954 and together they shared fifty-two years of marriage until...

Frank O'Very

Frank O'Very

Oct 13, 2010

Frank Ernest O’Very Marion - Frank Ernest O’Very, 73, of Marion went to be with the Lord at 10:17 AM on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 19, 2010 at 11:00 AM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, IL, with the Reverend’s Mike Hood, Steve Malroy & Keith Owens officiating. Visitation...

William  Kibler

William Kibler

Oct 12, 2010

William L. “Bill” Kibler MARION-William L. “Bill” Kibler, 80, of Marion passed away at 7:15 PM, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 1:30 PM at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson and his son Keith Kibler officiating. Visitation will be held from 11:00 AM...

Dilla Tate

Dilla Tate

Oct 11, 2010

Dilla Beth Tate Chesterfield, MO–Dilla Beth Tate, 88, formerly of Marion, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2010 at Delmar Gardens in Chesterfield surrounded by her family. Services will be held at Blue Funeral Home in Marion on Wednesday October 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, October...

Dik Null

Dik Null

Oct 10, 2010

Dik Null MARION- Dik Null, 67, of Marion passed away at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 10, 2010. After a long struggle with diabetes and kidney failure, Dik has gone home to be with his Lord whom he served so faithfully. Dik passed comfortably and peacefully at home surrounded by his wife, three daughters, nieces and nephew. Funeral services will be...

Abby M. Hatfield

Abby M. Hatfield

Oct 10, 2010

Creal Springs- Abby M. Ab Hatfield, 47, of Creal Springs, formerly of New Liberty, IA, passed away at 9:15 PM, Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Abby was born on December 4, 1962 in Davenport, IA to Ellis Ivan & Della (Deverwaere) Ahrens. She married Doyal Hatfield on October 19, 1991 in Peoria. He survives of Creal Springs. She...

Patricia Gay Turner

Patricia Gay Turner

Oct 9, 2010

Marion- Patricia Gay Turner, 57, of Marion, formerly of Madison, IN, passed away at 8:15 PM, Friday, October 8, 2010 at her home. Patricia was born on March 30, 1953 in Madison, IN to Jack & Delcie (Richmond) Hereford. She married Nick Turner on December 1, 1999 in Madison, IN. He survives of Marion. Patricia owned and operated the Hereford...

Jimmie D. Holmes

Jimmie D. Holmes

Oct 8, 2010

Jimmie D. Holmes CREAL SPRINGS-Jimmie D. Holmes, 46, of Creal Springs passed away at 6:27 AM, Friday, October 8, 2010. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend Matt Troxel and Reverend Gary Holmes officiating. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 PM, Monday, October 11, 2010 at...

Tammy S Fleming

Tammy S Fleming

Oct 6, 2010

Tammy S. Fleming MARION- Tammy S. Fleming of Marion, passed away at 10:50 AM, Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at her residence. Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Deacon Steven Elkins officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, October 8, 2010 at the funeral home. Burial will...

Robyn L. Cloud

Robyn L. Cloud

Oct 5, 2010

Herrin- ROBYN L. CLOUD, age 44, of Herrin, passed away at 5:03pm on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Herrin Hospital. Robyn was born in Carbondale on April 25, 1966, the daughter of Marieta (Van Zandt) Launius and Charles Edward Swalls. She was a school teacher, specializing in special education. Survivors include two daughters- Julie Ann Cloud of Herrin, IL Lindsey...

Rhonda Sue Asbury

Rhonda Sue Asbury

Oct 4, 2010

Rhonda Sue Asbury HARRISBURG– Rhonda Sue Asbury, 38, of Harrisburg passed away at 2:00 AM on October 4, 2010 at her residence. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM, Thursday, October 7, 2010 at Maplewood Cemetery in Marion with Reverend Don Colson officiating. Everyone is asked to meet at the cemetery. Memorials may be made to family; envelopes are...

Barry Frey

Barry Frey

Oct 3, 2010

Barry D. Frey Marion-Barry D. Frey, 66, of Marion passed away at 6:30 AM, Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Heartland Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, October 6, 2010 at 1 PM at Meneese Cemetery south of Marion with Reverend Mike Hood officiating. Friends and family are asked to go directly to the cemetery. Blue Funeral Homes...

Fredia Campbell

Fredia Campbell

Oct 1, 2010

Marion Fredia E. Campbell, 85, passed away on Thursday, September 30, 2010 at 9:42 A.M. at Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. Fredia was born April 12, 1925 in Johnson County the daughter of William Carson and Martha Pearl (Graves) Murphy. She married James E. Campbell on June 22, 1946 in Marion and together they shared nearly 55 years of marriage, until...

Estes E. Haseker

Estes E. Haseker

Sep 28, 2010

Pittsburg Estes E. Haseker, 91, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:15 P.M. at the Rehab and Care Center of Jackson County. Estes was born August 6, 1919 in Williamson County the son of George & Alzada (Hartwell) Haseker. He married Mildred Phillips on November 25, 1955 in Corinth, Mississippi and together they have been blessed with over...

Sylvia Dascotte

Sylvia Dascotte

Sep 28, 2010

Sylvia Dascotte Marion-Sylvia Dascotte, 94, of Marion passed away at 7:32 AM, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Shawnee Christian Nursing Home in Herrin. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 2, 2010 at Blue Funeral Home in Marion, with Brother Paul Langan officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Saturday...

Dave McBride

Dave McBride

Sep 28, 2010

Dave McBride Carbondale-Dave McBride, 57 of Carbondale passed away at 7:25 AM, Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at his home. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 PM, Friday, October 1, 2010 at the Blue Funeral Home in Marion with Reverend John Kennedy officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday at Blue Funeral Home. Burial will be...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Morse

Jacqueline "Jackie" Morse

Sep 27, 2010

Herrin Jacqueline Jackie Morse, 56, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 3:15 P.M. at Herrin Hospital. Jackie was born January 3, 1954 in Carbondale the daughter of Donald & Lullia (Casey) Fisher. She married Jerry Morse on November 7, 1975 in Marion and together they have shared over 34 years of marriage. She worked at Maytag for 32...

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